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Recent Results of the Sr. Staff Meeting! by hpux March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Hello everyone,

Recently, the Senior Staff have completed an important meeting regarding upcoming events on the server. It has come to our attention for a long time now that we urgently need to involve the community in decisions made, as well as notify them when we finalize anything. We discussed ways of picking staff, community events, as well as new commands and broadcasts. I will list the verdicts on each of the topics listed above, as well as a few other points. Feel free to post your opinion below!

Topics:
Staff picking: We have come to the conclusion that it is best to hold off on handpicked staff for a little while because we had many rebuttals as to why we should not use it for now. This included the lack of an efficient way to remove bias from the system of handpicking. However, we have decided to change the format, system, and leniency in the application system. We have decided to open staff applications in approximately 4 weeks. If you really like the idea of handpicked staff, don't worry! It is quite likely we will have it implemented in the future. We have also scheduled a staff meeting for next weekend, which will contain more details on this information, so stay tuned on the forums all week!

Community Events: Thought the UHC was cancelled? Nope! It's still happening! It should occur shortly after the update (now called the "Omega" update) takes place. By popular demand, we have decided to have the first one be slave market. If all goes well, we plan to have a monthly Official Avicus UHC, possibly even bimonthly. It will be run and hosted by the Administration team, the Event Committee, as well as Cyclops and Straightened. In addition the the UHC, we are also planning to have a Plug DJ giveaway, along with many other small events leading up to the update!

The Omega Update - Beta Testing: You can probably see where I'm going with this before I even begin. This has been on my mind for many weeks now. We will host another small beta testing session for the staff tomorrow night, or the night after. If all goes well there, we will host a public beta testing session for the update! As this gets closer, I will release more information on it. At the moment, stay patient! :)

Notes:

There are one or two more topics we have discussed which I will not release until after the staff meeting next week. This is not for confidentiality from the community, but rather the efficiency of the event. You will probably see another one of these posts by next weekend, or maybe sooner. Have a great day/night!

That's all I have to say! What do you have to say? (:

Best regards,

- Peachy. c:

MangoSmoothie_ March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

This is really good!

DonaldMyTrump March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Yay! Slave market! Also thanks for keeping the community informed.

Hacktivism March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

This is really nice to hear, especially the staff apps and the new update name. Hopefully the public beta testing comes soon though c:

Pavlo March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Nise Men

Rainstruck March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

So very nise!!!

PictureFrames March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Atta boy. Make me proud, buddy. <3

SnowSX3 March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

4 Weeks.
Hype.

Zedther March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Winter Update, Nise Update, Omega Update...
Make up your mind, sheesh.

DonaldMyTrump March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

So... everyone change their IGN the day of UHC and lets see what happens.

chaibrit1 March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Can't wait! ^~^ Thank you for the update Peachy! Also, keep up the great work to everyone who contributed to the making of the update/events! Thanks :)

Jahaj March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

RIP Nise Update
;(

ViceTechnicolour March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Winter Update, Nise Update, Omega Update...
Make up your mind, sheesh.
We did. Now stop complaining. :)

Hete March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Thank you for the update. :)

Zedther March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

We did. Now stop complaining. :)
Inb4 the Alpha Update

smitdalt March 22, 2015 at 6:03 AM UTC

Inb4 the Alpha Update
No it was called that 4 minutes ago its the "Theta" update now

Glitchaye March 22, 2015 at 7:03 AM UTC

Winter Update, Nise Update, Omega Update...
Make up your mind, sheesh.
Go away you.

And michael and robo hosting UHC's? What could possibly go wrong!

Zedther March 22, 2015 at 9:03 AM UTC

Does Avicus really need more staff?
Avi already has more than enough...

RightSide March 22, 2015 at 9:03 AM UTC

4 weeks wow ! I did think hand picked staff was a good idea but , it's fine I will make sure I'll apply and hopefully get better look next time . The 
'nise update' is coming soon can't wait , everytime the server goes down or anything I keep things it's the update . Anyway thanks peacheh for what you've sone so far ! :)

RightSide March 22, 2015 at 9:03 AM UTC

Go away you.

And michael and robo hosting UHC's? What could possibly go wrong!
I thought you were Mod ? Mind asking what happened ?

Jahaj March 22, 2015 at 9:03 AM UTC

I thought you were Mod ? Mind asking what happened ?
He retired:
http://www.avicus.net/forums/e719d0d4f

Strmr March 22, 2015 at 10:03 AM UTC

Get on the hype train ya'all

Zedther March 22, 2015 at 10:03 AM UTC

He retired:
http://www.avicus.net/forums/e719d0d4f
That was from a moth ago, it's different..

Jahaj March 22, 2015 at 10:03 AM UTC

That was from a moth ago, it's different..
The update hasn't come out yet, and yes it was a MOTH ago.

XtraMajestical March 22, 2015 at 11:03 AM UTC

Yes i can apply for Mod Again thanks :D Hopefully i get a better chance been really trying not to get any infractions

Last March 22, 2015 at 12:03 PM UTC

Fix a tourney instead.

