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We had a thread like you are suggesting and it never worked out too well.
I can't go into too many details but it was very hard work for Jagex to deal with as people posted with many alts hoping to get picked on 1 or more accounts etc.
This is a really bad idea for the Community.
As for how Jagex hand pick people to become P-Mods is Classified. Best option is to play the game and enjoy it. The odd report here and there is ok too as long as it's a correct report.
I honestly can't see a recruitment thread coming back as it was too much work for Jagex. Thats just my opinion and not a quote from Jagex.
You also said this:-
That means the P-Mods are in hiding and working to protect the Community.
If Jagex hand pick someone to be a P-Mod they will be invited via the Secure InBox system and not over PM. This used to be a very old scam of times gone by.
Further info here Comprehensive Account Security
I can't go into too many details but it was very hard work for Jagex to deal with as people posted with many alts hoping to get picked on 1 or more accounts etc.
This is a really bad idea for the Community.
As for how Jagex hand pick people to become P-Mods is Classified. Best option is to play the game and enjoy it. The odd report here and there is ok too as long as it's a correct report.
I honestly can't see a recruitment thread coming back as it was too much work for Jagex. Thats just my opinion and not a quote from Jagex.
You also said this:-
I have literally not seen one player moderator in-game, which is shocking, to say the least.
That means the P-Mods are in hiding and working to protect the Community.
If Jagex hand pick someone to be a P-Mod they will be invited via the Secure InBox system and not over PM. This used to be a very old scam of times gone by.
Further info here Comprehensive Account Security
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16-Jan-2023 14:43:19
We're 12 years past when Jagex had their 'Are You Community Focused' thread and the way the team operates has changed significantly - much more to a community based role than in the past (see
Player Moderators
). On the above referenced thread you'll find information of what they're currently looking for in potential new PMods as well.
Many who have posted on these forums in the past few years expressing interest in becoming a player moderator think it means they can enforce RuneScape's rules, but that isn't the purpose of the team at all. With this in mind, I'm not convinced that re-opening a means to apply for becoming a Player Moderator is going to produce any different results than the first time. Not intending for this to sound gatekeepy in any way, but it likely will turn up a lot of people who aren't what Jagex is looking for, or are applying for the wrong reasons just as what happened the first time.
No matter what the criteria are for recruitment (whether they accept applications or not, what they look for vs what they don't) there is still the chance that good people out there will get missed - its unfortunate but its always been a bit of luck-of-the-draw, being in the right place at the right time. There really isn't a way to change that, but Jagex is going to make sure that those they do select are suitable for the role, and have been taking steps to pick up on potential bad eggs before they are extended an invite.
Recruitment still happens and there are many Player Moderators that I know of that play Old School every day - in fact, its possible you've passed by a few but wouldn't know it unless they said something. And not only that, even as a non-moderator we can all help Jagex to pick up on the problem spots by being sure to report what we see.
Who knows, maybe one day an invite will end up in your inbox. Anything's possible.
Many who have posted on these forums in the past few years expressing interest in becoming a player moderator think it means they can enforce RuneScape's rules, but that isn't the purpose of the team at all. With this in mind, I'm not convinced that re-opening a means to apply for becoming a Player Moderator is going to produce any different results than the first time. Not intending for this to sound gatekeepy in any way, but it likely will turn up a lot of people who aren't what Jagex is looking for, or are applying for the wrong reasons just as what happened the first time.
No matter what the criteria are for recruitment (whether they accept applications or not, what they look for vs what they don't) there is still the chance that good people out there will get missed - its unfortunate but its always been a bit of luck-of-the-draw, being in the right place at the right time. There really isn't a way to change that, but Jagex is going to make sure that those they do select are suitable for the role, and have been taking steps to pick up on potential bad eggs before they are extended an invite.
Recruitment still happens and there are many Player Moderators that I know of that play Old School every day - in fact, its possible you've passed by a few but wouldn't know it unless they said something. And not only that, even as a non-moderator we can all help Jagex to pick up on the problem spots by being sure to report what we see.
Who knows, maybe one day an invite will end up in your inbox. Anything's possible.
16-Jan-2023 18:32:22
Thank you very much for clarifying a few things for me.
I was not really thinking about a forum thread perse, but more of an in-build account settings application form, where you would be eligible to apply after a certain amount of years playing, maybe some sort of a hidden " account score" and a clean sheet as some requirements. In this application form, you could perhaps be able to give your thoughts on what you think would make a good P-MOD. Give your opinion on what could be improved community-wise, give some information about yourself and about your good/bad sides, etc. By doing this you would not disclose internal matters, but rather have the opportunity to see if players naturally align with those principles. You would also not have the problem that was brought up about the alternative accounts spamming threads and whatnot. I do understand the concerns brought up above, and I do see why Jagex perhaps does it in the way that they do.
About the secrecy factor when it comes to their roles, it also serves a purpose, but I think you could be a bit more transparent so that people know what to expect from their player moderators. As I stated in my topic, I understand that the primary role is to be a role model and help their communities, helping people learn the ropes, spreading positivity, (perhaps testing new concepts, bug detection), and also making sure that people behave the way that they are supposed to. The latter I believe is only a fragment of their duties, but kinda hard to pin-point as it is being hidden more than a cheating spouse's cellphone
Anyhow, I appreciate the lengthy and qualitative responses, and I wish you two the best.
We the community appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Rosa coelum quaerit
I was not really thinking about a forum thread perse, but more of an in-build account settings application form, where you would be eligible to apply after a certain amount of years playing, maybe some sort of a hidden " account score" and a clean sheet as some requirements. In this application form, you could perhaps be able to give your thoughts on what you think would make a good P-MOD. Give your opinion on what could be improved community-wise, give some information about yourself and about your good/bad sides, etc. By doing this you would not disclose internal matters, but rather have the opportunity to see if players naturally align with those principles. You would also not have the problem that was brought up about the alternative accounts spamming threads and whatnot. I do understand the concerns brought up above, and I do see why Jagex perhaps does it in the way that they do.
About the secrecy factor when it comes to their roles, it also serves a purpose, but I think you could be a bit more transparent so that people know what to expect from their player moderators. As I stated in my topic, I understand that the primary role is to be a role model and help their communities, helping people learn the ropes, spreading positivity, (perhaps testing new concepts, bug detection), and also making sure that people behave the way that they are supposed to. The latter I believe is only a fragment of their duties, but kinda hard to pin-point as it is being hidden more than a cheating spouse's cellphone
Anyhow, I appreciate the lengthy and qualitative responses, and I wish you two the best.
We the community appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Rosa coelum quaerit
17-Jan-2023 09:48:52 - Last edited on 17-Jan-2023 09:58:20 by II GENESIS
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