As I promised in my introduction, I would like to throw out a few topics on which I am hoping to get feedback from the community.
First. I am considering implementing an ombudsman position from amongst the userbase, a small rotating group of 3 or 4 members who would have direct input to staff and leadership in regards to forum affairs. This would not be a staff position, nor any sort of political LARP sort of deal, but rather members in good standing who would have more visibility into staff discussions and be in a position to give feedback and be the 5 year old in the room. I would appreciate feedback on this concept, if you think it is workable or not.
Second. I intend to expand the Creative section of the website, with subforums devoted to the arts as well as writing. In addition I intend to promote the Alternate History section in the hopes of attracting more content creators to the Sietch. I would appreciate feedback and ideas on this.
Third. This is food for thought. In the near future I will be opening up applications for staff positions. If you are willing to commit to enforcing the rules of the forum fairly and evenly, are in good standing in the forum, and have a history of civil engagement even with those you disagree with, please consider applying when applications are opened.
I think all are good ideas if implemented properly. Going forward I think we should implement them all and perhaps more.
A few idea's I would also suggest would be.
- Making the Politics/NSFW Politics sections private and requiring a preset post count to be reached to enter, I am thinking one hundred for regular politics and three hundred for NSFW politics. (This seems contreversial but it has dual purposes of dissuading trolls, furthermore it would force new members to post outside politics and help jumpstart the other sub-forums)
- I think we need to issue some checks and balances to staff protocols beyond the council for input. Nothing to impede staff mind you, rather a final warning system for offenders at the very least to ensure bans don't seem to come out of nowhere and a ban thread (similar to AH.com) to ensure future staff transparency on infractions.
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