A New Direction

[meat.eater]

With the stepping down of Wack-Head several weeks ago, rumors began to fly that we would be hiring a new mod for his replacement.

Well, I'm here to say that those rumors may be true. More specifically, we're looking to expand the mod lounge quite a bit. After many discussions, we've decided to take TAO into a new direction: split servers, more mods for specific servers, and employee contracts with individuals who with to be on board.

Nothing is confirmed yet, but if you with to be a part of this New Direction, please fill out the following application and post it in this thread:

Name:
Age:
Join Date:
In Game Name:
Preferred Moderator Name:
Preferred Server:
A statement of how you feel you could help the community (15 words or less):
A statement of why you feel you are best suited to be a mod (15 words or less):
An honest statement of what you feel your biggest weakness as a mod would be (15 words or less):
Several adjectives to describe you (3): 
A personal note to serg (open ended, whatever you feel like saying; 50 words or less):

Thanks. When you are done, post it. Good luck. This is definitely an April Fools Joke, so make me laugh. =)

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Wow.
You guys sure are going overboard with the April Fools jokes.

[gryph89]

Yeah...I continue to forget that this IS April Fool's day...Oh well, one can continue to dream though.

[Rubbish]

Lame.

[NeT LeE]

hmm.. i don't think he would joke about something like this

[gryph89]

Originally Posted by NeT LeE

hmm.. i don't think he would joke about something like this

4 words, April Fools Day.

[Magician]

It's 2nd of April here... therefore not April fools?

Anyway, nothing to lose.

Name: Matthew

Age: 20

Join Date: 11th April 2006 on the forums, about April '04 for the game itself.

In Game Name: Magician

Preferred Moderator Name: Highlander

Preferred Server: Great Lakes

A statement of how you feel you could help the community (15 words or less): I'm a well organised, active player, and enjoy running various styles of TAO Tournaments.

A statement of why you feel you are best suited to be a mod (15 words or less): Again, I'm active, I know alot of the older players and new players, and am well respected within the community.

An honest statement of what you feel your biggest weakness as a mod would be (15 words or less): Trying to keep everyone happy.

Several adjectives to describe you (3): Honest, Friendly, and a good listener.

A personal note to serg (open ended, whatever you feel like saying; 50 words or less): Hey serg, first off I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to apply for modship. I personally think I am capable to not only do this job, but to do it well. I believe I have the right qualities to listen to what the community wants, and help out as and where needed.

Thanks again.

~Mag

[Lord Sesshomaru]

its 6pm in Oregon where meat is.

[The SOB]

you mean 3 words? :P... and seriously, if they wanted new mods, they will guarenteed PM you and ask you themselves... they wouldn't post it

but just for fun, i'm gonna do this

Name: Josh Slaughter

Age: 18 (19 on the 18th of this month)

Join Date: 8-12-07 with my old account and 12-03-07 with this one

In Game Name: Semper-Fidelis

Preferred Moderator Name: S.O.B.

Preferred Server: Great Lakes

A statement of how you feel you could help the community (15 words or less): i believe i could help eliminate most of the cheaters/cyberers :P (seriously)

A statement of why you feel you are best suited to be a mod (15 words or less):  i would be more active as a mod to moderate the server/servers unlike the others. i am quite active, although i may not seem...

An honest statement of what you feel your biggest weakness as a mod would be (15 words or less):  honestly, i don't think i would have a weakness being a mod... i would fallow the rules that i have to abide by

Several adjectives to describe you (3): honest, helpful, great listener

A personal note to serg (open ended, whatever you feel like saying; 50 words or less):
well, you probably don't know me well, but i am a very helpful person when it's needed.  i'm a good problem solver and if there is something i can't solve, then i will work as hard as i can to get it solved.  and i am also greatful of this opportunity :) much appreciations..

SOB

[Magician]

SOB, the first mods were chosen through an application process.

[meat.eater]

Originally Posted by Magician

SOB, the first mods were chosen through an application process.

First game* mods. This is an extension of that process. I'm posting it today so we can have the new system implemented before May 1st and we figured it would take a month to finalize it.

I didn't even process that today was April 1st (but if it makes you feel any better, M_G already took care of that...oops... ).

I'd delete it and post it tomorrow, just for all you skeptics, but I think that's pretty pointless.

[Jeffery]

Name: Terry
Age: Older than you
Join Date: 1993
In Game Name: Jeffery
Preferred Moderator Name: Don;t Make Me Boot You
Preferred Server: Artiface
A statement of how you feel you could help the community (15 words or less): Killing all idiots.
A statement of why you feel you are best suited to be a mod (15 words or less): I kill all idiots.
An honest statement of what you feel your biggest weakness as a mod would be (15 words or less): I sometimes kill non-idiots.
Several adjectives to describe you (3): Jeffery, Clowns, Murder
A personal note to serg (open ended, whatever you feel like saying; 50 words or less): Serg, you can either hire me, allowing me to kill idiots in the name of TAO, or I can start killing off staff members.

[Rubbish]

It doesn't hurt applying:

Name: Santiago

Age: 16 on April 21st

Join Date: August 2007 on Forums

In Game Name: Rubbish

Preferred Moderator Name: Agamemnon

Preferred Server:Banff

A statement of how you feel you could help the community (15 words or less): Actively & consistently encouraging TAO rules within the game; encouraging activities & new projects in-game.

A statement of why you feel you are best suited to be a mod (15 words or less): Trustworthy and capable of sponsoring the well being of TAO whilst enjoying the game

An honest statement of what you feel your biggest weakness as a mod would be (15 words or less): Being a fairly new member in the community; not to well known.

Several adjectives to describe you (3): Capable, consistent, Helpful

A personal note to serg (open ended, whatever you feel like saying; 50 words or less): Hi serg, I am a fairly new member to this comunnity but I believe that I can neverthless do a good job as an in-game moderator. I am understanding, patient and helpful, which would enable me to listen and contribute to the progress of the community in the game.

[Nitanius Nolund]

Jeff for mod.

I'd do the whole application thing, but a) don't have the interest and b) I know I'd never get it

[elimination]

Alright than meat.

Name:Michael
Age:16
Join Date:july 2006
In Game Name:Elimination
Preferred Moderator Name:Jack sparrow
Preferred Server:Army
A statement of how you feel you could help the community (15 words or less): I would be on a lot and keeping a close eye on the cyberers, spammers.
A statement of why you feel you are best suited to be a mod (15 words or less): On and active a lot, would take the job very seriously.
An honest statement of what you feel your biggest weakness as a mod would be (15 words or less): Trying to keep the server hacker/booster free
Several adjectives to describe you (3): smart, trustworthy, nice
A personal note to serg (open ended, whatever you feel like saying; 50 words or less):
Hello Serg, I would like to thank you for the opportunity of getting modship, I believe that I am well capable for this job, and do it well. This is a great chance for me to help and listen to the community, in game and forum, where ever help's needed.