IMAHAPPYFATLARD
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User name: IMAHAPPYFATLARD
Name
IMAHAPPYFATLARD
Your Age
22
Location
Gresham, Oregon
Your SteamID
STEAM_0:0:46678939
Your DiscordID
IMAHAPPYFATLARD#7646
Have you managed servers previously? No
On what servers do you usually play on and which one would you like to moderate?
I usually play on Valve servers and trading servers. I would like to be a moderator on the Blackwonder US Trade Minecraft server.
Why would you like to become a moderator?
The main reason I would like to become an admin is to give back to the Team Fortress 2 community that has given me so much in the past. I have been a big Team Fortress 2 fan for many years. No matter how my day has gone, I can rest assured that the Team Fortress 2 community will be a supportive and fun outlet for me to come home to.
Given the positive impact the Team Fortress 2 community has had on me, I have decided that I want to give back in to the community. What better way is there to give back than being a server admin! While I know that the duties and responsibilities of being an admin are at times far from glamorous, I would be willing to work through those times for the sake of bettering the community I care so much about.
Do you know and have spoken to any of the current staff members? No
When are you usually available to play?
This is my usual play schedule (PST): Mondays: 2 pm-12 am Tuesdays: 6 pm-11 pm Wednesdays: 2 pm11 pm Thursdays: 6 pm-11 pm Fridays: 6 pm-12 am Saturdays: 2 pm-12 am Sundays: 2pm-10 pm
Please give us your ideal way of punishing players, specific to the server you want to moderate
How would you go about punishing a hacker, spammer, simple rulebreaker, etc?
Please note that these are just my opinions on what appropriate punishments should be. If there are any standards Blackwonder admins have in place, I will be more than happy to abide by them. Here I will detail how I would punish different types of offences:
• Hacking: Results in a permanent ban from the server. Hacking should not be tolerated in any form.
• Foreign Language in Voice Chat – Ask the player to speak English > 1hr mute > 2hr mute > 6hr mute > 24hr mute > 3 day mute > 1 week mute > 1 month mute > 3 month mute > permanent mute.
• Impersonating Admin: 1 day ban > 1 week ban > 1 month ban > 3 month ban > Permanent ban
• Poor Quality or Broken Mi Ask them to adjust their mic settings (possibly turn down gain) > 1hr mute > 2hr mute > 6hr mute > 24hr mute > 3 day mute > 7 day mute > 1 month mute > 3 month mute > Permanent mute
• Spamming: Ask them to stop spamming > 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence> 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence.
• Calling Out an Undercover Admin - 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence > 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence
• Racism/Bigotry: 1 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > permanent mute/gag/silence.
• !calladmin abuse: Ask them to stop abusing !calladmin > 1hr ban > 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent ban
• Advertising Hacks or Exploits: 1hr mute/gag/silence > 1 day mute/gag/silence > 1 week mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > permanent mute/gag/silence
• NSFW Spray: kick + spray ban until spray is approved by an admin
• Griefing: Ask them to stop griefing > kill > 1hr ban > 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 24hr ban > 1 week ban > 1 month ban> 3 month ban > Permanent ban
How I would deal with different types of situations on specific servers:
• Trade
Since I have spent most of my private server time on trade servers, I will go more in-depth here:
o Hacking/Exploiting: Hackers and exploiters should not be tolerated on any server, especially trade servers. Since trade servers are usually pretty casual in nature, hackers can really have a negative impact on the server.
o Scam Advertising or Phishy Links: 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence> 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence.
• VSH
o The only real problem that I have experienced in Saxton Hale servers is mic spamming when the player dies and is not happy about it. This should be punished by: Asking the player to calm down > 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence> 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence.
• 2fort
o The main problem I see in 2fort games is snipers using walls or aimbots. This should be punishable by a permanent ban.
• Times X Servers
o Times X Servers seem to have the common problem of spawn killing. This should first be punishable by a warning >
1hr ban> 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 24hr ban > 3 day ban > 7 day ban > 1 ban > 3 month ban > Permanent ban.
