Important Announcement

Bond · 07-12-2004, 02:17 PM

All of our current moderators have been laid off. I have decided that GameTavern needs a change of pace. Part of that change of pace involves new moderating positions. There will now be four moderators that moderate the entire forums. Three of these moderators will be selected by myself and one will be selected by you guys.

If you would like to apply for one of these new moderator positions you may post your application in this thread with your past experience and a brief paragraph as to why you would like the job. Anyone may apply.

-Bond

EDIT: The application period will be open for a week.

Jonbo298 · 07-12-2004, 02:27 PM

I wouldn't mind being a mod again. Already had previous work with computer and old school. But I'd like the job since I can check pretty often if needed, but there have only been rare cases where you have to use mod duties (as I've seen first hand in the past which I regret them happening). I've only had to excersize my abilities a few times which was handled well enough after a few attempts. But keep me in mind.

Dylflon · 07-12-2004, 03:35 PM

Damn. I lost the contest forum.

Anyways, I suppose I'll apply.

Previous Experience: I've moderated the contest forum here and was a super mod at Electronic Gaming World after it was brought back from the dead briefly.

I would like this job because it would be good experience for when I make my site that will feature my production company's films on them. We plan to have a forum. If elected moderator, I promise to make fun summer games for all to enjoy in the contest forum.

Typhoid · 07-12-2004, 03:50 PM

I'll apply.

I know people may not like me as much as others, but think about it, if you need something posted, and you cant post it, i can do it.
I mean, whos here more than me?
And i have slightly cleaned up my act a little bit too.

I have no past experience as amod, but you have to start somewhere, correct? Why not here and now?
But seriously, think logically, im here more than almost anyone else for the majority of the time i have been here, so I would seem like the obvious choice if something needs to be changed.

Also i would like to add, i wouldnt abuse the privalages, such as changing posts etc. Unless its absolutely neccessary, No i may not have experience as a mod, but everybody starts somewhere, so like i said, why not here and now?

gekko · 07-12-2004, 04:27 PM

Damnit people, I want to see full resumes!

Jason1 · 07-12-2004, 05:05 PM

Um...am I the only one that is slightly pissed off by this? I mean, did we do anything wrong? I know for awhile there you were thinking about having us be required to post a news story or 2 each week, which I thought would be fine, but that never came about. We were told to try to make more activity in our forums, we did(at least I posted a few new topics). A change of pace was needed? How will this change anything at all, besides give us new moderators? I dont see this helping the boards anyways, thats for sure. Seems kinda pointless to me.

Vampyr · 07-12-2004, 06:09 PM

In responce to Jason: It's not pointless. I think this is a good idea, even if I dont get my position back. There was way too many moderators...What's the point in having a forum where over half the people moderate them? It was just silly. While I did enjoy my moderator position, I felt the value of it wasn't as special anymore, because almost everyone was a moderator.

And yes, I am applying for a moderator position:
Resume: (hey, Gekko said so)

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Zachary Wright
aka
Vampyr

Position Desired: GameTavern Moderator

Reason Desired: I want the position of GameTavern moderator because I feel that I was fully dedicated to my duties in previous experiances, and had an enjoyable time performing these duties. Being a moderator gives me a reason to stay on top of what's going on in gaming, and gives me incentive to research the latest news and media, so that not only I learn it, but so do my peers for which I am working for on GameTavern. Not only this, but I have an understanding of the rules and what is expected here at GT, and carry out actions to insure that they are followed. I am a very active member here, and can insure that these things are taken care of.

Education
Up to and including Sophomore year of High School

Training
As a previous GameTavern moderator

Employment History

GameTavern Moderator: Responcibilities include moderating the PS2 forums and the Writer's Guild forums. During my entire time of employment, I carried out my duties in an efficient, timely, and fair manor. I posted daily on the messege boards, and posted as much media and press releases as I could to keep them active. During my time as moderator, the Writer's Guild forum also saw an increased popularity, and I worked diligently to fill the Homepage with the latest news and media, along with reviews and editorials.

GamingNow! Writer: Responcibilities included posting as many news articles per day as I could, requiring no less than three, which I normally went above an beyond. I also wrote several quality reviews for the site's archive, and remained dedicate to the site into it's final days, being the only writer to do so.

References

Employment:

DarkMaster
GamingNow!
AIM: DarkMaster2X0

Neo
GameTavern.net
AIM: NeoJPC

Personal:

Crono
AIM: TenkanStar

Dyne
AIM: commencer3

Typhoid
MSN: rawkstar_21@hotmail.com

GameMaster
AIM: synthoidzeta

Note: I only included people as references who had public contact information, so as to not give out any information which they had not disclosed themselves.

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[edit] Speaking of gekko...however cool that sig is, it's a tad too big, dont you think?

gekko · 07-12-2004, 06:22 PM

Phantasy Star can never be too big. Just a big image, many of you have sigs that are actually bigger

Dylflon · 07-12-2004, 06:52 PM

Thanks for not putting me as a personal contact, Vampyr

.

I don't really care if I don't get a great mod position. I was happy with having the contest forum. I had big plans, people. Big!

I submit to you a proposition that I be not a full moderator, but an events organizer and contest forum mod.

Typhoid · 07-12-2004, 07:42 PM

I would like to put in a good word for Dyne, he isnt here to request a spot, but im slightly sure he would want it.

I cant write a resume for him, but at least im getting his name out there...As well as mine.

Kitana85 · 07-12-2004, 08:25 PM

I kinda agree with Jason in that I wish we had been told this was going to happen before it happened, but I do think it will be a good idea to only have four mods... and no, I'm not reapplying.

Good luck to all who do.

Vampyr · 07-12-2004, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylflon

Thanks for not putting me as a personal contact, Vampyr

.

I don't really care if I don't get a great mod position. I was happy with having the contest forum. I had big plans, people. Big!

I submit to you a proposition that I be not a full moderator, but an events organizer and contest forum mod.

Well, if you read my note at the bottom of my resume, you'll know why. heh. I only included people who provided contact information in their profile here on GT...and I was going to list you, but you didnt have your MSN or AIM or anything on your profile, and I didnt know if you would like that info to be given out, so I didnt put you down.

Sorry, but now you know why.

Hero2 · 07-12-2004, 09:23 PM

Id like to put in a good word for GM. I think he makes a good mod .

ZebraRampage · 07-12-2004, 09:32 PM

I wouldn't mind being a moderator. I've been here more this year than ever before and I've been posting a lot more, but that's not why I should be a moderator. I would just enjoy the responsibility, and I'd always do my best to get the job done well. Recently I've been doing the music battle, and it started off slow, but after the first two battles I realized what I needed to do, and for the most part I think I've gotten it to run smoothly. I'd just like to give it a try for once.

Stonecutter · 07-12-2004, 09:36 PM

I'm interested.

I was an admin at GameCube Central and I brought a bunch of people over here from over there when the old forms closed down (unfortunately few have stuck around.) Anybody who's still around from GCC can vouch for the fact that I'm tough but fair.

I'm not going to grovel for my position, but I will promise to cut down on a lot of the meaningless bull****.