New Mods

[Samantha]

From my experience within the department returning mods tend to do a better job overall than any new mod - most returning mods do a better job the second time round than they did the first time round too.


Could have been worded better Oli. Of course they will do a better job overall as they have had the experience. I'm not arguing or anything, and I'm glad they have returned. .

[Mr-Trainor]

I don't see how 'no new mod' is capable but HotelUser was a new mod and now is a SMOD? He deserves it but it isn't fair in saying no new mod is capable.

Moderators who return and are not new will obviously have experience but I agree with what you're saying. A new mod won't be as capable as a previous one but that's only because they're new. Once they've got to grips with how the department is run and how to carry out their roles, they'll easily be as good as or maybe even better than the previous moderators. Having a trial is what allows this to happen .

Moderator applications were open the week before last, the moderators were chosen from those applications apart from Catzsy and Con who asked to return.

I wasn't chosen from the apps either .

[Jamesy]

Edan (Yoshimitsui) once told me that posting a lot on the forum, especially in feedback commenting on suggestions freely minded and reporting posts was a good way to get noticed or that you have potential to be a moderator.

I wasn't chosen from the apps either .

This is why Luke . Everyone else has summarised the reasoning behind this all so beautifully I'm unable to add much.

@Milestone - you can have the luxury of sitting there and saying "told you so" lol. We tried it, things didn't work, we try something new and thats how things go. I don't regret changing things so long as we progress onwards, and I know Oli and everyone else feels the same

[AgnesIO]

This is why Luke . Everyone else has summarised the reasoning behind this all so beautifully I'm unable to add much.

@Milestone - you can have the luxury of sitting there and saying "told you so" lol. We tried it, things didn't work, we try something new and thats how things go. I don't regret changing things so long as we progress onwards, and I know Oli and everyone else feels the same

Not picking an argument - just it is sort of a nice feeling when I was one of the few that refused to agree it would work However, I like that you have gone back to the old way (well pretty much) when you realised it didn't work.

That to me, says how well you are doing your job!

[Intoxicated]

I think if you know from experience that someone is a good moderator, then they should have priority than a person who will have to be trained afterall, everyone want's the best for the forum and having the best moderators and super moderators possible will ensure that the forum is being moderated properly and fairly. Also, if someone resigns, and then change their mind like everybody does, the staff should accept that person back as they know they are a good moderator! Congratulations mod's, I'm sure you will all do a great job.

[FlyingJesus]

There is no ladder system in the mod department, you don't get Super Moderator for being in the department for a certain amount of time, hell we'd get a lot of complaints then. Super Moderator is a highly prestigious role and takes a lot of work, talent and trust. We aren't going to hand it out willy nilly.

Glad this is actually being said plain and clear at last, seen far too many "OMG WHY ISN'T [ some noob ] GETTING THE PROMOTION??!>" threads about people who've been part of teams for a long time. Also lol you said willy

[Richie]

In any department as soon as someone resigns and its offical they shouldn't be allowed to return in a high position. They should be able to return, yes. But as normal staff. It makes no sense, I don't give a **** if someones having a bad day and they decide to resign in a childish strop, that's their loss. Next time round they'll think it through. It should be a lesson learnt by all. If I was a normal mod and Sarah came back a day later as a position higher than me, I'd be offended not because I'm a power ***** ( I am a power ***** ) but because it just seems like they can come and go in high positions whenever they want. Sort out your priorities. Before anyone replies saying 'they are the best person for the job' that's ******** its all about power, they could do a fantastic job as normal staff but chose to come back in a higher position because of the power.

If habbox was really so professional they wouldn't have management come and go as they please, you wouldn't see a tesco manager leave then decide to come back a week later, it just doesn't work like that. The next person in line would get the job, fair enough they could apply to be in a managements position but habbox doesn't have that option so either or it should be allowed.

capiche?

[Grig]

Excellent decisions here. Zero causes for complaints what so ever. These are all great mods and trusted and dedicated people. The forum seems to be straddling into the right direction now .

To add, all department managers experiment, I've done it in my time with Martin and so has everyone else. You get things that work out so brilliantly, you just want to pat yourself on the back, then there are things that don't and that's the beauty of it. As you tend to try out new things, you get a sound knowledge base over what works and what doesn't really do so.

So kudos I say, keep it up !

[Robbie]

Great to see Catzsy back, one of the best moderators this forum has ever had, comes with no hidden agendas.

WHO ARE YOU FORGETTING, MATTHEW?

[Callum.]

it just sums up habbox tbh. staff love to go through the drama of leaving, then picking it back up later when they realise they shoulda stayed, like the latest one, focus on a subject was it? bit silly really, ofcourse they're going to be better than a new mod, but it all comes in time etc. the amount of times people leave and come back is terrible, sort it out.

not that i have anything against them, recursion was probably my favourite moderator, catzsy can obviously do her job well, trainor is a good personality around the forum.