10
How to Become a Moderator on PMC
mommaCarole
the_soup
Note: There is no application process. New moderators are chosen based on need and moderator recommendation.
First, I will explain what NOT to do:
How NOT to become a moderator on PMC:
1. Spamming the forums/chat asking how to become a moderator on PMC will NOT get you to be a moderator.
2. Getting a high level with experience points will NOT get you to be a moderator.
3. Complaining that you are qualified and should have become a moderator already will NOT get you to be a moderator.
4. Sending PMs to the other moderators begging for moderator status will NOT get you to be a moderator.
5. Being a mini-moderator and telling people off in the forums/chat for breaking the rules will NOT get you to be a moderator.
6. Responding to every introduction thread with a link to the rules will NOT get you to be a moderator.
7. Being a troll on the forums or on the chat will NOT get you to be a moderator.
8. Getting "noticed" by having the most warnings by any PMC member will NOT get you to be a moderator
Now. Helpful suggestions on how you might POSSIBLY be asked to be a Moderator:
1. Read the Site and Chat rules and do your best to follow them.
2. Be active! Post new topics, contribute to discussions, comment on posts, give constructive feedback, and be a part of the community.
3. When people ask for help, offer help if you can. Don't point and laugh, no matter how dumb YOU think the question is. Everyone started as a n00b once.
4. If you notice a post is breaking one of the rules, report the post using the report button so a moderator can review it. Don't make a whole new post on how someone is breaking the rules and do not post a comment saying "reported". Just report and leave. If you're reporting something stolen, please include proof!
6. Be respectful of everyone, including moderators and other users. Don't participate in arguments or insult others. Treat others how you would like to be treated!
The above suggestions WILL get you noticed by the moderators. New moderators are chosen based on need and moderator recommendations. The best way to get recommendations is to do the above things, NOT by asking to become one.
I hope that clears up the process of how new moderators are chosen!
First, I will explain what NOT to do:
How NOT to become a moderator on PMC:
1. Spamming the forums/chat asking how to become a moderator on PMC will NOT get you to be a moderator.
2. Getting a high level with experience points will NOT get you to be a moderator.
3. Complaining that you are qualified and should have become a moderator already will NOT get you to be a moderator.
4. Sending PMs to the other moderators begging for moderator status will NOT get you to be a moderator.
5. Being a mini-moderator and telling people off in the forums/chat for breaking the rules will NOT get you to be a moderator.
6. Responding to every introduction thread with a link to the rules will NOT get you to be a moderator.
7. Being a troll on the forums or on the chat will NOT get you to be a moderator.
8. Getting "noticed" by having the most warnings by any PMC member will NOT get you to be a moderator
Now. Helpful suggestions on how you might POSSIBLY be asked to be a Moderator:
1. Read the Site and Chat rules and do your best to follow them.
2. Be active! Post new topics, contribute to discussions, comment on posts, give constructive feedback, and be a part of the community.
3. When people ask for help, offer help if you can. Don't point and laugh, no matter how dumb YOU think the question is. Everyone started as a n00b once.
4. If you notice a post is breaking one of the rules, report the post using the report button so a moderator can review it. Don't make a whole new post on how someone is breaking the rules and do not post a comment saying "reported". Just report and leave. If you're reporting something stolen, please include proof!
6. Be respectful of everyone, including moderators and other users. Don't participate in arguments or insult others. Treat others how you would like to be treated!
The above suggestions WILL get you noticed by the moderators. New moderators are chosen based on need and moderator recommendations. The best way to get recommendations is to do the above things, NOT by asking to become one.
I hope that clears up the process of how new moderators are chosen!
Create an account or sign in to comment.
323
1
Added more truth.
1
Locked.
If you have any more questions or would like to discuss this, PM an existing mod.
If you have any more questions or would like to discuss this, PM an existing mod.
2
Lol. This should get everyone to listen and NOT beg for moderator, also for people that want to become a moderator in the future. The one and only
~Giro
~Giro
1
You'd think, then again this is a 9 month old thread, which I link in chat every other day.
1
Thank so much! I love when people help out in PMC. I love these People!!!
1
Although its a pretty stupid question, I am right in assuming we get the right of choice if we ever get asked?
1
That's cool... But most is common sense...
1
Cool
1
Is creeperCarole Welsh?
1
Exactly.
1
Let me ask if i wanted to be a moderator I must be asked by other moderators?
1
you are partially correct.
The other moderators discuss who would be a good candidate for promotion to moderator and we discuss these nominations, after choosing new mods, they are sent invites by Cyprezz.
