Nikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...
Quote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:11:54 AMMod selection processFrom what I remember, when the need arises, older mods decide who will be the new mods. They all put their favourites on the virtual table and decide who will be the new members of the mod group, the chosen ones.Now, being an english language forum, and looking at the makeup of the established mod team, you are more likely to be put forward/selected as a mod if you are from the UK or from a mainly English speaking country.Insider tip -This also means that you are more likely to be moderated if you are posting during the times when the UK citizens are awake.I do not know if bribery works, for the selection.I will try it and report back.You mean like Allan and Nikola? Besides, we also hired Mat and Zoidberg, and as Australians they don'tdon't speak any English at all! Geographic region is important as well- it does no good to anyone if all the mods are in California or something as it means a good chunk of the day the forum is unwatched and nasty Spammers break in and try to sell you all sunglasses and Russian wives.But yes, otherwise you are correct - existing mods and admins put forth some names, we discuss them and those that make the short list are approached and asked if they would like to have their forum experience ruined forever..... Then we keep going down the list when the smart ones say no until we find the ones that are desperate enough for attention and authority that they say yes.Def
Mod selection processFrom what I remember, when the need arises, older mods decide who will be the new mods. They all put their favourites on the virtual table and decide who will be the new members of the mod group, the chosen ones.Now, being an english language forum, and looking at the makeup of the established mod team, you are more likely to be put forward/selected as a mod if you are from the UK or from a mainly English speaking country.Insider tip -This also means that you are more likely to be moderated if you are posting during the times when the UK citizens are awake.I do not know if bribery works, for the selection.I will try it and report back.
We have mods here?! And gentlemen?! How come I was accepted, then?!
Quote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:45:47 PMNikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...Allan's Engish is so good I'd guess if you didn't know he was a viking you would think he was a Brit or American. He doesn't type with an accent at all. But no, he was chosen because he was European and we like European mods. Yes, most have been from the UK I'll admit, but that pesky language thing is important. Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 02:05:13 AMQuote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:45:47 PMNikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...Allan's Engish is so good I'd guess if you didn't know he was a viking you would think he was a Brit or American. He doesn't type with an accent at all. But no, he was chosen because he was European and we like European mods. Yes, most have been from the UK I'll admit, but that pesky language thing is important. DefMy accent (Southern back country) comes through enough as it is I am glad I have to type everything or else I would be repeating things a lot and slowing down all what I say
Quote from: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 05:44:22 AMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 02:05:13 AMQuote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:45:47 PMNikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...Allan's Engish is so good I'd guess if you didn't know he was a viking you would think he was a Brit or American. He doesn't type with an accent at all. But no, he was chosen because he was European and we like European mods. Yes, most have been from the UK I'll admit, but that pesky language thing is important. DefMy accent (Southern back country) comes through enough as it is I am glad I have to type everything or else I would be repeating things a lot and slowing down all what I say Sorry, but I didn't quite get that.
If English is a requirement, how the hell did I end up as a mod?
Quote from: derekmac on July 10, 2016, 03:59:41 PMQuote from: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 05:44:22 AMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 02:05:13 AMQuote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:45:47 PMNikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...Allan's Engish is so good I'd guess if you didn't know he was a viking you would think he was a Brit or American. He doesn't type with an accent at all. But no, he was chosen because he was European and we like European mods. Yes, most have been from the UK I'll admit, but that pesky language thing is important. DefMy accent (Southern back country) comes through enough as it is I am glad I have to type everything or else I would be repeating things a lot and slowing down all what I say Sorry, but I didn't quite get that. Me not speak good in real life There that better
Quote from: jerseydevil on July 10, 2016, 04:12:43 PMIf English is a requirement, how the hell did I end up as a mod? Quote from: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 04:23:18 PMQuote from: derekmac on July 10, 2016, 03:59:41 PMQuote from: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 05:44:22 AMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 02:05:13 AMQuote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:45:47 PMNikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...Allan's Engish is so good I'd guess if you didn't know he was a viking you would think he was a Brit or American. He doesn't type with an accent at all. But no, he was chosen because he was European and we like European mods. Yes, most have been from the UK I'll admit, but that pesky language thing is important. DefMy accent (Southern back country) comes through enough as it is I am glad I have to type everything or else I would be repeating things a lot and slowing down all what I say Sorry, but I didn't quite get that. Me not speak good in real life There that better I get the feeling that if we ever did a video with you guys talking to each other we'd need a translator and subtitles! Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 02:05:13 AMQuote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:45:47 PMNikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...Allan's Engish is so good I'd guess if you didn't know he was a viking you would think he was a Brit or American. He doesn't type with an accent at all. But no, he was chosen because he was European and we like European mods. Yes, most have been from the UK I'll admit, but that pesky language thing is important. DefAww, you guys... And congrats to the new batch...
Besides, we also hired Mat and Zoidberg, and as Australians they don'tdon't speak any English at all!
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 09, 2016, 09:20:18 PMBesides, we also hired Mat and Zoidberg, and as Australians they don'tdon't speak any English at all! New Zealand is not Australia. (Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: zoidberg on July 14, 2016, 04:12:19 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 09, 2016, 09:20:18 PMBesides, we also hired Mat and Zoidberg, and as Australians they don'tdon't speak any English at all! New Zealand is not Australia. (Image removed from quote.)Hahahaha. Its like calling a Canadian a American
Quote from: Gohard on July 14, 2016, 04:15:14 PMQuote from: zoidberg on July 14, 2016, 04:12:19 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 09, 2016, 09:20:18 PMBesides, we also hired Mat and Zoidberg, and as Australians they don'tdon't speak any English at all! New Zealand is not Australia. (Image removed from quote.)Hahahaha. Its like calling a Canadian a American
Quote from: Toolslinger on July 14, 2016, 04:16:12 PMQuote from: Gohard on July 14, 2016, 04:15:14 PMQuote from: zoidberg on July 14, 2016, 04:12:19 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 09, 2016, 09:20:18 PMBesides, we also hired Mat and Zoidberg, and as Australians they don'tdon't speak any English at all! New Zealand is not Australia. (Image removed from quote.)Hahahaha. Its like calling a Canadian a American Canada is in North America
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 04:51:56 PMQuote from: jerseydevil on July 10, 2016, 04:12:43 PMIf English is a requirement, how the hell did I end up as a mod? Quote from: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 04:23:18 PMQuote from: derekmac on July 10, 2016, 03:59:41 PMQuote from: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 05:44:22 AMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 02:05:13 AMQuote from: dks on July 09, 2016, 09:45:47 PMNikola is a linguist, so one of his languages is english. Alan, AHB, is an unusual choice, possibly his name made people assume that he was a Brit...Allan's Engish is so good I'd guess if you didn't know he was a viking you would think he was a Brit or American. He doesn't type with an accent at all. But no, he was chosen because he was European and we like European mods. Yes, most have been from the UK I'll admit, but that pesky language thing is important. DefMy accent (Southern back country) comes through enough as it is I am glad I have to type everything or else I would be repeating things a lot and slowing down all what I say Sorry, but I didn't quite get that. Me not speak good in real life There that better I get the feeling that if we ever did a video with you guys talking to each other we'd need a translator and subtitles! DefWell I remember watching one of Gareth's videos on youtube nad turning on the subtitles.
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