Hello Guest, and welcome to the Moderator Sign-Ups thread! When sign-ups are open, this is where members can apply to become moderators in order to help keep the forum running smoothly. Before applying, however, be absolutely sure that this is something you want to commit to, as you'll likely have to sacrifice some RP availability due to the current state of the site. Additionally, make sure you read the criteria and guidelines for moderators and "Trial Mods" below so that you know exactly what is expected of you and how the process will work.

Even if you've applied previously, feel free to submit a new application. Due to this new system, candidates are more likely to be chosen as long as they don't have too many "black marks" on their record.

The criteria for staff applicants is broken down into three categories. Activity, Knowledge, and Communication. So long as an applicant is able to meet all three of these criteria and there is an open position, they will be granted "Trial Mod" status. But before we get into these criteria, lets go over the concept of this "Trial Mod" as it differs from how trial mods were handled in the past.

Trial Mods:

Activity: Staff whom never log in aren't very useful to the forum. Thus, a minimum level of activity is expected of new staff applicants. In order to apply for staff you must log into the forum and post something at least three days out of the week on average. In addition, you must have maintained this level of activity for at least one month. (Note: Mandatory/unavoidable absences are fine as long as we're notified of these situations ahead of time, whether directly or through a departure thread.)

Knowledge: There are a lot of Rules on US and staff is expected to abide by them. If a staff member doesn't know a rule by heart, they should at the very least know where to find it quickly. A short 5 question test will be given to all applicants at a time convenient for both staff and the applicant. This test can be taken via the chat box, skype, or PMs. But it must be completed in real time and has a time limit of thirty seconds per question. In addition to the general information, be sure to check the descriptions on the Staff Page for the section you wish to join so you know exactly what's expected of you.

Communication: It is vital that staff members are able to communicate ideas and concepts clearly. They must be capable of writing complete sentences and proper spelling. However, they must also be capable of communicating in a professional manner. No l33t speak, excessive cursing, rampant use of slang, or history of violent outbursts. If an applicant is known to frequent any of these traits, they must clean up their act and go a full month without any incident before any applications will be accepted. While you're not expected/obligated to be friends with every staff member, you're expected to be civil, especially when there are disagreements. Additionally, we primarily use Skype to communicate (voice communication is not required), but the Staff Lounge is the main place used when discussing site updates as it's the best medium for communicating these types of ideas.

If you'd like to apply, please reply to this thread with the following form filled out:

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[b]Name:[/b] User and/or Real Name
[b]Skype Account:[/b] Most Staff Deliberations and Discussions occur over this form of communication.
[b]Availability:[/b] How often are you on, or will be on in the next week to the foreseeing months?
[b]Quiz time/method:[/b] When and how do you want to take the mandatory knowledge quiz? (Optional if you've been a staff member recently and simply wish to rejoin.)
[b]Philosophy of Staff:[/b] What should the top priorities of staff always be?
[b]Section:[/b] Global/Evaluations/Creations/Temp/Events/Battle
[b]Recommendation:[/b] Name any other people you would like to see on the team, and why.