2020 Moderator Election

Hi there, my name is Rory Alsop. I have been a pro-tem mod here for many years, and a mod on various Stack Exchange sites for around 10 years. I currently moderate 6 ranging from the vary technical (Infosec) to more artistic (Music Practice & Performance), and living in Scotland I have a useful timezone for moderating and being around for things.

I am a father of three sporty, outdoors-y kids, currently ranging from 13 to 19.

My answers to the moderator questions are here to give you some flavour of how I approach moderating.

Hi, I'm Stephie.

I have been a member of Parenting SE for well over five years now and I feel I have a good grasp of how this specific corner of the SE universe works.

Over the years, I have noticed that I gradually shifted from creating content towards moderating activities, following the privileges that come with increasing reputation. Throwing my hat into the ring for this election is kind of a logical next step, now that the site has both graduated and is one moderator short.

I know what being a moderator feels like on a daily basis, having been entrusted with my first diamond on Seasoned Advice in early 2018 and a second one on Gardening SE a few months later. While I don't hesitate to use the Mod Hammer, I believe in a strong and self-empowered community - not unlike my parenting philosophy that focuses on gentle guidance and support over giving orders. I do act swiftly and with determination where mod action is needed though.

I am am mother of two (13 and 10) that both have given us unique challenges, but I wouldn't want to miss one day, as hard as some of them were.

Link to questionaire.

My name is Christopher Walker (SomeShinyObject) and I'd like to submit myself as a candidate for moderator on Parenting.SE.

To address my qualifications for site management:

I've been an active member of Parenting for seven years, answering questions, editing, flagging, assisting, and reviewing all manner of content. I am the only member on this site to hold the steward badge, have 209 helpful flags, and have remained in the top 3 reviewers for 5 of the 6 review categories.

To address my qualification on the subject of the site:

I am a father of five. Their ages range from 5 months to 9 years old. We are a multi-cultural, multi-lingual family as I am an American living in Japan with my wife being a Japanese citizen. I have been through the ups and downs of family life and am continually advancing in my efforts to raise my children in a sometimes difficult world so that they become productive members of society.

If elected, I hope I can serve this community well and execute the duties of a moderator to the best of my abilities.

I have answered questions given about this election here

I would like to nominate myself to be a moderator ..

my goal will be to improve and enhance features and services.

I have strong technical experience. and looking forward to help people.