Who do you think could qualify for Tanki staff?

[Shaloo7 1,216]

i think this player should a helper i know he works hard and help people who are facing difficulties he is always on server chat  he really deserve this @Shaloo7

Lobby chat the best place for helping  :ph34r:

[Yisroel.Rabin 16,224]

SwiftSmoky .

Armenia . 

Yisroel.Rabin . 

:O So homered. I'd like to thank... um whatever :P

No seriously, thanks :)

[beaku 2,656]

:O So homered. I'd like to thank... um whatever :P

No seriously, thanks :)

Correction : honoured

[shadewarttt 3,350]

:o So homered. I'd like to thank... um whatever :P

No seriously, thanks :)

[Yele 3,982]

As you all know, karma is not the only thing we are checking in an application. But yeah, it should be clean for at least a year or two before you apply for a chat mod - if that part is ok, we can concentrate on other parts of your application - like languages known, time zone in which you play, age, availability, if you're tech savy etc. Other admins might have different requirements thought, so please check them before applying for that certain staff position. 

and

 

I would like to see the writing in English and the knowledge about TO, without it I can't evaluate the apply, so I check all the posts of the candidate (the number must be huge), his communication style, courtesy, ability to resolve conflicts,  but most of what he wants to do - punish or help the players

 

 

[beaku 2,656]

and

 

I would like to see the writing in English and the knowledge about TO, without it I can't evaluate the apply, so I check all the posts of the candidate (the number must be huge ), his communication style, courtesy, ability to resolve conflicts, but most of what he wants to do - punish or help the players

 

 

How huge? 500?? 1000?? 2000??

[ArcticCow 454]

^I guess 2000 plus.

[beaku 2,656]

^I guess 2000 plus.

Thats just heartbreaking :(

[deadtoyou 2,502]

Thats just heartbreaking :(

Look at his post count. :D

I almost cracked up....

[beaku 2,656]

Look at his post count. :D

I almost cracked up....

Its not yet 2000 :huh:

Anyways, I did rise from 100 in January end(2015) to what it is now.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

Its not yet 2000 :huh:

I meant about blackrafid. :)

Edited March 4, 2015 by deadtoyou

[Shaloo7 1,216]

How huge? 500?? 1000?? 2000??

Maybe that information is classified  :ph34r: Though I think it should be near to these.

[swede1 1,726]

@swede1

OK, here's a serious question, based on my post history. http://en.tankiforum.com/index.php?showuser=384358 "reputation"

If players such as myself who enjoy sharing their opinions on current events often controversial in nature, do you and other staff and admin feel that moderators can still share personal opinions and points of view without the burden of "conflict of interest" muting personal opinions in the forum.

It has been suggested that I can sometimes be somewhat overly critical or biased in my point of view.

While that may be the case to some extent, I always take great effort to write within the confines of the regulations of the forum and present ideas in a manor that insites thoughts on resolving issues in a positive manor.

This is, and has always been a concern for me in pursuing a more substantial role in the forum or game a staff member.

I would love to get some opinions on this from staff.

I feel many mature qualified individuals have opted to stay away from volunteering for these reasons.

 

Please quote this post if you wish to respond to this, or send me a PM if you prefer

 

Upvote this if you feel the same way

Edited March 4, 2015 by swede1

[beaku 2,656]

OK, here's a serious question, based on my post history. http://en.tankiforum.com/index.php?showuser=384358 "reputation"

If players such as myself who enjoy sharing their opinions on current events often controversial in nature, do you and other staff and admin feel that moderators can still share personal opinions and points of view without the burden of "conflict of interest" muting personal opinions in the forum.

It has been suggested that I can sometimes be somewhat overly critical or biased in my point of view.

While that may be the case to some extent, I always take great effort to write within the confines of the regulations of the forum and present ideas in a manor that insites thoughts on resolving issues in a positive manor.

This is, and has always been a concern for me in pursuing a more substantial role in the forum or game a staff member.

I would love to get some opinions on this from staff.

I feel many mature qualified individuals have opted to stay away from volunteering for these reasons.

 

Please quote this post if you wish to respond to this, or send me a PM if you prefer

You took the words right out of my mouth. I would like an answer to this too.

[Guest]

I think the answer is clear - just like players, we (staff) also have to follow the same rules. If what you're doing as a player doesn't break the rules, then it will still not break the rules even when you're in the staff, and you'll be free to continue doing it. If you're willing to try yourself as a staff member, apply and wait for the results.

 

I feel many mature qualified individuals have opted to stay away from volunteering for these reasons.

To decide not to apply, just because you think this or that, is not the best option. If you meet the requirements specified in the application section, just apply - leave the rest to us.

[beaku 2,656]

I think the answer is clear - just like players, we (staff) also have to follow the same rules. If what you're doing as a player doesn't break the rules, then it will still not break the rules even when you're in the staff, and you'll be free to continue doing it. If you're willing to try yourself as a staff member, apply and wait for the results.