Asking for mod will ensure that you do not get mod.
The other moderators discuss who would be a good candidate for promotion to moderator and we discuss these nominations, after choosing new mods, they are sent invites by Cyprezz.
Asking for mod will ensure that you do not get mod.
1
as MrDad said, Even if you become a moderator, its very hard to become a GOOD one. I am not a moderator, but I agree that you must go by the rules at all times and you try your best. NEVER ask,dont beg. Also I think your best option right here as a PMC user, just follow the rules,respect all current staff,just dont even think about becoming moderator.
1
Nice guide. Very helpful!
1
AnimatrixIt's really about the way people are perceived. I know someone that's been on this site around 9 months, is very active, he's fairly well-known but not "popular", the admin and a lot of the mods have subbed to him and he's proven time and time again to be mature and responsible. Is he a mod? No.
The fact that the old mods pick the new is a bit...iffy. I'm not saying that they are completely unfair, but vendettas, grudges and such like get in the way of professionalism. And the popular people are noticed more than non-popular, and so get more of a chance as the old mods see more of their pretentious faces than someone who is better suited to the job, but less known.
Really, you should look past the mainstream and let go of vendettas. I honestly think that if the "old" mods did that, PMC would be a lot more fun, and less hate would go around. Not that PMC is bad, hells no. But it can be made better.
And there you have it. A rant by a 14 year old on how to moderate. I'm sure it will be useful *Cough*:sarcasm:*Cough*.
When people are "overlooked" or even "snubbed" for moderator status there's usually a really good reason why. Not just because one person has a "thing" with them Ani. In fact, there have been a couple occassions where people have been given the promotion, BECAUSE they seem to have issues with some of the moderators. Strange thing is, once they because moderators... they had issues with ALL the other mods. As a moderation team, we have to be able to trust and work with each other, to a certain extent, rely on each other. We need to know that our teammates aren't going to do something really weird without warning us first, so we don't have to do damage control.
This, by the way, isn't always the case. We do have our differences, and we talk them out. But if there's one moderator who refuses to work with the rest of us... well, obviously, we can't work with them.
1
But seriously, thanks ^-^. Most people are just like "Meh, another butthurt kid".
1
Your words speak volumes for us all Anima
1
They can't be stopped. Only laughed at and banished. Kinda like Goblins from Oblivion.
Back on the topic, the rule set on "how to become a mod" is solid, but the way it's carried out....isn't. I'm by no means jelly on butthurt, or whatever else is gonna accuse me of, but I honestly think that even something as menial and simple as that can be screwed over.
It's really about the way people are perceived. I know someone that's been on this site around 9 months, is very active, he's fairly well-known but not "popular", the admin and a lot of the mods have subbed to him and he's proven time and time again to be mature and responsible. Is he a mod? No.
The fact that the old mods pick the new is a bit...iffy. I'm not saying that they are completely unfair, but vendettas, grudges and such like get in the way of professionalism. And the popular people are noticed more than non-popular, and so get more of a chance as the old mods see more of their pretentious faces than someone who is better suited to the job, but less known.
Really, you should look past the mainstream and let go of vendettas. I honestly think that if the "old" mods did that, PMC would be a lot more fun, and less hate would go around. Not that PMC is bad, hells no. But it can be made better.
And there you have it. A rant by a 14 year old on how to moderate. I'm sure it will be useful *Cough*:sarcasm:*Cough*.
Back on the topic, the rule set on "how to become a mod" is solid, but the way it's carried out....isn't. I'm by no means jelly on butthurt, or whatever else is gonna accuse me of, but I honestly think that even something as menial and simple as that can be screwed over.
It's really about the way people are perceived. I know someone that's been on this site around 9 months, is very active, he's fairly well-known but not "popular", the admin and a lot of the mods have subbed to him and he's proven time and time again to be mature and responsible. Is he a mod? No.
The fact that the old mods pick the new is a bit...iffy. I'm not saying that they are completely unfair, but vendettas, grudges and such like get in the way of professionalism. And the popular people are noticed more than non-popular, and so get more of a chance as the old mods see more of their pretentious faces than someone who is better suited to the job, but less known.
Really, you should look past the mainstream and let go of vendettas. I honestly think that if the "old" mods did that, PMC would be a lot more fun, and less hate would go around. Not that PMC is bad, hells no. But it can be made better.
And there you have it. A rant by a 14 year old on how to moderate. I'm sure it will be useful *Cough*:sarcasm:*Cough*.
