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Moderator Recruitment III: The Recruit-ening [Closed]

ModThe Djinn··18 votes·4,689 views

#Recruitment is currently closed. Thanks to everyone who applied!


Hello again, Boards!

It’s time for another Volunteer Moderation Team recruitment thread!

This time we’re doing things a little differently. If you think you’re a good fit, hop onto our Moderator Discord, verify your account, and then ping @Moderator in the #Moderation-Recruitment channel. A member of the volunteer team will pull you into a room to chat for a bit, and we’ll get back to you on Discord if we think you’re what we’re looking for. Note that, as we are a volunteer team (and there is a major US holiday this weekend), you might not get an immediate response, but we will try to get to everyone as quickly and efficiently as we can. It's a bit of an experiment, so bear with us.

#What We’re Looking For

  • A good understanding of the Board Rules and the Summoner’s Code, and a willingness to enforce both on the Boards.
  • A desire to help keep the boards ship-shape (well, board-shaped) through active moderation.
  • An interest in generally improving the Board Community.
  • The ability to work in a team environment.
  • The ability to make independent decisions and utilize moderator discretion, and a willingness to discuss your decisions later if the need arises.
  • An understanding that, as part of your moderation responsibilities, you may sometimes be asked to enforce rules or accept decisions that you may not personally fully agree with.
  • Good conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
  • The ability to both give and accept constructive feedback.

#Nifty Bonuses

  • A good posting history, free of serious violations.
  • A strong, largely positive community presence.

Looking forward to chatting with you, and ask any questions you might have below!

##--The Volunteer Team

41 Comments

Sex Crazed Eve10 votes

make me a mod so I can ban anyone who disagrees with me

ModPeriscope1 votes

Don’t make her a mod.

Your move.

Sex Crazed Eve2 votes

w0w r00d

ModPeriscope1 votes

I kid. :)

BestJhinUniverse1 votes

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make me a mod so I can ban anyone who disagrees with me

Sounds like you're a perfect fit for the slave labor.

[sg-miss-fortune]

Odysseus2632 votes

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c-.. c-carry me senpai..

[sg-soraka]

MagicFlyingLlama1 votes

[{quoted}](name=Attysu The Poro,realm=NA,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=nYLjkZtx,comment-id=0000,timestamp=2018-03-29T21:56:54.298+0000)

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[zombie-brand-mindblown]

HalcyonDweller7 votes

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Not sure if I qualify but I have the motivation and most of the skills necessary.

Auld5 votes

Come join us, we have cake!

Merevel1 votes

[slayer-jinx-unamused]

What type of cake?

A Nunu5 votes
InTheory4 votes

I'd consider myself to apply to that, but there are three things that really disqualify becoming a mod:

  • I don't like the way moderators are not supported in what they do. No appreciation and no way to revamp the boards in a way you think is better for boards as a discussion plattform.
  • I don't agree to the laissez-faire rules that are the reason why gameplay boards are such a huge mess and no matter how hard you dislike the toxicity there - a mod is not allowed to remove the most shit as long as they're not asking someone to die.
  • Even though I'm lurking here quite regularly, I don't like to put myself in a position where I'm required to be active at some point. I'm one of those guys that takes their duty very seriously IF they opt into one.
Deep Terror Nami5 votes

You might be more interested in it than you think, then.

  • We are supported and we do have the ability to make changes to the boards, and our input on it is taken seriously. We are limited in what we can get, but we do more than just moderate.
  • Gameplay is a really hard place to take care of, but we do action on offensive and abusive behavior there the same as the other sub-boards, it really doesn't need to be threats before we take action. The negative and low-effort environment there is something that is near the top of our list for improving; if you're really passionate about changing this, we're interested in seeing what you've got to say.
  • We don't require a high amount of activity on the boards, or a quota for making mod actions. The position is a volunteer one and the Volunteers are only expected to give what they are able and willing to. When we are looking at posting history, we do prefer more activity but high activity isn't required, more just helps us get a better feel for if you're a good fit.
InTheory2 votes

I just don't consider myself unbiased enough to do such a job. I'd be totally running around banning everyone who acts somewhat toxic - which would end up being half the gameplay popularity xD

CrazFight 3 votes

A good posting history, free of serious violations.

Oof

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Is a perma suspension considered a serious violation O_o (if it was revoked 2 years ago?)

Deep Terror Nami5 votes

Probably wouldn't count against you, if your more recent behavior is acceptable. People change, and we understand and embrace that!

