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homer15 · 05-03-2002, 12:52 PM

how do the forum moderators come about?

**HAL9000** · 05-03-2002, 01:05 PM

When an opening come up, the moderators put it up for nominations within the admin forum and then we vote on the possible candidates.

homer15 · 05-03-2002, 01:08 PM

ahhh, i see... so any joe schmoe pc mech member can become a moderator. you're not actually born or bred to be one.

**HAL9000** · 05-03-2002, 01:10 PM

Yea, pretty much, it also depends on contribution, attitude, etc as well.

homer15 · 05-03-2002, 01:11 PM

my negative attitude would pretty much take me out of the running, then.

**mairving** · 05-03-2002, 01:53 PM

Also the key word is moderate. A moderator helps keep the peace when they are not deleting spam.

Paul Victorey · 05-03-2002, 02:34 PM

Now guys, I'm not supposed to tell them about the secret cyborg augmentation programs, or the moderator breeding pens, right?

Blakhart · 05-03-2002, 02:53 PM

Yikes!

**mairving** · 05-03-2002, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Victorey
Now guys, I'm not supposed to tell them about the secret cyborg augmentation programs, or the moderator breeding pens, right?

Hmm, I think the good Dokter may have cloned a few of himself. So Archie, Xayd, Paul, etc are all clones. Hal9000, on the other hand, is an example of cloning gone bad. Not quite sure what got slipped into the mix while he was brewing. Maybe kathaksung has a theory.

**HAL9000** · 05-03-2002, 03:49 PM

I knew a cheap shot had to come from somewhere and was disappointed when you didn't do it on your first post. You must be slowing down in your old age... just not moderator material

**mairving** · 05-03-2002, 04:12 PM

It wasn't a cheap shot. A lot of thought went into that post. Oh, maybe about 5min worth. Yeah I am slowing down. Unfortunately I am not like a bottle of wine. I am more like a hunk of cheese. Gets moldier and stinkier all the time.

Paul Victorey · 05-03-2002, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mairving
Hmm, I think the good Dokter may have cloned a few of himself. So Archie, Xayd, Paul, etc are all clones. Hal9000, on the other hand, is an example of cloning gone bad. Not quite sure what got slipped into the mix while he was brewing. Maybe kathaksung has a theory.

We officially deny anything kathaksung may say. We did not use a secret mind-control ray to make his dog wet the rug. We did not use our electromagnetic cloud-control device to make it rain on his picnic. We do not plan to replace him with a clone with identical memories. Do not believe him.

Toaster · 05-03-2002, 08:22 PM

Hello folks,
Speak for your selves...I was grown...er..I mean drafted.

cobra · 05-03-2002, 09:17 PM

LOL
Resistance is futile.....
No wonder I can't remember anything before pcmech... ?

SARGE · 05-03-2002, 09:24 PM

The moderators' creed:

"All your posts are belong to us"

Kubie · 05-03-2002, 09:27 PM

homer15,

In answer to your question,

A LOT OF PATIENCE!!!

Carl

M. A. Dockter · 05-03-2002, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carlgif
homer15,

In answer to your question,

A LOT OF PATIENCE!!!

Carl

The exact opposite of how Forum Admins are Created.

*hovers over big red button*

troysvihl · 05-04-2002, 10:36 AM

Moderators aren't grown. They're mined!

"Quarry contains no preservatives, no additives, no artificial flavoring. And it's made without the use of pesticides or inorganic fertilizer. Because Quarry isn't grown; it's mined. It's the only cereal that's pure 100% rocks and pebbles, for a hearty old-fashioned flavor the whole family will enjoy."

**mairving** · 05-04-2002, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by troysvihl
Moderators aren't grown. They're mined!

"Quarry contains no preservatives, no additives, no artificial flavoring. And it's made without the use of pesticides or inorganic fertilizer. Because Quarry isn't grown; it's mined. It's the only cereal that's pure 100% rocks and pebbles, for a hearty old-fashioned flavor the whole family will enjoy."

I dig where you're coming from, dude.

ssahl · 05-04-2002, 01:33 PM

When you say 'contribution' does that mean looking at the # of posts, or do you dig a little deeper and see if ones posts actually helped someone(s) out?

cobra · 05-04-2002, 02:29 PM

ssahl:
both, among other things....

Sauron · 05-04-2002, 03:37 PM

You get this really KOOL FREE T-SHIRT ALSO!!! (worth in the store about $20!!) And do you get a hat? I forgot. Clones..I hope not...the guy who made them (if he did) put different amounts of knowledge, and intelligence...I wonder if one can rank the mods...

