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Avicus Staff Team by JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

This thread is about the Avicus Staff team being biased and unorganized.

The organization is terrible; a guy that I know was denied, one sr staff member said that he got 2 greens on his staff app, another one said that he got 1 green and another one said that he had no greens. Other then that, Peachy gets added back instantly to sr mod while for example pelpelajax asked Para to come back but has been told that he needed to start from the bottom. ALM gets promoted to dev while he hacked on the network, hmm seems nice. 

Literally, Avicus get your shit together. 
Whoever locks this you should be proud. If you try to lock this because the community is going ham on you, just don't. Let people say what they want to say, let them share their opinions.

JJTheGuy January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC


hasl January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

Peachy said he'd be fine as junior mod, but the administration team offered him a space as senior; being a retired admin who left on good terms, you can't expect much else.

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

Peachy said he'd be fine as junior mod, but the administration team offered him a space as senior; being a retired admin who left on good terms, you can't expect much else.
But why did someone else who wants to get back from retirement not get sr offered like Peachy?

Legoche January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

+1

hasl January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

But why did someone else who wants to get back from retirement not get sr offered like Peachy?
Peachy was admin for a lot longer?

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

Peachy was admin for a lot longer?
Why does that make a difference?

Iron January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

I don't understand? Care to rephrase?

-What do you mean PelPel asked Para to come back? Also, if you get demoted you do have to start from junior moderator.--> Unless, you get a vote to come back as senior mod/mod. Lastly, Para retired from senior mod.

-Peachy was a very good administrator, he left on very good terms. Hence, he was allowed back under some consideration from the senior staff team. (As Jack said, Peachy wanted Jr Mod first.)

-ALM's promotion to Dev is not something that we would know about, nor is it related to the staff. Only Funky picks each Dev; therefore, only he has the final say on who gets Dev or not.

Just my opinion.

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

I don't understand? Care to rephrase?

-What do you mean PelPel asked Para to come back? Also, if you get demoted you do have to start from junior moderator.--> Unless, you get a vote to come back as senior mod/mod. Lastly, Para retired from senior mod.

-Peachy was a very good administrator, he left on very good terms. Hence, he was allowed back under some consideration from the senior staff team. (As Jack said, Peachy wanted Jr Mod first.)

-ALM's promotion to Dev is not something that we would know about, nor is it related to the staff. Only Funky picks each Dev; therefore, only he has the final say on who gets Dev or not.

Just my opinion.
''-What do you mean PelPel asked Para to come back? Also, if you get demoted you do have to start from junior moderator.--> Unless, you get a vote to come back as senior mod/mod. Lastly, Para retired from senior mod.'' That made no sense to me

''-Peachy was a very good administrator, he left on very good terms. Hence, he was allowed back under some consideration from the senior staff team. (As Jack said, Peachy wanted Jr Mod first.)'' Wasn't pel a good admin then?

''-ALM's promotion to Dev is not something that we would know about, nor is it related to the staff. Only Funky picks each Dev; therefore, only he has the final say on who gets Dev or not.'' Well, I count kylo as a staff member aswell.

Iron January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

''-What do you mean PelPel asked Para to come back? Also, if you get demoted you do have to start from junior moderator.--> Unless, you get a vote to come back as senior mod/mod. Lastly, Para retired from senior mod.'' That made no sense to me

''-Peachy was a very good administrator, he left on very good terms. Hence, he was allowed back under some consideration from the senior staff team. (As Jack said, Peachy wanted Jr Mod first.)'' Wasn't pel a good admin then?

''-ALM's promotion to Dev is not something that we would know about, nor is it related to the staff. Only Funky picks each Dev; therefore, only he has the final say on who gets Dev or not.'' Well, I count kylo as a staff member aswell.
Alrightie.

"example pelpelajax asked Para to come back but has been told that he needed to start from the bottom." 
My apologies read that the other way around. Anyways, he can be told that if the senior staff team does not think he is fit for Senior Mod. It's not set in stone that you will get senior moderator instantaneously if you retire/get demoted.

