Owner of the Warrior Forum

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I have a question, Whos the owner of the warrior forum? Who names the moderators? How can I be a moderator?
This forum is crazy, I really like it it's friendly and helpful to make money online!
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Allen Says is the owner. I doubt that recently joined members would be invited to moderate. Just a guess.
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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
    How can I be a moderator?
    Hang around for 5 years or more, participate in a productive way, and show the balance and common sense needed to know the difference between "I don't like this" and "This is against the rules."

    Plus, be a masochistic bastich, with delusions of modhood.


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    • Profile picture of the author zoritey87
      Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

      Hang around for 5 years or more, participate in a productive way, and show the balance and common sense needed to know the difference between "I don't like this" and "This is against the rules."

      Plus, be a masochistic bastich, with delusions of modhood.


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    • Profile picture of the author RogueOne
      Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

      Plus, be a masochistic bastich, with delusions of modhood.


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      • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
        Brent,
        I wouldn't do your job for all the marbles in the bag.
        Hey. That was uncalled for! There's no need for the J-word.

        To paraphrase something a wise man said to me yesterday... "Moderating is easy - until you have the delete button."


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        • Profile picture of the author RogueOne
          Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

          Bret,Hey. That was uncalled for! There's no need for the J-word.
          My bad! You are so right.

          I'm too one-sided to be a moderator.

          "Sweetie - I know you think you're explaining yourself, but you're really not!" Penny - The Big Bang Theory
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          • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
            Brent,
            'm too one-sided to be a moderator.
            And you're aware of it. Which makes it a non-issue.

            We need a lot more of you than we do moderators. In fact, if there were a lot more of you, we'd need fewer moderators.


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    • Profile picture of the author thebitbotdotcom
      Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

      Hang around for 5 years or more, participate in a productive way, and show the balance and common sense needed to know the difference between "I don't like this" and "This is against the rules."

      Plus, be a masochistic bastich, with delusions of modhood.


      Paul
      Paul,

      I've just gotta know...how many hours a day do you spend doing this?

      I have never been here when you weren't.

      Your back has to be killing you from sitting in that chair so long.

      I have been wondering this for a while now...no pressure...

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  • Profile picture of the author mialove
    How can I be a moderator?
    Join Date: Oct 2012
    hehe, are you serious? you have a loooong wait.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rodney Gold
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    I joined today!... why am I not a mod yet-_-...
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Cohen
    Cause you're from Jersey, Rodney. Where in Jersey are you from? I'm over in Philly.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rodney Gold
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      Originally Posted by Ross Cohen View Post

      Cause you're from Jersey, Rodney. Where in Jersey are you from? I'm over in Philly.

      hahaha. yes it is most likly cause im from jersey. Im from bergen county. Philly boy in the house! Where in philly are you from?
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      • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
        Ross,
        Cause you're from Jersey, Rodney.
        Yep. Standing policy: No moderators from New Jersey, Los Angeles, or Clinton, Iowa.

        Don't ask. It ain't a pretty story.


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      • Profile picture of the author Ross Cohen
        About 30 minutes out of the city, close to KOP.

        Originally Posted by Rodney Gold View Post

        hahaha. yes it is most likly cause im from jersey. Im from bergen county. Philly boy in the house! Where in philly are you from?
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        • Profile picture of the author Martin Lee Jr
          Originally Posted by Ross Cohen View Post

          About 30 minutes out of the city, close to KOP.

          KOP - I used to work out there

          I guess Black Friday out there was a mess
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  • Profile picture of the author Rodney Gold
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    Wait wait wait... are you serious?

    I thought we were kidding around here Paul.

    haha!
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      Rodney,
      Wait wait wait... are you serious?
      Always. I never joke. About anything.

      Just ask anyone.


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  • Profile picture of the author Ken Strong
    Originally Posted by zoritey87 View Post

    Who names the moderators?
    Walt Disney names them. The current moderators are Sneezy, Dopey, Sleepy, Doc, Grumpy, Grumpier, Grumpier Than Hell, Masochistic, Bastich, and Ban-Happy.

    Some new moderators are not happy about having to change their names, but it goes with the territory.
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Brian Rose
    I'd rather be a balloon in a cactus city than moderate this (or any) forum.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Andrews
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      I may not have recognized this as soon as I could have but I think the moderators here and especially Paul Myers must have the patience of a saint to keep this place running smoothly.


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    • Profile picture of the author whland
      Originally Posted by E. Brian Rose View Post

      I'd rather be a balloon in a cactus city than moderate this (or any) forum.
      I've ran a few forums over the years. And I hate moderating them. I got rid of all but one. Figured one was enough to moderate. What with all the Viagra spam. lol

      Thank you to whoever invented mass delete on the forum. I had like 8 pages full of Viagra spam to delete all in one category all from the same spammer.

