The Moderator chapter

I read through a thread in Other Chat that basically asked staff members how and why they got modded. This topic reminded me of my days a year or so ago when I was almost desperate to get modded. (to give a more specific time frame this was before Christina got re-modded, Ryan was still blue, and there was no differentiation between Computers and other chat)
I look back on that time and chuckle a little. My desperation seems so unfounded. I'm pretty sure I was simply after the shiny bold name, badge and the respect they earned. What I failed to realise was that in order to earn the bold name and badge I needed to earn the respect first.

When they split Computers and tech off into its own section and I knew they were looking for a new moderator for there. I had heard rumours that I was in candidacy for the spot, but at that point in time I was determined to decline the position if offered. I was fresh out of that phase of wanting to be a moderator so bad and I knew that if I took on that responsibility at that time I wouldn't know how to handle it. Luckily the staff ultimately chose Zet for the job and, honestly, I was thankful. I knew he could handle it much better than I.

Today I have settled into my normality and have simply decided that if ever the time came that I am asked to moderate, I will oblige and do the job as well as I can. For the staff who read this, I am not seeking to moderate anywhere, however, if you ask, I will.

well this is a small peek into the inner workings of my mind while I am here.

I honestly think this isn't so bad. I mean after reading that you'd decline, it proves that your not like really desperate and being a regular supporter/member isn't terrible at all.
Besides being a moderator is not the best thing in the world to be. It's a position that you can to take pride of yes, but it's moreover a job to keep a forum active and safe and you'd have to want to do that. Though at least some people think it's the best position ever and then realize what it is like.

I liked reading this blog entry. :)

Your words ring true in this blog entry. It isn't so bad at all that you declined. To me that is good that you did. You have other stuff to worry about. Maybe someday you will be a Mod, but right now you have a job and stuff to keep up.