I'm auctioning off Two Unused Diamond Pickaxes with Silk Touch 1, Unbreaking 3, and Efficiency 5. They're both the same thing.

Pickaxe #1

Item: Unused Diamond Pickaxe
Enchants: Silk Touch 1, Unbreaking 3, and Efficiency 5
Starting Price: $5000
Buyout Price: $12000
Price Increase: $500 Minimum
End of Bidding for Pickaxe #1: April 27th at 8 PM EST (GMT -5)

Pickaxe #2

Item: Unused Diamond Pickaxe
Enchants: Silk Touch 1, Unbreaking 3, and Efficiency 5
Starting Price: $5000
Buyout Price: $12000
Price Increase: $500 Minimum
End of Bidding for Pickaxe #2: April 27th at 8 PM EST (GMT -5)

If you decide to bid for one, use this format:

IGN:
Which pickaxe?: [Pickaxe #1/#2]
Your bid [or buyout statement]:

If you decide to bid for both, just make two of the above in your post.

Item: Unused Diamond Pickaxe
Enchantments: Fortune 3, Unbreaking 3, Efficiency 5
Starting Price: $4000
Buyout Price: $15000
Bid Increase: $500 Minimum
End of Bidding: April 18th, 2013 at 8 PM EST (GMT -5)

Age: 11
Location: NY, United States
Time Zone: EST (GMT -5)
Join Date: In-game: Somewhere around May-June 2012 (Took a 2 month break in between like June and September. Came back end of August 2012) Forum: August 26th, 2012
Were you recommended by anyone?: Crippnfeet

Why Should You Become A Moderator: I would like to become a moderator because I am a very helpful person both in-game and in-real life. I know that in-game many consider me this. I honestly get a sense of pride when I help someone and I would like to take it to the next level because I just simply like doing it. I know pretty much every server rule and constantly follow all of them. I do constantly watch over the chat and for example remind those not doing so to use the trade channel if buying/selling/advertising. I am super active in-game and on the forums. I try to get online in-game for at least 1-hour every day. I'm sure I will be able to enforce rules and handle angry players. I am very familiar with all rules and that as mod I will have to enforce those like; watching the chat for inappropriate language or no griefing/spamming and so on. As a moderator, I understand I must put complete devotion into the server and I think I can handle that. Yes, I understand that there are a bunch of things I must learn in order to become and stay a adequate mod. If something confuses me, I won't sit there and feel sorry for myself, I'll learn from topics on the forums discussing the thing that I am confused by or ask fellow mods+ in-game. I check many parts of the forums ranging from; SMP Discussion to Apps etc. I know the privileges of a mod and can definitely handle them. Though more important to me is helping players whether they are being abused, griefed, need water, and so on. I will gladly help them without any sighs or "No's" even if I am tired, annoyed, in a bad mood, and so on. I understand that kicking/banning players is a highly restricted privilege of course and should be done wisely. I know I am capable of this and won't mess it up. Griefing happens so much around me and I would like to be given the privilege to undo and punish those responsible for it is such a annoying thing. I myself have many things on the line and would like to be able to protect them. I would like to make this server stand out more than it already has, one way I can do so is by setting a great example as staff.

I know, you will think that most 11 year olds would not be able to handle this job. Though, I have deeply considered my maturity, knowledge, and learning skills. For example, some people on SMP have mistaken me for someone older than I am because I seem very mature to them. I consider myself bright and friendly, though sometimes I am a slow-learner or forgetful. But I know that as a mod, you must put aside your flaws and do what must be done. I am willing to do so and will do it well.

Please consider this mod application. Thank you for your time.

(Australian Accent) And today mates, we will be looking at some of the most eccentric animal encounters retold by Opticraft's wonderful community.

Here's one now, a rare and uncommon glitching creeper! He is very rare, and he will appear anywhere! He's a fine specimen. I've only encountered this fine beast twice in all of my career so far! This cheeky bastard is one to fool you and has the appearance of a enlarged (When the creeper expands when it is about to blow up.) creeper. He stays fat and chunky all ze time! He no get smaller, he no get bigger! When he near you, he will remain passive and in a neutral state until you hit him. Then, he will start hissing that horrible hiss but, no, he no go boom. He is a fine fellow that drops regular gunpowder that I name "Gunpowder of the Glitchy Creeper" using an anvil just for the sake of it. Here are mighty magnificent screenies of him that I risked my life to obtain!

