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I get the distinct feeling that this thread is gonna get closed...it's turning into silliness!
But seriously, if it's really that off-topic for this thread, I'll start a new one for the "how are mods chosen?" question (assuming the mods and/or Jeremy are willing to answer ).
I get the distinct feeling that this thread is gonna get closed...it's turning into silliness!
But seriously, if it's really that off-topic for this thread, I'll start a new one for the "how are mods chosen?" question (assuming the mods and/or Jeremy are willing to answer ).
Hi,
As with a lot of questions, answers can be found within LQ itself (LQ FAQ):
Quote:
Moderators oversee specific forums. They generally have the ability to edit and delete posts, move threads, and perform other manipulations. Becoming a moderator for a specific forum is usually rewarded to users who are particularly helpful and knowledgeable in the subject of the forum they are moderating.
As with a lot of questions, answers can be found within LQ itself (LQ FAQ):
<quotes FAQ entry on mods>
Thanks for that...dunno why I didn't think of looking at the FAQ sooner. I guess I figured it wouldn't be there because I thought the FAQ was mainly for newbies just joining, or people who've never posted to a web forum before.
Thanks for that...dunno why I didn't think of looking at the FAQ sooner. I guess I figured it wouldn't be there because I thought the FAQ was mainly for newbies just joining, or people who've never posted to a web forum before.
Hi,
You're welcome. I've noticed with the recent installation of the reputation system that Jeremy (or his helping hands) update the FAQ pretty fast so whenever I'm in doubt that's where I go looking.
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I guess I figured it wouldn't be there because I thought the FAQ was mainly for newbies just joining, or people who've never posted to a web forum before. 
