How do you become a moderator?

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ryuga · Answer

@jigglypuff314

samsungfanboy · Answer

Must be trained by the mighty @Compassionate :D

gottennis121 · Answer

lol @SamsungFanBoy

samsungfanboy · Answer

go for ambi first. if the mods like you, they'll promote you :P

ryuga · Answer

i know all the latex

ryuga · Answer

$\Huge\bf \color{black}{Welcome~to~OpenStudy!!}\hspace{-310pt}\color{black}{Welcome~to~OpenStudy!!}\hspace{-307.1pt}\color{#ff7100}{Welcome~to~\color{#00B4ff}{Open}}\color{#7cc517}{Study!!}$

jigglypuff314 · Answer

- Follow the rules of OpenStudy
aka don't break rules
aka don't get warned or suspended
- Contribute to the OpenStudy community
by answering questions and helping our users :)
- (properly) Reporting rule-breakers
to show the moderators that you understand the rules
- be an expert in a subject (debatable)
Many moderators are experts in Math
- be 18+ (debatable)
... at least 13 years old and must be mature

Note: Many moderators were not Ambassadors first.
The newest batch of Moderators may have been picked from Ambassador groups, but it is not a Must.

ryuga · Answer

ok well i have never been warned or susspenned im good at math and science

ryuga · Answer

so is that it?

ryuga · Answer

wil i have to do the ambassidor program

aravindg · Answer

How to be a moderator?

Be awesome ;)

ryuga · Answer

like this

jigglypuff314 · Answer

Personally I suggest you apply to become an Ambassador simply because you learn more life skills from it. http://assets.openstudy.com/updates/attachments/5500a830e4b0dc5d8bd5db63-e.mccormick-1426110412484-iwannabeanambi.pdf and yes, the trend lately seems to show that they are picking Ambassadors to become Moderators.

pooja195 · Answer

How to become a Moderator:

First rule: You must be 18+, due to legal issues. 

Second rule: You have to be, and act mature. 

Then you have to win the respect of this community through interaction, knowledge and the ability to interact and intervene in an appropriate manner. It is in big part based on participation, courtesy and respect. 

The most important thing is that you let the administrators and moderators know that you can see things going awry, and that you are willing to make some effort to solve/prevent it. 
And certainly NOT in a way like messaging them about how bad you want to be a moderator (this will only work contradictory), but they have to notice that you are up for the job. 

Then, when they decide they need more moderators, you might get asked. 

 ◘ Being on the site for a fair amount of time. (usually more than 6 months) 
 ◘ Be an good and active user on the site
 ◘ Having a squeaky clean abuse record.
 ◘ Have good rapport with fellow users.
 ◘ Having a good sense of justice.
 ◘ Being an expert in some field. 
Most of the mods are math geniuses. But any subject would suffice.
 ◘ Doing a great job in the ambassador program. 
In the ambassador training period, you'll learn how the rules work on OpenStudy and you'll learn how to make the right decisions.
 ◘ Hope you'll get lucky when they decide to add more moderators! 

~thomaster

samsungfanboy · Answer

^ be awesome like pooja ;)

samsungfanboy · Answer

carry the choo choo swag like Thomas X'DDD

ryuga · Answer

$\Huge\color{yellow}{\bigstar}$$\bf\Huge\color{red}{HELLO}$$\Huge\color{yellow}{\bigstar}$

