come one, come all!

[HDC Mods]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/zwoti/scans/12245412054023.jpg



applications now open

[Phalanx]

Wow...so many to choose from...

[HDC Mods]

Wow...so many to choose from...


poll


applications



there is a difference.

[Phalanx]

poll


applications



there is a difference.

Is there?
Really?
You mean like there's a difference between your assumption, and what I actually meant?
I was referring to the fact there's not a great deal of members one way or another, mods included...but hey - you go on making what you will of my words.

I'm all for some new bloods, might do a better job than hanging about being sarcastic, snippy assholes.

[pinkfloyd45769]

This is cool,even though i have no idea what is going on:)

[massacre man]

I've composed a very nice rendition of "Hit Me Baby One More Time" for this!

[Dude Guadalupe]

Will there be a swimsuit competition?

I have a mean two piece I've been wanting to show off.

[massacre man]

Will there be a swimsuit competition?

I have a mean two piece I've been wanting to show off.

Can't beat my neon-pink thong bikini, bro.

[Dude Guadalupe]

Can't beat my neon-pink thong bikini, bro.

Is that a challenge? Because I can be waxed and ready to go in no time.

[massacre man]

Is that a challenge? Because I can be waxed and ready to go in no time.

Oh yeah? I'm waxed and ready to go at all times.

[pinkfloyd45769]

So,i guess you gotta show a lil skin to get ahead of the game..........


count me in:D

[The Flayed One]

I sense a lampooning in the air.

[ferretchucker]

Is this for someone to be a new mod then?

I never thought of that possibility. Hopefully. It's about time Neverending or Newb became Mods. I would say V but he does enough for us!

[newb]

I never thought of that possibility. Hopefully. It's about time Neverending or Newb became Mods. I would say V but he does enough for us!

I appreciate the thought but I'm not on frequent enough to police this place. ;)

[The Flayed One]

Well, if it's a new mod election, here's my platform:

1. As your new HDC mod, I would ban everyone who started a Who Would Win In A Fight thread after their first 50 posts.

2. The movie Boo! will be completely stricken from the annals of mankind, ala Moses in The Ten Commandments.

3. All new members who have an honest interest in the forum will have a 20 second grace period in which to gather a custom avatar. Violations of this rule will result in a bout of 'riding the goat'

4. Ratios of talking about horror vs. talking about everything else will be carefully monitored. Those who are in violation of my new proposed "1/3 Act" will be immediately excommunicated and deported.

5. I will make a movement to form a committee to police grammatical etiquette. Those found in violation of code more than five times in one day or fifteen times in a week will have their custom member title reassigned to 'asshat' until they have reformed themselves by contributing positively to the forum.

6. The third Tuesday of every month will be 'Free Jell-O Day'

Vote Flayed in 2008!

[newb]

You got my vote

again with the no Conquistador?

[newb]

Some jokes get old...

not here at HDC


we rehash as many as we can

btw...have you seen The Gate?

[The Flayed One]

not here at HDC


we rehash as many as we can

btw...have you seen The Gate?

That's what I love about HDC in jokes. We keep getting older, but they stay the same age.

http://phillyimprov.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/wooderson.jpg

[The Mothman]

IMO for me to vote for a mod, it has to be someone who doesn't have a history of disappearing for extended periods of time.

[Dude Guadalupe]

That's what I love about HDC in jokes. We keep getting older, but they stay the same age.



That's awesome.

Of course when Rayne wakes up, she will need me to explain why.:rolleyes:

[The Flayed One]

IMO for me to vote for a mod, it has to be someone who doesn't have a history of disappearing for extended periods of time.

I'll admit, my move and settling in period probably makes me suspect.

[The Mothman]

hey, you have a legit excuse, Id vote for you granted you dont just up and leave for no reason like a lot of older members have done.

[ferretchucker]

Speaking of which, What was that Allmykids like?

[massacre man]

So,i guess you gotta show a lil skin to get ahead of the game..........


count me in:D

Let's go practice our routines in private! :cool:

[Despare]

I vote for Zwoti, Rayne, and Austin.

I think they'll make great mods.

[The Flayed One]

I vote for Zwoti, Rayne, and Austin.

I think they'll make great mods.

I think they're auditioning for a new mod. Speaking of which, you might not make a bad one yourself.

I hope this doesn't mean that one of the aforementioned three are retiring.

[HDC Mods]

The Details

We need 2 new moderators.

We encourage members to nominate people in this thread along with listing qualities that they would look for in a moderator, so that we can get an idea of what the forum wants.

