ISO: Beer Trading Mods

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by Todd, Jul 11, 2014.

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  1. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    I'm looking for two BAs to assist us with moderating the Beer Trading forums. @F2brewers handles the lion share, but with increased usage I'm noticing my time is being consumed more and more with moderation; and especially when he's not online. I'd love to hand this over to trustworthy BAs within the beer trading community who are familiar with the site, rules, and our style of moderating.

    Requirements? I'm looking for BAs who:
    • Have verified accounts.
    • Have at least 1 year on the site, but more time is better.
    • Are active and familiar with beer trading on BA.
    • Have no warnings on their account.
    • Can handle moderation, because you'll need some thick skin and a good sense of humor.
    • Moderation experience a plus.
    What would moderation entail?
    • Keeping the peace.
    • Deleting, merging, editing, and moving threads/posts.
    • Issue warnings to those who don't read/follow the rules.
    • Working with other mods.
    • Assist us with the betterment of the beer trading community with new ideas/solutions.
    Please post here (or send me a private note) if you're interested or would like to recommend someone. Serious replies only. All candidates will be vetted.

    Thanks in advance,
     
    #1 Todd, Jul 11, 2014
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  2. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    Thought I'd clean this thread up and revive it as we're looking for 1 or 2 more mods to help out. I've updated the requirements a bit too.

    Interested? Post in this thread. And thanks in advance for your interest.
     
    #2 Todd, Sep 12, 2015
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  3. mikevanatta

    mikevanatta Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Out of curiosity, do you have an approximate range of hours per week you'd like this person to commit?
     
    #3 mikevanatta, Sep 13, 2015
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  4. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    I'll let the other mods answer this as I'm on the site more than anyone else, but the more mods we have the less the work load will be for everyone.
     
    #4 Todd, Sep 13, 2015
  5. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    I'll throw my hat into the ring, although I have a warning on my account from several years ago for posting a meme (before I knew we couldn't) which might disqualify me.

    I have experience moderating student discussion forums, and between here (both pre and post the new system) and other sites, have well over 100 trades under my belt, so I'm pretty familiar with the world of trading. I also have a fair amount of "free time" when I'm working at home, so I can commit regular time to the site.

    Thanks!

    Ken
     
    #5 kmello69, Sep 13, 2015
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  6. blue-dream

    blue-dream Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2013 Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    Id say there is no required amount of hours, but being able to check in several times a day is a great plus. Certain times a day have more workload than others, just like the weekends.
     
    #6 blue-dream, Sep 14, 2015
  7. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    Harmless. We'd prefer none, but warnings do happen. We're looking at active warnings and your warning and posting history.
     
    #7 Todd, Sep 14, 2015
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  8. dmbforever

    dmbforever Initiate (0) May 8, 2013 Wisconsin
    Trader

    I'll throw my name in the hat as well.

    Cheers!
    Dave
     
    #8 dmbforever, Sep 14, 2015
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  9. JamLand

    JamLand Pooh-Bah (1,554) May 7, 2013 District of Columbia
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'm interested.
     
    #9 JamLand, Sep 14, 2015
  10. AdamTebbs

    AdamTebbs Pundit (750) Jan 22, 2014 Oklahoma

    I'm also interested
     
    #10 AdamTebbs, Sep 14, 2015
  11. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
    Trader

    I would like to be a MOD. Thank you for the consideration
     
    #11 FrankenMiller, Sep 14, 2015
  12. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I'll throw my hat into the ring. I'm on here enough as it is... :slight_smile:
     
    #12 ShanePB, Sep 14, 2015
  13. The_Beer_Shark

    The_Beer_Shark Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2014 Illinois

    I am interested. I'm on here practically all day everyday anyways, might as well try and help out.
    Just realized I don't have a year on the site yet. Still interested though!
     
    #13 The_Beer_Shark, Sep 14, 2015
  14. Joshjv

    Joshjv Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2013 Michigan

    I'd be game.. The app is usually open on my phone anyways!
     
    #14 Joshjv, Sep 14, 2015
  15. Bunuelian

    Bunuelian Pooh-Bah (1,836) Mar 22, 2013 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'm happy to throw my hat in the ring.
     
    #15 Bunuelian, Sep 15, 2015
  16. blue-dream

    blue-dream Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2013 Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    I want to add to this, also specifically in trading moderation, you need to have vast knowledge of beer releases , when they happen the forums will flood and its a lot of work to keep it so everyone follows the rules of this site. Also the thick skin part in no joke, its a must.
     
    #16 blue-dream, Sep 15, 2015
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  17. F2brewers

    F2brewers Maven (1,432) Mar 12, 2005 Massachusetts
    Society Trader

    Also, modding from the app is currently not supported.

    If you're mobile, you'll need to use the desktop site.
     
    #17 F2brewers, Sep 15, 2015
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  18. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    STAFF Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    I haven't replied to anyone just yet as it's crazy busy here, but I am reading requests from all interested BAs and will follow up in this thread once I carve some time out to talk to the other mods and review accounts. If I don't reply to you directly, please don't take it personally; I've read it and I'm considering all serious requests.

    In the meantime, please continue to post your interest.

    Thanks,
     
    #18 Todd, Sep 16, 2015
  19. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    ill second a vote for @kmello69 ..Not that I know him or anything..But just seeing the way he has posted for years and how he has handled himself in the trading forums fits the bill imo...
     
    #19 tommyz, Sep 17, 2015
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  20. tikk

    tikk Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2007 Canada (YT)

    I'll throw my hat in the ring, as long as I can do it from my phone or tablet. I have quite a bit of downtime at my job and can definitely do this. I work retail so I gave the thick skin thing down, and can definitely resolve issues. I used to moderate my school's massage board.
     
    #20 tikk, Sep 18, 2015
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