[wp-forums] mods

[S Bollinger]

mrmist wrote:
> Following loosely from the brief discussion over forum rules, and this 
> thread 
> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/382762?replies=2#post-1460586 
> (amongst others that occasionally pop up).  Should there be "rules" 
> over "how to become a mod"?
I'm not sure what the rules would be. Even with rules, I would be more 
of a gut instinct type of guy - looking at temperament, helpfulness, 
desire to help - maybe knowledge last. I'm not sure asking to be a mod 
would endear me to the person, either.
>
> Not many forums that I've ever visited have had such things, but the 
> question seems to pop up on the wp-forums more than elsewhere.  Not 
> sure I would have any rules over and above enough time having elapsed 
> for me to judge a person as being "trustworthy" and unlikely to go in 
> and break stuff ;)
>
> Does the forum need any more mods?  I reckon the team is at a good 
> size just now, a reasonable balance has been achieved, but would love 
> to know what other people think.
>
I think we have a good balance of mods - adding Mel and Mark has 
certainly helped with time differences and all seem to be of good 
temperament and have a real desire to help. I'll think more on this, but 
I don't think we need rules or outlines on how to be a mod. My .02.
Sam