Congratulations to our newest Mentor - Purrbox! - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

Karegg · 03-22-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FishEggs

:ju mp:

We're all glad that you are here!!!!!!
Hip, Hip, HOOORAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY

Whoa.

**Ziggy953** · 03-22-2008, 08:30 PM

Welcome back!!

pitt420dude · 03-23-2008, 08:21 PM

So Purrbox you used to be a moderator, and then weren't, and have now returned? Are there different levels of mods and if so, is there a link to a page that explains what each means?

**Purrbox** · 03-23-2008, 08:57 PM

Not quite. I used to be a mentor. Took a few months off from the forum during which time I also ceased being a mentor. Once I returned to the forum I took a few weeks to ensure that I was going to be sticking around before finally giving in to An t-iasg about considering becoming a mentor again.

Below I've tried to give an overview of the various roles on Aquarium Advice. I might be slightly off on some of the rights of each group, but it should give you a pretty good idea of the difference between Admins, Moderators, and Mentors.

Mentors are members of the forum that have demonstrated that they are knowlegable about the hobby. They take an active role helping out other members to get started, figure out problems, etc. They do not have any sort of administrative authority on the forum (can't move threads, split posts, merge posts, deal with spammers, etc.), but because they take on the role of helping to ensure that the questions are getting answers they do free up the moderators and admins to spend more time on those adminstrative tasks.

Moderators are the ones that make sure that things keep running, by keeping things in order, reminding members to act within the forum guidelines, moving threads to the appropriate location if posted in the wrong forum, etc.

The Admins are the owners of the forum. They are the ones that get into the guts of the code and provide us with all the enhancements to the software, take care of viruses, ban users that act inappropriately, etc.

Glenc · 03-23-2008, 09:20 PM

You are a true treasure to this or any forum you choose to grace with your presence. You are to me the heart and spirit of what AA is about, and what drew me here in the first place. Welcome back Joy.

pitt420dude · 03-25-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Purrbox

...members of the forum that have demonstrated that they are knowlegable about the hobby. They take an active role helping out other members to get started, figure out problems, etc..they take on the role of helping to ensure that the questions are getting answers...

This is you to a "T"!

Thank you again personally for your help in anwering mine (and many others) questions! You're truly an asset to AA.

GlitcH · 03-25-2008, 11:59 AM

Joy will always be my mentor.........if she types it you can be sure it will be informative, helpful, and accurate. Welcome back to where you belong Joy.

meegosh · 03-25-2008, 02:53 PM

I just wanted to chime in since Purrbox has personally given me some much needed help. Like others have said, you are not only extremely knowledgeable but you explain things in a way that is easy for anyone to understand. You do not become impatient with silly questions (like mine about using polyfiber from home depot for filter media, LOL!).

This is what makes you stand out in this forum of over 15,000 people. Keep up the good work on these forums and in your tanks!

-Steve

rich311k · 03-25-2008, 06:26 PM

Congrats, Joy!

happygirl65 · 03-31-2008, 09:40 PM

Nice work Joy! And thanks for all the loads of help you have given me.

03-22-2008, 08:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,091 Images: 5	Welcome back!! __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

03-23-2008, 08:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 949 Images: 11	So Purrbox you used to be a moderator, and then weren't, and have now returned? Are there different levels of mods and if so, is there a link to a page that explains what each means? __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

03-23-2008, 08:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 4,544	Not quite. I used to be a mentor. Took a few months off from the forum during which time I also ceased being a mentor. Once I returned to the forum I took a few weeks to ensure that I was going to be sticking around before finally giving in to An t-iasg about considering becoming a mentor again. Below I've tried to give an overview of the various roles on Aquarium Advice. I might be slightly off on some of the rights of each group, but it should give you a pretty good idea of the difference between Admins, Moderators, and Mentors. Mentors are members of the forum that have demonstrated that they are knowlegable about the hobby. They take an active role helping out other members to get started, figure out problems, etc. They do not have any sort of administrative authority on the forum (can't move threads, split posts, merge posts, deal with spammers, etc.), but because they take on the role of helping to ensure that the questions are getting answers they do free up the moderators and admins to spend more time on those adminstrative tasks. Moderators are the ones that make sure that things keep running, by keeping things in order, reminding members to act within the forum guidelines, moving threads to the appropriate location if posted in the wrong forum, etc. The Admins are the owners of the forum. They are the ones that get into the guts of the code and provide us with all the enhancements to the software, take care of viruses, ban users that act inappropriately, etc. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

03-23-2008, 09:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Glenc Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,068	You are a true treasure to this or any forum you choose to grace with your presence. You are to me the heart and spirit of what AA is about, and what drew me here in the first place. Welcome back Joy. __________________ 125 gallon, Crypt green gecko, Crypt undulata "broad leaf" Lobelia cardinalis small and large form. H.corymbosa "compact" Crypt parva, Downoi, Bacopa. 2x 150 Wt 10000k HQI Metal Halide, 2x 65 Wt 6700k-Colourmax

03-25-2008, 11:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
GlitcH Aquarium Advice FINatic Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI Posts: 618 Images: 4	Joy will always be my mentor.........if she types it you can be sure it will be informative, helpful, and accurate. Welcome back to where you belong Joy. __________________ 92G Corner Planted Community - 46G Bowfront -90G behind my bar - 20G Planted Shrimp Tank

03-25-2008, 02:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
meegosh Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 308 Images: 2	I just wanted to chime in since Purrbox has personally given me some much needed help. Like others have said, you are not only extremely knowledgeable but you explain things in a way that is easy for anyone to understand. You do not become impatient with silly questions (like mine about using polyfiber from home depot for filter media, LOL!). This is what makes you stand out in this forum of over 15,000 people. Keep up the good work on these forums and in your tanks! -Steve __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank today! 10g - 1 Male & 2 Female Guppies & 10+ Fry, Tons of Ghost Shrimp Plants: Java Moss 30g Long - 6 Neons, 2 Diamond Tetras, 4 Peppered and 2 Albino Corys Plants: Java moss, Amazon Sword

03-25-2008, 06:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,746 Images: 35	Congrats, Joy!

03-31-2008, 09:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
happygirl65 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: DeBorgia, MT Posts: 651 Images: 7	Nice work Joy! And thanks for all the loads of help you have given me.

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