cB is hiring. Options

[technicolour]

His last post was a weekish ago..prolly why we haven't seen much of him.

[*I Shot JFK*]

vacation, probs

[smoke]

OOOOOOH!!! Hello Brenden, I've seen around as well! How are ya?

Doing well! I'm excited about the hiring.

Brenden: Well, I don't know you but we have recently been introduced and you seem decent enough =]. Maybe it's because I have been away the past month, but you seemed to have popped outta nowhere! I think you could definitely have potential for future hirings, I just wanna see more of you.

Thank you very much! Yes, I've become a lot more active in the past few months. Your input is greatly appreciated and highly respected.

Now, about the bias issue. Of course there are going to be friends nominating each other and saying they'd do a good job. However I think it should be taken with a grain of salt, so to speak. I've seen quite a few people say "I think (whoever) would be great" etc. and they're clearly not cut out for the job and some haven't even been around here that long. I believe it's something to keep in consideration, but unless the statement is actually backed up with facts, I don't think it's really all that valid. I appreciate people asking for reasons why and I like how Rachel put thought into every person and put forth her honest opinion. If anyone's going to say who they believe should be modded, that's how it should be done.

[*jooleeah*]

Really, I haven't been THIS detached from cB.
I barely know half of the people applying for staff.

P.S. Hi to those whom I know! :D

WINNIEEEEEEEEEEE

These are the top people that are on my list for people staff. Dunno if members really care about my input, but whatever. D:

Nate- Obvious reasons. He seems to really want to help cB turn back around and make it a fun place again. I imagine that he would help out a lot in improving this place. Nate always seems to have a lot of good ideas =)

Radhika- Well, why not? Of course, she's had a bit of a past on here, but she'll be fine. She would know when to put her foot down in difficult situations but also knows when to be laid-back and let people have fun. :]

Robbi- Robbi's been around here for so long :] It shows dedication. She's a sweet person and is very friendly and likable. IMO, she also knows when to be serious and doesn't take BS from people. That's a good quality for people staff.

Eddie- Yay! Eddie. I've always wanted him on staff. He's never gotten into any cB drama and doesn't ever take sides or anything. It's great. He's well-liked by everyone and I think he would be great as a mod. =)

Rachel- I'm kind of wishywashy on her being put on staff. Maybe it's because of drama from the past. Though, she is a great person, and has the maturity to be on staff again.

I like the idea of forza being on staff- he's really cool. I've only seen him in the World Cup thread, though.

[*disco infiltrator*]

Hmmmmmmmmk.

Kathleen - I change my mind every day. Sometimes I think she would be good being back on staff, sometimes I don't. The real thing holding me back is possible clashing with other staff members/other members in general. Just like, if someone can't be around a large group without picking someone out and making fun of them, how can they be a People Staff? Eh. I'm neutral.

Melissa - Nothing strikes me about her. Hasn't stood out much to me. Seems pleasant. Neutral.

Steven - Kind of immature. Haven't seen an incredible amount of contribution beyond regular posting. Meh.

Radhika - Been here for a while, knows what's going on, pleasant with other members, mature, intelligent. Wouldn't mind her being on staff.

James (danjer) - I haven't seen him that entirely much. Recently joined. Majority of posts in Sandbox? Eh. Doesn't really stand out to me.

Kiki - She has been on CB for a while. However, only recently became active again. She seems pleasant and I haven't seen her get into any fights with anyone. I wouldn't mind if she was modded, wouldn't mind if she wasn't.

Ada - Very active helping in Graphics, could be very useful. I would like her to be hired.

Eddie - Neutral. He is nice to everyone and I have not seen him involved in spamfests or drama.

Monica - Don't know her that well. I guess she had an old username, but I don't know what it is, so I don't have much to say about her. Neutral.

Rachael - I was in full support last time she was modded and I am again.

Raul - Known for spamming and member bashing. That's a no from me.

Lydia - I've seen her around and she seems very nice. It looks like she would be responsible and active. I would say yes to her.

James - Pending attitude adjustment, perhaps. Perhaps due to past conflicts. I am quite iffy.

Kimberly - Have seen her a lot, proficient in design, helps a lot. I am in full support.

Hunter - Haven't seen a lot of help done when I looked through his posts and his layouts aren't wonderful. However, could be helpful when accepting/rejecting layouts (and goodness knows we need that). Meh. Neutral.

Ranniel - I get the feel that maybe he just wants the title.

