I have now read all that postings on this subject which have appeared in my absence. and here are some thoughts (secreted to save space):
NiroZ asked
“What would be your first goal as Director?”
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×I don’t have a “first goal” as such and indeed I would not want to be tied to a specific “list” or “timetable” of items to do, or goals to achieve. As I have said before, this whole Bureaucracy is a completely new idea and we will all be feeling our way into making it work. I could say that I want to promote and enhance the community spirit that we enjoy here, but who wouldn’t? I could say that I want the forum to be used by more members; I could say that I want more people to read and contribute to the fan site; I could say that I would like more members to participate in competitions and over a wider range of types. I realise these are however generalisations and fine as far as they go. As to the specifics, I would want to have the members of the site make suggestions; I don’t see this Directorship as a Dictatorship with me, however benevolently, imposing my will on the membership. I see it rather more as a filter, if you will, through which ideas and suggestions are passed before being in some cases acted upon. I would want to have time to discuss those with the people who take up the posts within my Department before making any decisions.
In purely practical terms I am hoping that one of the ‘high heid yins’ (as we say in this part of the world) will make it possible for me to have something akin to a Beta board where those who take on the other positions can converse easily with me on plans and ideas - PMs are fine but they are exclusively two-way, which is not so good in this situation.
Jatopian asked
1. If you were required to state the mission of the Department as specifically and concisely as possible, what would you say?”
I think I’m going to go back to what Erik said:
“make the Forum more enjoyable”. That probably covers it all.
2. What methods at your disposal would you avoid using, on principle, and what exceptions to such avoidances would you make?”
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×I would not want to tie my own hands by saying at this point “I won’t do X” . We can none of us foresee how things will be on the forum in a day, a week, a year. All I can say at the moment is that I would want to be very moderate in my use of any sanctions and generous in my use of ‘enhancements’ if I can put it that way.
Maurog asked
“If you were an ice cream, which flavour (fixed!) would you be and why?”
Rich, smooth chocolate, with little pieces of toasted hazelnut and swirls of maple syrup. Why? - oh my darling, that would be telling!!
Ezlo asked
“What do you think is the purpose of the DROD fan site?
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×Difficult, but worthy, question Ezlo. As it stands, the Fan site is a wonderful source of background information on DROD. It is rather like a very good reference library - not something we use every day, but essential and immensely valuable when we need it.
“and where do you see it going in the next few months?” - I wouldn’t presume to say - that is very much your job. If the DoBI, under my Directorship, can help you fulfil your ambitions for the site, then we certainly shall.
Tim said
"First let me say that I'd rather wait with campaigning before Elfstone is fully recovered."
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×Tim dear, you are ever the gentleman! It has been a truly grim week and I’m not out of the woods yet. I had honestly thought I would be back to work by now - naive of me of course. In fact I have been in constant pain for the last week and able to eat very little. It has left me feeling very worn out! Thank you for your concern and understanding.
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