[Accepted] ReadThisNamePlz's Trial Mod application

[ReadThisNamePlz]

Basic Information

Byond Account: ReadThisNamePlz

Character Name(s):

Sydney Grace

Cheyanna Davis

Olivia Catherina

Jonathan Aleman

Dakota Faqua

Athena Palmer

Kylie Young

Eric Young

Jonathan Lloyd

Sage Scott

Kara Lewis

Grace Howard

Amelia Huey

AI Name(s): F.R.I

Preferred means of contact: Discord or Phone.

Age: Sixteen

Timezone: Eastern

When are you on Aurora?: When ever I have a chance, on the weekends I've spent a good eighteen hours? Assuming I'm not babysitting of course.

Experience

How long have you played SS13?: I haven't kept track, I'm going to guess a good eight to ten, maybe even eleven months?

How long have you played on Aurora: A good eight to ten months? Maybe eleven..? Like I said, I haven't kept track.

How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: I mean, I have intermediate knowledge I guess? I know enough to get by and then some, but I'm still learning every day. (Update)

I'm much more familiar now, especially with the moderation tools and such.

Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: Yes, from my previous trial modship on this server. I was denied due to IRL factors, and a couple of other issues, but I have been encouraged to reapply.

Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: No, unless job bans count. I was job banned by schev for three days because I unintentionally executed a antagonist on my first shift as captain. Since then, nothing. But I've never actually been banned when it comes to my account.

Personality

Why do you play SS13?: It's a way for me to express myself without being myself, if that makes sense. It's fun, interesting and just down right unique. There are tons of cool people on here, tons of new people to meet. I've made several friends already off of Aurora.

Why do you play on Aurora?: I play it to have fun, I tend to meet new people each day and it's great. I also play it to escape some things out of the real world, which I'm sure some others do as well. I always learn something new when I'm playing, like recently I dabbled into the tcomms, it's really interesting.

(Update) I also play because I cannot get enough of this server and the community, there are several people that I find to be..interesting, kind and caring, I've med several long lasting friends on Aurora, and I intend to make more.

What do moderators do?: Moderators do exactly what their title means. They moderate players, help them learn and get adjusted to the game if they are new. Moderators hand out lower level punishments, helping players deal with issues, as well as handling the players who cause the issues. In general, on any game your moderators will be the go to people when it comes to issues, they are meant to assist you in any way they can, and if they cannot assist you for what ever reason, they are supposed to pass it on to someone above them. They are here to make this game fair and enjoyable for all, but the way they do it is their own choice.

(Update) As a moderator you are meant to take the initiative and work diligently when assisting other players. You are meant to assist with multiple issues, and be able to guide players through the game. We're here as moderators to take the load off of the admins and assist them the best we can with the small things, so they can dedicate themselves to the larger things on the server. Whether that's bug fixes or working on updates, it has a wide variety.

What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: Moderators on Aurora are meant to be guides, and mentors, as well as authority figures. They are here to help new players with any issues, as well as keep the peace we all know and love..despite the crazy wizards...and alb events. They are the first step in any problem, they have a responsibility to the players of the server, if you need help, a moderator will be there to assist you, if they cannot help you, they pass it on up the ranks of the staff team.

Why do you want to be a moderator?: Honestly, I want the experience. I love this server, and the community. I've been shown nothing but kindness and encouragement on this server. I want Aurora to be my first moderator experience on SS13, I hope for it to be my only experience. I also want to give back to the staff team and the general community who have helped me through my dumb moments, whether it was learning how to move, or learning how to activate delta level. The staff team has always been patient with me, and have always given me the guidance that I have needed, and the discipline when it was necessary.

What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: My judgement and patience are certainly my strongest qualities. I don't judge people at all, but I do judge their actions, but even then I wait to hear their side of the story or why they did said actions before I judge them. I'm also very patient, I don't lose my temper easily at all. I can be getting screamed at by my drill instructor for my squad members screw up and I won't get bent out of shape over it. Another trait would be that I handle authority well, that kinda comes over time as I continue on my quest to join the armed forces. (Update) I used to believe my judgement was one of my strongest qualities, I found out that it wasn't as strong as I thought it was. One of the main reasons why I was denied previously was because of my judgement, I was to soft in most cases, just doing notes mainly, rarely handing out bans. This will change, I assure you.