      I don't know what I would've done without mass delete. All that clicking to remove that spam. I was able to click just a few times instead of 1,000's of times and the threads were deleted.

      My hat's off to anyone who takes a moderating job.

      Especially if they are just volunteering.

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      • Profile picture of the author zoritey87
        Originally Posted by whland View Post

        I've ran a few forums over the years. And I hate moderating them. I got rid of all but one. Figured one was enough to moderate. What with all the Viagra spam. lol

        Thank you to whoever invented mass delete on the forum. I had like 8 pages full of Viagra spam to delete all in one category all from the same spammer.

        I don't know what I would've done without mass delete. All that clicking to remove that spam. I was able to click just a few times instead of 1,000's of times and the threads were deleted.

        My hat's off to anyone who takes a moderating job.

        Especially if they are just volunteering.

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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    The selection process is quite secretive but word slipped out that most people don't get through the initial training.

    The ones that survive (and are still crazy enough to want to do it) are apparently still subject to the all seeing eye of Allen on his bayou "campus" where each potential moderator goes through a grueling training schedule that consists of repeatedly and alternatively hitting the delete key and the ban key in the Warrior Forum Simulator room. There a barrage of spam and other nonsensical posts flash briefly on the computer screen and an instant decision has to be made as to which button is appropriate. A score of 5674 is required (5674 is the number of spam posts that come in on a weekly basis) to pass muster. Those that don't make it through get to "play catch" with Allen's hounds. You ever wonder where all those good posters disappeared off to?

    In your case though it's clear that you don't have enough Midi-chlorians to even be considered.

    Good luck.
    Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author Elfen Lied
    That's why I always say that you should read the forum properly before starting it
    Atleast the name of the owner
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  • Profile picture of the author David Braybrooke
    The moderators are a group of togaed individuals who live high atop Mount Olympus. Never, never upset them or the mighty curses shall rain down upon thee! And it also is wise to give offerings and blessings in their mighty name. Oh praises on high, oh praises on high.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by santosantinie View Post

      so I have to wait for 4 Years and 10 months to be qualified as a moderator. That's long and it's gonna be boring.
      Here's another way to rocket your name to the top o' the list.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    Originally Posted by santosantinie View Post

    It's hard to be a mod of a giant forum like this, but if you are determined. I can say that nothing is impossible. If you really lovin' answering and contributing on the endless threads here, you will get noticed and somehow giving the chance of you DREAMS. ? Really? Dream?
    You could make that dream happen.

    Show impartial judgement and contribution for a long period of time, and continue to express the desire.
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  • Profile picture of the author dsouravs
    do mods get paid?
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    • Profile picture of the author talfighel
      Originally Posted by dsouravs View Post

      do mods get paid?
      I personally don't think they do.

      I used to me a moderator for another forum online and I never got paid.

      Just to have the title of "moderator" was enough for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author eightmotives
      Originally Posted by dsouravs View Post

      do mods get paid?
      Yes in jelly beans.
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  • Profile picture of the author magiclouie
    So far, I only know 3 Moderators:

    Paul Myers
    kennethtang
    Big Mike
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    • Profile picture of the author rosetrees
      Originally Posted by magiclouie View Post

      So far, I only know 3 Moderators:
      http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...moderator.html
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      • Profile picture of the author magiclouie
        I am aware of that.

        I was referring to Moderators who could delete threads/posts which are against the Forum Rules. Simply, they are the official WF moderators.

        I was not referring to Moderators just like you and I who are only capable of reporting those kind of threads/posts.

        Hence, the OP was asking if he could be one of the moderators and in fact one of the moderators gave him an advice.

        I believe you understand what I am trying to put across.

        Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

        Ooops...

        Here, folks, are two good (and thoroughly harmless) examples of why you should not repeat things you hear on forums (or anywhere else online) without checking them.
        Noted and thanks!

        Thanks,
        Louie Tugas
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    • Profile picture of the author Ken Strong
      Originally Posted by drunkenmonkey View Post

      BIGMike is a Mod?

      F'ng really?...
      Did you miss Paul's reply to that post?

      Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

      Ooops...

      Here, folks, are two good (and thoroughly harmless) examples of why you should not repeat things you hear on forums (or anywhere else online) without checking them.
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      • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
        DM,
        "psioni-cryo linkup fixed?"

        What in the name of _blank is that?
        Ken commented that Walt Disney named the mods. That response was a play on the notion of how we'd get instructions from a dead and (according to the meme) frozen genius.