Mike - I recall a history of jocking maybe? If that's confirmed, that's a definite no.

Brenden - Active member, generally pleasant, doesn't always resort to insults. Wouldn't mind his modship.

Robbi - Member for a while. I haven't seen her involved in any fights or insinuating any disliking. Not a spammer. I think she will use excellent judgement when modding. I want her to be modded.

Nate - Very mature, very intelligent. Doesn't insult people when he disagrees with them. Helps anyone when they need it. Doesn't call people out when he doesn't like them, and if he does, he's still pleasant to them. Cares about CB and has lots of ideas to better it. Nate ftw.

Rachel - Taking note of her recent absence. She seems to have matured a lot since she joined. She is competent. I think that she will not use bias when modding. I would like to give her another chance.

Jackie - Great mod when she was one and I bet she'll do a great job again.



That's all I felt like writing about. Take it as you wish.

[*Azarel*]

I believe that Cassie (aeroplane.) would make really good myspace staff. I know that she doesn't meet most of the prequisites (e.g. she's only been here for about a month and is not yet an official member/designer [because she does not yet have 200 posts]), but she is very helpful and to the point in myspace help without being rude. She also offers constructive criticism on layouts.

I PMed her, asking if she was considering applying, and I'm pretty much urging her to apply because I believe she is extremely qualified.

[radhikaeatsraman]

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. :]
Here's my input on People Staff potentials, since I'm really not a design person. >>;;
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Kathleen - Regardless of any beefs she has with anyone, I think she was great on staff back in '04, and I believe if she is hired, will do just as well.

Melissa - Sigh. As much as I love this girl, she just doesn't scream 'staff' to me right now. Either that, or we simply haven't seen her potential yet. I sincerely think she might need to wait for the next session to apply. I can see her as staff later, but not now.

Steven - He participates in Feedback frequently, really has a presence on the forum, and points out things that need to be closed, moved, et al. Many people say 'no' to him being on staff, but I say 'why not?'

James D - I don't know him that well, and he hasn't been around cB long. I'd like for him to keep posting & participating until the next hiring session.

Kiki - She's active, posts a lot, doesn't fight with people. You can tell she really wants to be a part of the community and contribute a lot. But I suggest that she, also, should wait for the next hiring session. She's still a bit 'green,' if you understand.

Eddie V - Great as a member. As much as I adore this dude, I just can't see him as a mod. Doesn't seem like the mod type to me.

Moni - She's cool, but also blunt. She knows when to be honest and tell the truth but let people have fun as well. But again, I can't see her as a mod.

Lydia - Hasn't been around for too long, I don't know her that well. She should stick around for a little while, see how she grows.

James H - I less than three this boy. (Yes, I'm biased.) He participates in Feedback and has done loads for cB. The cB paper? James. By-Laws? James. Granted, his application makes him look like an ass, but he's done too much for cB to not have a staff position. He has been around for a long, LONG time.

Ranniel - Why not? He has his own forum, has been a mod on Hitherston, is friendly, helpful, & meets the other qualifications. Of course, he's just come back from a hiatus, but he's got experience & seems pretty pleasant to me.

Brenden - Yesyesyes. Brenden for modship. I needn't say anymore.

Robbi - Friendly, helpful, active, doesn't spam, knows when to put her foot down, smart. She should totally be a mod.

Nate - YES. 'Nuff said.

Rachel - She's just come back from a hiatus as well, but she's been on People Staff before. Remod her.

Josh - I can totally see him on Design rather than People Staff. He would do well in the accepting/rejecting layouts (which we desperately need), and has tons of design experience. Josh for Design Staff.

Lucy- I don't know her that well. She needs to make more of a presence before she might be able to mod.

Tina - She's mature, intelligent, easygoing, but knows where to draw the line. Buttrubber for staff. <3

Caitlin - I've seen her post in Debate and other areas. But she might need to be more involved in Feedback & other similar areas before she can be on People Staff.

Steve - He doesn't have that many posts, and I have barely seen him around the forums. He might need to post more as well and make much more of a presence.
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My god. That many people want a People Staff position? Sheesh.

[smoke]

Thanks so much Sammi and Radhika for the input.

Thanks everyone for going indepth. I think it'll help out the mods.

[Gypsy Eyes]

thanks sammi

I still think that James should be modded, and I did when there was a hiring when I was a mod. Besides the fact that he is an exceptional person, he sparks intelligent conversation and is not afraid to give critism but he always finds a way to make it helpful. We really need a lot more of that around here.

