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'''Position Level:''' [[Staff]]
 
'''Position Level:''' [[Staff]]
  
'''Rotation:''' Approximately every six months
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'''Rotation:''' 6 month rotation
  
 
'''Merit Eligibility:'''  [[Staff Merit]]
 
'''Merit Eligibility:'''  [[Staff Merit]]
  
==Chain of Command==
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===Chain of Command===
Moderators report to the [[Director of Moderators and Operators]]
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Moderators report to the [[Director of Moderators and Operators]].
 
==Duties and Responsibilities==
 
==Duties and Responsibilities==
*Reading all the threads and keeping an eye on them,
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*Reading all the threads and keeping an eye on them.
*Archiving threads as necessary,
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*Archiving threads as necessary.
*Pruning the forums as necessary, and
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*Pruning the forums as necessary.
*Alerting the Director should an issue arise, and working with the Director (and whoever else in the Administration needs to get involved, usually the Keeper or Director of Membership) to resolve any issues.
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*Alerting the Director should an issue arise, and working with the Director (and whoever else in the Administration needs to get involved, usually the {{Keeper}} or [[Director of Membership]]) to resolve any issues.
 
===General Forum and Frivolous Fun===
 
===General Forum and Frivolous Fun===
 
*Keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc.  
 
*Keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc.  
 
===Current Events===
 
===Current Events===
*Employ tact and diplomacy in your dealings with other members
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*Employ tact and diplomacy in your dealings with other members.
*Need to remain fair and approach all moderator dealings with as little bias as possible
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*Need to remain fair and approach all moderator dealings with as little bias as possible.
 
*Commit to at least 15 hours a week dealing with moderating Current Events.  
 
*Commit to at least 15 hours a week dealing with moderating Current Events.  
 
===Discussion Halls===
 
===Discussion Halls===
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*Keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc.  
 
*Keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc.  
 
==Expectations==
 
==Expectations==
*Must have the time to actively read the threads
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*Must have the time to actively read the threads.
 
*Have knowledge of or a willingness to learn phpbb moderation actions.  
 
*Have knowledge of or a willingness to learn phpbb moderation actions.  
 
===Time Commitment===
 
===Time Commitment===
 
==Qualifications==
 
==Qualifications==
*May be any rank, so long as you've been a member of the community for at least 3 months, and
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*May be any rank, so long as you've been a member of the community for at least 3 months.
 
==History==
 
==History==
The forums have split, merged and been renamed many times.  This has mostly had no effect on the status of Moderators, but after the [[Spring 2015 Admin Meeting]], it was decided to make the Mafia Mods into Admins, rather than staff.
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The forums have split, merged and been renamed many times.  This has mostly had no effect on the status of Moderators, but after the [[Spring 2015 Admin Meeting]], it was decided to make the Mafia Mods into [[admin]]s, rather than [[staff]].
 
===Current Moderators===
 
===Current Moderators===
 
;General & Frivolous Fun  
 
;General & Frivolous Fun  
*[[Leala Gymorraine]]: July 3, 2018 - present
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*[[Leala Gymorraine]]: July 3, 2018 - Present
*[[Tannin Venatrix]]: July 3, 2018 - present
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*[[Tannin Venatrix]]: July 3, 2018 - Present
  
 
;Current Events
 
;Current Events
*[[Ty al'Djinn]]: November 5, 2018 - present
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*[[Ty al'Djinn]]: November 5, 2018 - Present
*[[Drake O'Neeus]]: July 5, 2016 - present
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*[[Drake O'Neeus]]: July 5, 2016 - Present
*[[Elanda Tonil]]: July 3, 2018 - present
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*[[Elanda Tonil]]: July 3, 2018 - Present
*[[Leira Galene]]: April 2, 2015 - present
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*[[Leira Galene]]: April 2, 2015 - Present
  
 
;Discussion A (Gaming/Tech Talk/Hand Crafts/Fine Arts & Literary Pursuits)
 
