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2310 Return said:
Okay - here goes - I've never been one to duck issues so probably best to get these sorted...

1. I wonder if this (in red above) may have been offered to Peachy? There were clear signs of having to work between moderators to try and make the competition work - and I for one feel she did a terrific job. It may have made the process more straightforward for her. To be fair - she is the 29th most prolific poster in the entire board and would have been a wholly appropriate person to take on that mantle - though I also recognise it is absolutely Roger's prerogative to do as he sees fit. I'm just confused about that! :?:

2. There's a minor "elephant" in the corner of the room that I can't ignore and would appreciate some clarification over. I'm interested to know how we are going to manage the position for the declared teachers of this section of the board. I know I'm not the only one - and don't know how many more there may be who haven't revealed this element of their life. Our new organiser has made no secret of his disdain for teachers ("thick" and "dopey f***ers") and this particular poster ("thicker than I had thought") and I wonder how that will sit with the objectivity that may be needed in managing this section of the board?

I wholly respect and understand that I am no loss to this section of the board - however I have enjoyed reading and learning about the subject here - and contributing occasionally - but I don't see myself being able to be part of a photo competition or indeed photography corner where this particular "elephant" remains. Perhaps there will be a sub section of the competition for educationally and photographically special needs? ;)

3. Perhaps we can identify whether our modus operandi is to clarify that this is "just the internet" and "just a messageboard" - (in which case the rules allow us to dish out dubious statements and insults as we see fit / wish to enjoy) or whether the tone of this section will be conducted with a particular ethos and culture?

4. Its 7th June and no theme for competition is yet clear. Is June going to be bypassed and July announced. Are we going to have clarity over the rules of the future competition - and are they going to take account of the discussion that took place earlier in the year? If the excellent work of Peachy isn't to be lost (perhaps the "raison d'etre" of recent changes) - would it not be a good idea to ensure this is sorted quickly?

Any clarification about the "equal opportunities" of this section of the board under its new leadership would be very much appreciated. :)
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You're massively over thinking things.

1. I asked roger to give me a staff banner as a joke, I thought it would get people talking and have a joke with it in SMB - which it has. The only part of RTG I can alter is the monthly comp, not even the photography board itself. I am not a mod.

2. I have no problem with teachers. I posted what I did on that thread to wind up the voice of reason, a poster I know well off the board who normally bites at said jokes.

3. I'll be naming Junes comp tomorrow (actually today I guess) when I shut mays voting thread.

I can't help feel your post is entirely geared towards an issue you have with me. In which case you should have pm'ed me. To my knowledge no one else has any issue with me.
 
peachbum said:
The poll will shut automatically. The thread can remain open a while longer - so that people can still comment if they want.
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Ahhh I thought I'd need to close the voting. Still learning. No problem, I didn't mean shutting the thread entirely btw, just the ability to vote :)
 
Good to see everyone getting on like a house on fire again. As long as we don't get any teachers on ;)
 
2310 Return said:
1. I wonder if this (in red above) may have been offered to Peachy? There were clear signs of having to work between moderators to try and make the competition work - and I for one feel she did a terrific job. It may have made the process more straightforward for her. To be fair - she is the 29th most prolific poster in the entire board and would have been a wholly appropriate person to take on that mantle - though I also recognise it is absolutely Roger's prerogative to do as he sees fit. I'm just confused about that! :?:
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Anyone who helps out on the site - whether moderator, server techie, writer on the main pages, competition runner or whatever is actually offered the "Staff" badge. Several have declined it because they don't want the hassle of being blamed for everything and just want to enjoy the forums. @peachbum was offered and welcome to use it if she had wanted, and I agree she did a great job and was welcome to continue but I think she thought she was flogging a dead horse (and might well be right)

2310 Return said:
2. There's a minor "elephant" in the corner of the room that I can't ignore and would appreciate some clarification over. I'm interested to know how we are going to manage the position for the declared teachers of this section of the board. I know I'm not the only one - and don't know how many more there may be who haven't revealed this element of their life. Our new organiser has made no secret of his disdain for teachers ("thick" and "dopey f***ers") and this particular poster ("thicker than I had thought") and I wonder how that will sit with the objectivity that may be needed in managing this section of the board?
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If someone abuses you, report it using the link on the post, it doesn't matter whether they are "Staff" or not.
The competition is voted on by the board members and the person running it cannot control that, they just set the format and organise the threads/votes etc.

I wholly respect and understand that I am no loss to this section of the board - however I have enjoyed reading and learning about the subject here - and contributing occasionally - but I don't see myself being able to be part of a photo competition or indeed photography corner where this particular "elephant" remains. Perhaps there will be a sub section of the competition for educationally and photographically special needs? ;)
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Just about anybody leaving the photo section would be a loss - don't let a personality clash ruin it.

3. Perhaps we can identify whether our modus operandi is to clarify that this is "just the internet" and "just a messageboard" - (in which case the rules allow us to dish out dubious statements and insults as we see fit / wish to enjoy) or whether the tone of this section will be conducted with a particular ethos and culture?
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See above

4. Its 7th June and no theme for competition is yet clear. Is June going to be bypassed and July announced. Are we going to have clarity over the rules of the future competition - and are they going to take account of the discussion that took place earlier in the year? If the excellent work of Peachy isn't to be lost (perhaps the "raison d'etre" of recent changes) - would it not be a good idea to ensure this is sorted quickly?
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That is largely my fault, I knew @peachbum was standing down, and it took until last week for me to offer and hand the role over to @oROSSo - there wasn't an overwhelming number of people offering to take over - but oROSSo had said on one of the threads he would help if necessary.
 
UaeExile said:
Couple of good'uns to get us under way. I'm off out the day so we should have a third in by tomorrow....
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Thats what I like to hear mate.

My entry will be the one i put in the SMB flickr page unless i get something better at this cathedral open night.
 
we're on the home straight, has everyone got their shot lined up?

@tripper it seems people want to stick with themes so please PM me any ideas as the May winner.
 
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