My point is not the quality of each admin, but that both admins have  achieved some degree of achievement throughout their stays as admin. However, Pel has clearly been deemed unfit for the job. Hence, Peachy's outstanding performance (deemed outstanding by the seniors) has led to his promotion to senior moderator.

Again, Kylo is obviously a staff member. However, by saying "staff/Avicus get your shit together" you imply the whole team. Which 95% of, has no control over Dev's. Although I must say, by "Avicus get your shit together," Do you mean the community (which includes you) or the staff team? I assume the latter......

Again, my apologies for reading the first statement wrong.

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

Alrightie.

"example pelpelajax asked Para to come back but has been told that he needed to start from the bottom." 
My apologies read that the other way around. Anyways, he can be told that if the senior staff team does not think he is fit for Senior Mod. It's not set in stone that you will get senior moderator instantaneously if you retire/get demoted.

My point is not the quality of each admin, but that both admins have  achieved some degree of achievement throughout their stays as admin. However, Pel has clearly been deemed unfit for the job. Hence, Peachy's outstanding performance (deemed outstanding by the seniors) has led to his promotion to senior moderator.

Again, Kylo is obviously a staff member. However, by saying "staff/Avicus get your shit together" you imply the whole team. Which 95% of, has no control over Dev's. Although I must say, by "Avicus get your shit together," Do you mean the community (which includes you) or the staff team? I assume the latter......

Again, my apologies for reading the first statement wrong.
I get your point about the pel story, and I now see how it works, thanks for that.



''Again, Kylo is obviously a staff member. However, by saying "staff get your shit together" you imply the whole team. Which 95% of, has no control over Dev's.''  Sorry if you don't understand this but I only meant kylo in the ALM story, not the whole staff team. I used the ''staff get your shit together'' as for the sr staff. Since I already know that moderators don't have a big influence on them.

vladthegreat100 January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

When did ALM hack?

Iron January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

I get your point about the pel story, and I now see how it works, thanks for that.



''Again, Kylo is obviously a staff member. However, by saying "staff get your shit together" you imply the whole team. Which 95% of, has no control over Dev's.''  Sorry if you don't understand this but I only meant kylo in the ALM story, not the whole staff team. I used the ''staff get your shit together'' as for the sr staff. Since I already know that moderators don't have a big influence on them.
"Since I already know that moderators don't have a big influence on them." The Moderator team (in recent times) have developed a substantial voice within the staff team as a whole. So that is somewhat false.

Also, Vlad^....

vladthegreat100 January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

"Since I already know that moderators don't have a big influence on them." The Moderator team (in recent times) have developed a substantial voice within the staff team as a whole. So that is somewhat false.

Also, Vlad^....
So ALM never hacked???
kk. I'm always hearing he did, I check is page and no infractions xd.

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

So ALM never hacked???
kk. I'm always hearing he did, I check is page and no infractions xd.
The infraction got appealed/archived

vladthegreat100 January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

The infraction got appealed/archived
I checked like 2 months ago (May be wrong with time because I'm bad with counting dates) when I first heard that he hacked o.o So when was this infraction given?

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

"Since I already know that moderators don't have a big influence on them." The Moderator team (in recent times) have developed a substantial voice within the staff team as a whole. So that is somewhat false.

Also, Vlad^....
Oh, I hear different stories, but if you say it, it will probably be the truth.

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

I checked like 2 months ago (May be wrong with time because I'm bad with counting dates) when I first heard that he hacked o.o So when was this infraction given?
It may sound stupid but it's from a while ago, like 5ish months ago.

Robin_DD_J January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

Budah ily but this is just stupid you know.

To start of. Ur first statement is related to Senior Staff, and therefore not Staff. You should make that clear. Also, I have no idea how Sr.Staff is being unorganized by giving of application results when requested. It could simply be a mistake, seeing as you only provide one example.

2nd of, pelp was admin for literally 1 week or something. You couldnt really say he was a proper long time admin. Peachy however, was admin for around 2 months.

To finish it up, you have 0 proof of ALM hacking. From all I heard, it's rumors.
Edit: if what you are saying is true, that ALM hacked 5 months ago, why do you care? It was 5 months ago and he got appealed. If he truly hacked, and there is proof, he would be banned. I really dont understand why you would bring up such a stupid topic.