How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: I'd say decently well, my stress doesn't come from this game, it never has and I doubt it'll start coming from this game now, but if I was stressed out in general, I have people I can talk to that will calm me down. I don't get angry often, but when I do I tend to tell the person they are making me angry and ask them to give me a moment to cool down. If it's something in game that can be resolved by the staff team, I make it known in Ahelp. If it can't, I cryo and go take a fifteen to twenty minute break then I come back. But that is rare. And insults, I shrug them off unless its coming from someone close to me.

(Update) Lately things have gotten a lot easier out of game, hence why I believe I am able to do this again, but this time make the moderation team.

Anything Else You Want to Add:

I did copy my old application because it's the same thing that I believe, but with longer play time and a couple of updates from my previous experience.

Edited March 8, 2018 by Guest

[TheSleepyCatmom]

Trial Mod 2, The Electric Boogaloo. I'll give a +1, RTN seemed like they were doing well in their last trial that they had to step down from for IRL stuff.

So +1

[Catnip]

Interview from the previous app (https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=9640):

SirCatnip - Today at 4:09 AM

Alright, first question:

A new player joins with the character name "Cyka Blyat", a bald 30 year old assistant. Our records show their account is 2 days old. What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:15 AM

First, I would ask them if they read the rules, if they reply with "Yes" I would then respond with "You did? Then you read the rule about character creation and how names must be realistic?" if they respond with either yes or no I'd then ask them to change their characters name and cryo then request an admin to respawn them so they can actually play with a character that follows the rules. After they change up their character, I'd offer my help to them in order to teach them how to play the game, and how to play on Aurora and see how it goes from there.(edited)

If they said "No" to reading the rules, I would then tell them to read the rules, and make a note on it.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:16 AM

Names can be changed on the fly, as a note.

And, if they don't respond to your PMs and instead keep walking toward the Arrival shuttle?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:16 AM

Oh?

I'd attempt to PM them about two more times, if they don't respond to those, I'd make it known to an actual moderator or admin that I'm going to wind them and hopefully that would get their attention.

Then PM them again.(edited)

SirCatnip - Today at 4:19 AM

At this point they begin attacking another player on the shuttle with their O2 tank. What do you do in that case?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:19 AM

What can a trial moderator actually do permissions wise?

I haven't a clue on it.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:20 AM

You're capable of winding, muting, warning and temp-banning players.

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:20 AM

I'd wind them, I'd PM them one last time, hand them a warning and then make it known to someone above me why I'm doing this, and most likely pass it on to an Admin that's better equipped to handle this situation in terms of experience. I wouldn't result to a temp ban unless it really got bad and he ignored other staff PM's along with my own, and kept breaking rules constantly despite warnings(edited)

SirCatnip - Today at 4:22 AM

Alright, next question:

You get an ahelp from a player saying that they have been permabrigged for no reason. What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:25 AM

I'd ask them to explain what happened on their side, then who was involved. Then I'd ask the others involved on why this happened, if they really were permabrigged for no reason, I'd tell them to let the poor soul out. But, if the person is just angry about being brigged and there actually was a reason I'd respond with "I'm afraid there is an actual ICly reason that you were permabrigged. Try to resolve it icly." or something along those lines.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:26 AM

Okey, next question:

Suddenly a bunch of attack logs appear about two guys shooting eachother, with lethal weapons. You recognize one of them as benig a regular player, but you don't really know this player that well. You're in the lobby at this time so you don't have much more info on the situation, and there are no other modmins online. Go.(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:33 AM

First, I hit the beautiful observe button and I follow the players, and ask what just happened whether they are regular players or not, I don't care it won't effect my decision. I enable antaghud to see if either of them are antags, if one of them are Antags It'll most likely affect my look on the situation. I'd ask if the antag did proper RP and had a proper reason to attack the opposing player, regardless if they are a regular player or not. If they did, I'd simply say "Alright, keep it up!" or something along those lines.

However, if neither of them are Antags, I'd still ask what happened, although conflict is allowed when not an antag, there has to be a good reason and proper RP for it. So I'd mention that and get the story from both sides, if one of the two proved to not have a reason and were just murderboning or attempting to, I'd simply explain the rule to them then give them a warning on it, regardless if they are a regular player or a new one. Now, if they had done the proper RP and if they had proper reasoning for it, I'd just tell them "Sweet, keep on with the fun and try not to ruin eachothers gameplay" or something along those lines.