Merevel1 votes

Iv never been a mod, just admins of my own discord servers, so I will pass for now.

Myrmiron3 votes

Take me and I'll permaban anyone posting that they're permab& ingame and move all the garbage threads to Memes & Games!

The Stabby Tabby3 votes

Hohoho, I aint fallin for this again.

Rejection isn't gonna be more fun the third time bucko.

I'd like to be a mod, I have experience moderating forums and actively visit the board, but I'm not even sure those things matter.

I'll still look but I aint gettin my hopes up again.

Imperial Pandaa3 votes

I get the norm is wait for people to show interest, but have you all ever approached someone or dropped a hint to those you want to apply?

Deep Terror Nami3 votes

Yes, though that doesn't mean if we haven't approached you we think you're not a good fit or aren't interested, nor does it mean anyone we approach gets a foot in the door.

Imperial Pandaa1 votes

Of course ^-^ . I do find it neat to know that you all do approach/hint to some. Thanks for the info DTN.

PurpleKingCrazy2 votes

Of course I may not qualify for this I just want to say I hope someone understands a positive experience and I don't think I have enough interest in this position. Tyvm.

Taliyah

CrazFight 2 votes

I have the motivation

;~; Thats all you need man!

Galacius2 votes

Despite the rumors that may exist... there are some really good people in this program. I didn’t agree with some of the internal politics, but this program does provide a positive experience. I just caution you all to be careful and be open to opinions but don’t be afraid to assert your own. Your opinion is valuable and the smallest of voices makes a big difference.

tobequitefrank2 votes

lol youre the one doing the recruiting? LMAO

DeerGreenwood1 votes

I have interest in this position, but I have a crippling fear of being rejected... Is it worth the risk of humiliating myself?

ModThe Djinn5 votes

{quoted}

I have interest in this position, but I have a crippling fear of being rejected... Is it worth the risk of humiliating myself?

That's something only you can really answer. :)

Nojima1 votes

First fix ur lp system thats old 8 years,fix matcmaking,give players more option to report some1,enforce korea baning,if they not play good at the neded level soon he will be reported,if i tell some1 to stfu when i m right in the game,he has no right to say something back at me,this ofc foes for me as well,fix ur chest greed system,cuz heroes of the storm gives u more from chest then league,give players voice in game,give options to mute,etc..,if u dont beleive it try it like i did,then i ll apply for moderator..

notice me Sin pi2 votes

a volunteer forum moderator cant fix LP system, improve report system, auto-mute someone's chat based on another player's mood oh wait there's the mute button, and add in voice chat it's already a thing in 2018, just saying. That's something relevant to actual Rioters, not volunteers.

And also,

{quoted}

if i tell some1 to stfu when i m right in the game,he has no right to say something back at me,this ofc foes for me as well

I dont think anyone would want someone with that philosophy as a forum mod

The Highest Noon1 votes

And here I am just about to post about how I'm still having to take surveys even though I'm banned for a few days.

[sg-janna]

Pac1f1c R1m1 votes

the code execution cannot proceed because BugSplat.dll was not found.Reinstallig the program may fix this problem help me plz

ModThe Djinn4 votes

{quoted}

the code execution cannot proceed because BugSplat.dll was not found.Reinstallig the program may fix this problem help me plz

Sorry -- I'm a volunteer forum moderator, not Riot Tech Support. I'd consider running the repair function or, failing that, reinstalling League.

MagicFlyingLlama1 votes

{quoted}

the code execution cannot proceed because BugSplat.dll was not found.Reinstallig the program may fix this problem help me plz

Run the LoL installer if you cant open the launcher, otherwise go to the settings in the launcher and do a repair.

Zero Shingetsu1 votes

Though I am thoroughly qualified, uniquely suited, deeply in tune with the heartbeat of the community, and remarkably eloquent, I am afraid I lack the motivation to place such a role over other, more exigent affairs. Your expression of interest in my expertise is, however, noted.

Pennysocks1 votes

i am interested!

COBRA C0MM4NDER1 votes

Provide cooked roadrunners, and I'll sign on. My current provider (ACME Inc.) has been rather quiet on the internet as of late, and I'd like something else to do besides running after birbs and dropping anvils on my head.

Get Ogre Here1 votes

Oh god I'd have to talk in a voice chat? Maybe I'm not cut out for this

[sg-lulu]

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