Cheesy, I said not Every 14-15 year old XD, I never said all, nor did I come off like that XD. no worries mate, I have been misunderstood like this before. But I said Every not All

 

Cheesy, I said not Every 14-15 year old XD, I never said all, nor did I come off like that XD. no worries mate, I have been misunderstood like this before. But I said Every not All

And I am at a point where I am well aware that you misunderstand. I will now discontinue this conversation with you as I do not wish to cause hurt feelings or a fight. I didn't at all come off that way, but I guess you interpreted it that way. My apologies if you thought that. Argument is over. Thank you for your time.

 

I see your point in saying "you can help people without being mod," but there is only so much you can do without moderator perms. As regular players, we are able to report people who may be violating the rules to the moderators, but it's something else to actually be able to do something about the issue yourself.

Being a moderator also allows players to have a whole new perspective on the game. Personally, I've always found moderating to be more enjoyable than actually playing.

Some people just want to show their dedication to the server by earning and maintaining the moderator position as well (same reason why some choose to donate).

It's nice to feel like you're apart of something like the Staff Team too, especially when you're with others who have the same responsibilities and expectations as you, as well as similar intentions and experiences.

Anyone who says they "don't want it for the perms" are obviously lying though, because otherwise you could just help without being a mod by filing reports and answering people's questions.

 

My thoughts exactly, like I was saying earlier, it would save time.

 

kids I'm gonna stop you there
This is minecraft.
This is skyblock.
Not a jail or a place to teach people respect.
Everyone including mods take this too seriously it makes me laugh.
IN MY OPINION most of the people applying just want people looking up to them, be popular and cool.
The 'I care about the servers safety. I want to help' thing is what most people say. I personally dont care about the servers safety and dont want to help but I would find it cool to have a colored tag and the ability to invade peoples chat privacy.
This wasn't targetted to anyone btw

 

I actually don't know of anyone that implied that. Yes this isn't a jail, or a place to respect. The mods take things seriously when it is necessary. Cyber bullying is a real thing, and sometimes people do get hurt, it's not a matter of taking things too seriously. I have talked to some mods about their jobs, and it isn't as easy as one might think. There have been people who have committed suicide over such things. I think we should be more considerate of mods and the job they do.

 

Im complety against cyber bullying too. Im not saying there shouldnt be mods Im talking about the people who are applying what I think the reason behind is. Even though I didnt like her first Krissy is one of the best mods who can deal with stuff but this was my opinion on people applying and mods taking stuff like swearwords too seriously when there is stuff going on like you said for example cyber bullying. Not everyone going up there and saying 'I want to help the server' can deal with cyber bullying or actually bad things like that.

 

Thanks for clarifying that Eleanora. That is an excellent point. I think I see that too, some things are being taken more seriously, when there are more pertinent things to be dealt with. When I apply for mod, my goal is to be the best that I can be so that I can be a help to others. SO I guess I would consider krissy as my competitor, my mentor, and my superior. I want to see if I can do better.

 

It's a complicated subject. Don't worry, I'll explain. Why do people want to be mods?

Buckle up buttercup. Here's why.

Yes. The higher your rank, the cooler you are. Why else do you think I've been so obsessed with upgrades? I had my eyes set on donor400, but baby, don't shoot for the sky when you can aim for the stars. Moderator is where it's at. Once I get the position, I'll be the coolest kid on the block. Even if I get demoted, I'll have been one of the few, the proud, the staff.

The best part is that if I log in once every so often, I'll keep the rank, my absolute coolness, and I won't even have to put in much work. I've mastered the system and now have nothing left to do.

Roman Payne once said that "you must give everything to make your life as beautiful as the dreams that dance in your imagination," and let me tell you, I've been obsessed with being a moderator for a very long time, perhaps a whole week.

But you see, it's not just the power--it's more than that. I apply for moderator not just because I want to be above other people (which makes me cool and popular), but because I love the sweet ecstasy of superiority. This is what I strive for; self-satisfaction is much more important than the "helping other people" rubbish that I copy-pasted into my application.

You must have forgotten, Cheesy, that I'm (most likely) an underage human who frequents the internet. I excel through my strong morals, reason, control, and understanding. Why I want to be a mod should be self-explanatory.

You're completely correct. The time for helping other players is reserved for when I'm not a mod. After that, I just ride the rails of the system and enjoy skyblock.

Good day.

 

Yeah It doesn't matter about age, as long as they are mature enough to handle the rank.

 

Every server is different. You don't know what the team does on this server.

What makes it that I want to be a mod?

I also enjoy working with the staff team, they're all great people.

 

As much as I disagree with a lot here It made me giggle so congrats.

 

??? lol???

Good points

that was awesome lmao

We weren't talking about that. Please read what it actually says. We were saying at the age 14 why can't you just get a job?

Indeed. Or what made you?

me too

 

I don't know why its a great feeling when you help out other people

 

There is a great feeling when you help people. Your point?

 

That's the reason if I wanted to be a Mod it would be because it gives me a good feeling helping people

 

Read the thread please

Why is it that you need mod to get that feeling? Just do it without the rank?

 

I could do more like help out more with griefing scamming etc.

 

How would you deal with griefing or scamming? You know what you have to do? Can't you do that without the rank and volunteer to help out anyway?

 

Anyone who says social status isn't even a factor in their application is lying. Humans are narcissistic. Even the most selfless of humans are going to put themselves first; it's part of their coding. And when putting themselves first means a fancy new title and a plethora of permissions, they're not going to care about being selfless or righteous or noble.

No staff member or applicant wants to be a staff member solely because they want to, and/or genuinely enjoy helping people. If you want to do that, go do something that matters: volunteer for a charity, get a job at a soup kitchen, etc. Nearly all applicants apply because they want attention.

Don't pretend it's not true. Staff members get the most attention. They can just log on, and everyone knows they're online, and several people are there to welcome them. Top messages, likes, followers on forums? Almost all are staff members or former staff members. The extra permissions given, especially /fly and /god are just the cherry on top.

Moderating isn't a huge responsibility. It isn't a job or a commitment. It's not about being a role-model or being dedicated. It's something people do because they want to feel important, and they can't achieve it anywhere else.