THE LIST:
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First month:
kate
Metaphysicist
Mokothar
kelsokid18

Oct 21 - Nov 21
Mokothar
kelsokid18
PirateJoe
Social Junker

Nov 21 - Dec 21
PirateJoe
Demoiselle
Trueborn Vorpal
Social Junker

Following months:
Mr.Happy
robinhoody
Cboys
static_void
The_Atomiser
Metaphysicist
Zok
acidmelt
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This is where you can sign up to be a moderator for Spurious Generalities. We like to rotate moderators in and out of this forum because it is so high traffic - moderators tend to "burn out" or moderate poorly after a while.

In order to be a moderator of Spurious you must post in this thread. It follows that you must be a moderator before signing up to moderate spurious. If you do not post in this thread, there will be no record of when you submitted your name, when you are to be added, and when you are to be removed.

We will try to keep at LEAST one "experienced SG mod" in the forum at all times (someone who has been through more than 1 rotation or more than 3 months in the forum). This is because Spurious is not like any other forum on totse. Moderating this forum takes a lot of tolerance, patience, and skill in order to keep the forum clean while everyone is still happy. Having an experienced moderator to show you the ropes is an invaluable asset.

To start out (we may end up changing this) terms will last for 2 months. A rotation of two moderators will be done every month (if the situation permits: one experienced and one new). For the most part, things will work on a first come first serve basis. It is, however, possible that you do not get to moderate the forum until the next month because we were unable to complete a quota of at least one experienced mod in the forum at all times. After we have enough people who are experienced at moderating SG, we won't have that problem.

If you must leave in the middle of your term, let me know and I'll see to it that we get someone to fill in the rest of your term. We can work out the details about that when it occurs.

In order to keep this from being a mad dash to sign up first, I'm going to take all the names that were submitted in the first few days of this thread and randomize them. This way, if you happened to read this thread late, you still have a chance at being in the first batch of SG mods.

Sound good?

Yes but only if you (zok) agree.

In all truth I'm probably a bit too nazi to do it.

2 months sounds pretty good.

Sign me up

Sign me up!

I don't mind taking one of the first 'experienced' sg mod places (since I have nothing to do but sit on my ass all day in a cast :\ )

Well naturally, I'd like to be in the rotation.

I'm in.

To hell with it, count me in too. Maybe it'll be fun!

Fucking signed.

I'm always happy to mod SG.

How many mods will be in the forum at any given time, four?

How many mods will be in the forum at any given time, four?

That's what I am aiming for. If it looks like we DO need more, we can always adjust things a bit.

I'm with jackketch on this one. SG makes me too sick to moderate it properly... :(

put me in !!!!

Never got my first chance, but I'm back around again, so go ahead and throw me in there.

Don't put me in this time.

I'll let you know when I've got internets at home again. You can put me in the time after that, if you so wish.

-deus-

Is it 1 weekend a month, and 2 weeks a year? Just joking. I'll take up a duty station in SG!

Looks like you've got lots of willing candidates!

I'd be willing to help as a temp for any high traffic forums, to fill the gap or until someone else is placed there, if it would be any help to you.

Never ever ever ever ever put me in SG. Ever.

'kay, I'll take yoyo's months!

ADD:

Eh, are the SG residents aware of this?

Any word on when this is going to be implemented?

No and I think it's probably a good idea not to let it out.

I can just see certain people posting a lot of shit in anticipation, you know?

Ok, I've come up with a list. I talked it over with Kate (who I usually trust with SG matters) and we both thought this rotation would work well. It's mostly random, except for a few tweeks to keep experienced mods in the forum. Please notice that only two moderators are changed per month - Thus a single shift is 2 months.

First month:
kate
Mr.Happy
Mokothar
jackketch

Second Month:
Mokothar
Jackketch
PirateJoe
Social Junker

Third Month:
PirateJoe
kelsokid18
Trueborn Vorpal
Social Junker

Need more names to complete the rest. The remainders are:
Metaphysicist
Demoiselle
Dr. Ol Raw

As soon as more people sign up, I'll add them to the end of the list in order.

And as soon as I hear back from the first group, I'll implement the changes. I just don't want anyone becoming a mod and not knowing about it for a few days - ya know? I was thinking I might also make a thread in SG about it to let people know of the changes that are to come. They don't need a say in it, but I like to keep people informed.

Ok with me if its ok with you.

I'm going to university on the 22nd and I might be without internet access for a while, as well as most likely not having too much free time when I do get it. I know jack's a UK mod as well and around a lot so it shouldn't be too much of a problem, and I will be able to get on Totse, but you might want to bump me back a month or two in the rotation.

But Happyjoe, what will I do with out you? :o

I'll be right here.

http://tinyurl.com/yor5zj

I'm glad to see the rotation is finally going to be implemented :) It should be interesting to see how it plays out in SG...

