In the name of democracy. We're having the people decide who they want to be led by.
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In the name of democracy. We're having the people decide who they want to be led by.
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Originally Posted by Uprising
Ok guys, I have a couple of things to say.
First of all, It's ok if you call me EPX, ERBoH :laugh:
But seriously, I thank all of you guys supporting me in this, I love you guys!
Also, I never said I would leave this forum completely. I said I would leave this forum for a couple of weeks, just to focus on school. I just didn't need that much time to recover. I left the forum for 4 days, and I felt like a new human. I'm doing great in school, and I get more sleep. It's impossible to leave this place.
I completely agree with you Dion, I should work my way up.
Castiel, I agree with you too, and I completely understand if you don't support me in this.
I am modding Intellectual Discussion, but the place is completely fine as it is, without a mod.
I haven't been able to show you that I can moderate, because nothing big has happened. I have deleted a post, and I stopped possible spam. But I see what you are hinting at. I have been saying a few things in the Mod panel, but not that much, so I see what you are saying there as well. Also, don't blame ERBoH for this thread. Blame me, if anyone. I sent a message to ERBoH after the spam attack earlier today. This is exactly what I wrote:
GLOBAL MODERATOR:
[spoiler:3x3oavmb]Now, I know this could be seen as arrogant, but that's not the purpose.
I'm not begging you of becoming a GM, I'm asking you if there is something I can do to become one.
Earlier today, the whole forum was attacked by a new forumer called "DylanDigerydoo". He spammed the whole forum with new threads, and I'm completely serious when I say that he spammed up more than 7 pages of the ERBoH discussion section. And the worst part was that the global moderators were asleep during his spamming spree.
Since I live in Sweden, I can prevent this from happening. I am awake when you are asleep. I was awake from the first spam post he made until he was deleted, but I couldn't do anything. My question, like I said before, is "Is there a way for me to become a Global Moderator". I want to prevent these things from happening to this forum, because I care about it. I spend more than 10 hours a day on this forum, even if I have school.
I understand you if I can't, but an answer is really appreciated.
Sincerely, Epic Doctor X[/spoiler:3x3oavmb]
So don't blame ERBoH for anything.
Once again, thanks for all the support. Global Moderator or not, I'll see you guys soon again ;)
Your PM you sent Rob did bring up a very good point. As Kurt said on a different topic, we need GMs on here around the clock to prevent things from happening at night like they did here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Epic Doctor X
Because the forum has a say as to who becomes a Mod /rolls eyes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uprising
This should stay within the Mod Discussion board and if EPX gets promoted, then an announcement would be made. Plus your above comment just wreaks of ignorance.
EPX: It's more of a random thing for Rob to just suddenly say "hey, do you all want EPX as a GM", making it a poll and going public with it when there was an understanding that any promotion types would be polled to the Mods/GMs. Plus he never actually gave a reason for this sudden decision. It was completely out of left field. So yes, I do blame him because he did it in such an unprepared way.
[quote=Majin Castiel]Because the forum has a say as to who becomes a Mod /rolls eyes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uprising
This should stay within the Mod Discussion board and if EPX gets promoted, then an announcement would be made. Plus your above comment just wreaks of ignorance.
EPX: It's more of a random thing for Rob to just suddenly say "hey, do you all want EPX as a GM", making it a poll and going public with it when there was an understanding that any promotion types would be polled to the Mods/GMs. Plus he never actually gave a reason for this sudden decision. It was completely out of left field. So yes, I do blame him because he did it in such an unprepared way.[/quote:2kuhe53v]
Point taken
I just think users could be happier if they got to choose some of these things. Think of this as an election of sorts.
Mods/GMs would know better who to appoint. Besides, if forumers dislike a certain person, they can potentially block said person from being promoted when he deserves that right. I don't believe that's right at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uprising
Rob's obviously trying something new. I think that regular members should get a say in who should become a GM, because it introduces a variety of opinions and points.
I think EPX should be a GM. Start him off on Level 1 and see if he shows potential, than carry on.
Besides being nice, EPX has helped me in stressful situations, helped others I know for a fact, and is always there to lend a hand. So what if he hasn't been active in a section? Isn't that the task of a mod? To keep things running smoothly? Can't improve something that's working fine. Personal support section never has any trouble. Most sections don't. When I was DR4H mod, I never did a single thing. It was a title. GM's help the most. I do believe EPX should be a GM.
