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#51 2012-04-05 21:41:41

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

puppymk wrote:

RedRocker227 wrote:

Borrego6165 wrote:

yes i did! i just forgot i did, but now it's coming back to me. thanks! you should be one!!! just skip a birthday or two and be a mod!

Hahaha no. Firstly, it'd be way too much pressure, secondly, my parents would never allow it, and thirdly, I get the feeling some of the ST hate me...

Why would they hate you? I,v never seen or heard of you being the least bit inappropriate.

You haven't done anything (from what I know)


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#52 2012-04-05 22:55:12

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

I think that to become a nominee, you have to pass a test on moderating made by the Scratch Team, mainly on how you would react in different situations. Those situations would be put in a form that the soon-to-be-nominees would have to edit it. There would be "posts" on the forms that would have something wrong about them and the soon-to-be-nominees would edit those out and reply to those "posts" saying what's wrong what to do next time... basically what moderators are already doing. I think that would help people decide because then they would know how they would actually act in service.

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#53 2012-04-05 23:06:18

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Lucario621 wrote:

I'm not sure if I should run or not. Some people say I'm helpful on Scratch, but I don't post *that* much on the forums (well, it varies). I already have plenty of work to do on the Scratch Wiki, as I am a bureaucrat. I'm somewhat well-known, and I've gotten quite a few front paged projects. But I have my doubts whether I would win or not. After all, there are plenty of ways I can still help the community without necessarily being a moderator. I'll have to think about it...  tongue

technoboy10 wrote:

If you are one of the people that are being voted on, are you allowed to vote for yourself?

I'm pretty sure you can vote for yourself, since everyone can vote. I doubt the Scratch Team prevents the candidates from voting or doesn't allow them to choose themselves. I believe I've heard of candidates in the past that have decided to vote for others out of good spirit, for example.

I think you should run. smile  if you want to anyway.


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#54 2012-04-05 23:21:37

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

TorbyFork234 wrote:

I think that to become a nominee, you have to pass a test on moderating made by the Scratch Team, mainly on how you would react in different situations. Those situations would be put in a form that the soon-to-be-nominees would have to edit it. There would be "posts" on the forms that would have something wrong about them and the soon-to-be-nominees would edit those out and reply to those "posts" saying what's wrong what to do next time... basically what moderators are already doing. I think that would help people decide because then they would know how they would actually act in service.

The ST chooses a few from the nominees based on past activity though.


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#55 2012-04-05 23:27:27

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Lucario621 wrote:

I'm not sure if I should run or not. Some people say I'm helpful on Scratch, but I don't post *that* much on the forums (well, it varies). I already have plenty of work to do on the Scratch Wiki, as I am a bureaucrat. I'm somewhat well-known, and I've gotten quite a few front paged projects. But I have my doubts whether I would win or not. After all, there are plenty of ways I can still help the community without necessarily being a moderator. I'll have to think about it...  tongue

I respect your choice, whether it be to wait or to nominate yourself. However, I do think you are ready for the responsibility and commitment based on what I've seen. You seem like a very helpful, kind guy/gal. I think you would make a great candidate.


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#56 2012-04-05 23:38:56

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Interesting.
I just noticed we have more retired moderators than we do currently active ones.
And I've been here for every one.

Nevertheless, I'm sure a great new moderator will be picked.


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#57 2012-04-06 00:30:40

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Time to start guessing the final list of nominees  tongue


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#58 2012-04-06 00:35:07

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Chrischb wrote:

Time to start guessing the final list of nominees  tongue

If I chose 2 out of the 4 current hopefuls I would say Getty and jji7skyline.


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#59 2012-04-06 00:48:30

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

I would have loved to have tried to become a Community Moderator, but I am not eligible since I have been on Scratch for less than six months.  sad

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#60 2012-04-06 01:23:44

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

hey could i run in this election


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#61 2012-04-06 01:40:45

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

I wish I were 13.

On scratch I like that nobody is hated upon for their age, but rather respected for being so mature for their age  smile


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#62 2012-04-06 02:02:37

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Could i qualify?  smile


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#63 2012-04-06 02:17:17

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

VanillaCreme wrote:

Could i qualify?  smile

Well, do you fit the criteria given in the info link in the first post?  wink

Anybody who fits the given criteria is free to try to run for moderator.


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#64 2012-04-06 04:37:11

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Cool! I'm not sure how happy my parents are going to be about the phone call, but I can talk them into it. I think I will run this year while I'm still a freshman and I don't have too much work to do yet for school.

Just as a curiosity though, how will the phone call happen and what will be asked?