;Discussion A (Gaming/Tech Talk/Hand Crafts/Fine Arts & Literary Pursuits)
*[[Elania al'Manir]] (Primary): January 22, 2017 - present
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*[[Elania al'Manir]] (Primary): January 22, 2017 - Present
*[[Elanda Tonil]]: July 3, 2018 - present
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*[[Elanda Tonil]]: July 3, 2018 - Present
  
 
;Discussion B (Education & Employment/Entertainment/Health & Fitness/Home & Garden/Sports Fanatics)
 
;Discussion B (Education & Employment/Entertainment/Health & Fitness/Home & Garden/Sports Fanatics)
*[[Atreyu Silverstar]] (Primary): July 3, 2018 - present
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*[[Atreyu Silverstar]] (Primary): July 3, 2018 - Present
*[[Tallan Daar]]: July 3, 2018 - present
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*[[Tallan Daar]]: July 3, 2018 - Present
  
 
;The Olde Warder and Hen
 
;The Olde Warder and Hen
*[[Kitan Tataru]]: July 3, 2018 - present
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*[[Kitan Tataru]]: July 3, 2018 - Present
*[[Tallan Daar]]: January 27, 2018 - present
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*[[Tallan Daar]]: January 27, 2018 - Present
  
 
;The Library
 
;The Library
*[[Aduiavas Ida]] (Primary): July 1, 2015 - present
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*[[Aduiavas Ida]] (Primary): July 1, 2015 - Present
*[[Elania al'Manir]]: January 27, 2018 - present
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*[[Elania al'Manir]]: January 27, 2018 - Present
*[[Tallan Daar]]: October 3, 2018 - present - ''Holds this position as Director of Research and Records''
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*[[Tallan Daar]]: October 3, 2018 - Present - ''Holds this position as Director of Research and Records.''
  
  
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*[[Jeffan Caliarthan]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Jeffan Caliarthan]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Ray Soin]]: January 1, 2011 - June, 30 2011
 
*[[Ray Soin]]: January 1, 2011 - June, 30 2011
*[[Kytheria al'Shea]]: January 8, 2008 - Unknown - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Recognitions Coordinator''
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*[[Kytheria al'Shea]]: January 8, 2008 - Unknown - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Recognitions Coordinator.''
 
*[[Zimone Zarasri]]: January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Zimone Zarasri]]: January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Aintza Bisera]]: July 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Aintza Bisera]]: July 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
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*[[Kerna Shedrian]]: May 10, 2010 - July 1, 2010
 
*[[Kerna Shedrian]]: May 10, 2010 - July 1, 2010
 
*[[Sean al'Dragoran]]: April 13, 2010 - July 1, 2010
 
*[[Sean al'Dragoran]]: April 13, 2010 - July 1, 2010
*[[Liiane al'Rhuidea]]: March 3, 2010 - May 10, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator''
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*[[Liiane al'Rhuidea]]: March 3, 2010 - May 10, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator.''
*[[Lyara Tieran]]: January 27, 2009 - March 3, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator''
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*[[Lyara Tieran]]: January 27, 2009 - March 3, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator.''
*[[Ninya Evoneigh]]: July 1, 2009 - October 20, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Director of Communications''
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*[[Ninya Evoneigh]]: July 1, 2009 - October 20, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Director of Communications.''
 
*[[Kaeldra al' Cara]]: January 1, 2010 - Aril 13, 2010
 
*[[Kaeldra al' Cara]]: January 1, 2010 - Aril 13, 2010
 
*[[Ajailyn Morrivinna]]: July 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010  
 
*[[Ajailyn Morrivinna]]: July 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010  
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*[[Calypsa al'Nicolai]]: January 24, 2008 - February 6, 2008
 
*[[Calypsa al'Nicolai]]: January 24, 2008 - February 6, 2008
 
*[[Jalen te'Kreg]]: October 9, 2007 - January 24, 2008
 
*[[Jalen te'Kreg]]: October 9, 2007 - January 24, 2008
*[[Ilissa al'Nari]]: July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderators because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator''
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*[[Ilissa al'Nari]]: July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderators because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator.''
  
