The Sims Wiki:Requests for moderatorship

Chat moderator requests are almost always open on.

Minimum requirements
If you feel that you are a valuable member of Chat and you think you would benefit from the Chat moderator rights, this is where to apply. The minimum requirements are:
 * Fair knowledge of operating Chat.
 * Being highly active in Chat.
 * Applying for this should not be the first thing you do after joining Chat for the first time.


 * Understandable, (almost 100%) correct English all the time.
 * If u talk liek dis, ur not rdy 2 bcome Chat mod.


 * A record of civil behavior
 * If you're constantly being told not to mess around then you're not ready for this.

Stage 1: Nominating

 * 1) Users may nominate themselves for Chat moderator rights.
 * 2) Multiple requests at one time are allowed.
 * 3) Moderator candidates that are not given any additional privileges are ineligible to be nominated or to nominate themselves for at least a month.

Stage 2: Voting

 * 1) Users may support, be neutral toward, or oppose the request. Users must provide a reason behind their position.
 * 2) Users must be active in Chat in order to vote.
 * 3) Everyone's vote counts as one vote. Admins do not hold extra power.
 * 4) An administrator will then determine whether consensus has been reached. This means that Chat moderator requests require at least a two-thirds support rate to pass. Strength of argument is more important than the number of votes.
 * 5) Admins may vote on a request. However, an admin who votes on a request and later reviews the request must review according to the vote result, not their personal opinion of the nominee.
 * 6) Votes may be closed early if it is obvious that consensus against it will not be reached. (e.g. 6+ support and 0 oppose)

What you will do as a Chat moderator

 * Protect Chat from disruptive behavior by warning, kicking and/or banning disruptive individuals.
 * Maintain an active presence in Chat so that it's more easily moderated; it's not worth having these rights if you're hardly ever in Chat.

What you may not do as a Chat moderator

 * Use your operator privileges to take advantage of users or to control the Chat.
 * Ignore the needs and wants of Chat users.
 * Abuse rights by using them incorrectly, for personal reasons or against non-disruptive users.

-xxEliteProTommyxx-
I think I deserve another chance. I am perfect person to be chat moderator. I know right from wrong. I beleve I have what it takes. I beleve some Chat people will oppose because they hate me. I know I am good. I have improved my behavior stuff to be good. Please give me a chance.

Ninjamellark
The reason I would love to become a chat mod is so that I could teach others on the help desk and chat on what I have learned while encountering the Sims 2 years ago. I have played both Sims 2&3 and know what and how to do. I take serious but excellent leading roles and lead others into friendly and helpful people, and hope that they copy from what I have learned. I will never abuse the power of becoming a mod. I will never also use language such as c u 2 morrow, as I have never done that. Thanks for listening. Ninja Attack!! 19:01, January 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oppose - You registered 8 days ago and (probably due to timezone issues) I haven't seen you in Chat at all. I'd say maybe wait a little bit longer. 19:13, January 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oppose You've only been on chat a few times, and even in those times you haven't said much. Also, the chat is not just for helping people play The Sims, you can talk about whatever you want in it. Maybe if you come on chat more often you'll get to be a Chat Mod one day, good luck! c:
 * Oppose - You only joined a few days ago and I haven't seen you in chat at all.
 * F.I.Y. I have been on this wiki for more than a month, and I have been on chat, most likely when your not around, Woganhemlock. Maybe you should just give people a chance and actually Vote for. 121.72.210.78 (talk) 08:56, January 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oppose - That's not the best behavior at all, Ninjamellark. It might be true that he hasn't seen you when you're around, but you're still considerably new to the wiki.  Nikel  Talk  –  Vote!  09:13, January 29, 2013 (UTC)
 * Comment - Your profile says you joined January 20, 2013, which was 9 days ago, and you say on your user page you live on the Gold Coast; I'm from Australia too and would have probably seen you in chat if you were there. If you want me to vote for you, prove to me why I should rather than just saying to do so.
 * Another note I'd like to make is that we don't just give user rights to anyone and if several users from different areas have said you're not as active as you say you are then it does bring things into perspective. All I can seriously recommend is that you go to Chat more often, actually talk as opposed to lurking and show that you need and that it would be beneficial to give you the rights. So far based on your attitude in this request, I'm not convinced you even know what it takes to be a Chatmod and I have a feeling that if I gave you the rights now it would do more harm than good solely based on what I've seen from you to date. 16:09, January 29, 2013 (UTC)

- Request Declined, based on community input. Please follow the advice written above, and feel free to re-apply once you have done so. Note that you are ineligible for re-applying for at least one month. Finally, please don't take this denial personally; as LostLabyrinth said, as a general rule we don't give out user rights to very new users. --  LostInRiverview talk ~ blog 16:39, January 29, 2013 (UTC)

