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I'm gone for a few weeks, and wow.
First, I think the staff in general is doing an amazing job. The latest contest is proof of that. Also, if people think I should leave the staff, you'd think they would tell me what I should be doing different or better. Instead I have to stumble upon this thread trying to figure out what this is all about.
I don't really feel like defending myself, but I'll try to address the points I could find in the midst of all the bickering and insulting.
1. There are no new updates. What do you suggest we update? Files, reviews, screenshots are up to the community. Most reviews are validated within a day. Most files within a couple of days. The staff can't magically make new files appear out of thin air. If you're referring to new site features, I can understand. I'd been working on some stuff a while ago, but I haven't been too sure new features would really be appreciated. The community is active but it is very small. There are already quite some features around. Things like IP blocking can only be done by redink1 and Tal. This is not something us staff members can directly change.
2. I haven't done the RRR the last few times. This is true. Somehow, people got the idea that I'm the RRR guy. I'm not. Yes, I was the advocate for a new monthly contest in the vein of the DOTM. However, we discussed the specifics with all of the active staff members, including redink1. Any staff member can post the RRR. Frankly, it surprised me Skull took that over. Skull shouldn't have to do it, but if he wants to, fine. It was never my intention to neglect the RRR, I was just never under the impression that it was supposed to be solely my duty.
3. Apparently I don't validate reviews anymore? There is no way to know who validates a certain review and who doesn't. Like I said, almost all reviews are being validated within a day. If any staff member with review validating privileges decides to approve or reject a review, he will do so. For the record, I still do validate reviews if there are any pending. I don't know where you get the idea that I don't.
4. I'm not online frequently enough to be on staff. I understand why some users could feel this way. I admit I haven't been online too much lately. My reasons for this are personal. I have gone through a rough patch in my life and I am currently extremely busy with conducting a scientific research for my Master Graduation. I understand that people wonder why I am not online very often, but the polite course of action would be to ask or inform me about what is going on. If you would like to be on staff, Skull, I would advice you to better your conduct (ie. be more direct, stop playing games with other users, avoiding flame wars with people disagreeing with you, etc).
To conclude, I don't really see how the staff can improve the site in a significant way. I have only good things to say about my fellow staff members. The entire community depends on the actual contributions of all its users, not only its staff members. The staff held a contest not too long ago and rest assured there is being worked on the site even if you are not aware of it.
In general, if you want things to change, come with ideas and suggestions. Be constructive, not destructive. I suggest that if you have a problem with someone, address that problem with that person directly. Bickering behind people's backs will generally not be appreciated.
First, I think the staff in general is doing an amazing job. The latest contest is proof of that. Also, if people think I should leave the staff, you'd think they would tell me what I should be doing different or better. Instead I have to stumble upon this thread trying to figure out what this is all about.
I don't really feel like defending myself, but I'll try to address the points I could find in the midst of all the bickering and insulting.
1. There are no new updates. What do you suggest we update? Files, reviews, screenshots are up to the community. Most reviews are validated within a day. Most files within a couple of days. The staff can't magically make new files appear out of thin air. If you're referring to new site features, I can understand. I'd been working on some stuff a while ago, but I haven't been too sure new features would really be appreciated. The community is active but it is very small. There are already quite some features around. Things like IP blocking can only be done by redink1 and Tal. This is not something us staff members can directly change.
2. I haven't done the RRR the last few times. This is true. Somehow, people got the idea that I'm the RRR guy. I'm not. Yes, I was the advocate for a new monthly contest in the vein of the DOTM. However, we discussed the specifics with all of the active staff members, including redink1. Any staff member can post the RRR. Frankly, it surprised me Skull took that over. Skull shouldn't have to do it, but if he wants to, fine. It was never my intention to neglect the RRR, I was just never under the impression that it was supposed to be solely my duty.
3. Apparently I don't validate reviews anymore? There is no way to know who validates a certain review and who doesn't. Like I said, almost all reviews are being validated within a day. If any staff member with review validating privileges decides to approve or reject a review, he will do so. For the record, I still do validate reviews if there are any pending. I don't know where you get the idea that I don't.
4. I'm not online frequently enough to be on staff. I understand why some users could feel this way. I admit I haven't been online too much lately. My reasons for this are personal. I have gone through a rough patch in my life and I am currently extremely busy with conducting a scientific research for my Master Graduation. I understand that people wonder why I am not online very often, but the polite course of action would be to ask or inform me about what is going on. If you would like to be on staff, Skull, I would advice you to better your conduct (ie. be more direct, stop playing games with other users, avoiding flame wars with people disagreeing with you, etc).
To conclude, I don't really see how the staff can improve the site in a significant way. I have only good things to say about my fellow staff members. The entire community depends on the actual contributions of all its users, not only its staff members. The staff held a contest not too long ago and rest assured there is being worked on the site even if you are not aware of it.
In general, if you want things to change, come with ideas and suggestions. Be constructive, not destructive. I suggest that if you have a problem with someone, address that problem with that person directly. Bickering behind people's backs will generally not be appreciated.