  
 
;Frivolous Fun
 
;Frivolous Fun
'''On May 10, 2010 this forum was renamed from ''Games, Quizzes and Humor'' to ''Frivolous Fun''
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On May 10, 2010 this forum was renamed from ''Games, Quizzes and Humor'' to ''Frivolous Fun.'' <br>
 
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Moderation for this forum was moved from the Department of Community Development to the Department of Moderators.
''Moderation for this forum was moved from the Department of Community Development to the Department of Moderators''
 
 
*[[Amaryla Leper]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Amaryla Leper]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Stephen Lightheart]]: January 1, 2011 - June 2011
 
*[[Stephen Lightheart]]: January 1, 2011 - June 2011
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;Mafia
 
;Mafia
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At the start of April 2015, this became an admin position and is [[Mafia Moderator|listed separately]].
 
*[[Eli Soljourn]]: March 24, 2014 - April 1, 2015
 
*[[Eli Soljourn]]: March 24, 2014 - April 1, 2015
 
*[[Eluial Aldaran]]: March 24, 2014 - April 1, 2015
 
*[[Eluial Aldaran]]: March 24, 2014 - April 1, 2015
At the start of April 2015, this became an admin position and is [[Mafia Moderator|listed separately]]
 
  
  
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*[[Sarramy Valtiele]]: July 13 - December 31  
 
*[[Sarramy Valtiele]]: July 13 - December 31  
  
In April 15, 2010 this forum was renamed from ''Technology and Media'' to ''Entertainment'' '''<br>  
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In April 15, 2010 this forum was renamed from ''Technology and Media'' to ''Entertainment.''<br>  
 
*[[Bryce al'Mara]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Bryce al'Mara]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Ivien Tarkand]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Ivien Tarkand]]: January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
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;The Olde Warder and Hen
 
;The Olde Warder and Hen
''This forum was moved from the Departments of Membership and Community Development to the Department of Moderators''<br>
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This forum was moved from the Departments of Membership and Community Development to the Department of Moderators.<br>
 
*[[Izabella Serra]]: July 15, 2017 - January 26, 2018
 
*[[Izabella Serra]]: July 15, 2017 - January 26, 2018
 
*[[Anigrel Tavadon]]: July 15, 2017 - January 26, 2018
 
*[[Anigrel Tavadon]]: July 15, 2017 - January 26, 2018
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*[[Isarma Maracanda]]: January 01, 2010 - July 01, 2010
 
*[[Isarma Maracanda]]: January 01, 2010 - July 01, 2010
 
*[[Loira al'Ramoidra]]: July 01, 2009 - July 01, 2010
 
*[[Loira al'Ramoidra]]: July 01, 2009 - July 01, 2010
*[[Alyria Savoinya]]: June 26, 2009 - February 20, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Mayor''
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*[[Alyria Savoinya]]: June 26, 2009 - February 20, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Mayor.''
 
*[[Lugh of the Vanth]]: July 01, 2009 - January 01, 2010
 
*[[Lugh of the Vanth]]: July 01, 2009 - January 01, 2010
 
*[[Arafel al Dama]]: January 01, 2009 - July 01, 2009
 
*[[Arafel al Dama]]: January 01, 2009 - July 01, 2009
 
*[[Ark'chios Davien]]: July 01, 2008 - July 01, 2009
 
*[[Ark'chios Davien]]: July 01, 2008 - July 01, 2009
*[[Kyla Sterling]]: November 1, 2004 -  June 26, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Mayor''
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*[[Kyla Sterling]]: November 1, 2004 -  June 26, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Mayor.''
 
