How to become one of them

[Kreekakon]

Besides being high, and mighty, another reason some people want to become mods is to get into the circle of "popular elite members". These group(s) usually consist of mods themselves, and other members who are on very good terms with them who have contributed a lot to the forums in general which makes them seem "high-ranking/popular" to the community. Many forums will have this sort of group, although it is usually unwritten outright as to who these people are, but most people will have a general idea of who they are when you give thought about it.

I'm all for every member on a forum being equal, I really am, but if you think about what I just said you'll notice that it probably is true to some extent. It may be a cynical way to look at it, but anyone who gets into these groups will feel very good about themselves even if subconsciously.