Topic: Requesting to become a Moderator (Read 12966 times)

waterscanada · « **on:** September 23, 2008, 19:40:54 »

I am more than happy to disclose that I do meet all requirements to become a Moderator and that my purpose of becoming a Moderator is to promote the education of nautical sciences while interacting in a professional matter in the best interest of the game and end user.

I have currently, as an avid promoter of other such simulators such as Microsoft's Flight Simulator I have quickly risen up the ranks with special promotions from Microsoft Corporation in the task of Air Traffic Controller for the Microsoft Flight Simulator Online Community.

As an avid player of simulations I am now directing my attention to Ship Simulator in my services of becoming a Moderator which as this avid player I am happy to report I have made numurous unsolicited friends in my network within Ship Simulator and have had no complaints.

My belief is that all persons shall benefit from the gracious providings of Ship Simulator which has been so generously provided to the public which I shall continue to promote and envy as I do respect the time and energy it takes to produce, and shall remember the golden rule that " Our Business Is Fun ".

Kind Regards,

WatersCanada

Shipaddict · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2008, 19:51:34 »

I suggest you send this in a private message to Wout instead of posting it in public

waterscanada · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:01:15 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on September 23, 2008, 19:51:34

I suggest you send this in a private message to Wout instead of posting it in public

My intentions of posting it to the public is to establish public confirmation for everyone to participate in, for allowing me to become a Moderator.

I feel if I were to become a Moderator it will be what the people and end users want, and not just an internal decision. I want everyone to participate in your personal views of who shall become their Moderator.

Shipaddict · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:03:03 »

Ok, but I was just saying because it is in the guidelines

http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,927.new.html#new

waterscanada · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:12:38 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on September 23, 2008, 20:03:03

Ok, but I was just saying because it is in the guidelines

http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,927.new.html#new

Yes. I agree. However, before I started this topic I had allready informed Wout of my offerings to Ship Simulator as Moderator, excluding other offers which I can provide to Ship Simulator.

Other intentions of starting this topic is to provide a 'good example' of what requesting to become a moderator should look like, while allowing other users to participate in the decision of who's to become their best friend on Ship Simulator, as it takes happy users to establish a happy environment in which to participate in.

Shipaddict · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:14:06 »

Ok, well good luck

mvsmith · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:25:55 »

I think â€œsetting a good exampleâ€ should include giving your true country of residence, and not attempting to obtain a pirated copy of Ship Simulator Professional.

waterscanada · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:30:34 »

Quote from: mvsmith on September 23, 2008, 20:25:55

I think â€œsetting a good exampleâ€ should include giving your true country of residence, and not attempting to obtain a pirated copy of Ship Simulator Professional.

Dear mvsmith,

Due to legal reasons, and as stated by my current PassPort, I must disclose the truth that I am of the country of Canada. Otherwise would be a lie. Hope you have a better understanding of my decision to choose the flag of canada. No matter where I reside, as I do travel alot.

Also, if need be I shall put forth the 2000 euros to continue my pleasure of Ship Simulator, "Where there's a will, there's a way".

Master Captain · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:35:44 »

educating people in nautical science isn't what being a moderator is about. Being a moderator (since i'm one myself) is mostly about taking care of the forum, watching for bad posts and helping members when needed.

waterscanada · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:41:17 »

I would like to make it clear to all that I do not, nor do I intend to own a pirated copy of Ship Simulator Professional. I am trying to obtain a legal copy of Ship Simulator Professional, along with the design Code to aid in the development and creation of a better product. I must investigate all aspects of Ship Simulator first and have a better understanding of how the program and community auctually works before I can provide assistance to the product.

This is the basis of my request to become a Moderator.

waterscanada · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:43:23 »

Quote from: Master Captain on September 23, 2008, 20:35:44

educating people in nautical science isn't what being a moderator is about. Being a moderator (since i'm one myself) is mostly about taking care of the forum, watching for bad posts and helping members when needed.

Thank You Sir, for your understanding as I do agree with you. But, what better way to understand what a Moderator auctually is, would be to become one himself. Do you agree?

TerryRussell · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:51:55 »

Hi Waterscanada.

Please don't make multiple contiguous posts. Just use the "modify" button to add more to your post, unless someone has responded in the meanwhile.

To make things easier for you, here are some links that you may find useful:

The Help Page. To assist you with forum posting, and the more advanced features on the forum -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=help

The Forum Rules. To help you make informed decisions regarding posting - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,26.0.html

The Search function. A very useful tool to help you find the answer to that elusive question -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=search

The Tutorials board. Check here for guides that cover common questions -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,35.0.html

The Technical Support board/s. Got a problem with your game? This is where you need to check first.

Ship Simulator 2006 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,9.0.html

Ship Simulator 2008 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,5.0.html

The FAQ's and Announcements board. Check here for answers to commonly asked questions. Also a useful source for the latest information regarding Ship Simulator development - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,1.0.html

P.S. Sorry to disappoint you, but being a Moderator does NOT give you access to any codes of any sort. No software developer in their right mind would ever do such a thing.