[sadolakced acid]

i'm going to say this to everyone applying.


modding isn't fun. sure, for the first few days you have a ball doing cool stuff like closing and moving topics. but then you get a spammer, and because of stupid restrictions you can't ban them. They're running around and you have to clean up after them. AND people yell at you for not doing anything about it.

there are a lot of chores. for instance, moving layouts to the new system, that was a chore. every single layout was manually moved by staff members. by some more than others, i'll add. (not by me.)

everyone hates you. They think you're biased, evil, and power grabbing. you don't get to break any forum rules, not because the admin will demod you, but becuase then you see a bunch of people going into moderator performance and complaining about how "mod so and so was off topic in this thread" and such.

you have to be online. If you take a break, you have to post how long you'll be gone. You can't log in when you say you'll be gone to just check up on things, because then people will start riding you for not doing your job.

you have to mod. It sucks. you have to move topics even when you don't feel like it. People PM you and comlain about it, and then you have to move them back. Other mods, as well as members, give you heat for moving it back. You can't just warn people anymore, now you have to type out a verbal warning, be nice and then the person will PM you back "f**k you shitface lick my balls".

And that's just people staff.

Design staffers have to deal with people in the help forums. They have to deal with people PMing them about why their layout was rejected when it's obviously crap. They get people asking why thier layout wasn't accepted yet when they just submitted it.

And then, when you just want to complain just a bit backstage to other mods, someone else gets in there and gives you shit for it.



that being said, good luck to you all.

also:
There are some of you applying that a lot of people seem to support. I don't think you should apply. Not because you'd be bad mods, or are bad people. But because you don't seem to be the type of person who likes to deal with other people's shit. You know who you are.

[*StanleyThePanda*]

^ You are awesome...


Jackie, you applied *gets all excited* yayyyy!!!


and I agree with a lot of what Sammi said.

[Simba]

^x2 Thank you for telling everyone that being a mod isn't all that easy. If you want to be modded, be prepared.

[Gypsy Eyes]

I agree, people get all excited the first few weeks (I sure did) but they don't realize how hard it can be. It's not always fun to have to close topics and be "the bad guy".

Oh god moving all the skins was hell.

[Gigi]

You can't just warn people anymore, now you have to type out a verbal warning, be nice and then the person will PM you back "f**k you shitface lick my balls".

And then, when you just want to complain just a bit backstage to other mods, someone else gets in there and gives you shit for it.

Oh, my God.

I love you.

[jennyjenny]

i know this isn't really contributing to who i think would make a good mod, but i think we should have done that endorsement from other members thing.

[*jooleeah*]

i'm going to say this to everyone applying.


modding isn't fun. sure, for the first few days you have a ball doing cool stuff like closing and moving topics. but then you get a spammer, and because of stupid restrictions you can't ban them. They're running around and you have to clean up after them. AND people yell at you for not doing anything about it.

there are a lot of chores. for instance, moving layouts to the new system, that was a chore. every single layout was manually moved by staff members. by some more than others, i'll add. (not by me.)

everyone hates you. They think you're biased, evil, and power grabbing. you don't get to break any forum rules, not because the admin will demod you, but becuase then you see a bunch of people going into moderator performance and complaining about how "mod so and so was off topic in this thread" and such.

you have to be online. If you take a break, you have to post how long you'll be gone. You can't log in when you say you'll be gone to just check up on things, because then people will start riding you for not doing your job.

you have to mod. It sucks. you have to move topics even when you don't feel like it. People PM you and comlain about it, and then you have to move them back. Other mods, as well as members, give you heat for moving it back. You can't just warn people anymore, now you have to type out a verbal warning, be nice and then the person will PM you back "f**k you shitface lick my balls".

And that's just people staff.

Design staffers have to deal with people in the help forums. They have to deal with people PMing them about why their layout was rejected when it's obviously crap. They get people asking why thier layout wasn't accepted yet when they just submitted it.

And then, when you just want to complain just a bit backstage to other mods, someone else gets in there and gives you shit for it.



that being said, good luck to you all.

also:
There are some of you applying that a lot of people seem to support. I don't think you should apply. Not because you'd be bad mods, or are bad people. But because you don't seem to be the type of person who likes to deal with other people's shit. You know who you are.

I love you. Really.