DevlyHallows
The reason I would like to request for Chat moderation rights is because I find myself, most days on the Wiki chat. I try to be friendly and as positive as possible on the live chat. I have never been blocked from chat, so far and It also helped me make friends. So I hope this is enough to prove you right about me and the chat and specifically how I respond to chat. 08:18, January 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Weak support - Could be effective as a chat moderator. 18:18, January 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Support - I'd say DevlyHallows would be good as a chat moderator because he is a frequent user who has never been disruptive. Asher Éire I'm a lonely person, so please talk to me... 18:30, January 28, 2013 (UTC)
 * Weak Oppose - I barely ever see him in chat and I don't really think he has the experience or maturity I'd desire from a chatmod.
 * Although you could say the response was fairly mixed, the supports outweigh the one oppose and as such I'll approve this request. DevlyHallows will receive his chatmod rights shortly. 15:35, January 31, 2013 (UTC)

GAHSIcepick
I would like to become a chat mod because, I'm an active chat user that's constantly on. And, when there's a problem with chat I get on IRC and inform one of the administrators, which would be easier if I could deal with it, instead of waiting for an admin to stop idling. GAHSIcepick (talk) 18:17, February 18, 2013 (UTC)


 * Strong support- Icepick's constantly on chat and is never rude so there's no reason for him not to become a mod ^-^
 * Support- Icepick's reasoning shows that he will benefit from these chatmods rights, plus he is never disruptive or rude towards other users. Asher Éire I'm a lonely person, so please talk to me... 18:22, February 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Support - I see absolutely no problems whatsoever. 18:28, February 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Weak Support I do tend to see Icepick on chat but I don't know if he could handle being a chat mod anyways that is my thought. DevlyHallows  ~ ( Talk ) 21:07, February 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * He's actually on quite a lot. Plus he often pings me in IRC for things which he could easily deal with himself if he had the tools and the fact that he does this is actually a strong indicative that he knows what he's doing. 21:39, February 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Support - per above
 * With this amount of support its obvious this request will pass, granted.

User:Timmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
i wish to be a crime fighter for chat by putting badnicks into wiki jail. i am experienced as school hall monitor and i can be very good at this. please ask questions if needed. thank you. Timmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (talk) 21:36, March 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Strong Oppose - You registered 4 days ago and have been banned for 3 days already, plus your grammar and spelling isn't the greatest I've seen. GAHSIcepick (talk) 21:46, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
 * Edit - Changed to strong oppose, combined with his bring up inappropriate matters, and spam, Doesn't help GAHSIcepick (talk) 21:57, March 21, 2013 (UTC)


 * Denied: Even if you had a spotless record and perfect English, four days after registering is just too soon. Dharden (talk) 22:04, March 21, 2013 (UTC)

Fangirl4545
I been on chat for quite a long time now i always obeyed what the admins told me. I'm pretty sure that my English is good but that is for you to decided. I think im ready for this. I have never used foul language before. Have a nice day.  Fangirl (  Le talk page  •   Le blog  )
 * Oppose - I never see you in chat and I don't know if I trust you enough to support this.
 * Oppose - I don't believe you're as active in Chat as you say you are, not to mention just over a month ago you were banned for using socks for vote stacking. However you are showing signs of improvement, keep that up and maybe I'll support next time around. 00:54, March 24, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I feel that we have enough mods right now as it is, and don't need anymore at this time. GAHSIcepick (talk) 16:43, March 24, 2013 (UTC)
 * Based on the consensus above, I'm closing this request as denied. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lost Labyrinth (talk • contribs) 21:57, March 25, 2013‎ (UTC) - Please sign your comments with ~

Sgt. Me
I am on the wiki chat fairly often. Sometimes I am on there to ask questions about the games, but sometimes I stay on the chat for a while. I am usually pretty nice and patient. The only times I get angry is if someone really annoys me, but even then I can usually control my anger. I am currently working on a household that involves some of the people that are on chat often, so I am involved with them a lot. Sgt. Me 21:01, July 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Vehement Oppose - Who are you and why were you attacking users on Chat almost three weeks ago? 21:14, July 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Vehement Oppose - You attacked users just 17 days ago and have almost been banned a few more times, you're no where near active enough, and wanting Chat Mod because other have it is a terrible reason, we have 2 active Chat Mods, 2 active Admins, and a semi-chat active Admin and Crat, we don't need more people to cover chat, and we don't need people who just want to feel special by having a star beside their name.  GAHSIcepick (talk) 21:22, July 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Vehement Oppose - I recall you attacking users on Chat three weeks ago which earned you a 24 hours ban. You vanish from Chat and don't return as much which shows you are inactive to become a Chat Moderator. There is also no need for another Chat Moderator as we have nearly enough Chat Mods, Admins and 'Crats as it is. You are also rude to others you disapprove of, which is definitely not a good trait for a Chat Moderator to have. Beds (parlare - da leggere ) 21:31, July 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Let's be honest here, the only reason Sgt. Me wanted to be a chatmod, as demonstrated by GAHSIcepick, was so he could have a star next to his username and the request doesn't actually give any reasoning as into why he would need to be a chat moderator. The underlying reasoning is almost enough for this to be rejected as an invalid request but I left it here for others to weigh in. The oppose reasoning is very strong. As this request has effectively snowballed on the user who initially made this, I'm going to speedily decline this request based on consensus as well as the invalid reasoning. 21:41, July 16, 2013 (UTC)

