Worst Staff Member of the Month Options

[*kryogenix*]

It wasn't directed specifically at you. There have been many people who have stated the staff members are sucking the fun out the contest.

I don't even know what's going on anymore with that. I was away and when I came back, it seemed like things were just blown out of proportion so I won't comment on that.

Perhaps it's a pattern but no (staff) member is asked to intentionally oppose someone. I can't believe you made such a silly claim.

I'm not even going to respond.

[*MyMichelle*]

I'm guess this contest is never going to run, and even if it did, it would be too depressing. I have no more to say but, I wish it had started before we got to discuss it.

[*Elba*]

Why even bother...

[*ersatz*]

Hahaha, I'm not sent to oppose you. Sometimes I just do, because I'm an individual with my own mind. You'll never know when I agree because I never post when I agree because that's stupid. "Yeah, that's right"; well that's a wonderful post. I oppose the people on staff plenty too, trust me; some of them really don't like me because of it.

[*SayBloodyMary*]

^ You're wrong about one element of that, Sammi, but OK.

Anyway, sorry, but this idea is not a good one. Yes, do let's sanction a thread for people to bully anystaff member they don't like. Honestly, other than wanting to be difficult, why would you support this? I mean yes, I can see how it would be fun for those involved in the voting/discussing/whatever, but not so much for those being discussed. If you guys are really so selfish that you can't understand that, so be it, but don't expect people to go out of their way to provide a venue for you. If you really want to do this, go ahead and create your own forum, or do it through a facebook group, or whatever you want; that's not our problem. However, cB is NOT going to condone the bullying and harassment of its staff solely for the purpose of entertainment.

[*steve330*]

It's not really bullying, seeing as well, we don't exactly have power/privelages that would permit that. I guess you could consider yourself bullied by words? I kinda imagine a lot of people oppose it on the grounds that they don't want to be nominated or win for that matter. When that point is brought up, however, they deny that being the reason and try to present another point that they want to be considered as valid.

[*SayBloodyMary*]

To be fair, anyone who sees picking a 'Worst Staff Member of the Month' as a constructive way to critique the staff is not someone whose opinions I'm likely to value, so really, there isn't a lot of worry attached to winning for me personally, which I imagine is how a lot of the staff feel.

Yeah, yeah, I suppose you'll decide I'm just 'denying that as a reason,' or whatever, but there it is.

Point is, there is a line between offering criticism and advice in the Mod Performance thread, and deliberately and with intent singling out someone to basically be labelled 'crap.' Yes, within the constraints of cB, I think that constitutes bullying, or certainly opens the opportunity for bullying, if a certain member of staff was nominated over and over, or the reasons were personal.

Basically, I think this is a really, really stupid idea.

[*ersatz*]

Of course no one would want to win. If there was a Worst Member of the Month too, I don't think you would want to win that either. That kind of sucks. It's not some revelation to realize that. But that's not the sole reason any of the staff members oppose it, or a reason at all. I'm pretty sure they've all explained themselves; have you read it?

[*SayBloodyMary*]

He seems to have read it, but decided that the explanations given were invalid and meaningless. So I suppose we'll have to struggle on.

[*MyMichelle*]

Of course no one would want to win. If there was a Worst Member of the Month too, I don't think you would want to win that either. That kind of sucks. It's not some revelation to realize that. But that's not the sole reason any of the staff members oppose it, or a reason at all. I'm pretty sure they've all explained themselves; have you read it?

:O

That would be an awesome contest!

[*steve330*]

Of course no one would want to win. If there was a Worst Member of the Month too, I don't think you would want to win that either. That kind of sucks. It's not some revelation to realize that. But that's not the sole reason any of the staff members oppose it, or a reason at all. I'm pretty sure they've all explained themselves; have you read it?

Yes I have read it. I see where they come from, but I also stand by my opinions.

He seems to have read it, but decided that the explanations given were invalid and meaningless. So I suppose we'll have to struggle on.

I gave the explanations that were on my mind at the moment. Also condescending talk isn't very becoming, as it makes you look as if you think you're superior.

Y'all don't have to worry about continuation of this post from me, as I've stated everything I wished to. I understand y'alls' points of view (so I think) and though I'm pretty stuck to mine I would change my mind should a highly valid point be brought up other than the fact that it could hurt someones feelings or be bullying/embarrassing.

[*SayBloodyMary*]

*shrug*

You speak your mind, I speak mine.

[*steve330*]

Fair enough.

[*karmakiller*]

I haven't read through every single reply, so excuse me if I repeat something already said.
I think there's a huge gap between the communication of the mods and members, and I think this is going to do nothing but cause trouble and create an even bigger gap. If this does happen, it will be moderated, so if someone starts bashing the staff and making it personal something's going to to be done about it and I have the feeling that the person making the comments wouldn't like the fact that they got in trouble for it.
If this was going to happen the mods and members would have to be on the same page, and I doubt that's going to happen any time soon.

[*kryogenix*]

I haven't read through every single reply, so excuse me if I repeat something already said.
I think there's a huge gap between the communication of the mods and members, and I think this is going to do nothing but cause trouble and create an even bigger gap. If this does happen, it will be moderated, so if someone starts bashing the staff and making it personal something's going to to be done about it and I have the feeling that the person making the comments wouldn't like the fact that they got in trouble for it.
If this was going to happen the mods and members would have to be on the same page, and I doubt that's going to happen any time soon.

Yeah, you missed he point.

[*SayBloodyMary*]

No, she didn't. She may not have taken your point, but oddly enough, what you consider to be 'the point' might not be the only thing that can ever be relevant to a thread.

[adolelolz]

You know what's funny?

I saw the topic title and I said to myself, "It's kryogenix. I know it."

That's all.

[*kryogenix*]

No, she didn't. She may not have taken your point, but oddly enough, what you consider to be 'the point' might not be the only thing that can ever be relevant to a thread.

How many times have I told you that you being here was useless already? Go play in your garden or something.

[*SayBloodyMary*]

How many times have I told you that you being here was useless already? Go play in your garden or something.

Oh come now, darling. If we want this marriage to work, you'll have to stop being so disagreeable all the time. For the kids, if not for me.

[*SinfullySweet*]

Every topic ends up in argument

[*kryogenix*]

Oh come now, darling. If we want this marriage to work, you'll have to stop being so disagreeable all the time. For the kids, if not for me.

Don't talk to your father that way.

[*SayBloodyMary*]

Ah, but James.... I AM YOUR FATHER.

*repetitive and ominous breathing*

[Simba]

Are you guys ok?

Relationship issues can go to Relationships, ya know.

[*kryogenix*]

What the hell? My father isn't a loser with asthma.

[*SayBloodyMary*]

Keep out of it, Dr. Phil!

Ah, but you're wrong, grasshopper. Witness the power of my lightsabre. It doubles as a handy inhaler!