• Uber Upgrades/Zombie Fortress
o From my experience, both of these game modes’ problems involve rude/inappropriate chat spam. This should be punishable by a warning > 1 day ban > 7 day ban > Permanent ban
• MvM
o MVM seems to be a game mode where things either go great or horrible. Teams usually find a way to cooperate with each other or despise each other by the end of the round. Mic and chat abuse seems to be the main problem with MvM, especially when the team fails a round. This should be addressed by a warning > 1hr ban> 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 24hr ban > 3 day ban > 7 day ban > 1 ban > 3 month ban > Permanent ban.
Is there any other information you would like us to know about?
In real life I have some administrative experience that would prove highly beneficial if I were to be chosen to be an admin for Blackwonder. Previously, I was an assistant manager of a Jimmy John’s restaurant. Hiring, firing, and helping employees improve their work lives were just a few of my responsibilities while working there. The interpersonal skills I gained from that job were invaluable, and would come to play in my benefit if I were chosen to be an admin.
Another reason I think I am a good candidate to be an admin is my personal background. I grew up in Portland, Oregon. Throughout my schooling years, I was taught to never put up with any type of racism or over derogatory language whatsoever. While I understand that some people may not speak in the most positive manner (especially on the internet), I understand that there are grey areas and boundaries that should not be crossed. Profanity that targets, one’s race, gender, sex, or abilities is clearly unacceptable and has no place in the Team Fortress 2 community. Given my background, I would consider myself a good judge of what should be a bannable offence, and what would be deserving of a lesser punishment, such as a warning.
Also, I know that there are certain grey areas that apply to certain gamemodes that Team Fortress 2 offers. I would not be quick to “drop the Banhammer” on anyone that I deem worthy. I would be willing to learn from other Blackwater admins on the severity of the punishments that certain actions warrant. Also, I am able to recognize that there are certain situations that are not clearly black and white, and that some discretion would be required.
Another reason I am a good candidate to be an admin is that I am very familiar with trading and potential scams. Unfortunately, I have been witness to quite a few trade scams, so I am familiar with most of the scams out there. I have spent a lot of time on the Blackwonder Minecraft trading server recently, and I have not witnessed any scams take place. That being said, I have only seen one admin on the server, and they appeared to be away from their keyboard when I was in the server. If someone were to attempt a scam, I don’t know if they would have been able to punish the player, as they were not actively playing the game. Seeing the apparent lack of admins on the server is part of what brought me to apply to Blackwonder in the first place. While my sample size of time on the server is relatively small, there seems to be a need for an admin on the Minecraft server.
In addition to my observation of the lack of admins on the Minecraft server, I believe that some of my college experience would prove beneficial to Blackwonder. I started out in college as a computer science major, and have taken up to 300 level programming courses. While these courses may not seem relevant to being an admin, I see them being beneficial in learning the command structure of Team Fortress 2. I am not very familiar with admin commands in Team Fortress 2, but given my previous coding experience, I think that I would be an excellent candidate for learning new commands. Also, my experience could come in handy in server management, if that would be asked of me.
Along with my programming experience, I am generally a nice and agreeable person. The main reason I would like to be an admin would not be to just punish people. I would not be afraid to hand down punishments when they are required, but that is not the main reason I am applying. I have generally good social skills, and I would enjoy getting to know server members and communicating with people on the servers in general.
Along with Team Fortress 2, I have a lot of other gaming experience. Through the course of my life, I have almost put 2 YEARS of playtime in to the Halo franchise. I have played in the big leagues and know that games can be competitive at times. This experience can help me when things get heated between people during a game. I would be well-equipped to defuse tense situations should they arise.
Although I do not know any of the Blackwater staff, or almost anyone in the Blackwater community, you can know that I would be a valuable asset to your team. I have never gotten in to any major arguments with people online, and I am a kind person. I am willing to address conflict if the need arose, but I do not search it out. I would love to be your most recent addition to your moderating team!
Overall, I think that my previous skills, knowledge, and experiences would make me an ideal candidate for an admin on Blackwonder servers. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Are you proficient in languages other than English? No
Name
IMAHAPPYFATLARD
Your Age
22
Location
Gresham, Oregon
Your SteamID
STEAM_0:0:46678939
Your DiscordID
IMAHAPPYFATLARD#7646
Have you managed servers previously? No
On what servers do you usually play on and which one would you like to moderate?
