Moderator Applications

[S0rath 0f the Black Sun]

TO: Omniscient, SupportForums owner/administrator

MODERATION APPLICATION FORM:

1. Are you at least 16 years old?
Yes (I'm 24)

2. What time zone are you in (GMT -/+X)?
GMT +8

3. What's your internet connection speed?
About 786 kBps regularly to 1 MBps when offpeak.

4. What topics interest you most at SF?
Specifically:
Site News and Feedback
The Welcome Mat
PC Hardware Help and Desktop Support
Laptop and Netbook Help
Virus Infection and Computer Security
Networking, Wifi, and Internet Connection Help
Python Programming Language
Graphic Design and Tutorials
Emotional Support
Video Gaming
Media Moguls
Website Development

5. How many hours per week can you moderate?
Roughly 56-84 hours per week (I'm usually on when the mods are away), and I am currently not working and self studying.

6. How would you utilize your time as a moderator?
Since SF is still of small size, I can have time to go to almost all sections in SF that have a high level of activity at that time. I would mostly personally message people who need help or have knowingly or unknowingly violated site/forum rules (I believe in a high level of discretion) and/or redirect him to the rules and announcements section, if he has queries as to the reason(s) of the violation, I will do my best to elaborate it for him. In these circumstances I could issue a warning which would depend on moderation parameters set by the administrator/owner (Omniscient) or if by my own discretion, according to the gravity of the situation or both. These will be done along with answering reports, answering inquiries about the site and about topics in the forum as best as possible with a high level of objectivity. While moderating, personal relations, prejudice and other foreseeable and unavoidable situations addressing subjectivity will be avoided to avoid bias and inadequacy in moderating. If there are some difficulties that I cannot address alone, I may seek the help of a more senior moderator or the administrator himself.

7. Are you able to keep a level head while performing moderator duties?
Yes, objectivity, foresight and discretion would be the principles heralding my duties as a moderator IF given the chance.


Thank you for reading. Have a nice day.




>S0rath 0f the Black Sun


PS: For the record, I have limited experience in moderating forumboards. I have been co-administrator for a KINGSOFCHAOS organization forum and later on when we merged with another organization, I was a section moderator.