[*Libertie*]

modding isn't fun. sure, for the first few days you have a ball doing cool stuff like closing and moving topics. but then you get a spammer, and because of stupid restrictions you can't ban them. They're running around and you have to clean up after them. AND people yell at you for not doing anything about it.

there are a lot of chores. for instance, moving layouts to the new system, that was a chore. every single layout was manually moved by staff members. by some more than others, i'll add. (not by me.)

everyone hates you. They think you're biased, evil, and power grabbing. you don't get to break any forum rules, not because the admin will demod you, but becuase then you see a bunch of people going into moderator performance and complaining about how "mod so and so was off topic in this thread" and such.

you have to be online. If you take a break, you have to post how long you'll be gone. You can't log in when you say you'll be gone to just check up on things, because then people will start riding you for not doing your job.

you have to mod. It sucks. you have to move topics even when you don't feel like it. People PM you and comlain about it, and then you have to move them back. Other mods, as well as members, give you heat for moving it back. You can't just warn people anymore, now you have to type out a verbal warning, be nice and then the person will PM you back "f**k you shitface lick my balls".

And that's just people staff.

Design staffers have to deal with people in the help forums. They have to deal with people PMing them about why their layout was rejected when it's obviously crap. They get people asking why thier layout wasn't accepted yet when they just submitted it.

And then, when you just want to complain just a bit backstage to other mods, someone else gets in there and gives you shit for it.

I would like to tell you that I completely agree with you and that nobody should be applying for a staff position just for the title, because there is work involved. However, I very much enjoy being a part of the staff team and despite all of the obligations and responsibilities, I don't consider it a chore. Really though, I'm glad you posted this.

[Simba]

So pretty much, if you want to be a part of the staff, you should have a passion for cB.

This isn't a paying job.

[smoke]

i'm going to say this to everyone applying.


modding isn't fun. sure, for the first few days you have a ball doing cool stuff like closing and moving topics. but then you get a spammer, and because of stupid restrictions you can't ban them. They're running around and you have to clean up after them. AND people yell at you for not doing anything about it.

there are a lot of chores. for instance, moving layouts to the new system, that was a chore. every single layout was manually moved by staff members. by some more than others, i'll add. (not by me.)

everyone hates you. They think you're biased, evil, and power grabbing. you don't get to break any forum rules, not because the admin will demod you, but becuase then you see a bunch of people going into moderator performance and complaining about how "mod so and so was off topic in this thread" and such.

you have to be online. If you take a break, you have to post how long you'll be gone. You can't log in when you say you'll be gone to just check up on things, because then people will start riding you for not doing your job.

you have to mod. It sucks. you have to move topics even when you don't feel like it. People PM you and comlain about it, and then you have to move them back. Other mods, as well as members, give you heat for moving it back. You can't just warn people anymore, now you have to type out a verbal warning, be nice and then the person will PM you back "f**k you shitface lick my balls".

And that's just people staff.

Design staffers have to deal with people in the help forums. They have to deal with people PMing them about why their layout was rejected when it's obviously crap. They get people asking why thier layout wasn't accepted yet when they just submitted it.

And then, when you just want to complain just a bit backstage to other mods, someone else gets in there and gives you shit for it.



that being said, good luck to you all.

also:
There are some of you applying that a lot of people seem to support. I don't think you should apply. Not because you'd be bad mods, or are bad people. But because you don't seem to be the type of person who likes to deal with other people's shit. You know who you are.

Yup, agreed. And with all that being said, I'm still up for the job. Thanks for the insight. I respect it.

[*Azarel*]

There is absolutely no questioning Eve's abilities when it comes to designing, and I can promise you that she will be active, just like she used to be. And if she's not, well, I'll harrass her. I'm good at getting her to come to cB 'cause I lurveeee her.

[demolished]

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. :]
Here's my input on People Staff potentials, since I'm really not a design person. >>;;
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Kathleen - Regardless of any beefs she has with anyone, I think she was great on staff back in '04, and I believe if she is hired, will do just as well.

Melissa - Sigh. As much as I love this girl, she just doesn't scream 'staff' to me right now. Either that, or we simply haven't seen her potential yet. I sincerely think she might need to wait for the next session to apply. I can see her as staff later, but not now.

Steven - He participates in Feedback frequently, really has a presence on the forum, and points out things that need to be closed, moved, et al. Many people say 'no' to him being on staff, but I say 'why not?'

James D - I don't know him that well, and he hasn't been around cB long. I'd like for him to keep posting & participating until the next hiring session.

