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« 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.

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« Reply #1 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!

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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2005, 11:57:55 PM »
How about i finally have my name in bold, yo
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« Reply #3 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.
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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. ;)
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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.
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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.
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« Reply #4 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. ;)

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« Reply #5 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.
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« Reply #6 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.
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« Reply #7 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.

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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2005, 08:14:00 PM »
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']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.
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2005, 08:14:33 PM »
Mod me up, scotty.

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« Reply #10 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.

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« Reply #11 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.

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« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2005, 01:10:44 AM »
Haha, then maybe I don't want that mod position...

(but I do :P)

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« Reply #13 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"
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« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2005, 03:17:56 AM »