Who is applying to be a Mod??

[Moppie]

Originally Posted by ec437

lol... anyone who wants this software feel free to shoot me a pm

Actualy most of what we use is built into VB, its much simpler (and safer) than having to install 3rd party software.

Originally Posted by ec437

Wouldn't be too terribly hard to figure out. High school math anyone? Oh, and besides that, you just told us

Thats a lot of counting posts and members!
Given the number of posts per minute, and regisitrations per day I think you would need a little more than some high school maths.
Having an unhealthy obsession for AF would be a start.

Originally Posted by ec437

bullSHIT. For the good of all of us do not get started with that holier-than-thou attitude.

Not being holier than thou, just pointing out that a lot of people really do have no idea.

Originally Posted by ec437

I still see at least a third of all this activity.

Then your a very active member

Originally Posted by ec437

being a mod is work, which is why I won't bother applying, I've said before that I wouldn't want to be a mod. I respect those that are willing to spend so much of their own time to keep things under control in this forum.

Yip, its lots of work, if your really active and you see something we miss you can hit the report post button.
We do occasionaly miss somethings

[thegladhatter]

Actually it bothers me that the wrong mods got the ax. There are a few mods here who have no business with a computer, let alone the responsibility of moderating. This is one forum where, generally, the mods operate by their own rules. The ones who got banned are the LEAST guilty of this. Moppie, you are generally (at least as far as I have seen) not one of the culprits, but there are SEVERAL who love to lord it over the common folk. They DON'T lead by example. They lead by the rod. "One more comment like that and you'll have 2 weeks off to think about it!" There are a few who have no concept of civil disagreement. You CAN'T have an opinion other than theirs. The only reason I would ever consider being a mod here would be so that I would have a voice that they would be less likely to squash.

As I see it...If you can't abide by the same rules as everybody else...unplug your computer and get a real life. You have no business moderating.

[rapstagangsta]

Ok I just applied, but after reading this, my hopes appeared to have been dashed

Originally Posted by Moppie

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The questions have been phrased in such away that we hope to sort out the 15 year old kids who drive mommys car to the shops from the experianced enthusiasts who have been fixing, modifieing and owning cars for a number of years.

I'm a 16 year old who drives my Mum's car, so does that mean I'm pretty much not gonna get a look in? Sounds like a tad of discrimination going on here. Just my

[Oz]

Discrimination isn't a dirty word.

[rapstagangsta]

Originally Posted by Oz

Discrimination isn't a dirty word.

Ok, but I just don't think it's fair that people applying for this job are being judged by what they drive, or whether they've been fixing up cars their whole life, when there are others out there who would like to take on the responsibilty specifically as a mod, but don't have the mentioned attributes.

[crayzayjay]

Originally Posted by Moppie

On average 2 users get banned everyday, usualy for spam.
And 5-10 spam posts get removed.

It's actually about 10 times that. Been a while since you got your hands dirty, eh Mr Admin?

[hks_kansei]

^ sorry mate, but i agreee with OZ on that one. (aimed at rapstagangsta)

this is an Automotive forum, sure a lot of people can quote stats, but not a lot can actually know how to fix a car, that takes experience.

and as for "discrimination" it's a part of life, without it our society would truly suck,
think..... without discrimination:
1- no separate toilets for men and women
2- no separate sports like women's tennis or male boxing
3- 13 year olds moderating a great forum, and giving advice on "how to tune a car" simply from what they heard on TV
but yes, there is a line where discrimination can go too far.


BTW: i'm not applying for modship, simply because i know there are more suited people to the job than me, i like to help the newbs, and whoever else needs it, but as far as the automotive side of things, most are beyond me.

and what's wrong with being a 16 year old driving mummy's car, i'm almost 18 and drive mum's car still.

[rapstagangsta]

Thanks hks kansei for clearing that up. I guess modship is outta my league then. Oh well, s*** happens.

[CamaroSSBoy346]

I applied, but I'm 16, but I've done all the work/mods on my car myself....

[blindside.AMG]

I'm a Mercedes Tech, I shouldn't have to apply. I should be recruited!!

[dirtydx]

i don't see the point of banning them.. it would have been more convincing if they came back as normal AF users.

[SupaMan89T]

honestly, i would apply but i like being a memeber dont wanna have all that weight on my shoulders if i make a wrong choice plus im only ever in 1 part of the furom

[The_Fuzz19]

I would apply...but I'm too lazy .

[TexasF355F1]

I don't think I'm gonna apply. It would be cool to be a mod, but definately not a big deal. I still feel it's not the same if mods are picked via an application process. Although, it's a damn good idea. Just seems like more work for you moderators than discussing whom should be promoted.

Good luck to who ever becomes new mods.

[Damien]

I applied, but I'm an 18 yr old without a car at all. Although, I did do all the mods to my car (mainly fixing it then actually mods but it's still automotive) and I helped my neighbor's, friends, etc.

Kansei has a point, we don't need youngins on here...youngins...and Im only 18, goin' on a power trip and acting like they're 20 or something handing out BS.

As for this bein' a prank and tied in with the other issue, I wouldn't think so quite as much (if the other bein' truly real) 'cause AF really is lacking in mods. The application part though seems weird, but yeah, better chance for meh!

Vote for me!