Originally Posted by
nicetry
http:///forum/post/3017854
I never understood the obsession with moderating that seems unique to this board. While a lot of the "I want to be a mod" posts/threads are tongue in cheek, my sense is there is some sincerity to the desires of some here to really be mods. Trust me, as a former mod here, it's not going to enhance your resume. It's a lot of policing BS threads and posts. There is also a lot of inconsistancy which makes it even more of a PITA. Not sure about now, but in the old days we'd periodically get perks from the owners, like some free stuff, but only on rare occasion.
There is a hidden forum for mods to congregate and discuss (AKA bash) the little people, but that novelty wears off soon.
The biggest highlight is the day you're selected and all the empty "congratulation" posts. Shortly after that you become one of the despised few who have to wade through the forums looking for bad guys and evil doers, close some threads (or in Seps case A LOT of threads)
and take the fun out of life for a handful of folks who use the internet as their private anonymous playground. Pretty much sums it up, so think hard about what you wish for. It ain't all it's cracked up to be.
This is all true, but you gotta admit, you miss some of the company in the tank
