Call for International Lovers Moderators
The Org in Moderation
With prince.org at its highest membership levels ever, activity here has increased excessively. Threads and posts need more moderation presence than ever before. Prince is doing his share too, keeping us in the news and creating and/or doing what he does best: staying controversial!
prince.org members are the best on the web, and we consistently have our message boards filled with conversation that would make your mama proud. However, we still get our share of those who feel the need to share something, anything, with others that should have been left on their hard drive - regardless of the posted rules. We moderators have our hands full. (Especially poor Mach in P&R!) This being an election year, the P&R forum has stayed especially busy.
It has become evident that we need to look into appointing more moderators to this site. Not because of a lack of involvement by the mods that are already donating hour after hour here, but because there’s just so much more activity going on around here! It’d be nice to have some moderators here in the time zones when most of us Americans are sleeping.
If you ar-e interested in applying to become a moderator at prince.org, please state so here, and/or email Ben directly at ben@prince.org. Give us your reasons, which forums you wish to moderate and why. Special attention will be given to those applying from non-US time zones (all foreign nations)!
Thank you for surfing prince.org international… next time you surf, surf prince.org international… 
-June7
January 25th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Hi Ben,
I would like 2 B come a moderator, because I feel strong about keeping Prince.org where it is and ready 4 the future.
I would like 2 moderate the Prince forums, 2 make sure that no links which we effect the future of Prince.org gets posted.
I am from the UK, and willing 2 do the work on Prince.org.
Peace Veronica
January 25th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
I’ll do it. Anything that isn’t related to Prince - GD? P&R? YourMum? I’ll do it. I’m here enough anyway and need a life. And maybe some sushi. But that might be the wine talking. Can I have a hug?
MOD ME UP.
January 25th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Hi Ben…Im In Australia and I would love to be a Moderator
I practically live in the Chat room and am often in there when other mods are in bed due to the time difference lol
I would really love to help out in any way I can and keep the org a happy place LOL
And if it helps any Im fairly easy going , but I dont take much garbage either l
Ummm I also have no clue what else to write……..
January 26th, 2008 at 9:09 am
over 10 years here and never been asked i think im due
January 26th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
ben: i sent you an application via email: see if you like it and give a response.
January 26th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE!
January 26th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Flame bait
January 26th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
January 26th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
While I myself can never be a mod ( I would most likely abuse my position for the purpose of trying to get laid), I just want to send a quick shot out to all any future mods out there.
The current roster of mods, while having performed an adequate job at maintaining stability to all forums, have been lax in certain areas. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not putting any kind of blame or anything. I understand that there are only a certain number of ‘em trying to moderately moderate everything & stuff. However, so far, I’ve passed the three year mark on this site. And in all honesty, I feel that my ass shoulda been banned a long time ago. I’m hoping, that with the increase of moderators, than this will be an issue that will become more relevant & therefor will be given a certain amount of particular attentionin in the near future.
Ban the Illustrator.
Please.
I need my life back.
January 27th, 2008 at 4:38 am
I would like to become a moderator of the Prince Forum or the General Discussion forum. I live in England, and am on the Org pretty much every night, give or take the odd night a week.
I know Im new here to the org, only joined in summer of this year, but I feel Im liked in the community already. I get on well with others, dont start arguments, and make my points valid, while still being civilized.
I myself have bootlegs of Prince stuff, and I would never dream of sharing it here, where it could put the Forum in jeopardy. I dont want this forum to have actions taken against it, like what happened to Housequake. It was a rough patch for all Prince fans, and we dont deserve it again.
As for the General Discussion forum, Im new to there, but feel Im liked in the community already. Id keep things under wraps, keep the arguments down and make sure nothing too crude is posted. Im a fun loving guy, but can put my foot down when things go too far.
Id be more than happy to be a member of the Org Staff. Ive had previous moderation experience, from running my own forums, to being moderator on graphics forums (general discussion) So yeah, pretty please can I be a mod
James (8 Hours behind US Time BTW!)
January 27th, 2008 at 7:31 am
I vote for benyamin, Fauxie and Illustrator!!
January 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I’d be happy to help moderate both the Prince section and Music: Non-Prince section.