If you look at the FAQs you'll find the guidance on how to apply to become a moderator. there are minimum qualifications for the role, which as yet you don't met.

waterscanada · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2008, 21:00:08 »

Quote from: TerryRussell on September 23, 2008, 20:51:55

Hi Waterscanada.

Please don't make multiple contiguous posts. Just use the "modify" button to add more to your post, unless someone has responded in the meanwhile.

To make things easier for you, here are some links that you may find useful:

The Help Page. To assist you with forum posting, and the more advanced features on the forum -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=help

The Forum Rules. To help you make informed decisions regarding posting - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,26.0.html

The Search function. A very useful tool to help you find the answer to that elusive question -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=search

The Tutorials board. Check here for guides that cover common questions -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,35.0.html

The Technical Support board/s. Got a problem with your game? This is where you need to check first.

Ship Simulator 2006 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,9.0.html

Ship Simulator 2008 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,5.0.html

The FAQ's and Announcements board. Check here for answers to commonly asked questions. Also a useful source for the latest information regarding Ship Simulator development - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,1.0.html

P.S. Sorry to disappoint you, but being a Moderator does NOT give you access to any codes of any sort. No software developer in their right mind would ever do such a thing.

If you look at the FAQs you'll find the guidance on how to apply to become a moderator. there are minimum qualifications for the role, which as yet you don't met.

Dear TerryRussell,

Thank You for your input as Global Moderator. Let me now choose you as Global Moderator and accept your response as the final descision of denial in my request of being a Moderator. However, I hope perhaps in the future you will find me an asset to the Ship Simulator community.

Now, having said all this. Let's get back to the game! Weeee!

See You all in the Multiplayer Rooms Everyone!

Your TeamMate,

WatersCanada

TerryRussell · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2008, 21:02:36 »

I haven't denied you anything. You haven't even applied.

mvsmith · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2008, 21:05:53 »

Quote from: waterscanada on September 23, 2008, 20:12:38

...while allowing other users to participate in the decision of who's to become their best friend on Ship Simulator, as it takes happy users to establish a happy environment in which to participate in.

We are getting along just fine with our bunch of unhappy users; the last thing we need is some clown trying to make this â€œa happy placeâ€â€”where would be the fun in that?

[SJ]Stein · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2008, 21:08:21 »

Grinn.. lol @ mvsmith... but whereas using the "Search button" as Terry posted.. i got the hint and found the thread.

Here you go

http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,927.0.html

A good moderator wouldn't have snapped, he would have listened as well to tips from others, as well as giving tips like stated.

Woof ~ Woof

TerryRussell · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2008, 21:43:44 »

Next he'll want is for this place to become a democracy....

mvsmith · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2008, 21:53:21 »

I think another requirement for a moderator is, or should be, the ability to read and understand posts.

TerryRussell · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:00:56 »

Sorry. I don't understand.

Ballast · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:03:10 »

Lol, why did our wannabe moderator even post it in the multiplayer section

Terry; hilarious! +1

Your teammate,

Ballast.

TerryRussell · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:25:58 »

Hi Ballast.

Thanks.

I guess I should move it to General Discussions.

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:43:56 »

Hi Waterscanada.

Quote from: waterscanada on September 23, 2008, 20:01:15

I feel if I were to become a Moderator it will be what the people and end users want, and not just an internal decision. I want everyone to participate in your personal views of who shall become their Moderator.

It is always an internal decision. The rest of the staff and VSTEP decide who become a moderator, just for your information.

Quote from: waterscanada on September 23, 2008, 20:12:38

Other intentions of starting this topic is to provide a 'good example' of what requesting to become a moderator should look like,...

A good example, would have meant that this topic would not exsist, as the guidelines are clear on the procedures. I bet 99% of the people here would like to be a moderator, but if everyone would go about applying for it openly, the forum would clutter up with their requests, wouldn't you agree?

If you have applied via a private message to Wout, then soon your application will be looked at. Good luck!

Regards,
Fred

TerryRussell · « **Reply #22 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:47:03 »

Hi Fred.

Did you decide internally to make yourself a moderator?

It was a shame that when I pointed out that us moderators don't get the source code to all of Vstep's programs, the level of interest subsided so drastically.

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #23 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:49:36 »

Hehe.. nah Terry, I just ignored the guidelines and won the favor of the community, after which VSTEP just could not deny me. They even gave me the source code. But they told me it was just for me, as I was such a modest guy.

TerryRussell · « **Reply #24 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:56:34 »

I think that if people realised the huge amount of work that goes on behind the scenes by Moderators and also some of the very respected members of this forum (CMMs and others), they might not be so keen to apply.

Also if they realised the level of abuse we suffer, they might think twice.

This is like a second job for me. I know others put similar if not greater amounts of time into the forum.

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