PTF now has a new way of recruiting moderators -- through applications.

If you are interested in becoming a moderator at PTF, you may post your application here. Please understand, however, that this is not just a casual process. Each application will be reviewed thoroughly and many will be declined. Please do not get upset if you are declined. You may reapply up to once per month.

To apply:

Create a thread in this forum entitled "Application - [your username]" without the quotes, and replacing "[your username]" with your actual username. The title will be changed by an administrator to "accepted" or "declined" once it is reviewed.

The thread should contain a poll entitled "Would I make a good moderator?" with the following three options: "Yes," "No," and "No Opinion." This poll is for other members and moderators to vote on. You may not vote yourself.

The body of the post should contain the following information, answered thoroughly in complete sentences with proper English:

• Why do you want to become a moderator?
• Are you qualified to become a moderator? What qualifies you to become a moderator?
• Do you have previous experience at any other forum as a moderator?
• What do you have to offer PTF?
• Are you willing to read every post in your assigned forums?
• Can you follow very specific directions? Can you take criticism well and improve upon yourself when it is offered, or do you get upset when you are criticized?
• How often do you visit PTF and for how long each visit?
• Any other relevant information that you believe will add to your application.

Remember:

• Applying does not mean that you will become a moderator. If your application is declined, you may reapply once per month.
• In addition to being a normal, active, and contributing PTF member, moderators are expected to do the following: be courteous and respectful to the members, use mostly proper English in posts, delete spam posts and discipline members accordingly, and follow the instructions of your superiors.
• Moderating takes time and effort. It is not all fun and games.
• Moderators are volunteers. They are not paid. They dedicate themselves to PTF solely because they want to help grow the community.
• You must remain active at PTF.

All applications will be reviewed over the course of several days to a couple of weeks after they are posted. A sure way to VOID your application is to private message an administrator telling them that your application has not been reviewed.

There also may be times when PTF does not need any additional moderators. If that is the case, your application will remain in "pending" status and you will be notified.

Good luck!