Considering a new requirement for OOC threads. (All members please read.)

[a coffee]

I assume outside of just this forum, yes?

 

Si senor.

[Merci]

I disapprove of this. If you care to step outside and view the roleplays, they are already up to standard; the people here are vastly superior in terms of writing skill compared to many other sites and forums I'd rather not name. It's not the thread itself that matters, the details can be minimal and still produce an amazing RP (as is proven time and time again, if you care to search through the history of this particular section). Every RP can be expanded upon over time, and it's the participants that ultimately dictate the RP, not the host. If it is horribly structured with a horrible host, due to the level these RPers of YCM are already at, it'll be ignored - Aix already pointed that out.

 

While the RP section may need improvement in some areas, quality is not one of them.

 

Honestly, Rinne, I'm curious as to what made you think this up all of a sudden.A new rule should normally be introduced only if something wrong is going on with the section, or if the moderator in question sees room for improvement. If you want to fix something, I don't see the problem. If you want to improve the section, this isn't an efficient way to do it. You're just blocking out potential RPs this way.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Honestly, Rinne, I'm curious as to what made you think this up all of a sudden.A new rule should normally be introduced only if something wrong is going on with the section, or if the moderator in question sees room for improvement. If you want to fix something, I don't see the problem. If you want to improve the section, this isn't an efficient way to do it. You're just blocking out potential RPs this way.

"With the recent number of RPs I've had to warn to expand their information..."

At the start of the Topic, yo.

Back to contribution: apart from the whole guide thing suggested earlier on, Rinne, in truth I think you really need more support in this section. Facts are, Hydra seems to have shown a serious shirking in his duties despite supposedly aiding you moderate this section. That, and some of the RPers here do need to be more vocal when you give them a chance to express their opinions.

I'm not sure how, or if, this can be resolved to be frank.

[Merci]

Hm. I stand corrected. Somehow, I missed that part.

 

But I still believe that the rule is unnecessary. Whatever it was, I agree with the guide idea. Too many new people are coming here and making their own RPs, so providing them with a guide would help a lot. I think.

[bury the year]

Addressing Hydra's inactivity:

I have seriously considered demoting Hydra, given I haven't seen activity out of him in a few months, and have decided to do so within the next week if he does not show up to protest the demotion. However, appointing someone to take his place is another matter. As of yet I haven't seen any candidates with the qualities I feel would be needed for the job, and elections haven't demonstrated themselves to work well in other sections. Right now there is no urgent demand for a second staff member, but I will be going to China for six weeks in mid-summer where I probably won't have regular internet access. Thus, if I can find someone suitable by then I will appoint them: otherwise I'll turn it over to any super mod (ex. Owain) who's familiar with the rules here.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

Right now there is no urgent demand for a second staff member, but I will be going to China for six weeks in mid-summer where I probably won't have regular internet access. Thus, if I can find someone suitable by then I will appoint them: otherwise I'll turn it over to any super mod (ex. Owain) who's familiar with the rules here.

 

*raises hand as a possible volunteer*

 

As for the poll, I'm gonna have to say No. Even if everything in an RP's original post equates to less than a page on Word, you can pretty much tell it's gonna be shoddy anyway, so enforcing said amount as a minimum length would be pointless in my eyes. That's pretty much what all other "No" supporters said iirc =/

[Merci]

*raises hand as a possible volunteer*

 

Um, just saying as a friend, but for all your moments of inactivity and a tendency to be at a loss for words, I'm not sure if you'd make much of a good mod, Admiral :/ I mean, you're going to have to manage this section (mostly) alone for six weeks while Rinne is gone. Do you think you can handle that?

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

Um, just saying as a friend, but for all your moments of inactivity and a tendency to be at a loss for words, I'm not sure if you'd make much of a good mod, Admiral :/

 

I know. I'd probably work best as an emergency mod rather than a full-time one. And I'd need some initial guidance in terms of restraint, so I don't suddenly turn into a complete douche overnight. But after that I'd be fine; I can put my foot down when it matters most, and I can definitely work on activity levels starting from now.

