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How does one become a moderator?
- Thread starter elaah
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KnightHood
Having watched the appointment process from the outside for quite some time, I can tell you fairly confidently that it's a complicated issue elaah. The rigorous screening begins when you choose your screen handle...hmmm, is it cool enough? too many letters? double entendre or just plain obscene? It's quite merciless actually....then it's on to your posts: Are they coherent and interesting, do you make fun of others or merely post one word replies like "yup"? Consistency of attitude and length of words seems to be part of the judging also....however rumor has it that $20 and a new set of tires on Myriads car will allow you to overcome any deficiencies that have surfaced. 😉 Q
Having watched the appointment process from the outside for quite some time, I can tell you fairly confidently that it's a complicated issue elaah. The rigorous screening begins when you choose your screen handle...hmmm, is it cool enough? too many letters? double entendre or just plain obscene? It's quite merciless actually....then it's on to your posts: Are they coherent and interesting, do you make fun of others or merely post one word replies like "yup"? Consistency of attitude and length of words seems to be part of the judging also....however rumor has it that $20 and a new set of tires on Myriads car will allow you to overcome any deficiencies that have surfaced. 😉 Q
Haltickling
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Well, Donna, all moderators have to be born at full moon, with an 'M'-shaped birthmark on their behinds... 😀
But seriously: Moderators get appointed by the administrators. I have no idea how Psycho chose them, but they have all proven their value in working for the TMF somehow. Many of them have a long history in the tickling community. It's also a matter of mutual trust and a sense of cooperation between the mods and admins. I'm sure Myriads will jump in here to explain a bit more.
Now that I've answered your question, where's my million? 😀
But seriously: Moderators get appointed by the administrators. I have no idea how Psycho chose them, but they have all proven their value in working for the TMF somehow. Many of them have a long history in the tickling community. It's also a matter of mutual trust and a sense of cooperation between the mods and admins. I'm sure Myriads will jump in here to explain a bit more.
Now that I've answered your question, where's my million? 😀
Dave2112
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Uh, guys?
Myriads, Hal, Jeff, Scoob...all you guys...I need your help with something.
I have these seven bikini models coming over for a pool party next week. They've all said that they LOVE being tickled, but what is one poor soul to do? I need your help to keep these lovely ladies occupied and keep them from leaving my party.
Beer's on the house, and there's a $50 tickler's fee for ya.
And meatball subs.
Did I mention a live band?
And squirrels, Scoob...lots and lots of squirrels.
And a new bike...
And a trip to Venus..
😀 😀 😀
Myriads, Hal, Jeff, Scoob...all you guys...I need your help with something.
I have these seven bikini models coming over for a pool party next week. They've all said that they LOVE being tickled, but what is one poor soul to do? I need your help to keep these lovely ladies occupied and keep them from leaving my party.
Beer's on the house, and there's a $50 tickler's fee for ya.
And meatball subs.
Did I mention a live band?
And squirrels, Scoob...lots and lots of squirrels.
And a new bike...
And a trip to Venus..
😀 😀 😀
Vote!!
Yeah...that's it...I got the title "expert" by a vote of the Mods and other experts, after passing rigorous written and essay questions as well as a "Trial By Fire", which I am sworn by blood oath never to discuss with non-experts...the tickling marathon was a piece of cake compared to the week of fasting preceeding it, but that wrap up party was murder! Strel on the other hand clipped coupons and wrote a little ditty.... 😀 Q
Yeah...that's it...I got the title "expert" by a vote of the Mods and other experts, after passing rigorous written and essay questions as well as a "Trial By Fire", which I am sworn by blood oath never to discuss with non-experts...the tickling marathon was a piece of cake compared to the week of fasting preceeding it, but that wrap up party was murder! Strel on the other hand clipped coupons and wrote a little ditty.... 😀 Q
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How to become a mod:
People become mods be being noticed by the mods that are here already.
If you post regularly, and make intelligent points. Talk with us in the chat room, and in general attract our attentions, by being contributing, mature members who add to the TMF, then when the need for more coverage arises, we (the mods) talk about who we have seen about who fits that profile, and come to an agreement.
