Let me just say this....GIVE THE ADMINS A BREAK!!!
I see complaints all the time about admins not doing their job and blah blah blah. Yea some things I agree with(admin conduct at times) but the other crap is ridiculous.
Story time....go grab a chair and popcorn.
I was an administrator, and head administrator on quite a few forum based websites. I was also the owner of another website, without forums, but a chat system was involved. All the websites had more traffic then this one, and slightly less staff. Being in the role of administrator, you have a billion duties. Unlike this website tho, we werent looked upon as 'gods.' We had strict duties and rules to uphold to, for the sake of professionalism.
Due to this, I gotta say give em a break. Things get overlooked all the time, and sometimes completely ignored. Stress levels are high, and dealing directly with the members makes it higher. Mistakes are made often in this situation, and when members are hounding nonstop, things can go overboard(not gonna get into conduct here). Hell, discovery admins have more work then I did. Not only do They have to administer a website, but a game also. More involved in it then most think. Hell, they just had applications for moderators for help! So give em some credit!
So long story short, take it a bit more easy on our admins. Remember that most were in your same exact spot at one time. They worked hard to get where they are, and continue to work harder every day. Dont judge for mistakes or errors. Its our job as the members to help THEM!
' Wrote:Unlike this website tho, we werent looked upon as 'gods.'
This is largely due to the Admins mixing in with normal factions and skype channels. There is hardly a line between friend and admin.
I'm not saying that our Admins are horrible, in fact I like them all with their different personalities n' whatnot.
But I -do- believe we'd have a better system if Admins were not allowed to be in any Official Factions, or ones looking to go official. I just feel that people would give them the more "high and mighty" perspective (much like Cannon has) and respect they deserve, as well as put away any doubts or misconceptions when it comes to inter-faction workings.
Whether such a change is made or not? I don't mind, the whole thing works just fine now too.
' Wrote:Oh good. Another lol post.
@Veygaar You want a non faction player as admin? I am available, but you would not like me.:tease:
No I simply mean they must give their other duties to focus on the Admin role. But, I understand the desire to be able to play as a regular player, so it's a solution that will likely never happen. The current system works just fine imo, was just saying a way it would probably work better.
In truth you have to be bonkers to ever accept being an admin. It is hard work, and all you get is yelled at for it. Been there, done that. They all have my respect.