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Jacques Archambault
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.04 17:48:00 -
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The EVE Forum Moderator Team is now accepting applications for Moderators. The EVE Forum Moderator Team is known as Communications Relay Commission and is a part of the EVE Volunteer Program known as Interstellar Services Department. We monitor the EVE Message Boards to make sure the Forum Rules are followed, while interacting with the community.
Requirements:
- Good communication skills including good written skills.
- Active participation in the discussions on the EVE Message Boards.
- A minimum of 3 months playing EVE.
- No forum bans issued, a low amount of warnings may be accepted.
- Experience using IRC is prefered but not a requirement. We ask you
to include your experience with IRC somewhere in the application.
- Access to an email client
- 18 years of age is a minimum, older is a merit.
You do not have to have to be an expert in English, but you will have to know enough to communicate with it. You also have to be able to read and understand it enough to moderate effectively.
A well written application is a big plus! We look at other things as well, but good application has a better chance. Please do not apply with trial accounts - these applications will not be processed.
You can apply by clicking the ôInterstellar Svcs Deptö button under ôEVE INSIDERö in the menu to your left. If you have already submitted an application please update it. Make sure that you've checked the ôEVE Forum Mod (CRC)ö choice under question 5 (What area are you interested in volunteering for?).
You can read more about the EVE Volunteer Program (ISD) and EVE Forum Moderator Team (CRC) in the FAQ, Player Guide and on our website.
Our systems rely on you having the correct email in your account details. If you have an old email there that you don't use we will not be able to contact you. Make sure your email is updated under account management! Also, if you have already applied and you haven't heard from us, check if your email spam filter may have blocked our email to you (especially with web-based email systems such as hotmail, yahoo etc.). We make an effort to ensure that every application receives a reply.
Looking forward to your applications!
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wystler
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.04 18:39:00 -
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Speaking as one who's been on the team for around 5 months now I can honestly say being a mod is a lot of fun and one of the best things I've applied for. Not just because Eris talks to us <3
There are sometimes hard choices to make, but the moderation team is very strong and if you have made the right choice you will have the full backing of everyone. We're all active and support each other if we need any other opinions.
If you have a passion for a given section of the forum make sure you note it in your application, and upon successful application you will be encouraged to moderate it!
You've got nothing to lose by putting in an application, so please do 
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Jacques Archambault
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.04 18:52:00 -
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 Originally by: Kilo Paskaa
So you¦re handing out banhammers? Kewl.
Its not about the banning. In fact, this is something that no one likes to do. Only lead moderators may issue them, and then only after following a strict procedure.
Moderating the forums is about ensuring the forum remains an enjoyable experience for all members of the EVE-Community. And in doing so, we have a good time.
-Jacques'
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Pirlouit
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.04 18:57:00 -
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Dear All,
Please join the fun. You don't have to have english as your mother tongue (it is not my case) to apply. It can be a fun way to improve your language skill.
As regarding to warning, we really are trying not to warn people and give them a chance to amend themselves. Moderating is not about punishing people but it is about regulating the flow of information.
Also, you will have the privilege to moderate with jacques just voted ISD volunteer of the year. What can be better than that. So come on apply now.
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Jacques Archambault
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.04 19:26:00 -
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Originally by: Valator Uel
All I want to say is: AAAAAAAAAAARRRGH!!!!
I just spent 45 minutes filling out the application to be told....
Quote:
ISD Guide Program Sign Up Form
Step 3 of 3
Unable to submit application
The following fields have too long a input, please go back and shorten the text in:
Are you fluent in a third language?
<< Back
.... and after clicking back everything was lost. 
*goes to kill a hamster*
Please, go easy on teh hamsters! 
Seriously, its a good idea to copy your answers into notepad or something - might save you a bit of grief. I've updated the top post to remind people of this.
-Jacques'
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Jacques Archambault
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Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.04 20:26:00 -
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Originally by: Valeo Galaem
Edited by: Valeo Galaem on 04/10/2006 20:05:21
I would like to be in the CRC (or STAR for that matter), but I already spend too much time on the forums as it is. Well, maybe I'll apply anyway and see if I can put my time to better use
Edited with a few questions.
I know that if you are in ISD you have to communicate through a dedicated character. What if you don't have any character slots left on your account? Or are you given a separate limited account for ISD purposes?
Also, are you allowed to be in more than one department at a time (in my case STAR and CRC), or would that just be craziness? Would you technically need two different ISD characters?
And as someone asked previously, what is the minimum involvement you are looking for. I will certainly be as active as possible (if the amount of time I spend currently is any indication, it will be a lot) but now and then things happen.. I'm sure you've covered this before with people.
to answer your questions:
1) you get a separate volunteer account if you are a member of ISD. This is just for your volunteer character and is in no way related to your player account.
2) You're only allowed to be in one department at a time - its not possible to volunteer for everything at the same time. But if you apply for CRC, we'd like you to be sure of it. You can also apply to the other ISD divisions at the same time, their recruitment processes are separate from ours.
3) Most vols spend a minimum of one to two hours a day reviewing the forums, sometimes more time on the weekends or during patch days. If you already read the forums a lot, then its a bonus, since you can moderate whilst browsing the forums.
-Jacques'
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kieron
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Posted - 2006.10.04 20:48:00 -
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Originally by: Chribba
Keep up the good work. I'd apply if one got paid in Veldspar
It's not Veldspar, but new and promoted mods are hazed with the pelting of various fruits, items and people. For some reason, being sprayed with a Sodastream recently became popular.