*[[Nyarin al'Batera]]: July 01, 2008 - January 01, 2009
 
*[[Nyarin al'Batera]]: July 01, 2008 - January 01, 2009
 
*[[Tsubasa Kamui]]: February 18, 2008 - July 01, 2008
 
*[[Tsubasa Kamui]]: February 18, 2008 - July 01, 2008
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;The Library
 
;The Library
*[[Kerna Shedrian]]: November 11, 2015 - September 17, 2018 - '''Held this position as Director of Research and Records''
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*[[Kerna Shedrian]]: November 11, 2015 - September 17, 2018 - ''Held this position as Director of Research and Records.''
 
*[[Chiyuki Nohara]]: July 5, 2016 - January 26, 2018
 
*[[Chiyuki Nohara]]: July 5, 2016 - January 26, 2018
 
*[[Asandra al'Terra]]: January 12, 2016 - July 4, 2016
 
*[[Asandra al'Terra]]: January 12, 2016 - July 4, 2016
 
*[[Sabriane Diamodred]]: July 13, 2014 - January 11, 2016
 
*[[Sabriane Diamodred]]: July 13, 2014 - January 11, 2016
*[[Toral Delvar]]: August 2008 - November 11, 2015 - ''Held this position as Assistant to the Director of Research and then Director of Research''
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*[[Toral Delvar]]: August 2008 - November 11, 2015 - ''Held this position as Assistant to the Director of Research and then Director of Research.''
 
*[[Raeviendha al'Toma]]: January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
 
*[[Raeviendha al'Toma]]: January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
 
*[[Syera Faelron]]: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
 
*[[Syera Faelron]]: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
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*[[Azi al'Thone (TV)|Azi al'Thone]]: October 17, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Azi al'Thone (TV)|Azi al'Thone]]: October 17, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Bryce al'Mara]]: October 17, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Bryce al'Mara]]: October 17, 2010 - December 31, 2010
*[[Toral Delvar]]: unknown - unknown
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*[[Toral Delvar]]: Unknown - Unknown
*[[Leora Oldessroth]]: unknown - unknown
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*[[Leora Oldessroth]]: Unknown - Unknown
  
  
 
;Home and Garden
 
;Home and Garden
*[[Hilwa Katir]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster''
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*[[Hilwa Katir]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.''
 
*[[Jeffan Caliarthan]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Jeffan Caliarthan]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
  
  
 
;Creative Endeavors
 
;Creative Endeavors
*[[Arafel al Dama]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster''
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*[[Arafel al Dama]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.''
*[[Marivea al'Corriyi]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster''
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*[[Marivea al'Corriyi]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.''
*[[Naitsirk Boloo]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster''
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*[[Naitsirk Boloo]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.''
 
*[[Josef al'March]]: {{unknown}} - June 20, 2007
 
*[[Josef al'March]]: {{unknown}} - June 20, 2007
  
  
 
;Sport Fanatics
 
;Sport Fanatics
*[[Gedhan Audax]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster''
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*[[Gedhan Audax]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.''
 
*[[Niere al'Aman]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Niere al'Aman]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
  
  
 
;Health and Fitness
 
;Health and Fitness
*[[Gedhan Audax]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster''
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*[[Gedhan Audax]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.''
 
*[[Niere al'Aman]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Niere al'Aman]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
  
  
 
;Education and Employment
 
;Education and Employment
*[[Rehtaeh al'Navi]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster''
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*[[Rehtaeh al'Navi]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.''
 
