[Locked] What gets somebody Moderator status?

What exactly constitutes somebody being eligible to become a moderator for a particular section?

Too many big words?: What does somebody have to be like to become a moderater?

(Ignore my signature, this is NOT an indirect request.)
[size=10](Not that I wouldn't love to be VG's mod...)[/h]

Wouldn't this all depend on Jacob's judgement?
I don't think Jacob would want more than what we have now.
More Mods means more chances of getting corrupted mods.

I guess so. I've just always wanted to be Video Games' moderator, being an incredibly avid gamer, and noticing VG seems to lack a mod- if there is one, I never see him/her. (Or rather, they don't use the 'Video Game Moderater' title)
I think Yushi might be the mod, but he/she seems a bit robotic...
Anyway, that's why I asked.

[size=10]Again, this is not a request. Simply an inquiring on how I may get on the right track to possibly be VG's mod.[/h]



Shit. I guess I'm kinda fucked then. T_T

It's entirely up to Jacob and the admins about who becomes mod who doesn't.

Just to make sure there's no suspicion or any negative feelings.
Why mods became mods (smaller details That I don't know, are not included)

Raze (admin): He was appointed as admin, as he was a big helper in Fakku early days.

Nikon (admin retired): Same reason as Raze

Hibia (IRC/Serious discussion/computer mod Retired) : Great knowledge about those section.

Gambler (Global mod): One of the most cool headed objective user.

Mike (ex global mod) : A guy who bought the 1st fakku shirt (seriously, same reason as gambler)

Tsujoi (ex manga mod/Global mod): Great knowledge and Pioneer for the manga section, and one of the oldest users.

Mattarat (ex Video Game mod/global mod) : Great knowledge and one of the oldest users(pioneer)

Klown (Game Upload mod): Uploaded the most games (Pioneer), and Great knowledge

Teclo (ex request mod/Global mod): one of the helpful in the request,one of the oldest users

Kaimax (Vn Discussion mod): Originally was given to Klown as a double mod, but Klown recommended me instead, supported by my great knowledge (Pioneer).

Waar (random and IB mod): One of the oldest users, he can deal with the roughness of both section

Tegumi (Computer mod): Great knowledge

TheDarkStarAlchemist (request mod): Helps a lot of people in the section

Well, that's from My perspective, Please add something that I don't know from the details of history.

as you can see like IRL, positions like this requires great expertise and long experience.

and most of the global mods right now, has to be promoted from they're original section mod (except Gambler, he's cool. seriously, he's the first Global mod)

I don't mean to brag, but I have pretty insane knowledge of most video games, new and old, how to fix most system bugs for 360s, PS2s, a minor knowledge on PS2 repair (which helped me fix a 360 once)- I've diagnosed alot of fuck-ups with my friends systems (successfully) before, and I have an uncanny ability to research anything about a video game (release dates, story, cheats, glitches, easter eggs) or system (selling rates, model differences) or accessories (controllers, headsets) in a matter of minutes. I astound most people with my agility and accuracy on my research. Plus I've got gaming skill in general, and I snag most games the week they come out.
Sorry for the wall. >_>
I just can't help but think I'd make a great moderator for VG, which is why I asked. Even if it never happens, I'll still frequent VG like hell to discuss, and help people if necessary.
But if I needed to be with FAKKU since the beginning, or personal ties with Jacob, I'm fucked.

The problem is We already have enough mods (according to Jacob)

A proper suggestion with a strong argument can change that.

Yeah, I kinda figured.... but I'm still determined!

This isn't something that you should bring up as a forum topic. This sounds like something that you should be messaging Jacob with. If you think you are that good prove yourself in the Forums. Don't just say that you are knowledgeable.

I feel I am quite knowledgeable in Cooking and Foods, but I don't believe Jacob will be giving me Mod anytime soon do to the fact that Food and Cooking is such an unimportant topic to most users. That their is hardly has any need for it I mean sure it teaches people knew things but most of it is people asking "What's Your Favorite ***?" or "Have you ever had ***?". Only thing I can say is that it shouldn't be as big as it is due to the fact that people make posts that have been brought up before.

I just don't wanna be 'Another guy who wants to be a mod'. That's why I asked what it takes, to see if I had a shot. But based on what I've heard today, I'm pretty sure now it's just a dream and nothing more. Oh well.

It's also gonna be hard due to the fact that most video game questions can be answered on the internet just by using google. And if their is a problem with your console you can usually send it in if you get a warranty. Except with older gaming systems like Atari, Genesis, and Nintendo's

But remember, most people go to forums before searching the internet themselves (and in people I know's case, they go to me >_>) Plus, alot of people don't find on the internet what I usually do find.

Are you sure they don't search themselves? I mean whenever I ask for something to found in Requests section I usually have spent a good 30 minutes to and hour scouring the internet to see if I can find it myself.

Also this is starting to turn into more of a PM so I'm gonna make this my last message on this topic.

If you even have to ask for mod status, chances are you won't get it.

This.

That's exactly why I wanted to know what it took to become one, instead of asking for one.
I don't expect achieving this dream of mine, but that's why they call it a dream.

yup, the chances of you getting it by asking for the position is small.

all the mods position then and now are "given" by Jacob. non of them asked for it.

Well, not entirely true. Hibia was bitching about the state of affairs in SD in irc once, and Jacob told him "Oh, go ahead and fix it then". That's how he became the mod of sd.

lol, encouragement and motivators are great for mods. :D

@TMS well, that's included to exception.

it all depends on Jacob in the end. :D

How can a new user have any opinion on any one in the forums? I mean you joined yesterday.