[CLOSED] We're Recruiting Moderators for the NA Boards!

ModWuks·Nov 27, 2018·20 votes·127,546 views

Applications: CLOSED

Hey, you! Do you possess a certain set of skills that you feel would be beneficial to the Boards?

With the year coming to a close, we want to ensure that we have the capacity to keep up with moderating the Boards into the new year, while also allowing players to contribute to the Boards community in a different way. With that being said, we're re-opening applications for Boards Moderators here on the League of Legends North American Boards.

The deadline for applications will be at 11:59PM PST on Friday, December 14, 2018. Applicants who pass the initial application screening will continue with phase 2, which will include a short round-table voice or chat interview with other folks in the Moderation Team. We will be selecting qualified candidates who possess all or most of the following attributes we are looking for.

Moderator Application (CLOSED)

Qualifications

History of frequent engagement and currently active on the Boards
Does not have an excessive history of breaking the Universal Rules or in-game punishments
Open to taking constructive direction in moderation and working collaboratively with Riot and other volunteers
Thick-skinned and the ability to detach personal feelings from moderation activities (stay calm and diplomatic in any situation)

Moderator Expectations

Be active in the community and facilitate discussions
Keeping the sub-board clean per Universal Rules
Be fair and distance from favoritism
Escalate discussions or comments as needed to Riot
Be the voice of the community and share those concerns to Riot

Moderator Privileges

Name color, Moderator title, and icon on the Boards
Visibility to reported content
Delete discussion and comments
Disable commenting in a discussion
Pin a comment
Sticky discussions

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reply to this thread or reach out on the NA Boards Discord.

To make it easier to plan out your responses, here is a copy of the questionnaire portion of the application:

Why are you interested in this position?

What would you do to foster the Boards community?
What sub-boards do you frequent the most?
How did you come about the Boards? Are you currently active?
Is there anything you would do differently in moderation where you feel current moderation is coming short?
What kind of challenges do you forsee if you were selected as a Moderator?
Do you have any current or past experience in moderation or forum communities?
Anything else you'd like to share?

Good luck!

104 Comments

ShmeeveNov 28, 201812 votes

Laughing Fish

MelledoneusDec 8, 20184 votes

#ChucklingHalibut

LdegIfxZqNNov 30, 201812 votes

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Does not have an excessive history of breaking the Universal Rules or in-game punishments

Thick-skinned and the ability to detach personal feelings from moderation activities (stay calm and diplomatic in any situation)

Keeping the sub-board clean per Universal Rules

Be fair and distance from favoritism

Need to teach the current board mods this shit. Especially the favoritism.

Without naming names there is a certain Singed person who gets away with shit all of the time. Including but not limited to, harassment, trolling, spamming, rank shaming, etc.

Smokin PenguinDec 1, 20185 votes

Multi billion dollar company wants free labour...

No thanks, i think i'll pass! [sg-ahri-3]

ı Sona ıDec 2, 20181 votes

[{quoted}](name=Smokin Penguin,realm=NA,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=esmq1djb,comment-id=0016,timestamp=2018-12-01T19:42:30.057+0000)

Multi billion dollar company wants free labour...

No thanks, i think i'll pass! [sg-ahri-3]

I think it'd look nice on a resume!

ModWuksDec 2, 20183 votes

Penguin has a point, though. You can call it what it is, and it is free labor. But there are also benefits, as you mention, such as an item on a resume and potentially relevant experience.

The value of the trade-off differs between people, and that's completely fine.

Smokin PenguinDec 2, 20182 votes

And because there are people that think like you and the guy above, companies will continue to take advantage of people's dreams and aspirations, by either underpaying them cough Blizzard cough cough or not paying them at all by calling it ~~free labour~~ internship...

Their mentality is simple: Why pay people to do something when we can have them do it for free... We'll just call it, gaining experience!

You are working for THE League of Legends website owned by RIOT games and you are still not getting paid for the work that you put in. Fucking 4chan pays it's mods maybe not much but at least it's something...

The value of the trade-off differs between people, and that's completely fine.

Yes, it's fine when you are getting paid something, you aren't doing charity work ffs...

You remind me of that dog that is sitting in it's burning house while sipping from his cup of coffee and saying "This is fine"

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act, a federal law) Companies sometimes decide to actively ignore it because they don't think people will complain. In order for an unpaid internship to be exempt from minimum wage laws, all of the following have to be true:

The internship has to be similar to the type of training you would get at a vocational school.
The internship has to be for your benefit (not necessarily for the benefit of the company, more on that next).
Your employer can't get any immediate advantage from having you there. In fact, the opposite may sometimes be true. Having you there could be a disadvantage to the company.
You can't "take the job" of somebody that they would normally have to pay. You actually have to work under the close observation of a paid staffer.
You aren't necessarily promised a job at the end of your internship.
Both you and the employer both understand that you aren't being paid (seems pretty straight forward).

