Ok, so the hot blogging topic lately has been on admins, and their place/role in DSiPaint, mainly, their behavior.
I think everyone has had some good points, and everyone has biased points (hey, It's a blog, technically every statement is biased).
While I do believe admins should be able to have fun, there should be a limit to how they use their powers.
Now, flashback one year ago... This site was completely different. Text links instead of icons, no themed or Spanish/Dutch/German chatrooms.
Swearing was also taboo. Dammit and Hell were not considered to be acceptable, and honestly, for a site rated G by most major internet site reviewers, I don't thinks it's acceptable. Admins brought about some changes that I wish hadn't been made.
No longer are new members welcomed into chat by administrators, they are shunned, and turned away.
No longer are many admins using their powers correctly. Many kick, ban unfairly, and spam without end and think that what they did was fine.
Now I know some members aren't corrupted,but to tell you the truth, many administrators on here abuse their powers, it's just a fact.
Now I've known all these admins for a long time, many, over a year. We've lost some of the most mature yet fun-loving admins...
And they've been replaced with a group of admins, many of which don't think the rules apply to them.
Now I know you guys, Admin, many of which are good friends of mine, hear me out.
A generation with more maturity and good moral values trumps a wild bunch of vagabonds with no concept of rule anyday...
This isn't directed at anyone in paraticular...more just my compiled thoughts all streamed into a blog...
Anyway...I hope this rant wasn't too "opinionated" for everyone who dislikes my points...
Anyway, comment away, let's hear some heedback.
just...
ONE SIMPLE REQUEST:
Don't use this thread as a place to bash admins, and say stuff about them.
Be polite, maybe you'll recieve some in return.
If you're all tired of these kinds of blogs, then why bother to click the link? Aside from that, I haven't really noticed any admins abusing their powers. It isn't completely the admin's fault, nobody's perfect, even the best make mistakes time to time. I just wish members without powers will realize that admins can make mistakes, and admins will realize not every member knows all the rules.
I do have a few qualms with some of the changes on Paint. However, I still believe that the majority of admins do an acceptable job, some even a great job. Don't let the actions of some skew the truth.
"No longer are new members welcomed into chat by administrators, they are shunned, and turned away." I'm not trying to make myself look good or anything, but I know for a fact, when someone says they are new, I always give them a big "WELCOME TO SDK" welcome. I know I am not the only one who does this, so don't make it look like EVERY admin doesn't welcome members, because some of us actually do.
"No longer are many admins using their powers correctly. Many kick, ban unfairly, and spam without end and think that what they did was fine."
Also, once again, I don't abuse my powers, but I do admit in joining in on "UNCE" partys. It seems like people have fun with them, so I allow them. I don't ban or warn for them, because that would be totally rude and not fair! And once again, I know I am not the only admin like this. There are many others. So, what I am saying is, yes some admins abuse powers and what not, but NOT EVERYONE.
Yeaaah. After reading Haru's blog, I was kinda pumped to write another. After this one, not so much. I admit, I'm tired of this topic. But I still write blogs on it simply because I'm also tired of walking into chats and feeling bad for the newbs that are treated badly. They're too stupid to know any better. Yes, it's true. Especially if you come from Hatena or some other websites. Some people assume that using *'s while censoring a word is okay. When they get insta-banned, and it's their first day, I get mad. It's not fair. And when admins complain about putting up with a lot of crap, I understand. They do. Sorry to say this though, but too bad. Cops can't just go shooting every criminal because they're sick of people speeding. It's a big responsibility. If you can't take it, pass the banhammer to someone that can. Period. I'm not saying ALL admins are like this, again. If you actually read my last blog, I was asking you to thank the admins for keeping the site a fun place. I'm not just another admin hater. I'm sick of the few admins who don't do their job right. That's it.
I joined what, a little over a year ago? Not a single welcome. And usually its still the same way today unless my friends are in the chatroom. I literally see admins who brag about spamming and "epic bans" on their profile, but I honestly just find it immature.
When I joined, there were less admins, (i remember Hallianne, Astra Moon, ElecTric, Mr. Lord Zeus (with no mr. and a green admin name), and many more. Then came more, like Lieutenant (then xXVampPrincessXx), the now non-admin TrargEnsly, Twinkle 987 was re-admined, etc. Then, came a lot more. TwistedN, Gleeok, etc. First it was that no more admin powers were given out unless an admin lost them or cancelled, now they're just given out.
I don't mean to bash admins, but things aren't what they used to be.
Eh, I've only been here since last may (less then 1 week till one whole year ^_^) so i missed some stuff for sure. Even since then, things haven't been like they used to be.
Just like a certain admin who declines a page of work and accepts few lines from his bestie. I've seen many peoples blogs that were good get declined. :p
Favortism is the truth here!
One year ago, we had the language and theme chats, as well as the icons instead of text links. I joined exactly one year and one day ago, and they've all been here ever since I have.
Btw, this is my first comment since my one-year anniversary. Feel honored. xD
the averahe admins are like 12-16. Ive seen people whose age lies w/in the range run guilds before. It always ends up bad. Still, most arent ready for that kind of power.(Heck. IDT i am either!) Yes some are, but most, they dont understand that theres is a person behind every name. So, when they ban....u know the rest.