Staff Application

So, you want to be one of us. In order to join us, you need to meet the following requirements:

  1. You need to have "a nod of acceptance" from each of the staff members.

That's... all, actually. We don't like rules; we don't like requirements. We are just looking for someone who is interested in this project, who is trust-worthy and dedicated enough to share the burden of the requests that are piling up on us. Nevertheless, since "a nod of acceptance" is too vague, perhaps the following would be more helpful in terms of what we are looking for in a reviewer:

  1. You should be insightful and (in)considerate.
  2. You need to have an idea of what you're talking about.
  3. You have to agree with our reviewing philosophy.

Simple, no? However, since we do not know anything about you, we need a way to determine whether you fit those criteria. Hence, we've devised this brilliant plan known as the application.

Please copy and paste the following questions onto a blank e-mail, answer the questions and send the e-mail to pedants[at]gmail[dot]com along with a sample review. Answers to these questions are optional, however, they are recommended in order to provide us an insight to "who you are as a person." A couple of tips from us before you begin (because we are nice like that):

  • Do not get too preoccupied with coming up with "the right answer." We don't care about right answers; we are more concerned about how well you justify your opinions.
  • With that being said, justify your opinions and explain your points whenever possible.
  • Proofed. Poofreed. Proofread.

Basics

  • Alias:
  • Location (country):
  • Age (optional):
  • Website (if applicable):
  • How many hours do you take to complete a review? How many reviews do you usually complete in a week?

Relating to Web Reviews

  1. How would you treat a flame (a hate mail)?
  2. Please visit Chiba. If you could give one suggestion to the owner of this site, what would you suggest? (This is not a trick question. Think carefully about your answer.)
  3. What type of site do you like to review? (If possible, send us a review you have completed for a site in this category. You can choose to send it as a supplement to or a replacement of the required sample review.)

Would We Like You?

  1. What type of chocolate do you like? (Answer carefully. It all comes down to this one question. Your acceptance will be based on this answer alone.)*
    • White
    • Dark
    • Mint
    • Milk
    • Other. Please specify.
    • I don't like chocolate.
  2. Have you seen Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon? If yes, what do you think of Chiba Mamoru? If no, name one fictional character that you hate and explain why in one paragraph.
  3. Would you say a lot about a few things or say little about everything?
  4. If you could ask each of us a question, what would you ask?
  5. Pick out the grammatically correct sentence among the following ones: (If possible, explain why that particular sentence is right and/or why the other two are wrong.)
    • I think silly is overrated.
    • Everyone should be entitled to their own opinions.
    • On the other hand, it's just my being weird.
  6. What do you consider a priority when reviewing a site? In other words, what is your purpose as a reviewer? When would you feel like you've done a good job? (It is recommended that you answer these questions in paragraph form.)
  7. How do you usually handle spelling and grammar errors on the site that you review? (For example, do you mention them? Do you correct them?)
  8. What do you consider to be your personality quirks?
  9. If there were no punishment for any actions that you perform, how would you like to torture your worst enemy?

*That was a joke. If you took us seriously, Captious Pedants might not be the right place for you. Stop here. If you decide not to listen and submit your application anyway, we might drive you insane in our letter of acceptance. And if we do, we will not pay for your medical bills, and we will deny any responsibility.

Along with the answers to these questions, attach a sample review containing the date it was written. If you do not have a sample review, consider reviewing one of the sites on our Waiting List.

We check our email fairly often, so we should get back to you within two months or four years at the latest.