I'd then relay it to an admin/moderator over discord.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:35 AM

Anything else to add there?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:36 AM

I don't think so, I've never really had a situation like that happen to me in game so I'm trying to think of a logical way to respond to that.(edited)

SirCatnip - Today at 4:36 AM

Alright, moving on:

A player ahelps that another player, one you know well but have never had to deal with as a Moderator, is powergaming. A quick check on their contents and vars reveals that they as a non-Security role (such as QM, Scientist, Doctor, etc.) have managed to arm themselves heavily using the most powerful weapons they could have legitimately acquired in that job (such as a polyacid syringe gun, fireaxe, laser cannon), and is currently in a firefight against the merc team, alone. They're winning. What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:46 AM

Regardless if they are a friend or not, rules are rules, I'd remind them of the "Avoid playing hero" rule. I'd tell them that they need to stop what they are doing and go back to their department and play it out icly, it's not their place to deal with the mercs. If they refuse, I'd warn them, and tell them once more. If they continue to refuse, I'd alert an admin then I'd wind them, effectively stopping the situation until it can be dealt with by an admin or someone who's had more experience with this kind of situation. I'd make the note after dealing with it and hope the round can continue on without being completely ruined.

I get that the hero rule says unarmed, but this is still playing a hero, you didn't say security was gone so this would be acting as security.

Now, regarding the powergaming, assuming they listened to me and stopped what they were doing, I'd ask them if they knew what power gaming is, if they said "No" I'd explain it to them using the rule book definition. If they said yes, I'd respond with "You were powergaming, you can't be doing that." and hopefully they listen and learn from their mistake, I'd leave a note and leave it at that. Now if they kept powergaming, I'd give them a warning, and PM them about it once again, hopefully at this point, they stop what they are doing and actually play the game correctly.

I'd then relay it to someone above me

SirCatnip - Today at 4:51 AM

Upon checking their notes, you see that they have already been warned for validhunting one month ago; the warning is for stealing a Security voidsuit and attacking raiders on their ship. Does this change the outcome of your intervention? If so, how?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:52 AM

Is there a procedure for this? Or is it my own judgement.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:53 AM

This is to test your judgement alone, there are procedures that we'll run you through during a trial however.

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:53 AM

Alright.

Assuming they listened to me, and didn't put up a fight, I'd mention it to them, and make it known in my notes on the case. However, if they put up a fight against me, thinking they could get off the hook since we are friends, I'd warn them, making it clear in the warning what they did wrong, and mention the validhunting in it. Then if it happens again, I'm going to assume they'd be temp banned since they have already been warned twice on issues like this, but I'd leave that up to an admin.

I'd warn them either way if they kept arguing and ignoring my PMs

but I'd make the validhunting thing known in it as well.

Either way it'd go in the notes.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:57 AM

Right. Next question, slightly similar:

You and one admin (Who is AFK) are online, and you recieve an ahelp that a close OOC friend of yours has been metagaming traitor uplink items as Security, and is attempting an arrest over a voice changer (hidden as a gas mask). What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:02 AM

As I've said, despite them being close friends with me ooc, rules are rules. Though it may be harder to reprimand them, I would still do so, because they should know how to follow the rules. I'd PM them, explaining to them what they're doing, and ask if they know what metagaming is. If they say no, I'd use the rule book definition to explain it to them and tell them to stop what they are doing. Now, if they say yes, I'd explain how what they were doing is metagaming, and explain that he needs to cut it out. If they refuse, I'd warn them, and attempt to contact an admin or moderator over discord to handle it further, because even if I try my best to not be biased, I can't guarantee it. I might unintentionally give him a lighter punishment than what he needs, or vice versa.

Even if they are a close friend, I'd carry out my duties. But I'd still request someone else to deal with it since my judgement may be unintentonally off a bit

SirCatnip - Today at 5:04 AM

Alrighty. Next question is:

Another staffmember makes a judgement that you don't agree with, what do you do?(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:07 AM

I tactfully talk with them about it, I make my opinion known, how ever I do it in a manner that is polite. I'd ask them to explain their reasoning behind it to help me understand how they came to said judgement. If they don't change my mind with their reasoning, I'd politely explain to them why I think it isn't the right call.

And possibly bring in a third party person to get another point of view on the situation that's unbiased.

Assuming it even needed to escalate to that point.

And it also depends on what's being judged.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:09 AM

Anything else to add there?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:09 AM

Uhhm.

No

SirCatnip - Today at 5:10 AM

Alrighty. Last question of this kind before we move on to the last few:

How do you see yourself responding to rule lawyering? A player who seems to drag a PM discussion on for excess amounts of time arguing in an attempt to avoid administrative action after breaking a rule, for example.(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:10 AM

Are you giving me an example or was that the example?

