What it takes to be a forum moderator?

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by qantar, Jan 27, 2009.

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  1. #1
    [To moderator: I don't know if this is the right place to post this. But if it's not, please remove this to where it should be]

    I always wanted to know what it takes to be a forum moderator? I'm interested to this kind of job and wanted to know more about it. Do you need some certificates to do this job? And how much can you earn from this job.
     
    qantar, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  2. scubita

    scubita Peon

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    #2
    So lets see:

    Its not :)


    You have to be a nerd + cool + responsible + angel (at least patience of an angel)


    Same as above.

    Nothing. Nada. Zip. Nientes.
     
    scubita, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  3. John LaO

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    #3
    ROFL. you made it really clear right there.. i guess being a moderator is considered a privilege rather than a job..:D but some pay you for it though.. maybe just some bonuses or something.
     
    John LaO, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  4. MontyFromSingleMinds

    MontyFromSingleMinds Peon

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    #4
    1) Patience - above all
    2) Knowledge of both the rules, and the community
    3) High level of people skills, and good writing ability.
    4) Willing to work for free (sadly, at most sites, even big ones making lots of money)
    5) Typically, the best ones are forum junkies, with a lot of time spent posting in forums
     
    MontyFromSingleMinds, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  5. dmi

    dmi Well-Known Member

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    You need to be a good friend with the administrator. :D
     
    dmi, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  6. TheNoose

    TheNoose Peon

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    #6
    You could just start your own forum ;)
    Then you'd even get paid :p
     
    TheNoose, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  7. sriducati

    sriducati Peon

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    #7
    well am looking for moderators for my chatting website www.1ma.net ..
    moderators will have the power to ban
    block
    kick off
    silence
    block IP
    of any users
    pm me if you are interested....
     
    sriducati, Sep 8, 2009 IP
  8. wallace0205

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    #8
    you can send pm directly to the administrator and request for a position as moderator.
     
    wallace0205, Sep 9, 2009 IP
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    lol yeah all moderators should get a salary- I actually just read an article from 2005 where dp was bringing in $10k a month from adsense- the wealth must be shared- j/k that probably barely covers the servers
     
    mcmatterson, Sep 9, 2009 IP
  10. vaibhavmeswani

    vaibhavmeswani Well-Known Member

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    i am in need of moderator and i am willing to share profit if someone really want to help me grow and will have a big forum. I know it will take time alone for me to grow again.
     
    vaibhavmeswani, Sep 11, 2009 IP