UponASeaOfStars Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) Server Moderator Application Basic Information Byond Account: UponASeaOfStars Character Name(s): Aveline LaCroix, Physician; Marinette Fourier, Scientist; Si'raya Mratiirr, Security Officer AI Name(s): N/A Discord username + tag: 𝒷𝒶𝓈𝒾𝒸 𝒶𝓈 𝒽𝑒𝒸𝓀#8613 Age: 21+ Timezone: UTC+0 When are you on Aurora?: Due to my present circumstances, right now, I'm not... but usually around 2000-0700 UTC. Experience How long have you played SS13?: On and off since at least 2015. How long have you played on Aurora: In four months, it'll be six months. How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: I like to think I'm fairly knowledgeable about that kind of thing. Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: I've been a contributor, developer, devmin, head devmin, and/or co-host for multiple servers, including HRP servers. I'll gladly share details in private. Unrelated to SS13, I also worked as a content moderator for a major dating app (it's not Tinder, before you ask), so I have professional training in communication and situation resolution. 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?: I have, and I believe I meet and exceed these criteria. Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: I am currently banned on Aurora. I understand this may pose a slight obstacle to my moderator application, but the criteria don't technically disqualify me. I'm working on fixing this. Personality Why do you play SS13?: Because, much like a relapsing addict, I can never quite seem to tear myself away from it. It has a certain unique charm that other games lack, presenting a novel combination of quality roleplay, science fiction settings, engaging game mechanics, and a certain je ne sais quoi. Why do you play on Aurora?: I mean, honestly? I love roleplay. I always have. The roleplay community on Aurora is absolutely astounding with their skill and ability to weave together stories in a compelling way, and I find the lore here to be incredibly interesting. Plus, having a developing world that actually expands over time is something that not many HRP servers have tried, and I think it works remarkably well here. What do moderators do?: An ideal moderator, in my eyes, would focus on conflict deescalation and peaceful resolution. Very, very few players are actively intending to cause problems - and those that are, can be identified immediately (mostly because they wordlessly bash people with fire extinguishers). If someone is not intending to cause problems, the staff team, and by extension the moderators, should just sit down and talk to them. Aside from that, moderators are responsible for being paragons, beacons for others to follow; that's not to say that a moderator can't have had a storied past, but that anyone on the moderation team should be someone that new players are capable of looking up to. In a sense, it's almost like being a mentor for the whole server. The ultimate goal, at any moment, should be maximising people's enjoyment: sometimes, yes, that means you'll have to ban a shitter who's causing problems for others. But often it means you'll be answering questions in ahelps, providing input on gimmicks in AOOC, tutoring new players in why fire extinguishers shouldn't be applied to skulls, and the like. Moderators, like all staff roles, are public servants; it's not about having power. It's about helping people. What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: It means loving Aurora enough to want to devote your free time to improving it, not just enjoying it. It means wanting to make people happy, and being willing to take time out of your day to do so. It means being seen not as an individual, but as a representative of the staff team, as someone who speaks with the voice of authority and whose every word will be scrutinised. It means seeing Aurora for all its stars and all the space between them, and wanting to make it shine just a little brighter. Why do you want to be a moderator?: Because, against my better judgement, I actually love this server, and I want to help make it better. I know there are problems that exist with the system, and the best way to fix those problems is from the inside - by setting a good example, and prioritising kindness and communication above all else. I know I'm not perfect, and I don't expect this application to succeed given my current precarious situation-- but where's the harm in trying? What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: Firstly, I'm already familiar with the moderator tools due to my previous experiences as staff. Secondly, I'm actually pretty good at talking to people and deescalating conflicts-- which, as I stated before, I consider to be the fundamental duties of a moderator. I live my life by the principle of assume good faith - that is to say, never assume malice unless it is proven beyond reasonable doubt - and this is something the staff team needs more of, I think. How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: Pretty well, I think. I don't get upset when people are laughing at me, and if someone feels the need to insult me, I'll sit down later to address why that desire was there - was it a valid criticism that was expressed in an angry manner, or was it just someone being cruel? Often, it's the former. Stress is something that everyone has to deal with, but I've learned to manage it rather well. Anything Else You Want to Add: I was actually thinking of applying before the briefcase incident, so... yeah, this is genuinely a serious application. Run me through the interview, put the screws to me, and see if I crack. I fully expect to be denied, but in the words of Michael Scott, you miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take. And yes, you may laugh. Edited February 7, 2023 by UponASeaOfStars
ReadThisNamePlz Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Application denied. You can reapply if you’re unbanned. 1
ReadThisNamePlz Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 I will contact you on discord for further clarification 1
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