Post by Zhuge Liang on Jun 4, 2010 1:03:25 GMT
Okay. So we’re on the topic of Moderation, and yes – it can be boring or annoying at times, especially when moderating sites that do not underline specific rules clearly. But moderation is really important – 80% of the sites I have EVER joined died as a result of a failed moderating team. People leave, people are accused of biasm or cheating, one way or another, confrontation and bickering forces moderators to ‘at times’ clash with players.
I have also known moderation to be abused, players who feel they’re a high status feel superior or more in control, and in the end that is total and utter BULLSHIT. Let me tell you what a moderator is, this even includes head admins and admins. A moderator is an rper who is willing to help shape and guide a site and a community towards the interests of the sites ‘generic’ goal (which is completion of a season)
A moderator is somebody who understands what is right or wrong, who follows the sites expectations and who adheres to those rules frequently. A moderator is not a bigot, a fool or a prejudiced, cheating moron.
So now that we know what a moderator is, let’s briefly discuss how to be a good moderator and what we expect from moderators as a community and as a site.
[li]Moderators are typically assigned to a specific field, such as duelling, or battling. They are not overseers or ‘masters’ of these fields, they do not rule or control them with an iron fist. They’re people who are trusted to be reliable, people we, as a site feel can be trusted when assessing losses or results. They should understand how wars operate, they should ignore the annoying statistics thrown into gaming formats that dictate swords beat spears and spear beat horses. They’re representations of what people should ‘look’ to achieve and they help both the player and the site by making sure everything is in working order.
[/li][li]A moderator is an rper before a moderator. I don’t encourage people to spend too much time working as it can become a chore and then it isn’t very enjoyable. We promote having a lot of staff members so that we can all ‘do our part’. So remember, a moderator is a friend, a companion, comrade or a ruler – they’re not your ‘bosses or superior (unless in the form of a ruler only)’.
[/li][li]Moderators keep an eye on the relations of others. They help settle disputes, arguments and they help maintain a friendly environment for all.
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These are only a few of the things that Moderators do. As a collective group, moderators do the following things:
That is pretty much it. If I receive any pm’s regarding how to get better in a specific field I can add to this guide, but on a whole I feel it is important to stress that a moderator is not a boss, nor is it a job where they become bogged down. So long as you can offer your assistance, maintain activity and ‘be as you are’ you’ll fit all of our sites criteria for moderation.
I have also known moderation to be abused, players who feel they’re a high status feel superior or more in control, and in the end that is total and utter BULLSHIT. Let me tell you what a moderator is, this even includes head admins and admins. A moderator is an rper who is willing to help shape and guide a site and a community towards the interests of the sites ‘generic’ goal (which is completion of a season)
A moderator is somebody who understands what is right or wrong, who follows the sites expectations and who adheres to those rules frequently. A moderator is not a bigot, a fool or a prejudiced, cheating moron.
So now that we know what a moderator is, let’s briefly discuss how to be a good moderator and what we expect from moderators as a community and as a site.
[li]Moderators are typically assigned to a specific field, such as duelling, or battling. They are not overseers or ‘masters’ of these fields, they do not rule or control them with an iron fist. They’re people who are trusted to be reliable, people we, as a site feel can be trusted when assessing losses or results. They should understand how wars operate, they should ignore the annoying statistics thrown into gaming formats that dictate swords beat spears and spear beat horses. They’re representations of what people should ‘look’ to achieve and they help both the player and the site by making sure everything is in working order.
[/li][li]A moderator is an rper before a moderator. I don’t encourage people to spend too much time working as it can become a chore and then it isn’t very enjoyable. We promote having a lot of staff members so that we can all ‘do our part’. So remember, a moderator is a friend, a companion, comrade or a ruler – they’re not your ‘bosses or superior (unless in the form of a ruler only)’.
[/li][li]Moderators keep an eye on the relations of others. They help settle disputes, arguments and they help maintain a friendly environment for all.
[/li][/ul]
These are only a few of the things that Moderators do. As a collective group, moderators do the following things:
- Maintain Order
- Oversee Duels and Battles
- Reward
- Lead via example
- Control ‘site’ NPC’s and help with story-lines
That is pretty much it. If I receive any pm’s regarding how to get better in a specific field I can add to this guide, but on a whole I feel it is important to stress that a moderator is not a boss, nor is it a job where they become bogged down. So long as you can offer your assistance, maintain activity and ‘be as you are’ you’ll fit all of our sites criteria for moderation.