I've recently heard that even if someone griefs into your say "barn" to kill your animals, the grief can be reported but the animals, as joshskiiz has said "Unfortunately, they cannot be brought back to life." I don't understand this. If the "pen or barn" is protected or not and someone griefs in and kill them all, why can't they be replaced by and operators? If the owner of the animals had legitimately claimed the animals and they were killed by a griefer and cannot be re-breed because either 1 or no animals were left, the griefer should be banned and the animals should be spawned back in.

Thoughts?

Here's one.  

There are 9 Official Ranks on SMP Opticraft. Here are their Official names and perks with an in-depth analysis of each;

1. Guest: When you first join SMP without signing up on the website, this is your rank. Your in-game name is displayed in white on the chat in-game. [Basic Rank-No Special Perks]

2. Member: This rank is given to you when you register on the site you are on right now. You receive the ability to use all features this website has to offer like posting and starting new topics on the forums, voting, msging people and stuff like that. In-game, you receive $500 in-game credits (dollars), a free tiny protection stone, the ability to set 2 homes, and access to the /warp memberworld upon registering! [Voting Info]: You should also "vote" for the server by clicking on the "vote" tab above. By putting in your in-game name and voting on a site, you receive 1 diamond! There are 4 sites you can vote on, 3 of them let you vote for Opti every 24 hours (1 day) and the other lets you vote every 12 hours (1/2 day). Therefore, you can reel in 5 diamonds a day for free just by setting aside a little time!] Your name is displayed in gray on the chat in-game.

3. Trusted: Exactly what it sounds like! Trusted are usually players who have played the server for a while, they are also citizens who people like and trust. If you do the following, you will most-likely obtain trusted; talk to people over the chat, join in on conversations while not using any inappropriate language against any other players or making them feel uncomfortable or bad about themselves. Try to help people out! If someone needs help, see if you can spare a bit of time. This may include joining in on builds, answering questions, or standing up to any players who are abusing other players. Any help will count. Last but not least, NEVER EVER ask, beg, or point out that you should be promoted to trusted! This only DECREASES your chance of getting trusted in the first place! BTW: Only Operators, Administrators, and the Owner can promote you to trusted! [Moderator App Info]: Once trusted, you may apply for the next rank up; Moderator. [NOTE: You may only apply for moderator at specified time, you can't just go out there and post a app. Opti just days ago at this time got 8 NEW Moderators! It would be a stupid move to apply right after they were accepted just because you missed it! Your app will just be moved to the rejected pile and get locked!] [Perks]: Can color text on signs and can place water.] Your name is displayed in orange on the chat in-game. [Note: You must be of Member Rank to get Trusted!]

4. Top Voter: A member and up player who is one of the top 3 who have voted the most for the server. They show extreme dedication to helping to keep this server alive by "spreading the word." (They basically are members who have voted the most during the previous month. They are the Top 3.) If you come in 1st place with the most votes, you get $30 in real life! 2nd get $20 and 3rd gets $10! See [Voting Info] in the member analysis for more info. Name is displayed in a light-green on the chat in-game.

5. Moderator: Player that is given the ability and authority to undo grief and ban the people responsible for it, can also ban/kick spammers. They are those who moderate the chat, and it's players. They do get the ability to fly and place lava but CANNOT spawn in items. They also get access to the staff lounge. [Must be of trusted rank to apply. See [Moderator App Info] in the trusted analysis for more info. Name is displayed in a light, noticeable blue on the chat in-game.

6. Developer: Exactly what it sounds like! Develops Opticraft's specific code. Name is displayed in a dark-green in-game.

7. Operator: Long-time and Experienced Moderator. Has all abilities of a moderator + can spawn in items and give trusted to players. Name is displayed in a turquoise color on the chat in-game.

8. Administrator: Staff member that oversees the whole entire community in-game and forums and is involved in important decisions about all of Opticraft. Has all perks of an Operator. Name is displayed in a dark blue usually. [Though, for example, Nick3306's name is actually displayed in pink at the moment.]

9. Owner: We all know there's only one owner! Pays for all server expenses and codes the plugins that makes Opticraft Opticraft. Takes a look at any problems with the server. Name is displayed in red on the chat in-game.

To achieve higher ranks, you MUST; follow ALL rules and put them into consideration, SHOW MATURITY, don't act like a 5 years old over a iron ingot, and NEVAR EVAR ask to be promoted! This only decreases you chance of getting promoted! Remember, players of moderator and up have the ability to ban/kick you for any inappropriate actions you have committed!

I hope this helped! Enjoy Opticraft!

Link to Official Page giving a brief analysis of each rank: http://www.opticraft.net/index.php/page,SMPInfo.html