psketti wrote:
Oh..."gold boarder" now, is it?

oioioi wrote:
I like this idea tbh

Ab Origine wrote:
You may as well have put up a flashing neon sign

andyh wrote:
I liked it too.

But I also think it's something we don't actually need at present. Nobody (to my knowledge) has any issues with the current mods therefore something like oi's plan should be kept until the day arrives when we need such a plan.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And we ain't broke.

psketti wrote:


For arguments sake, the mods decided a new mod was needed, feather got the gig. Now if it had been a more contentious proposal we could be discussing it and resolving the whole process for days, weeks, months. Meanwhile the mods are one short.

oioioi wrote:
Indeed. Glad to see you recognise that problem...

diamondgeezer wrote:
So we agree, it's best resolved and set down before a serious problem arrives.

oioioi wrote:
You've overlooked a major flaw in your plan by the way

psketti wrote:
G'wan.....

oioioi wrote:
No, I was referring to the problem of the timespan involved in selecting a replacement mod by community vote, ie it taking potentially weeks or even months to do so, as you pointed out.

Meanwhile, we're running the place a mod short.

diamondgeezer wrote:
Therefore...would it not be sensible to put procedure in place at this juncture to avoid this happening again? Instead of just going round and round in circles?

Then I'm going on record as saying that (even though I think Oioi's proposal was good) for expedience, the procedure currently in place is fine by me.

Ab Origine wrote:
Tbh Abs I thought that was what we were doing and why.

Ab Origine wrote:
What procedure do you suggest for a very quick method for the community to vote in a new mod from scratch?

We could I suppose vote in a 'reserve shortlist' of potential replacement mods, waiting in the wings in case a current mod drops out. But that would bring a whole set of problems in itself wouldn't it?

For a start, the turnover of mods on SZ is slow, replacements are needed very infrequently. Those on the 'shortlist' would in a way have to deal with all the stigma of modship whilst possibly never becoming one.

oioioi wrote:
So did I...I just wanted to join in, really.

Plus, I get bored when those circular argument thingies crop up, so I thought I'd get in early.

diamondgeezer wrote:
Sounds like a good place to start, to me. How about, we ask who'd be interested to begin with, then that way you have the beginnings of a shortlist, at least.

Next, decide the best method of polling/agreeing who goes up from the list, when required. Tbh, the thread about feather worked perfectly well for me and gave all the opportunity to express any concerns. If you wanted something more in depth where every member was contacted for their vote, you could perhaps stipulate that 'emergency' mods may be taken from the shortlist to cover any such periods without notice to all members.

Maybe.

psketti wrote:
That picture is just ghastly!

oioioi wrote: Woah there neddy!
The mods decided a new mod was needed.
Feather was approached to see if he may consider a position. (I took that as a common courtesy btw).
Feather said he would for a temp period on both sides.
Feather accepted the gig ONLY AFTER the membership's approval was sought.
That was no done deal or as simplistic as your sentence there may suggest.

I clarify that because those details were important for me.

So who are the mods as we speak? Just feva innit? I nominate i baster, gilly and jhado. Just cos i have prepared some dub grenades with their names on....

dubmeup wrote:
Dunno about the others, but Gilly is a tough nut to crack. I've been at her for months, psychically, but she blocks me at every turn.

I think i-baster may enjoy the challenge, but jhado will be far too busy over the coming months. I plan on making sure of that...