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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 12:22 AM
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ROFL!
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 12:27 AM
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Man, it all hurt, real bad.

But I'm glad it is over now and I'm now a fully paid up moderator.

And I'm another non-scooby owning moderator, like Shaun, but not as ugly

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 03:47 AM
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You have to be well 'ard like me!!!!



And everybody has to be scared of you.....A Scoobynet Moderator that owns a FORD Escort Cosworth.

Think about it!!!!

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 10:08 AM
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Aren't they some sort of religious movement akin to the Quakers, Methodists and the like?

Probably frown on drinking, gambling, sex (with opposite sex!) and witches.

Then again looking at the ones who claim to be in it on here, only some of those apply!!
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 10:14 AM
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The interview process was terrible

The mental scars will remain with me for the rest of my life......



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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 10:19 AM
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You think you have ot tough as Moderator that owns a Ford. I drive an Automatic BMW diesel estate

DW - it is a tightly kept secret. We spent many months as moderator-jedi-knights pandering to SdB's every whish and whim, (I still can't face a can of whipped cream, nor a cold wet haddock). The handshake alone took many weeks of intensive training, and as for the Scoobynet 'Haka', I still can't do it without slipping a disc.




PS Barry, we are nothing like the Quakers or Methodists. More Jehoviahs Witness's crossed with Hells Angels And we sometimes do frown when drinking, gambling,.... but that is normally due to the cat'o'nine tails
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 11:00 AM
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I'm on here everyday whether the boss likes it or not

So, how do you become a moderator?

Originally I thought it went to the "old timers" - i.e. thousands of posts, but just seen a post from SUL. A relatively new moderator.

So how do you become one?

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 11:53 AM
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It is a dark and terrible process that I would forfeit my moderatorship if I told you.

Think of it as a cross between the SAS training course, a lesson in tolerance, the stonecutters initation ceremony and doing 'bob a job' for SDB

Actually it seems to be the right person offers to help, at the right time. For example, I beleive Nimbus suggested the 'was it you' forum and so, since it was his idea he was offered the job.

What I would say is that non moderators actually have more responsibility than moderators. Moderators are there to clear up the 'mess' Scooby Newbie's and regulars should play their part in ensuring the mess does'nt happen in the first place.

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 12:05 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Neil Smalley:
<B>Actually it seems to be the right person offers to help, at the right time. For example, I believe Nimbus suggested the 'was it you' forum and so, since it was his idea he was offered the job.[/quote]

I offered my services, since I had suggested the forum and thought I'd better put up or shut up!!

Although, had I known what the initiation ceremony involved, I would <I>never</I> have volunteered... *shudder*... It left me a mental wreck...

Before.
After...



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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 12:22 PM
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Just seen the "Was it You" forum and no it wasnt and you cant prove a thing .

Scoobynet Moderators need to be level headed, cool in a crisis and above all tactiful.

[Note for Simon - Based on the above criteria I think you need some new moderators .]

Only joking boys , please dont delete my posts .
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 12:25 PM
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It was an interesting test as I watched Simon line all the other moderators up and asked them to strip for him, once this was done then it was the cough and drop test which I think Simon enjoyed

2nd test was can you actually drive test, of which alot of trainee moderators failed and i still can't understand how Shaun and Moray are Moderators LOL

The way this Great BBS is growing in Forums, Quality and Members im sure there will be alot more Openings for trainee moderators soon.

Old Mar 25, 2001 | 12:36 PM
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i was just asked. LOL

In fact it was more like bribed.
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 01:28 PM
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I couldnt sit down for a week

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 01:53 PM
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LOL@Niall
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 02:01 PM
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thanks to all the moderators for only hinting towards the less sorded things you had to do.
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 02:20 PM
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Personally I went for the fat brown envelope approach, sped up the initiation process no end

Remember......use the force.....

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 03:58 PM
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JF, "I was just asked". So last time you mailed me about the baby-oil incident with Simon, that was all made up ???

Yeah, right.


Old Mar 25, 2001 | 04:36 PM
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I thought about this one for a sec Theo, but its just too damn hideous an image to comprehend.

I aint going there mate.

(I think thats what i said. LOL)
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 06:44 PM
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Webmaster, I thought a vow of silence was a prerequisite? Clearly more discipline is needed. Please administer.

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 06:49 PM
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Punish Harj first Si
We all know he loves it !!
Extra portion of baby oil please !


LOL

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 07:16 PM
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NAF I heard Simon enjoys teasing you more than any other moderator, so your his favourite of the month are you? LOL

50 Gallons of Baby oil for NAF please
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 07:24 PM
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Ah feic it!
Make it a hundred !


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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 07:33 PM
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Dag nam it, how come all you lot got the special treatment and all i get is a couple of question

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 07:49 PM
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Just lucky I guess

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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 09:31 PM
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What I forgot to mention was that it was SDB who gsve me the envelope, and how did you guys know it was full of baby oil.

More tiffin vicar
Old Mar 25, 2001 | 11:15 PM
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Ahhhh Scoobynet Moderator land, that must be where the men are men and the sheep are scared...


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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 11:30 PM
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My God I never saw so many moderators in one place.
This must be the most moderate forum in the Universe!!
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 12:21 PM
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There Is No Cabal.

We could tell you how to achieve Moderation Nirvana, but we'd hav... Hang on, that joke's been done.

I really can't say, but I was walking strangely for a few days and I still can't look at a turnip without grimacing.
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 12:54 PM
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*dribble*
Old Mar 26, 2001 | 01:13 PM
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Watty!!!

"And I'm another non-scooby owning moderator, like Shaun, but not as ugly"

Not as UGLY!!!!! U having a laugh!!!!!!

Simon actually said to me you were TOO ugly, but I reminded him about equality and all that, so he gave in, in the end!!! His EXACT words were, "At least people can't flame me for allowing a dribbling turd like Ian in!!!"

Anyway....howz the adverts going....haven't seen the "Mr Muscle" advert for sometime!!!

Come back when you or anyone else is 'ard enough!!!!!!!!!!

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