Kiki - She's active, posts a lot, doesn't fight with people. You can tell she really wants to be a part of the community and contribute a lot. But I suggest that she, also, should wait for the next hiring session. She's still a bit 'green,' if you understand.

Eddie V - Great as a member. As much as I adore this dude, I just can't see him as a mod. Doesn't seem like the mod type to me.

Moni - She's cool, but also blunt. She knows when to be honest and tell the truth but let people have fun as well. But again, I can't see her as a mod.

Lydia - Hasn't been around for too long, I don't know her that well. She should stick around for a little while, see how she grows.

James H - I less than three this boy. (Yes, I'm biased.) He participates in Feedback and has done loads for cB. The cB paper? James. By-Laws? James. Granted, his application makes him look like an ass, but he's done too much for cB to not have a staff position. He has been around for a long, LONG time.

Ranniel - Why not? He has his own forum, has been a mod on Hitherston, is friendly, helpful, & meets the other qualifications. Of course, he's just come back from a hiatus, but he's got experience & seems pretty pleasant to me.

Brenden - Yesyesyes. Brenden for modship. I needn't say anymore.

Robbi - Friendly, helpful, active, doesn't spam, knows when to put her foot down, smart. She should totally be a mod.

Nate - YES. 'Nuff said.

Rachel - She's just come back from a hiatus as well, but she's been on People Staff before. Remod her.

Josh - I can totally see him on Design rather than People Staff. He would do well in the accepting/rejecting layouts (which we desperately need), and has tons of design experience. Josh for Design Staff.

Lucy- I don't know her that well. She needs to make more of a presence before she might be able to mod.

Tina - She's mature, intelligent, easygoing, but knows where to draw the line. Buttrubber for staff. <3

Caitlin - I've seen her post in Debate and other areas. But she might need to be more involved in Feedback & other similar areas before she can be on People Staff.

Steve - He doesn't have that many posts, and I have barely seen him around the forums. He might need to post more as well and make much more of a presence.
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My god. That many people want a People Staff position? Sheesh.

thank you. my behavior changes according to the forum because i was really bored.
i think thats why people might think, "no" or .. they just dont know me.

Now, i'm going to stop it. I'm just going to stick to common sense.

i'm going to say this to everyone applying.


modding isn't fun. sure, for the first few days you have a ball doing cool stuff like closing and moving topics. but then you get a spammer, and because of stupid restrictions you can't ban them. They're running around and you have to clean up after them. AND people yell at you for not doing anything about it.

there are a lot of chores. for instance, moving layouts to the new system, that was a chore. every single layout was manually moved by staff members. by some more than others, i'll add. (not by me.)

everyone hates you. They think you're biased, evil, and power grabbing. you don't get to break any forum rules, not because the admin will demod you, but becuase then you see a bunch of people going into moderator performance and complaining about how "mod so and so was off topic in this thread" and such.

you have to be online. If you take a break, you have to post how long you'll be gone. You can't log in when you say you'll be gone to just check up on things, because then people will start riding you for not doing your job.

you have to mod. It sucks. you have to move topics even when you don't feel like it. People PM you and comlain about it, and then you have to move them back. Other mods, as well as members, give you heat for moving it back. You can't just warn people anymore, now you have to type out a verbal warning, be nice and then the person will PM you back "f**k you shitface lick my balls".

And that's just people staff.

Design staffers have to deal with people in the help forums. They have to deal with people PMing them about why their layout was rejected when it's obviously crap. They get people asking why thier layout wasn't accepted yet when they just submitted it.

And then, when you just want to complain just a bit backstage to other mods, someone else gets in there and gives you shit for it.



that being said, good luck to you all.

also:
There are some of you applying that a lot of people seem to support. I don't think you should apply. Not because you'd be bad mods, or are bad people. But because you don't seem to be the type of person who likes to deal with other people's shit. You know who you are.

everyone's different. we all have our own minds to deal with things.
but, thanks for letting us know.
you prepared for us to face the condition.

[Jeng]

hm i did make another paragraph inthe application forum, i think its better and more detailed, just to let you all know.

[*digital.fragrance*]

^ that it is... and when two paragraphs are separated, its lots easier to read.

[*I Shot JFK*]

^Yea, on that topic, i reallly dont like the on eparagraph thing... either people dont listen, or they just write one REALLY long paragraph which is difficult to read.

just something to consider next time.

[*disco infiltrator*]

Yeah, in the English language, the average paragraph written by an adult is maybe 7-9 full sentences. Just, keep that in mind, y'all.