Bungie.net Community
This topic has moved here: Subject: Forum Ninja application?
  • Subject: Forum Ninja application?
Subject: Forum Ninja application?

"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." -Johnny Cash

A random idea popped into my head earlier, and I thought I would share it with everyone. What if there was a Forum Ninja application that you could fill out in order to be considered to be a Forum Ninja?

The way it could work would be that there would be certain requirements (account age, bans/warnings, title/prefix, etc.) that you would have to meet in order to be able to fill out the application; the requirements wouldn't be known by the general public though. Maybe the application could be on the HFCS homepage and whoever currently decides who gets to be a Forum Ninja gets to go through the applications.

I just thought that this would be a great way to get new Forum Ninjas when they're needed, but it's overall just a random idea that I had. Do you have any thoughts about this?

Edit: To clarify some things, you wouldn't be able to even get to the application if you didn't meet the requirements, and the requirements would be strict enough that there wouldn't be a huge list of applications.

As far as what wold be in the application, there could be multiple choice questions that would include certain situations in which you would have to decide what you would do.

[Edited on 02.13.2012 1:15 PM PST]

  • 02.13.2012 10:56 AM PDT
Subject: Forum Ninja Application?

I acknowledge my user name is stupid. However, I promise I'm not.

Disclaimer: The latter is a lie.

;)

Posted by: OMARRCHR
A random idea popped into my head earlier, and I thought I would just love to become a ninja

  • 02.13.2012 10:57 AM PDT
  •  | 
  • Honorable Legendary Member

Sometimes starting back from square one does good...

Ask smart questions
http://catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You cannot apply. They will find you.

  • 02.13.2012 10:59 AM PDT

"The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit,
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it."
-Omar Khayyám-


Posted by: DarkONI
You cannot apply. They will find you.

[spoiler][/spoiler]

The powers that be find this question funny and entertaining for .0000000000000000000000000000000001 of a second.

Keep it clean

  • 02.13.2012 11:06 AM PDT
Subject: Forum Ninja application?
  •  | 
  • Intrepid Mythic Member

For Carnage, Apply Within.

I have returned from the Untamed Lands. MOAP is dead.

Your posts are your résumé.

  • 02.13.2012 11:10 AM PDT
  •  | 
  • Exalted Mythic Member
  • gamertag: Rokitz
  • user homepage:

Want to know more about me? Check out my Community Joes interview.

Trying something once will increace your chances of success, because you tried it. Try someting twice, and your chances increase yet again - seeing as you've done it. Try something a few thousand times, and your chances of success is exponentially increased; this increase would likely provide success every time

No thanks.

From frequenting a few other sites - or even groups on here - those that want it are usually the worst picks. Not to mention - my god how many applicants they'd get (prerequisites or not).

  • 02.13.2012 11:10 AM PDT

Rarity FTW

No, because EVERYBODY would submit one, or at least try to. Even with the "certain requirements".

  • 02.13.2012 11:16 AM PDT

I heard the current application process is you, yoozel, and two bottles of liquor.

You win, your in.

[Edited on 02.13.2012 11:17 AM PST]

  • 02.13.2012 11:17 AM PDT

I would prefer applications be used to screen BNet members before they join. The application could look something like this:


Are you over the age of 18?
Yes [] No []

Did you lie on the previous question?
Yes [] No []

Do you plan on annoying Sgt Dippinbud at any point in the future?
Yes [] No []

  • 02.13.2012 11:20 AM PDT

The Forerunner, the Great Journey, and Heaven Theory

[Announcement Trailer] Halo: Forerunner

Posted by: Agustus
I lol'd at the absurd miscommunication that occurs whenever dibbs post something. Perhaps his brain is so highly evolved that he can no longer clearly communicate with lesser life forms, even among his own species.

Plato would say that the best people to fill positions of power are those which fill them reluctantly.