Avicus is pretty bad, but not because of ur reasons. It's because of the stale and boring maps aswell as the pvp being quite bad when you cant shoot through enemies and the KB being fucked af.

Iron January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

Oh, I hear different stories, but if you say it, it will probably be the truth.
I cant detect the sarcasm, assuming it's there... I'd you would like an example, the mentoring team was not completey a senior staff decision AFAIK the mods did have a say. They also have the ability to voice opinions about the promotions and demotions of people. (On slack)

Dyspa January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

And how does all of this affect you in any way?

It's the staff's business, no need for you to take part of it

Thomas_Shoes January 6, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

+1

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM UTC

I cant detect the sarcasm, assuming it's there... I'd you would like an example, the mentoring team was not completey a senior staff decision AFAIK the mods did have a say. They also have the ability to voice opinions about the promotions and demotions of people. (On slack)
It was not sarcasm.

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM UTC

And how does all of this affect you in any way?

It's the staff's business, no need for you to take part of it
Since when can the community not talk about staff stuff?

Dyspa January 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM UTC

Since when can the community not talk about staff stuff?
You're free to talk about stuff but seeing as you're a bit smarter than the average player in here, I was expecting you to notice this type of threads have always leaded to nothing

Sevoo January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

I agree, but they have improved over the last couple of months. 

We told them to get their shit together, and they are doing that, so give them a break. I honestly think we've complained enough at this point, they get what we want and they are working on it.

And remember, this is from a guy who used to be toxic af against Staff, and has multiple infractions, so I'm not being biased here. I believe they are changing.

DonaldMyTrump January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

+1 for the general idea, I disagree with some of the finer points (like pelpel being a good admin) but generally correct.

Pelpelajax January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

+1 for the general idea, I disagree with some of the finer points (like pelpel being a good admin) but generally correct.
He never said that I was a good Admin, and I honestly don't think that I was fit for it after experiencing what it was like.

hasl January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

He never said that I was a good Admin, and I honestly don't think that I was fit for it after experiencing what it was like.
Don't be so harsh on yourself Pelle.

Pelpelajax January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

Don't be so harsh on yourself Pelle.
It's true :))

hasl January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

It's true :))
Back then were the good days. :P

PieZ January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

You take jabs at people without knowing a lot of information about subjects. Your ideas are less creditable when there is nothing behind it

smitdalt January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

Budah ily but this is just stupid you know.

To start of. Ur first statement is related to Senior Staff, and therefore not Staff. You should make that clear. Also, I have no idea how Sr.Staff is being unorganized by giving of application results when requested. It could simply be a mistake, seeing as you only provide one example.

2nd of, pelp was admin for literally 1 week or something. You couldnt really say he was a proper long time admin. Peachy however, was admin for around 2 months.

To finish it up, you have 0 proof of ALM hacking. From all I heard, it's rumors.
Edit: if what you are saying is true, that ALM hacked 5 months ago, why do you care? It was 5 months ago and he got appealed. If he truly hacked, and there is proof, he would be banned. I really dont understand why you would bring up such a stupid topic.


Avicus is pretty bad, but not because of ur reasons. It's because of the stale and boring maps aswell as the pvp being quite bad when you cant shoot through enemies and the KB being fucked af.
Not necessarily true that if there was evidence alm would still be banned. I hacked blatantly a while ago because I thought it was just so funny and got appealed around 4-5 months later. Obviously I apologized and all that jazz, but he could've hacked and still been appealed.

Robin_DD_J January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

Not necessarily true that if there was evidence alm would still be banned. I hacked blatantly a while ago because I thought it was just so funny and got appealed around 4-5 months later. Obviously I apologized and all that jazz, but he could've hacked and still been appealed.
Yeah exactly.

rememes January 6, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

alm hacked lol
and it was obvious
tbh budahs right

all of his points are good

u mods suck

APril fools

JoeVC January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Another thing whenever i personally ask a question (i know of others with the same problem) I get different replies on the same questions depending on which staff member i ask, surely this proves disorganization.

