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 Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:48 pm
The DOs & the DON'Ts
Well, after skimming through the crew log and the crew forum [well the one we're in] I've realized there has been a smidge of confusion as to what I'm looking for on the crew. Hopefully this will help clear things up. 4laugh
Table of Contents:
1. Intro <--- you are here
2. Your new powers
3. Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts
4. Member issues: banning/ rank changing etc
5. What's expected of you =]
6. Extra kudos for
7. Big NO NOs
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:51 pm
Your New Powers
So, you're on the crew. What can you do with your powers? Our lovely gaia moderaters have empowered the crew of any guild to be able to:
edit posts
invite users to the guild
ban members
delete posts
move posts
Table of Contents:
1. Intro
2. Your new powers <--- YOU ARE HERE
3. Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts
4. Member issues: banning/ rank changing etc
5. What's expected of you =]
6. Extra kudos for
7. Big NO NOs
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:04 pm
Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts
So in theory, you're allowed to move/switch/delete topics & posts but what SHOULD you do?
1. MOVING POSTS:
If a user posts a topic in the wrong forum such as an anime thread in the literary forum we ask that you DO move their post. We also ask that you PM them and explain why their post was moved [nicely please biggrin ]. The only exception to the moving post rule is the Savvy Den. Users can discuss whatever they like. We made subforums for users that are looking for a specific form of discussion. The only type of post that will be moved from the savvy den is a competition thread*
*This is subject to change; I have decided we're not Axing the competition forum but we will revamp it.
2. EDITING POSTS:
Use this with caution. As a rule of thumb, when in doubt don't do it. Here are some things you SHOULD edit:
-if there is a glaring spelling/punctuation/grammar error that will keep you up at night correct it in a different color text & add a *edited by [your username] at the bottom of the post. We want to encourage literacy without scaring the pants off of the semi-literate.
- If you realize one of the crew members left some info out of a contest/announcement [such as a start/finish date]
-Edit your own posts. This is A-okay
3.DELETING POSTS:
As a rule of thumb, don't do it. Even if you disagree with a user [which is quite probable] they don't have the power to delete your posts so technically you shouldn't delete theirs. Under NO circumstances should posts be deleted in the crew forum by anyone other than MJ. I want to see everyones opinions =]
Here are the exceptions:
1. If the post violates the ToS. This means the user posted porn, attempted to cyber, asked for a password etc. These posts SHOULD be deleted and we ask that you do so immediately and send a PM to the user informing them that their post violated the ToS & thus the guild rules and that they shouldn't do it again. Ever. Also, PM me [MJ] and explain what happened.
2. If the post insults the guild. We like critisicm here & it is necessary to help the guild grow. However, the following comments should be deleted:
EX 1: this guild sucks more than a gay vampire!
EX 2: this guild #$)(*&%)(*&%)(&)$(%*$% you should join this one [insert guild here] instead
these can be deleted because they don't help us & they are just lame.
3. If you run your own contest and specify that users must meet the criteria lest their entry be deleted, and they fail to meet your criteria you may delete their post.
Table of Contents:
1. Intro
2. Your new powers
3. Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts <--- You are here
4. Member issues: banning/ rank changing etc
5. What's expected of you =]
6. Extra kudos for
7. Big NO NOs
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:12 pm
Member issues: banning/rank changing etc
Here is a rather touchy subject. What to do with naughty members. wink [sorry, MJ is a perv today apparently]
Changing ranks:
I don't think the crew can do this. As far as I'm concerned only the captain and the vice captain can change member's rank from member to crew. So this shouldn't be a problem. In the event that I am wrong I ask that you simply don't do it. If there is a member you feel should be promoted PM me or make a thread in our handy dandy crew forum & we'll discuss it. biggrin
Banning Members:
There have been a couple members that have been banned & I don't know why. I haven't been clear on this so no one is going to be in trouble [no worries]. Anyways here is how I'd like this to work: If someone does something worthy of being banned PM me or post it here & I'll check it out ASAP. If I agree we'll ban them. Once a member is banned they can't be unbanned & I think it's fair that the captain gets the final say in the matter.
