Are you addicted to DU? Then we need your help. (NOT A FUND DRIVE POST!)

[EarlG]

It's time for us to bring on some new moderators -- but before you roll your eyes and click away from this page, please hear me out.

As you all know, DU is an incredibly busy discussion forum and we rely on the help of dedicated volunteers to keep the place running as smoothly as possible. Moderating discussions on DU is a challenge -- judging alerted posts can be more of an art than a science, and not everyone will appreciate the work you're doing. Meanwhile, having a Democrat in the White House has definitely shifted DU's focus over the past three years, from mostly-united GOP-bashing to internecine feuds over the direction of the Democratic party and the country. We expect this to change somewhat as the Republican presidential field solidifies and we move closer to the 2012 elections. But in the meantime, moderating these debates is no easy task.

Despite the challenges, the good people who serve as DU moderators continue to perform vital work on behalf of our community. But the fact is that we are currently short on coverage at certain times of the day and we need extra help sorting through alerts during those times. If you are on DU regularly during weekday afternoons, or in the middle of the night, we could really use your help. Otherwise alerts get backed up, people get ticked off, and the whole community suffers.

So if you can spare a few hours a day -- if you are on DU already, posting, or just reading -- then we would very much appreciate it if you would consider serving as a moderator for the next few months.

We have streamlined our application process -- to learn more about how to become a DU moderator, click here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1757444

Thanks for reading, and please kick & recommend this thread so as many people as possible get a chance to see it. :thumbsup:

EarlG
DU Admin

[cbayer]

1. K & R

[DoBotherMe]

2. k&r

[Kerrytravelers]

3. Kick.

:kick:

[nc4bo]

4. Props to all the mods, past, present and future.

How any of them manage to manage this multi room circus I have no idea. I do know that it's a job well done.

So thanks for doin' what ya do!

[Ohio Joe]

5. K&R - nt

[sabrina 1]

6. K&R

:kick:

[uppityperson]

7. k&r for mods. I won't since have been staying away due to varied pissed off reasons

but I very much appreciate the mods here

[Broderick]

8. My available time varies so much

that I would never be a consistent person to count on. But I respect those that take on the challenge in the future and those that have done it in the past.

[Danger Mouse]

9. Seriously, if you want to be a mod, apply NOW. We need all the help we can get.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. K&R

I wish I had time...

It was very interesting seeing how DU works from the inside.

I strongly recommend anyone give this some serious thought.

It will open your eyes!

:kick:

[Name removed]

11. Deleted message

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Scurrilous]

12. K & R

:thumbsup:

[mopinko]

13. many hands make light work.

many brains make sound decisions.

really, it is a tough, tough job. but at least you can feel like you are making this place what YOU want it to be.

[Renew Deal]

14. I'd love to do it.

And I think I'd do a good job, but I've applied before and haven't gotten picked. I have had a history of "hot" posting at times, so that's probably the reason. Obviously I would pretty much back off from posting if picked, but I think it would be worth the experience.

[cally]

33. I applied before and wasn't picked and re-applied and was

picked. Don't let that stop you from applying. :hi: BTW, admin picks the mods and gets no input from current mods.

[maddezmom]

15. would be great to have some more mods

:kick:

[TBF]

16. I haven't done it at this site, but I can tell you it's a hard job-

bump for more exposure. Thanks to all the current mods!

[dmr]

17. K&R

:kick:

[libodem]

18. Cool

Maybe someday.

[pinto]

19. If any of you would like to share a voice in mod operations, chime in! It's worth it.

Consensus building, our basic format, is an interesting process. Not always cut 'n dried by any means - a good faith effort, among a great team, to help DU meet the goals Admin have set for a viable, broad based, Democratic/Liberal/Progressive website. And we have some fun in the hot tub on the side.

[hootinholler]

20. Ok, this one got me...

Done, and sent.

-Hoot

[maddezmom]

21. Cool!!

:hi:

[hootinholler]

38. It's the hot tub

Really.

:hi:
:hug:

-Hoot

[Rhiannon12866]

65. Yay!

:applause: :hi:

[hootinholler]

72. Why thank you

:hi:

-Hoot

[russspeakeasy]

22. K&R

:smoke:

[PotatoChip]

23. K&R

[Pooka Fey]

24. Kick.

[Firebrand Gary]

25. K&R

[im1013]

26. K & R

[pam4water]

27. I got the time but I'm not going to pretend Obama is doing a good job as president so that probably

disqualifies me :P

[EarlG]

31. Actually it doesnt

So feel free to apply.

[Major Hogwash]

28. Michelle Bachmann took my tolerance bar way too low to be a moderator.

I'd hunt down all of the corndog eaters on this site!!

LoL

[Control-Z]

29. What are the hours

you consider middle of the night?

[EarlG]

32. That would be

anywhere from around 11pm ET to around 6am ET

[ncrainbowgrrl]

30. kick

:kick:

[NYC_SKP]

34. In Addition to a 24 Hour Liquor Cabinet, Moderators Get..... Wait for It...... Free Unlimited...

...POPCORN!


:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

:P

[greatauntoftriplets]

35. Give me some popcorn!

:kick:

[NYC_SKP]

37. Care for some butter with that?

Reminds me of a time, back in college, when we....

