I've always wondered about this: why would anyone want to be a moderator of a message board? From what I know, they are not paid (even though the site owners like this one make plenty of money). Are there any perks whatsoever? I can see of course moderating your own forum, but a volunteer moderator is what puzzles me. Thanks!
Punish how? By removing their posts? By banning a nameless user who can just turn around and create a new name in 5 seconds? It seems like a big waste of time. Plus, I don't think anyone admits or brags at a party that they moderate a message board for the power
some mods are powerless in their personal lives. some mods are incapable of hitting the trade button. this thread belongs in chit chat.
To protect memebers of society from harm, in exchange for making a living? I'm sure you can see the difference.
a police officer gets paid very handsomely with benefits and early retirement + you get to whack people when your wife doesn't w.....
in that case an honest man has many options peace corps teach 4 america border patrol lifeguards firefighters paramedics i'd even respect the fbi or actual "detectives"
I'm not sure what you're talking about and this is going off-topic. Being a policeman is very different than moderating a message board, it's quite clear. And if someone who is thinking about becoming a mod does so because he wants to be like an actual cop, then he's quite delusional.
i think a good moderator for any message board is someone who could be called an expert on the subject and is required to keep things organized, but in reality >50% are delusional from your example