 

Although... *waits patiently to see if anyone else wants to take a stab at moderating*

[Kyng's Old Account]

I'd recommend leaving it to Roxas. He's been here before, and an emergency new Mod would be unnecessary.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

Way to try and kill someone's hopes and dreams, Kyng <_<

 

...

 

Ultimately though, this is Rinne's call.

[Aix]

Addressing Hydra's inactivity:

I have seriously considered demoting Hydra, given I haven't seen activity out of him in a few months, and have decided to do so within the next week if he does not show up to protest the demotion. However, appointing someone to take his place is another matter. As of yet I haven't seen any candidates with the qualities I feel would be needed for the job, and elections haven't demonstrated themselves to work well in other sections. Right now there is no urgent demand for a second staff member, but I will be going to China for six weeks in mid-summer where I probably won't have regular internet access. Thus, if I can find someone suitable by then I will appoint them: otherwise I'll turn it over to any super mod (ex. Owain) who's familiar with the rules here.

What qualities are needed to be a mod?

 

What is Roxas the mod of?

 

Though this section isn't active enough to require multiple mods, anyway, Rinne, you've done fine these past few months on your own.

 

By majority rule, this law isn't going to be passed, right?

 

Anyway, that's all I have to say.

[bury the year]

What qualities are needed to be a mod?
 
What is Roxas the mod of?
 
Though this section isn't active enough to require multiple mods, anyway, Rinne, you've done fine these past few months on your own.
 
By majority rule, this law isn't going to be passed, right?
 
Anyway, that's all I have to say.

1) Qualities I desire are: consistent activity; knowledge of the roleplay/fanfiction sections and its members; and perceived compatibility with myself. The ideal candidate would have all these three.
2) Roxas is a super with priority in custom cards iirc, but he's done roleplaying enough in the past that he knows what I'd like to see.
3) Aww, thank you. Although I do feel guilty that I haven't actively participated in any of your guys' lovely RPs.
4) Unless I see an incredibly pressing reason, which right now I don't, then no, this won't be instituted.

[Merci]

*waits patiently to see if anyone else wants to take a stab at moderating*

 

*raises hand*

 

Out of all the roleplayers on this site, I probably have the greatest amount of free time, and in the past two years or so, my activity on this section has been mostly constant. I've spent the majority of my time here in YCM on the RP thread, I've been here to witness the many changes you and Umbra (and Shadius, I suppose) had to make, and I believe I have a good enough understanding of most of the RPers here. Admittedly, I've been a little too enclosed in my own world lately, but that's something I can fix with just a little more effort.

 

But as for compatibility with you, Rinne...that's a bit hard to say xD considering I've been mean to you and only you the few times we've chatted, there's no telling what you might think. Also, apart from locking threads, giving out warnings, and the occasional rule change or suggestion, I'm not entirely sure what a moderator's job is.

 

Just a suggestion, and I fully understand if I'm not good enough for the role. Besides, Phantom Roxas can likely do a much better job than I or anyone else can, and I'd highly suggest him in place of any normal member, me included.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

*raises hand*

 

...all the good qualities that MI can offer, yada yada yada...

 

But as for compatibility with you, Rinne...that's a bit hard to say xD considering I've been mean to you and only you the few times we've chatted, there's no telling what you might think.

 

HUH!! We're even! XD

 

Although I have a couple more questions for Rinne:

 

A.) How significant a quality would dedication be from a candidate screening standpoint?

 

B.) Is there some form of code that moderators are expected to abide by most of the time? Or may they just use their own (hopefully good sense of) judgement?

[.:Blu:.]

Rinne, concerning the temporary mod position, I suggest you leave the job to Roxas. The RP section usually does not require extensive moderation and to take time training a new (temporary) mod seems like an unnecessary addition to your schedule, especially since it is a temporary role. You mentioned that Roxas can moderate this section in a manner you would want so I say it would be best to let him take over for the six weeks. Honestly, it's way more convenient than the alternative of promoting and training a normal member - no offense to anyone who would want the position of course.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Rinne, concerning the temporary mod position, I suggest you leave the job to Roxas. The RP section usually does not require extensive moderation and to take time training a new (temporary) mod seems like an unnecessary addition to your schedule, especially since it is a temporary role. You mentioned that Roxas can moderate this section in a manner you would want so I say it would be best to let him take over for the six weeks. Honestly, it's way more convenient than the alternative of promoting and training a normal member - no offense to anyone who would want the position of course.

No offence anyone, but this is the exact reason why I support Roxas for a temp. position. It is just much more logical.

[Merci]

None taken, and I completely agree that Roxas would be the best choice. Besides, it is only temporary. As Blu pointed out, the effort to do so is unnecessary.

[bury the year]

Although I appreciate all the feedback for the hypothetical promotion of a new moderator, you guys all need to realize that I'm looking at things for the long term as well as the short term - it isn't entirely temporary. I'll be the first to admit my activity isn't what it used to be, and it's an eventuality that as I continue in college, my free time will taper off more and more. Thus, I'd rather have someone I can trust to focus on the moderation of the fanfiction and roleplay sections as soon as possible, and while Roxas is a temporary solution he has his own sections and life to be concerned with. An appointment would not end when I return after those six weeks, which is what I think you guys are thinking.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Although I appreciate all the feedback for the hypothetical promotion of a new moderator, you guys all need to realize that I'm looking at things for the long term as well as the short term - it isn't entirely temporary. I'll be the first to admit my activity isn't what it used to be, and it's an eventuality that as I continue in college, my free time will taper off more and more. Thus, I'd rather have someone I can trust to focus on the moderation of the fanfiction and roleplay sections as soon as possible, and while Roxas is a temporary solution he has his own sections and life to be concerned with. An appointment would not end when I return after those six weeks, which is what I think you guys are thinking.

With this in mind, I suppose it makes it difficult to resolve the issue.

 

I think if you were to try get another new moderator, you should get some nominations rather than volunteers to first screen the possible candidates. Following this, I could see two possibilities:

 

Run a stereotypical vote with reason procedure, or a Role-playing competition to contest the nominees.

 

Following this, use the six weeks as a testing process and, after an evaluation effort done by the members upon the Junior Mod, see where it goes from there?

 

I'm simply making suggestions here, what with this delicate procedure I know it'll be tricky to determine a suitable moderator if a new one is necesary.

[Merci]

So it was as I thought, after all.

 

Rinne did say that elections haven't demonstrated to work well in other sections, so what's to say here will be any different? A roleplay competition might work better, but then again, roleplaying talent doesn't exactly translate into moderation ability. Personally, I think the safest option would be if s/he personally evaluated each RPer in this section and see who's the most suitable for the job. Whatever the case, it won't be easy appointing a new mod.

 

So how are you going to do this, Rinne?

[bury the year]

If I see someone who I feel is capable, I'll first run it by the other staff members to see if they have any objections. If not, I'll PM the candidate with the offer. It's as simple as that. There will be no contests or self-nominations.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

Fair enough. I'm sure [acronym='so far myself and MI']anyone that wants to volunteer[/acronym] will work hard to prove themselves suitable for the job, so I have no problems with that decision.

[Kōsuke Ueki]

Considering the fact that I always come onto YCM, expecting something to happen, maybe this could teach me to do something to make a change instead of sitting in the sidelines waiting for updates and such.

Do you see some qualities that could make me a good candidate, Rinne? If there's any way that I can convince you to consider me and bring it to the attention of the other mods, I'll do it. Or, at least, I'll try my best.

[bury the year]

Considering the fact that I always come onto YCM, expecting something to happen, maybe this could teach me to do something to make a change instead of sitting in the sidelines waiting for updates and such.

Do you see some qualities that could make me a good candidate, Rinne? If there's any way that I can convince you to consider me and bring it to the attention of the other mods, I'll do it. Or, at least, I'll try my best.

Fair enough. I'm sure [acronym="so far myself and MI"]anyone that wants to volunteer[/acronym] will work hard to prove themselves suitable for the job, so I have no problems with that decision.

Keep doing what you do, and do it normally. If you try to cuddle up to me specifically to get the (hypothetical) job, I can't be confident that you're representing your actual skill level.

[Admiral_Stalfos19]

I'll keep that in mind :)