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  •  05-26-2009, 9:59 AM 2726783

    Announcing: Volunteer Forum Moderator Program!
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    Hi everybody,

    I want to let you know that we will no longer accept applications for the Volunteer Forum Moderator Program. Hopefully we will be able to send out email notifications by the end of this week or early next week. Thank you.

     

    -Hime-

     

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    The deadline for the applications is on Tuesday, June 2nd at 9AM PDT. For those who have not submitted their application please do so by then.

     

    Thank you, Hime

     

     

    Hello, Forumers!

     

    For a long time, the community’s been asking for ways to help out.  Well, we heard you, and today we announce the Volunteer Forum Moderator program!

    What are Volunteer Forum Moderators?

    ·         Volunteer Forum Moderators (VFMs) are members of the Nexon community who choose to invest their time in helping to improve the forums by setting an example, reporting forum issues to the Moderators, and locking threads that they feel should no longer be available.

    What Special Abilities would a VFM have?

    ·         A VFM is able to lock threads at any time, given that she or he feel those threads are inappropriate.

    ·         VFMs will be able to access a forum where they are able to present player/game issues and discuss program-related topics.

    What can a VFM –NOT- do?

    ·         Ban:  We will not be giving this ability to members of the community, as we feel members should not make decisions about another member’s account.  Anyone that feels a fellow forum member is in need of disciplinary action should the “Report Abuse” function.

    ·         Get free passes to abuse their privileges:  If you feel a VFM is misusing their role, please Report this immediately. We will investigate this and determine what action needs to be taken.

    ·         Yodel while underwater:  That’s dangerous. Don’t even try it. Surprise

    What should I know before applying to be a VFM?

    ·         There is no schedule. We understand that you have other priorities, and this is a volunteer role. If you need a break or have either responsibilities, we understand.

    ·         Your account must be in good standing and you are expected to set a good example from your applying forward.

    ·         You will get free cake. Smile

    ·         No, you won’t. Sad

    How does one apply to be a Volunteer Forum Moderator?

    Enclosed is a copy of the Volunteer Forum Moderator Application. Copy the entire form into an email, and answer all the questions. Send the email to [removed]. Please make the subject line:     -Volunteer Forum Moderator- <Forum ID Here> . If it does not have that subject line followed by your name, your application may be lost. Serious applicants ONLY.

     

    Anything else?

    It is our hope that this program will help those wishing to give back to the community the chance to strengthen the quality of the forums. We appreciate that we have players that we are willing to take part.

    Enclosed is the application. Good luck, and thanks for your time!

     


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  •  05-26-2009, 9:59 AM 2726784 in reply to 2726783

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    Volunteer Forum Moderator Application

     

    Nexon Forum Volunteer Forum Moderator Qualifications

     

    To be considered for the Volunteer Moderator program you must meet the following criteria in addition to completing the application.

     

    -Criteria-

    1.       The applicant must be an active positive, member of the community. This means the applicant visits and posts 3 to 5 times a week across all forum aspects. Posts are constructive and/or contributing to the community. S/he demonstrates experience and an understanding of the game and game community.

     

    2.       Forum account and game accounts must be in good standing. If your forum account has been previously temporarily banned, you may still apply for the program. You will need to explain later why you were banned and what have you learned from it. Your game accounts must not have any prior history of abuse. Any found history of abuse will be an immediate disqualification.

     

    We still encourage everybody to apply if they are not exactly sure where they fit with Criteria #1.

     

    -Application-

     

    Forum ID:

    Other Alternative Forum ID(s):

    Main Nexon Passport ID:

    Other Alternative Nexon Passport ID(s):

    Full Name:

    Birthdate:

    Nexon game(s) you play and in-game names (for MapleStory you can list your main character and the server):

    Game forum you wish to moderate (give 2 choices):

     

    Answer the following questions:

    1.       How much time do you spend on the forums? How many days a week? How many minutes/hours a day?

     

    2.       Why do you want to become a Volunteer Moderator?

     

    3.       What do you feel you can bring to improve and guide the community?

     

    4.       If there was one thing you can change about the forum community what would it be? How would you do it?

     

    5.       Have you been previously suspended from the forums? If so, what was the reason? What have you learned from it?

     

    Scenarios

    1.       Forumer A has made a thread on the forum asking for game advice. Forumer B comes onto the thread to tell Forumer A s/he has bad grammar. Forumer A posts back angrily grammar does not pertain to the thread topic and indicates to Forumer B not to post if s/he isn’t going to help. Forumer B returns and they both go at it. Forumer C posts to tell both A and B to calm down. What do you think it’s the appropriate course of action or do you take no action at all?