We need anyone who is interested in being a moderator to send an application in a PM to HDC Mods listing reasons why they feel they would make a good moderator here.

We are looking for people who will be impartial, keep all personal feelings out of their moderating decisions, try to attend the forum on a daily basis (we do understand that sometimes life gets in the way), feel confident that they can learn how to use the various moderating tools here, someone who has no plans to leave the forum anytime soon and can work with current moderators to discuss possible actions, complaints, or concerns.

After we have received 6 valid candidates, we will create a poll to allow the forum to vote.

The two people who receive the most votes will be our new moderators, dependent upon our administrator's participation. The administrator (Horror) has been made aware of our intentions, and as of yesterday is on standby.

The forum will soon be switching to a new format (yes, another upgrade), and we expect to have the new moderators added at or before the time the upgrade is completed.

We want to try to do this as quickly as possible while we are in contact with our administrator.

Thanks for your participation.

[monster123]

I nominate pinkfloyd45769 i think she'd make a good mod. Shes compassionate and would be fair.

[bloodrayne]

The forum will soon be switching to a new format (yes, another upgrade).

This part makes me nervous...

[Phalanx]

dependent upon our administrator's participation.
The punchline, folks...

[illdojo]

It has to be senior members, IMO. :cool:

_V_
He already has the respect of all of us regular members, and he keeps the place fun, so he's an obvious choice.

Neverending
He is a wealth of film knowledge, and is logged on daily. I also believe he would be fair.

Murderdolly
Just for funzies. :D

[bloodrayne]

Murderdolly
Just for funzies. :D
Haha, that would be 'interesting' to say the least :D

I agree 100% with your other two choices.

[Despare]

I think they're auditioning for a new mod. Speaking of which, you might not make a bad one yourself.

I hope this doesn't mean that one of the aforementioned three are retiring.

I know, I was being a smart ass. :p

If I was voted for I'd feel compelled to be nicer and less of a smart-ass though, everybody would lose out. ;)

You on the other hand...

[Elvis_Christ]

If I was voted for I'd feel compelled to be nicer and less of a smart-ass though, everybody would lose out. ;)


I would be a smartass with POWER :D

[illdojo]

I would be a smartass with POWER :D

I also vote for Elvis. :cool:
Because.. I'm a smartass too.

[DraculaInDallas]

* hhmmm.....this Mod business could work to my advantage. I could tell all the n00bs to STFU with any picture or saying I choose and not have the fear of being banned!!!! MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! *


I'll toss my 10 gallon hat into the ring!!!!! :D



http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r253/bluemax80/3999l1gztb7-1.jpg

[Dude Guadalupe]

I'm voting for myself!

And if you vote for me I promise to give you all laser vision, legs made of solid gold, and a lifetime supply of salted nuts.









Think it over :D

[neverending]

I'm voting for myself!

And if you vote for me I promise to give you all laser vision, legs made of solid gold, and a lifetime supply of salted nuts.









Think it over :D

You had me until the part about the "Salty Nuts."

[Dude Guadalupe]

Damn!

No one ever wants my nuts:(

[newb]

my votes


V--for obvious reasons

Despare--has proven to be a very worthy member with a lot to offer

neverending--he cuts through the bullshit and I think he would be fair



btw......which mods are we losing....I'm assuming AMK is one of them

[pinkfloyd45769]

That's what I love about HDC in jokes. We keep getting older, but they stay the same age.

http://phillyimprov.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/wooderson.jpg

I love you for that;)That is one of my fave movies:)

[pinkfloyd45769]

I nominate pinkfloyd45769 i think she'd make a good mod. Shes compassionate and would be fair.

and you would be my only vote;)Thanks though:)

[Festered]

If anybody on this forum deserves it, it’s neverending, THE most levelheaded member here. He has the tenure, the wisdom and believe it or not, the compassion, for what this place is all about. He’s practically a mod anyway, as he’s here practically all the time, and has squelched many problems before they arose. That dedication should not go unrewarded(or punished,depending on your viewpoint).

For my second choice, I would endorse ferretchucker, who I think has many of the qualities of the aforementioned. And quite possibly the brightest kid I’ve met on the internet. I have to admit, fc, your pretty cool for your age, and I don’t dole out compliments often. I would love to see this kid learn the responsibilities of the task(trust me, it's not that demanding, kinda like a beat cop at a donut shop). He’s smart enough, and optimistic enough to do it. Think about the next gen.

And a good Ying/Yang of film philosophy to boot.