I'll volunteer for a shift, as long as it is isn't until October, as I'm moving at the end of the month and not sure what my internet access will be like for those first two weeks or so...

Also, I Raw's name on the list, but I thought he was quitting? Or did he change his mind?

I'll gladly take his spot then, if it's ok thatr is...

Also, I Raw's name on the list, but I thought he was quitting? Or did he change his mind?

I was wondering the same thing, actually. I never heard from him whether or not he was leaving for sure. I guess since he's neglected to tell us, that means he's already left...

Meta, I'll switch you for Mr.Happy. That means that because you're in the first batch, you'll only be in for a month instead of two. Though I guess it doesn't really matter since you've been there for a while now.

Can someone get ahold of Mokothar and let him know that he's up? Or at least point him to the thread.

Edit: I'll keep an updated version of the list at the head of this thread. I'm also going to add it to the heap of stickies.

I bet Jack's looking foreward to modding with moi.

Sign me up, I don't get to do anything mod-worthy in W&C. Armed society is a polite society, you know.

And just so everyone knows. Please do NOT take the "I'm gonna whip this forum into shape" approach in moderating SG. It's easier to moderate by simply watching and stepping in when needed. Being a nazi will only make your job harder. Being overly strict will make people want to piss you off - don't give in. If you're being too strict, I might send you an email to let you know. No biggie, I'd just rather not have complaints about mods in my inbox. Also, I'd like to help people improve their moderating style when needed. So don't be afraid to ask your fellow mods for help on situations.

I was wondering the same thing, actually. I never heard from him whether or not he was leaving for sure. I guess since he's neglected to tell us, that means he's already left...

Never mind, just demod me and add Runaway_Stapler or robinhoody which ever static wants as a co-mod.

Just dont break him :D

Avec toi? No probs. You may be a screaming bra-burning, man hating, fem-nazi but you're a damn good mod. And unlike some, you have mastered the art of not letting it get too personal.

you have mastered the art of not letting it get too personal.

You make it sound like it's some difficult thing to do.

It's really simple: You just realize it's the internet and especially here at Totse that the ones who give the most problems are almost always either some pubescent virgin or some overweight female with self esteem issues. And as such what they say means less than nothing.

I mean, you wouldn't let yourself be dragged into an argument with some 15 year old little shit irl.

Or would you?

*Snicker*

I don'tk now why, but the thought of Meta typing "*snicker*" made me laugh.

It made me want peanuts :(

I mean, you wouldn't let yourself be dragged into an argument with some 15 year old little shit irl.




*Slinks off guiltily*

BTW the SG regulars like it when you give a closing post, so they know who to bitch at when their threads been locked/know why there threads been locked (unless it's very obvious).

On a related note, if you do see a thread asking why a thread was close, I usually reply that such questions should be asked in an email, then lock the thread.

Sure, you could answer in the thread, but that only encourages more people to make such threads.

All of which can be avoided if you say why you closed a thread.

Of course, I am very guilty of not doing just that. But than at this point most people don't bother me about why anymore and if they do it is almost always in an email now.

And speaking of emails, you really need to answer all emails [except pure flame ones, that is], even if it is angry and full of insults, if they have a valid question or point, you should address it. Else you'll find assholes like Quantrille bringing it up every chance they get.

Right Yoyo? [That was meant as a good natured jab. I, too, have been plagued by that prick for months now].

And, no matter how much someone personally pisses you off, do not ban them unless they break a rule.

I know some of you may think that is hypocritical of me, but I stand by every ban I've made. I've never banned someone only because they piss me off.

There's probably more, but that's the most important stuff I can think of atm.

Yes, when banning someone. Always have a good excuse. :p

Else you'll find assholes like Quantrille bringing it up every chance they get.

Right Yoyo? [That was meant as a good natured jab. I, too, have been plagued by that prick for months now].


Who?

Oh, that.
I solved the problem of SG related hatemail a loooooong time ago by forgetting my Gmail address. And password.
Not intentionally

Blimey, didn't check up here in a while.

Sure, I'll head over to SG right now if needs be!

I`d be glad to help, if need be.

I have asked Zok to demod me from SG. I just don't have time enough online at the moment to do more than delete/close shit on SG and that isn't being a mod in my not-so-humble opinion. Mods post.

So I'd rather spend what little time I have on my serious forums.

Sorry I didn't get back to you in email sooner. I'll make the changes ASAP. I've got to finish writing a paper and a take-home exam first. I'll be able to do it tomorrow at around noon.

Sorry I didn't get back to you in email sooner. I'll make the changes ASAP. I've got to finish writing a paper and a take-home exam first. I'll be able to do it tomorrow at around noon.

Null Problemo, kumpel. Good luck with the exam.

Ok, I didn't think of this last night but I'll need someone to replace you.

