@MarcoCeppi That is actually easy to answer. I want to serve the Ask Ubuntu community as a whole. Not just through answering the questions, which would limit my usability to specific topics. Hence, I think becoming a moderator is the logical step forward if you want to continually serve the site in as many aspects as possible.

@TheX I am strongly against the act of cruelty against anyone and anything. It doesn't matter whether it is against fellow human beings or poor animals. I find acts of cruelty inhumane and simply unimaginable. If possible, they should be prosecuted according to the relevant law.

@MichaelMrozek I personally think adding a diamond to the back of my name wouldn't have too much of a negative impact at all. Instead, I think the added focus on my past, current and future actions would only ensure that I stay on guard on all times. In other words, I don't feel pressurized about the change at all.

@StefanoPalazzo Basically nothing. From what I remember about the theory of moderation, a moderator should have to do as little as possible. So, if I am elected, I would try to preserve the current nature of the site as much as possible.

@MarcoCeppi I don't think this so-called super vote is going to affect my voting habits at all. Because I already cast my votes as if it is the final judgment and hence take immense care and attention before voting.

@rlemon Even if I agree to the user, I will still confine myself to hear from both the sides. In this case, consulting with the moderator regarding the situation and getting to know the events that led to this particular decision would be crucial. And, if possible, I will try to convince both the sides regarding the actions of the other sides to try and cool the situation down.

@TheX As long as humor stays as humor, I will just be fine with it. But, anyone can instinctively feel when the fun factor is getting too much out of hand. In that case, I will try to curb the fun to make sure that it doesn't go beyond.

@andybleaden There is no better way to induce others than to personally involve yourself in the event itself. So, I think my participation should be more than enough to encourage more people to participate in Ask Ubuntu (inclusive of new people asking questions).

@rlemon I have, many a times, extended my hand when I know there is someone looking for help and I know I can help them to safety. I have noted in the past that advising the users that there is almost nothing to lose and everything to gain has always helped them from getting discouraged. So, I think encouraging users in times of distraught has always been an useful remedy to their problems.

@MichaelMrozek If necessary, trying to contact the user in question and explaining to him that many flags have been raised against his rather irritating behavior and he should probably either think about his current state or he should take a break for a while. If the user still continues with his own ways, then suspending the user for a given period of time wouldn't be inappropriate.

@MarcoCeppi In my opinion, I think moderators mainly focus on all the janitorial work of the site like cleaning up the site of spam and poor quality content, etc. If they genuinely follow the theory of moderation, they shouldn't be doing anything significant at all.

@rlemon I would say my self-confidence in dealing issues under pressure would be my defining character.

@TheX Trying to reach the user and explaining to him that such behavior is unwelcome here. If that doesn't produce the desired effect, hopefully a temporary suspension would.

@StefanoPalazzo I already spend most of the time that I spend on Ask Ubuntu in the chat. Moderating the chat room shouldn't be too tough of a chore when you are already part of the chatting group. Moderating the room is necessary because it is the next line of support after the site itself. It will either make or break the user's impression about our site.

@rlemon If the action that I took was in fact pre-mature, then I would apologize to the necessary party and try to undo the effects of my action.

@TheX The current moderators already have a public trello board set up. I think continuing with that will be a great way to get the community involved and engaged.

@rlemon What I am very poor at? Trying to convince people why I came at a particular conclusion..

@MichaelMrozek If the question is more suited for the other site and both the site and the question will only benefit, then it is appropriate to be migrated. If not, then it is better to be closed as off-topic in the parent site. I haven't seen the amount of migrations that has happened in this case. So, I can't comment about any possible change in this regard.

@TheX As an advocate of transparency myself, I am happy to see someone who believes in transparency. I would try to make decision making as much transparent as possible, as that would enable the community to make a wiser opinion regarding the decision. Saying that, from what I have read from the moderator terms, there are certain things that shouldn't be exposed to the general public and I seek no compromise on that.

@NN Sure, why not? More users means more quality questions and even more quality answers. In every way possible, it only seems to benefit the overall efficiency of the site. If your question was about what I would do to get new people, then I think producing and maintaining quality content should be the top priority. Other than that, promoting Ask Ubuntu is not just limited to the moderators and I would continue to promote the site regardless or whether I am elected as the moderator or not.

@rlemon If I can understand the core meaning of the low quality content, I would try to edit it to make it more useful and meaningful. If that is not possible, then I would post it in the chat room hoping that someone else will finish off the task that I intended to start. I try not to downvote or flag when the problem is fixable. Regarding comments, I would ask the OP to be more specific and relevant and request to stick to the problem in hand.

@TheX If the person accepts that he has made a mistake and apologizes, there is nothing that can be done after that. Other than advising the person to move on with other things and to ask him to be more thoughtful about the implications of his actions.

@NN Personally I think the interest to make Ask Ubuntu a better place should come from the person himself. If the person cares about Ask Ubuntu, he will do what he feels is right. And regarding meta, I think things like adding important decisions and discussions made in the meta to the newsletter might be useful and helpful to the community. (Yes, this is derived from your suggestion.)

@TheX In Ubuntu itself, other than Ask Ubuntu, I contribute in bug triaging and translating. Outside of that, I spend my time in philosophical and literature books, to improve my critical thinking. But, since I am still a college student, most of my time is spent in my education.

@NN The feeling when you get when you wholeheartedly do things, which helps others. That, I think would be the most rewarding aspect of being a moderator for me.

@NN I only commit in things that I am confident that I can truthfully and sincerely accomplish. So, I think I will make it a point to not only visit the site, but to ensure the smooth running of the site itself. Regardless of the duration.

@NN If I found even the slightest part of the moderating duty that would make me uneasy or nervous, I wouldn't have stood up for the nomination. So, the answer is no.

@rlemon Questions should be downvoted when they are not really a real question or when they are merely stating their opinion. Answers should be downvoted when they don't actually answer the question in hand. But, that is just my opinion though.

@RebeccaChernoff Well, I couldn't make it to the actual chat session. Nonetheless, I feel it has been a valuable discussion. I have noted many pointers that have been mentioned here. Overall, the standard of the question and the thoughts given into the question more than just impresses me. Many thanks to you for organizing such an enriching and engaging session.