Sorry, reputation.
Firstly, let me say that I am REALLY sorry that I am doing this, and I know that the c++ section of daniweb is not the section that is supposed to be used for posting general questions about daniweb... I'm just terrible at finding things.
If someone could give/tell me:
1) a link to rules.
2) the name of a good moderator/other person who could give general help via private message
3) How on earth do you give people reputation points?
Thanks and, once again, sorry.
Brent.tc
Junior Poster in Training
90 posts since Oct 2006
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 1
... found the rules... in bold lettering at the top of the page... :(
Brent.tc
Junior Poster in Training
90 posts since Oct 2006
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 1
Ancient Dragon is an excellent mod, he's helped me loads of times. Rules are stickied at the top of the page. To give rep, right under the persons name on their post it says "Add to Name's Reputation" Click that, and enter a reason.
Maulth
Junior Poster in Training
65 posts since Mar 2008
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Solved Threads: 6
Brent.tc
Junior Poster in Training
90 posts since Oct 2006
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 1
Don't expect any mod to answer questions via PM -- we don't. Post all questions on one of the DaniWeb boards.
And I moved this thread to a more appropriate board.
Ancient Dragon
Retired & Loving It
30,038 posts since Aug 2005
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>1) a link to rules.
It's on every page, just below the breadcrumbs and page header along with the FAQ (which people also tend not to read) and the welcome guide.
>2) the name of a good moderator/other person who
>could give general help via private message
If you have a question that can be answered by posting in one of the forums, ask it in a thread. Moderators aren't obligated to give you private and personal help; in fact, most of us will refuse to do so when approached.
However, if you have a question directly related to a specific moderation action or our interpretation of the rules, any of us will be happy to answer through PM (though rule interpretation questions might be better suited to a thread on this forum so that everyone can see). If you have a question about the duties of a moderator, a request to become a moderator, or a complaint about any of the moderators, please direct your PM to me.
Narue
Bad Cop
15,460 posts since Sep 2004
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a request to become a moderator
Does that happen often? I thought people were asked if they wanted to.
jasimp
Senior Poster
3,623 posts since Aug 2007
Reputation Points: 533
Solved Threads: 53
That's what I thought, too .
But then again, looking in the forum archives, I see that Narue became a moderator because she requested the position. I don't think it's a hard-set rule in any case.
John A
Vampirical Lurker
7,630 posts since Apr 2006
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As forums go, I'd say Daniweb is fairly lax at picking mods -- no offense to anyone (after all, I was one once).
Dave Sinkula
long time no c
5,058 posts since Apr 2004
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i was approached, but i had dropped some hints in the past that i would like to be one
jbennet
Moderator
18,523 posts since Apr 2005
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I see that Narue became a moderator because she requested the position.
Us simple mortals can't get in to Area 51, so we'll just have to believe that Narue asked for the position ;)
Nick Evan
Not a Llama
10,112 posts since Oct 2006
Reputation Points: 4,142
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>Does that happen often?
No, it doesn't happen often. I know that I asked without being approached, and jbennet made his preference very clear, which was a deciding factor in his consideration. I can't think of any others at the moment.
>I thought people were asked if they wanted to.
Becoming a moderator is by invitation only, but if you want the job it doesn't hurt to make yourself known to us. Otherwise I use nominations by trusted people, or I search for members that meet certain criteria and do a full background check from their Daniweb history.
>so we'll just have to believe that Narue asked for the position
Believe it, because I did. And it started quite the heated debate about whether I was suitable. Quite a good read, actually. I recommend it to anyone who gets access to the mod forum. ;)
Narue
Bad Cop
15,460 posts since Sep 2004
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And it started quite the heated debate about whether I was suitable.
I think you are perfect for the job. :)
jasimp
Senior Poster
3,623 posts since Aug 2007
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>I think you are perfect for the job.
Well, time has proven that at least the right people in high places agree with you, or I wouldn't be where I am today. ;)
Narue
Bad Cop
15,460 posts since Sep 2004
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I think that Narue, and in fact all of the moderators do a great job. Especially Peter_budo he is always adding code tags to newbie posts. Nice work !
majestic0110
Nearly a Posting Virtuoso
1,328 posts since Oct 2007
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Yeah I agree entirely with that hammerhead, good point.
majestic0110
Nearly a Posting Virtuoso
1,328 posts since Oct 2007
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Damn, not being visibly active really sucks. ;-)
~s.o.s~
Failure as a human
11,938 posts since Jun 2006
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>Damn, not being visibly active really sucks. ;-)
The best moderators are the ones who are so subtle you never see them working. If I get noticed doing my mod/super mod duties, it means I was too heavy handed about it.
Narue
Bad Cop
15,460 posts since Sep 2004
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