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#1 2011-11-15 16:47:32
No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
As it says on the community moderators page, we only hold elections when we feel like there's a need for more community moderators. At this time, we feel like we have enough active mods even though two have recently retired. So there will be no elections during this period.
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#2 2011-11-15 16:51:16
- The_Dancing_Donut
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
1st post! xD
Oh... okay :L
So no more elections 'till 2012?!
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#4 2011-11-15 16:55:17
- The_Dancing_Donut
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
Lightnin wrote:
The_Dancing_Donut wrote:
1st post! xD
Oh... okay :L
So no more elections 'till 2012?!Yep, end of March.
Ohright. ^^
It'll be interesting to see how the Moderation Team gets on with 2 less members than normal...
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#5 2011-11-15 19:25:18
- sportsdude6
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
That's really unfortunate. I was looking foward to it.
I even asked the mods.
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#6 2011-11-15 19:54:48
- jji7skyline
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
So there might be one at around mid 2012?
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#10 2011-11-15 20:27:01
- jji7skyline
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
SJRCS_011 wrote:
Will the age limit still be 13 or will it be 14 in march?
It will probably stay at 13.
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#11 2011-11-16 03:39:45
- scimonster
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
In that case, I'll have to look into moderation duties, if the next is in March.
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#12 2011-11-16 06:28:11
Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
Hey, I'll be able to do it then! >:D
..Not 
I will be able to, but I know I wouldn't win.
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#13 2011-11-30 11:38:44
- WindowsExplorer
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
That means no sparks no moderator not how sparks 
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#14 2011-12-01 14:51:30
Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
jji7skyline wrote:
SJRCS_011 wrote:
Will the age limit still be 13 or will it be 14 in march?
It will probably stay at 13.
It was 14 when I joined. There was an election then too, and everyone was complaining about it. I didn't have to worry because I was 18 at the time.
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#15 2011-12-01 17:42:01
- jji7skyline
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
Goliath1 wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
SJRCS_011 wrote:
Will the age limit still be 13 or will it be 14 in march?
It will probably stay at 13.
It was 14 when I joined. There was an election then too, and everyone was complaining about it. I didn't have to worry because I was 18 at the time.
Well they lowered it to 13 this year 
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#16 2011-12-01 20:07:40
Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
jji7skyline wrote:
Goliath1 wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
It will probably stay at 13.It was 14 when I joined. There was an election then too, and everyone was complaining about it. I didn't have to worry because I was 18 at the time.
Well they lowered it to 13 this year
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#18 2011-12-02 01:19:33
- veggieman001
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
I could run for mod then, but I seriously doubt that it'll happen. Hey, it's possible though. I just don't know if it's even worth bothering though.
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#20 2011-12-02 15:18:09
Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
Goliath1 wrote:
On the moderator page, it says you must have your parent's permission. I'm 19 years old, so does that still apply?
I would think not, since most people say that you are officially an adult once you reach age 18.
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#21 2011-12-03 11:46:54
- Bloodhound781
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
Since to moderators are still minors, it is be more difficult to find a person who will be
suitable.
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#22 2011-12-03 15:47:07
Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
This is regarded remain aggreable, as there has been history over the years of the internets life, where errors and flaws have been inserted into a system where teenage
moderators have in a large number, made light of their position, or picked
innappriopate decisions.
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#23 2011-12-03 17:16:36
Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
Ratmetal wrote:
This is regarded remain aggreable, as there has been history over the years of the internets life, where errors and flaws have been inserted into a system where teenage
moderators have in a large number, made light of their position, or picked
innappriopate decisions.
Which is one reason why we usually do elections in the first place. There are also those who are at MIT that can moderate as well. I don't think this should be a large problem.
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#25 2011-12-06 10:31:08
- Andres-Vander
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Re: No Community Moderator Elections for Fall 2011
This brings up an excellent opportunity to discuss the TBG Moderators. If I recall correctly, the original purpose of the moderator elections instead of the Scratch Team just picking moderators was so that it would be 'fair to everyone' and 'everyone would have a chance to run'. Later on, we added the 14+ rule (now 13+?) (also the TBG elections weren't affected by the 14+ rule though so it doesn't matter). The TBG moderators have a fun and easy position and have had it for over 2 years now. I think it's time to give someone else a turn. At least for the longer serving TBG moderators.
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