        And no, Mike is not a moderator in the "official" sense that Louie used. Hence my cautionary note about repeating what one hears without checking it first.


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  • Profile picture of the author Ozegbe Azuka
    This guy has just taught me one thing.Which is?
    Now I know the name of WF owner is Alex Says.

    Kudos
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      So far, I only know 3 Moderators:

      Paul Myers
      kennethtang
      Big Mike
      Now I know the name of WF owner is Alex Says.
      Ooops...

      Here, folks, are two good (and thoroughly harmless) examples of why you should not repeat things you hear on forums (or anywhere else online) without checking them.
      Walt Disney names them.
      Allen finally got the psioni-cryo linkup fixed? Why was I not informed of this? I'd have dug out the '77.'


      Paul

      PS: Moderators are also required to be adept at bizarre and sometimes seemingly incomprehensible lyrical references.
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  • Profile picture of the author seobro
    I hate being a mod because of the controversy it causes. Like I delete a post that is obvious spam. For example, a ost on the wonders of - see alice and rorex reprica. Then members will yell at me. Yeah, accuse me of being a censor. It is so over rated to be one.
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    • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
      Originally Posted by seobro View Post

      rorex reprica.
      Aye, I could tell that's a replica from a mile off....
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  • Profile picture of the author Sparhawke
    Asking for moderator powers is usually the fastest way to be forever denied them.

    Unless a forum is brand new you will generally have to wait between 2-4 years and with a forum of this size often making you prove yourself for 6+

    I was a moderator on a forum, took me 2 1/2 years, by way of newbie, full member, distinguished member...

    Thats the key, getting people to recognise you for the good works you do and not just asking for it.

    Even if you never make it, doesn't mean you cannot be productive and useful.

    Originally Posted by seobro View Post

    I hate being a mod because of the controversy it causes. Like I delete a post that is obvious spam. For example, a ost on the wonders of - see alice and rorex reprica. Then members will yell at me. Yeah, accuse me of being a censor. It is so over rated to be one.
    I never got that, even if I gave someone a formal warn they would not cause an issue, probably because I was fair and explained my actions rather than just closed threads and deleted posts seemingly at random :p
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      Asking for moderator powers is usually the fastest way to be forever denied them.
      Thank you. Nice to see someone "get" that.

      It's not a universal truth, as you noted, but it's definitely a tendency. Most people who have an active desire to have moderator access also have a personal agenda. That can be good, but it usually isn't.

      If the agenda is clear and open, and made known to the forum owner, that's a good thing. You can almost always tell if they're being up front by their posting history.


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      • Profile picture of the author Sparhawke
        Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

        Thank you. Nice to see someone "get" that.

        It's not a universal truth, as you noted, but it's definitely a tendency. Most people who have an active desire to have moderator access also have a personal agenda. That can be good, but it usually isn't.

        If the agenda is clear and open, and made known to the forum owner, that's a good thing. You can almost always tell if they're being up front by their posting history.


        Paul
        It is always the way on the forum I was a mod (retired for now) for, basically to be considered for distinguished member (which was trainee mod) you had generally to be there for 6 months and they would only nominate who they felt could handle it, maybe 10-12 at a time, from these only maybe 1-2 would be promoted every month or two...took me 18 months to finally get my distinguished tag and I didn't even know I was in the running until an admin offered it me. (though I had been nominated a few times previously I had been "pipped" to the post)


        Always been the same at that forum, you can ask sure..but it will pretty much always harm your chances.
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        • Profile picture of the author Steve B
          You can't be a moderator until you've managed to offend every member at least once.

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  • Profile picture of the author drmani
    Originally Posted by zoritey87 View Post

    I have a question, Whos the owner of the warrior forum? Who names the moderators? How can I be a moderator?
    This forum is crazy, I really like it it's friendly and helpful to make money online!
    While we're at it, anyone know who's in charge of naming the CEO of Microsoft?

    I kinda like Windows 8, so can I be the top honcho at MSFT, please?!



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  • Profile picture of the author zoritey87
    39 responses, oh boy thanks to all!
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    I have been a moderator in numerous non-im related forums and I currently moderate in an IM forum that is nowhere near this size. I know what it takes to do it in that forum. There is NO WAY IN HELL that I would do it here.
    I have great respect for those who do have that unenviable role and I commend everyone who does it.

    I also think it is great that you guys task every member with being a moderator and complaining if there are posts breaking rules. It helps to make your job a tad easier.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    I cleek my heels three time... and I say "I want de moderators powair, so I cahn delete de post of all my enemies.... and make them shame..." , but so far eet don work.

    I dont know, pairhaps I do some ting wrong???
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