SirCatnip - Today at 5:11 AM

That was a vague example.

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:11 AM

Alright

Honestly, I don't mind lawyering, considering I want to be a lawyer for the military at some point after I serve.

That being said, I'd explain to them why they are being punished, what they did wrong, and how they can stop this from happening in the future. I most likely would not drop the 'charges' even if they try to avoid administration action. Despite their excuses, unless it is an actual valid reason. I'd also ask for other staff members input on it.

But! if they lack a valid reason, I'd continue with the punishment.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:17 AM

Right. Last couple of questions now:

What do you believe is the most important aspect of a Moderator?(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:18 AM

I believe there are two.

Patience, and Confidence.

There's going to be times where you have to be patient with others, whether you're dealing with an arrogant person, or a new player, patience is literally the key.

Confidence is needed when you hand out your punishments, and when your judgement is needed. You have to be decisive, but without confidence in your descisions. It isn't possible to be decisive.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:22 AM

Is there anything you dislike about the current state of the server? Anything you would seek to change?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:24 AM

I think salt would be nice to cut down on, but that's just human nature. You can't stop people from voicing their opinions. Whether it's charged or not, it just happens. The only way to really remove salt is to remove the players who salt, but that isn't what I want to see happen. There's nothing that needs changed I think, except the elevator music.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:25 AM

On top of responding to complaints and appeals, Moderators also recieve notifications for forum posts reported by players, do you see yourself as actively moderating the forums?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:26 AM

It's possible, I'll happily do it after I get some more experience under my belt. I've moderated forms for other games before, that isn't really new to me.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:28 AM

Alright, that's all the questions I've got. Any closing comments?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:29 AM

Uh

This was nerve racking, please ignore any grammar mistakes. I am running off an hour of sleep.

Grammatical? I don't know.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:30 AM

That's fine. Are you alright with this interview being posted on your application thread?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:31 AM

Sure thing.

Give this another read through, [mention]ReadThisNamePlz[/mention] - Is there anything you've changed your mind on that you said here? Or anything at all to add?

[ReadThisNamePlz]

Interview from the previous app (https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=9640):

SirCatnip - Today at 4:09 AM

Alright, first question:

A new player joins with the character name "Cyka Blyat", a bald 30 year old assistant. Our records show their account is 2 days old. What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:15 AM

First, I would ask them if they read the rules, if they reply with "Yes" I would then respond with "You did? Then you read the rule about character creation and how names must be realistic?" if they respond with either yes or no I'd then ask them to change their characters name and cryo then request an admin to respawn them so they can actually play with a character that follows the rules. After they change up their character, I'd offer my help to them in order to teach them how to play the game, and how to play on Aurora and see how it goes from there.(edited)

If they said "No" to reading the rules, I would then tell them to read the rules, and make a note on it.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:16 AM

Names can be changed on the fly, as a note.

And, if they don't respond to your PMs and instead keep walking toward the Arrival shuttle?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:16 AM

Oh?

I'd attempt to PM them about two more times, if they don't respond to those, I'd make it known to an actual moderator or admin that I'm going to wind them and hopefully that would get their attention.

Then PM them again.(edited)

SirCatnip - Today at 4:19 AM

At this point they begin attacking another player on the shuttle with their O2 tank. What do you do in that case?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:19 AM

What can a trial moderator actually do permissions wise?

I haven't a clue on it.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:20 AM

You're capable of winding, muting, warning and temp-banning players.

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:20 AM

I'd wind them, I'd PM them one last time, hand them a warning and then make it known to someone above me why I'm doing this, and most likely pass it on to an Admin that's better equipped to handle this situation in terms of experience. I wouldn't result to a temp ban unless it really got bad and he ignored other staff PM's along with my own, and kept breaking rules constantly despite warnings(edited)

SirCatnip - Today at 4:22 AM

Alright, next question:

You get an ahelp from a player saying that they have been permabrigged for no reason. What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:25 AM

I'd ask them to explain what happened on their side, then who was involved. Then I'd ask the others involved on why this happened, if they really were permabrigged for no reason, I'd tell them to let the poor soul out. But, if the person is just angry about being brigged and there actually was a reason I'd respond with "I'm afraid there is an actual ICly reason that you were permabrigged. Try to resolve it icly." or something along those lines.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:26 AM

Okey, next question:

Suddenly a bunch of attack logs appear about two guys shooting eachother, with lethal weapons. You recognize one of them as benig a regular player, but you don't really know this player that well. You're in the lobby at this time so you don't have much more info on the situation, and there are no other modmins online. Go.(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:33 AM

First, I hit the beautiful observe button and I follow the players, and ask what just happened whether they are regular players or not, I don't care it won't effect my decision. I enable antaghud to see if either of them are antags, if one of them are Antags It'll most likely affect my look on the situation. I'd ask if the antag did proper RP and had a proper reason to attack the opposing player, regardless if they are a regular player or not. If they did, I'd simply say "Alright, keep it up!" or something along those lines.

