Moderator Vouching/Vetting Program
The Platinum Paladin
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I am not sure of the exact requirements or process for a player to successfully win an invitation to this volunteer position (and I don't think most people know, either), but at the same time, I get the feeling I would like some way for the many trusted members of the community as a whole to vouch for anyone with the potential to qualify. I mean, if there are dozens or even a couple hundred different players that all say, "Yeah, that one guy? That should totally be working for the community..." I think that would be a compelling argument for the nominated player's favor.
I don't know too many specifics right now. I simply want to officially propose a more clear way for selection into the Halls of Moderators.
I don't know too many specifics right now. I simply want to officially propose a more clear way for selection into the Halls of Moderators.
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And please dont say that i should be a mod, i dont even want to be one :/
Also, the devs are adults, and are experienced in life, they have been around long enough to judge people's characters well enough, and to know what the person is like. This is their game, and I'm sure any game developers are the same, they wouldn't want fake, fame seeking players in a moderator position, because the majority of the community just want to be a moderator for the tag, and to build fame from that.
So from my side, this would be a horrible idea, because the devs are probably the best judge of character, and they know what type of people they need moderating the game. If they leave it to the community, people would just nominate their friends.
I will also add that the "asking" part is just to avoid having ourselves spammed with applications. "Can I become mod, pls?!" "What can I do to become mod, I did this can I join now?!" If someone simply asks who the moderators are, how it all functions, and offer their help, we'll be happy to reply. But if you bash on us REALLY wanting to get in, yes it will be annoying and we'll avoid you :)
Here is the generic message I send to all who ask about how moderators get chosen:
In-game moderators are chosen upon trust and experience, the account "perks" carry a heavy weight of responsibility and self-control. We cannot just give it to anyone who desire the status, they need to earn it. This is why we don't provide users with the ability to apply. If we see anyone fit for the role, we contact them directly and offer a position.
Standing out from the crowd is the way to go. Helping on the forums, providing information for the wiki, or just doing anything that would help the game grow and keep the community happy. This way you will get noticed, and probably even befriend some of the current staff.
No matter what we can all agree there is a growing problem and methods of old are becoming antiquated. Something is going to have to be done eventually.
We have an ingame modchat our own forum sections where we can bring up topics.
But as you don't see/know about this stuff you assume there is no teamwork, bit like how people think reports don't work.
The idea of rotating mods every 2 months is not well thought out imo. Life doesn't work like that. Timing burnout and irl issues onto a 2 month cycle. It would also be counter intuitive to the teamwork aspects you bring up.
If you want to be a mod because you want to partake in helping the community, there are loads of ways to do that without having the blue name tag ^^ So go ahead and help anyone you can if that's what gives you happiness. And if you want to be a mod for other reasons, then you aren't mod material cuz that's what mods are there to do.
Then they will start picking on other people the nano second they get the fame.
This shouldn't be added because the CC community will have a bad reputation and no one will play anymore.
With that in mind, I also perfectly accept the criticisms to this suggestion, and I see where it may not be the best idea. I've gotten more than ample clarification. Thank you for your collective time.
I'm still offering my help, as I have been for the past couple months. And I'd like to think I've been making some figuratively big waves.
Hordes of angry players bashing on you for "not doing your job" while you're powerless, held up by guidelines, or just wanting to relax after a hard day. Constant requests for help, angered players that you've punished harassing you on daily basis, it all gets real rough. Your personal space and time will squish to a near 0 while in game, unless you hide.
Due to that, a lot of our current moderators (including me), had to take a longer break at some point, or just leave entirely. The stress can and most likely will get too much for you to handle. The 17+ moderator requirement isn't just for maturity reasons, if we were to put a fragile mind into such chaos it could have a real impact on them.
I've always hated the idea of gating anything only on the merit age. But that is an ugly topic like politics, so other than chiming in real quickly here, I'll let it drop.
You can't please everybody, no matter how hard you try. Considering there are no "mentor" titles for the game, there are not a lot of ways to honor individual community members who serve with distinction.
So if there is a better way, please pitch it.
Don't do it for the attention and high profile you are after, do it to help the community. Not everyone needs to know of your actions to "Help" the community.
So instead of asking for a title to honor you, work to make your IDENTITY your title. So instead of getting a Mod/mentor tag so you can move around and people will know you're a mod and someone distinguished, simply make it such that you move around and people will know you're Platinum Paladin the distinguished person.
You can donate or help newbies without having to be a mod.