Hi Tibaroo / Hime,
I think a month max would be a good length of time
Just for clarification, if you are a VFM but not on duty, what does this mean if you see issues in the forums? Do you still have your privileges or are they removed?
I think still allowing the VFM's who are not on duty to keep their extra rights will help to keep the forums clean and safe.
Only because, as you have stated 'we realise this is a volunteer role' even the VFM's who are on duty at the time may not be around when issues arise. Another 'off duty' VFM may spot something and be able to rectify the situation.
That's all from me, have fun with the review process!
Meridan: Hi Tibaroo / Hime, I think a month max would be a good length of time Just for clarification, if you are a VFM but not on duty, what does this mean if you see issues in the forums? Do you still have your privileges or are they removed? I think still allowing the VFM's who are not on duty to keep their extra rights will help to keep the forums clean and safe. Only because, as you have stated 'we realise this is a volunteer role' even the VFM's who are on duty at the time may not be around when issues arise. Another 'off duty' VFM may spot something and be able to rectify the situation. That's all from me, have fun with the review process!
A VFM is a VFM. There are no distinguishing factors once you become a VFM. So that kind of means you're always on duty but not to the extent you should be a vigilanty and read every single thread created. The purpose of the program is not to deviate you from your normal forum routine.
Okay thans -Hime-, that answers my question from before. I think four months is a good amount of time for someone to volunteer then and then allow someone else to take over. :)
Confetti: Okay thans -Hime-, that answers my question from before. I think four months is a good amount of time for someone to volunteer then and then allow someone else to take over. :)
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luckylibra:Perhaps its my Corporate America experience speaking, but my suggestion would be once per quarter (3 months). I suggest mainly for creating some consistency within the Community, as opposed to "who's the VFM this week?". Additionally, it would hurt for those that that might consider using this volunteer position as a resume piece (volunteer work is often asked for, especiall in the technology industry), a quarter is a much more substantial and typical length of time. I do not think 3 months is terribly long, especially if it is a TEAM being "hired", and not 1-2 people in addition to -Hime- and yourself. The duties of a VFM are much lighter, compared to full Admins, Moderators or Customer Support, so there should not be as much stress to deal with, or one would hope. :)
Perhaps its my Corporate America experience speaking, but my suggestion would be once per quarter (3 months). I suggest mainly for creating some consistency within the Community, as opposed to "who's the VFM this week?".
Additionally, it would hurt for those that that might consider using this volunteer position as a resume piece (volunteer work is often asked for, especiall in the technology industry), a quarter is a much more substantial and typical length of time.
I do not think 3 months is terribly long, especially if it is a TEAM being "hired", and not 1-2 people in addition to -Hime- and yourself. The duties of a VFM are much lighter, compared to full Admins, Moderators or Customer Support, so there should not be as much stress to deal with, or one would hope. :)
Actually that makes sense. This would be great for on a resume. Also more time would help if you plan on doing that. But still if team is perm and just rotating, i think no more than 2 months. I also wanted to know once a VFM shift/time is over, do they have to reapply?
Oops. I find I applied using my real information and my normal "real-life" email address instead of the slightly fictionalized version and alternate email I used when creating my account.
Yeah, I tell people not to do that now, but at the time I didn't know what might show up as part of a public profile somewhere on the site and I separate my online and real lives with some care. I now know that it's for Nexon's internal verification only and I have no objection to them using it that way, but I kind of wish that had been more clear to me.
Tibaroo:Hey, everybody! Time for your VFM Status Update!We've collected the applications and are now on the second stage of reading them all. Essentially, we're reviewing everyone that's already proven themselves qualfied and trying to decide what our opening team will be.You heard right: Opening team.After some discussion, Hime and I have decided to put the Volunteer Forum Moderators on rotation. This gives more people both the chance to contribute to the community and allows VFMs to take take a breather and prevent burn out. We hope you agree with this decision. Now, though, we have a question for you:How long do you think is a good length of time for someone to be a VFM, before they are asked to take a rest from their duties and let someone else have a turn?Thank you all for your help so far! We've received a great response and are excited for what's to come.
oops... I missed the opportunity to be a VFM.... oh well
oh well, I feel that 1 months on duty and 2 months off duty would be sufficient.
there are alot of way to do this. but i feel that the on duty and rest time for VFM shouldn't be longer then 3 months (unless they quit)
oh by the way, will you guys accept more applicatants in the future if this plan works out well? =P
Two months off seems a bit long to me.