Your titles will change based on number of posts:
Registered User (Minimum Posts: 1)
TMF JUNIOR (Minimum Posts: 50)
TMF REGULAR (Minimum Posts: 150)
TMF EXPERT (Minimum Posts: 300)
TMF MASTER (Minimum Posts: 600)
Myriads.
People become mods be being noticed by the mods that are here already.
If you post regularly, and make intelligent points. Talk with us in the chat room, and in general attract our attentions, by being contributing, mature members who add to the TMF, then when the need for more coverage arises, we (the mods) talk about who we have seen about who fits that profile, and come to an agreement.
Your titles will change based on number of posts:
Registered User (Minimum Posts: 1)
TMF JUNIOR (Minimum Posts: 50)
TMF REGULAR (Minimum Posts: 150)
TMF EXPERT (Minimum Posts: 300)
TMF MASTER (Minimum Posts: 600)
Myriads.
thanks Myriads....
I was hoping it was something like that, since it does have alot to do with the communication between people.
I am sure Dave had a good idea with all the bikini babes and having a party for the mod's for the guys but my goal is to get more women reading and responding in this environment...
Maybe have a time in the chat set aside for conversation on womens topics..or anything that they want to talk about... Oprah move over! LOL that of course all members could come too. It could be like the Trivia.....same bat time ...same bat channel.... : )
Have a forum/moderator for women to ask questions and make posts for them until they get a little more comfortable .....The goal is to get them participating. Afterall without the female perspective and interaction it all becomes just you guys.....
Imagine a forum where there are as many women to contribute? Well lets see if we can try to get those numbers....communicating and having fun here, too.
Even without a mod status I would like to try some of these ideas but until then... I will start typing and getting my numbers up on posts to see what happens ...... Regular User reminds me of a drug title..... : ) But I can live with it until I am an expert like qjakal : )
Hope to get more of you women posting and having fun.... put your right foot in... * giggling*
: )
Donna
I was hoping it was something like that, since it does have alot to do with the communication between people.
I am sure Dave had a good idea with all the bikini babes and having a party for the mod's for the guys but my goal is to get more women reading and responding in this environment...
Maybe have a time in the chat set aside for conversation on womens topics..or anything that they want to talk about... Oprah move over! LOL that of course all members could come too. It could be like the Trivia.....same bat time ...same bat channel.... : )
Have a forum/moderator for women to ask questions and make posts for them until they get a little more comfortable .....The goal is to get them participating. Afterall without the female perspective and interaction it all becomes just you guys.....
Imagine a forum where there are as many women to contribute? Well lets see if we can try to get those numbers....communicating and having fun here, too.
Even without a mod status I would like to try some of these ideas but until then... I will start typing and getting my numbers up on posts to see what happens ...... Regular User reminds me of a drug title..... : ) But I can live with it until I am an expert like qjakal : )
Hope to get more of you women posting and having fun.... put your right foot in... * giggling*
: )
Donna
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Moi?
Ya gotta aim higher than being like me!! Nice idea about a "Ladies Hour"...works for the bars so perhaps it's grounded in firm sociodynamic principles! I'd LOVE to imagine a forum with equal numbers of males/females & 'lers/'lees, but unfortunately I have a pituitary condition that prevents me from being that happy.... Q
Ya gotta aim higher than being like me!! Nice idea about a "Ladies Hour"...works for the bars so perhaps it's grounded in firm sociodynamic principles! I'd LOVE to imagine a forum with equal numbers of males/females & 'lers/'lees, but unfortunately I have a pituitary condition that prevents me from being that happy.... Q
Codgers Corner...
I want an entire room! You haven't seen Strel...he uses oxygen up at a VERY rapid pace...even when he's not excited! Give him a reason to pant and the rest of us will be asphyxiated for sure!!
I don't remember seeing that post EQ, cause I bet I'd have had a comment (duh) on what a great idea it is or how young you are or some such witty goofy thing...
