Moderator Interview - Esox
@Esox has been a member of B&B since Apr 11, 2017
1: Why you decided to join the team
To try and help give back because this forum and its members have given so much to me.
2: Things you wish you knew before you said "yes"
How much work actually goes on behind the scenes. You have no idea. Really, you don't.
3: What is the hardest part of the job?
Finding enough time to try to do more.
4: What are/aren’t the perks of being a Mod?
How much time is required and needing the ability to make the tough calls, but, as a part of the Moderator Team, you never have to make them alone because it really is a Team.
5: What is your favorite / least favorite word?
Least favorite: "YMMV"
6: What turns you on / off?
Well. Phil... I didnt think we were at this stage of our relationship! LOL
7: What sound or noise do you love / hate?
Hate: Neighbors dogs. Especially at 5:30am. Or 1:30am...
8: What is your favorite curse word?
Dubya Tee
9: What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Professional racing.
10: What profession would you not like to do?
Politics.
11: If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
What took you so long?
12: Motto or favorite saying/inspirational saying?
Don't worry, God's driving.
13: How old are you?
55
14: Where were you born and/or raised?
Born: London Ontario Canada.
Raised: Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada.
15: Favorite part of the country/world?
Vancouver Island.
16: Who moderates the mods ? Is there a boss mod ?
The power structure may vary but we act and are a Team with individual voices.
17: What were you (mod) really thinking when you decided to be a mod on a shave forum
Didn't I want less responsibility?
18: What is the selection criteria. Is someone asked or does someone apply?
I can only speak for myself. I was approached and offered the position. I took a day to think about it and came to the conclusion that it would be a way to help give back and lighten the load. As it was put to me, "Many hands make light work."
19: Some situation where mods were at loggerheads on some decision ? How was it resolved ?
Reason prevails. All options are discussed and all points of view considered. Its a very nice system, really. There are various different viewpoints presented but, reason prevails.
20: If you could be any tree what would it be?
I remember maybe 30 years years ago, driving home after a long hot late summer hunt and a friend said "Look at that big old Elm!" It was 2 miles away or more but it towered over all the other trees in sight, easily being twice the height. It was the obvious landmark in the visible area and I'm sure over the years many have said "I'll meet you at the Elm." If trees could talk, I'm sure it would have a lot to say and much wisdom to share.
@Esox has been a member of B&B since Apr 11, 2017
1: Why you decided to join the team
To try and help give back because this forum and its members have given so much to me.
2: Things you wish you knew before you said "yes"
How much work actually goes on behind the scenes. You have no idea. Really, you don't.
3: What is the hardest part of the job?
Finding enough time to try to do more.
4: What are/aren’t the perks of being a Mod?
How much time is required and needing the ability to make the tough calls, but, as a part of the Moderator Team, you never have to make them alone because it really is a Team.
5: What is your favorite / least favorite word?
Least favorite: "YMMV"
6: What turns you on / off?
Well. Phil... I didnt think we were at this stage of our relationship! LOL
7: What sound or noise do you love / hate?
Hate: Neighbors dogs. Especially at 5:30am. Or 1:30am...
8: What is your favorite curse word?
Dubya Tee
9: What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Professional racing.
10: What profession would you not like to do?
Politics.
11: If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
What took you so long?
12: Motto or favorite saying/inspirational saying?
Don't worry, God's driving.
13: How old are you?
55
14: Where were you born and/or raised?
Born: London Ontario Canada.
Raised: Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada.
15: Favorite part of the country/world?
Vancouver Island.
16: Who moderates the mods ? Is there a boss mod ?
The power structure may vary but we act and are a Team with individual voices.
17: What were you (mod) really thinking when you decided to be a mod on a shave forum
Didn't I want less responsibility?
18: What is the selection criteria. Is someone asked or does someone apply?
I can only speak for myself. I was approached and offered the position. I took a day to think about it and came to the conclusion that it would be a way to help give back and lighten the load. As it was put to me, "Many hands make light work."
19: Some situation where mods were at loggerheads on some decision ? How was it resolved ?
Reason prevails. All options are discussed and all points of view considered. Its a very nice system, really. There are various different viewpoints presented but, reason prevails.
20: If you could be any tree what would it be?
I remember maybe 30 years years ago, driving home after a long hot late summer hunt and a friend said "Look at that big old Elm!" It was 2 miles away or more but it towered over all the other trees in sight, easily being twice the height. It was the obvious landmark in the visible area and I'm sure over the years many have said "I'll meet you at the Elm." If trees could talk, I'm sure it would have a lot to say and much wisdom to share.
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