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#65 2012-04-06 04:43:14

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Mokat wrote:

puppymk wrote:

RedRocker227 wrote:


Hahaha no. Firstly, it'd be way too much pressure, secondly, my parents would never allow it, and thirdly, I get the feeling some of the ST hate me...

Why would they hate you? I,v never seen or heard of you being the least bit inappropriate.

You haven't done anything (from what I know)

Okay not hate but dislike.

And uh sometimes I can be kinda (really) aggressive and rude.


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#66 2012-04-06 08:57:13

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

RedRocker227 wrote:

SilverDomination wrote:

RedRocker227 wrote:

XenoK_Studios wrote:

oh ok sorry

It's fine. ^^


If they don't care, why wouldn't they want you being a mod? :p

My parents can be strict. I'm 12 (one year from being able to run), but my parents think its too big of a responsibility for someone under the age of 18.  hmm
Edit: Yeah, I know. It's confusing.

Oh, I see.

My parents don't even know I post here, so it'd be a bit of a surprise if I asked them if I could be a mod :p

lol same


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#67 2012-04-06 09:16:02

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Another question - Should I put my age in my nomination post?


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#68 2012-04-06 09:35:35

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

LS97 wrote:

Cool! I'm not sure how happy my parents are going to be about the phone call, but I can talk them into it. I think I will run this year while I'm still a freshman and I don't have too much work to do yet for school.

Just as a curiosity though, how will the phone call happen and what will be asked?

Well, we ask the winner to have their parents contact us by email, and then we set up a time to talk. We basically confirm the age of the winner, describe the role, make sure it's clear that it's totally voluntary and that there are no required number of hours (school and real life come first). The CM role isn't about "protecting Scratchers from evil!" - it's more about helping other Scratchers and keeping discussions on track. But we do mention that the site does get trolled from time to time. Drama happens.

It's basically just a chance for us to answer any questions they may have and check in, so they know they can reach us if they have thoughts / concerns.


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#69 2012-04-06 09:35:54

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

RedRocker227 wrote:

Mokat wrote:

puppymk wrote:


Why would they hate you? I,v never seen or heard of you being the least bit inappropriate.

You haven't done anything (from what I know)

Okay not hate but dislike.

And uh sometimes I can be kinda (really) aggressive and rude.

Not really on Scratch....


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#70 2012-04-06 09:36:44

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

technoboy10 wrote:

Another question - Should I put my age in my nomination post?

Nope, don't need to. In fact, no one really is supposed to. If you want, you can say "I'm over the age limit" - but it's kind of assumed by the fact that one is nominating themselves that they are.  smile


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#71 2012-04-06 09:37:50

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Lightnin wrote:

technoboy10 wrote:

Another question - Should I put my age in my nomination post?

Nope, don't need to. In fact, no one really is supposed to. If you want, you can say "I'm over the age limit" - but it's kind of assumed by the fact that one is nominating themselves that they are.  smile

Cool, thanks.  big_smile
Oh, and how do you select the final list of nominees?


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#72 2012-04-06 09:41:15

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

RedRocker227 wrote:

Mokat wrote:

puppymk wrote:


Why would they hate you? I,v never seen or heard of you being the least bit inappropriate.

You haven't done anything (from what I know)

Okay not hate but dislike.

And uh sometimes I can be kinda (really) aggressive and rude.

It's funny, P2S mentioned that you seemed to think we didn't like you during a conversation we had yesterday, and we were like, why wouldn't we?  smile 

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#73 2012-04-06 09:44:36

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

technoboy10 wrote:

Lightnin wrote:

technoboy10 wrote:

Another question - Should I put my age in my nomination post?

Nope, don't need to. In fact, no one really is supposed to. If you want, you can say "I'm over the age limit" - but it's kind of assumed by the fact that one is nominating themselves that they are.  smile

Cool, thanks.  big_smile
Oh, and how do you select the final list of nominees?

Well, mostly point 3. on "how are moderators chosen" here:
http://info.scratch.mit.edu/Community_Moderators


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#74 2012-04-06 09:46:22

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Lightnin wrote:

technoboy10 wrote:

Lightnin wrote:


Nope, don't need to. In fact, no one really is supposed to. If you want, you can say "I'm over the age limit" - but it's kind of assumed by the fact that one is nominating themselves that they are.  smile

Cool, thanks.  big_smile
Oh, and how do you select the final list of nominees?

Well, mostly point 3. on "how are moderators chosen" here:
http://info.scratch.mit.edu/Community_Moderators

Okay, thanks a bunch!  smile


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#75 2012-04-06 10:51:03

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Re: Spring 2012 CM Elections: Discussion

Is it to hire two or three mods?


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