2
It bothers me how often flame wars occur over nothing, Yet it enthusiastically inflames the inner rage and passion towards the ultimate downfall of the troll race, which will be carried out by the true dragon spirited warriors of today's day and age.
We MUST stop the trolls
We MUST stop the trolls
1
[deleted]
1
Not really ban worthy. More a warn worth rule break, but to be honest it depends seriously how much they pester us. I mean, if someone basically spammed it in chat they'd be chat banned, or made like a blog or a forum topic, its likely it would be deleted and they'd get a warning.
Depends how much they break that rule, really.
Depends how much they break that rule, really.
1
Solid Rule set.....
1
Yeup I posted again hopefully the moderators will understand what I did the first time and I was accused wrongly
1
Haha I have supposedly broken rules before I had a whole arguement with them they said something was innapropriate when I was helping people and I plan to do that again sometime maybe
1
the_souprstar42How many moderators exist and what happens when you become a moderator?
Thank You
Rstar42
Here's a list of the mods, it might not be completely up-to-date, though: staff-pmc-t26438.html.
Once someone becomes a mod, we all gather in the basement of Paril's house wearing black cloaks. Standing in a circle, we recite a few chants and then teach the new moderator the secret PMC handshake and hug. A candle is passed around the circle, and then we dance until the sun comes up (Paril's mom is never too happy about that last part).Minecraftian159Now what they should have is how to get banned from pmc
That's an easy one, just break PMC's rules (don't try this, it's not worth it).
As a chat mod, I can confirm this as accurate. XD
1
Now what they should have is how to get banned from pmc
1
How many moderators exist and what happens when you become a moderator?
Thank You
Rstar42
Thank You
Rstar42
1
Here's a list of the mods, it might not be completely up-to-date, though: staff-pmc-t26438.html.
Once someone becomes a mod, we all gather in the basement of Paril's house wearing black cloaks. Standing in a circle, we recite a few chants and then teach the new moderator the secret PMC handshake and hug. A candle is passed around the circle, and then we dance until the sun comes up (Paril's mom is never too happy about that last part).
That's an easy one, just break PMC's rules (don't try this, it's not worth it).
Once someone becomes a mod, we all gather in the basement of Paril's house wearing black cloaks. Standing in a circle, we recite a few chants and then teach the new moderator the secret PMC handshake and hug. A candle is passed around the circle, and then we dance until the sun comes up (Paril's mom is never too happy about that last part).
Minecraftian159Now what they should have is how to get banned from pmc
That's an easy one, just break PMC's rules (don't try this, it's not worth it).
1
question...
what is a "flame war"?
it says there do not participate in flame wars...
what is a "flame war"?
it says there do not participate in flame wars...
1
A "flame war" is when people are debating about something by passing insults about the person's personal life, or anything.
1
Well I tried not to participate in a flame war in a forum that I made about Must be over 13 forums. Yet I did get A LOT of warnings and stuff from the moderators. Flame wars are basically wars that involve flaming.
1
Someone who starts quite a large fight involving alot of people lol.
1
ahh okay..like a fight in the forums or chat?
1
Thanks! This helps a lot!
2
Wow Good tips! Me: Can I be Mod now?
1
You don't ask for mod.
You earn it.
*Or was that a joke...*
You earn it.
*Or was that a joke...*
1
Thank you i will now follow these! So far i have so
1
I don't get why everyone wants to be mod.
It's hard, it's time-consuming, and does it actually give you anything besides a colored name?
It's hard, it's time-consuming, and does it actually give you anything besides a colored name?
1
Dude, seriously, this is bang on.
Quoted For Truth.
Quoted For Truth.
1
The colored name *is* pretty awesome.
1
Not everyone wants to be a Moderator. I've not been wanting to be one because it's a hard responsibility.
1
is that drawing suppose to be GLaDOS?
1
DO NOT REVIVE THE DEAD POSTS! .... The ancients must sleep, do not wake them up! Let them rest.. Okay, I'm going to play some DIABLO III now. SEE YAH
2
You people have it all wrong, you buy him WD40! That lil cyborg loves the stuff
1
Want to know how to be a Moderator instantly? Be friends with Cyprezz In Real Life.
1
huh, strange... none of us are friends with Cyprezz in real life. So either your statement is
a) wrong
or
b) Cyprezz has no IRL friends....
a) wrong
or
b) Cyprezz has no IRL friends....
1
I almost made a terrible mistake of making a new topic asking what are the qualifications to become an PMC mod haha
1
@Cooper
Your TWO equals are Ultrasquishy and burger1018.
Your TWO equals are Ultrasquishy and burger1018.
view more replies ( 172 )
