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Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Printable Version +- CDBZ Archive (http://alex.zulenka.com) +-- Forum: Out of Character Forums (http://alex.zulenka.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=8) +--- Forum: The Legendary Asylum (http://alex.zulenka.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=133) +--- Thread: Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS (/showthread.php?tid=34876) |
Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Bardock - 09-22-2006 Did Broli's last question apply to me as well, or was it aimed specifically at Supes? Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-22-2006 Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManYes. There are a few occasions on the forum that I've openly disagreed with people who are my friends. Some people like to talk to me for that very reason - they know I won't lie to them because I'm their friend. Whoever it is, I prefer blunt honesty (though I try and go easy on people I don't know well). That's also something I've been criticised for in real-life; I'm always honest with people I know well, though blurting out "that dress makes your ass look fat" isn't so relevant here. ![]() And as I said before, I tend not to bring my personal opinions of people into right/wrong debates. Sometimes I'll defend a person I dislike, and they'll openly state they're surprised I did so. The thing is, I don't have a 'loyalties' system as such. This can be seen as a good or bad thing, depending on where you're coming from. I'm not patriotic, and I don't back up my friends unless I actually agree with their standpoint (both things that a lot of people wouldn't understand). But on the contrary, it gives me a very neutral standpoint, and I would never change that. I like how I am. ![]() Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManAs I stated for the above question, if I think someone is in the right, I'll stand up for their point of view, regardless of who they are. I'd rather have a reputation for doing that than try to preserve my reputation by not doing it. 'Good intentions', however, wouldn't matter to me besides perhaps being more gentle in disagreeing with the person in question. Robert Yerkes had 'good intentions' when he designed intelligence tests for the US Army, but they were grossly biased, and the results of the test ended up being a weapon against allowing people to immigrate into America. Consequently, thousands of Jews who could have sought asylum in America during the war were turned down, and ended up dead. I'm sure that wasn't Yerkes' intention with the tests, but regardless, his own cultural fixation meant things ended up that way where they could have been different. That was a huge example, but I wanted to show how good intentions aren't necessarily good in practice. ![]() Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManI'd try to put my point across, but if the other staffer remained as obstinate as I did, then I'd get some other opinions. After all, people aren't always right, and if it's just two people arguing, then its simply their word against the other. If the other person/people I asked agreed with me, then I'd argue my point more. If they agreed with the other staffer in that I was wrong, I'd drop it. How much I would press my point depends on how big the topic was. If it was something huge, like approval of a new piece of content, or deciding whether or not to ban someone, then I'd be pretty forceful with my opinion. But if it was, say, "should we give this spar a 2tp 50zeni reward, or a 1tp 100zeni reward," I'd be more inclined to drop the issue.
Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-22-2006 Quote:Originally posted by CargoI don't think there's any one quality I have that someone else on the staff doesn't. I'll admit that it's not common for someone to have all the staffing skills that most of the current staff and the Idol finalists have, but there are others already on the team who are just as good as we are. Really it's not about holding any one unique trait, but a combination of qualities that a good staffer should have. And I believe I've got the right mix. Edit: Drac, I'm not sure whether your most recent question was meant to be exclusive to Bardock or not, but unless you don't want me to, I'll answer it. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-22-2006 Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManFirst off, I'm fairly used to this concept - when you become a staff member, you 'represent' the RPG, so to speak, and sometimes simply being a staff member is a source of dislike for some people. If numerous people had a problem with me, I'd take a good look at how I was handling things. Nobody is perfect, and sometimes we unintentionally do things that aggravate people. As well as what I said above, sometimes people will take your words more seriously because you're staff. So if you jokingly told someone to stfu, then they might be more likely to get mad, purely because you were staff. I would ask them why they disliked me, and try to explain myself and work out the problem. If, after talking to them, I did see something was wrong with the way I'd been dealing with things, I'd make changes to my own behaviour if necessary. But if I didn't agree with them, and after giving it my all couldn't get through to them, then eventually I'd just drop it and say "you think your way, I think mine." I would block them from AIM/PM if necessary. If they continued to berate me on the boards with no provocation from myself, I would give them a verbal warning, telling them to drop it otherwise I'd issue a real warning. With any luck, it could be resolved by simply avoiding one another. When it came to solving updates, questions, staff issues and the like, I'd deal with them as any other member, just doing my job. Just because I dislike someone or they dislike me doesn't mean I can't answer their questions regarding the site. But if they continued to harass me where I'd publicly told them no more arguing on the issue, it would lead to a warning, and possibly a ban eventually. You could argue the point forever and it wouldn't solve things. There comes a time when you just have to put your foot down. All up-to-date on member questions, now. I hope the answers I gave were satisfactory. