Cid's Knight Application
Bio Information
Forum Name: GooeyToast
Real First Name: Alex
Age: 16
Years general gaming experience: 7-8
Years Final Fantasy(tm) experience: 3
Favorite Final Fantasy(tm) game: FF IX
Short Answer
1) Have you ever moderated a forum before?
1.a) If so, which one (please provide link), for how long, and are you still there presently?
Yes, many actually. I've modded my own forum, Fatal Pudding, though honestly that forum was more for screwing around than serious discussion. Besides that though, I was an admin over at House of Happyness for a good while, both HoH I and II, for around half a year I'd say, and I was also a mod/admin over at Sephiroth's Lair. The SL's were deleted a while ago, and I currently don't have links to HoH, though the site is still up. Truthfully, these were all mostly petty forums with a few active members, but I think I did a good job.
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2) What are your reasons for wanting to join the EoFF Forums Staff?
I've been a member of this forum for over 2 years, and I have witnessed a great deal of people come and go. I'd really like to leave a mark here, or some kind of lasting contribution as a token to all the memories here, and I think I could do a good job of upholding the status of the forum.
3) If you were asked to participate in a Staff Orgy, how far would you be willing to go?
How far are you willing to take me? I'm there for the ride. :jokey:
Long Answer
1) Imagine the users of LOCP decided to invade the forum, registering many accounts and spamming it up. What would your actions be in this situation?
First, I would assure the spam posts are cleaned up or deleted. Then, I would begin to issue severe warnings to the spammers, if the actual spamming is not too severe. If they would continue to do so, I would ban them. After awhile of people registering and spamming, I would begin to instantly ban those who spam continuously in an effort to prevent anymore people from signing up, thus demotivating them. Also, I would issue a notice to the headmaster/admin of the site to keep his/her community in order.
2) Describe the perfect way to catch Raistlin slipping up so he can be banned.
Instead of getting him forum banned, I have a better idea. I shall fly down to his trailer park in Florida and wait outside at night. Once he leaves for bingo night, I shall make a very brave and daring entrance using a key found under the welcome mat. Then, I shall locate his computation device and insert my flash drive containing provocative pictures of Rye and upload them. Finally, I will telephone the local police alerting them of the presence of a 100 year old man living in a trailer park who has child pornography on his computer. Wesley arrives home from another disappointing night of bingo to find five middle aged men in uniform waiting for him at the door. His computer is taken away, and his internet privileges demolished. No computer = no internet = no Raistlin.
3) Detail what you would do to promote the forum in other venues.
If I would happen to come across a community who appear to be gamers, or enjoy the Final Fantasy franchise, I would be sure to recommend EoFF for topical discussion, or just general discussion of gaming. I also would be sure to link to the forum in my signature and profile on other forums, as well as start threads on it.
4) Detail what you would to heighten the enjoyment of the forum for existing members.
I'd try to be a lenient, fair mod who doesn't pass judgment on certain members. A more liberal staff create a better atmosphere, as members are not so afraid of messing up, and thus they generally have a better time. Granted, there is a limit on this, and I'll try to keep within that limit.
Besides that, I would try to bring about more interactive experiences with members, such as more competitions, elections, etc. Although there has been improvement in this area recently, I still feel there is more that can be done to accommodate newer members as well.
5) Tell why or why not you would be willing to work with the Front Site Staff in bettering the Front Site ( eyesonff.com ).
I would certainly be willing to work with the Front Staff. Though I'm not too sure how helpful I could be, I think maintaining the front page is a key element to the site's success, as many come simply for the news and game information. I know this because that was the original reason I came here, and that eventually led me to the forums. I find writing to be one of my specialties, so perhaps I could type up information for the front or organize it into cohesive parts.
Subjective Section
What makes you so special?
I'm covered in goo. That, and I'm not your typical 16 year old. Most kids my age aren't concerned with half of the things I am. I write, philosophize, question our ultimate existence, and analyze things people take for granted. Yet I am also a fun, nice, easy-going person who simply wants things to be peaceful. I think the fact that I can balance these two aspects out in my life gives me a certain distinction that is uncommon for my age, and hopefully an advantage in my life.