Perhaps we can start "small" and have a Mature TK Fascinators chatroom? How about midnight EST every Friday night if Myriads approves and we get some feedback? Not that I don't look forward to talking with the youngsters, but a change of pace would be nice! Q
I want an entire room! You haven't seen Strel...he uses oxygen up at a VERY rapid pace...even when he's not excited! Give him a reason to pant and the rest of us will be asphyxiated for sure!!
I don't remember seeing that post EQ, cause I bet I'd have had a comment (duh) on what a great idea it is or how young you are or some such witty goofy thing...
Perhaps we can start "small" and have a Mature TK Fascinators chatroom? How about midnight EST every Friday night if Myriads approves and we get some feedback? Not that I don't look forward to talking with the youngsters, but a change of pace would be nice! Q
Question
Hi there:
Since this is all based on trust, have you ever had a negative experience with a MOD who did not meet expectations?
Do you ever get together? Have you actually seen each other's faces?
What if after you are a MOD you are unable to fulfill your duties for a while?
Just wondering...
Thanks,
Knight Tickler
Hi there:
Since this is all based on trust, have you ever had a negative experience with a MOD who did not meet expectations?
Do you ever get together? Have you actually seen each other's faces?
What if after you are a MOD you are unable to fulfill your duties for a while?
Just wondering...
Thanks,
Knight Tickler
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In response to ktickler:
He said: Hi there:
Since this is all based on trust, have you ever had a negative experience with a MOD who did not meet expectations?
Do you ever get together? Have you actually seen each other's faces?
What if after you are a MOD you are unable to fulfill your duties for a while?
Yes, the TMF had a bad experience with a mod very early on in it's Ezboard days. Scott removed them after an overwhelming number of users presented their problems, and the other active mods came to a conclusion that the borad was better off without them as a mod.
No we don't get together. I'm in upstate NY, two other mods are in Vegas, another two in Germany, two in NYC metro area and I'm not honestly sure about the others. Far to scattered to meet. Some of do talk on the phone, and some of us have met each other. But I don't think any one of us has ever met/talked with all of the others off line. Hal if I'm not mistaken probably hold the record for meeting/talking on the phone with more of us then any other. But I would bet the farm on that 🙂
If a mod was unable to fulfill their duties and asked to be removed, I would honor their request, It wouldn't be very effective to try and force someone to be a better mod if they couldn't be due to life issues.
Myriads
He said: Hi there:
Since this is all based on trust, have you ever had a negative experience with a MOD who did not meet expectations?
Do you ever get together? Have you actually seen each other's faces?
What if after you are a MOD you are unable to fulfill your duties for a while?
Yes, the TMF had a bad experience with a mod very early on in it's Ezboard days. Scott removed them after an overwhelming number of users presented their problems, and the other active mods came to a conclusion that the borad was better off without them as a mod.
No we don't get together. I'm in upstate NY, two other mods are in Vegas, another two in Germany, two in NYC metro area and I'm not honestly sure about the others. Far to scattered to meet. Some of do talk on the phone, and some of us have met each other. But I don't think any one of us has ever met/talked with all of the others off line. Hal if I'm not mistaken probably hold the record for meeting/talking on the phone with more of us then any other. But I would bet the farm on that 🙂
If a mod was unable to fulfill their duties and asked to be removed, I would honor their request, It wouldn't be very effective to try and force someone to be a better mod if they couldn't be due to life issues.
Myriads
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Feedback on ideas
For the woman's oriented ideas floating about above: Talk with Mia ladies. She has be working on this very issue for some time, and has made an amazing bit of progress in making our female members feel more welcome here, and getting them more involved. I'm behind those efforts 100%
We, meaning the mods an I, discussed the idea of a special womans forum, and all came to the same conclusion, we want to keep the entire community interacting in the same area, not split it up and fragment it. We feel that women can feel secure here mixed in the general population, and will work very hard if we see signs that they are not.
