A few people have asked me if they can have a staff position, or how people get appointed.

Staff positions are not automatically appointed after a certain length of time. Generally speaking, itsallPC members are approached when there is a need. Members are considered based on these merits.

• Frequent visitation
  Staff members should visit at least once a day if they can. Staff needs to react fast if non-conformant content is posted.
• Fairly high degree of computer knowledge, or ability to learn quickly.
  Staff members are expected to actively engage in assisting people with their problems. This is not possible if they don’t have a reasonably wide basic understanding of the PC, or if they have a knowledge that is entirely composed of misconception or conjecture.
• Willingness to help
  itsallPC is non-profit and members do not expect to get anything out of helping people, except the satisfaction of helping someone out of their confusion.
• Good attitude
  Many people who are skilled with computers adopt an arrogant perception of the average PC user. We here at itsallPC believe that not everyone needs a great wealth of knowledge, just as a car mechanic doesn’t expect everyone to possess the ability to rebuild an engine.
• Don’t ask
  Anyone who requests a staff position will never get one. The previous two points outline why. Motivation to help and good attitude should preclude any desire to elevate yourself above your peers. Asking for a staff position shows that you don’t have the selflessness that is expected from staff members.

Being a member of our moderator team is no great honor or power. It is responsibility and duty.