On a more serious note, being in ISD is a load of fun. The volunteer community is like an extended family, even with the friendly rivalry between the teams.
kieron
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Eris Discordia
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Posted - 2006.10.04 21:11:00 -
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Originally by: Luigi Thirty
I do nothing but read the forums and play on IRC, does that make me prime candidate? 
Do you like hazing rituals? If yes, please apply
Nevermind its more fun fi you dont like it so apply anyway
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wystler
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.04 21:16:00 -
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The hazing rituals only involve being pelted with varying fruits. Well these days they do. Too many complaints from people joining about the broomstick 
While we are CRC we do still have close ties with all the other ISD teams, and also Kieron and Wrangler are always on hand to make us feel all loved 
If you're ever unsure of which ISD to be ... be CRC. (Yes I might be just a BIT biased here )
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Imaran
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.05 10:59:00 -
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I've been a member of the CRC branch of ISD for a year, to the day.
I can safely say that anyone applying for the programme will not regret it.
It's all fun after the initiation process* and just keeps getting better and better.
* Initiation process may include the liberal application of various lubricants
Sexeh CRC Website
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Eldo Davip
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.05 11:44:00 -
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Originally by: Ather Ialeas
Does it count as a merit that I've been the head moderator for a certain indie movie community for four years?
...as for characters, do we create new ones for ISD or transfer our old char to it? Assuming of course that we get picked.
1. It would help.
2. You get a new ISD account created for you and you create a new moderator character for yourself.
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wystler
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.05 20:40:00 -
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Originally by: Leandro Salazar
Edited by: Leandro Salazar on 05/10/2006 18:55:09
Now I wonder if having had my sig nerfed for trying to spread the love in TheKiller8s RMR flash clip will adversely affect the chances of my application being successfull...
I don't recall giving you a warning for it, so as long as you understand why its not allowed it wouldn't count against you 
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Ductoris
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.05 22:58:00 -
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Edited by: Ductoris on 05/10/2006 22:59:14
Originally by: Tsanse Kinske
Any perks you can discuss here? T2 BPOs? Free Faction lewts? Jaguars with 6 high slots? In game bumperstickers? The keys to Oveur's Evil Plan file?
Heh, sort of.
I'd say you should join because you get to give something back to eve, which I really like doing. You also get a small inside view of what CCP is working on. I've asked questions in the ISD channels on IRC only to have Tomb or Ovour reply, which is nice of them.
When the new Hardware for TQ came in last year the server was put online and everyone in ISD got an enigma (Jove ship) to fly around and attack people with for 2 days. Ofc it was lost when the server was put online for real but it was fun.
You really don't get much material out of it, but even then I'd say it's worth it. The last year I've spent in ISD has been the best of my 3 years in eve.
Edit: oh, and sometimes you get to hi-jack sigs. 
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Ductoris
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.05 23:00:00 -
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Originally by: Sir JoJo
i soooo know what i would call my ISD char but cant decide if i want to apply. not sure my english is good enough ;)
What do you lose if you try?
Your post, while short sounds fine. Give it a go.
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wystler
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.06 10:46:00 -
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Your player identity must be kept secret ... so even if you do get offered a moderator position you must tell anyone who knows you've applied that you didn't get offered it!
In addition to what Ductoris mentioned about the cluster testing, we're also given the opportunity to assist CCP with other testing as and when they need a few warm bodies to help out. There was a session of POS testing before they were introduced for example 
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Jacques Archambault
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.06 15:29:00 -
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Originally by: Eilie
I have some questions...
1) Can Mods see who the other characters on someone's account are?
2) If I became a Mod, could I insta-lock and warn anyone who makes a thread about a PvE server or similar whiney troll threads?
3) If I became a Mod, could I post "You are too stupid to play EVE. Go back to WoW!" in suicide gank threads using my Mod account?
4) If I became a Mod, would the devs drink beer with me?
To answer your questions:
1) Any knowledge regarding the alt characters of players is kept secret as all ISD volunteers are bound by a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This information is not available to all moderators or other ISD.
2) As mods, strict moderation procedures and rules need to be followed - we don't lock/delete threads at whim.
3) No.
4) If you come to the Fanfest, it is definetly a possibility!
-Jacques'
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Karass Sayfo
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.08 03:33:00 -
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Originally by: Ductoris
I'd say you should join because you get to give something back to eve, which I really like doing.
I certainly agree. While I may not be as old as some of the EVE players, I've certainly gained a lot and learnt a lot from my time in-game; and its certainly my turn to give EVE something back. Although I haven't been a moderator for long either, the hardwork and effort that the fellow mods put in to the forums certainly makes one appreciative of EVE (and forums) a lot more.
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Jacques Archambault
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.08 09:59:00 -
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Thanks to all of those who have applied until now. Its great to see such a large number of players wanting to contribute to the community.
We've had a fantastic response rate so far and are still accepting applications. We've already reviewed a large part of the submitted applications (still have some to go), so if you've applied, you should be hearing from us within the next coming days.
-Jacques
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Eshtir
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.09 23:19:00 -
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It can take a few days until you hear from us, but we are pretty fast.
But the recent forum spam attack has taken a good portion of our time as you can imagine.
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Ductoris
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.09 23:30:00 -
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Nothing says join ISD like a good spam attack on the forums.
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Jacques Archambault
Forum Moderator
Interstellar Services Department
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Posted - 2006.10.14 10:16:00 -
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Thank you to all of those who have applied so far.
We're in the process of reviewing applications for which interviews have already been conducted, as well as those applications which have just come in. Everyone who has applied should get an answer from us. Please bear with us in the meantime.
Much <3,
Jacques
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