-xxEliteProTommyxx-
I think I am perfect person to be chat moderator. I am 15 years old. I am well respected. I am nice. I know how to deal with bad guys. I beleve I deserve a chance to do good. I hope you select me as every body likes me.

Vehement Oppose- No, No, No. You're on you're last chance before getting a permament ban. You've been banned twice in less than 3 weeks. Just No.


 * Vehement Oppose - Basically what Icepick just set. Being banned from chat twice doesn't look good for your request. You are also quite rude to other users on chat. No, sorry, but no. Beds (parlare - da leggere ) 20:23, July 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * I am not rude. This is a mafia killing me. I am right for the job. I need this job. I have been banned for no reason.  NO REASON. I will do what ever it takes to get this job. I am determined to get this job. 


 * You say you aren't rude, yet you speak to me in that manner. We are not a mafia either. Saying that on your request isn't really helping you either. Beds (<font color="#512d17">parlare - <font color="#512d17">da leggere ) 20:30, July 17, 2013 (UTC)
 * Stop. This is rude. You are rude. Current chat moderators arent very good. I am needed to improve things. If I am ever banned again I will persue further action. I have had enough. Chat is ment to be freindly and it is not.

Denied - You clearly aren't ready for this, and community clearly doesn't support you. --  LostInRiverview talk ~ blog 20:55, July 17, 2013 (UTC)

RossInSA
I would like to nominate myself to become a chat moderator as I am on chat daily and active in the chat. I have witnessed a few incidents and seen how the other Chat mods deal with situations and I think that I am now prepared to deal with issues that arise, should I receive the tools. During these issues I have been calm and kept my manner clean and I am generally fair, friendly, kind and helpful to other users on the chat. I believe that I have demonstrated my ability to be a good chat mod who will not abuse my rights. RossInSA (talk) 16:01, July 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Strong support - Ross is active on chat and I have never once seen him be rude towards people in chat. I reckon he'd make a great Chat Mod as he is helpful and respecting to all other users. So yeah, Ross should definitely become a Chat Mod, even if there's a lot of them :D
 * Weak Support - Has been on chat almost every day I went on and is a polite user. But since I don't excel in voting, I can't provide more reasons, so I guess my vote is limited to a Weak Support. But still, I guess it would benefit the chat for Ross to be a chat admin :) OpelSpeedster (talk) 16:14, July 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Strong support - Ross' own claims are indeed true; he is very active, very polite, and I have faith in his judgements. He knows what he's doing, in other words, and he'd be very suitable for this role. <font face="Courier (typeface)"><font color="#74C365">Asher <font color="#FFA700">Éire 'Sup? 16:14, July 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Strong Support - Seeing as I recommended Ross to try it out, I may as well give my vote of support towards his request. Ross is one of the active users on Chat who is kind and friendly to his fellow users. Not once has he entered a conflicted argument with another user on Chat, he basically has never disrupted the peace. I think Ross would benefit with the Chat Mod rights. Good luck! :) <font color="#6B1D51">Beds (<font color="#512d17">parlare - <font color="#512d17">da leggere ) 16:16, July 17, 2013 (UTC)
 * Strong support - Per above <font face="comic sans MS"> GAHSIcepick (talk) 17:58, July 17, 2013 (UTC)
 * Support - I've seen Ross on chat lots and he could benefit from this tool 19:51, July 17, 2013 (UTC)

Approved - rights will be awarded shortly. --  LostInRiverview talk ~ blog 20:55, July 17, 2013 (UTC)

OpelSpeedster
I don't think I will be accepted, but I'll be giving it a shot anyway. I am a rather friendly user and I will always avoid engaging into an argument, or to perform any other mean action. I am not a veteran user, but I am not a new user, either, being here since May or April. And while I am quick to anger, lately I've been getting angry at my computer instead of users XD And I think the last time I got furious at another user was at around March/April in another wiki, long before I even joined this wiki, though I've been attempting to control my anger towards other users. (now to do this in real life) Overall, whenever I am active in the wiki I just try to be friendly towards others, and whenever possible, avoid conflicts. Part of me says I shouldn't be applying just yet, but hey, better to try and risk losing than to never try. If you don't think I am ready to be a chat moderator, tell me how I should improve, because, after all, we learn from our mistakes.