I usually play on Valve servers and trading servers. I would like to be a moderator on the Blackwonder US Trade Minecraft server.
Why would you like to become a moderator?
The main reason I would like to become an admin is to give back to the Team Fortress 2 community that has given me so much in the past. I have been a big Team Fortress 2 fan for many years. No matter how my day has gone, I can rest assured that the Team Fortress 2 community will be a supportive and fun outlet for me to come home to.
Given the positive impact the Team Fortress 2 community has had on me, I have decided that I want to give back in to the community. What better way is there to give back than being a server admin! While I know that the duties and responsibilities of being an admin are at times far from glamorous, I would be willing to work through those times for the sake of bettering the community I care so much about.
Do you know and have spoken to any of the current staff members? No
When are you usually available to play?
This is my usual play schedule (PST): Mondays: 2 pm-12 am Tuesdays: 6 pm-11 pm Wednesdays: 2 pm11 pm Thursdays: 6 pm-11 pm Fridays: 6 pm-12 am Saturdays: 2 pm-12 am Sundays: 2pm-10 pm
Please give us your ideal way of punishing players, specific to the server you want to moderate
How would you go about punishing a hacker, spammer, simple rulebreaker, etc?
Please note that these are just my opinions on what appropriate punishments should be. If there are any standards Blackwonder admins have in place, I will be more than happy to abide by them. Here I will detail how I would punish different types of offences:
• Hacking: Results in a permanent ban from the server. Hacking should not be tolerated in any form.
• Foreign Language in Voice Chat – Ask the player to speak English > 1hr mute > 2hr mute > 6hr mute > 24hr mute > 3 day mute > 1 week mute > 1 month mute > 3 month mute > permanent mute.
• Impersonating Admin: 1 day ban > 1 week ban > 1 month ban > 3 month ban > Permanent ban
• Poor Quality or Broken Mi Ask them to adjust their mic settings (possibly turn down gain) > 1hr mute > 2hr mute > 6hr mute > 24hr mute > 3 day mute > 7 day mute > 1 month mute > 3 month mute > Permanent mute
• Spamming: Ask them to stop spamming > 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence> 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence.
• Calling Out an Undercover Admin - 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence > 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence
• Racism/Bigotry: 1 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > permanent mute/gag/silence.
• !calladmin abuse: Ask them to stop abusing !calladmin > 1hr ban > 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent ban
• Advertising Hacks or Exploits: 1hr mute/gag/silence > 1 day mute/gag/silence > 1 week mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > permanent mute/gag/silence
• NSFW Spray: kick + spray ban until spray is approved by an admin
• Griefing: Ask them to stop griefing > kill > 1hr ban > 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 24hr ban > 1 week ban > 1 month ban> 3 month ban > Permanent ban
How I would deal with different types of situations on specific servers:
• Trade
Since I have spent most of my private server time on trade servers, I will go more in-depth here:
o Hacking/Exploiting: Hackers and exploiters should not be tolerated on any server, especially trade servers. Since trade servers are usually pretty casual in nature, hackers can really have a negative impact on the server.
o Scam Advertising or Phishy Links: 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence> 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence.
• VSH
o The only real problem that I have experienced in Saxton Hale servers is mic spamming when the player dies and is not happy about it. This should be punished by: Asking the player to calm down > 1hr mute/gag/silence > 2hr mute/gag/silence > 6hr mute/gag/silence > 24hr mute/gag/silence> 3 day mute/gag/silence > 7 day mute/gag/silence > 1 month mute/gag/silence > 3 month mute/gag/silence > Permanent mute/gag/silence.
• 2fort
o The main problem I see in 2fort games is snipers using walls or aimbots. This should be punishable by a permanent ban.
• Times X Servers
o Times X Servers seem to have the common problem of spawn killing. This should first be punishable by a warning >
1hr ban> 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 24hr ban > 3 day ban > 7 day ban > 1 ban > 3 month ban > Permanent ban.
