I'm wondering if I can be a staff member

[doglover9754]

So I see people with staff tags. I was wondering how to get it. This was the only place that I found it relevant to because it bothers me when there is something irrelevant in a category. If I need to add some stuff to apply, I will add that. I am a staff member on a Minecraft server so I have a gener idea on how to be a good staff member. I am an Honor Role student at school (I want to keep that confidential unless it's required). I am also 3rd seat in my band class. My favorite subjects are Math and Science, and I do very well in them. I can be very helpful in math because I have taken Algebra, and I can figure things out really easily. I can be very useful in science because I know some physics.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I think it's great you are interested in a leadership role at PF. Currently there are no positions available and usually staff are chosen from long time members who have an expertise in a given field.

 

[doglover9754]

I think it's great you are interested in a leadership role at PF. Currently there are no positions available and usually staff are chosen from long time members who have an expertise in a given field.

Ok, thanks. Well, if I am given the chance, my door is always open!

 

[ISamson]

Yeah, I was also interested in how to become a staff member, but not to say that I am hugely interested. I just see lots of people around with such badges.

 

[Borek]

Yeah, I was also interested in how to become a staff member, but not to say that I am hugely interested. I just see lots of people around with such badges.

Really? There is only 22 of us, as compared with thousands of normal users. Yes, we are quite active.

Chances are you are mistaking Science Advisors and Homework Helpers with the Staff. While both SA and HH play a very important role at PF they are not members of the moderating team.

 

[jtbell]

There's no limit on the number of HHs and SAs, as far as I know. Greg regularly asks current HHs, SAs and Mentors for nominations for new ones. If you post regularly and show expertise, you'll probably be noticed and nominated eventually.

 

[thorbjorn]

You sound a bit young to moderate a scientific community where the average member has university level knowledge of mathematics/physics...

 

[mfb]

We have 67 homework helpers, 180 science advisors, and additionally 59 users who are both together.

 

[ZapperZ]

Yeah, I was also interested in how to become a staff member, but not to say that I am hugely interested. I just see lots of people around with such badges.

A member is INVITED to become a Mentor. There is no "applying" or application process for it.

So who gets invited? Someone who:

1. Has shown a good body of knowledge in a particular area that is covered on PF
2. Has been a long-time member of this forum and is particularly well-known and respected
3. Has shown the ability to think rationally and able to deal with people of all kinds
4. Will be a regular presence on the forum
5. Has already acquired a badge for being a Science Advisor and or Homework Helper
6. Has a thick skin
7. Has no life (this part is optional)

As far as I know, none of the current and immediate past Mentors and Moderators has ever asked how to become a Staff member, or has ever indicated that he/she would like to be one. That should tell you something.

Zz.

 

[Borek]

As far as I know, none of the current and immediate past Mentors and Moderators has ever asked how to become a Staff member, or has ever indicated that he/she would like to be one.

And many asked asked for a day or two before making the decision about whether to accept the invitation. One does not simply go into Mordor.

 

[Ibix]

One does not simply go into Mordor.

I take it Orodruin had no choice but to accept?

 

[ZapperZ]

And many asked asked for a day or two before making the decision about whether to accept the invitation. One does not simply go into Mordor.

I will even say that a few of us even turned down the invitation the first time it was offered. This is not a responsibility that many of us take lightly.

Zz.

 

[Orodruin]

I take it Orodruin had no choice but to accept?

The LotR lore is strong with this one.

Being a huge volcano I find it difficult to walk at all, so there was no escape ...

 

[Apple_Mango]

Make me a staff member too. I want to be one.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Make me a staff member too. I want to be one.

We have plans to hand out Jr. Mentor badges. It's kinda like when you get that training shopping cart or the toy lawn mower when you are a kid. (I'm kidding)

 

[Ibix]

We have plans to hand out Jr. Mentor badges.

They say "Greg's Little Helper" and come with a foam rubber ban hammer.

 

[Ygggdrasil]

Mentors are like Presidents. The people who would do the best job at being Mentors do not wish to be Mentors, and the people who want to be Mentors are the one's you should keep away from being Mentors.

 

[Vanadium 50]

Has no life (this part is optional)

It's not required before the appointment. It kind of takes care of itself.

 

[Mark44]

They say "Greg's Little Helper" and come with a foam rubber ban hammer.

It's not foam...

 

[Ibix]

It's not foam...
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That's a junior ban hammer? What does a real one look like!?

 

[mfb]

It is not about the hammer, it is how you use it.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

That's a junior ban hammer? What does a real one look like!?

Obviously...

 

[Borg]

Obviously...

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Which makes sense since it can only be picked up by those who are worthy.

 

[DS2C]

I nominate myself as PF Overlord. Accepting cabinet position applications for the following positions:

1. Snitch: job responsibilities to include infiltrating PF faction groups attempting to undermine my overlord authority.

2. Biographer: job responsibilities include following me around in day to day life and recording my legacy on papyrus.

3. Muscle: job responsibilities include banning any opposition to the overlord. Pre requisite of moderator / admin status or willingness to learn.