Xayd · 05-04-2002, 06:25 PM

Heh, yeah. Patience is a virtue of very few of the current admin staff of PCMech, well maybe except for me but that's just cause I'm bored and downright lazy.

Paul Victorey · 05-04-2002, 07:00 PM

Hey, I'm bored and lazy. I'm so lazy I'm not even going to finish thi

***glc*** · 05-05-2002, 06:55 PM

Free T-shirt? Where's mine?

Rank? I resemble that remark!

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05-03-2002, 01:08 PM	#3
homer15 Resident Slacker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Suisun City, California (i know, where the hell is that?!?!?) Posts: 2,620	ahhh, i see... so any joe schmoe pc mech member can become a moderator. you're not actually born or bred to be one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 01:10 PM	#4
HAL9000 Red-eyed Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 17,575	Yea, pretty much, it also depends on contribution, attitude, etc as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 01:11 PM	#5
homer15 Resident Slacker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Suisun City, California (i know, where the hell is that?!?!?) Posts: 2,620	my negative attitude would pretty much take me out of the running, then. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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05-03-2002, 01:53 PM	#6
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05-03-2002, 02:34 PM	#7
Paul Victorey Member (12 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: MN or WI Posts: 3,017	Now guys, I'm not supposed to tell them about the secret cyborg augmentation programs, or the moderator breeding pens, right? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 02:53 PM	#8
Blakhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: in harms way Posts: 2,768	Yikes! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 03:49 PM	#10
HAL9000 Red-eyed Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 17,575	I knew a cheap shot had to come from somewhere and was disappointed when you didn't do it on your first post. You must be slowing down in your old age... just not moderator material Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 04:12 PM	#11
mairving Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,538	It wasn't a cheap shot. A lot of thought went into that post. Oh, maybe about 5min worth. Yeah I am slowing down. Unfortunately I am not like a bottle of wine. I am more like a hunk of cheese. Gets moldier and stinkier all the time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 08:22 PM	#13
Toaster Member (13 bit) Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Now in Phoenix, AZ. Where next? Only 8 states left to see. Posts: 4,661	Hello folks, Speak for your selves...I was grown...er..I mean drafted. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 09:17 PM	#14
cobra Don't tread on me Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Florida Posts: 2,121	LOL Resistance is futile..... No wonder I can't remember anything before pcmech... ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-03-2002, 09:24 PM	#15
SARGE The Preacher Man Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,828	The moderators' creed: "All your posts are belong to us" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out."

05-03-2002, 09:27 PM	#16
Kubie Retired Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Modesto,Calif Posts: 4,048	homer15, In answer to your question, A LOT OF PATIENCE!!! Carl Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-04-2002, 10:36 AM	#18
troysvihl Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 1,606	Moderators aren't grown. They're mined! "Quarry contains no preservatives, no additives, no artificial flavoring. And it's made without the use of pesticides or inorganic fertilizer. Because Quarry isn't grown; it's mined. It's the only cereal that's pure 100% rocks and pebbles, for a hearty old-fashioned flavor the whole family will enjoy." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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05-04-2002, 01:33 PM	#20
ssahl just a tech Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: central valley CA Posts: 1,409	When you say 'contribution' does that mean looking at the # of posts, or do you dig a little deeper and see if ones posts actually helped someone(s) out? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-04-2002, 02:29 PM	#21
cobra Don't tread on me Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Florida Posts: 2,121	ssahl: both, among other things.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-04-2002, 03:37 PM	#22
Sauron Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: West Virginia, USA Posts: 695	You get this really KOOL FREE T-SHIRT ALSO!!! (worth in the store about $20!!) And do you get a hat? I forgot. Clones..I hope not...the guy who made them (if he did) put different amounts of knowledge, and intelligence...I wonder if one can rank the mods... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-04-2002, 06:25 PM	#23
Xayd Member (13 bit) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: nowhere.com Posts: 4,819	Heh, yeah. Patience is a virtue of very few of the current admin staff of PCMech, well maybe except for me but that's just cause I'm bored and downright lazy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-04-2002, 07:00 PM	#24
Paul Victorey Member (12 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: MN or WI Posts: 3,017	Hey, I'm bored and lazy. I'm so lazy I'm not even going to finish thi Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-05-2002, 06:55 PM	#25
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,741	Free T-shirt? Where's mine? Rank? I resemble that remark! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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