SpongeBuell: admin?

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:31 am

Earlier today, I talked with Ben a bit about the security issue. I offered to update phpBB fairly frequently for maximum security, and he was saying that I might be able to be an admin for that. If he does want me to, I thought I should ask you guys. I know I was a huge supporter of the mini mods, so I am a little reluctant to just take the job, since it's the opposite of what I believe in. So, I thought I'd see what you guys say. Should I be an admin, if Ben decides to have me one? Go ahead, be honest. If you all don't want me to, I won't do it... I promise. And if someone promotes me anyway, I'll demote myself, assuming there is a majority "no" vote.

SpongeBuell

LUCRETIUS RULES!

G-force · Post by **G-force** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:41 am

Go ahead if Ben thinks it's a good plan. I think we could use some more people fixin these often occuring errors and forums appearing out of nowhere. You definetly know your stuff, and I say go for it.

cyco vision · Post by **cyco vision** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:45 am

You're one of the most well known members.

You do a lot for the board.

You are good mod.

You deserve it.

Go for it, if I had to pick anyone it'd be you.

*o* · Post by ***o*** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:45 am

in my opinion if you become an admin i could be a mini mod!! then i can patrol the universe!!

Post by **Sparkfist** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 5:23 am

I dont see any issue with that. Keeping the boards running without inconviousing people is something everyone can agree to. Maintainance for our board seems to be quite a bit even though we're still small.

Anyways like I said sounds good. I'll see about getting into PHP and maybe a few months down the line I could help.

And *o*, stop trying to be a mod. Like I've said be for "Just becuase you ask someone for something doesnt mean they'll give it to you". You earn designations and rank here not given them because of constant demands.

sam fisher · Post by **sam fisher** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:01 am

yep although if its just for the forums you wont have a huge amount of power. i suppose he could also give you ftp access to the phpbb folder aswell or something.

shmagoogin77 · Post by **shmagoogin77** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:44 am

go sponge!

daguuy · Post by **daguuy** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:46 am

go for it, we could use someone to fix and update it more frequently

vb_master · Post by **vb_master** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:48 am

We have enough admins for a tiny board. Look at Atariage, they have two admins with over 5000 people!

bioniclebert · Post by **bioniclebert** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:59 am

Yeah, you earned it!
70% [ 12 ]

yeah I think thats it! Sponge, you deserve to be an admin, thats why we voted!

Lucretius · Post by **Lucretius** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:14 am

We would have to find a replacement for you....hmmmm, who would replace Ol' Spongeroo?

Post by **bicostp** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:23 am

I vote Spongey for "Update and Title Admin". You could handle all the updates and the custom title requests... that sort of thing.

And probably regular backups of the database. (weekly?)

sam fisher · Post by **sam fisher** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:41 am

Lucretius wrote:We would have to find a replacement for you....hmmmm, who would replace Ol' Spongeroo?

ME!!!

ok i go back to my corner now

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:02 am

Lucretius wrote:We would have to find a replacement for you....hmmmm, who would replace Ol' Spongeroo?

If he does Forum 42 I'll gladly take over

.

Post by **SpongeBuell** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:24 am

Well, here is what I am thinking: I'll do it, but just for updating phpBB, and banning people that are indisputably spammers, like adam1 (people that do things like post porn) If there is a major problem that someone mentions, I'll help out with it (if somebody starts 5 posts asking to make them XYZ portable, I'll take care of it) But, for the vast majority of times, I'll remain a mini mod, and really take care of forum 42 and the 2600 forum as I am now.

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