If you vote for anyone else, IMO, you are voting for cronyism, chicanery, and a caste system that must be broken at all costs, if this forum is to flourish. And a wasted vote.

I’d say more, but I have insults to dole out.

[pinkfloyd45769]

FC,hat is a nice suggestion.It would be kinda cool to have a young mod around here:)




Not that the other mods are old....i just put my foot in my mouth:D

[_____V_____]

Flayed and NE would be my two choices.

If one of em declines, Doc Faustus. If both decline, Doc and Newb.

Even if he makes us all laugh and is a pretty funny guy, Newb is a pretty impartial and level-headed person when it comes to the board. He is composed (even on Friday nights), he has plenty of knowledge, he's an old fart (!), plus he is one of the oldest and most respected members here. He can prove to be a very useful mod.

[Phalanx]

S-S-S-S
A-A-A-A
F-F-F-F
E-E-E-E
T-T-T-T
Y-Y-Y-Y
SAFE-SAFE-SAFETY-DANCE-DANCE-DANCE-DANCE

We can go when we want to
Night is young and so am I
And we can dress real neat from our hats to our feet
And surprise them with a victory cry

Say, we can act if we want to
If we don't nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile

[_____V_____]

I must say that is a very novel way of campaigning, Cheebs. :)

[Phalanx]

Tell your brother, your sister and your momma too

[_____V_____]

And the neighbors?

[Phalanx]

I must say that is a very novel way of campaigning, Cheebs.
Heh, no.
Don't think that would really work out.

[Despare]

Since _V_ thinks time would be an issue for him I nominate _V_, Neverending, and Flayed.

[Phalanx]

I thought on this for a while - I would be prepared offer my "services", if not for the fact that a person in my time zone might be able to handle any problems that arise outside "normal business hours", that and forum moderation was actually part of my most recent job...etc...but, since I feel that this is going to be down to (yet another hdc) popularity contest and since I'm usually the one that the majority don't exactly "like" it'd just not happen, and that's all I'll say on it.


I'd go with newb personally - the guy with 12k+ posts may not think he's got enough time to do it, but I think the figures speak against that.

Moderation of a forum shouldn't really be about friendships, alliances, or even subject matter knowledge IMO - of course these things are nice traits for a forum member of any kind to display, but moderation itself - it's about putting the t&c of the forum first, and being able to impose actions without the need for approval of any members/co-mods, as confidence would be put in this person to be able to make the right decision not subject to bias of any kind, no matter who or what the action had been taken against.
To be completely honest I don't think that many people here would be capable of this at all...
I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks this kind of "election" process is doomed to yield a faulty product - after all, it's your "peers" that elect you...tell me that won't allow for some bias to creep into any moderation actions taken in the future.
Won't happen.

Site doesn't really NEED new mods anyways...I mean I'd welcome them but don't consider it a necessary step.

[fortunato]

Since _V_ thinks time would be an issue for him I nominate _V_, Neverending, and Flayed.

Same here, actually.

[The Flayed One]

I have to admit that if newb were game, he's one of the most reasonable people on this forum. He's one of the few members that I could confidently say I've never seen let their emotions get out of hand to the point where it clouds their judgement. If he were willing to accept, I would throw all of my votes behind him.

__V__ would make a great mod. He cares more about this place than anyone else, Horror included. If he weren't around, there would be no HDC left to worry over.

There are plenty of other good folks around here who might make good mods. Kemal, if he were around more often. Alky, Return, Despare and many others are all reasonable people who stick by this place through thick and thin.

When I look at all of the factors, my nomination list stands at those:

__V__
Alky
Return
Despare
Newb

[Elvis_Christ]

I'd give Phalanx my vote.

I agree that Newb and Neverending would be good choices too.

[Phalanx]

I'd give Phalanx my vote.

Well thanks, yeah? Although I'm not exactly throwin' the hat in.

Come to think - you'd not do a bad job yourself, it's not as though you come across as overly "trying to make friends", and you're pretty straightforward, you visit frequently, speak plainly, and have been here for some time, and you're into some pretty good titles, good for advice on the non-mainstream - maybe look into doing whatever this threads about to see what's up, I'd personally prefer (these days anyway) seeing you in the running than a few of the aforementioned "favourites".

[GorePhobia]

I would enjoy being a moderator here.

I used to try all the time after I was here for about a year but I don't think they were looking at the time. I know lately I haven't been around much but I feel that if I was elected as a mod I could help out a lot around here since I don't work right now and I have a great deal of free time and I enjoy coming here.

