Rebecca Chernoff http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d8c43bb4c449d8054aebdd4ad98c6f6c?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Rebecca Chernoff asked: Can you explain (or link if you can easily find it) an example that demonstrates a valuable contribution to the site that shows your leadership / how you would handle something as a moderator?
Anders Rask http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/1cf349aea02c67fca273a5428cbdd26d?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Anders Rask answered: I can give an example: using the "suspicious vote pattern" I tracked down 4 sockpuppet voters so far. By going into the logs I cross referenced IP log entries and brought forward persons who fabricated questions with one user and answered them with another.
Anders Rask http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/1cf349aea02c67fca273a5428cbdd26d?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Anders Rask continued: In general I’m not sure about the "leadership" thing. Moderators got special powers, but they should be used discreetly not as a hammer
Rebecca Chernoff http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d8c43bb4c449d8054aebdd4ad98c6f6c?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Rebecca Chernoff noted: Being a leader on the site doesn't mean only in the mod tools.
Stuart Pegg http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6d11f2969573e2a07ff99f6c4b0237f1?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Stuart Pegg noted: Leadership doesn't have to be standing at the front shouting; it can be simply saying "I think this is a good direction, everyone agree?"
Stuart Pegg http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6d11f2969573e2a07ff99f6c4b0237f1?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Stuart Pegg answered: Here's one example of being firm but fair: Respecting the newcomer Rep and Privilege limitations when considering to downvote , and one for an original take on an old problem: Most wanted hitlist of unanswered questions?
Stuart Pegg http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6d11f2969573e2a07ff99f6c4b0237f1?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Stuart Pegg continued: Oh and I still hold the highest flag weight on the site. :) http://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/badges/65/deputyhttps://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/badges/65/deputy
SPDoctor http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/78e4cc5b2cf1160437ed3aa96250c508?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG SPDoctor answered: I think the important thing is to be polite and diplomatic. And explain things clearly. I often go over my posts numerous times before publishing.
Lori G. http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/c568142ba48f81682f0422baff564408?s=16&d=identicon&r=PG Lori G. answered: The only current examples that I have are encouraging others to answer, and pointing out questions to people that I know who might be able to answer specific questions. But handling issues will arise. I haven't had any encounters, but like to think that I can be polite and fair if there is an issue that needs to be addressed.