However, if neither of them are Antags, I'd still ask what happened, although conflict is allowed when not an antag, there has to be a good reason and proper RP for it. So I'd mention that and get the story from both sides, if one of the two proved to not have a reason and were just murderboning or attempting to, I'd simply explain the rule to them then give them a warning on it, regardless if they are a regular player or a new one. Now, if they had done the proper RP and if they had proper reasoning for it, I'd just tell them "Sweet, keep on with the fun and try not to ruin eachothers gameplay" or something along those lines.

I'd then relay it to an admin/moderator over discord.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:35 AM

Anything else to add there?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:36 AM

I don't think so, I've never really had a situation like that happen to me in game so I'm trying to think of a logical way to respond to that.(edited)

SirCatnip - Today at 4:36 AM

Alright, moving on:

A player ahelps that another player, one you know well but have never had to deal with as a Moderator, is powergaming. A quick check on their contents and vars reveals that they as a non-Security role (such as QM, Scientist, Doctor, etc.) have managed to arm themselves heavily using the most powerful weapons they could have legitimately acquired in that job (such as a polyacid syringe gun, fireaxe, laser cannon), and is currently in a firefight against the merc team, alone. They're winning. What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:46 AM

Regardless if they are a friend or not, rules are rules, I'd remind them of the "Avoid playing hero" rule. I'd tell them that they need to stop what they are doing and go back to their department and play it out icly, it's not their place to deal with the mercs. If they refuse, I'd warn them, and tell them once more. If they continue to refuse, I'd alert an admin then I'd wind them, effectively stopping the situation until it can be dealt with by an admin or someone who's had more experience with this kind of situation. I'd make the note after dealing with it and hope the round can continue on without being completely ruined.

I get that the hero rule says unarmed, but this is still playing a hero, you didn't say security was gone so this would be acting as security.

Now, regarding the powergaming, assuming they listened to me and stopped what they were doing, I'd ask them if they knew what power gaming is, if they said "No" I'd explain it to them using the rule book definition. If they said yes, I'd respond with "You were powergaming, you can't be doing that." and hopefully they listen and learn from their mistake, I'd leave a note and leave it at that. Now if they kept powergaming, I'd give them a warning, and PM them about it once again, hopefully at this point, they stop what they are doing and actually play the game correctly.

I'd then relay it to someone above me

SirCatnip - Today at 4:51 AM

Upon checking their notes, you see that they have already been warned for validhunting one month ago; the warning is for stealing a Security voidsuit and attacking raiders on their ship. Does this change the outcome of your intervention? If so, how?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:52 AM

Is there a procedure for this? Or is it my own judgement.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:53 AM

This is to test your judgement alone, there are procedures that we'll run you through during a trial however.

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 4:53 AM

Alright.

Assuming they listened to me, and didn't put up a fight, I'd mention it to them, and make it known in my notes on the case. However, if they put up a fight against me, thinking they could get off the hook since we are friends, I'd warn them, making it clear in the warning what they did wrong, and mention the validhunting in it. Then if it happens again, I'm going to assume they'd be temp banned since they have already been warned twice on issues like this, but I'd leave that up to an admin.

I'd warn them either way if they kept arguing and ignoring my PMs

but I'd make the validhunting thing known in it as well.

Either way it'd go in the notes.

SirCatnip - Today at 4:57 AM

Right. Next question, slightly similar:

You and one admin (Who is AFK) are online, and you recieve an ahelp that a close OOC friend of yours has been metagaming traitor uplink items as Security, and is attempting an arrest over a voice changer (hidden as a gas mask). What do you do?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:02 AM

As I've said, despite them being close friends with me ooc, rules are rules. Though it may be harder to reprimand them, I would still do so, because they should know how to follow the rules. I'd PM them, explaining to them what they're doing, and ask if they know what metagaming is. If they say no, I'd use the rule book definition to explain it to them and tell them to stop what they are doing. Now, if they say yes, I'd explain how what they were doing is metagaming, and explain that he needs to cut it out. If they refuse, I'd warn them, and attempt to contact an admin or moderator over discord to handle it further, because even if I try my best to not be biased, I can't guarantee it. I might unintentionally give him a lighter punishment than what he needs, or vice versa.

