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Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 09, 2005, 07:00:33 PM
There has been talk about this in other threads, but I think we need to bring it all together.

My thoughts on admins are that it should be someone that is a) around often, b) knowledgable on web design/layout and c) really wants to do it.  I see the admin job as a big responsibility, being available to do backups, fix database problems, and pretty much cure cancer if it comes down to that.

As far as moderators, I don't really care.  I can make all the main regulars mods of something if you really want.  Or whatever we decide.

However, I'm not a fan of "rotating modship", as that requires more time on the part of the admins to update all that information, and I don't want people thinking that their "powers were cut off shorter than someone else's" or any kind of bullshit like that.  Let's keep this as easy and friendly as we can for everyone.  If someone really wants to be a mod, and they're not down the road, we can consider that on a case-by-case basis, but I don't like this floating idea.


All that being said, I'd like to nominate Thantos for admin (because he's already helping me and he needs access to a variety of admin panels) and a variety of others for modship including Cheez, DK, Fitlike, -Ken-, and RobR.

As I've said before, I want this to be a community-run board.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: VBprogrammer on April 09, 2005, 09:56:44 PM
I'll be a mod, wish I could admin but I just plain don't know enough!
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: A Bit of Fruit on April 09, 2005, 11:57:55 PM
How about i finally have my name in bold, yo
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Ken Fitlike on April 10, 2005, 12:01:11 AM
Quote from: "Ober"
However, I'm not a fan of "rotating modship"
I actually meant the suggestion more as an election to be held every few years or so but if that's impractical then fair enough.
Quote from: "Ober"
My thoughts on admins are that it should be someone that is a) around often, b) knowledgable on web design/layout and c) really wants to do it. I see the admin job as a big responsibility, being available to do backups, fix database problems, and pretty much cure cancer if it comes down to that....I'd like to nominate Thantos for admin(because he's already helping me and he needs access to a variety of admin panels)
Seems like he's doing it already so I'll second that; he'll probably have us using smf before long, though. ;)
Quote from: "Ober"
I can make all the main regulars mods of something if you really want
I'm not sure that this is such a great idea.
Quote from: "Ober"
for modship including Cheez, DK, Fitlike, -Ken-, and RobR
Second Govtcheez without any shadow of doubt(can't imagine him not being a mod); the others, too - I'd like to give it a go as I'm certainly around quite a lot but someone else would have to second me.

I'd like to nominate jkim; I'd like to suggest Canuck & Stealth, too. Actually, I see your point, Ober, about making everyone mods; Salvelinas springs to mind, too....

Okay, I'll stick to one mod nomination: jkim.

I suppose a poll should be created once nominations etc are finished so we can vote.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Mike on April 10, 2005, 01:07:48 AM
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Seems like he's doing it already so I'll second that; he'll probably have us using smf before long, though. ;)

/me crackles
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Betazep on April 10, 2005, 01:36:41 AM
>>>>I suppose a poll should be created once nominations etc are finished so we can vote.

I am staying out of this one...

I wouldn't mind if Ober just hand picked a few people to help him  (particularly cash contributers).

But whatever solution you guys come up with is fine by me.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: [stealth] on April 10, 2005, 05:35:58 AM
I don't want to be a mod, I couldn't think of anything worse to be honest.  Besides which, I doubt we'll really even need them at such an early stage.  But yeah I'm fine with whoever you guys choose, but I'll nom. axon because he's a fucking champ.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Govtcheez on April 10, 2005, 08:04:31 PM
I'd be a mod, but I'm probably going to be really hands off unless it's absolutely necessary.  I don't think we've got enough members here that we need a ton, unless we do a lot by board.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Jake on April 10, 2005, 08:14:00 PM
Quote from: '[stealthy
']I don't want to be a mod, I couldn't think of anything worse to be honest.  Besides which, I doubt we'll really even need them at such an early stage.  But yeah I'm fine with whoever you guys choose, but I'll nom. axon because he's a fucking champ.


 :039:  :cool:

I think that two mods, and two/three admins will be enough for our community right now, and here is why. Upto 3 admins would be a good idea because then we pretty much always would have one around, if others are on vacation or something. Both admins and mods should be "regular regulars", and hence I don't think that jkim would be a good candidate (other than that she would be great!). Also, at least one mod should be from accross the pond...

I agree with Cheez as mod of course, and I'm up for the second spot if everyone agrees that is.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: -KEN- on April 10, 2005, 08:14:33 PM
Mod me up, scotty.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: drakkenkorin on April 10, 2005, 08:39:01 PM
i wanna be a mod - not b/c i feel that we'll need to be moderated or anything along those lines as we've all been around for a while so we all pretty much know our button.

i just wanna see my name in lights so to say.

:D
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: imperito on April 11, 2005, 01:04:02 AM
I think we are forgetting a very important thing... That is the people responsible and what responsibilities they have for providing services to people who pass certain postcount milestones.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: jkim on April 11, 2005, 01:10:44 AM
Haha, then maybe I don't want that mod position...