• Uber Upgrades/Zombie Fortress
o From my experience, both of these game modes’ problems involve rude/inappropriate chat spam. This should be punishable by a warning > 1 day ban > 7 day ban > Permanent ban
• MvM
o MVM seems to be a game mode where things either go great or horrible. Teams usually find a way to cooperate with each other or despise each other by the end of the round. Mic and chat abuse seems to be the main problem with MvM, especially when the team fails a round. This should be addressed by a warning > 1hr ban> 2hr ban > 6hr ban > 24hr ban > 3 day ban > 7 day ban > 1 ban > 3 month ban > Permanent ban.
Is there any other information you would like us to know about?
In real life I have some administrative experience that would prove highly beneficial if I were to be chosen to be an admin for Blackwonder. Previously, I was an assistant manager of a Jimmy John’s restaurant. Hiring, firing, and helping employees improve their work lives were just a few of my responsibilities while working there. The interpersonal skills I gained from that job were invaluable, and would come to play in my benefit if I were chosen to be an admin.
Another reason I think I am a good candidate to be an admin is my personal background. I grew up in Portland, Oregon. Throughout my schooling years, I was taught to never put up with any type of racism or over derogatory language whatsoever. While I understand that some people may not speak in the most positive manner (especially on the internet), I understand that there are grey areas and boundaries that should not be crossed. Profanity that targets, one’s race, gender, sex, or abilities is clearly unacceptable and has no place in the Team Fortress 2 community. Given my background, I would consider myself a good judge of what should be a bannable offence, and what would be deserving of a lesser punishment, such as a warning.
Also, I know that there are certain grey areas that apply to certain gamemodes that Team Fortress 2 offers. I would not be quick to “drop the Banhammer” on anyone that I deem worthy. I would be willing to learn from other Blackwater admins on the severity of the punishments that certain actions warrant. Also, I am able to recognize that there are certain situations that are not clearly black and white, and that some discretion would be required.
Another reason I am a good candidate to be an admin is that I am very familiar with trading and potential scams. Unfortunately, I have been witness to quite a few trade scams, so I am familiar with most of the scams out there. I have spent a lot of time on the Blackwonder Minecraft trading server recently, and I have not witnessed any scams take place. That being said, I have only seen one admin on the server, and they appeared to be away from their keyboard when I was in the server. If someone were to attempt a scam, I don’t know if they would have been able to punish the player, as they were not actively playing the game. Seeing the apparent lack of admins on the server is part of what brought me to apply to Blackwonder in the first place. While my sample size of time on the server is relatively small, there seems to be a need for an admin on the Minecraft server.
In addition to my observation of the lack of admins on the Minecraft server, I believe that some of my college experience would prove beneficial to Blackwonder. I started out in college as a computer science major, and have taken up to 300 level programming courses. While these courses may not seem relevant to being an admin, I see them being beneficial in learning the command structure of Team Fortress 2. I am not very familiar with admin commands in Team Fortress 2, but given my previous coding experience, I think that I would be an excellent candidate for learning new commands. Also, my experience could come in handy in server management, if that would be asked of me.
Along with my programming experience, I am generally a nice and agreeable person. The main reason I would like to be an admin would not be to just punish people. I would not be afraid to hand down punishments when they are required, but that is not the main reason I am applying. I have generally good social skills, and I would enjoy getting to know server members and communicating with people on the servers in general.
Along with Team Fortress 2, I have a lot of other gaming experience. Through the course of my life, I have almost put 2 YEARS of playtime in to the Halo franchise. I have played in the big leagues and know that games can be competitive at times. This experience can help me when things get heated between people during a game. I would be well-equipped to defuse tense situations should they arise.
Although I do not know any of the Blackwater staff, or almost anyone in the Blackwater community, you can know that I would be a valuable asset to your team. I have never gotten in to any major arguments with people online, and I am a kind person. I am willing to address conflict if the need arose, but I do not search it out. I would love to be your most recent addition to your moderating team!
Overall, I think that my previous skills, knowledge, and experiences would make me an ideal candidate for an admin on Blackwonder servers. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Are you proficient in languages other than English? No
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