As to the 'mature' chat room time. Here's my idea, arrange a time to pop in and use the place and see what develops. If you 'old folk' meet there regularly at a specific time, then you will carve out a nitch. I've tended to see that the majority of people who speak in the room, can quickly direct the conversation. So just come in numbers 🙂
Myriads
For the woman's oriented ideas floating about above: Talk with Mia ladies. She has be working on this very issue for some time, and has made an amazing bit of progress in making our female members feel more welcome here, and getting them more involved. I'm behind those efforts 100%
We, meaning the mods an I, discussed the idea of a special womans forum, and all came to the same conclusion, we want to keep the entire community interacting in the same area, not split it up and fragment it. We feel that women can feel secure here mixed in the general population, and will work very hard if we see signs that they are not.
As to the 'mature' chat room time. Here's my idea, arrange a time to pop in and use the place and see what develops. If you 'old folk' meet there regularly at a specific time, then you will carve out a nitch. I've tended to see that the majority of people who speak in the room, can quickly direct the conversation. So just come in numbers 🙂
Myriads
Kujman1
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To elah........
Elah raises a good point... and I know where it's coming from having recieved many of your emails... and if no one minds, because I've been waylayed lately, I'll answer them here as I have limited "up" time at the 'puter--
I wasn't elusive in my private answers back to anyone because I honestly have NO clue as to what they seek now for mods. It was different when it first started and I got on board. I know they try to keep everyone's best interest at heart.
To offer more- I agree with the emails: if Mod's are going to post info, they should know what they speak of- I mean, who could argue that? And if that info is wrong- who's going to remove it and watch out for others? Again- I agree.
There should be some guidelines/qualifications/experience levels in my opinion (no disrespect to any mods here).... and not just their (or my) word for it- some pictures or proof of some type... some history to them, whatever.. otherwise I could claim I climbed Mount Everest naked packing only Ring-Dings for food and then tickled Pamela Lee, who was sitting there in stocks with six naked dorm girls all waiting for me- ho hum- and it would be taken as fact (making me the greatest mod on Earth to some I suppose, but not to me-because it's bull and doesn't help anyone at all, and I'd freeze my brass knookies off)...
Without that knowledge assurance, in my opinion- you can have no trust, and I think that's what its all about here, right? Someone comes here for advice or a how-to. They look up to another for help. If you cannot help others along, pass them to someone who can. The idea is to share it if you're good at it -OR unique at it- not be "titled" for it and appear unapproachable. If given the wrong answer in a post- someone gets hurt in some fashion mentally or physically. Who can you turn to for solid advice then?
Outside the TMF, in the tickling/bondage scene- it seems that everyone is an overnight "expert". Yet look at what they accomplish in photo proof or adventure details and it tells you a very different story. They may get instant acknowledgement for false deeds- but that's it. NO depth. The real proof is in the pudding- and when you meet them, right? Haven't any of you met others who bragged up a storm- only to be so disappointed in their ability that you wished you were anywhere but there?
Here it's different and should remain that way. We wish to share the truths, as well as the bad points... or a simple "duh, I dunno- ya got me on dat one, bub!"... from people who actually know... for example in my own approach- to exchange fantasy in some places for total reality... so that anyone and everyone can enjoy their times with a feather to it's max- just like "the Pro's" do it 😉
But that brings us back to guidelines and knowledge. Not everyone is an expert on everything. For example, anyone who's ever eaten one of my Magic Marmelade Marble Cakes knows NEVER to ask me for any baking secrets if they wish to keep any of their relatives alive and healthy. That's also why I don't post about it. On my lawyer's advice.
Another Example: There was MISinformation given out in a recent thread. This was not done on purpose, but in a helpful fashion. Even though I had posted many times about the subject, even here on the TMF, people didn't wait to get the real info. Others then added to it, pretending they had such "experiences" when it's obvious to someone like me that they were merely creating fiction for the reader's pleasures (or for their boasting?). Thats like throwing gasoline on a fire. Sadly, someone read it, tried it, and wound up feeling the heat from that fire.
In my opinion? A mod should know the difference AND then try to stop that- IF they have the power to do so.