This goes for anyone who decides that they don't want to mod SG during mid-term. Their spot will go to anyone who's currently on the list or has applied. The closer to the front of the list you are, the higher priority you have (in case more than one person really wants to do it). If nobody volunteers by Saturday (or within a few days for future incidents), I'll just choose someone, but I'd prefer to have someone volunteer so that I know you're enthusiastic about it. However when you agree to do this, you're agreeing to only take a partial term and you forfeit your spot in the list (depending on how long the partial term is).

This weekend I'll write a cool program to keep track of all this shit for me. At first I was thinking that the list would be pretty easy to maintain. But with all of the stipulations we've applied for how the rotation is to work, it looks like it would be much easier to do the following: Enter everyone's name into the database, have it keep track of how many times they've moderated, when, and for how long. Use that information to determine whether or not the mod is "experienced" (explained in the OP) and when they are next due to moderate (given that they want their name in the rotation). Then I could even make a cool webpage that shows this information to the public so that people know when the shift will be and who's next in line. Also, it will be a lot easier to compensate for partial terms. Just have 4 moderator "slots" and have each one on its own timer.

Anyway, just a thought. If I get a chance, I'll script it out and see how I like it. Bottom Line: In the mean time, someone needs to volunteer for Jack's spot while I fix the list :p - Jack, just stand around, look good, and act like you're modding SG.

I'm having a ball!
SG is actually looking pretty god at the moment, some Jena6 related crap, a mass necro strike and some half baked posts are the only thing I've had to worry about so far.

Jack, just stand around, look good, and act like you're modding SG.

*cough* ahem *cough* I ALWAYS look good! It goes with being an SEX GOD who is irresistible to all women!!!

Oh and Mr Happy is always the right choice.

I'll take it Zok

Done.

Im going to be active from now til December the 14th, with at least 3 hours on totse a night, up to 8 on weekends.

Chuck me in the rota if you want.

Spurious has been pretty civillized lately, great moment to grab some experience.

The second string is in! ;)

I'm good to do a shift whenever now.

-deus-

Switched mods out on the 21st, FYI. Next rotation should follow as scheduled in the OP.

Can you squeeze me in the next shift maybe? I don't like where SG is going, it's becoming a mix of everything. At the moment, I see threads belonging in MGCBTSOOYG, A&D, Tons for HB,...

Just saying, I woudn't mind doing some cleaning.

Can you squeeze me in the next shift maybe? I don't like where SG is going, it's becoming a mix of everything. At the moment, I see threads belonging in MGCBTSOOYG, A&D, Tons for HB,...

Just saying, I wouldn't mind doing some cleaning.


I couldn't agree more. I see a shitload of threads that should be locked or moved all the time. Well, maybe not a shit load, but a lot of them at any rate.

If these new Mods aren't going to enforce the rules, people are going to expect it to stay that way. And that will just make it all that much harder when I come back in. I will have to start all over with people saying I'm too harsh and that I should let all of their shit threads stay, etc, etc, etc...

They need to get off their ass[es] and start moderating the place the right way - or make room for those of us who will.

Actually, that last post of mine was a joke.

You get that people: A JOKE!

I figured it would raise the ire of a few people.

As to what I really was going to say...:

I do agree with what Sybil said - to a certain extant. That is, I do see more than a few threads that I would move or lock, if I were still a Mod there. However I feel that the Mods there now should be free to Mod it as they see fit; the same way we were able to do so.

If I see something I really feel strongly about, I bring it up in IRC, but that hasn't happened much at all.

I fully expected things to get like this, at least at first, when I left, and while the new Mods get a feel for the place. And I fully expected the users there to test the new limits, so to speak. I think that soon enough it will find its new balance point.

I for one haven't been all too active lately, mostly because of my exams in two weeks.
Any chance I could get transferred to IFIOTW after the next rotation?

When was it decided we needed mods in IFIOTW?
IFIOTW is fine and not in rotations!

stay bad
~stormy

When was it decided we needed mods in IFIOTW?
IFIOTW is fine and not in rotations!

stay bad
~stormy

I could be wrong, but took his meaning to be that he would like to be added to IFIOTW after his rotation in SG is over.

That's what I meant yes.
BB hardly needs any moderation at the moment, but hey sure, if you don't need any help over there, I'll just stick with being a regular patron

Is there actually A mod watching SG? I mean, in some threads the thread starter is actually request for his/her topic to be moved and nothing happens, I see fucking shit threads, HB shit threads that just keep standing there. Threads with maybe 3-4 words in it. Please SG mods, I don't want to tell you how to do your "job" but if you volunteered for the mod position I expect you did it because you intended to actually mod there, and not just to be a mod?

Well, I know I sure don't have the time to actually watch SG in real time, but I stop in a various times throughout the day. :)

Please dont send any crap to OI. Having some problems with people coming from SG who think that OI is SG and that it's totally fine to spam and shit here.

It's making me grumpy :(