Though the "perks" of being an admin mostly stem from sycophancy (I don't think we have to worry about greed and corruption here), there are still those who would grasp at it because they believe it will serve them in some way (whereas it should actually be the opposite).

  • 02.13.2012 11:22 AM PDT

Not a bad idea, but there are really no other qualifying factors other than your history and behavior on this site.

  • 02.13.2012 11:26 AM PDT
  •  | 
  • Fabled Mythic Member

“Strange,” mused the Director, as they turned away, “strange to think that even in Our Ford’s day most games were played without more apparatus than a ball or two and a few sticks and perhaps a bit of netting. imagine the folly of allowing people to play elaborate games which do nothing whatever to increase consumption.”

The Black Chapter!

Are you over the age of 18?
Yes [] No []

Did you lie on the previous question?
Yes [] No []

Do you plan on annoying Sgt Dippinbud at any point in the future?
Yes [] No []

If no, why not?


[Edited on 02.13.2012 11:29 AM PST]

  • 02.13.2012 11:29 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten

Dear mr Ninjas, I iz wants to bee a f0rum m0dz.

I wantz to be the pers0n who ban all teh ppl who break th3 ruLes.

[Edited on 02.13.2012 11:29 AM PST]

  • 02.13.2012 11:29 AM PDT

Isn't Achronos fond of saying that the people that would actively seek it out like that are the same people that would do a poor job?

  • 02.13.2012 11:29 AM PDT

What's up with all the -blam!-ing negativity?
Stop it.

Member of KOTOR

Keer-Meet
God of Destruction

No, I think that's a horrible idea.Just imagine the ammount of "PLZ LETZ MI B A N1NJ4!!!!11!!!"

  • 02.13.2012 11:33 AM PDT

Its like getting into hogwarts, but Achronos shows up to your house with a slingshot and shoots you into the sun.

  • 02.13.2012 11:37 AM PDT

"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." -Johnny Cash

To clarify some things, you wouldn't be able to even get to the application if you didn't meet the requirements, and the requirements would be strict enough that there wouldn't be a huge list of applications.

As far as what wold be in the application, there could be multiple choice questions that would include certain situations in which you would have to decide what you would do.

  • 02.13.2012 11:44 AM PDT
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

Destinypedia - The Wiki for Bungie's Destiny
Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

Sounds good, buddy. Fill this out and we'll get back to you:

Forum Ninja Application
Please explain all answers.

1. User Name

2. Location

3. Why do you want to become a Forum Ninja (choose from below)?
a. Excellent salary and benefits
b. Hot chix
c. Naked pics of stosh
d. There is one specific user I want to ban and I am "rage-applying"
e. All of the above

4. Please rank the current Forum Ninjas from hottest to ugliest.

5. Who is your favorite Forum Ninja and why did you pick Foman?

6. You are in attendance at a hotel party at PAX and notice that Yoozel is facedown on the floor and appears to be attempting to "swim" towards the bathroom. Do you:
a. Get him another drink
b. Film the event and upload to YouTube
c. Help him to the bathroom
d. A and B only
e. All of the above

7. If you had to permaban one Bungie employee who would it be and why?

8. What is the best state-of-mind for moderating the forums?
a. Slightly buzzed
b. Drunk
c. Blacked out
d. Other (please specify)

9. How soon should Private Message appeals be answered?
a. One year
b. Never

10. Which of the following is an inappropriate reason to ban a member?
a. The user is Mythic and you want to "take them down a notch."
b. The user claims to be female, and is automatically probably lying.
c. The user just beat you in an argument.
d. The user is using the "avatar of the day" as posted in HFCS's "Automatic Bans" thread.
e. None of the above are inappropriate reasons.

11. Please explain why the following statement is true:

"I think that users need to be banned every once in awhile even if they are not breaking any rules, just to show them who's boss."

[Edited on 02.13.2012 11:54 AM PST]

  • 02.13.2012 11:51 AM PDT
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

:)


Posted by: x Foman123 x
d. The user is using the "avatar of the day" as posted in HFCS's "Automatic Bans" thread.

