Do you think I would be a good moderator?

[RichardT]

I mean, i'm on 12 hours a day, and I was very carefull lately not to say anything anti-catholic, which I haven't in a really long time! What do you think?

[arunma]

Well Richard, you certainly spend enough time here to be a moderator. But perhaps it would be a good idea to apply to moderate a forum whose topic doesn't interest you too much. That way you'd get the opportunity to serve, and your personal bias would be irrelevant.

[rainbowpromise]

Wise words arunma :thumbsup:

[mlqurgw]

I mean, i'm on 12 hours a day, and I was very carefull lately not to say anything anti-catholic, which I haven't in a really long time! What do you think?

In all honesty no I don't. You lack the maturity required. This isn't against you but just answering your question. I expect that you will grow and mature and look forward to that time. For now keep reading and posting and be satisfied where you are. :)

[Sword-In-Hand]

I'd say no too. It's quality over quantity here. It's cool you spend alot of time here, but I think you need to mature more.

[Abbadon]

I mean, i'm on 12 hours a day, and I was very carefull lately not to say anything anti-catholic, which I haven't in a really long time! What do you think?

I would think that a good moderator wouldn't care particlarly one way or the other being anti- or pro-catholic.

One thing I've learned (at another forum), is that if you have to ask if you'd make a good, you probably aren't. If you're absolutely sure, however, you probably aren't either.

As Arumna said, moderating something you don't take seriously would also be favorable for you and everyone involved.

[MrJim]

I applied, went through most of the training, and then backed out. It's a LOT of work and dealing with personalities and was a little more than I was able to deal with at the time.

Hats off to the mods!

[RED that's ME]

It takes a lot being on staff here and is a real eye opener. Members would be surprised to see what staff sees and has to delete/edit/ban trolls about.
It does take maturity and being able to deal with different groups of people/personalities and putting your own opinions aside and mod by the rules and not your personal beliefs.
Sometimes no matter how hard you try, staff gets flamed, called vulgar names, lied about etc...
I was on staff over 2 years here and I could write a book. Some of the members that staff deals with some members would be surprised how that person acts in PMs towards a staff member.
You have to see it as a ministry and not a job. :) It also should be a person who is spiritually mature in their faith. There has been some who unfortunately left their faith because of what they seen as a staff member.
Members can sometimes do as well or better encouraging others in their walk with God or to become a christian better than some staff members can. Sometimes being on staff takes too much time and gets in the way of ministry. Depending on forums some can get 40+ reports a day to handle. It takes times to work through all of those just the time you spend.
I also suggest Richard not to spend so much time on CF..been there, done that. Go out and make local friends and enjoy life. :)

[JPPT1974]

You would know Red as you
Are one as it does take a lot of work
As well as a lot of patience and concentration indeed!

[Erinwilcox]

I mean, i'm on 12 hours a day, and I was very carefull lately not to say anything anti-catholic, which I haven't in a really long time! What do you think?



Richard, as a friendly piece of advice, I would honestly try and cut back on the computer time. Spend some time developing good, mature, Christian friendships that will spur you on to greater godliness and holiness. Understand that while it is very nice to have friends on the computer, it is the face-to-face friends that help us to grow the most: they keep us accountable, they point out issues in our lives that need dealing with, they encourage us, laugh with us, have fun with us, grow in the Lord with us. Personally, I have a couple of really good friends in real life and I do not know what I would do without them. They help me in so many ways. It's nice to have a friend to call when you need a friendly ear and voice, nice to have a real shoulder to cry on, nice to have a friend to go to the movies with or play sports with or do activities with. However, friendships take a great deal of time to cultivate, grow, and maintain. . .difficult to do if you have no time. Seek out those in your church who are shining, godly examples and strive to spend time with them. You never know, you could find a friend who will stick by you your whole life through!