[Market Down]

Moderator
Ingame Name: Market Down
SteamID: STEAM_0:1:49151111
Discord Tag & ID: marketdown (224262726778748929) (After applying for discord staff I finally learned what a discord ID was. It’s definitely been incorrect in all my other staff apps before discord helper lmao)
Time Played: 453 Hours and counting :)


Availability (Approx. times you play, and time zone): I play most evenings, usually after 5pm EST. Generally availability 5pm-1am EST (or EDT, Bald Eagle. It depends on the time of year and I know you’re gonna get on my ass for it)I own my business so I have the unique capability of being able to hop on to handle issues at most times, so if there is an issue that needs to be handled (hacker, bans, etc), I can normally hop on in pretty quick notice to handle it.

What have been some challenges you've faced as a Tmod?:
Impostor syndrome is probably the biggest issue I work on. I know the rules well, and I know I know them well, but when you have regular users in your face upset about a slay or the implementation of the rules, it can definitely make me feel like I’ve handled a situation improperly. One of the things I’m learning, but still admittedly not the greatest at, is differentiating good players from the hackers. We’ve got some sweaty ass gamers on this server. Another thing I’m learning is differentiating a server having fun, versus instantaneously warnable behavior (slurs, racism, other no-no topics). I’ve definitely err’ed on the side of warning people in some of these edge situations and not everyone is a fan of that. It’s my point of view that I’d rather have a warn that I submitted successfully appealed than let hateful speech go unchecked.

What have you done well as Tmod?:
For the most part I think I handle ban requests, slays, and warnings extremely efficiently. Any of the punishments I deal out I have screenshot backing of, should an appeal or any other issue go through. I have a thorough understanding of the rules, and I ask (probably too many) questions on the back end to make sure things are being handled properly. I can handle a full server with the best of them, and I’m able to quickly and clearly wade through the bullshit if a group of rdm’ers/minges/etc get on.

Have you had any Staff Strikes? (Link Relevant Posts):
I have not.

Have you previously applied for staff? (Link Relevant Posts):
Trusted
T-Mod
Discord Helper

What, in your mind, makes someone a good candidate for Mod? Do you feel that you exemplify these qualities?
I think a good candidate for mod is someone who is willing to sacrifice their life for Dinkleberg’s TTT | Fast Downloads! | Staff Needed. I am willing to be that sacrifice.

All jokes aside, in my own words, I think that a good candidate for mod is active on the server, unbiased in their handling of reports/behaviors, and strives to be friendly with everyone who gets on the server. I think I fulfill these requirements, as well as the more formal ones listed on the forums.

According to the official forum requirements:

• Has an exceptional knowledge of the rules and guidelines of being a staff member, enough to thoroughly train intermediate staff members.
  
• Responses to scenarios: https://forms.gle/PwwGrRk3mCEKuSjN8
  
• No mildly significant or major behavioral issues as of late
  
• Ban requests are consistently made with all necessary information
  
• Can think for themselves, be confident in their decisions, and can objectively handle all situations.
  
• Consistent activity in the community as a staff member and have had Test Mod for a minimum of 2 months.
  
• Has experience handling advanced staffing issues other than gameplay
  
• Strong, detailed community support
  
• 400+ hours in server
  

I think I meet all of these requirements and more.

Did you fill out the required scenario questions for rank you are applying for (Link Here)?: I did!

Other: One of the things I noted in my T-Mod app two months ago is that I expected to be T-Mod a while. If this application is rejected, then I will be. When I made that comment on my last application, I didn’t expect to break my ankle and then put an obscene amount of hours into this server over a month. During that time I learned a lot about this role, and grew a lot closer to some of you guys as well. The only other thing I can say is that I truly have this server’s success in mind, and want to do as much as I can to help it.

I formatted this in google docs hope its not fucking awful. Oh my god it's fucking awful I am so sorry it doesn't wanna paste correctly

[tridl]

HardcoreOven is good people, +1

[Signor Farfalla]

+1 though he cheats in Jackbox

[Im A Bald Eagle]

-1 1 day early

[The Festive Banana]

+1 dude, great staff and player

[Market Down]

I apologize for holding people hostage in Jackbox asking people to rate this before I would start the game I beg @eamtomlinson and @Im A Bald Eagle to please reconsider their votes I was joking and waiting for new players

[BGgamez YT]

I apologize for holding people hostage in Jackbox asking people to rate this before I would start the game I beg @eamtomlinson and @Im A Bald Eagle to please reconsider their votes I was joking and waiting for new players

This is why you dont wanna do this buddy, it comes back to bite you.

[Market Down]

I apologize for holding people hostage in Jackbox asking people to rate this before I would start the game I beg @eamtomlinson and @Im A Bald Eagle to please reconsider their votes I was joking and waiting for new players

This is why you dont wanna do this buddy, it comes back to bite you.

We were playing Jackbox but holding people hostage was 100% a joke

[frost]

+1
Throughout my time playing Dinkleberg’s TTT | Fast Downloads! | Staff Needed, Market Down has always been consistent. From playing for multiple hours at a time, handling reports, interacting with the community, he has done it all. No drama came from him and knew how to handle situations that got out of hand quickly. Think it's time for him to make it to a different shade of green.

[Sailboat495]

+1 even though the market's at ATH