Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Add Reply
System changes; June 2015
Topic Started: 17 Jun 2015, 04:32 PM (1,247 Views)
Blue_Flower
With the new Named Director of the communty, Blue_Flower , comes in some new adjustments and changes in the forum's system. The new design is necessary and requires the full support of communal members. What is this 'communal members', you ask? I will cover that in this system changes threads.

System Changes

Ideology definition - From now on, we will have a clearly defined ideology to be followed. The ideology followed depends on the named Director. there are two ideologies - Communal Progress and Administration-controlled progress. My ideology, communal progress requires the named director to be a deciding and controlling body, while the other members outside the administration are to implement the decisions along with the named Director. Members are also required to contribute to the forum in one way or another, there are no exceptions. We have a small community, and to prevent any kind of board suspension, this system will be effective. Ideology under a single ruler may be subject to change. This brings us to the question of communal member. A communal member is a member, who has accomplished the following requirements:


  • at least 15 posts*
  • active participation in 3 or more discussions
  • personal AMA thread and introductory thread
  • One (1) or more contributions to the community#


What is the importance of a communal qualification? Well, a communal member will have access to many more privileges than the others. Such privileges include:


  • creating custom emoticon (PM Ferby with your emoticon)^
  • credit prizes for certain contributions
  • Post milestone credit prizes


Moreover, there are going to be new revamped rules with clear warning styles for different kinds of offences, new games and lots more! I hope you're all looking forward to have a great four month with me as the Named Director. Thank you for choosing me, and happy Summer Holidays! (My summer holidays ended, I'm now enjoying the cool monsoon :snicker: )

Regards,
~Flower

* - non-spam posts
# - Various possibilities to contribute are coming soon. For eg. Monthly Newsletter
^ - The following requirements should be met:

  • The icon can be no bigger than 35x35 pixels
  • It must represent your character (who you are). An example of this is Bug's emoticon being a bug (a Pokémon too).
  • The code used for your emoticon must be an alias of yours (nickname, real name, username, etc.) as to be recognised as your emoticon
  • Must be viewable across all colour schemes and themes
  • Preferably no background
  • May not be changed regularly

Member Avatar
Former Named Director
Quote Offline Profile
flying cat
I like the idea of a communal member. However, I don't think a personal AMA thread is necessary. If so, then I wouldn't be a communal member :P . Also, I think it should probably be harder to get a personal emoticon. Most of our members can meet the communal member qualifications that you have set out, and if we start gaining a lot of new members then we will start to be swarmed by a ton of new emoticons that represent people that have a high chance of going inactive in less than a month. Maybe make it an option after 100 posts or something?
These are obviously just personal suggestions, that may or may not be agreed upon within the community. What do you think?
Member Avatar
Elected Staff
Quote Offline Profile
Ferby
flying cat
17 Jun 2015, 08:55 PM
I like the idea of a communal member. However, I don't think a personal AMA thread is necessary. If so, then I wouldn't be a communal member :P . Also, I think it should probably be harder to get a personal emoticon. Most of our members can meet the communal member qualifications that you have set out, and if we start gaining a lot of new members then we will start to be swarmed by a ton of new emoticons that represent people that have a high chance of going inactive in less than a month. Maybe make it an option after 100 posts or something?
These are obviously just personal suggestions, that may or may not be agreed upon within the community. What do you think?
I have discussed with Flower and it seems there was a misunderstanding. To be considered to be a Communal Member you must first be recognised as a Member of the Community, not just a regular registered account. The requirements to be recognised as Member of the Community are a lot more strict compared to becoming a Communal Member.
Member Avatar
Founder
Quote Offline Profile
Tazdevil1
What's the difference between Member of the Community and Communal Member? They look more or less the same to me? It says that you get an emoticon for being a Member of the Community, but now it says that you have to be Communal Member to get an emoticon? Although....a Member of the community could easily become a Communal Member, the requirements are more or less the same. :P
Member Avatar

Quote Offline Profile
Blue_Flower
Tazzy
18 Jun 2015, 12:02 AM
What's the difference between Member of the Community and Communal Member? They look more or less the same to me? It says that you get an emoticon for being a Member of the Community, but now it says that you have to be Communal Member to get an emoticon? Although....a Member of the community could easily become a Communal Member, the requirements are more or less the same. :P
Yes, they're more or less the same. I shouldn't be telling this open, but just to clear things up, this thing will act as a catalyst of activity. The main focus is on the 'credits for work' part, and even though they'll be in small quantities, they'll work. ;)

This whole thing may come as unnecessary or something, but this entire thing is actually to act as a catalyst. :)

@Flying cat: I am glad it's well received. :) I'll see if I can remove the AMA thread requirement, but 'to establish many connections / friends on Gravity' is the basis of that part. To allow others to get to know you more is, in fact, a crucial part in establishing connections. But anyways, I'll figure out one way or another for you.

I hope it's fine with others if I make a few mistakes at first? Since it's a communism approach, I want whatever I think to be officially announced, which can be discussed about in the same topic. That way, it's better. I get really confused when you have to post something official and you're not allowed to discuss it after posting it. :P

Thank you,
~Flower
Member Avatar
Former Named Director
Quote Offline Profile
flying cat
Blue
18 Jun 2015, 12:26 PM
Since it's a communism approach,
Well that's new.
OK this sounds cool, I look forward to how things work out. And I was without a computer for a few days which is why I was inactive.
Member Avatar
Elected Staff
Quote Offline Profile
Tazdevil1
So...I don't notice any changes. :puppyeyes:
Member Avatar

Quote Offline Profile
Bug
He's been away at school o.o
Member Avatar

Quote Offline Profile
Blue_Flower
The very important change is awaiting approval. :puppyeyes:

:glare:
Member Avatar
Former Named Director
Quote Offline Profile
Tazdevil1
Blue
4 Jul 2015, 09:48 AM
The very important change is awaiting approval. :puppyeyes:

:glare:
Whose approval? :puppyeyes:

Member Avatar

Quote Offline Profile
Go to Next Page
« Previous Topic · News and Announcements · Next Topic »
Add Reply