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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Mar 7, 2014 10:37:27 GMT -8
Hey guys. I'm sure that some of you have noticed I've been gone a LOT lately. I'm sorry. I thought I could catch up with life and get back to the computer a few hours a week, but I have to come to terms with reality. I don't even own a computer anymore, as of lately. It's too difficult to moderate from a cell phone, and I just plane don't have the time to dedicate that I used to.
I feel sorry to say that I've been absent so much that I don't even know who would be good candidates to add as mods, or possibly even give Admin privledges to... So I'm asking for your help.
You may discuss it here if you'd like, or you may PM me (please don't be offended if it takes me a few days to reply) I'd love to hear who you all think would be great, and even if there's anybody sepecifically that should not be considered. Please, however, keep all negitive remarks about members in PM ONLY. I don't want a riot & we don't need to risk hurting feelings and causing problems.
Would anybody like to volunteer? Bring on the comments guys!
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Post by Demonic Hope on Mar 12, 2014 8:47:20 GMT -8
Johanna would be great. She's on most nights and is super helpful not to mention so experienced. Awaiting Abyss is another great helper. . Rihanna is another one who is on a lot and is a great help
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Post by sparky on Mar 13, 2014 15:15:43 GMT -8
I agree that all 3 would be great:)
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Post by bros108 on Mar 13, 2014 18:53:01 GMT -8
Yes all three are great helpers that know their stuff. I believe demonic hope might be a good staff member too she is very helpful.
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Post by crittercrazy on Mar 14, 2014 6:57:22 GMT -8
A repeat of what everyone else already said- all of them would be great.
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Post by Shooting Star on Mar 14, 2014 13:04:56 GMT -8
shootingstar might be a good staff member. I'm a former mod, lol. I'd be one again if I thought I'd have the time, but I'm about to start a new job, so I don't want to commit to anything right now.
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Post by bros108 on Mar 14, 2014 13:50:31 GMT -8
shootingstar might be a good staff member. I'm a former mod, lol. I'd be one again if I thought I'd have the time, but I'm about to start a new job, so I don't want to commit to anything right now. Sorry to put you on the spot then.
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Post by Awaiting Abyss on Mar 14, 2014 14:50:05 GMT -8
Aw, thanks. I wouldn't mind it, and I have experience managing sites. Though, I've been more of a stalker lately than a poster. lol Not sure if that matters.
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Post by Demonic Hope on Mar 14, 2014 16:50:15 GMT -8
Personally my belief is to keep this forum good we need a variety of people for mods. To many forums get nasty due to bad mods.
I think a variety of breeders and also a few regular gerbils owners would be great.
I think 4 Mods would be nice that way there is normally someone on. Maybe up Moonstone Gerbils to Admin status where she's already our Mod and could approve new members and whatnot.
My ideal lineup if I personally had to chose would be
So Ritzie and Moonstone for Admins.
The Johanna who is a large scale breeder with so much experience.
Awaiting Abyss who is another breeder but also keeps gerbils mostly for pets. Again lots of experience.
Rihanna who is on a lot and has so much patience when answering the same questions many new members ask.
Then maybe either Streetwisegerbils or Catnut who are both very experience pet gerbil owners that are on and very helpful
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Post by rhianna on Mar 17, 2014 20:35:55 GMT -8
I'd love to be a mod if there's no one who's a better choice. I just don't know that I'm experienced enough to be considered. I've only had three gerbils. But I've got a lot of research under my belt.
Johanna and Awaiting Abyss come to mind as great potential admins though. Really it's up to Ritzie and the current mods to decide.
I agree with everyone that DH has mentioned. I also think that she'd be a good mod herself as well. I'll come back and let you know if I think of anyone else who should be considered. Have you thought about taking applications, Ritzie?
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Post by crittercrazy on Mar 18, 2014 9:05:43 GMT -8
I definitely agree that Demonic Hope would be good too. And Rhianna I think research definitely counts for something. I've had six gerbils but a lot of what I know is from research too. Also you seem to be on frequently so I think you and all the other mentioned members would be great.
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Post by Sunny&Sandy on Mar 18, 2014 19:11:22 GMT -8
I think all of these are good suggestions!
ETA - Sparky, I know you are a long-time member with lots of posts. If you're thinking about being around more often now (I know you recently came back from a couple months off), I think it'd be great to have you as a mod, too!
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Post by sparky on Mar 19, 2014 3:09:48 GMT -8
Thanks. I'm definitely staying around now and I'd be happy to be a mod.
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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Mar 21, 2014 10:45:36 GMT -8
I've only had 2 people priveately message me offering assistance. I do not own a computer anymore, and only haev access to one at work (depending on the position I'm working)and it's basically impossible for me to do any Admin functions from the mobil site or app. Zoom & Scroll can only be handled for so long!
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Post by Demonic Hope on Jul 3, 2014 21:13:14 GMT -8
Have you made any choices yet Ritzie?
I know a lot of people are getting frustrated with the long wait time to be approved. So perhaps making Moonstone a mod so she can approve new people might help?
As a forum we are quite easy going. I don't believe in over a year on here that I've seen more then one small squabble.
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