Someone please make me smart....

icantbejon · 10-15-2008, 01:09 PM

So now that I've made the jump to this new and exciting site, I have a question. What exactly does a Mod do? I'm sure they have a very important job, I just have no idea what it is.

Da Klugs · 10-15-2008, 01:10 PM

Think Janitor+Handyman. Bout the same.

markem · 10-15-2008, 01:11 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/faq.ph...b3_mods_admins

I like to think of the mods as the gentle guiding hand that is mostly not felt.

icantbejon · 10-15-2008, 01:26 PM

Thank you gentlemen. Now I feel smarter.

markem · 10-15-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

Thank you gentlemen. Now I feel smarter.

by the way, where'd you get that picture of Gerry for the avatar?

Don Fernando · 10-15-2008, 01:44 PM

picture of a mods at work

LasciviousXXX · 10-16-2008, 07:33 PM

LOL love all the descriptions. The thing I always kept in mind when MOD'ing is "what's best for the community?"

IMO the job of a MOD is to always keep the community's best interest at heart and try and act accordingly.

Whee · 10-16-2008, 07:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-XrZoHj2k

MajorCaptSilly · 10-16-2008, 07:42 PM

Their job and the absolute need for mods became quite evident when I joined.

MCS

Scottw · 10-16-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

LOL love all the descriptions. The thing I always kept in mind when MOD'ing is "what's best for the community?"

IMO the job of a MOD is to always keep the community's best interest at heart and try and act accordingly.

And we appreciate you all and the work you do! Thanks to all the Mod's!!

poker · 10-16-2008, 09:04 PM

If one performs their mod duties just right, the work is virtually invisable most times. Many times issues get addressed behind the scenes before most folks even have an idea something was amiss. Many times its a thankless job, but it has its perks as well.

The main and most important thing accepting a position as a moderator, is accept the position for the right reasons. Only you know what your reasons are, but the truth will be visable to many before long.

Moderators do not control the boards, but rather they nudge the board into the best possible direction or in a direction desired by the administraor. A heavy hand is usually never the solution.

In a nutshell:
Moderator = taking out the trash + referee + no pay + no 401K + long hours + hated by a few + making hard decisions correctly + being tactful + being told to F off sometimes + being a team player + you get the picture

Dood · 10-16-2008, 09:12 PM

Didn't you see Quadrophenia?

These are the mods:

dannyboy · 10-16-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

If one performs their mod duties just right, the work is virtually invisable most times. Many times issues get addressed behind the scenes before most folks even have an idea something was amiss. Many times its a thankless job, but it has its perks as well.

The main and most important thing accepting a position as a moderator, is accept the position for the right reasons. Only you know what your reasons are, but the truth will be visable to many before long.

Moderators do not control the boards, but rather they nudge the board into the best possible direction or in a direction desired by the administraor. A heavy hand is usually never the solution.

In a nutshell:
Moderator = taking out the trash + referee + no pay + no 401K + long hours + hated by a few + making hard decisions correctly + being tactful + being told to F off sometimes + being a team player + you get the picture

Well then, let me say THANK YOU! I am not entirely sure all that a mod does, as you say, most is behind the scenes. I just know that we all owe our ability to come here in this community and have civilized discussion to you guys. Thanks to all the mods you guys are rocking it on the new site!

10-15-2008, 01:09 PM	#1
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Someone please make me smart.... So now that I've made the jump to this new and exciting site, I have a question. What exactly does a Mod do? I'm sure they have a very important job, I just have no idea what it is. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

10-15-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... Think Janitor+Handyman. Bout the same.

10-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,507 Trading: (47)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/faq.ph...b3_mods_admins I like to think of the mods as the gentle guiding hand that is mostly not felt. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-15-2008, 01:26 PM	#4
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... Thank you gentlemen. Now I feel smarter. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

10-15-2008, 01:44 PM	#6
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... picture of a mods at work

10-16-2008, 07:33 PM	#7
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... LOL love all the descriptions. The thing I always kept in mind when MOD'ing is "what's best for the community?" IMO the job of a MOD is to always keep the community's best interest at heart and try and act accordingly.

10-16-2008, 07:40 PM	#8
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-XrZoHj2k __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-16-2008, 07:42 PM	#9
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... Their job and the absolute need for mods became quite evident when I joined. MCS

10-16-2008, 09:04 PM	#11
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... If one performs their mod duties just right, the work is virtually invisable most times. Many times issues get addressed behind the scenes before most folks even have an idea something was amiss. Many times its a thankless job, but it has its perks as well. The main and most important thing accepting a position as a moderator, is accept the position for the right reasons. Only you know what your reasons are, but the truth will be visable to many before long. Moderators do not control the boards, but rather they nudge the board into the best possible direction or in a direction desired by the administraor. A heavy hand is usually never the solution. In a nutshell: Moderator = taking out the trash + referee + no pay + no 401K + long hours + hated by a few + making hard decisions correctly + being tactful + being told to F off sometimes + being a team player + you get the picture __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

10-16-2008, 09:12 PM	#12
Dood Pull my finger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the hill Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Someone please make me smart.... Didn't you see Quadrophenia? These are the mods: