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Post by pyradonis on Jul 1, 2021 12:54:41 GMT
Well, folks. Since GK Sierra is forced to leave us, we will need a new moderator. As GK said, this forum is especially civil and easy to moderate, so it should not be too hard of a job. If I understand everything correctly, we can just decide amongst ourselves and then tell Tom(I guess the forum's poll option should be adequate), so that he may elevate the chosen person in rank.
I am not aware if there is any specific procedure for this, but my suggestion is we collect nominations (of someone else or oneself) for the rest of the week, make a poll with everyone who is nominated and would also be open to actually do the job, and then vote over the next week. Does that sound acceptable? Does anyone have an alternative suggestion?
PS: Maybe if wanting to nominate someone else, we should @ them, so they are aware of the nomination.
Edit: Scratch the nominating other people part, just put your hand up if you are open to moderating.
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Post by ohthatone on Jul 1, 2021 13:30:11 GMT
I really think we should ask for volunteers first. I could nominate people all day but if they aren't interested or aren't available enough it kind of puts a crimp in the nomination.
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Post by pyradonis on Jul 1, 2021 13:50:00 GMT
I really think we should ask for volunteers first. I could nominate people all day but if they aren't interested or aren't available enough it kind of puts a crimp in the nomination. You are right, I was thinking too much of how we do it in my real life drama club, but of course, there everyone being nominated is already in the same room and can immediately say yes or now. ^^° |
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Post by Tom Siddell on Jul 1, 2021 14:10:57 GMT
If anyone would like to volunteer, feel free to post in this thread.
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Post by speedwell on Jul 2, 2021 6:44:46 GMT
As I mentioned before, I was not going to offer because I have low bandwidth for health reasons - fibromyalgia in particular, but having to attend a lot of appointments too. I could be half a mod and gladly that. If it's possible only to have one super-mod, then it should be someone else (elbows pyradonis) but I will be happy to help, say in the morning GMT. Someone in the Americas should do it in their afternoon and someone in APAC take over for a shift, is my suggestion. |
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Post by maxptc on Jul 2, 2021 13:56:39 GMT
If no one else more knowledgeable wants to I'd be happy to mod or share the duty, but I also think we have others who are more qualified. I haven't done any moding since IRC was a major thing and never for a fourm, but I've been here since 2013, I love the story, and I'm trusted with major mechanical building system's by trade, so if it's not something anyone else wants I know I can handle it. I'm always around even if I have antisocial moments where I lurk for ages.
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Post by Igniz on Jul 2, 2021 23:41:11 GMT
I'd like to nominate my candidacy and be considered for the position, having plenty of experience in such role. Since 2001, I have moderated, administered and managed several forums and communities (including on the defunct MSN Groups and Multiply services), ranging from browser-based games to M.U.G.E.N, to roleplay and fanfiction. In addition to being an IT teacher, web developer and graphic designer, I also currently enjoy a significant amount of free time, so I can be around lurking in the GK hallways whenever necessary.
Conversely, if for some reason my candidacy gets rejected, I would like to postulate either pyradonis, saardvark, imaginaryfriend or jda. I'm certain any one of them would do an incredible job.
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Post by SilverbackRon on Jul 3, 2021 7:28:33 GMT
I am certainly glad to see people raising their hands to volunteer. It would be hard to nominate people who don't want the job. Moderating a board is not always easy and requires a commitment of attention. I have been a moderator of boards in the past and know that this is not the time for me to try again, simply because I am sometimes gone for days or weeks at a time.
For those considering it, what I recall mostly involved deleting clearly spam posts, and a ridiculous amount of porn bots. It got exhausting. But it looks like the current system handles those kind of threats automatically a lot better than the older boards did. Still, anyone wanting the post would need to peek in fairly often.
Good luck to those who are interested! This forum needs you and we appreciate you stepping up!
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Post by pyradonis on Jul 4, 2021 18:20:23 GMT
Thanks, speedwell and Igniz [EDIT: and maxptc], for your trust. ;-) I would be open to perform moderating duties if no one else wanted to, but maybe not alone. I'm usually online here multiple times a day, but occasionally it might be good if two people can decide together if action needs to be taken on something. That's a general proposal, by the way, regardless of who does moderating duties in the end.
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Post by maxptc on Jul 4, 2021 18:53:16 GMT
Thanks, speedwell and Igniz, for your trust. ;-) I would be open to perform moderating duties if no one else wanted to, but maybe not alone. I'm usually online here multiple times a day, but occasionally it might be good if two people can decide together if action needs to be taken on something. That's a general proposal, by the way, regardless of who does moderating duties in the end. I think this is the guy for the job personally. |
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Post by saardvark on Jul 5, 2021 2:36:06 GMT
Thanks, speedwell and Igniz, for your trust. ;-) I would be open to perform moderating duties if no one else wanted to, but maybe not alone. I'm usually online here multiple times a day, but occasionally it might be good if two people can decide together if action needs to be taken on something. That's a general proposal, by the way, regardless of who does moderating duties in the end. I think this is the guy for the job personally. since pyradonis expressed the desire to perhaps do it as a team, and Igniz volunteered as well (and has much experience), perhaps the two could work together? (and thanks Igniz for your trust, tho increased travel and work would make it difficult for me going forward...) |
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Post by maxptc on Jul 5, 2021 3:56:43 GMT
I think this is the guy for the job personally. since pyradonis expressed the desire to perhaps do it as a team, and Igniz volunteered as well (and has much experience), perhaps the two could work together? (and thanks Igniz for your trust, tho increased travel and work would make it difficult for me going forward...) That sounds great to me. I mean we have a bunch of people who would be good mods, but if no one else speaks up soon this seems like the perfect answer. |
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Post by aline on Jul 5, 2021 5:14:02 GMT
I think this is the guy for the job personally. since pyradonis expressed the desire to perhaps do it as a team, and Igniz volunteered as well (and has much experience), perhaps the two could work together? (and thanks Igniz for your trust, tho increased travel and work would make it difficult for me going forward...) Sounds good to me |
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Post by philman on Jul 5, 2021 5:55:28 GMT
I think having a 2-3 people doing it makes sense, it's not a super busy or controversial forum, but no-one is ever around for 100% of the time.
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Post by Igniz on Jul 5, 2021 22:04:03 GMT
I completely agree with such a view—that's what is usually recommended, as there's better coverage during the day and allows for sharing the responsibilities.
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Post by ohthatone on Jul 6, 2021 11:42:06 GMT
I also like the team up idea and pyradonis and igniz sound like they would be a good team. *thumbs up*
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Post by DonDueed on Jul 6, 2021 20:08:51 GMT
Ultimately, though, this is Tom's call to make and he may prefer having a single moderator.
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Post by SilverbackRon on Jul 6, 2021 23:36:42 GMT
If anyone would like to volunteer, feel free to post in this thread. The bottom line is what does Tom want? I think the team of Pyradonis and Igniz seems like a great idea. We actually have no data about how much work GKSierra was doing on a day to day basis to keep this forum safe. I can say that in all my visits, I have never seen any spam or porn littering the threads, so either he was was VERY diligent and efficient in his duties and/or ProBoards is a healthy platform. (I only had experience on those old phpBB boards, which were... leaky... to say the least). I cannot tell you how much I enjoy Gunnerkrigg Court. This forum board allows me to meet and share ideas and laughs with so many other fans, I just freakin' love it. I would be heartbroken to see this gathering place imperiled in any way. I cast my nomination for the Pyradonis/Igniz Moderation team. But for whomever Tom ultimately chooses, thank you for volunteering and let us know how we as forum board members can help. ~ Ron |
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Post by Tom Siddell on Jul 7, 2021 17:01:46 GMT
Being a mod on the forum is, thankfully, very simple. All I need is someone to keep an eye out for blatant spam and junk threads. This was a real issue before I required new users to be approved by me personally (they are rejected if they don't sign up with a message to prove they aren't a bot), and after that the spam threads really died down.
If there is a questionable thread, post, or comment, or if someone is really treading the line set out in the rules post, anyone can report the thread and I take a look at the issue case by case. It might not seem it, but I do visit the forum every day to make sure there are no issues outstanding.
All in all, I couldn't be happier with the community this forum has built up and the tenor of discussion. An extra mod is just there to help with cleanup if I happen to be asleep or away at the time.
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Post by Per on Jul 7, 2021 23:55:38 GMT
So me volunteering to ban anyone who badmouths Anthony was always going to be something of a non-starter.
