How are ATS Moderators chosen?

originally posted by: SLAYER69
a reply to: IAMTAT

Relax

Just Jehovah witnesses, Do what I do..

Answer the door in the nude and ask them in.

Then you will find out Mr Slayer why they all have big smirks on their faces Jesus loves you

I have to say, I'm enjoying this ongoing, open discussion (off the field of battle), where members, Moderators, Super Moderators, and Administrators can simply drop in, come together to meet, share and exchange info.

If might make a nice addition to ATS...kind of a 24/7 ATS 'Casablanca-like' gathering 'lounge'.

a reply to: IAMTAT

Hm. I don't have any lounge slippers. I think the maid forgot to put them in my room

I am not sure why I was chosen but I feel very lucky to work with the people I get to work with and I have a whole new level of respect as to how the site is run.
Very classy and professional and as was already said....consensus.

We might not always agree but we are a team....to me that counts for A LOT.

a reply to: DrumsRfun

How often do you all get together to discuss running the site? Do you all get emails from the Administrators on a regular basis?

a reply to: IAMTAT

Carrier Pigeon.

They didn't tell me at first though, and I thought they were chicken hawks and shot 'em down.

We all get together every other Wednesday in a bi-monthly semi-annual way, but only if that Wednesday falls on a prime number, and on the 30th of Feb.

Moderators are chosen the old fashioned way...through bribery super mods are just the super rich.../sarc
a reply to: IAMTAT

originally posted by: Hoosierdaddy71
Well if this website is ran like every company I've ever worked for , then they just find the least qualified people and put them in charge.

originally posted by: MystikMushroom
Hm. I don't have any lounge slippers. I think the maid forgot to put them in my room

I also can't seem to find my lounge slippers. We really do need to talk to the maid...

ZAPH!!!???


***runs back into the corner***

a reply to: _BoneZ_

Don't look at me. Drums took that over when he became low man on the totem pole.

originally posted by: MystikMushroom
a reply to: IAMTAT

Hm. I don't have any lounge slippers. I think the maid forgot to put them in my room

Okay. Dumb idea.
Just a thought.

a reply to: Djarums
I wondered about who should mod what forums and thought of Zaphod since I notice he knows all about aviation, and I see him posting in that forum. So he was a good example to use.

The answer is pretty much what's been described here, diversity of opinion, decency, intelligence, and the ability to debate the topic rather than defame your fellow are what we look for. When we notice a member who has those attributes we add them to an ongoing list of names that we refer to when we see the need coming for more staff.

The actual decision process is a matter of matching the needs of the site with the attributes/skill set of the individual(s) being considered.

I can tell you that each and every one of those who have staff under their name I consider a friend and have immense appreciation and respect for their altruism.

Just as the site would not be what it is without each and every member, it could not be what it is without these people giving of their time and intelligence on the staff.

I know Springer should always have the last word on anything ATS...but as OP, I just want to thank ALL of the mems, Mods (EVEN the 'Mean Girls' 'Mod squad' who made fun of my ATS 'Lounge' idea) , Super Mods, Administrators and Owner...for answering all our questions. It was fun to learn about how the 'other half' lives.
Thanks again,
-TAT

a reply to: IAMTAT

I think you must have 60 gazillion stars, and your lightning bolt must be up to 50 gabillion.

No?

Ah, come on. You know as well as I do there is only ONE criteria.

You must be very, very goodlooking.

originally posted by: Springer
The answer is pretty much what's been described here, diversity of opinion, decency, intelligence, and the ability to debate the topic rather than defame your fellow are what we look for. When we notice a member who has those attributes we add them to an ongoing list of names that we refer to when we see the need coming for more staff.

The actual decision process is a matter of matching the needs of the site with the attributes/skill set of the individual(s) being considered.

I can tell you that each and every one of those who have staff under their name I consider a friend and have immense appreciation and respect for their altruism.

Just as the site would not be what it is without each and every member, it could not be what it is without these people giving of their time and intelligence on the staff.

There is such a thing in nature Mr Springer called the judas goat en.wikipedia.org...

I may be young at this conspiracy stuff / but i learn really quick

p.s i think i might just buy up some shares in some conspiracy sites as they all seem to need money to keep them afloat and some change hands like used cars , a good buisness idea that none seem to jump at