Hitchhiker's
Guide to the Forums - FAQ
by kirupa : 18 June 2006
This page contains a list of the most common questions the
moderators get asked about the forums.
If you want your name changed, send a PM to a moderator
with what you want your new name to be. You must agree
to mention your old name somewhere in your signature for
the next two weeks similar to "Formerly known as
Oldname."
Becoming a mod on the site is difficult. There is no
other way to put it. Moderators on the site have been a
positive influence on the site for many years, and they
volunteered countless hours of their time to make the
forums and the main site a fun and enjoyable place for
everyone.
There is no guaranteed formula on what you need to do in
order to become a mod. Many of the mods had no idea they
were even in the running for modship until they got
selected. The forums are meant to be a fun place. Don't
be hypercompetitive, don't try too hard to be a mod, and
do try to help others without expecting praise or
attention.
Some common things to keep in mind:
- Post Counts Do not Matter
Having a high post count does not automatically
place you in the running for modship.
- It's All about What you Know, not who you
Know
Mods are made mods based on their contribution to
the forums. Just because you happen to have half of
the moderators on your buddy list does not mean you
have a greater chance of being a mod.
- How well do you relate to others?
Being a moderator is very much a people-oriented
thing. How you relate to others plays a major role
in how effective you would be as a mod.
- Be Yourself
Most importantly, don't alter your normal behavior
just to impress others to become a mod. It is
usually obvious when a member tries too hard to want
to be a mod, and trying hard not to be your normal
self probably isn't much fun either.
These guidelines are largely based on years' worth of
forum threads made by various members that address these
thorny issues. Thanks the following people who have provided
input on revising these guidelines and making them more
complete:
TheCanadian,
iLikePie, and
Krilnon. If there are any topics that I have
forgotten to cover, chime in
on the thread created for this article.
I hope the information helped.
If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to post them on the
kirupa.com Forums. Just post your question and I, or our friendly
forum helpers, will help answer it.
The following is a list of related tutorial and help resources that you may find
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