Post by Libitina on Oct 29, 2006 18:07:38 GMT -5
This is really getting out of hand.
First off, we all need to admit that we are at least a bit envious of ADR. Everyone wants to be the admin of 667. We are kicking ourselves for not working harder on figuring out 60023101. No matter who had figured it out, we would have been jealous. The fact that the person who figured it out is someone who isn't well-known frustrates us, but we must respect her determination and intelligence for figuring out the puzzle. We must also admit that we haven't been entirely fair to ADR. While many of us have tried offering suggestions, we have lost our patience far too quickly. Any intelligent arguments have been lost in a sea of yelling, name-calling, and other immature statements. From talking to ADR, I have found that she is actually quite a good person at heart.
However, ADR, you are not always right. It has probably been tough on you to have everyone angry, but until you take us seriously, the anger won't go away. By making fun of anyone who disagrees with you, this only worsens the problem. If someone is mocking you, don't feel that you should have to make fun of that person as well. Remember that you are 667's main authority figure, and you should be setting a good example of how you want your members to act. Please realize that we are not trying to use you or anything of that manner to make 667 be exactly the way we want it. Many of us have been here for quite a long time, and we care about the forum deeply. Our suggestions are for the good of all the members. Since you are probably more active on 667 than Tragedy was (as he quite busy), this is a perfect time to take input from members and make 667 a better place. We are by no means trying to upset you. We are only trying to help the forum as a whole, and wish for you to take our suggestions seriously.
Therefore, this thread will be used to make a list of exactly what we like that you are doing, and exactly what we wish you would do differently. Once again, this is not to criticize you, it is to help you, ADR. The list below is what we approve of that you are doing. The list following that will be suggestions about what you could do differently. The number in parentheses next to each item will be the number of people who agree with the statement. Anyone who wishes to contribute may PM me or post in this thread. Thank you for your consideration.
We approve of:
-The suggestion box. (2)
-Making J. a moderator. (2)
-Using J.'s ideas
Things you could do differently:
-Use applications or other methods to appoint new staff members. (4)
-Remove the censor on the word "really cool member". (5)
-Be less sarcastic and condescending. (3)
-Give strikes/warnings reasonably and responsibly. (just about everyone)
-Let Trish keep her mod spot. (everyone who posted in her thread)
-Let people know what your new rules are.
-Allow old staff members to keep their positions.
First off, we all need to admit that we are at least a bit envious of ADR. Everyone wants to be the admin of 667. We are kicking ourselves for not working harder on figuring out 60023101. No matter who had figured it out, we would have been jealous. The fact that the person who figured it out is someone who isn't well-known frustrates us, but we must respect her determination and intelligence for figuring out the puzzle. We must also admit that we haven't been entirely fair to ADR. While many of us have tried offering suggestions, we have lost our patience far too quickly. Any intelligent arguments have been lost in a sea of yelling, name-calling, and other immature statements. From talking to ADR, I have found that she is actually quite a good person at heart.
However, ADR, you are not always right. It has probably been tough on you to have everyone angry, but until you take us seriously, the anger won't go away. By making fun of anyone who disagrees with you, this only worsens the problem. If someone is mocking you, don't feel that you should have to make fun of that person as well. Remember that you are 667's main authority figure, and you should be setting a good example of how you want your members to act. Please realize that we are not trying to use you or anything of that manner to make 667 be exactly the way we want it. Many of us have been here for quite a long time, and we care about the forum deeply. Our suggestions are for the good of all the members. Since you are probably more active on 667 than Tragedy was (as he quite busy), this is a perfect time to take input from members and make 667 a better place. We are by no means trying to upset you. We are only trying to help the forum as a whole, and wish for you to take our suggestions seriously.
Therefore, this thread will be used to make a list of exactly what we like that you are doing, and exactly what we wish you would do differently. Once again, this is not to criticize you, it is to help you, ADR. The list below is what we approve of that you are doing. The list following that will be suggestions about what you could do differently. The number in parentheses next to each item will be the number of people who agree with the statement. Anyone who wishes to contribute may PM me or post in this thread. Thank you for your consideration.
We approve of:
-The suggestion box. (2)
-Making J. a moderator. (2)
-Using J.'s ideas
Things you could do differently:
-Use applications or other methods to appoint new staff members. (4)
-Remove the censor on the word "really cool member". (5)
-Be less sarcastic and condescending. (3)
-Give strikes/warnings reasonably and responsibly. (just about everyone)
-Let Trish keep her mod spot. (everyone who posted in her thread)
-Let people know what your new rules are.
-Allow old staff members to keep their positions.