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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pipp" data-source="post: 2703583" data-attributes="member: 100904">Thanks for asking, [USER=587131]@TheSecretCarbAddict[/USER] . I am not sure what some people think about the moderator role, or the personalities of the moderators. Before I took on the role, I somewhat childishly saw moderators as the ’school swots’ ‘prefects’ who delighted in chastising the masses.  Maybe I was a bit of a miscreant before. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite15" alt=":bag:" title="Bag    :bag:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":bag:" />Since taking on the role, I see things very differently. There is very little need to remind regular members to follow the rules. The role is more about safeguarding. We do get spammers and scammers, and have to sort that. We chuck them out, which is very satisfying. We also step in if a member needs help to post in the most appropriate sub thread. We check out any reports that are made. We actually encourage people to report anything that is amiss. That really helps, as we cannot always pick up on things that are wrong without that cooperation.There have been so few mods this past year, which has made it quite intense, and has meant we have had less time to be more sociable and post  without our mod hats on.  So really would appreciate more nominations, and for people to consider  accepting a nomination, or even stepping up themselves.Anyone logging in regularly could be suitable for the role. The amount of time given over to mod duties varies depending on other responsibilities one has. We all have other priorities. Some have full time jobs, caring responsibilities, health problems, hobbies, families etc. Of course a full team would mean the mod responsibilities are spread giving all of the team more time to interact in non-mod ways in the forums.I am sure some of the other mods will have something to add to  what they consider to be important in the role, but for me, I think it important  to be able to understand the forum rules and apply them without fear or favour. It can be difficult if a ‘forum friend’ has breached a forum rule.  Be considerate, willing to accept a different point of view, as sometimes mods have differing opinions. Own up to mistakes (and be prepared to apologise) . -We all make them. Keep an open mind. Be able to adhere to the forum rules yourself. Even if you have been a bit naughty in the past, as a mod you have to set a good example. Don’t take it personally if a member doesn’t like one of your mod actions. Have a sense of humour. Some things are really funny in the mod forum, but members only get to know that if they become a mod. Be able to maintain confidentiality. Even after retiring as a mod.Like the rest of the team, I have gained so much from the forum, and feel very protective of the ethos, and the members, former, current, and those yet to find us. Which is why I have served.Hope my insights help some more of you good forumites to join our merry band.edit typo</blockquote>

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