StewieFG March 22, 2015 at 1:03 PM UTC

Thanks peachy <3

MLGtino March 22, 2015 at 1:03 PM UTC

JJTheGuy March 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

*puts in exact same moderator app as last round that got accepted*

*gets denied* xDDDDD

Well, thanks for this update! Stay with the "Omega" Update por favor, too many name changes >.<
(don't hate on me, we all have opinions)

Lavish March 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

gr8

Vobaseball12 March 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

Thanks for the updates, Peachy!

pope_panda March 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

omega sucks we want a new name again

hpux March 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

Fix a tourney instead.
Tourney's coming. Actually, should've mentioned it in the OP. We have a decent amount of it planned out.
@Zed "Does Avi really need more staff? We already have more than enough..."
We will need more, very soon. It's something I will release either next week, or the week after.

Jahaj March 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

Tourney's coming. Actually, should've mentioned it in the OP. We have a decent amount of it planned out.
@Zed "Does Avi really need more staff? We already have more than enough..."
We will need more, very soon. It's something I will release either next week, or the week after.
Make this like a weekly update and do one every Sunday or something like that.

Murphh March 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM UTC

Thanks for the updates!

I'm taking issues with the term 'slave market' for the next UHF.  I find this term loaded with negative current and past history.  Would you call a game 'human trafficking' or the 'holocaust'?  It is insensitive, as well as, possibly racist and sexist.  If you don't understand what I mean then maybe do some research.

Please change the name and then describe what it means.

nintendoboy11 March 22, 2015 at 3:03 PM UTC

Hype!

Dyspa March 22, 2015 at 4:03 PM UTC

Wow, you really work fast, that's good!
I love how you took my post regarding the update's name in mind, thanks for that.
Also, I like how you also kept in mind the community with this beta testing, I know you want the best for us so thanks for that again :)
Keep the good work up!
Regards
- Juan

_Jupiter March 22, 2015 at 5:03 PM UTC

Yay! Thanks for keeping us informed.

kycrafft March 22, 2015 at 8:03 PM UTC

Thanks for the updates!

I'm taking issues with the term 'slave market' for the next UHF.  I find this term loaded with negative current and past history.  Would you call a game 'human trafficking' or the 'holocaust'?  It is insensitive, as well as, possibly racist and sexist.  If you don't understand what I mean then maybe do some research.

Please change the name and then describe what it means.
A holocaust is a slaughter on a mass scale. I don't see how the generic name would offend anyone, just like "war" or "massacre".  A specific holocaust might, but then again, this slave market isn't specific. I don't understand that racist and sexist parts because it can pertain to many groups and both sexes.

AutoHit March 22, 2015 at 8:03 PM UTC

hype

Glitchaye March 22, 2015 at 8:03 PM UTC

Thanks for the updates!

I'm taking issues with the term 'slave market' for the next UHF.  I find this term loaded with negative current and past history.  Would you call a game 'human trafficking' or the 'holocaust'?  It is insensitive, as well as, possibly racist and sexist.  If you don't understand what I mean then maybe do some research.

Please change the name and then describe what it means.
How the hell is this sexist.

AutoHit March 22, 2015 at 9:03 PM UTC

Thanks for the updates!

I'm taking issues with the term 'slave market' for the next UHF.  I find this term loaded with negative current and past history.  Would you call a game 'human trafficking' or the 'holocaust'?  It is insensitive, as well as, possibly racist and sexist.  If you don't understand what I mean then maybe do some research.

Please change the name and then describe what it means.
I don't see how this is sexist in anyway. The term 'slave market' isn't specific, it could be anything. A certain holocaust would be offending, but by the definition of 'holocaust' is; "destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war."

SavageAmericans March 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM UTC

Where do you sign up for the Tourney?
Just wondering...
Updates :)
And more players!!!!!
Avicus deserves a lot more players

Vobaseball12 March 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM UTC

Where do you sign up for the Tourney?
Just wondering...
Updates :)
And more players!!!!!
Avicus deserves a lot more players
Tourney sign-ups are not up at the moment. They will be put up closer to when the tournament begins.

Murphh March 22, 2015 at 11:03 PM UTC

The term 'slave market' has many meaning to many different people.  Just because it's not specific doesn't mean it's not offensive. 

The 'slave market' has historical and current significance. I said it could possibly seem racist since the term has been used to oppress one group over another based on race.  In the same way, it could be viewed as sexist since the term has been used to discriminate over gender. Some current examples include child soldiers, debt bondage, domestic servants, forced marriage, and human trafficking.

Personally, I just don't like the term being used so lightly and think some  sensitivity should be used around it.  When someone commented, "Yay! The slave market!," it made my stomach turn, but that's just me and the images that it brings up.

Newcleus March 23, 2015 at 12:03 AM UTC

Thanks for the updates!

I'm taking issues with the term 'slave market' for the next UHF.  I find this term loaded with negative current and past history.  Would you call a game 'human trafficking' or the 'holocaust'?  It is insensitive, as well as, possibly racist and sexist.  If you don't understand what I mean then maybe do some research.

