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Title: Moderators
Post by: Brian & Berni on Wednesday 08 March 06 22:18 GMT (UK)
What qualifications, skills or expertise do you need to be a Moderator for RootsChat
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 22:54 GMT (UK)
I would be interested to know this as well  :)
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: trystan on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:01 GMT (UK)
The qualities of a moderator on RootsChat are numerous.

Some of these qualities include (but not limited to) understanding, sympathy, good communication, and a sense of humour. They also have to be able to take lots of abuse at times, be totally taken for granted quite often, and willing to work long hours for no pay.  ;)

On that note, a little message of thanks to our moderators goes a long way for all their hard and excellent work.

We don't advertise for moderators, rather, they are suggested by other users or invited by other moderators.

Trystan
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:04 GMT (UK)
Thanks Trystan, much appreciated!
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: Arranroots on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:05 GMT (UK)
... and I believe the auditions are nearly as gruelling as The Apprentice!!

 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:05 GMT (UK)
My thanks to all the Moderators as well, I appreciate your efforts to keep the site running smoothly  :)
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:06 GMT (UK)
Arranroots.................. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: Brian & Berni on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:07 GMT (UK)
And a thank you from me too, to all the moderators for all of their hard and excellent work.
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:08 GMT (UK)
Arranroots you would make an excellent Moderator  ;)
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: liverpool annie on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:14 GMT (UK)



No! SnowGoose - the no pay part would drive her crazy!!  :P

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Some of these qualities include (but not limited to) understanding, sympathy, good communication, and a sense of humour. They also have to be able to take lots of abuse at times, be totally taken for granted quite often, and willing to work long hours for no pay
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:16 GMT (UK)
 ;D ;D ;D She`d cope!!
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:18 GMT (UK)
How about you Liverpool Annie?  You must have a vast amount of knowledge!
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: liverpool annie on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:27 GMT (UK)


Not me honey!!

I'd have to spend more time on line  :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P

Besides Trystan already knows what a dufuss I am - in regards to technical stuff!!  ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Wednesday 08 March 06 23:29 GMT (UK)
I think you`d do a great job, you help so many people now what difference would it make?
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: MarieC on Thursday 09 March 06 09:50 GMT (UK)
I've often wondered how moderators were chosen and for what qualities, so thanks, Brian, for raising it, and Trystan for answering!  :D

I too would like to thank the moderators very sincerely for all the work they do - often seemingly unappreciated.  I appreciate you all!

MarieC
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 09 March 06 10:04 GMT (UK)
Some of these qualities include (but not limited to) understanding, sympathy, good communication, and a sense of humour. They also have to be able to take lots of abuse at times, be totally taken for granted quite often, and willing to work long hours for no pay.  ;)

Trystan

Sounds like a job description for a mother doesn't it.        ;D   Can I add my thanks to the moderators for the work they do.

Barbara                  8)
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: annaandchester on Thursday 09 March 06 11:39 GMT (UK)
I nominate Liverpool Annie whether she likes it or not.

Anna x
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: linmey on Thursday 09 March 06 21:55 GMT (UK)
It sounds like a really difficult job and makes me appreciate them even more than I did already.
       Thanks one and all!
         Linda.
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Thursday 09 March 06 22:50 GMT (UK)
I second Annas proposal of Liverpool Annie as Moderator  :)
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: linmey on Thursday 09 March 06 22:52 GMT (UK)
I absolutely agree. Wonderful choice.
         
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: annaandchester on Thursday 09 March 06 22:53 GMT (UK)
And so say all of us!
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Thursday 09 March 06 22:54 GMT (UK)
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: TaffyBlue on Thursday 09 March 06 23:11 GMT (UK)

I'd have to spend more time on line 

Is that actually possible???   ;D
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Thursday 09 March 06 23:17 GMT (UK)
Probably not  :(
Title: Re: Moderators
Post by: SnowGoose on Thursday 09 March 06 23:19 GMT (UK)
Probably not   :)  Ooops I hit the wrong smiley