Oh, wait, I'll tell ya later.

:hi:

[greatauntoftriplets]

41. I want REAL butter!

:hi:

[NYC_SKP]

42. Rub some on my forelock?

:rofl:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

36. k&r

[Horse with no Name]

39. I'd love to do it

but I don't want to have to be nice.

I also believe that a mod should be fair...I don't know that I can be and it really sucks when you have ones that aren't.

I also don't want to take certain people off of my ignore list.

BUT..I do appreciate those that are willing to do what I am unwilling to do!

[EFerrari]

43. I've thought of applying because it would be so nice to come here

and have something positive to focus on.

I really miss the days when we all were mostly on the same page. :(

[Change has come]

48. I think you would make a fabulous mod!

:kick:

[Horse with no Name]

50. You would be superb. I would be acerbic.

But I think there are some posts that accentuate the fact that we aren't all on the same page--much more than in the old days.

I mean really...we have members on a DEMOCRATIC board that are UPSET that kids are being fed on their tax dollars.

Seriously. :wtf: is that about???

[EFerrari]

69. People are stressed out more than usual.

When we come here, a lot of that context gets stripped away but in RL, people are worried about a lot of things that weren't present when the guys started this board, imo.

[Horse with no Name]

71. We were worried about political survival

but at least in my comfort zone of friends and family--nobody was really worried about day-to-day survival. I guess this is where the rubber meets the road.

The way some people think...don't help others because then there won't be any left for me.

The way I see it...I'll support you taking what you need because I am confident there are those that think like me.

[ClarkUSA]

67. Me too.

[Renew Deal]

70. Go for it

Though I wonder if it works in reverse. It might be like being a cop. You see all the bad stuff that goes on.

[cally]

40. I volunteered so I could give back

I rely on this site for information and debate. I enjoy moderating now and interacting with my fellow moderators.

[scheming daemons]

44. I'd do it if you'd let me tombstone the obvious trolls without giving them "the benefit of doubt"

;-)


You usually tombstone them a day or two later when it becomes REAL obvious.... but I have a nose for these folks and I sniff 'em out before you guys usually do.

[mopinko]

61. we'd listen to your nose.

really.

[Shagbark Hickory]

45. I'd love to but I'm pretty sure I'm on the verge of getting banned.

I'm too critical of the VIPs

[Jim Lane]

46. Just out of idle curiosity: Has any mod ever been banned during his/her term as mod?

If not, Shagbark, here's your chance to set a record!

[WillyT]

47. I Love You Man...

But...

I'd be more grief than it's worth.

And my regular job stresses me out to the max already.

:toast:

:yourock:

:hi:

[JDPriestly]

49. How many hours a week does a moderator usually moderate?

[Divine Discontent]

51. hey, JDP, there is no requirement, but people who are on several hours most days each week are a +

The 5 months I did it I was on about an hour in the afternoon, and about 2-4 hours in the late evening to early morning, and if things were horribly backed up, I'd be on with maybe one other mod getting many alerts resolved overnight. It is time consuming if you allow it to be, but giving a couple of hours every day or every other day is great. I enjoyed my time, and I worked with the same 10 mods primarily, and they were all great, and are still moderating from what I see. Hi mods :hi:

Good luck.

[Divine Discontent]

52. K&R

:nuke:


sorry, just seeing if I still had it in me. :rofl:

[Skink]

53. Skink's here 24/7 baby

but I might have to declare war on the everday illerterati?

[mopinko]

62. psst

apply

[applegrove]

54. Maybe in the winter I'll have time between 1 AM and 3 AM. Right now I don't.

[SoapBox]

55. K & R

[Iggo]

56. Here.

You are the recipient of the rarest of rare things: Iggo's rec of a "rec this thread" thread.

Enjoy!

:hi:

[rasputin1952]

57. Unabashed kick...

:kick:

[Yon_Yonson]

58. Kick

[duhneece]

59. Rural DUer with no access to computer for days at a time

I know I can't do the job because of my lack of access to internet and a computer. I admire all DU mods and am so grateful for them...and DU, because I am an addict of DU!

[backscatter712]

60. Props to the mods, but I'd be a terrible mod.

I get way too pissed off at things, which doesn't bode well for me in a position where I'd have to be objective and fair.

But good luck!

[lonestarnot]

75. :)

[cbayer]

63. kick

[Trillo]

64. I'd be happy to volunteer, in fact

a couple of years ago I sent by mail an application for that position, but at the time, wasn't selected. Feel free to pull that application for the data it contained.

[Horse with no Name]

66. I think I applied once

I'm sure they still pull it out while they are lounging in the hottub for a good belly laugh!:crazy:

[cbayer]

68. kick

[TrogL]

73. kick

:kick:

[Chemisse]

74. I really enjoy modding.

It is usually pretty interesting, and the group of mods currently serving are great. We all have different ideas and opinions about the issues, and that is okay; we tuck them aside to work together objectively.

I like that I don't need to be here specific hours. I pop in whenever I can, which generally adds up to 2 or 3 hours a day.

If you are at all interested, you should apply.

[pinto]

76. Kick

:kick:

[rasputin1952]

77. Applications still being accepted...

:D

:hi:

[cally]

78. kick

[Chemisse]

79. K & R