I’m in the UK, and I’m on this site both at home and on the move via my Sidekick
I have a wealth of Prince knowledge and music knowledge in general, I listen to everything!
I’ve moderated and ran a lot of forums myself also, so I know a fair share!
Well, let me know.
Mili
January 27th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Greetings from Serbia
I would like to be a Moderator for this website because I am the most intelligent fuck listed here. We can negotiate my salary over the phone or Yahoo Instant Messenger.
Also I would like to bring my own team on board
Veronica, Chillichocaholic, I Ain’t the One, and Theodore.
I don’t know these people but they can be trained by my team
Illustrator, Fun and James, Militant, and 2Jay.
I wouldn’t bother with the rest of the applicants on this list because they have no brains to begin with.
January 27th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
well if you want someone balanced in their views here I am……………(must admit some of them on here are a tadge unhinged)…. I confront aggression with a calmness and sense of humour. I am not judgmental but do know commonsense boundaries. I will moderate any forum you wish and am quite adaptable. I live in England and am on this site most days and love it and also am fond of the people who post here.
Well enough of blowing me own trumpet and should I hear from you I’ll get the whip ready!!
January 27th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Fauxie should totally be a mod.
January 27th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Does it come with dental? ‘Cause I’m British, so…
January 28th, 2008 at 3:37 am
I will need a stiff supply of coagulants. I’m ALWAYS bleeding.
January 28th, 2008 at 5:13 am
I am willing to be a moderator at Music: Non-Prince section of the forum. I’m usually online from 9 to 21:00 GMT (I live in Portugal).
January 28th, 2008 at 5:19 am
Reasons:
- I’m an active member of the Music: Non-Prince.
- I’m open-minded.
- I’m not in a cliq like some of the orgers.
January 28th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Hi, I am not quite sure what qualifications are needed in a position like this but I would like to be a moderator of the Org Artist Community if a position there needs to be filled at all.
Why? Simply because I love hearing/reading other people’s creations on the forum and I hope to keep all the responses to others creativity civilized if others vehemently disagree.
We are all lives, we all do the same thing, we are creators/artists of things that move us, and there is more that unites us than seperates us in terms of that.
Lots Of Love M ( missmad) Mihad (me-had)
January 28th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Oh and Im in australia, melbourne to be exact. Sorry I forgot 2 mention that.
M
January 28th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I wouldn’t become a mod for all the tea in China. You folks scare me…lol
January 28th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Just give me some out of the way forum where only a few obscure members post and I can feel the rush of banning a few people without hurting anyone. Just make up a forum and have bots or something if need be. Please, just one time, and I swear I’ll change after that. I just need a fix.
January 28th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
p.s. I’m in Thailand, a country from which you have no mods. I’ll have plenty of hours available for moderating duties whenever I’m not taking drugs, sleeping with children, getting drunk, or in prison.
January 28th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
i would love to see Veronica become a mod on prince.org… i think she would do a great job.
January 29th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I vote for Fauxie… he would make us all laugh if nothing else.
January 29th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
btw, I think I’ll surprise you all with my
mindpowerssensible mod abilities.January 29th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
FAUXIE 2008
January 29th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Cunt
January 29th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
January 29th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
WAIT-
can we not have a DOOM trifecta of moderators?! just THINK, three moderators in different time zones! working together!
January 29th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
YES. THE ORG WILL BE FLAWLESS LIKE A DIAMOND.
January 29th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
consider this the OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, THEN!
BENYAMIN + FAUXIE + EVENSTAR = an org happily moderated beyond it’s wildest dreams!
January 29th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I actually want to be a P&R mod and take the role seriously. I decided to post this because I feel there is a need for additional moderation for a couple of reasons.
1. P&R is reaching uncontrollable levels of attacks and rules violations on some days.
2. People are viewing threads, but afraid to express their views for fear of attack.
3. prince.org is under a microscope right now. I would hate to lose the site because someone was being ignorant or intentionally violating rules that could get the site sued.
I like to act the fool as much as anyone but I am able to temper myself in serious matters or when people need help with issues in the forums. I understand that my interactions in the forums should be toned down as a moderator and would rather do that than go on watching people attack each other and others endure those attacks.
My opinions are my own and I do not take offense or try to deny others of their opinion. I like to share them, but only by stating and not by attacking others. I am able to have my own and still see both sides and not prejudge posters.
My background is well suited to seeing both sides and I can easily elaborate on my history with Ben or other mods if they like. I have a law background and it is based upon judging and understanding opinions.
I have been here for 6 years and seen alot of changes and alot of orgers come and go. I have had the same name the whole time and always been open with any orgers I interact with. I have no existing beefs and no agenda other than making the org a bit more tolerant in the P&R forum.
Oh yea, I would totally moderate GD as well cause that place is crazy.
Want more? Let’s talk.
January 29th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
This can be locked now.
Is there going to be an unveiling thread?
January 29th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
i should be a mod. i’m in gmt and i’m not part of some clique here.
oh, but i have a life. nevermind.
January 30th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I just gave a hobo a penny. Now you guys owe me.
January 30th, 2008 at 8:09 am
hobos
Ben you have my vote.
January 30th, 2008 at 11:15 am
I vote for Veronica and Benyamin!
January 30th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Mars would make a great mod for P&R. I’ve had some ask me about it but I think I have too many enemies…ha.
January 30th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Someone just gave me penny! My luck is looking up and I just KNOW I’m gonna get the nod!
January 31st, 2008 at 1:04 am
since SOMEONE betrayed me…it’s back to
FAUXIE 2008!!
January 31st, 2008 at 2:01 am
FAUXIE FAUXIE FAUXIE
Fauxie for Moderator… Don’t be a hater!!!
January 31st, 2008 at 3:49 am
I’ll moderate the alt.music.prince (Usenet) forum.
-I don’t belong to any cliques.
-I’m obesely overwieght, ungodly hairy & ugly. Therefore, I’m not a photowhore.
-And even though I’m kinda shallow, my still waters do to tend to run deep.
- I live in Chicago, but I keep weird hours ( plus, if I’m refused this position based on where I live, that would be a case of blatant “locationism”. Then, I would be forced to sue your asses off faster than your can spell PFU. And don’t be fooled….. I may have the body of a beached manitee corpse, but I still have a mind & dispostion of a sleek, cunning, iced-hearted, powerfully venomed snake. Believe me… in a courtroom, you don’t want nunna dis).
-With the exception of my attributes that I just described in the parenthesis above, overall, I’m well-balanced in my views & I enjoying meeting new people ( as long as it’s only over the internet. In the real world, I have space issues. And not just because of the tremendousocity of my girth. But, I’m not even gonna get into the issue of the lack of hugs of motherly hugs I had growing up, here on a public forum. Lemme just say that , to any orgers out there who’ve also suffered from such traumalities, as your moderator, I would not only empathize…. but also… I would care.).
- I’m easy going & a fast learner
- I just got a haircut
And lemme just end with,
as moderator of the AMP(U) forum, I would make every Thursday night “S’mores night”.
Okay…
so how do we do this?
I org-note you, you orgnote me, or what?
January 31st, 2008 at 10:52 am
With Mars background I think he would make a great mod.
January 31st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Sign me up. I just sent you an email.
January 31st, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Hey Ben !
I´d be interested in being a P&R forum moderator but I´d need to know how many hours a day you´d need my help. I live in Germany and we´ve met before ( at the 2002 celebration ) .
February 1st, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Pffft. I’d only do it if it’s a one in, one out arrangement. I have an appropriate ‘one out’ in mind already.
February 2nd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I would like to know what the requirements for moderator are………
I pretty much know what goes on here, so I might make a good cop or something.
Other wise, Veronica and Fauxie appear to be great candidates.
chilichocoholic and benyamin seem extremely flippant and offensive. But my views may be nothing short of offensive too.
February 2nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I nominate Veronica.
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:48 pm
I can no longer be a moderator (my sincere apologies to everyone. I know there will be disappointment) as my prince.org is currently not showing properly. It’s like some kind of basic html page or something and I can’t see emoticons (only as words) or post in the forums.
February 4th, 2008 at 2:02 am
That sounds like the chalenge I would need! As a fulltime job at the General Discussion Forum. I am more a listener as a talker. I like this place and for years it was the communication way I most used to talk with people, have met so many nice people. I love the org and the orgers. It is a place were we all can speak out and give our opinions about all the things and matters, of course keeping the respect.