Here are things you should report:
-> Any ToS violations
-> Walls of Spam
-> consistent hateful/closeminded/rascist/sexist comments [not in jest]
* If they're obviously joking we'll let it slide. Just remind them that even though they are joking their comments could be hurtful.
Table of Contents:
1. Intro
2. Your new powers
3. Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts
4. Member issues: banning/ rank changing etc <--- You are here
5. What's expected of you =]
6. Extra kudos for
7. Big NO NOs
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:23 pm
What's Expected of You =]
So you're on the crew & you know what you probably shouldn't do. So what do you do?
1. BE ACTIVE:
As a crew member we expect you to post regularly [notice we don't say daily, just make sure you pop in once or twice a week; we realize most of you have lives away from your computer.]
2. HELP HOUSECLEAN:
We don't expect you to show up at MJ's house with a broom or a mop [in fact, she might call the police if you did that wink ] but we do expect you to help keep the threads and forums in order. Basically: if something is in the wrong forum move it, inform the poster, all that snazzy jazzy stuff mentioned in the moving posts post.
3. LOCKDOWN:
If a thread in the Savvy Den hasn't been posted in for two weeks we lock the thread. Our final [well, we'll probably add more but we'll call it tha tfor now] subforum will be a memorable thread forum. Send our threads with over 30 posts there. By locking up unused threads it moves them to the back of the viewing thing and encourages people to start new topics.
4. Be MOD
Haha sorry, that was cheesy. What we mean is your like a moderator. You have the power! Report anything to the crew thread that is suspicious, a violation, etc.
5. COMPETE
You don't have to compete in every stinking contest out there but realize becoming a crew member doesn't mean you can't compete in the competitions. If it's something you're good at we encourage you to compete & to encourage others to do the same. biggrin
6. BE SOCIAL
Yupp. You didn't get put on the crew because MJ loved your username & you baked her cookies. You're here because you're active, at least semi-literate, fun, & you don't have too many marbles rolling around upstairs. [Not that we mind the marbles, they're fun!] We expect that you create new topics on a semi regular basis. After all, these are what keep the guild going.
Table of Contents:
1. Intro
2. Your new powers
3. Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts
4. Member issues: banning/ rank changing etc
5. What's expected of you =] <--You are HERE
6. Extra kudos for
7. Big NO NOs
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:30 pm
EXTRA KUDOS FOR...
Want to go that extra mile? Here are some things that take a bit of work so they aren't expected of you but we'll love you if you do.
1. RANDOM INVITES:
Essentially, grab a pen and paper, lurk the forums and write down 10 usernames. Copy the congrats you've been invited... message from the sticky [or make up your own] and send out an invite to these users. You'll be suprised how many people you can get to join. =]
2. CREATE COMPETITIONS:
That's right, MJ doesn't want to be the only one running competitions. She'll love you for making your own. The catch here is the competition maker is in charge of the prizes. However, if your competition winds up being super popular we'll make it a guild competition [still run by you] and the guild account will provide the funding.
3. RECRUIT:
This is the other form of advertising. It takes longer, doesn't get as many people. So why do it? Generally the people you recruit in the guild forums [via a recruiting thread] are actually looking for a guild and are thus more likely to be active. Or they are according to a couple threads in the captain's guild.
Table of Contents:
1. Intro
2. Your new powers
3. Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts
4. Member issues: banning/ rank changing etc
5. What's expected of you =]
6. Extra kudos for <-- YOU ARE HERE
7. Big NO NOs
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:33 pm
Big NO NOs
So you get the basic idea. Now for the Big No NOs:
1. Banning members
Simply. Don't. You will be warned the first couple of times. Repeat offenses [starting today, Nov. 25. 2007] could result in loss of a crew position.
That's it biggrin
Table of Contents:
1. Intro
2. Your new powers
3. Moving/switching/deleting topics + posts
4. Member issues: banning/ rank changing etc
5. What's expected of you =]
6. Extra kudos for
7. Big NO NOs <--- YOU ARE HERE
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