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- Gauphastus
- Retired Staff
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Member for 14 years, 10 months, and 6 days
Last active Wed, Nov, 27 2019 03:22:35
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Bio
About Me
Used to moderate in.. early 2010 I think? Did that for a few months. I dealt with people directly, negotiating with people who were upset about warnings and calming them down; I also tried to support the suggestions section by encouraging people to contribute constructively.
It was challenging but quite fun. It was like trying to fend off a tidal wave with your bare hands, but hey. :tongue.gif:
My interests eventually changed and I had to move on. I sorta just wandered off without telling anyone and for that, I am sorry.
In my time, I surely dealt with a couple thousand issues. I'd occasionally try to read various forum sections to get a feel for everybody's thoughts on stuff. As I did this, I came across many unreported problem posts and members and dealt with them immediately and directly.
When dealing with the ever-growing pile of reports, I would tend to wipe it out completely. Back then, handling 100 reports straight was a big deal; I and others of course managed to do this several times whenever they'd pile up on busy days.
It was fun. I liked meeting and speaking with people, even the upset ones.
Unfortunately, I had to move on to other things. I admit I eventually grew weary of the job. People I had met and spoken with at length, people with which I believe to have made a personal connection, would eventually fade away and be replaced by ten new members. It become nearly impossible for me to have a direct or personal touch when dealing with reports case by case.
I found the personal touch to be very important, even essential. I handled my role as a moderator more as a mentor and negotiator rather than an enforcer of rules or guidelines.
Heh. Ah well.
Hope this was enlightening. I don't mean to imply that I'm perfect, but during my time as a moderator, I did my very best to make just about every person I dealt with as comfortable as possible.
Anyway, see you guys around.
Interests
Art, music, and all that delightful stuff.
It was challenging but quite fun. It was like trying to fend off a tidal wave with your bare hands, but hey. :tongue.gif:
My interests eventually changed and I had to move on. I sorta just wandered off without telling anyone and for that, I am sorry.
In my time, I surely dealt with a couple thousand issues. I'd occasionally try to read various forum sections to get a feel for everybody's thoughts on stuff. As I did this, I came across many unreported problem posts and members and dealt with them immediately and directly.
When dealing with the ever-growing pile of reports, I would tend to wipe it out completely. Back then, handling 100 reports straight was a big deal; I and others of course managed to do this several times whenever they'd pile up on busy days.
It was fun. I liked meeting and speaking with people, even the upset ones.
Unfortunately, I had to move on to other things. I admit I eventually grew weary of the job. People I had met and spoken with at length, people with which I believe to have made a personal connection, would eventually fade away and be replaced by ten new members. It become nearly impossible for me to have a direct or personal touch when dealing with reports case by case.
I found the personal touch to be very important, even essential. I handled my role as a moderator more as a mentor and negotiator rather than an enforcer of rules or guidelines.
Heh. Ah well.
Hope this was enlightening. I don't mean to imply that I'm perfect, but during my time as a moderator, I did my very best to make just about every person I dealt with as comfortable as possible.
Anyway, see you guys around.