New Additions to the Staff

[Shadow Yoshi]

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Global Moderator Election we hosted. While it didn't go too well, I'd say it was a beneficial experience for this community. So, without further delay, I'd like to announce the winner of the election. Let's give our congratulations to:

Kley and GhostHawk.

...what? Two new mods? Yes. This election was a really difficult process for nearly everyone involved, and I don't see us doing this again. Here are the analyses for the top 5:

Blueoak (0 votes): While you were one of the most popular members on the poll, there were a few reasons why you weren't promoted. Personally, I was willing to give you another chance but also saw the value in promoting people who haven't held the position before. I was somewhat worried that you would repeat past mistakes but, like I said, I considered giving you the chance. You also didn't receive any votes from the administrators. I'm sorry, man, I knew you were looking forward to it.

DarkMatt (0 votes): There's a time and place for your general demeanor, and I think it would suit this community in a few different ways. While I think you'd be a good choice, a lot of the people in this community (staff included) don't necessarily agree with me.

GhostHawk (2 votes): You were chosen because you're an all-around good user that has been here for a long time. Your help with the wiki played a big part in your consideration for this position (at least from me). You received two votes from the administrators.

Kley (3 votes): As someone who did very well in the polls and also has been in the community for a while and was part of the beta testing team, there was little question in you being fit for this position. You received three votes from the administrators.

Natsu (0 votes): While you did do well in the polls, you received no votes from the administrators. (m4sterbr0s edit: Though you're also a good user like Ghosthawk, Ghosthawk had the extra push of helping out with the SMBX wiki. The administrators also believed that you're not as fitting for the job as GhostHawk is.)

But wait a minute, why were there 5 total administrative votes with 4 administrators? Well, some of us voted for two. It's also worth noting that promoting two moderators allowed us to satisfy both those that voted for Kley and those that voted for GhostHawk, because neither of them were as high in the polls as Blueoak. Thanks again to everyone involved in this election - we probably won't see another one, but at least we tried it out! Congratulations again to Kley and GhostHawk!

[Raster]

While I don't agree with this, I wish the new staff members good luck.

[Bomber57]

While I don't agree with this, I wish the new staff members good luck.

[FanofSMBX]

There's something I don't get. Why did we do this "administrative veto" thing? If all the admins didnt like a particular member, they would have held no chance in getting it - which sounds rather

biased

[zlaker]

While I don't agree with this, I wish the new staff members good luck.

[Danny]

why did joey delete my post thats not fair

[Megar]

probably that i spent the last week of my life trying to get this to the point where i didn't even revise for my actual exams that i've just finished today and i still don't get the place

[aero]

why did joey delete my post thats not fair

I saw it and it pretty rude. Please don't insult Kley and I because we didn't have any input on the decision. You can discuss the decision here or talk in a PM with the staff if you need, just don't insult people. :p

[Fuyu]

Sooo, why am I the only one that doesn't get an explanation? Do I have no cons or what?

[HeroOfRhyme]

biased

yes, agreed.

also, that smiley face explains everything GhostHawk.

also, knux i love u

also, also

also, i think its stupid how there are two new mods when you said there'd be one

also, how come Kley and GhostHawk were the only ones to get any votes from you guys at all

again...

biased

[HeroOfRhyme]

i am your #1 fan obvs.

[TLtimelord]

I'd like to know what the issue is with GhostHawk and Kley being moderators. In my eyes, there is none.

[Magna DominXus]

Hoory! I voted for GhostHawk. too bad Natsu didn't win.

[sleepy]

I like how everyone's complaints about this election was completely ignored by the administration.

That's rude, and disrespectful. You should atleast listen to your members.

[Fuyu]

I like how everyone's complaints about this election was completely ignored by the administration.

That's rude, and disrespectful. You should atleast listen to your members.

Too bad this comment shall also be ignored. =P

[Bomber57]

I'd like to know what the issue is with GhostHawk and Kley being moderators. In my eyes, there is none.

The issue I have with it is how Gary worked his arse off to become mod, and upon losing the only thing Joey could say was "sorry." Nothing more than that.

[qig]

kleys the greatest and anyone who disagrees is actually straight up a hater

#realtalk
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[aero]

I like how everyone's complaints about this election was completely ignored by the administration.

That's rude, and disrespectful. You should atleast listen to your members.

Well due to the turnout it's highly unlikely that any more mods will be added this way. On the other hand, complaints are not falling on deaf ears as there was a lot of consideration of the opinions of members which did influence the decisions of the staff.

[Schm2000]

Congratulations to both of the new moderators! I hope that they will be great doing their job in the community.

[Ace]

why did joey delete my post thats not fair

I saw it and it pretty rude. Please don't insult Kley and I because we didn't have any input on the decision. You can discuss the decision here or talk in a PM with the staff if you need, just don't insult people. :p

if you insulted kley you actually deserved to get your post removed, don't hate, kley's the greatest.