# How to become moderator? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 25, 2004, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396 "2004-08-25T03:45:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rufus\_Xavier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@Rufus\_Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rufus_Xavier)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/21 "2004-08-25T13:45:19Z")
I’m sure every SDMB’er has, at one time or another, at least entertained the thought of what it would be like to be a Mod. I’m sure the idle thought is almost always waved away. Too much hassle, too little reward. My hat is off to all the Mods. I can pick and choose which threads I want to read. The Mods don’t quite have that luxury. That being said, this is by far the most entertaining ATMB thread I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy!! 🙂 Good luck, nonpolar! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BJMoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@BJMoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BJMoose)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/22 "2004-08-25T13:51:30Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > . . . Assuming this whole thread isn’t just a joke, why on earth do you want to be a moderator? **nonpolar** ’s seriously into masochism. ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/23 "2004-08-25T14:39:52Z")
> [@Rufus Xavier](#): > > I’m sure every SDMB’er has, at one time or another, at least entertained the thought of what it would be like to be a Mod. You can subtract one from your tally. ---
**Author:** ![C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/24 "2004-08-25T14:58:07Z")
Well, again continuing seriously: Ed Zotti does scrutinize the posts of would-be moderators, and I can pretty much guarantee that someone whose early post is about his masturbation techniques will not pass muster. The job of Moderator entails reading through tons of crap posts that are of no interest whatsoever, responding to irrational and unreasonable requests, dealing with trolls and repeat offenders who think they’re too clever to be caught, dealing with people who give way, way, WAY too much information (TMI[super]tm[/super]), listening to members whine about their frustrations and problems, and… well, do I need to go on? On the plus side, there’s no pay, but there’s a free SD mug, and the comraderie with other moderators. And the empty power, don’t forget the empty power. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/25 "2004-08-25T15:01:07Z")
You forgot to mention the Spandex uniform and thigh-length leather boots. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/26 "2004-08-25T15:50:26Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > You forgot to mention the Spandex uniform and thigh-length leather boots. Oooo - Can I apply? I look **GREAT** in thigh-high leather boots! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Nametag](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nametag/32/406_2.png) [@Nametag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nametag)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/27 "2004-08-25T15:52:02Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > You forgot to mention the Spandex uniform and thigh-length leather boots. **Mangetout** , you have Moderators confused with Administrators. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/28 "2004-08-25T15:55:09Z")
> [@C K Dexter Haven](#): > > The job of Moderator entails reading through tons of crap posts that are of no interest whatsoever, responding to irrational and unreasonable requests, dealing with trolls and repeat offenders who think they’re too clever to be caught, dealing with people who give way, way, WAY too much information (TMI[super]tm[/super]), listening to members whine about their frustrations and problems, and… well, do I need to go on? Plus, you get to go in and fix screwups in peoples’ coding. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/29 "2004-08-25T16:28:34Z")
**Nonpolar** , You as a moderator would be a travesty. It’s amazing that you’ve made it this long without being banned. Your appalling attitude toward women is evident in many of your posts. I find you very offensive. ---
**Author:** ![Berkut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a88e57/32.png) [@Berkut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Berkut)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/30 "2004-08-25T17:02:48Z")
Well, looks like this thread’s vacation in ATMB isn’t gonna last long. ---
**Author:** ![5que](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/3bc359/32.png) [@5que](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5que)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/31 "2004-08-25T17:13:09Z")
> [@C K Dexter Haven](#): > > Ask again in about three years. And bring Pie!! ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/32 "2004-08-25T17:19:50Z")
I run another [busy bulletin board](http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/index.php?), and I don’t stand a chance at being a mod here. I’ve had one too many lapses in judgement here, IMHO, and my posts aren’t exactly award-winning. The ADD doesn’t help. I don’t know the mod selection process here, exactly, but the SDMB is one of the big boys. It’s not a k-rad 1337 board where anybody can be a mod by just asking. I can say that consideration of mod-dom probably has nothing to do with your post count, senority/longevity, or experience on other sites. ---
**Author:** ![Exgineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/33 "2004-08-25T17:40:48Z")
I realize that this is probably a moot point, since I have about the same chance of becoming a moderator as **nonpolar** does, but I figured I’d better do it. I just reread my first post up there and realized that if you turn it sort of sideways to the light and squit really hard, it kinda-sorta could look like an expression of interest in the job. It wasn’t. Just thought I’d make that clear. I’d also like to propose that we designate “when **nonpolar** becomes a mod” an official SDMB equivalent of “when monkeys fly out of my butt,” “when pigs fly,” and “when hell freezes over.” ---
**Author:** ![Rufus\_Xavier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@Rufus\_Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rufus_Xavier)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/34 "2004-08-25T18:08:01Z")
> [@Exgineer](#): > > I’d also like to propose that we designate “when **nonpolar** becomes a mod” an official SDMB equivalent of “when monkeys fly out of my butt,” “when pigs fly,” and “when hell freezes over.” Seconded! All in favor? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![N.Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@N.Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N.Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/35 "2004-08-25T18:17:22Z")
> [@Rufus Xavier](#): > > Seconded! All in favor? 🙂 Aye! ---
**Author:** ![Rufus\_Xavier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@Rufus\_Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rufus_Xavier)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/36 "2004-08-25T18:24:36Z")
motion carried. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Dangerosa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dangerosa)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/37 "2004-08-25T18:26:32Z")
nonpolar, you may never make Mod, but you have become a piece of SDMB history and long after you have left the board people will say “Why ‘Hi Opal,’ what’s the Death Ray thing about, and who was nonpolar.” ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/38 "2004-08-25T18:53:39Z")
> [@C K Dexter Haven](#): > > The job of Moderator entails reading through tons of crap posts that are of no interest whatsoever, responding to irrational and unreasonable requests, dealing with trolls and repeat offenders who think they’re too clever to be caught, dealing with people who give way, way, WAY too much information (TMI[super]tm[/super]), listening to members whine about their frustrations and problems, and… well, do I need to go on? Wow, it’s just like being an Oracle Preist, except no mugs. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/39 "2004-08-25T19:19:01Z")
If there is a God, this will never happen. Of course, there isn’t a God, so all bets are off. ---
**Author:** ![nonpolar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3da27b/32.png) [@nonpolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonpolar)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2004, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396/40 "2004-08-25T19:43:54Z")
So I see 99.9% of you is against me becoming moderator ,that is rather not too good result. :smack: At least there is 1/10 % undecided. But for real ,does moderator gets paid?I lost my job recently and I’m looking to do something(NOT TOO HARD).any offers? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-moderator/261396.md?page=3)