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Broli - 09-22-2006 My questions, whether I've asked specifically to SB or anyone else, are completely open to any of the three competitents. While I've asked a multitude of my questions in response to specific answers, I'd like to see what the other competitors think on the same topic. So, yes, Bardock, the question concerning moderator absences is directed to you as well. This next question, as well, is directed to all three of you. Why do any of you bother with this competition? Why do you want to be a moderator? I mean, obviously, there must be some reason that has led you three to dedicate as much effort as you have to get this far. So, what is that reason? Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Ruhiel - 09-22-2006 Quote:Originally posted by Dracula Man 1) I do my best to follow this. Inwardly, I may want to favor someone I like better than someone I dislike, but I do try my best to remain unbiased in my actions. I can't really think of any situations off the top of my head to give as an example of me following this, as there aren't too many people I dislike, save maybe one or two. But, yes, I think I can honestly say that I would do my best to remain an unbiased arbitrator in any situation, as, after all, I intend to go into law eventually, and I need to make sure I always remain fair at all times. 2) That would depend. The situation you described is an "ethical dilemma," you see, because I value the fact that the needs of the members comes first. If they aren't happy with something, we as the staff need to adjust or change something to make it work. However, if the person who is disliked is "in the right" I can honestly say I'd defend them. They're the ones who would be correct, and not the rest of the members. It's a tough situation, but I think I'd side with the person who was actually right. 3) It depends on the severity of the situation. If the issues listed in #1 or #2 were small little things, I'd probably say "well, I don't really agree with you there, but hey, you're the boss." However, if it was a something serious or important, I'd probably have this kind of an answer: "Sorry, but I just can't agree with you there. I want to discuss this with you, so I can see where you're coming from in this." I'd state my points, and if I was convinced by said admin that they were correct, I'd reverse my decision. However, in the event that I still felt unconvinced, I'd argue my points, and see if they would change their mind. However, if they refused to, I'd have to concede, as they are the administrator. 4) I answered this one earlier when Panbuukin originally posted it. However, I'll restate it: I'd try to find out if they were telling the truth, and ask another staff member to help me find out, because I don't know anything about coding. If we couldn't find any evidence saying that they did get their tps, then I'd probably give the tps to them, hoping that there wasn't any reason to lie just to get one week's worth of tp. Quote:Originally posted by Cargo Heck, I don't have a clue. Uniqueness is hard to come by these days. If I had to pick one, I'd probably say it'd be my demeanor. I'm very, very erm... "lawer-ish" in coming to decisions. I base any important decision on what the rules say, off of precedent, and if all else fails, off of what seems "right" to me. I guess that would make me unique in the way that I'd probably be very good at settling disputes between members, between members and staff, between staff and staff, etc. Quote:Originally posted by Broli Because I feel I need to help. I sort of "want" to help. I don't have any "awe-inspiring" reason for wanting to become staff, and if I'm supposed to, I'm sorry, but I just don't. I simply think I could help out, and would like to contribute to Chubbs and continue to make it better. And since you said you'd like to hear the other competitors answers to your earlier specific questions: Quote:Originally posted by Broli If these disappearances are a regular occurrence, then I should be give the proverbial boot. If I'm simply disappearing for long periods of time regularly, without much warning, then I shouldn't be a part of staff. If it's just a temporary condition, I'd probably say that I would be able to maintain efficiency and reliability once I've gotten back into being more consistent. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-23-2006 Quote:Originally posted by BroliKrillin already asked this in the staff thread, pretty much, but to reiterate my reasons; My main 'drive' is that I want to improve the RPG. I genuinely think I'd make a good staffer. Though you can help out as a regular members through suggestions and the like, being a staff member is where you have the greatest influence, and you get the bigger opportunities to shape the RPG as it evolves. This was my reason for joining Idol. That reason is still there, but at this point in the contest I'm also persisting to find out whether I was right or not. At the moment, I honestly couldn't decide who would fit the job best, but I'm hoping the judges know. Whoever wins is going to do so for a reason, and I won't hold any grudges if it's someone else. I put faith in whoever the judges choose - my only job is to do my best.
Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Jinpo - 09-23-2006 Quote:Originally posted by Broli Best question so far. Another from me: Who do you think should win this competition. Why? Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Broli - 09-23-2006 I'll withdraw the question, as I didn't follow the staff thread that closely, if you feel that your answer was already given in the staff thread. Otherwise, feel free to keep your response. This also may have been touched in the staff thread, but a question arose in my mind as I was reading your response, SB. How would you improve the RPG? You say that this is your main reason for wanting to be a moderator, so expand on that. Bardock, this question applies to you as well. You say you just want to help. What does that entail? Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Minoshia - 09-23-2006 Why are you the best persona available for the job? Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Broli - 09-23-2006 Just to correct a previous error, I referred to a post made by Android 20 incorrectly as being posted as Bardock. So, make the necessary substitution. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-23-2006 Quote:Originally posted by CargoI see a lot of reasons I should win, but I also see reasons for Bardock, and Twenty to win. I'd discuss what I think are the unique strengths of all three of us; however, since this is aimed directly at me, I'll just give what I feel my own strengths are. I feel I'm the most active of the three, by a very slight amount. I also feel I may be able to cope better with keeping up on both the IC and OOC side. Quote:Originally posted by BroliI think everyone, either member or staff, can have an influence on the RPG. However, there are some things that members can't do. Running sagas is one. You can run your own non-reward sagas as a member, but without the reward incentive, a lot less people tend to join, and you can't affect the IC world in any big way. Another thing members can't do is judge/grade. Though there's been something of a reverse-inflation in the way of Chubbs rewards in the past year or so, I feel I've still got a good grasp of what deserves what. People get pissed if their quest gets rejected, and then another quest gets the same reward they'd be getting, but with a lot less work. I feel I can deliver consistency in my rewards, and keep along the same guidelines the rest of the staff have set. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-23-2006 Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManI feel I'd represent two different things on the two different sites. On Chubbs, I'd be more of an updater/idea pusher, maintaining the RPG and keeping the IC world flowing with sagas, whereas DBA is my brain child, and on there I lay down the ground rules which people base their roleplays on. Obviously on Chubbs, the ground rules are laid down already and have been for a while. In other words, Chubbs = maintenance and improving, DBA = a work in progress. I'd like to remain active on both, since they're both RPGs I want to see successful. Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManI feel I can differentiate pretty well between them, but if I know someone on both RPGs, I only tend to treat them differently if it's to do with staff work. For example, I recognise authority differently on both, as some people are more active than one RPG than on the other, and I'd ask different people to do different things depending on which I was addressing. Basically, if it's professional, I treat everyone the same. But if they just wanted my personal opinion on whether they should leave or not, I'd speak frankly, using my experience of them from DBA if necessary. Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManOther than DBA, I'm not a staff member anywhere else. On FoF, I give my input for ideas and the like (such as the new sidekick system, which me and Squirtle created together), but I've stepped down from an 'official staffing' role. Really, it's not about the authority; my motives are for improving the RPGs. I want to see both Chubbs and DBA be successful, and FoF, though I take a less direct role in that. Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManNope. I'd have to say out of the three RPGs I'm part of (Chubbs, DBA, FoF) Chubbs is probably the most important. It's the biggest, and the one I've been on the longest. DBA is more of a fledgling RPG, and something I want to continue to nurture. Hopefully its member base will grow with time, and give it the same kind of activity Chubbs has. Like many have said, (and I agree) it's potential is huge. If it grows as big as Chubbs, I might have to consider if I can keep up with it all myself. But let's be honest, it might not take off, and it might become derelict. In which case, I can simply carry on my writing on Chubbs. We'll have to see what happens. FoF is more of a 'hobby', whereas the other two would be more like actual jobs. I just roleplay on FoF occasionally for fun, and it would probably be the first to get cut if my free time ran out. Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManPretty much the same answer as A. I want to see both Chubbs and DBA successful. I love them both in their own way. Quote:Originally posted by MinoshiaAlready answered on page 2. ![]() http://cdbzrpg.dracondev.com/forum/thread.php?postid=273109#post273109 Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Burter - 09-23-2006 48 Hours Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-23-2006 Quote:Originally posted by Dracula ManChubbs, most likely. As I said, FoF's only a 'part-time' thing for me, a hobby because it's the only place I can RP Samus, and I <3 Samus. And out of Chubbs and DBA, Chubbs is the one which definitely isn't going to appear anytime soon. DBA is hot, but it might not be here in a year's time. New RPGs are unpredictable. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Broli - 09-24-2006 Quote:Originally posted by Super Buu So, your ability to run sagas and update what needs to be updated will improve the RPG? In other words, you will be bringing to the table refinement in areas that are lacking? It's not arrogant to say yes, I just want to make sure that you and I are understanding one another. Keep in mind that I'm not asking how your job as a staff member will differentiate from that of an ordinary member, but rather how you intend on improving the RPG as a whole due to being on staff. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Super Buu - 09-24-2006 Quote:Originally posted by BroliI wouldn't say the RPG is lacking in those respects. But more of a good thing is never a bad thing. Simply adding more capable staff, who can get to grading and updates whilst the other staff are offline, is one kind of improvement. It lets the higher-ups distribute their time among other things like content and sagas. If you mean improvements to the system itself, as opposed to just general maintenance, then I definitely have ideas I feel could be used improve the RPG. One example is the warning system on DBA, which I created, may be being incorporated on Chubbs soon. One of the staffers approached me about it, and I didn't mind them using it. That's one thing I would count as an improvement. I've also got other ideas that are more in the planning stages that I'd love to discuss with Chubbs staff, some of which are being used on DBA. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Burter - 09-24-2006 In SB's defense, it was our idea to incorporate his warning system. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Broli - 09-24-2006 Sounds good, SB. I look forward to seeing your improvements should you win the contest. Good luck. Drac, keep in mind that Chubbs is always a work in progress. It's not really run with a "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset. Chubbs Idol Finals Q&A - MEMBERS - Bardock - 09-24-2006 Quote:BROLI A moderator who is constantly away from Chubbs is an ineffective one. It leaves a hole for the other staffers to fill, and what you would normally be taking care of, the others have to pick up the slack. You?ve essentially become a place-filler, mod in title only. If there was a set schedule you were going to be gone, it would be easier to deal with. A once-in-a-while period of time is acceptable, but if you are constantly unable to fulfill your duties, you are unreliable and inefficient, and should henceforth be replaced with someone who can be both, all intentions aside. Quote:CARGO I can?t answer these questions without sounding like an ass. Although any one of us would do a good job, I think I should win. Super Buu and I both have experience, but mine is on Chubbs, not somewhere else. I?ve been building up to where I am today, and I feel I?m finally ready to make the leap from a responsible member to a responsible staffer. My activity may be a weakness, but that?s not to say it wouldn?t prevent me from doing a good job. Quote:BROLI ?Help.? I want to take care of the people who end up having to bump their threads after 72 hours, and make sure that every last detail is correct so they don?t have to get frustrated that something?s not right. I want to be able to step into the middle of an argument and have the authority not only to stop it, but also take preventative measures so it doesn?t happen again. I want to make sure there is no one causing problems that give everyone else a migraine. I want to be able to sit down with members who are having trouble and mediate their problems without having to go through somebody else. I want to be able to develop the parts of the site that are lacking (e.g., heaven and hell). I want to make sure information is easily accessible, organized, and up-to-date. I want to be able to contribute to a saga while it?s still in the planning stages. I want to be somebody that people can come to if they need something. I want to correct all of the spelling and grammatical errors on the main site (O<). I know I can do all of this, and do it well, because I?ve felt like if I was staff, I could make a difference in these situations. Quote:DRACULA MAN None of these questions apply to me. I am not staff anywhere else, nor do I have another RPG taking up my time. These should be directed at Supes and Twenty instead of the three of us. If you wish to rephrase these, you?re welcome to do so. Quote:MINOSHIA I have the RPG Discussion forum, and have felt I?ve done a good job with that. I?ve had help along the way, but it?s been a good training ground at getting me to think like a mod here. I contribute in other areas, and have worked alongside staff with a few projects here and there (outside of this competition). While being here longer than the other two doesn?t necessarily make me any better, it does give me some history as I?ve seen quite a few changes and a longer look at how things operate. I spent most of my first year and a half simply observing, and as I got more involved, I think the members in general have felt I was a good person to have around. |