Please change the name and then describe what it means.
In our defense, the name "Slave Market" was not created by us, it was a preexisting gamemode of UHC. However, I see your point, I'll bring it up immediately.

Glitchaye March 23, 2015 at 12:03 AM UTC

The term 'slave market' has many meaning to many different people.  Just because it's not specific doesn't mean it's not offensive. 

The 'slave market' has historical and current significance. I said it could possibly seem racist since the term has been used to oppress one group over another based on race.  In the same way, it could be viewed as sexist since the term has been used to discriminate over gender. Some current examples include child soldiers, debt bondage, domestic servants, forced marriage, and human trafficking.

Personally, I just don't like the term being used so lightly and think some  sensitivity should be used around it.  When someone commented, "Yay! The slave market!," it made my stomach turn, but that's just me and the images that it brings up.
You always seem to go on and on about "muh privelege" or sexism, It's out of context half the time, and hell, it's a simple name for a Game-Mode, it shouldnt trigger anyone.

Mooch24 March 23, 2015 at 12:03 AM UTC

You always seem to go on and on about "muh privelege" or sexism, It's out of context half the time, and hell, it's a simple name for a Game-Mode, it shouldnt trigger anyone.
I AM TRIGGERED

I MUST EAT ANOTHER PIZZA FOR MUH CUNDISHUN

MLGtino March 23, 2015 at 1:03 AM UTC

The term 'slave market' has many meaning to many different people.  Just because it's not specific doesn't mean it's not offensive. 

The 'slave market' has historical and current significance. I said it could possibly seem racist since the term has been used to oppress one group over another based on race.  In the same way, it could be viewed as sexist since the term has been used to discriminate over gender. Some current examples include child soldiers, debt bondage, domestic servants, forced marriage, and human trafficking.

Personally, I just don't like the term being used so lightly and think some  sensitivity should be used around it.  When someone commented, "Yay! The slave market!," it made my stomach turn, but that's just me and the images that it brings up.
I think the name suits this perfectly. For the most part Avicus isn't a racist community so it can't really be used in that context. And the same goes for people's gender.

Tarheelkiwi March 23, 2015 at 1:03 AM UTC

Awesome :D

JJTheGuy March 23, 2015 at 1:03 AM UTC

The term 'slave market' has many meaning to many different people.  Just because it's not specific doesn't mean it's not offensive. 

The 'slave market' has historical and current significance. I said it could possibly seem racist since the term has been used to oppress one group over another based on race.  In the same way, it could be viewed as sexist since the term has been used to discriminate over gender. Some current examples include child soldiers, debt bondage, domestic servants, forced marriage, and human trafficking.

Personally, I just don't like the term being used so lightly and think some  sensitivity should be used around it.  When someone commented, "Yay! The slave market!," it made my stomach turn, but that's just me and the images that it brings up.
Murph, yes, I COMPLETELY understand from where you are coming from, but it's a block game, and a joke. It's meant to be fun, not taken literally.

MasterProX March 23, 2015 at 1:03 AM UTC

The term 'slave market' has many meaning to many different people.  Just because it's not specific doesn't mean it's not offensive. 

The 'slave market' has historical and current significance. I said it could possibly seem racist since the term has been used to oppress one group over another based on race.  In the same way, it could be viewed as sexist since the term has been used to discriminate over gender. Some current examples include child soldiers, debt bondage, domestic servants, forced marriage, and human trafficking.

Personally, I just don't like the term being used so lightly and think some  sensitivity should be used around it.  When someone commented, "Yay! The slave market!," it made my stomach turn, but that's just me and the images that it brings up.
The word "slave" has since taken on new forms with less pejorative connotations — "slavish", extremely subservient and submissive; "to slave", to toil; "master and slave", technological configuration, used namely in computers — and is thus not nearly as derogatory as it was, say, a couple hundred years ago, when it had a discriminatory preeminent usage. As some have already pointed out, it's like the distinction between "holocaust" and "the Holocaust".

It would be unreasonable for the community to have to bend over backwards to accommodate for those who are unduly sensitive and take offense at hearing "slave market". Sure, it's an asinine name... but as previously noted, we didn't conjure it. This isn't our problem any further than deciding to use it; you seem to have more of an issue with the label itself.

Deoz March 23, 2015 at 5:03 PM UTC

Cool

Myv March 23, 2015 at 5:03 PM UTC

Cheers c:

Tarheelkiwi March 23, 2015 at 6:03 PM UTC

There is one thing that I don't agree.  Concerning the Hand-Picked Staff, application and hand-picked staff are still bias.  You can't get around that.  Think of it like this: with hand-picked staff, the Sr Staff choose who would be the best person for Staff.  That person fits all the criteria of what a Mod should have.  Now a player can argue that that was bias.  Because they choose one person of the other.  That is the same with application format.  Anyone can apply, but only the people chosen by Sr Staff get promoted.  Isn't that considered bias too?  I mean, you choose one person over the other.