So that's why I keep getting banned!

  • 02.13.2012 12:02 PM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


I am going to do it here if that is okay.

[Sounds good, buddy. Fill this out and we'll get back to you:

Forum Ninja Application
Please explain all answers.

1. User Name

spartain ken 15

2. Location

[CLASSIFIED, USA]

3. Why do you want to become a Forum Ninja (choose from below)?
a. Excellent salary and benefits
b. Hot chix
c. Naked pics of stosh
d. There is one specific user I want to ban and I am "rage-applying"
e. All of the above

My response: I actually want to choose non of the above, I don't believe in getting a position in power just to get "benefits". I would think of moderating Bungie.net would be a way to give back to the community I post in and help issues that people face on the forums.

4. Please rank the current Forum Ninjas from hottest to ugliest.

I don't like calling people Ugly but I here a lot of people describe Qbix has being attractive Norwegian woman.

5. Who is your favorite Forum Ninja and why did you pick Foman?

I don't really pick favorites. I do think the Slayer Bro is cool though. Your cool to Foman. :3

6. You are in attendance at a hotel party at PAX and notice that Yoozel is facedown on the floor and appears to be attempting to "swim" towards the bathroom. Do you:
a. Get him another drink
b. Film the event and upload to YouTube
c. Help him to the bathroom
d. A and B only
e. All of the above
f. Other (please specify)

I don't care who it is, I would help them. People shouldn't roll around on the floor intoxicated.

7. If you had to permaban one Bungie employee who would it be and why?

Well, Perma banning a Bungie employee seems counter-intuitive becuase they can un-ban themselves but maybe Stosh. he seems like the kind of person who would think it would be funny.

8. What is the best state-of-mind for moderating the forums?
a. Sober
b. Slightly buzzed
c. Drunk
d. Blacked out
e. Other (please specify)

Well you can't really monitor the forums blacked out so I will go with sober. I am 18 so I don't drink and I think that having my self impaired while in a position of moderation would cause unwanted and un-needed conflicts.

9. How soon should Private Message appeals be answered?
a. ASAP
b. Never
c. Other (please specify)

I would say all the time. If a user spent the time to make an appeal, they should be heard out. Doesn't mean to "un-appeal" it, a user should have that right. If it gets into a flame filled post or spam, DELETE.

10. Which of the following is an inappropriate reason to ban a member?
a. The user is Mythic and you want to "take them down a notch."
b. The user claims to be female, and is automatically probably lying.
c. The user just beat you in an argument.
d. The user is using the "avatar of the day" as posted in HFCS's "Automatic Bans" thread.
e. None of the above are inappropriate reasons.

I would say all of those are highly inappropriate reasons to ban someone. Any type of moderator interference on the forums should follow the code of conduct.

11. Please answer true or false to the following statement and explain why:

"I think that users need to be banned every once in awhile even if they are not breaking any rules, just to show them who's boss."

False, Bans are not fun for anyone and should only be used if a user continues to break the rules. I think by using self control, respect, and not being power hungry actually makes the mod feel more respected.

That is my 2 cents.

  • 02.13.2012 12:03 PM PDT
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

Destinypedia - The Wiki for Bungie's Destiny
Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

Posted by: spartain ken 15
I cannot be trolled, SK15!

  • 02.13.2012 12:07 PM PDT
  • gamertag: Cweggz
  • user homepage:

MROS (Mindless Rabble of Scientists) - A group to discuss any aspect of science

Posted by: R3ACTlON
Hard is good.

I wouldn't apply

  • 02.13.2012 12:07 PM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: x Foman123 x
Posted by: spartain ken 15
I cannot be trolled, SK15!


I am not trolling, I just filled our your survey as requested by you and I presented my viewpoints. In no way, shape, or form was I attempting to troll you.

  • 02.13.2012 12:09 PM PDT