So, if all of those are true, then the company isn't violating the Fair Labor Standards Act and don't have to pay you. It is a little different for non-profit organizations because people can volunteer for them.

BeersteinDec 9, 20182 votes

[{quoted}](name=Smokin Penguin,realm=NA,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=esmq1djb,comment-id=0016000000000000,timestamp=2018-12-02T09:40:25.621+0000)

And because there are people that think like you and the guy above, companies will continue to take advantage of people's dreams and aspirations, by either underpaying them cough Blizzard cough cough or not paying them at all by calling it ~~free labour~~ internship...

Their mentality is simple: Why pay people to do something when we can have them do it for free... We'll just call it, gaining experience!

You are working for THE League of Legends website owned by RIOT games and you are still not getting paid for the work that you put in. Fucking 4chan pays it's mods maybe not much but at least it's something...

Yes, it's fine when you are getting paid something, you aren't doing charity work ffs...

You remind me of that dog that is sitting in it's burning house while sipping from his cup of coffee and saying "This is fine"

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act, a federal law) Companies sometimes decide to actively ignore it because they don't think people will complain. In order for an unpaid internship to be exempt from minimum wage laws, all of the following have to be true:

The internship has to be similar to the type of training you would get at a vocational school.

The internship has to be for your benefit (not necessarily for the benefit of the company, more on that next).

Your employer can't get any immediate advantage from having you there. In fact, the opposite may sometimes be true. Having you there could be a disadvantage to the company.

You can't "take the job" of somebody that they would normally have to pay. You actually have to work under the close observation of a paid staffer.

You aren't necessarily promised a job at the end of your internship.

Both you and the employer both understand that you aren't being paid (seems pretty straight forward).

So, if all of those are true, then the company isn't violating the Fair Labor Standards Act and don't have to pay you. It is a little different for non-profit organizations because people can volunteer for them.

Agreed 100%, but people are too busy sucking up to call it what it is. Some small publishers in the past relied on mods cause they had no money, and I can't complain as they try to scrape by.

Seeing it grow into big companies like Riot doing it is actually sad and pathetic though. "You'll get resume experience" the oldest cop out to not pay people working for you, and a serious issue in general in the gaming industry where employees not just "Volunteer mods" are treated like trash, overworked, and underpaid simply because they should be "happy to have the honor of working here" while the company sits there pocketing the money. The fact that "It's experience in THIS INDUSTRY" as some are pointing out, just further highlights the global problem in the gaming industry, and how they treat their employees.

Moderation is the office equivilent of flipping burgers at McDonalds in the food industry, but they should be grateful to do it free for experience in an entry level job that offers no training for advancement in the same industry? Get real. Ironically, this means they want people to be grateful to work for free at an entry level job that offers no skills other than for that exact job, which is taken by other people doing it for free. Then they act like it's a two way street where both parties benefit? lol.

It's a huge problem, and several here (pretty much every downvote brigaded post) have called them out on it. It's good to see that to some degree, people are starting to say no, and question it. I know there are also some companies that moved away from voulenteer mods for this reason, and a serious lack of quality from voulenteer mods, but what can you expect from unpaid employees? (yeah yeah, keep calling them "voulenteers," we get it Riot, we really do)

Smokin PenguinDec 2, 20181 votes

Some companies don't even let you use them as a reference...

ModWuksDec 2, 20182 votes

I haven't had a problem with that from Riot

BeersteinNov 28, 20183 votes

Have you tried paying your employees?

I guess getting sued for unfair pay Riot realized that equal pay for all is a reality, simply don't pay people.

HeyItzSteveNov 28, 201813 votes

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Have you tried paying your employees?

I guess getting sued for unfair pay Riot realized that equal pay for all is a reality, simply don't pay people.

Board Moderators are not employees of Riot. They volunteer for their position.

King JarvanNov 28, 20183 votes

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Board Moderators are not employees of Riot. They volunteer for their position.

I've never seen that role before. What does AtC Guru mean? :O

HeyItzSteveNov 29, 20182 votes

[{quoted}](name=Raid Bøss Jarvan,realm=NA,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=esmq1djb,comment-id=000700000000,timestamp=2018-11-28T19:59:54.236+0000)

I've never seen that role before. What does AtC Guru mean? :O

I think this post can answer your question. c:

HungryAngry2SPPNov 30, 20182 votes

{quoted}

Board Moderators are not employees of Riot. They volunteer for their position.

