1. How would you deal with a user who produced a steady stream of valuable answers, but tends to generate a large number of arguments/flags from comments?

It really depends on the quality of the arguments and flags. If they are quality, I confider it always better than a no-active user.

2. How would you handle a situation where another mod closed/deleted/etc. a question that you feel shouldn’t have been?

We would bring it up to discussion in the moderator chat and come to a conclusion, as we did before.

3. In your opinion, what do moderators do?

Moderators are responsible to serve the community and make sure the value of the content post by the user is of high quality.

4. A diamond will be attached to everything you say and have said in the past, including questions, answers and comments. Everything you will do will be seen under a different light. How do you feel about that?

I do not care too much :) I'm a moderator since the first election and I'm used to it.

4. In what way do you feel that being a moderator will make you more effective as opposed to simply reaching 10k or 20k rep?

There is not many people who want to be actively involved in the community. I think the more the better.

1. How would you deal with a user who produced a steady stream of valuable answers, but tends to generate a large number of arguments/flags from comments?

I tend to approach answers and comments at an individual level. Even if 80% of the comments are flagged, I will make sure to take swift and appropriate action on those items. 20% of valuable answers may be good enough to spark the aha-moment in some users so they can create value for the whole ecosystem with the offered solution.

2. How would you handle a situation where another mod closed/deleted/etc. a question that you feel shouldn’t have been?

I will sleep on it and if I still feel strongly about it, then I will seek clarification / understanding on the principle that was used in that moderating action via chat.

3. In your opinion, what do moderators do?

Moderators ensure that the boundary system that was agreed on by its community is utilized in ensuring appropriate discourse to the benefit of the community. Moderators should also encourage dialogue if they perceive opportunities to improve the system to the benefit of the expanding community.

4. A diamond will be attached to everything you say and have said in the past, including questions, answers and comments. Everything you will do will be seen under a different light. How do you feel about that?

I will try to shine bright like a diamond - like Rihanna.

5. In what way do you feel that being a moderator will make you more effective as opposed to simply reaching 10k or 20k rep?

It would take me years to provide meaningful content to get to that level. That is not my aspiration. I see my role as helping the free flow of information and that other users can get to those numbers with less stress and with more enjoyment - if they choose to do so.

1. How would you deal with a user who produced a steady stream of valuable answers, but tends to generate a large number of arguments/flags from comments?

I would encourage the user to continue producing valuable answers by giving good feedback if that's the case. I don't think this should affect the other mentioned attitude, which in that case I would try to approach the user respectfully and see why he/she is having that behaviour. Maybe he/she has a good reason or fair point to do that.

2. How would you handle a situation where another mod closed/deleted/etc. a question that you feel shouldn’t have been?

I would try to contact the other mod and give my opinion on that matter. This will help me understand why he/she did that.

3. In your opinion, what do moderators do?

Moderators should keep the community inside the limits of the established framework. They also have to provide feedback on how to improve the system. In addition to this, all their contributions should be an example, for all other users, on how to participate and provide feedback in the community.

4. A diamond will be attached to everything you say and have said in the past, including questions, answers and comments. Everything you will do will be seen under a different light. How do you feel about that?

"With great power comes great responsibility".

5. In what way do you feel that being a moderator will make you more effective as opposed to simply reaching 10k or 20k rep?

As I mentioned before, I believe that being a moderator will make me more effective as a Developer, Technical Leader and Entrepreneur in Cardano's community. This way I can provide more value to it, not only contributing with everything that is within my reach but also by building better products and integrations for the ecosystem.