Moderator

[Moontanman]

what are the qualifications to be a moderator?

[freeztar]

Lots of things...IMHO, a great moderator follows these guidelines:

• A severe commitment of time and energy based solely on passion/love of the topics
  
• An intricate understanding of the site, including: knowledge of prior (as well as new) topics, post histories, post etiquette, site objectives, rules, etc.
  
• The ability to differentiate on-topic vs. off-topic discussion, and guide the discussion accordingly
  
• An objective, and well reasoned, approach to conflict resolution

There are more, but I'll stop there and let others add...

[Moontanman]

Sounds cool, I think I'll wait until I'm actually needed in that capacity. Too much fun pointing out the flaws in others reasoning (in a nice way of course) right now!

[freeztar]

Originally Posted by Moontanman

Too much fun pointing out the flaws in others reasoning (in a nice way of course) right now!

Moderators can certainly point out the flaws in others reasoning, just like any other member can. It's encouraged (with supporting evidence of course).

[Michaelangelica]

i don't understand why my brain thinks this is appropriate or even funny.
Floors in thinking?

MMmm. . . supposed to be a pic.-of Toronto City Council here??

[freeztar]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelica

i don't understand why my brain thinks this is appropriate or evern funny.
Floors in thinking?

Pass the whiskey mate! I'm thirsty!