*[[Samarasin Tavaral]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Samarasin Tavaral]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Zimone Zarasri]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
 
*[[Zimone Zarasri]]: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011
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;Ask the Aes Sedai
 
;Ask the Aes Sedai
''Since 2009 the moderation of this forum is being handled by Administrators and Executives''<br>
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Since 2009 the moderation of this forum is being handled by Administrators and Executives.<br>
''Moderation for this forum was moved from the Department of Community Development to the Department of Moderators''<br>
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Moderation for this forum was moved from the Department of Community Development to the Department of Moderators.<br>
 
*[[Ilissa al'Nari]]: July 01, 2008 - 2009
 
*[[Ilissa al'Nari]]: July 01, 2008 - 2009
 
*[[Leora Oldessroth]]: October 09, 2007 - 2009
 
*[[Leora Oldessroth]]: October 09, 2007 - 2009
*[[Saminda Meltacia]]: October 09, 2007 - 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position as New Member Services Coordinator''
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*[[Saminda Meltacia]]: October 09, 2007 - 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position as New Member Services Coordinator.''
*[[Raevyn Tsornin]]: date unknown - July 01, 2008 - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position as Membership Resource Center Manager''
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*[[Raevyn Tsornin]]: Date Unknown - July 01, 2008 - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position as Membership Resource Center Manager.''
  
  
 
;Job Hunters
 
;Job Hunters
*[[Ubahsur Kindellaer]]: May 10, 2010 - April 15, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of executive position as Director of Administration
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*[[Ubahsur Kindellaer]]: May 10, 2010 - April 15, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of executive position as Director of Administration.''
*[[Lyara Tieran]]: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of position as HR Project Manager
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*[[Lyara Tieran]]: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011 - ''Held the position as moderator because of position as HR Project Manager.''
 
*[[Samarasin Tavaral]]: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011
 
*[[Samarasin Tavaral]]: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011
 
*[[Zimone Zarasri]]: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011
 
*[[Zimone Zarasri]]: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011
 
*[[Barmacral Tigana]]: June 4, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Barmacral Tigana]]: June 4, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Tian el'Nvidia]]: June 4, 2010 - December 31, 2010
 
*[[Tian el'Nvidia]]: June 4, 2010 - December 31, 2010
*[[Kiana A'Jadein]]: May 10, 2010 - December 31, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position in Department of Administration
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*[[Kiana A'Jadein]]: May 10, 2010 - December 31, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position in Department of Administration.''
*[[Leilwyn al'Raen]]: May 10, 2010 - Unknown - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position in Department of Administration
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*[[Leilwyn al'Raen]]: May 10, 2010 - Unknown - ''Held the position as moderator because of staff position in Department of Administration.''
  
  
 
;Mundane World
 
;Mundane World
This Forum was merged with the General Forum
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This Forum was merged with the General Forum.
  
 
*[[Jeffan Caliarthan]]: January 1, 2010 - May 10, 2010
 
*[[Jeffan Caliarthan]]: January 1, 2010 - May 10, 2010
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*[[Tai' Aan'mahdi]]: July 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
 
*[[Tai' Aan'mahdi]]: July 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
 
*[[Aleita Taviah]]: July 1, 2009 - October 2009
 
*[[Aleita Taviah]]: July 1, 2009 - October 2009
*[[Lyara Tieran]]: January 27, 2009 - March 3, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator''
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*[[Lyara Tieran]]: January 27, 2009 - March 3, 2010 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator.''
 
*[[Rinwyn Sihrera]]: January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
 
*[[Rinwyn Sihrera]]: January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
 
*[[Nyavene al'Meer]]: January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009  
 
*[[Nyavene al'Meer]]: January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009  
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*[[Aryawnah Federov]]: October 9, 2007 - July 1, 2008
 
*[[Aryawnah Federov]]: October 9, 2007 - July 1, 2008
 
*[[Calypsa al'Nicolai]]: October 9, 2007 - July 1, 2008
 
*[[Calypsa al'Nicolai]]: October 9, 2007 - July 1, 2008
*[[Ilissa al'Nari]]: July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator''
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*[[Ilissa al'Nari]]: July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009 - ''Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Online Events Coordinator.''
  
  
 
;Robert Jordan Memorial Forum
 
;Robert Jordan Memorial Forum
''The Forum was closed and archived''
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This Forum was closed and archived.
 
*[[Sean al'Dragoran]]: October 9, 2007 - 2009
 
*[[Sean al'Dragoran]]: October 9, 2007 - 2009
  

Revision as of 16:36, 19 November 2018

Overview

Moderators are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our forums.

