We need more forum moderators.

The_Gamesalad_Guru

The number of active forum moderators is a very small footprint. We need more moderators and the criteria should include their level of consistent activity on the forum.

StormyStudio

willing and able...

tatiang

Sent you a PM.

UtopianGames

Since my demotion a while back, long story but we were making a tool that upset the GS team, i can't do a lot of useful stuff like close/merge threads etc etc but willing and able like Stormy.

Darren.

Wboko

Same here, willing and able...

RThurman

Please don't misjudge the number of 'active forum moderators'. There is plenty going on behind the scenes that no one is supposed to see. The forums are a lot cleaner because of behind the scenes work.

If on the other hand forum members feel there are not enough people helping out with answering questions. Well.... start helping! This is a community!

(That said.... it would be nice to have some more moderators that are willing to build the community.)

SingleSparq

I've been on the forums more lately but I think that kind of power would corrupt me.

Wboko

Insightful @RThurman‌ !!!

mounted88

I'll do my part. I've been quite recently but I've still been visiting daily.

jonmulcahy

what we need is an official community manager, there has been a big hole since SSS left.

SingleSparq

what we need is an official community manager, there has been a big hole since SSS left.

I'm dyslexic. I read that as "big a hole since SSS left"!

jamie_c

@jonmulcahy, I agree totally. Make it a Community Manager/Gamesalad Advocate position. Years ago when I was active on the Unity Boards they had an Manager/Advocate who was always present on the boards and also promoted Unity throughout the web and live in person. I always thought that was just a fantastic idea...

Armelline

I completely agree that a Community Manager is definitely something that is missing. Someone who can phone up the GS team and say "Hey, this is a big problem on the forums right now, I need to make a statement, give me the low-down."

It wouldn't even need to be a paid position - the key thing would be the direct line to the GS team.

If any more moderators are added I think the friendliness and tone of their posts should be a key deciding factor. Some active members are massively more encouraging and supporting of other users than others.

And for the record, I'm not volunteering :P I'd totally back Stormy though.

tatiang

GameSalad Staff are looking to fill the void left by SaladStraighShooter's departure, possibly with a Community Manager position. In the interim, as @RThurman said, there is a lot going on behind the scenes that people don't see. We are re-structuring things, re-writing rules, adding responsibilities to current moderators, etc.

tylerglessner

I'm here pretty much everyday, so I'm down if needed

tenrdrmer

Yep to be honest I think we have much more activity than you realize. Granted at times it may seem like we are all away but in reality that's gonna happen from time to time no matter how many moderators there are.

Braydon_SFX

Moderator. *sigh* I'll get there one day.

I miss Mr. SSS and the badge victory.

The_Gamesalad_Guru

Just to be clear, I didn't start this thread to imply I want to be a moderator! far from it? I have no interest in being a moderator.

lycettebros

I don't think I qualify as yet but maybe one day if I do.

imGua

@DeepBlueApps said:
Since my demotion a while back, long story but we were making a tool that upset the GS team, i can't do a lot of useful stuff like close/merge threads etc etc but willing and able like Stormy.

Darren.

What tool you were making if it's not a secret?

wayneh001

@imGua - Probably best not to bring it up again.. All who do, go missing in the night...
@DeepBlueApps - Sorry Darren - that was my fault.. Though it was a fun tool for sure! Gathering dust in a corner of my Hard Drive now...
Wayne

Thunder_Child

Hmmm. I see moderators in a lot of threads. Sometimes they are just replying to posts as members...sometimes they are doing their job as moderators. They seem pretty active and on top of things in my opinion...and doing a good job at it.