Every mod I know (personally, that is) actually looks out for all of you, as do I... as best I can- it's not an ego thing... we love to see people reach out and move forward, help them along and to avoid the many mistakes we may have fallen prey to along the route... some of us perhaps are considered among the best at what we do, others are known as "firsts" in their fields- all have something to offer. The last thing we ever want to hear is that something went wrong based on what we told them. I love to see and hear the smiles, not the frustration of tickling. There's already enough frustration in this world... believe me.
Those are my thoughts on what a mod should be, for what they're worth...
KJ
Elah raises a good point... and I know where it's coming from having recieved many of your emails... and if no one minds, because I've been waylayed lately, I'll answer them here as I have limited "up" time at the 'puter--
I wasn't elusive in my private answers back to anyone because I honestly have NO clue as to what they seek now for mods. It was different when it first started and I got on board. I know they try to keep everyone's best interest at heart.
To offer more- I agree with the emails: if Mod's are going to post info, they should know what they speak of- I mean, who could argue that? And if that info is wrong- who's going to remove it and watch out for others? Again- I agree.
There should be some guidelines/qualifications/experience levels in my opinion (no disrespect to any mods here).... and not just their (or my) word for it- some pictures or proof of some type... some history to them, whatever.. otherwise I could claim I climbed Mount Everest naked packing only Ring-Dings for food and then tickled Pamela Lee, who was sitting there in stocks with six naked dorm girls all waiting for me- ho hum- and it would be taken as fact (making me the greatest mod on Earth to some I suppose, but not to me-because it's bull and doesn't help anyone at all, and I'd freeze my brass knookies off)...
Without that knowledge assurance, in my opinion- you can have no trust, and I think that's what its all about here, right? Someone comes here for advice or a how-to. They look up to another for help. If you cannot help others along, pass them to someone who can. The idea is to share it if you're good at it -OR unique at it- not be "titled" for it and appear unapproachable. If given the wrong answer in a post- someone gets hurt in some fashion mentally or physically. Who can you turn to for solid advice then?
Outside the TMF, in the tickling/bondage scene- it seems that everyone is an overnight "expert". Yet look at what they accomplish in photo proof or adventure details and it tells you a very different story. They may get instant acknowledgement for false deeds- but that's it. NO depth. The real proof is in the pudding- and when you meet them, right? Haven't any of you met others who bragged up a storm- only to be so disappointed in their ability that you wished you were anywhere but there?
Here it's different and should remain that way. We wish to share the truths, as well as the bad points... or a simple "duh, I dunno- ya got me on dat one, bub!"... from people who actually know... for example in my own approach- to exchange fantasy in some places for total reality... so that anyone and everyone can enjoy their times with a feather to it's max- just like "the Pro's" do it 😉
But that brings us back to guidelines and knowledge. Not everyone is an expert on everything. For example, anyone who's ever eaten one of my Magic Marmelade Marble Cakes knows NEVER to ask me for any baking secrets if they wish to keep any of their relatives alive and healthy. That's also why I don't post about it. On my lawyer's advice.
Another Example: There was MISinformation given out in a recent thread. This was not done on purpose, but in a helpful fashion. Even though I had posted many times about the subject, even here on the TMF, people didn't wait to get the real info. Others then added to it, pretending they had such "experiences" when it's obvious to someone like me that they were merely creating fiction for the reader's pleasures (or for their boasting?). Thats like throwing gasoline on a fire. Sadly, someone read it, tried it, and wound up feeling the heat from that fire.
In my opinion? A mod should know the difference AND then try to stop that- IF they have the power to do so.
Every mod I know (personally, that is) actually looks out for all of you, as do I... as best I can- it's not an ego thing... we love to see people reach out and move forward, help them along and to avoid the many mistakes we may have fallen prey to along the route... some of us perhaps are considered among the best at what we do, others are known as "firsts" in their fields- all have something to offer. The last thing we ever want to hear is that something went wrong based on what we told them. I love to see and hear the smiles, not the frustration of tickling. There's already enough frustration in this world... believe me.
Those are my thoughts on what a mod should be, for what they're worth...
KJ