Department: Department of Moderators and Operators

Position Level: Staff

Rotation: 6 month rotation

Merit Eligibility: Staff Merit

Chain of Command

Moderators report to the Director of Moderators and Operators.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reading all the threads and keeping an eye on them.
  • Archiving threads as necessary.
  • Pruning the forums as necessary.
  • Alerting the Director should an issue arise, and working with the Director (and whoever else in the Administration needs to get involved, usually the Keeper or Director of Membership) to resolve any issues.

General Forum and Frivolous Fun

  • Keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc.

Current Events

  • Employ tact and diplomacy in your dealings with other members.
  • Need to remain fair and approach all moderator dealings with as little bias as possible.
  • Commit to at least 15 hours a week dealing with moderating Current Events.

Discussion Halls

  • Read all threads and check out all links that are posted (especially in the Entertainment forum).
  • Make sure that people aren't getting out of line, fighting, flaming and so on.

Olde Warder and Hen

  • Keep an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc.

Book Forums

  • Keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc.

Expectations

  • Must have the time to actively read the threads.
  • Have knowledge of or a willingness to learn phpbb moderation actions.

Time Commitment

Qualifications

  • May be any rank, so long as you've been a member of the community for at least 3 months.

History

The forums have split, merged and been renamed many times. This has mostly had no effect on the status of Moderators, but after the Spring 2015 Admin Meeting, it was decided to make the Mafia Mods into admins, rather than staff.

Current Moderators

General & Frivolous Fun
Current Events
Discussion A (Gaming/Tech Talk/Hand Crafts/Fine Arts & Literary Pursuits)
Discussion B (Education & Employment/Entertainment/Health & Fitness/Home & Garden/Sports Fanatics)
The Olde Warder and Hen
The Library


Previous

General & Frivolous Fun


General


Frivolous Fun

On May 10, 2010 this forum was renamed from Games, Quizzes and Humor to Frivolous Fun.
Moderation for this forum was moved from the Department of Community Development to the Department of Moderators.


Mafia

At the start of April 2015, this became an admin position and is listed separately.


Current Events


Discussion A (Entertainment/Home & Garden/Creative Endeavors)

In April 15, 2010 this forum was renamed from Technology and Media to Entertainment.


Discussion B (Sports Fanatics/Health & Fitness/Education & Employment)


The Olde Warder and Hen

This forum was moved from the Departments of Membership and Community Development to the Department of Moderators.


The Library


Home and Garden
  • Hilwa Katir: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.
  • Jeffan Caliarthan: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011


Creative Endeavors
  • Arafel al Dama: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.
  • Marivea al'Corriyi: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.
  • Naitsirk Boloo: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.
  • Josef al'March: Unknown - June 20, 2007


Sport Fanatics
  • Gedhan Audax: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.
  • Niere al'Aman: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011


Health and Fitness
  • Gedhan Audax: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of administrative position as Guildmaster.
  • Niere al'Aman: April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011


Education and Employment


Ask the Aes Sedai

Since 2009 the moderation of this forum is being handled by Administrators and Executives.
Moderation for this forum was moved from the Department of Community Development to the Department of Moderators.

  • Ilissa al'Nari: July 01, 2008 - 2009
  • Leora Oldessroth: October 09, 2007 - 2009
  • Saminda Meltacia: October 09, 2007 - 2009 - Held the position as moderator because of staff position as New Member Services Coordinator.
  • Raevyn Tsornin: Date Unknown - July 01, 2008 - Held the position as moderator because of staff position as Membership Resource Center Manager.


Job Hunters
  • Ubahsur Kindellaer: May 10, 2010 - April 15, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of executive position as Director of Administration.
  • Lyara Tieran: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011 - Held the position as moderator because of position as HR Project Manager.
  • Samarasin Tavaral: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011
  • Zimone Zarasri: January 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011
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