Even if they are a close friend, I'd carry out my duties. But I'd still request someone else to deal with it since my judgement may be unintentonally off a bit

SirCatnip - Today at 5:04 AM

Alrighty. Next question is:

Another staffmember makes a judgement that you don't agree with, what do you do?(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:07 AM

I tactfully talk with them about it, I make my opinion known, how ever I do it in a manner that is polite. I'd ask them to explain their reasoning behind it to help me understand how they came to said judgement. If they don't change my mind with their reasoning, I'd politely explain to them why I think it isn't the right call.

And possibly bring in a third party person to get another point of view on the situation that's unbiased.

Assuming it even needed to escalate to that point.

And it also depends on what's being judged.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:09 AM

Anything else to add there?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:09 AM

Uhhm.

No

SirCatnip - Today at 5:10 AM

Alrighty. Last question of this kind before we move on to the last few:

How do you see yourself responding to rule lawyering? A player who seems to drag a PM discussion on for excess amounts of time arguing in an attempt to avoid administrative action after breaking a rule, for example.(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:10 AM

Are you giving me an example or was that the example?

SirCatnip - Today at 5:11 AM

That was a vague example.

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:11 AM

Alright

Honestly, I don't mind lawyering, considering I want to be a lawyer for the military at some point after I serve.

That being said, I'd explain to them why they are being punished, what they did wrong, and how they can stop this from happening in the future. I most likely would not drop the 'charges' even if they try to avoid administration action. Despite their excuses, unless it is an actual valid reason. I'd also ask for other staff members input on it.

But! if they lack a valid reason, I'd continue with the punishment.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:17 AM

Right. Last couple of questions now:

What do you believe is the most important aspect of a Moderator?(edited)

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:18 AM

I believe there are two.

Patience, and Confidence.

There's going to be times where you have to be patient with others, whether you're dealing with an arrogant person, or a new player, patience is literally the key.

Confidence is needed when you hand out your punishments, and when your judgement is needed. You have to be decisive, but without confidence in your descisions. It isn't possible to be decisive.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:22 AM

Is there anything you dislike about the current state of the server? Anything you would seek to change?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:24 AM

I think salt would be nice to cut down on, but that's just human nature. You can't stop people from voicing their opinions. Whether it's charged or not, it just happens. The only way to really remove salt is to remove the players who salt, but that isn't what I want to see happen. There's nothing that needs changed I think, except the elevator music.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:25 AM

On top of responding to complaints and appeals, Moderators also recieve notifications for forum posts reported by players, do you see yourself as actively moderating the forums?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:26 AM

It's possible, I'll happily do it after I get some more experience under my belt. I've moderated forms for other games before, that isn't really new to me.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:28 AM

Alright, that's all the questions I've got. Any closing comments?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:29 AM

Uh

This was nerve racking, please ignore any grammar mistakes. I am running off an hour of sleep.

Grammatical? I don't know.

SirCatnip - Today at 5:30 AM

That's fine. Are you alright with this interview being posted on your application thread?

ReadThisNamePlz - Today at 5:31 AM

Sure thing.

Give this another read through, @ReadThisNamePlz - Is there anything you've changed your mind on that you said here? Or anything at all to add?

 

Going through all of this, I'd cut back on my leniency a bit, hand out more warnings and temp-bans rather than just putting notes onto everyone. I stand by what I said about my friends, if they expect me to treat them differently just because we're close friends, they're in for a whole different treat.

I stand by what I said about the players that lawyer, I'd happily engage in a discussion with them as long as it's not too drawn out, trying to help them understand why they (the player) are in trouble is one of the most important duties of a staff member in general, if they understand why they are being bwoinked, they're less likely to repeat the same offense. (on purpose). It also gives the staff member grounds for harsher punishments if there are more than one offences.

I stand by my response to the staff member question, I will engage myself in a tactful discussion, trying my best to keep it respectful for them while I try to understand why they ruled in that way. If I need to, I will call in a third party from the staff team for an unbiased opinion.

In all honesty, the only thing I really think I need to change is my leniency. I was too lenient with the players who committed multiple offenses along with large offenses, like the person who maxcapped surface on accident, I only warned them because it was not completely intentional.

[Catnip]

Trial starting on March 12, and will run for one month until April 12.

[Catnip]

Application accepted after a successful trial. Welcome to the team.