     

    2.       Forumer D creates a thread calling Forumer E a hacker. There is no solid evidence on Forumer E besides a personal video montage that may be questionable depending on who views it. What do you think it’s the appropriate course of action or do you take no action at all?

     

    3.       A troll has appeared on the forum and harassing other forumers. He managed to get forumers to flame back and create multiple threads about him/her. What do you think is the appropriate course of action or do you take no action at all?

     

    4.       A new patch has added some controversial content to a certain game. Several players have created threads voicing their opinion on the matter. While each thread has a similar subject line, the Original Post in each thread has a truly different perspective on the situation. What do you think is the appropriate course of action or do you take no action at all?

     

    5.       A new exploit has been discovered in a Nexon game. Forumer F posts it on the forums, including step by step instructions to repeat it. He then posts pictures of other players doing this exploit. The tone of the post is that it wishes the GMs to be made aware of and take appropriate action against the exploiters. Forumer F explains sternly that they have only done this once on an alt. account to verify. What do you think is the appropriate course of action or do you take no action at all?

     

    6.       Forumer G creates a thread entitled “New Patch SUCKS!” In the thread, the forumer lists, in bullet point, everything they believe is “Wrong” with the new patch. Their response is well worded, precise, and validates its own points; it also contains several references to Nexon being lazy and forum members being “suck ups”. The post ends with the threat to quit. What do you think is the appropriate course of action or do you take no action at all?

     

     

    Again, copy the entire form into an email, and answer all the questions. Do not post your information on the forums. Send the email to [removed]. Please make the subject line:     -Volunteer Forum Moderator- <Forum ID Here> . If it does not have that subject line followed by your name, your application may be lost. Serious applicants ONLY.

     


    11/20 Community Diary: With my Shadow Resistant Teddy Bear, I fought worlds.
  •  05-26-2009, 10:19 AM 2726812 in reply to 2726784

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    Sounds like a good plan! I wish that I had the time to be more active on the forums to help contribute.

    Best of luck to all applicants.


  •  05-26-2009, 11:27 AM 2726904 in reply to 2726784

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    $5.00 says Primm, Hound, Fantastic, and that other girl will be MoDs.

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  •  05-26-2009, 3:38 PM 2727934 in reply to 2726783

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    How come we can only specify two forums that we would like to moderate? Wouldn't it be better to watch over the entire forum so that nothing is missed?

  •  05-26-2009, 5:16 PM 2728290 in reply to 2727934

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    What about those of us with many accounts, who have different "reputations" on other accounts? What if we want to moderate but cannot due to the "Oops error"?

     

     



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  •  05-26-2009, 6:01 PM 2728429 in reply to 2727934

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    Harrisonized:
    How come we can only specify two forums that we would like to moderate? Wouldn't it be better to watch over the entire forum so that nothing is missed?

    That's up to 2 games if I understand it correctly, so you could do Maplestory and....I don't know...Dungeon Fighter? whatever you want. In my application, I chose Maplestory since I really am not experienced with the other games as much.



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  •  05-26-2009, 10:19 PM 2729454 in reply to 2728429

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    swordSMK:
    That's up to 2 games if I understand it correctly, so you could do Maplestory and....I don't know...Dungeon Fighter? whatever you want. In my application, I chose Maplestory since I really am not experienced with the other games as much.

    Ah, I see. I thought Tibaroo meant two subforums. I suppose that part could use more clarity. I would choose MapleStory as well, considering I have never even touched the other games.


  •  05-27-2009, 8:45 AM 2730311 in reply to 2729454

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    No, Harrison, you were right, she definitely meant two MapleStory forums. It's so that people don't get bogged down across the entire forum and lose interest or to limit that person's power.

