New Moderator/Team Member Needed

[Lord Goliath]

Hello Everyone.  As you know, we've been experiencing a large growth in forum membership and site visitors lately.  We now receive close to 30,000 visits per month.  I'd like to increase our Moderation Team to help alleviate the workload of the current team.  Please read the information below about being a "mod" and how to apply.  Applications will be accepted until 12/28/2007 (unless we don't get enough  ).

Here's the "Job Description"

Overall Role:
Introduce topics as necessary
Monitor discussions
Keep discussions on track

Main Objective:
Get People to Participate
Encourage friends and colleagues to join in the discussions
Keep up with relevant current issues to introduce

Why Become a Moderator?
It's fun
It's a great way to share your interest and expertise in a topic
You'll get a chance to meet and discuss with a variety of different people

How Much Do I Have to Participate?
Do what you are comfortable with
Introduce topics, monitor discussions, keep discussion on track
Make sure all are participating in a respectful manner
Contribute your opinions regularly if you would like

Moderator Authority:
Warn users who are abusing the board
Block abusive users from participating in discussions
Delete inappropriate messages
Conduct yourself professionally at all times

How Long Can I Be a Moderator?
Tenure will vary
If there is enough interest we may introduce a rotation so all can participate

This is NOT A PAID POSITION.  Interested members will help support the forum out of the kindness of their hearts, the love of Bulldog Domain, the love of Bulldogs, just for fun, or any other reason you may have.

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Moderator Application:

Please know that all applications will be reviewed and decisions are not based on popularity and are not personal. Any and all decisions made are for the sole purpose of helping Bulldog Domain become a better forum. All applicants must be a member of Bulldog Domain Forum for at least 4 months, with continuous participation.

Forums currently available for moderation are: ALL

Please copy/paste the questionnaire below – fill it out and PM it to Lord Goliath.

1. Screen Name and Real Name: _____________________

2. Today’s Date: ___________________

3. Birthday including year: ____________________

4. Join Date: ___________________

5. Forum you would like to moderate: _________________________

6. Why do you feel you would be qualified to moderate that specific forum? _________________________

7. What special skills/knowledge can you apply to Bulldog Domain if you are chosen to become a moderator? _________________________

8. If you are not chosen at this time, please explain how it would make you feel. _________________________

Other questions could be added to this application in the future, and other questions might be asked during our selection process.

[Lord Goliath]

Just a reminder that today is the deadline to apply to be a forum moderator.  Please see previous post for details and instructions. 

For those of you that have already applied, thank you!  I want to inform you that there may be a few follow-up questions coming your way shortly after the deadline.  Thanks again to all who have applied or will apply.

[Lord Goliath]

Thanks to all of you who showed interested and submitted an application.  There are quite a few applications to review.  I hope to be able to announce the results in a few days. 

Thanks again!