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Post by maxptc on Jul 11, 2021 4:00:21 GMT
If we only need one mod and if everyone else is to polite to say anything, I'll voice major support for pyradonis. He's always here, willing to do it if the responsibility is split, very smart, and polite even when people have wildly different opinions then him. He has shown his dedication to the comic, and on top of that he is super nice. I dunno if we should make a poll of everyone whose been willing or whatever, but if so count me out, I won't participate in a fourm where I'm an option for mod next to pyradonis.
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Post by fia on Jul 12, 2021 17:01:40 GMT
Just commenting to say good luck to whoever takes the gig!
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Post by pyradonis on Jul 14, 2021 9:03:42 GMT
If we only need one mod and if everyone else is to polite to say anything, I'll voice major support for pyradonis. He's always here, willing to do it if the responsibility is split, very smart, and polite even when people have wildly different opinions then him. He has shown his dedication to the comic, and on top of that he is super nice. I dunno if we should make a poll of everyone whose been willing or whatever, but if so count me out, I won't participate in a fourm where I'm an option for mod next to pyradonis. I feel massively honored!
However, if only one person is necessary, I think Igniz has not only much greater experience than me, but has also made the stronger case for himself.
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Post by maxptc on Jul 14, 2021 22:02:44 GMT
If we only need one mod and if everyone else is to polite to say anything, I'll voice major support for pyradonis. He's always here, willing to do it if the responsibility is split, very smart, and polite even when people have wildly different opinions then him. He has shown his dedication to the comic, and on top of that he is super nice. I dunno if we should make a poll of everyone whose been willing or whatever, but if so count me out, I won't participate in a fourm where I'm an option for mod next to pyradonis. I feel massively honored! However, if only one person is necessary, I think Igniz has not only much greater experience than me, but has also made the stronger case for himself.
I'd be happy either way, you've just been here longer and Tom didn't make it sound like technical knowhow and experience is really as important as it is with most moding roles. Knowledge and experience with the community seems paramount to me personally, and while Igniz has done nothing to make me think he isn't dedicated or fair-minded, I just don't know as much about Igniz, and I do know those things about you. But I trust Tom and everyone whose posted here, so whatever happens is cool. |
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Post by theonethatgotaway on Jul 15, 2021 7:45:41 GMT
Man, this community is just so NICE. Several people going "I am willing to do the task, but clearly this other person that also wants it is better suited" "No, but you are clearly a much loved member of the community, you are more deserving" "No no no, clearly YOU are way better" "I assure you, while I thank you for the compliment, you are vastly superior" "Au contraire, mon ami! ..."
Much love for whoever gets up taking up the role! You will CLEARLY be the best.
P.S.: if you guys really want to have some fun, we can do ranked voting? That way we can keep this going for WEEKS!
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Post by DonDueed on Jul 15, 2021 12:12:34 GMT
Man, this community is just so NICE. Several people going "I am willing to do the task, but clearly this other person that also wants it is better suited" "No, but you are clearly a much loved member of the community, you are more deserving" "No no no, clearly YOU are way better" "I assure you, while I thank you for the compliment, you are vastly superior" "Au contraire, mon ami! ..." Much love for whoever gets up taking up the role! You will CLEARLY be the best. P.S.: if you guys really want to have some fun, we can do ranked voting? That way we can keep this going for WEEKS! "After you, Alphonse."
"No, after you, Gaston!"
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Post by CoyoteReborn on Jul 15, 2021 16:26:13 GMT
I really think we should ask for volunteers first. I could nominate people all day but if they aren't interested or aren't available enough it kind of puts a crimp in the nomination. I would put my paw into the ring, but I don't think ANYONE would want that. |
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Post by rylfrazier on Jul 15, 2021 16:54:40 GMT
since pyradonis expressed the desire to perhaps do it as a team, and Igniz volunteered as well (and has much experience), perhaps the two could work together? (and thanks Igniz for your trust, tho increased travel and work would make it difficult for me going forward...) Sounds good to me I'm not here very much but from my limited perspective this sounds like a good choice. |
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Post by theonethatgotaway on Jul 15, 2021 19:40:59 GMT
I really think we should ask for volunteers first. I could nominate people all day but if they aren't interested or aren't available enough it kind of puts a crimp in the nomination. I would put my paw into the ring, but I don't think ANYONE would want that. Oh the beautiful CHAOS we'd have! |
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