Are you an ascended moderator (atc guru)

HeyItzSteveNov 30, 20182 votes

{quoted}

Are you an ascended moderator (atc guru)

No, I’m not a moderator. [sg-lulu]

HungryAngry2SPPNov 30, 20182 votes

{quoted}

No, I’m not a moderator. [sg-lulu]

So I'm right. In fact you have ascended these low-life forms (just kidding) called moderators [slayer-jinx-wink]

GilgayuDec 1, 20182 votes

https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/ask-the-community/IVtyN8Y3-introducing-the-atc-gurus

In case you wonder what atc gurus are

geekloveDec 8, 20182 votes

{quoted}

Board Moderators are not employees of Riot. They volunteer for their position.

Volunteering for Riot is like volunteering for Apple or Nike or Samsung.

You're not volunteering to help a struggling charity, you're working for free for a company that's making millions upon millions of dollars. If people can get banned by a bot ingame, Riot should also use bots to moderate boards.

FullmuteAll playNov 30, 20183 votes

{quoted}

Moderator Privileges

Delete discussion and comments

Disable commenting in a discussion

This should not be presented as Privileges, it is what moderators must do only at appropriate situation. It is not what they can use as they wish. I believe this should be moved to requirements with some context to these functions.

PercentagesDec 14, 20183 votes

You guys are so biased and unfair who would want to do this?

limebusterNov 27, 20182 votes

thank you for this opportunity, I hope i'm considered as a possible candidate! MissFortune

ModWuksDec 6, 20182 votes

Good luck! :D

KovaxzNov 27, 20182 votes

If I felt like I could set enough time aside to do this I would, but I am well too aware that I don't have the kind of time to do this.

KovaxzNov 27, 20183 votes

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If I felt like I could set enough time aside to do this I would, but I am well too aware that I don't have the kind of time to do this.

But good on everyone who does. This is a lot of work

RicjeNov 28, 20183 votes

I completely understand the kind of work and time that goes into being a forum moderator. Was a community moderator (forum mod basically) over on EG's Fortnite forums for a while.

Kudos to those that become moderators and best of luck :)

PapugaNov 28, 20182 votes

What would be the time/presence requirements if one were to be come a moderator? Would one have to diversify ones sub-boards of interest? Ie. I don't follow competitive play closely but would love to be more involved in the gameplay and community side of the boards. That being said I enjoy reading about all aspects of the game and I wouldn't mind reading through posts on any board keeping an eye out for misbeviour or breaking of the Universal Rules. :)

ModThe DjinnNov 28, 20183 votes

{quoted}

What would be the time/presence requirements if one were to be come a moderator? Would one have to diversify ones sub-boards of interest? Ie. I don't follow competitive play closely but would love to be more involved in the gameplay and community side of the boards. That being said I enjoy reading about all aspects of the game and I wouldn't mind reading through posts on any board keeping an eye out for misbeviour or breaking of the Universal Rules. :)

There's no specific required time commitment, although we will check occasionally to see if someone really isn't actually participating in the program for extended periods of time -- we want all moderators to actually do moderation, but we understand it's a volunteer position and other things may take precedence.

We also want all moderators comfortable moderating all parts of the boards, but we provide some assistance with that!

FOR JUSTICENov 29, 20182 votes

but like, how do i know if i even qualify? i dont think ive ever done anything wrong, but not sure, ive been here too long to remember tbh.

how much is the time commitment? can i keep my normal boards habits (meming mostly)?

ModWuksNov 29, 20183 votes

We'll be mainly looking for folks with prior moderation experience and/or a very thorough understanding of Boards culture, with an ability to articulate how they will be able to bring positive change to the Boards.

I meme from time to time, but there's a time for memeing and a time for acting like a moderator, and you'll need to understand when you can do each in certain situations. For instance, if someone is really upset about a post removal, you wouldn't want to throw memes at them; likewise, if someone is memeing, you don't need to act entirely moderator-like.

TinyBootyDec 1, 20182 votes

I've actually considered this when the first moderator post was made, but I knew I wouldn't be able to since I'm not very active on the boards so it kind of kills any chance I would have. GL to everyone applying! [slayer-jinx-wink]

ı Sona ıDec 2, 20182 votes

We already provide free labor in the form of continuous data mining for Riot, as the hours of playing are analyzed by a number of sources to help determine how to make the game better and Riot more moneys! We are cogs in the machine!!!!!!!!!!!

GilgayuDec 6, 20181 votes

[{quoted}](name=ı Sona ı,realm=NA,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=esmq1djb,comment-id=0019,timestamp=2018-12-02T09:26:20.411+0000)

We already provide free labor in the form of continuous data mining for Riot, as the hours of playing are analyzed by a number of sources to help determine how to make the game better and Riot more moneys! We are cogs in the machine!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a free game btw.

It is a good enough game for Riot to deserve at least some data...

