abigbear's Moderator App

[Bear]

Server Moderator Application


Basic Information
Byond Account: abigbear
Character Name(s): (too many too list) some currents/iconics include: Kastyvir Mensah'ral, Farkal Aasidra, Mikolaj Talmarfaiiq, Raajjurl Al-Thalziir, Wayne Dewey, Ebele Mambwe, Joliba Kasongo, Ra'Akaix'Yinzi C'thur, IRU-Adrian, Asoesse Onossa'i, Sia'osi Osihak, Kaipo Zu'koro, Yeshuiin Jroboq-Omrishi, and many more.
AI Name(s): I do not play AI
Discord username + tag: Bear, bear0117
Age: 30 (that hurts to write)
Timezone: American Central
When are you on Aurora?: Varies, typically American afternoon/evening time range.

Experience
How long have you played SS13?: since 2019 (aka too long)
How long have you played on Aurora: since 2019
How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: I am familiar with all the roles of the game.
Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: Not for ss13
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, yes
Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: No. I have only received warnings and fair amount of notes as I've grown up as what is known as a "roleplayer". 

Personality

Why do you play SS13?: I was introduced to ss13 by several friends some years ago now, It has been a game that has lived in my head rent free since due to its unique game play, interaction with individuals, and avenue of fun.

Why do you play on Aurora?: I was brought to Aurora by the same group of friends and have been hooked ever since. It's RP, community, and atmosphere are quite unlike any other forms of rp communities that I have encountered prior and all pale in comparison. I have grown a lot in storytelling, writing, and character development here and it has served as an infinite amount of entertainment through the years.

What do moderators do?: OOC moderation, in the pleasant and unpleasant manners. Moderators maintain the server expectations to ensure the server remains a hospitable and welcoming environment for players where the rules are followed and the server remains enjoyable for the community. Moderators guide and assist new players in learning the server, expectations, and how to develop here as well.

What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: Being a Moderator means taking the additional responsibility to not only enforce 'the rules' and do the tasks listed above such as helping new players, but also to be an example of these things as well. You are holding yourself to a higher standard to help keep yourself and others accountable and to be what we want this server to be and represent these ideas.

Why do you want to be a moderator?: For several reasons, first and foremost I am applying for this role to help bridge the gap and manage the new multi-role availability for CCIA. I have constructed several guidelines, but would like to iron them out to ensure adequate IC and OOC separation remains as well as expectations for multi role agents. However, I have always expressed interest in becoming a moderator, and a majority of that comes down to "I want to". I want to help keep the server clean and presentable, Help share the burden of caretaking the community. And to give back to the server on a whole.

What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: I like to think I am an easy to engage and approachable player. I am very level headed and analytical when it comes to harder topics. I'm not afraid or above to admit I am wrong in a situation and remain open to dialogue during disagreements or confusion, to a reasonable extent, to ensure all parties are up to speed as I have had to do for many instances with the CCIA.

How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: These things rarely get me, in recent days, and having kids has further forced me to mellow lol. Though I am not a perfect person and have had my fair share of "gamer moments" on Aurora. I try not to look too far back into previous years, though I have had a chuckle with some members when the instances do come up. I have grown a lot here.

Anything Else You Want to Add:
 

Edited January 9 by Bear
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[Lmwevil]

I support bear for the position and the consolidation of power. The Bear state shall rise. 

[Susan]

I've known Bear for a very long time and if his tenure as CCIA head wasn't proof enough I think he is absolutely of the temperament and disposition to be a moderator. I give him my support.

[Roostercat]

Bear is one of those people that anyone who's been on the server for a while almost certainly knows, and he's also someone that rarely ever has any issues regarding the rules or general behavior, and I also consider him a friend and fellow shitposter. For the good of the impending Garfield ethnostate, I give a good ol' +1

[Fluffy]

I think Bear will do well as a moderator, hence +1

[The lancer]

Bear has been engaged in this community for a long time and there's only positive things to say about them. +1

[Hepatica]

Anyone who knows Bear knows they will make a great moderator of the server. He has always been fair and willing to hear both sides of an issue, hence his position as head of CCIA. +1

[Cnaym]

+1 No question.

He hasn't gotten himself banned by now, which is simply astonishing.

[CatsinHD]

I'm CatsinHD, and this is my favorite moderator application on the Forums.

Memes aside, I think his work with CCIA speaks to Bear's ability to approach situations fairly and view things in the right lens to make a good and reasonable decision. It's a +1 from me.

[Owen]

+1, Bear reminds me of the Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. Great mod material, better historian

 

 

Spoiler

in all serious, bear is a great player and I think it would be a mistake not to give him a trial. 

 

[Brayce]

+1 Bear is a solid, and level-headed guy who's performance as CCIA Leader has been already demonstrated this to a greater degree than any words I could jot down here. He'd make an excellent moderator.

[Girdio]

For all the jokes that Bear levels out on OOC and in the Discord, I feel that the ability to engage with the community in a manner that is both jovial and friendly, without taking things too personal is a necessary requirement for a moderator.

+1

 

[Melariara]

Interview: https://pastebin.com/wnC2RDHR

[Melariara]

On trial 23/01/2024 - 23/02/2024

[Melariara]

Trial Passed