Then what was the point of discussion about how Mods get promoted to GMs? If it's just gonna be a random popularity poll and not one based on feedback from Mods/GMs, then I see very little reason for Mods to be Mods anymore. Just promote random people based on a poll to GM.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wumbo
I honestly believe that we should give power to the people. If members can't even decide which among them should get promoted then this place is just one big oligarchical hellhole. Besides, I don't think anyone on this forum is so mature as to not get a person promoted because they dislike him/her. Anyway, it's the majority vote so if one person doesn't want someone to become GM it doesn't mean the rest of the forum will follow suit.
Most of the people giving feedback right now are mods :wat:
Basically this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thanatos
There was no vote amongst the members to have Dion as 2nd admin, so I see no reason as to why a GM should be voted upon. Take a consensus from the current mods/GMs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thanatos
It is better this way, mods and normal members alike can decide for themselves.
Admin is a much higher power than GM is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Majin Castiel
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Originally Posted by Uprising
I'm not. I don't think Thatonas is except for Necromortis.
Because nothing says "deserving GM" than a popularity contest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thanatos
@Uprising: YOU DON'T SAY?! OMG, I TOTALLY DIDN'T KNOW THAT! /rolls eyes/ Stop stating the obvious. I'm doing a comparison between the two.
And I compared Admin to GM by saying Admin is a higher power than GM is. Your point?Quote:
Originally Posted by Majin Castiel
Cast, there's a difference between being blunt, and being condescending.
I'm mod of Super Random and co-mod of Intellectual Discussion. XDQuote:
Originally Posted by Nova
Yup, I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wumbo
He wouldn't even be considered for a GM spot if he didn't deserve it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Majin Castiel
100% THIS. EXACTLY WHAT I'VE BEEN TRYING TO SAY.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thanatos
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Originally Posted by Uprising
There was NO poll for the members to vote on for Dion to become an Admin. It was a GENERAL CONSENSUS amongst the MODS & GMs to have him promoted.
There should be NO reason as to why this can't be done for GM, instead of having it as a damn popularity contest.
Having Mods/GMs give their consensus on who gets promoted to Moderator was discussed and agreed upon, effectively eliminating the need for Mod apps. There's no popularity contest poll for who becomes the next mod. Zero need for this to be done with GMs.
Those are the most awesome mod positions to have together. XDQuote:
Originally Posted by Thanatos
Anyways, its clear that my position on this isn't being understood or is just blatantly being ignored. So I'm done discussing this.
So enjoy having your popularity contest to vote in the next GM instead of doing it the smart way. Just don't come crying to me when shit hits the fan.
I for one am not voting on this as a popularity contest. I'm voting due to the efficiency EDX has shown as a member of the forums.
/sigh
Everyone other than Nova who's posted was a mod. And other than you (?and Yackerz?) it seems to be agreed he should be a GM. I'm always on really late at night because I have sleep deprive. And other than me, the only other person ever on is EDX. Ge is a great member, nice, and well deserving. I say start him off at level 1.
And it's not really a popularity contest, seeing as Rob brought it up. So he defiantly thinks EDX has the ability to do this, or else he wouldn't have brought it up at all.
You forgot Rocket...or was that intentional? :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Spartica4Real
Rocket posted? My apologies. Did not see him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uprising
No, for people on late at night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spartica4Real
Well, it looks as if EPX will become a level 2 GM anyway since rob is going by the polls. I'm gonna congratgulate you early: Congrats EPX! :)
I'll settle for being second.Quote:
Originally Posted by Froggy
Congrats EDX, you deserve it!
Yeah man, congrats, you really deserve it.
Fourth is always good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Froggy
Congrats man! You deserve it.
Well, I thank all of you guys anyway :D Wether you wanted me as GM or not, you guys are awesome :D
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so it would appear that I am late for this. but I'll let my opinion be heard
what EPX said about he being on as everyone sleeps is a good argument. if he's a GM he can handle whatever arises, if anything arises. this incident that occurred is a rare one. he may not need to perform his duties in anything this extreme again. I think he will make a good GM if he becomes one. however, I don't think he should be jumped to level 2. start him off at level 1. he just needs to be able to delete these posts when he needs to, and hold off until an level 3 or Admin gets on to ban the user.
I do feel that there are some mods a bit more qualified for GM then EPX, but they would have been offline at the time.
and EPX PMing Rob to get himself a promotion is not a bad thing. he saw a need and asked Rob if he can fill it. I did the same thing when Wumbo resigned. I sent Rob a PM to promote me back to full mod of Writer's Corner. since Chi is not always on anymore.