    Also I think this is an awful idea. I mean... the current moderators often don't respond to the important topics for whatever reason *coughELEMENTALWANDSANDSTAVEScough* but having some random non-Nexon employee giving representative Nexon responses to various threads seems like a bad idea. Not only that but I can only think of maybe one person who is even half-helpful and that's MadamePrimm, but she's entirely biased for Nexon and I can only imagine her locking topics that have anyone nay-saying.

    Then there's the slew of active posters who think they would be good moderators just because they're active or because they think it would be fun or because they're ALWAYS RIGHT (like me) and would cause more harm than anything else. Not just to the forums but to Nexon's reputation. I've been a moderator on various semi-active forums before and it's not fun... it's definitely not easy.

    Besides that the current mods do a wonderful job in locking topics and dealing out punishment. This seems like a fan-pleasing event and the only people who want it are the ones least suited to actually do it.


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  •  05-27-2009, 8:51 AM 2730316 in reply to 2728290

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    Forum God:

    What about those of us with many accounts, who have different "reputations" on other accounts? What if we want to moderate but cannot due to the "Oops error"?

    Maybe that's why they ask for alternate forum IDs?

     

    Anyways, I may not have the influence of high post count like Knoc, Dixie, Wyv, Primm, etc. But I sure as hell want to try and help out any way I can!

     

    /signup



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  •  05-27-2009, 9:34 AM 2730382 in reply to 2730316

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    BombsAway:

    I can only think of maybe one person who is even half-helpful and that's MadamePrimm, but she's entirely biased for Nexon and I can only imagine her locking topics that have anyone nay-saying.

    Thanks for the vote of confidence, but you're VERY mistaken about the latter part of your statement. I uphold my stance of pure objectivity and professionalism when it comes to tasks that require it, which this program would of course. Besides that, I'm not naive enough to view Nexon as this saintly being who does no wrong. Its a corporation steered by people, therefore mistakes are going to be made. I'm just not short sighted enough to get stuck on things I feel are insignificant, which I find are the content of the majority of the negative threads here. Please don't try and project your misgivings onto my character. Its something I really don't appreciate.

    As for this program, I'm sure the staff will be more than capable of sorting the wheat from the chaff in regards to people who will help the VFM's become a successful entity on these forums. Its something that is definitely needed so I'm appreciative of them giving people the opportunity to be of some service finally.




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  •  05-27-2009, 9:36 AM 2730387 in reply to 2730316

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    Hi everybody,

    The application asks for 2 game forums not two subsections of a game forum. If chosen, you will not be asked to moderate 1 game forum. Your experiences and skills will be allocated to the most appropriate forum we need your help in.

    In regards to the Oops! Error, hopefully we'll have it resolve before the VFM go active. :) We will be reviewing applications so thank you to those who have applied and to those who will apply.

     

    -Hime-


    Read this thread would you kindly?

    You will be banned and then there would be ham.

    Post it. Ban it. Lock it.
  •  05-27-2009, 9:51 AM 2730411 in reply to 2730311

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    BombsAway:

    Besides that the current mods do a wonderful job in locking topics and dealing out punishment. This seems like a fan-pleasing event and the only people who want it are the ones least suited to actually do it.

    Thanks for the compliment but this program has been underdevelopment for a very long time. It is a way for the people to take charge and helps us create a better connection with the community. 

     

    Also, being a fan and a supporter of our games and communities does not make one pro-Nexon or how ever you want to call it. There are no sides to this except the ones people create. If we like something, don't we all wish for it to be the best it can?


    Read this thread would you kindly?

    You will be banned and then there would be ham.

    Post it. Ban it. Lock it.
  •  05-27-2009, 10:07 AM 2730424 in reply to 2726784

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    Maybe you should let VMP's ban free N-X advertisers, and such?

    No reason to actually think twice before banning them. 

     

    -Oh darn, I'm starting to Oops. 

     



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  •  05-27-2009, 10:34 AM 2730477 in reply to 2730424

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    Who chooses the VFM's?

    You guys, or some random Nexon people? 


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