# Open call for forum Moderators! **URL:** \ **Category:** Meta\ **Created:** [November 7, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435 "2021-11-07T15:33:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shawn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/shawn/32/187_2.png) [@Shawn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Shawn)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/1 "2021-11-07T15:33:38Z")
With the recent transition of Dan @decentralistdan from a community forum volunteer Moderator, to a Zcash Foundation Ecosystems Relation Manager we no longer have a Mod on the team who is not working directly for the Foundation. In the past we have had several community volunteers (myself and Dan both started as volunteers) that have helped moderate this forum. We feel that it is important for there to be person’s not directly working for ZF to be on the Mod team for accountability and decentralization. **So we are asking for any forum members who have been here awhile (no specific time restriction) to let the community know if you are interested in becoming a volunteer Moderator**. Similar to the [last time we had an open call](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/poll-vote-for-community-mods/37741) **interested volunteers can simply comment in this thread** and we will hold a community poll. * * * Important Info: Moderators are expected to fairly and consistently uphold the Forums Code of Conduct: [https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/faq](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/faq) And abide by the Moderation Policy: > [@Zcash Community Forum Moderation Policy](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-community-forum-moderation-policy/32538): > > This post is to help Zcash Community Forum participants understand how the moderators approach the [Code of Conduct](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/faq). Regarding who is a Moderator: The Zcash Foundation bears legal responsibility for maintaining this forum and appoints moderation staff as needed. Our Moderators: @shawn who is Lead Moderator of the forums supported via independent contract @dodger who works for Zcash Foundation @decentralistdan who works for ECC. As the community grows, so will moderation needs and we are open… Any Moderators who do not abide by the above policies and procedures can be removed from the Moderation team at any time at the sole discretion of the Zcash Foundation. ---
**Author:** ![tokidoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dc4da7/32.png) [@tokidoki](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/tokidoki)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/2 "2021-11-08T02:45:17Z")
Hi @Shawn, I am interested. My timezone is UTC+7 so it may helps to add more diversity to when moderator team can respond to posts i.e. I am active when Colorado is asleep. I also want to express that I will err towards no-censorship when it comes to a 50/50 situation in the forum. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![artkor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/artkor/32/28573_2.png) [@artkor](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/artkor)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/3 "2021-11-08T05:41:03Z")
I think there should be a big enough team to at least try to compete with the quality of moderation with @Shawn. I can close the “windows” when America is sleeping, but I need to be moderated myself in some places))) ---
**Author:** ![dontbeevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@dontbeevil](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/dontbeevil)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2021, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/4 "2021-11-08T07:02:40Z")
I support both of them as forum moderators. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/shawn/32/187_2.png) [@Shawn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Shawn)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/5 "2021-11-18T22:01:31Z")
Bumping this thread for visibility. Thanks for volunteering @artkor and @tokidoki ! We are going to keep this thread open for one more week to see if more are interested in applying before making the call whether to hold a poll or simply make a decision. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/shawn/32/187_2.png) [@Shawn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Shawn)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/7 "2021-12-05T17:53:56Z")
After speaking with ZF we have decided to add @tokidoki to the community Moderation team! @artkor also applied, but since I have decided to not fully retire we felt that one community volunteer would be sufficient to keep things together. Since Toki was the first to apply for the open call for Mods and has shown to be an active contributor the community, we thought they would be a good fit for the team. Please extend a warm welcome to Tokidoki! ---
**Author:** ![artkor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/artkor/32/28573_2.png) [@artkor](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/artkor)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/8 "2021-12-05T20:03:31Z")
> [@Shawn](#): > > but since I have decided to not fully retire I’m very glad about it. Thank You, Shawn! ---
**Author:** ![Daft](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ab992/32.png) [@Daft](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Daft)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/9 "2021-12-05T22:39:14Z")
I think it’d be awesome to contribute as a moderator. As a volunteer, I presume the person would moderate on whatever schedule and time constraints work for them? I admit, I probably still have a lot of learning to do. I’m pretty new here, but I can visualize how Zcash fits into the future. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/shawn/32/187_2.png) [@Shawn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Shawn)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/10 "2021-12-05T22:42:42Z")
Thanks for the interest @Daft , as you can read above, Tokidoki is the new community Mod. We are fine with three active Mods (myself, Toki, Dan) for now, if more positions open in the future we will post an open call again. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/shawn/32/187_2.png) [@Shawn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Shawn)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/open-call-for-forum-moderators/40435/11 "2021-12-05T22:43:05Z")
Closed on December 5, 2021, 10:43pm UTC