ryuga · Answer

so i want to be an ambasidor

pooja195 · Answer

Before being a mod consider the following, -Help users out and show dedication to the community -Start by being an ambassador -Report things, this shows you know the rules and are capable of keeping the site safe (fill out proper reports ) Here is some of the info on ambi requirements Ambassadors are representatives of OpenStudy. We answer questions from new users. We welcome and greet users. It's our job to be the embodiment of OpenStudy's ideologies. Before I go any further, there are strict requirements you must meet. ◘ Be thirteen or older ◘ Have a form of ID - excluding a birth certificate ◘ Have no serious offenses on your record ◘ If you have serious offenses, an additional process may be required ◘ Have read the Code of Conduct and Terms, and understand the rules ◘ As an Ambassador, you agree to always be kind and understanding ◘ As an Ambassador you should let users know you appreciate them ◘ Congratulate and reward positive behavior, and discourage negative behavior ◘ Lead by example! ◘ Respect the staff - never talk ill of OpenStudy ◘ Never disclose personal information if shared with you Do you feel like Ambassadorship is something you would want to do? Do you want a bright future with OpenStudy? Then become an Ambassador! [NOTE: The application, or form, is often subject to change. A message will be posted in either the Ambassador Group or OpenStudy Feedback with details on how to submit an application] You can contact e.mccormick , thomaster , shrutipande9 , ashleyisakitty or hartnn for additional Ambassador opportunities. form link: https://docs.google.com/a/openstudy.com/forms/d/14kZejqKJuYBxuRCxCjwa-rAUtScOYB6KTlrZDmYLTGM/viewform http://assets.openstudy.com/updates/attachments/5500a830e4b0dc5d8bd5db63-e.mccormick-1426110412484-iwannabeanambi.pdf Made by Compassionate , slightly edited by sleepyjess

ryuga · Answer

ID?

pooja195 · Answer

Yep to prove your age.

pooja195 · Answer

Tbh anything to prove your age will work.

samsungfanboy · Answer

how old am I pooja?

pooja195 · Answer

Not sure. 5? 2? Oh well, looks like i forgot

samsungfanboy · Answer

not funny ;-; im 17

zeronknight · Answer

@jigglypuff314

zeronknight · Answer

Being an ambass certainly isn't a must, but wouldn't that look better on someone's application, if someone does apply?

pooja195 · Answer

Application for what?

zeronknight · Answer

To be a moderator, Apply (Application to be a mod)

zeronknight · Answer

I think i mean the wrong thing.... Sorry .-.

pooja195 · Answer

There is no application to become a mod.

zeronknight · Answer

Wait, then how does one become a moderator? Are they chosen?

ryuga · Answer

ughhh i cant get the stupid thing to work to send a id

pooja195 · Answer

One becomes a mod when mods vote and agree that you would become a great mod. If you didnt read what i wrote earlier here it is again, 
How to become a Moderator:

First rule: You must be 18+, due to legal issues. 

Second rule: You have to be, and act mature. 

Then you have to win the respect of this community through interaction, knowledge and the ability to interact and intervene in an appropriate manner. It is in big part based on participation, courtesy and respect. 

The most important thing is that you let the administrators and moderators know that you can see things going awry, and that you are willing to make some effort to solve/prevent it. 
And certainly NOT in a way like messaging them about how bad you want to be a moderator (this will only work contradictory), but they have to notice that you are up for the job. 

Then, when they decide they need more moderators, you might get asked. 

 ◘ Being on the site for a fair amount of time. (usually more than 6 months) 
 ◘ Be an good and active user on the site
 ◘ Having a squeaky clean abuse record.
 ◘ Have good rapport with fellow users.
 ◘ Having a good sense of justice.
 ◘ Being an expert in some field. 
Most of the mods are math geniuses. But any subject would suffice.
 ◘ Doing a great job in the ambassador program. 
In the ambassador training period, you'll learn how the rules work on OpenStudy and you'll learn how to make the right decisions.
 ◘ Hope you'll get lucky when they decide to add more moderators! 

~thomaster

zeronknight · Answer

I didn't see the top part of it, Sorry^

ryuga · Answer

well geuss i just have to get lucky for mod

zeronknight · Answer

You don't need to be lucky :P. You just need to be mature and show you can handle the responsibility and be 18+

ryuga · Answer

$\Huge\ddot\frown$

ryuga · Answer

im 17 my birth day is 10\31\89

jigglypuff314 · Answer

(not real statistics)
average amount of active time on the site to become a mod: 2 years
shorter amounts of time have been from:
- being batman
- being a retired professor
- being an expert in bio/chem (not math for once)
- 50 page essays to preetha on how to improve the site

zeronknight · Answer

50 page essays???? To shorten to be a mod??? o-o

zeronknight · Answer

o-o (I know it's not real but even for that being made up....who would write that.)

jaynator495 · Answer

No thats just examples of what was done...

Owlfred or mathmale was the proffessor... maybe tk >_>

batman was iambatman

eric was 50 page essays

abhisar was bio/chem

zeronknight · Answer

50.....page essays.....that is just. o-o

ryuga · Answer

50 PAGES X_X

jaynator495 · Answer

50 pages per submission, he would often submit more! XD