I am not sure how others feel since I know more people have more influence with others here so it might be hard to be chosen to be a mod but I would like to be atleast considered if possible.

Just to let you guys know.

:)

[Posher778]

I vote for Despare. In all seriousness, i'd rather have a pompous douche whose self aware than completely oblivious. Oh, and then I nominate Dustin of course.

[ManchestrMorgue]

_V_, Neverending, and Flayed.

Can't think of a better trio.

[roshiq]

__V__ (unofficially he is already a mod:) )
& others who deserve to be mod are:
neverending
The Flayed one
Despare
Doc Faustus
ferretchucker

[Dude Guadalupe]

and then I nominate Dustin of course.

Ha, you're probably the only one.




It was the salted nuts right?

[neverending]

And my noms would go to V and Despare.

[Elvis_Christ]

Well thanks, yeah? Although I'm not exactly throwin' the hat in.

Come to think - you'd not do a bad job yourself, it's not as though you come across as overly "trying to make friends", and you're pretty straightforward, you visit frequently, speak plainly, and have been here for some time, and you're into some pretty good titles, good for advice on the non-mainstream - maybe look into doing whatever this threads about to see what's up, I'd personally prefer (these days anyway) seeing you in the running than a few of the aforementioned "favourites".

I don't see myself getting to many votes :)

[Phalanx]

One each then eh

[Elvis_Christ]

One each then eh

Yeh mate.

Maybe we should get a campaign going to sway the popularity contest.

[Despare]

I vote for Despare. In all seriousness, i'd rather have a pompous douche whose self aware than completely oblivious. Oh, and then I nominate Dustin of course.

That's the sweetest thing anybody's ever said about me. :cool:


Dustin would make a great mod too, the ONLY reason I didn't mention him was because he and Rayne seem to disappear into the realm of MMORPGs for months at a time. If you were on the ballot though Dustin, I'd have hard time not voting for you. It's funny, if this thread accomplishes one thing it's to prove how many intelligent and valuable members we really have.

[Dude Guadalupe]

If you were on the ballot though Dustin, I'd have hard time not voting for you.

Woo Hoo that's close enough for an endorsement :cool:

[The_Return]

Let's face it guys - who has done more for this place than __V__ and Flayed?

I think there are a lot of members here that could do a great job in a mod position - myself included - but for something like this we have to look at the most deserving. Flayed and __V__ are doubtlessly the 2 members most committed to HDC.

Without them, there would be only one Top 100 list. There would have been no Battle Royale. Far fewer tournaments. No exciting, extracurricular reasons to come here, like the upcoming Encyclopedia project.

There are many of us here that have a deep love for the forum and would do well as a moderator. But none so much as __V__ and Flayed.

I think that goes without saying.

[zwoti]

4 applications so far.

[Papillon Noir]

I would nominate:

Neverending
V
Flayed
Ferretchucker

[neverending]

Let's face it guys - who has done more for this place than __V__ and Flayed?

I think there are a lot of members here that could do a great job in a mod position - myself included - but for something like this we have to look at the most deserving. Flayed and __V__ are doubtlessly the 2 members most committed to HDC.

Without them, there would be only one Top 100 list. There would have been no Battle Royale. Far fewer tournaments. No exciting, extracurricular reasons to come here, like the upcoming Encyclopedia project.

There are many of us here that have a deep love for the forum and would do well as a moderator. But none so much as __V__ and Flayed.

I think that goes without saying.

Your nominations are perfect, but your reasoning seems askew- I don't think the mod position is given as a reward for good service. It's not a trophy. You get to deal with all the dregs- the morons, the jerks, the spambots. It's more of a curse, really...

[The_Return]

Your nominations are perfect, but your reasoning seems askew- I don't think the mod position is given as a reward for good service. It's not a trophy. You get to deal with all the dregs- the morons, the jerks, the spambots. It's more of a curse, really...

Yes, but their love for the forums shows that they could easily deal with that stuff - it shows that they'd want to take a more active role in making this place a better home for all of us.

[ferretchucker]

Wow. I'm surprised by how many people think I'd be good. I really am thankful though. I think I will go for it. Though I may not win, it's worth going for and I think I'd enjoy it. Thanks everyone who's suggested it.

But who I think would be good.

Neverending - Every thing everybody else has said.

Newb - Same. Plus he's very impartial and fun.

