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Moderators required!

223 replies

JustineMumsnet · 08/07/2005 12:58

Dear all,

We're looking for a couple more moderators. The current team do an amazing job and of course to some extent you are all moderators - plenty of you email us if you feel something is getting out of hand and for that we're very grateful - but we feel that given how busy the site now is, we need a few more official folks, with access to our direct contact details, watching over it.

Being a moderator requires a diplomacy and restraint, so if those aren't your strong points please do keep posting on Talk, but don't apply to be a moderator . Of course being around a lot also helps.

Moderators essentially have two roles. The first is to help out if queries (including media requests please) aren't answered by bumping and cajoling responses. The second is to attempt to (!) calm inflammatory situations, intervene where misunderstandings occur and keep mumsnet HQ informed (via email and tel if necessary) of anything that might warrant intervention.

It's a purely voluntary post (ie unpaid sadly) but you do get your pic on the mods page so it's not without glamour. If anyone would like to volunteer, please email [email protected].

Many thanks

The mumsnet team

OP posts:
QueenOfQuotes · 09/07/2005 15:25

Being a moderator requires a diplomacy and restraint, so if those aren't your strong points please do keep posting on Talk, but don't apply to be a moderator"

Snap to everyone else who's said that rules them out

RTKangaMummy · 09/07/2005 15:37

I have volunteered to be a mod on TELLY ADDICTS as I don't think there is one for that topic
I have emailed MN Towers

I also need a job title to justify spending hours and hours on here

DEFFO BRILL

Pixiefish · 09/07/2005 15:52

We have to mod the whole board now RTKM. The specific areas have long gone. Well done for volunteering all

RTKangaMummy · 09/07/2005 15:58

Thanks Pixiefish

WigWamBam · 09/07/2005 16:00

You're already the unofficial queen of Telly Addicts anyway, Kanga!

RTKangaMummy · 09/07/2005 16:05

Thanks WWB

sobernow · 09/07/2005 16:18

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

lou33 · 09/07/2005 16:30

I think sometimes we need a stiff drink before we wade in

Tortington · 09/07/2005 17:06

diplomacy and restraint eh?
hmmmmmmmmm

Nbg · 09/07/2005 17:10

I take it all the post's are taken then?

PowerCrazyNewMod · 09/07/2005 17:51

The job is mine, all mine I tell you

WigWamBam · 09/07/2005 17:55

We don't know yet, Nbg, MN are still considering which of us they laugh uncontrollably at, and which they give the jobs to.

Nbg · 09/07/2005 17:58

Ooooh, I applied!!

QueenEagle · 09/07/2005 18:00

So did I.

Have this vision now of MNHQ "laughing uncontrollably" at my interest and nudging each other saying "Rachel, Justine - you seen this clown who fancies herself as a mod?"

ModeratorSenoraPostrophe · 09/07/2005 18:11

Please bear in mind that we all know how difficult this moderating business can be, and if there's one thing all of us could do with, it's some head support

How did I do?

who needs to apply anyway?

Nbg · 09/07/2005 18:11

I'd love to know how they're going to decide!

hunkermunker · 09/07/2005 18:19

Did you all write very serious application emails? I fear mine may just have been a trifle...er...whimsical...!

WigWamBam · 09/07/2005 18:20

Mine was rather ... erm ... whimsical as well.

Nbg · 09/07/2005 18:22

I think mine consisted of 2 lines!

MarsLady · 09/07/2005 18:23

so how do I apply? I have lemon drizzle cake you know! lol

WigWamBam · 09/07/2005 18:24

Oh, bribery and corruption!

Hulababy · 09/07/2005 18:24

Don't forget to practise writing your little paragraph for the moderator's page too - and decide on your photo.

I have to update mine.

Nbg · 09/07/2005 18:26

I have a cupboard full of chocolate!

WigWamBam · 09/07/2005 18:27

More bribery and corruption!

I have Jaffa cakes and fresh-cream strawberry tarts

MarsLady · 09/07/2005 18:29

I have homemade jam and darling DTs