Well, as I am longtime desemployed, I havent found the opportunity to own a p.c. and to Moderate, it needs a lot of time, because I would have to read much more, then I can do right now, from the librery’s computer or the ciber café.
So, I think, what a pitty! Maybe next time.
I am learning a lot from the orgers, even my English is becoming a bit better. Thank you!
Good luck!
February 4th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Oh! I forgot to say: I am living in Spain/Europa.
February 9th, 2008 at 4:38 am
will be a [strike] good [/strike] ok mod
February 9th, 2008 at 9:13 am
i actually meant:
I will be a
goodok moderatorFebruary 16th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I’d like to call for new mods who are capable of making rational decisions that aren’t driven by emotions.
Oh, and a reallocation of mods to forums that they belong in.
February 17th, 2008 at 11:20 am
mars23 would make a fantastic mod for p&r, i think.
February 23rd, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Can i b a moderator lol
February 24th, 2008 at 11:19 am
JDOD has been here forever and he knows what to do and how to do it, he has integrity without too much pride. Same with Veronica, she chats quite a bit and Bev can’t do the work in there all the time. Veronica also has the passion for Prince that’s lacking in most if not all of the current mods, which I believe would enable her to look beyond the personal shit and focus on what the forum is/should be about. Mars would be frigging great for P&R, maybe with more/tougher mods I could actually stomach going in there, I’d love to with the American elections going on but…see Mars’ post above.
I believe that having mods modding one or two forums at most would be a great idea if there was enough of them to go around, it would enable them to be more of regular posters at times when they’re not working and I think that’s a bonus.
February 24th, 2008 at 11:32 am
I vote for Rhondab as moderator for the P&R forums. She’s “fair and balanced” and that’s the type of person we need there.
I don’t know Mars23 well, but judging from the positive comments a few have posted here about him, I believe he would be a “fair” candidate as a moderator for the P&R forum as well. Another is LittleRedCorvette, she seems to understand that this is not a “perfect world” and that everyone’s opinion is not always want we want to hear or expect it to be, just knowing and accepting that the world is full of personalities, and that whether we want to admit or not there will always be negative and positive opinions on any of life’s issues that’s discussed in P&R, and that’s why I believe LittleRedCorvette could handle that.
February 24th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
February 24th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Thanks 2elijah.
Maybe the mods should be changed every so many years. Mods reapply every two years or so.
Keeping with fresh eyes and the clique factor.
February 24th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
You’re welcome Rhondab, I think you’d be perfect as a Mod in P&R along with the others I mentioned. Good luck to all of you.
(Excuse some of the grammatical/spelling errors in that post though. I have a tendency to type too fast)
February 24th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Wow this blog came alive again today! Anyway, thanks to everyone for the kind words. I have no idea what’s going on, perhaps this could be a polite request for an update!
Oh yea, I do have a strong passion for Prince left in me too! I just find so many more know so much more about Prince than me, I just like to read the threads.
February 25th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Damn, forgot something. It’s about time Finess was made a mod in the Non-P music forum. I don’t believe there is anybody on this site that knows more about music and whatever he carries as baggage from this site it’s so many years in the past that it really should be DEAD DEAD DEAD. I believe he was told he was “too controversial” when he last applied to be a mod but that’s certainly not true anymore. The music forums and P&R in particular need people who’re knowledgeable in the topics discussed, I think _that_ more than anything would/will help keep topics on track and members need people they can respect with regards to facts of what’s being discussed. Finess is widely respected on this site for his musical knowledge and it should be recognised, as should the positive effects of him being one of the first members of the first incarnation of this site and ever since. Thank you.
February 25th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Im Honored by that thank you so much
February 29th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Hi to @ll the fans!
i’m looking 4 other fans in Nyc to chat with
So Please came and chat with me!
March 16th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
April 1st, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Hello, Im re applying again for the Moderator job LOL IM in AUstralia and would love to help out any way I can
April 8th, 2008 at 4:17 am
I’m an aussie, here to help if you need.
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:45 am
Any ideas/news on adding our new Mods yet ?
May 19th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
hey there guys… I would love 2 b a moderator…. if U need anymore that is… US soldier stationed in Germany for a while… hey let me know
P4TM