 

To decide not to apply, just because you think this or that, is not the best option. If you meet the requirements specified in the application section, just apply - leave the rest to us.

I have applied quite a few times. Most of the rejections were valid. But now, I really don't know what else to do.

[swede1 1,726]

I think the answer is clear - just like players, we (staff) also have to follow the same rules. If what you're doing as a player doesn't break the rules, then it will still not break the rules even when you're in the staff, and you'll be free to continue doing it. If you're willing to try yourself as a staff member, apply and wait for the results.

 

To decide not to apply, just because you think this or that, is not the best option. If you meet the requirements specified in the application section, just apply - leave the rest to us.

 

 

I think the main issue at hand is the presumption that these players feel the freedom of expression would be limiting as a staff member.

It is a fact that it is very rare to see a staff members post any personal points of view in the forum.

Whether this is just a matter of personal choice or mandated "written or unspoken rule", I feel it is a major reason mature individuals do not get involved.

I am not disputing the option to apply, but the underlying reason many mature players do not get to that point in the first place.

Edited March 4, 2015 by swede1

[Yisroel.Rabin 16,224]

Correction : honoured

True :P

[beaku 2,656]

swede1, we know how deeply you sympathise with this issue, no need to post twice.

[GoldRock 6,165]

If what you're doing as a player doesn't break the rules, then it will still not break the rules even when you're in the staff, and you'll be free to continue doing it. 

Hold on, that just isn't true... For example, staff members must show a certain level of maturity in their posts as representatives of the game, and that's hardly a requirement in the rules (although it'd be nice if it were xD). Or it's possible the above was meant in the sense that the posts of players who become staff would have been fine and 'non-controversial' anyway, in which case it's a little misleading in terms of what swede was asking about.

 

To directly address swede's point, the matter is mandated as an unwritten rule. Staff members have an avatar on the forum and directly represent the game - often, players PMing staff members assume they are talking to a 'developer'. Therefore, the staff should act like representatives of the game. Of course, this doesn't mean lavishing praise onto everything and anything Tanki does - but it does mean holding back on floods of criticism you might be tempted to post as part of debate, if they can be taken the wrong way.

 

Staff members are free to criticise the game, but it's not always the best idea to do so in places where players may think "Here's a representative of the game slagging off his/her own project...". So there's your honest answer; just felt I wanted to step in and clear that up. And it's not a bad thing in itself. As a staff member, I still contributed to controversial topics with my own, less-than-appreciative views at times; I just had to do so with more responsibility, and more awareness of the possibility that players might misconstrue the situation.

 

That could be called a 'loss of freedom' in some ways, but with rights come responsibility, and as long as you appreciate that and think before you post you would be absolutely fine. It shouldn't put you off applying to join the staff. 

 

Hope that helped!

Edited March 4, 2015 by GoldRock

[beaku 2,656]

 

 

Hold on, that just isn't true... For example, staff members must show a certain level of maturity in their posts as representatives of the game, and that's hardly a requirement in the rules (although it'd be nice if it were xD). Or it's possible the above was meant in the sense that the posts of players who become staff would have been fine and 'non-controversial' anyway, in which case it's a little misleading in terms of what swede was asking about.

 

To directly address swede's point, the matter is mandated as an unwritten rule. Staff members have an avatar on the forum and directly represent the game - often, players PMing staff members assume they are talking to a 'developer'. Therefore, the staff should act like representatives of the game. Of course, this doesn't mean lavishing praise onto everything and anything Tanki does - but it does mean holding back on floods of criticism you might be tempted to post as part of debate, if they can be taken the wrong way.

 

Staff members are free to criticise the game, but it's not always the best idea to do so in places where players may think "Here's a representative of the game slagging off his/her own project...". So there's your honest answer; just felt I wanted to step in and clear that up. And it's not a bad thing in itself. As a staff member, I still contributed to controversial topics with my own, less-than-appreciative views at times; I just had to do so with more responsibility, and more awareness of the possibility that players might misconstrue the situation.

 

That could be called a 'loss of freedom' in some ways, but with rights come responsibility, and as long as you appreciate that and think before you post you would be absolutely fine. It shouldn't put you off applying to join the staff.

 

Hope that helped!

 

Thanks a lot for that.

BTW, I have already given my opinions on many controversial topics, does this, in a subtle way, inhibit me being accepted as staff member.

Edited March 4, 2015 by beaku

[dilsharox 2,395]

did they apply or did u just start to this to choose?

[beaku 2,656]

did they apply or did u just start to this to choose?

What do you mean?

[dilsharox 2,395]

What do you mean?

do they want to be mods?

[deadtoyou 2,502]

What do you mean?

He was talking to the topic owner.

 

Actually, @dilsharox, this topic is for the community to post the names of players whom they think would make good Tanki Staff. :)

 

And no, I didn't apply for jazzyboy to put my name in the topic, I just happen to be listed as a popular choice. :lol:

Edited March 4, 2015 by deadtoyou