__V__ - He is the most passionate about this forum! But only if he wants to. He does so much here already.

[pinkfloyd45769]

I really do think it would be cool to have such a young mod:D

[Doc Faustus]

__V__ deserves it most. But, I can see why he might be reluctant to take up the mantle if offered it. It is both an honor and an obligation and V has plenty of obligations and already above and beyond his call of duty. More work for V is absurd. I think we need two balanced temperaments. Neverending is wise, mostly impartial and doesn't take any shit, the same would be true of Flayed. As a third nominee, I would say Pinkfloyd. She displays compassion, wisdom and a desire to mediate disputes. Neverending/Flayed and Pinkfloyd. If V will have it, and I can well understand if he wouldn't or would be reluctant, it should be him and Maggie.

[pinkfloyd45769]

Thanks Doc:)I thought we were only choosing one;)I like so many of you guys,its really hard to choose just one.

[novakru]

Before you apply, ask urge why he decided not to be a mod anymore.
You should all think about the 360 of the sitch.


Just thought I'd throw that out there:)

[pinkfloyd45769]

I think i'm going to go for it,even if i get one vote:D I never take chances and its time i do!

[GorePhobia]

Times have changed since I first started posting here.

I figure I have no shot in hell at even getting one vote so I guess I shouldn't have even wasted my time saying I'd like to do it.

Maybe I should be more active around here and talk to people more I suppose.

[pinkfloyd45769]

Yeah Gore,you stuck up bastard:p


I'm kidding,i thought someone mentioned you;)

[ferretchucker]

Good luck to everyone who goes for it. Judging by the people that are interested, I'd say no matter what we are going to get a worthy Mod who will do the job well.

But I thought only Horror could make new mods? Has he come back?

[neverending]

Good luck to everyone who goes for it. Judging by the people that are interested, I'd say no matter what we are going to get a worthy Mod who will do the job well.

But I thought only Horror could make new mods? Has he come back?

I'll repost this for you- you seem to have missed it:

The Details

We need 2 new moderators.

We encourage members to nominate people in this thread along with listing qualities that they would look for in a moderator, so that we can get an idea of what the forum wants.

We need anyone who is interested in being a moderator to send an application in a PM to HDC Mods listing reasons why they feel they would make a good moderator here.

We are looking for people who will be impartial, keep all personal feelings out of their moderating decisions, try to attend the forum on a daily basis (we do understand that sometimes life gets in the way), feel confident that they can learn how to use the various moderating tools here, someone who has no plans to leave the forum anytime soon and can work with current moderators to discuss possible actions, complaints, or concerns.

After we have received 6 valid candidates, we will create a poll to allow the forum to vote.

The two people who receive the most votes will be our new moderators, dependent upon our administrator's participation. The administrator (Horror) has been made aware of our intentions, and as of yesterday is on standby.

The forum will soon be switching to a new format (yes, another upgrade), and we expect to have the new moderators added at or before the time the upgrade is completed.

We want to try to do this as quickly as possible while we are in contact with our administrator.

Thanks for your participation.

[ferretchucker]

Ah, thankyou. Missed that part of the post. The upgrade bit is a tad scary. Although maybe it will make posting pictures and getting new avatars easier.

[Nella]

I'd vote for Doc, newb, and Flayed simply for the fact that I've never noticed any one of them direct unkind comments to anyone in particular. They seem fair in all their posts and threads. Since newb said he wouldn't be here much, Vod would be great. I think he also posts regularly and he's kind. We don't need anyone who plays favorites or praises bad behavior from long-time members or n00bs. All of these men contribute their knowledge to HDC and they're very helpful to n00bs.

If those three don't take the position, I'd vote for fortunato and Moth Man.

Pink, you'd get my vote if any of the above don't want the position simply because you are compassionate and you're here regularly.

[monster123]

Pink, you'd get my vote if any of the above don't want the position simply because you are compassionate and you're here regularly.[/QUOTE]

Pinks for my vote already!

[massacre man]

Hmmm... I like the idea of my girl in a position of power. :D

[Doc Faustus]

Hmmm... I like the idea of my girl in a position of power. :D

Imagine...bottomless PM box, the ability to actually access the reviews and articles. Pretty sweet.

[massacre man]

Imagine...bottomless PM box, the ability to actually access the reviews and articles. Pretty sweet.

I can access the articles if I use IE and I'm signed out of the forum.

[chaibill]

How about chaibill he is pretty moderate and has a great high speed connection. Also he has a sense of humor so jokes about priests and kids will be made into a sticky. Furthermore he has a passion for equality and if he were to be elected would not accept money from lobbyists.