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I'd like to know before I go searching for replies for my next Support Leader application, what is the minimum amount of characters needed for the Moderators to actually consider the submitee?  I've had two SL applications rejected because, apparently, I'm too blunt.  It would appear that it's impossible to offer any kind of support with a two or three sentence reply, thus I need to fluff my replies a little more.

So what is it, 500 words per reply?  1000 words?  Am I supposed to write an essay whenever someone needs help with they boyfriend?  Because if that's the case, there are some currently appointed Support Leaders that are slacking on the job.

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fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff

Thats the basic formula.

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Quote: from greatescape11 at 2:06 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff  

Thats the basic formula.

Thanks, I will try to work on that.

*adds fluff*

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this won't easily answer your question, but looking at it gives you an idea. http://www.golivewire.com/forums/peer-nabsii-support-a.html
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Quote: from greatescape11 at 2:06 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff  

Thats the basic formula.

No no no you forgot something

fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff  *Suck up to mods*  fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *Thankyous* fluff


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Quote: from WindLord at 5:10 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
Quote: from greatescape11 at 2:06 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff  

 Thats the basic formula.

No no no you forgot something

fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff  *Suck up to mods*  fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *Thankyous* fluff

haha. Did someone get an application rejected?

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Quote: from WindLord at 4:10 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
Quote: from greatescape11 at 2:06 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff

 Thats the basic formula.

No no no you forgot something

fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *Suck up to mods* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *Thankyous* fluff


No actually I forgot this:

fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff *answer question* fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff
"Hope this helps. If you ever need to talk to someone, feel free to PM me.  I would be happy to help you out."



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I've written some replies that were over 1000 words long, sometimes 400 or less. But there is no minimum amount. It should seem to flow well and that you're not rushing it. Be articulate and descriptive and you might as well go into details. Try to apply your experiences to the situation and give as much help as possible. Instead of saying "go see a counsellor", you could say "Seeing a counsellor, perhaps alone or even with a parent, can really help the situation. They are professionals trained to deal with the situation and can help offer new and unique perspectives to see things in a different light. They can also help you find the cause of your problem and how to deal with it effectively without hurting anyone".

So you just have to be as empathetic and descriptive as you can. Really put your heart into it and show that you can reassure the person. Give as much help as possible. But obviously there might be some topics that you can't be that descriptive in. In that case help there too, just don't put that one on your SL application. It takes a while to get some really good ones, but dedication is a key factor here.

And also, there are support leaders that focus more on eHelp replies than hugely detailed replies in the support forums.

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I look for about 8-10lines plus.

And not short sentence, new line. A whole proper paragraph.

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So basically if a thread is only calling for one or two sentences of support, don't bother replying?

I'll keep that in mind.

Post edited at 2:25 pm on Aug. 17, 2008 by CaliKevin

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While that counts as support, the idea is probably to choose responses that show you're willing to actually set aside the time necessary to provide the more in-depth kind of replies.

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Quote: from CaliKevin at 10:24 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
So basically if a thread is only calling for one or two sentences of support, don't bother replying?
NO, that's not the point. Still give help if you can, because as a Support Leader that what you'd be there for. I made so many more supportive replies than just the ones on my application. I just chose the best ones. There will be times when you can't write a great deal, but you still reply because you want to help people out when and if you can.

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If I see something that "requires 2lines of support", I'm sure I could up it a bit longer than that. There are ways to extend what you're saying. Not just "oh, do this and it'll be good"

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Quote: from UnusualOne at 2:28 pm on Aug. 17, 2008
If I see something that "requires 2lines of support", I'm sure I could up it a bit longer than that. There are ways to extend what you're saying. Not just "oh, do this and it'll be good"
My replies never consist of that.  That's what I'm trying to say.  The mods looking over the applications rarely consider the content of the post, just how long they are, and it's pretty ridiculous.

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