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[kinggroin]

Would be an amazing thing to say, and it be true. Imagine being paid to write official topics for the forum or moderate or handle back end stuff?

The thought crossed my mind thinking on how absolutely large and influential this forum has become over the years. It's probably THE source for most gaming news I'd imagine (GAF -> Internet -> GAF) and had me wondering when does a forum transcend into something like a full blown website similar to other loved sites like say, The Verge or IGN?

The guy (Evileore) is super busy, so maybe a Mod would be able to tell us if he's ever thought about moving the forum in that direction.

As much love as there is, there's be no shortage of folks wanting in on the action!

 

[Salsa]

pfftt Evilore is busy playing pillars

that cheat!

 

[maxcriden]

Are mods paid? (Genuinely asking, no idea if they are)

 

[MrGerbils]

Why would they do that?

 

[Log4Girlz]

How much do they still owe blame space?

 

[Escape Goat]

Evilore said nothing drops the panties faster than "I work at NeoGAF for a living."

 

[Camjo-Z]

Don't people already do those things for free, of their own volition?

 

[WillyFive]

Poor Gaming Age.

 

[Freshmaker]

Isn't that the purpose of http://www.gaming-age.com or something?

 

[Floridian]

Are mods paid? (Genuinely asking, no idea if they are)

For modding? I've heard they don't.

 

[JMDSO]

I wouldn't want to mod a forum this size for any amount of money.

 

[Salsa]

you get a bunch of people who basically do PR for companies in here for free by making those huge image/information filled OTs and you want them to start paying them?

Are mods paid? (Genuinely asking, no idea if they are)

no

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Are mods paid? (Genuinely asking, no idea if they are)

Some people pay for thrills, but they get theirs for free.

 

[OctoMan]

Wait, mods don't get paid here? Lol why would they do that

 

[Orbis Tabula]

Wait. Do you mean you don't get paid to post here? I do. I make posts all the time that only EskimoJoe Gold members can see, and you can be one of them for the low, low price of $7.99 a month. PM me for details.

 

[maxcriden]

For modding? I've heard they don't.

I'm surprised. Isn't that quite a bit of free work, then?

 

[Brakke]

did EviLore pay you say this

shill! shill! get the shill!

 

[Dragonborn]

Are mods paid? (Genuinely asking, no idea if they are)

Nope, I believe it's volunteer based.

 

[Maximo]

Wait, mods don't get paid here? Lol why would they do that

You fool it's for the power!!!!

 

[Trojita]

I'm paid per letter typed. Creating threads is extra.

 

[AkuMifune]

I'm surprised. Isn't that quite a bit of free work, then?

All the free tags you can eat and webcam stream into Evilore's Batcave.

 

[Floridian]

I'm surprised. Isn't that quite a bit of free work, then?

I'm sure they find time to do their duties whenever they can.

 

[JDSN]

I thought there was some money changing hands here, some of the OTs of series like Assassin Creed get some gargantuan threads despite being some bullshit series. And all those people defending the XBOX drm getting banned left and right with the same generic script.

 

[Patryn]

Why would this be necessary?

NeoGAF as a forum is working just fine.

Gaming news web sites, meanwhile, are shutting down or expanding their content to include stuff like TV reviews and the like because there's not enough money to be made just covering games.

 

[Kabouter]

You fool it's for the power!!!!

Yes, nothing says power quite like being tasked with keeping discussions civil on an online message board.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Wait, mods don't get paid here? Lol why would they do that

same reason some kids become hall monitor. for the power.

 

[Newlove]

I'm surprised. Isn't that quite a bit of free work, then?

As a moderator on another large site we aren't required to be on at particular times. It's just a rewarding hobby.

 

[Trojita]

Yes, nothing says power quite like being tasked with keeping discussions civil on an online message board.

Unlimited Power!

 

[HK-47]

Yes, nothing says power quite like being tasked with keeping discussions civil on an online message board.

So you agree?

 

[Salsa]

opa gonna have a field day with this thread

 

[kinggroin]

Don't people already do those things for free, of their own volition?

To be fair, we are just a forum, not a journalist website

 

[OctoMan]

did EviLore pay you say this

shill! shill! get the shill!

Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club bloodborne Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club last of us Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club Drive club


I'm richhhhhhh bitchhhhhhhhh

 

[massoluk]

If mod actually get paid, I shuddered at the thought of a mod having to fullfil ban quota. Bishop would make out like bandit though.

 

[Oxn]

I'm surprised. Isn't that quite a bit of free work, then?

Id do it for free too

I would love to feel like a god for one day

 

[Nibel]

Are mods paid? (Genuinely asking, no idea if they are)

No, and I imagine most of them would prefer it that way since if this was the case the entire job would feel quite different.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Neogaf is usually not the source of breaking news. You just hear about it faster here because we're a bunch of nerds browsing websites.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

Why pay people for stuff other people do for free?
There is no shortage of new topics on Gaf. No shortage of people gathering the news. No shortage of people willing to offer their game impressions etc.

I think the reason why GAF is so successful is because its not like all the other sites and forums.

 

[Timeaisis]

Neogaf is usually not the source of breaking news. You just hear about it faster here because we're a bunch of nerds browsing websites.

Did you read the Deus Ex thread today? Because it broke here.

 

[Oxn]

Neogaf is usually not the source of breaking news. You just hear about it faster here because we're a bunch of nerds browsing websites.

We find out info faster than the websites can post them.

Besides if mods were paid then itll be a different dynamic

 

[Jigorath]

Yes, nothing says power quite like being tasked with keeping discussions civil on an online message board.

You also get to change titles. That's gotta be a nice perk.

 

[spekkeh]

Think of all the free E3 tickets you won't get.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Isn't that the purpose of http://www.gaming-age.com or something?

Wait this is still alive? whoa.

 

[TomShoe]

Did you read the Deus Ex thread today? Because it broke here.

We find out info faster than the websites can post them.

Besides if mods were paid then itll be a different dynamic

Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrdddddddddddssssss

 

[The Sarcastic Dude]

I'm surprised. Isn't that quite a bit of free work, then?

Their moderating an internet forum. What work?

 

[davepoobond]

Yes, nothing says power quite like being tasked with keeping discussions civil on an online message board.

You say that now and then you take away our food stamps

 

[Aeana]

I'm surprised. Isn't that quite a bit of free work, then?

It's whatever we feel like doing. I usually just browse normally and take care of stuff if I see it. Sometimes we do major bits of work like when we decide to clean out a whole thread, though.

As for saying I do work here, I'm probably more likely to keep it to myself in light of how seriously people tend to be with their hatred of the staff elsewhere.

 

[ruxtpin]

Please enlighten me if I'm wrong, but seeing as how the owner took a trip across Europe, the forum hardly ever changes, and the mods do their stuff for free - I have a hard time believing it takes a ton of work to keep this place going.

 

[pants]

nerds.

 

[DoktorEvil]

I wouldn't want to mod a forum this size for any amount of money.

So you'd do it for free? Talk about selling your soul...

 

[WalkMan]

Wait, mods don't get paid here? Lol why would they do that

Their only payment is the ability to set their agenda.