[Rescinded] Afitz's Trial-Moderator Application

[afitz]

Server Moderator Application

Basic Information
Byond Account: afitz200
Character Name(s): Evelyn Brooks, Jack Stewart, Nathaniel Moore, Marissa Picard, Nolan Digson, Audrina Wood
AI Name(s): S.A.V., S.A.V.I.O.U.R. (borg)
Discord username + tag: BinEvo#1738
Age: 20
Timezone: EST (-4)
When are you on Aurora?: Working around classes, It ranges sometime between 12p - 8p, and sometimes later 10p-4a

Experience
How long have you played SS13?: Since Sep 19th, 2014
How long have you played on Aurora: Likely started somewhere around early 2015
How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: A good deal, but I am in no way a master. I still learn different quirks every day.
Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: I do not.
Have you read through the criteria thread; https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4198 - and believe that you mark off all the criteria?: Yes, I have and do.
Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: Nope, never banned before.

Personality
Why do you play SS13?:
It's the ultimate platform for creativity! It is amazing how much detail can be fit into each element of the game. I find it rare to find a game where you can interact with literally every element of the world, and then manipulate it. I have played games like Eve Online which are labeled as "sandboxes", but you very much are stuck within the limits of the game. SS13 is an example of how to do sandboxes right.
Why do you play on Aurora?:
I love heavy RP, I used to play on a RP server for Arma2:OA. The Arma server wasn't heavy RP, but sparked the love of creating a new identity to put on for a while to make a show with. My character having morals, views, and interests that in no way align with my own allows me to release my creative side and pretend to view the world from a different set of eyes. Aurora, in my opinion, handles heavy RP the best out of any other community available, and I love the environment that has been made available for me to enjoy. I have yet to find a competitor inside or outside of the Byond platform that does what Aurora offers.
What do moderators do?:
A moderator is like a mother who is letting their kids play outside. The kids can pretend and play around in the back yard, but the mother must make sure they stay safe and do not hurt each other, ruining the experience for all the kids involved. The mother should guide the kids on how to play fairly with each other, and help resolve disputes while teaching the kids the constructive way to play without causing disputes in the future. A mother hates to have to ban a kid send a kid home for being too destructive to the rest of the kids, but must do so when it is clear the kid is unwilling to play fair.
What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?:
To be capable to help players whether new or veteran. Being a moderator means being part of the team that guided the server towards the thing you love to play today. Being a moderator means preserving the community so someone else may love it the way you do.
Why do you want to be a moderator?:
When I played on the RP server for Arma2:OA that I mentioned earlier, I played for hours on end. It was a game I easily spent 2000+ hours in. I learned how to be friends with people who had wildly different view than me. I got to meet people from all across the world, and formed connections with as many people as I could.  I eventually joined the staff team for that server, and found it only grew my connections and love for the game. The Aurora community reminds me much of that Arma server, and I would love to form as many connection and help it grow in any way I can. I want to be a moderator so I can take part in something that other people can find and love just like I do. It is my time to give back.
What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?:
I'm level headed, calm, and observant. I seek situations that make me uncomfortable so I can grow and become a better person. I can be unbiased and listen to all sides of the conversation before deciding any faults. I understand that no one is perfect, and that everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves. I am open to review and constructive criticism from anyone - staff or players - I believe criticism only makes me better and allows me to know how my actions can affect people.
How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?:
I have a unique personality trait where I can clear my mind, and remember that "its just a game, and there are many things in life which deserve my energy rather than whatever I am getting stressed out about." There are no guarantees I wont get stressed out, but I believe I can rely on members of the team who are more experienced than me, and who will have my back. Anger and insults don't afflict me. I work guest relations at a casino, which means I get a lot of super angry intoxicated people who are upset they didnt earn a free buffet after spending $100 on the gaming floor. As soon as they have vented and wandered off, I just go to the next person in line.

Anything Else You Want to Add:

I am excited for a chance to assist the community and grow some more! I used to be a moderator in that Arma2:OA community for two years, and learned many skills which I still use to this day. I've made mistakes in the past and messed up on numerous occasions, but I learned from all of them.
In the interest of transparency: I have received 4 warnings in the past, the most recent being 3 years ago. I believe I deserved every warning, but I never committed the offense twice. I learned from my mistakes and moved on to do some good for the game.

If I am accepted, and you believe there was a better way to handle a situation, please do not hesitate to inform me, I will take anyone's opinions and not hold it against them.

 

Thanks for consideration!

(P.S. I couldn't seem to find a way to attach the "mod app" prefix)

[Flamingo]

After speaking with the applicant, we’ve decided to rescind and lock this application with the suggestion they should reapply after a few more months time. 
 

Thank you for your interest and we hope to see another application in the future.