Request to Become a Moderator by JTadeo

Hi Everyone,

As per the current protocol in becoming a moderator, I would like to initiate a request for community votes to satisfy the initial requirements.

It is an important and critical time for Unity. If the activity in the past several days and weeks is any indication, it is apparent that forum moderation is a necessity.

Below are some items for your consideration:

My Approach to Moderation

I believe I can be helpful and fair as I will do my utmost to moderate trolls, spammers, disruptive members, and gift basket purveyors. I also understand that some of my decisions may not be popular with everyone, but that is not what this is about. It is about having good, honest and encouraging dialog amongst all members about relevant themes, ideas and subjects related to BoonEx and Dolphin.

I am of the mindset that members should respect one another and apologize if you are wrong. Simple rule and simple equation, but it goes a long way in gaining a level of trust and confidence with other members. If you have ever had to apologize about anything, you will find that humble pie can be good for you too! It is 100% fat free, zero calories and can help build a healthier personal character.

Relevant Experience

In terms of experience, I run www.BoonexNerd.net. If you visit the site, it has free Dolphin tutorials and regular forum posts. It is nowhere near as active as Unity but you will find my members are good to each other. I have in the past had to deal a few members but that was an exception.

In addition to my nerd site, I also run the Brampton Web Design Meetup Group and it has been successfully running since 2006. It is a by invite only site and requires validation. Many of the members I now know personally as they have been members for years. We have meetups at my home about Web and Web related topics. Ofcourse some times we just hang out. That site is mostly moderated by long standing members whom I have met and trust.

Regarding other sites, I have also had moderation privileges at sites with over 25k+ members.

In terms of relevant work, I currently program professionally with Dolphin and other OS apps using PHP, mySQL, Ajax, CSS, HTML and a bunch of other cool letters.

Along with other appointed moderators, I believe I can help in keeping the intended vision for this site.

Leave Your Ego At the Door

The subhead is a common expression I use and I absolutely believe it. Translated, we should all here to learn and help one another where and when we can. Some may know more than others, some may have better skills and some members are great for a chat and bounce off ideas with. To be sure, treat each other as you would want to be treated. It really is that simple. I think it's called the Golden Rule. Whatever you want to call it, it is a marvelous equation.

One Possible Caveat

And finally, as a moderator and member, I will make mistakes and may even disappoint you. If I do, please let me know. Outline what it was or what happened. Along with the other moderators, I do my best to listen, understand and process the information that I am given in order to review my own thinking on a matter or maybe adjust it if it is based on the rules of the forum outlined by BoonEx. In some cases, maybe the rules may need to be updated based on the circumstances or changed outright. That being said, I will not entertain issues that relate to personal convictions and ideas that are viewpoint matters. Sometimes, those types of engagements are circular and may not have an answer. For example, "What is the meaning of Life?". I am fine to have those carry on in a forum, but it has to be done in a respectful way and in the proper setting.

Please Give Me A Thumbs Up

If you believe I can be a benefit to BoonEx as a moderator, please give me a thumbs up

You can find out more about me by clicking on my avatar link - jtadeo.

Thanks for reading this far.

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