10-06-2022, 07:53 PM
Hi Everyone,
I'd just like to quickly share my own thought process when I read/digest comments on staff applications. My thoughts are my own and in no way represent the views of the other PH admins or the views of the other Dink's server admins. I feel some transparency in how I analyze/make decisions about apps would be beneficial for the community to see. For brevity, things that I care about for lower ranks also apply to the higher ranks (within reason of course).
Trusted:
Trusted is the first staff rank. Applicants do not need to be perfect; in fact, I'd argue that we should expect them to make mistakes.
I care that:
1. They ping staff if there is a problem (helps us know they can at least recognize problems like ghosters/hackers/racists, etc).
2. They are friendly with people on the server ie: they don't instigate/cause problems for other players on the server
3. No recent bans/punishments from staff
4. They take criticism gracefully, and act "professionally" when trolls are on the server. If I my gut says that someone will lose their cool when dealing with trolls, then they might not be fit for staff at this time.
5. They are active on the server.
I don't care that:
1. They have minimal involvement on the forums or anywhere outside the PH section of the Dink's discord. I care mostly that they regularly play on the server and that people from the server know who they are.
2. They don't have any ban requests. If they can recognize problems and ping us in the discord, then I know I can probably train them well to collect evidence and make ban requests. Ban requests are definitely a plus, but I'm not going to hold it against them if they don't make them (well, I will if they complain that staff never get on to help solve the problem, then refuse to make ban requests...).
Test Mod:
Test Mod is the second staff rank. This is the rank where they are preparing to become moderators. Mistakes are expected as they are granted ban powers, but they should always ask questions for "tricky" bans such as clever ghosting/hacking. It's better to ask for backup than unjustly ban someone. For Trusted applying for Test Mod:
I care that:
1. They continue to ask questions as Trusted and make an active effort to learn from their mistakes.
2. They make a healthy number of ban requests showing they understand how to catch ghosters/hackers.
3. They show that they are capable of managing difficult lobbies, but also recognize (and ping staff) when they need backup. They know their limits.
4. They make an effort to interact with new/old players on the server and in the discord. They should also start participating in some discussions on the forums. Dinks PH does not exist in a vacuum.
5. They have no staff infractions.
I don't care that:
1. They don't interact anywhere outside the PH discord and the forums. I don't think it's fair to punish someone for interacting with just the PH community if they have no interest in playing TTT/Murder/DR.
Moderator:
Moderator is the final rank most staff can get. Test Mods applying for moderator need to have demonstrated good judgement because moderators can help decide the direction of the PH server, and vote if there are no PH admins. At this point, Test Mods need to have demonstrated that they can make judgement calls for permanent bans. They need to be impartial and analyze information objectively. If I don't believe they are capable of this, then I will always vote against them being promoted to Moderator.
For the Moderator rank, I would prefer they interact more broadly with the Dink's community both in the discord and on the forums. Mods should lead by example and be willing to help lower staff learn.
What do you think? What do you care about for any of the ranks and why?
I'd just like to quickly share my own thought process when I read/digest comments on staff applications. My thoughts are my own and in no way represent the views of the other PH admins or the views of the other Dink's server admins. I feel some transparency in how I analyze/make decisions about apps would be beneficial for the community to see. For brevity, things that I care about for lower ranks also apply to the higher ranks (within reason of course).
Trusted:
Trusted is the first staff rank. Applicants do not need to be perfect; in fact, I'd argue that we should expect them to make mistakes.
I care that:
1. They ping staff if there is a problem (helps us know they can at least recognize problems like ghosters/hackers/racists, etc).
2. They are friendly with people on the server ie: they don't instigate/cause problems for other players on the server
3. No recent bans/punishments from staff
4. They take criticism gracefully, and act "professionally" when trolls are on the server. If I my gut says that someone will lose their cool when dealing with trolls, then they might not be fit for staff at this time.
5. They are active on the server.
I don't care that:
1. They have minimal involvement on the forums or anywhere outside the PH section of the Dink's discord. I care mostly that they regularly play on the server and that people from the server know who they are.
2. They don't have any ban requests. If they can recognize problems and ping us in the discord, then I know I can probably train them well to collect evidence and make ban requests. Ban requests are definitely a plus, but I'm not going to hold it against them if they don't make them (well, I will if they complain that staff never get on to help solve the problem, then refuse to make ban requests...).
Test Mod:
Test Mod is the second staff rank. This is the rank where they are preparing to become moderators. Mistakes are expected as they are granted ban powers, but they should always ask questions for "tricky" bans such as clever ghosting/hacking. It's better to ask for backup than unjustly ban someone. For Trusted applying for Test Mod:
I care that:
1. They continue to ask questions as Trusted and make an active effort to learn from their mistakes.
2. They make a healthy number of ban requests showing they understand how to catch ghosters/hackers.
3. They show that they are capable of managing difficult lobbies, but also recognize (and ping staff) when they need backup. They know their limits.
4. They make an effort to interact with new/old players on the server and in the discord. They should also start participating in some discussions on the forums. Dinks PH does not exist in a vacuum.
5. They have no staff infractions.
I don't care that:
1. They don't interact anywhere outside the PH discord and the forums. I don't think it's fair to punish someone for interacting with just the PH community if they have no interest in playing TTT/Murder/DR.
Moderator:
Moderator is the final rank most staff can get. Test Mods applying for moderator need to have demonstrated good judgement because moderators can help decide the direction of the PH server, and vote if there are no PH admins. At this point, Test Mods need to have demonstrated that they can make judgement calls for permanent bans. They need to be impartial and analyze information objectively. If I don't believe they are capable of this, then I will always vote against them being promoted to Moderator.
For the Moderator rank, I would prefer they interact more broadly with the Dink's community both in the discord and on the forums. Mods should lead by example and be willing to help lower staff learn.
What do you think? What do you care about for any of the ranks and why?
