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December 6, 2013 10:08:16 PM

Just wondering what's the requirements off becoming an admin and what do I have to do to become one. Also is there any openings thanks

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December 6, 2013 10:19:41 PM

It's a bad sign when you have to ask.
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December 6, 2013 10:21:47 PM

We'll there's no application form that's why I'm. Asking lol
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December 7, 2013 7:27:38 AM

The requirements for and what you have to do to become a moderator are the same, participate in the community and be a good human being. You don't have to hit performance criteria, tick boxes or fill in forms.
Potential candidates are usually brought up by a Moderator who thinks they are a good fit for the position, and the rest of the Mods provide their opinions and discussion until a consensus is reached. There is a large human element involved, its not just a matter of having sufficient numbers.

Most I can say is keep answering questions, keep a level head in disputes and be yourself. If someone thinks your a good fit for the job, your name may be raised.
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December 7, 2013 8:27:17 AM

thanks man of chalk seems like u hit the nail on the head. i appreciate the reply and will continue doing good in the toms community and keeping it cool and respectful thanks.

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December 7, 2013 8:39:42 AM

Yeah we made an exception with manofchalk since he donated puppies to all of our children though ...


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December 7, 2013 8:40:51 AM

well thats sweet of him, but dang thats alot of puppies :D 

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December 7, 2013 8:52:12 AM

You would not believe the looks I got when I showed up at the post office to mail them off. They would have been fine in the parcels I thoughtfully pre-packaged them in, I even poked some air-holes.
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December 7, 2013 8:54:33 AM

thats sweet of u manchalk ive seen u answer alot of questions here before and ur doing a goodjob keep it up, oh and air holes are good :D 

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December 7, 2013 10:12:27 AM

If a mod couldn't find the faqs...we're going to have a bad time.
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December 7, 2013 10:17:29 AM

Interesting comment k1
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December 7, 2013 11:02:12 AM

manofchalk said:
You would not believe the looks I got when I showed up at the post office to mail them off. They would have been fine in the parcels I thoughtfully pre-packaged them in, I even poked some air-holes.


At the post office, someone had one of these, packaged just like this.


The mailperson slapped a Priority Mail sticker on it, and off it went. Just like this.
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December 7, 2013 2:47:23 PM

thats strange lol
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December 7, 2013 4:57:27 PM

k1114 said:
If a mod couldn't find the faqs...we're going to have a bad time.


This FAQ?
http://www.tomshardware.com/community/faq.html#question...
Like I said, Mods are chosen from among the community by existing Mods. You could send a PM to Jpishgar if you wanted, but to get in you would still have to be vetted by the mod community.
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December 7, 2013 5:06:47 PM

manofchalk said:
k1114 said:
If a mod couldn't find the faqs...we're going to have a bad time.


This FAQ?
http://www.tomshardware.com/community/faq.html#question...
Like I said, Mods are chosen from among the community by existing Mods. You could send a PM to Jpishgar if you wanted, but to get in you would still have to be vetted by the mod community.


As a Hell's Angel is reported to have said when asked how someone becomes an Angel:
"They don't join, we reconize 'em!"
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December 7, 2013 7:44:59 PM

I remember a while back when there was quite a lot of comments over the internet about sending a banana through the mail which people were doing. Plenty of other stuff too; some good stuff for pranks.
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December 7, 2013 11:09:23 PM

that sounds weird, why a banana.

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December 8, 2013 4:54:59 PM

manofchalk hits the nail on the head here. I actually go through a whole host of criteria when it comes time to pick new moderators. I'd say a little more than half of them are people I hunt down here on the forums, and the rest are recommended through the current moderation team. In no particular order, the qualities I look for are seniority, sound judgment, reason under pressure, subject matter expertise, ability to work with others and on a team, ability to diffuse a situation, an eye for intent, activity, attitude and intelligence. Any and all of these factor in, and it's an informal process.

Usually, someone will be recommended, or I'll put forward a candidate I'm considering to the full moderation team for discussion and vetting. Each current moderator has the ability to veto a candidate for moderator, but if you veto, you have to support your veto with a reasoned argument and cite the merits of your recommendation against. Imbuing a standard user with extended powers is quite a big leap of faith, and we've had minor revolutions and major problems when a mod hasn't worked out after being brought onto the team. Safeguarding the community that is Tom's is my foremost priority, and the mod team is a critical piece of that.

Stick around for a bit. Who knows, you might well be on the list at some point. :) 

-JP
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December 8, 2013 6:28:22 PM

Thanks jpishgar that's what I like hear. I've been here for over four years. Had another account before. And plan to stick a rounds thanks for the positive comment
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December 11, 2013 4:24:42 PM

Using the English language instead of leet speak would be a good thing as well IMHO.
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December 11, 2013 4:33:29 PM

i dunno i speak english, somethimes i joke around but i will try to keep good grammar thanks for the tip monkey, also english is my second language but i try my best.



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