ModWuksDec 7, 20181 votes

If I'm not mistaken, I think Sona was memeing

ı Sona ıDec 7, 20181 votes

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If I'm not mistaken, I think Sona was memeing

Well a little half and half in there.

As they say in the business world: if the product someone's uses is free, then the user is the actual product. This screams true with the data gathered by Facebook helping them maintain their billionaire revenues in part through targeted advertising thanks to the extrapolated data we provide in not only our general profile but in the things we Like, not to mention the deals Facebook has made with other companies allowing them to use some of that data.

Cogs in the machine!! Wake me up inside!! Running through my head running through my head! (end memeing)

[sona-playing]

Jo0oDec 4, 20182 votes

If you guys ever adopt a "Fuck it, burn the forest down" approach, my bourbon and I will be here in a heartbeat. You know how to reach me.

ModWuksDec 4, 20182 votes

https://media.giphy.com/media/xT0BKyzsIglmWE8oDK/giphy.gif

CircuitsDec 7, 20182 votes

Let me guess, requirement number one is that you agree with anything and everything Riot does no matter how terrible it is for the game? The boys at Riot could use some refreshers on ethics, morals and the concept of 'Group Think'.

OtakuBurritoNov 28, 20181 votes

I want to apply as mod as I've cleaned up my act a lot and I usually get honored in game a lot for being tilt proof.

But I'm just afraid that my past (3 years ago) on boards may ruin my chances. Should I still apply?

Also, I like to meme so are Memers allowed?

ModDaenrysTargaryenNov 28, 20184 votes

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I want to apply as mod as I've cleaned up my act a lot and I usually get honored in game a lot for being tilt proof.

But I'm just afraid that my past (3 years ago) on boards may ruin my chances. Should I still apply?

Also, I like to meme so are Memers allowed?

Apply and see, Memers are always allowed

Pokemonred200Nov 28, 20181 votes

I forgot to post my username on boards (even though I submitted my discord username, which is only off by the fact that it adds the accent to the e in Pokémon).

Do I have to resubmit my entire application, or can I talk to someone to have what's already been submitted edited? (I don't use Google Forms often)

ModWuksNov 28, 20183 votes

I can fix it

Get Ogre HereNov 29, 20181 votes

Does applying later hurt my chances at all? I want to think about if I'm really fit for the position before I actually apply because I don't want to be made moderator and just say "huh.. I didn't think I'd get this far." As cool as it'd be, I don't want to waste anyone's time.

ModWuksNov 29, 20182 votes

While some of the moderators may start looking at the earlier applications before the deadline, most of the actual evaluation from the team will occur sometime after the applications close. That being said, we won't judge a later application as any better or worse than an earlier application.

On another note, an earlier application doesn't mean an earlier reply. Most notifications will be done around the same time.

CheeZForRealNov 29, 20181 votes

Do I have to meet all requirements? I'm not active on the boards but I have past experience being a moderator on some fourms and servers for other games. I'm capable of keeping my head straight when it comes to heated arguments and working with other people to moderate fourms and what not.

ModThe DjinnNov 29, 20182 votes

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Do I have to meet all requirements? I'm not active on the boards but I have past experience being a moderator on some fourms and servers for other games. I'm capable of keeping my head straight when it comes to heated arguments and working with other people to moderate fourms and what not.

Meeting all the requirements perfectly isn't necessarily critical. If you're not super active but we think you'd be great at, say, handling the report queue, we might be interested. Board activity is always good though, as it's nice for people to be able to see that the moderators aren't faceless punishment machines.

WinterTimeCrimesDec 10, 20181 votes

Would you consider new players for the role of Moderator that do have past experience with Forum Moderation -- or your specifically looking for veteran players?

ModmichaelchanDec 10, 20182 votes

We’d be open to considering new players as moderators.

Best Liss NADec 12, 20181 votes

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HeyItzSteveDec 13, 20182 votes

[{quoted}](name=Best Liss NA,realm=NA,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=esmq1djb,comment-id=0029,timestamp=2018-12-12T15:35:21.049+0000)

they are doing a great job, perma banned another one of my accounts today... because you cant tell a kid he sucks at a champ, when he "miss clicks" his ulti 5 times in a ranked game. RIP neeko. The community is just so soft, I guess riot must follow the #metoo mentality.

Just want to make the distinction between Board Moderators and Riot: They are not related and they do not work for both. Board Moderators only moderate the Boards and have no control of the game punishments. The system that manages the punishment system is (mostly) automatic.

As for your perma-ban, you will usually receive the permanent ban after a 14-day suspension, which you must go through two chat restrictions (exceptions). If the only thing you said was "you're bad" or "you suck", you would not be banned right now. You would have likely said more than just that (or there was a gradual build-up of severe negativity over your recent games) and it was why you were banned.