One month on and one month off sounds good.
1 month and a half on duty and a month and a half off OVERALL per break (Vacations and such) and if you need a longer break just request it :P i think that would be great
Just as what others say, about a month or a month and a half, then a break.
A suggestion though... By popular demand, and assuming that the "current" VFM(s) wants to continue working, you should let the community decide whether or not to keep the current VFM(s) (or a specific current VFM). I mean you know, some people are just really diligent, and community likes it.
-Hime-:A VFM is a VFM. There are no distinguishing factors once you become a VFM. So that kind of means you're always on duty but not to the extent you should be a vigilanty and read every single thread created. The purpose of the program is not to deviate you from your normal forum routine.
I read everything! With passion! I just don't reply on unnecessary and off-topic threads though... Well... sometimes...
Nasumi Rayne: QueenB4Arawn: Dixie V2.0:I see no reason why VPM's shouldn't get a label. :\ ^^obviously never been a mod. There is at least one response in this thread that demostrates exactly the point I am making...Lock that persons thread, and they will get beligerent beyond belief...the next thing you know, you are harrassed in-game, flooded with whispers and/or notes...I've even been followed around and harrassed in another game I player-modded. No thanks. Ouch.. just gave me vicious flashbacks to when I was an in-game mod rather than forum mod for another game as well. I find it's best to ignore and mentally block out the ones griefing you for upholding any form of action/rule as you're simply doing your 'job' untill they get out of hand (which is when you begin to file harassment reports through ticketing). Granted, having a marker on the forums would be appropriate but could in-effect give unneeded 'stature', making things a bit rougher over time. .. but hey, those who become one should already know/understand the consequences and so I wish them all the best. :)
QueenB4Arawn: Dixie V2.0:I see no reason why VPM's shouldn't get a label. :\ ^^obviously never been a mod. There is at least one response in this thread that demostrates exactly the point I am making...Lock that persons thread, and they will get beligerent beyond belief...the next thing you know, you are harrassed in-game, flooded with whispers and/or notes...I've even been followed around and harrassed in another game I player-modded. No thanks.
Dixie V2.0:I see no reason why VPM's shouldn't get a label. :\
^^obviously never been a mod.
There is at least one response in this thread that demostrates exactly the point I am making...Lock that persons thread, and they will get beligerent beyond belief...the next thing you know, you are harrassed in-game, flooded with whispers and/or notes...I've even been followed around and harrassed in another game I player-modded.
No thanks.
Ouch.. just gave me vicious flashbacks to when I was an in-game mod rather than forum mod for another game as well. I find it's best to ignore and mentally block out the ones griefing you for upholding any form of action/rule as you're simply doing your 'job' untill they get out of hand (which is when you begin to file harassment reports through ticketing). Granted, having a marker on the forums would be appropriate but could in-effect give unneeded 'stature', making things a bit rougher over time.
.. but hey, those who become one should already know/understand the consequences and so I wish them all the best. :)
Your right, they should know what they are getting into. It looks like there will be nothing to identify a VFM to the forums in general, which I think is a good thing. You know that Tib and Hime have access to everyones I.P., so they know who is posting what.
With the only "ability" being to lock a thread, and not stop someone from posting (24 hr suspend or something) the only thing that will happen (I believe) is a 'power struggle' between VFM's and trolls/obnoxious posters....lock one thread, three more are created...lock those, 9 more are created, etc. etc.snowball outta control and a few hours later there will be one less VFM...I've seen it happen, more than once.
And I have to admit...I don't understand the whole "time off" thing, Hime. If someone is always a VFM, then...what does that mean?
QueenB4Arawn:And I have to admit...I don't understand the whole "time off" thing, Hime. If someone is always a VFM, then...what does that mean?
If I get what they're saying, when you have "time off", you don't have to be browsing the forums in VFM status.
Like a neighborhood watch team. Everyone's always watching the neighborhood, everyday, but on some days, it's specifically YOUR turn to make sure nothing goes on.
