Why be a moderator?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by l2tradr, Nov 10, 2009.

  1. l2tradr

    l2tradr

    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!
     
  2. simple...having the ability to wield power and punish people indiscriminately.
     
  3. l2tradr

    l2tradr

    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 :p
     
  4. zdreg

    zdreg

    some mods are powerless in their personal lives.
    some mods are incapable of hitting the trade button.

    this thread belongs in chit chat.
     
  5. "why be a police officer"
     
  6. l2tradr

    l2tradr

    To protect memebers of society from harm, in exchange for making a living? I'm sure you can see the difference.
     
  7. zdreg

    zdreg

    a police officer gets paid very handsomely with benefits and early retirement + you get to whack people when your wife doesn't w.....
     
  8. 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"
     
  9. l2tradr

    l2tradr

    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.
     
  10. 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
     
    #10     Nov 10, 2009