(but I do :P)
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Betazep on April 11, 2005, 02:39:07 AM
I do not want or desire any type of modship... but I would love it if my title were forever...  "Blue Sink Member"
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Rob on April 11, 2005, 03:17:56 AM
http://forums.entropysink.com/profile.php?do=editprofile

... and use custom title option :)
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Rob on April 11, 2005, 03:18:59 AM
Oh, and I'd like to declare my interest in modship, if that's not too forward of me...
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Betazep on April 11, 2005, 03:27:13 AM
Quote from: Rob
http://forums.entropysink.com/profile.php?do=editprofile

... and use custom title option :)


ahhh... fuck.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: A Bit of Fruit on April 11, 2005, 04:25:27 AM
woo! Didnt know the stuff was enabled yet
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: [stealth] on April 11, 2005, 06:44:59 AM
>> If you can read this - then you are gay.<<

:044: damn drakk, that made me laugh so fucking hard.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: drakkenkorin on April 11, 2005, 09:36:30 AM
gay_victims ++;
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 09:39:16 AM
LMAO!!
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: [stealth] on April 11, 2005, 09:43:57 AM
Quote from: Rob
Oh, and I'd like to declare my interest in modship, if that's not too forward of me...


That's very English of you Rob.  Pardon me for saying so, of course.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Rob on April 11, 2005, 09:52:31 AM
No, no please, after you!
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: [stealth] on April 11, 2005, 09:54:58 AM
That's awfully kind of you, but please, I insist.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 10:09:57 AM
http://forums.entropysink.com/showgroups.php?

VBP and Face, if you want to mod a specific board that is not already covered, let me or one of the admins know.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Govtcheez on April 11, 2005, 10:11:41 AM
Are you girls done kissing yet?
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: drakkenkorin on April 11, 2005, 10:24:52 AM
haaaaaay,

who changed my custome title?
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: drakkenkorin on April 11, 2005, 10:25:22 AM
pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Ken Fitlike on April 11, 2005, 10:27:30 AM
Dk, is that a Stormtrooper in your avatar or are you just pleased to see me?
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 10:38:01 AM
Quote from: Govtcheez
Are you girls done kissing yet?

 :wtf:  What?
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Govtcheez on April 11, 2005, 10:45:45 AM
Talking to stealth and Rob
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Rob on April 11, 2005, 10:48:10 AM
Oh, I'm terribly sorry old bean. Did you want some tongue too?
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: A Bit of Fruit on April 11, 2005, 11:31:16 AM
Quote from: ober
http://forums.entropysink.com/showgroups.php?

VBP and Face, if you want to mod a specific board that is not already covered, let me or one of the admins know.

I dont care if im a mod or not really...but if you need me then i shall oblige ;)
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 11:33:30 AM
Well, until you tell me what board you want (one of the boards that are not already moderated), I'm not going to add you.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Jake on April 11, 2005, 12:36:05 PM
I would like to nominate Tama for the c++/c mod, and Perspective for the java board.

You could also add me to Books and photography if yer soul pleases.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Rob on April 11, 2005, 12:36:45 PM
Quote from: axon
I would like to nominate Tama for the c++/c mod, and Perspective for the java board.
 
You could also add me to Books and photography if yer soul pleases.

Seconded.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Betazep on April 11, 2005, 12:37:08 PM
Quote from: axon
I would like to nominate Tama for the c++/c mod, and Perspective for the java board.

You could also add me to Books and photography if yer soul pleases.

Hey.... that sounds good.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Perspective on April 11, 2005, 01:27:23 PM
Im up for Java modding. :)

/me gets a warm fuzzy feeling.... oh wait, damn i spilled my coffee all over myself :(
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2005, 01:28:00 PM
You're already there Perspective
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ygfperson on April 11, 2005, 04:39:17 PM
i'd admin or mod... not demanding anything though. my name's just out there if nobody else has time or wants to
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 04:43:02 PM
pick a forum if you want to mod one.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: joshdick on April 11, 2005, 04:44:23 PM
I'd be happy to mod, say, the math forum :)
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 04:46:12 PM
Done.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ygfperson on April 11, 2005, 04:53:27 PM
Quote from: ober
pick a forum if you want to mod one.

a linux forum, maybe? i know me and imperito were the only ones who made a lot of use out if it before, but it's your discretion

oh, on the main forum page in the grassy theme the hardware and software forums have an extra 'hardware' and 'software' link that's overwriting some other text
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: Mike on April 11, 2005, 04:53:51 PM
Two mods for the math forum?!?!
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: pianorain on April 11, 2005, 04:57:30 PM
Quote from: Mike
Two mods for the math forum?!?!
You know how riled up people can get when discussing math.  They might need it.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 04:58:58 PM
Quote from: Mike
Two mods for the math forum?!?!

Well... I didn't see that you added San-drax until I was already in there.  It ain't gonna hurt nothin.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 05:00:30 PM
Quote from: ygfperson
a linux forum, maybe? i know me and imperito were the only ones who made a lot of use out if it before, but it's your discretion

If it's alright with you, unless someone else asks for it, I'd request that you just post those questions in the software forum.
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: imperito on April 11, 2005, 05:33:58 PM
Can I be high priest?
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: -KEN- on April 11, 2005, 05:35:06 PM
Blue theme? Check
VB? Check
Super powers? Check
Gay Gay Internet Nerds? Check, check, and check.

:nyd: Back in my own skin, boys! :nyd:
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: jkim on April 11, 2005, 05:59:40 PM
Ooh, I feel so high and mighty...thanks obe!
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 09:36:45 PM
Don't thank me, others nominated you and Mike or Fitlike actually put you in power (only because they beat me to it ;) )
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: jkim on April 11, 2005, 09:52:18 PM
Then I guess it's a good thing I already thanked KenF
Title: Mods and Admins
Post by: ober on April 11, 2005, 09:54:13 PM
This thread is closed for discussion for now.  Our moderator slots are complete as of right now.  PM me to reopen discussion about it.