 * Support - I support this request as Opel is a very friendly and polite user who would benefit from these rights a lot. Making Opel a chat mod could also help the wiki, as the more chat mods the better right? I hope to see Opel a chat mod soon, but if not, Opel can always try again next time :) Thank you Spell-Caster Jr (talk) 17:34, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oppose - More chat mods does not make better, it creates a bigger possibility of these mods thought this guy broke the rules vs. these ones don't believe this user broke a rule. We do not need 6-7 Mods/Admin/Crats in chat for 3-5 non-mods/admins/crats. Most of the time we have about 1 and a half mods/admin/crats for every 1 normal user.  <font face="comic sans MS"> GAHSIcepick (talk) 17:49, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Stating in your request that you are quick to anger doesn't look good for your request. I also feel that we have plenty of active moderators, administrators and bureaucrats on Chat and I don't think we need anymore. But, you are a good user on Chat and if your request is declined, this shouldn't stop you from coming onto Chat. <font color="#6B1D51">Beds (<font color="#512d17">parlare - <font color="#512d17">da leggere ) 17:55, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Comment - Well, I have to agree on the fact that too many mods can cause chaos, but I also mentioned that I've been controlling my anger. Also, if I get denied for mod status, I won't stop comming to chat, I'll just get over it :) OpelSpeedster (talk) 18:00, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Question - Why do you want to be a chat mod? Do you have any particular reason for wanting mod status? --  LostInRiverview talk ~ blog 18:09, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Answer - Well, I have mixed answers. For one, I'd really like to do some productive duty and aid the wiki with tasks that would help it be better. Also because I like to maintain order and discipline(even though it's a very hard task for me to be disciplined in real life, but DOESN'T means I am indisciplined in the internet) around places, as well as to serve as a little 'backup' when the other mods/admins aren't online. I got quite annoyed when some user came and began to call us "jackasses" and things like that while Ash, Colin and Icepick were all away, forcing me and Spell-Caster Jr to endure his insults. Then, he left without suffering any punishments. It is hard for me to answer as I have difficulties when it comes to stating reasons, so I fear you might understand something wrong, but overall I just like to be helpful and keep order around places, especially when there is no authority around to do it him/herself. But I'm okay with it if I don't get the chat mod powers, as stated, there are alterady enough, but I still get annoyed when someone comes and takes the advantage that there is no active mod/admin to break the rules and get away with it. OpelSpeedster (talk) 18:52, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Reply - It's worth noting that you don't have to be a chat mod (or any other "special" position) to aid the wiki. As well, chat and the actual purpose of The Sims Wiki are not always the same, so becoming a chat mod doesn't necessarily aid the wiki, except to keep one portion of it clean and running smoothly. --  LostInRiverview talk ~ blog 19:36, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Reply - It's also worth noting that I was only gone for 5-10 minutes and banned the user as soon as I got back and read what happened. <font face="comic sans MS"> GAHSIcepick (talk) 19:38, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Neutral - You seem to know what you're doing on-wiki but the anger management issue pointed out by Beds does bring your suitability to be a chat moderator to question. That said, I've never actually seen you on Chat personally given I haven't been that active there lately, so I'll take a neutral stance on this. 20:24, July 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Well, okay then. And I hadn't seen Icepick ban that user, so sorry about that. Also, you're kind of mistaking what I meant by 'quick to anger'. I might get angry at someone, but that doesn't means I will lash out insults at him, and I won't kick or ban an user just because I'm angry at him/her unless that user has REALLY pushed me beyond my limits. But, according to what you say, a new chat mod isn't really needed in the moment. Feel free to deny this request.
 * Seeing as this has dried up, there's no point keeping this open. The two oppose arguments highlight the "anger management issues" which Opel stated in his request and the belief that we have enough/too many chatmods as it is. I personally don't believe it's fair to shoot somebody down because of the belief that we have too many of a certain user group. I can see how having too many chatmods can potentially create problems but this doesn't change my personal opinion.


 * There are numerous methods in dealing with a request like this, some with different outcomes than others. There are 4 votes in total - 2 oppose, 1 support and 1 neutral. If the neutral vote is counted, we essentially have no consensus here while on the other hand if it's not counted, consensus rules in favour of the opposition. This kind of touches on the flaws based around the older voting system, which RfCM and RfIRCOp are still focused around.


 * I've opted to determine consensus by basing around arguments relating to the user's suitability to be a chat moderator. There's a clear belief that OpelSpeedster is a good and competent user both on-wiki and on Chat but may have some issues with controlling frustration. I'll take to good faith that this isn't as bad as it seems but in all fairness to OpelSpeedster, the only way he can place doubt on this belief is to try and do so before becoming a chat moderator. As such, I'm going to decline this request for now. 12:56, July 20, 2013 (UTC)