JoeVC January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Another thing, people like ALM  get treated differently in the fact that they break the rules but go unpunished purely because they help the server, in reality if they were really dedicated to the server and cared about it they wouldn't break the rules in the first place.

steven5703 January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Another thing, people like ALM  get treated differently in the fact that they break the rules but go unpunished purely because they help the server, in reality if they were really dedicated to the server and cared about it they wouldn't break the rules in the first place.
How tf does dagger help the server?

JoeVC January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

How tf does dagger help the server?
Unless im mistaken he did some developing/programming for the server in the past? - Im might be wrong though.

PieZ January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Unless im mistaken he did some developing/programming for the server in the past? - Im might be wrong though.
He did not and ALM was unbanned because of his appeal.

JustBudah January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

You're free to talk about stuff but seeing as you're a bit smarter than the average player in here, I was expecting you to notice this type of threads have always leaded to nothing
I appreciate it that you think that I am smart. Nothing ventured,nothing gained.

BoldAndBrash January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Unless im mistaken he did some developing/programming for the server in the past? - Im might be wrong though.
No. Not at all. xd


Seeijg as the only part that really is directed towards the mods, I'll go ahead and give my answer on it. I, and a lot of other mods, ask questions in slack before informing a user if we aren't sure or something. I have seen this happen a lot of time, but it doesn't happen as much anymore.

Porkyyy January 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

ffs another one of these threads
just play the damn game lol

SnowSX3 January 6, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

ffs another one of these threads
just play the damn game lol
^

DaFrozenBlaze January 6, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

ffs another one of these threads
just play the damn game lol
At least it isn't about lag this time

Cynthesis January 6, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

These threads make meh sad :,(

Porkyyy January 6, 2016 at 11:01 PM UTC

At least it isn't about lag this time
LOL ikr

MLGtino January 6, 2016 at 11:01 PM UTC

ffs another one of these threads
just play the damn game lol
Exactly. Wouldn't this be a lot simpler if nobody cared? Could we possibly avoid this if every player enjoyed the game and did this to have fun in contrast to going balls deep into something that has nothing to do with them?

_Gill January 7, 2016 at 1:01 AM UTC

Couldn't agree with this post more. I died laughing when I saw Peachy's promotion.


Tis all called favoritism, and tis why I left.

Coco_stag January 7, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

Couldn't agree with this post more. I died laughing when I saw Peachy's promotion.


Tis all called favoritism, and tis why I left.
Listen, you have no room to speak. You legit got promoted to sr, from 10 days as a mod...

Howsie January 7, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

In this clusterfuck of a thread I can only see one issue among the many that exist at the moment - there is little to no transparency between the staff and the community.

Staff members, this isn't a time to defend yourselves or pass the blame onto someone else. Like I've said before, you guys are a fractured mess at the moment and this thread kinda proves it.

SnowSX3 January 7, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

Listen, you have no room to speak. You legit got promoted to sr, from 10 days as a mod...
That wasn't his decision though.

Coco_stag January 7, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

That wasn't his decision though.
Neither was it for peachy.

Pelpelajax January 7, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

Listen, you have no room to speak. You legit got promoted to sr, from 10 days as a mod...
He came back from retirement with a mod trial.

Iron January 7, 2016 at 11:01 AM UTC

He came back from retirement with a mod trial.
The original plan was for senior, as gill asked for many times. Seeing as his mod trial was far from good, I would assume that it was part of a "plan" to get gill senior.

Pelpelajax January 7, 2016 at 11:01 AM UTC

The original plan was for senior, as gill asked for many times. Seeing as his mod trial was far from good, I would assume that it was part of a "plan" to get gill senior.
You don't need to tell me what happened, I was a Senior at the time.

Iron January 7, 2016 at 11:01 AM UTC

You don't need to tell me what happened, I was a Senior at the time.
Ok, its just my opinion.

DaFrozenBlaze January 7, 2016 at 11:01 AM UTC

Couldn't agree with this post more. I died laughing when I saw Peachy's promotion.


Tis all called favoritism, and tis why I left.
I laughed at yours too lol

Pelpelajax January 7, 2016 at 12:01 PM UTC

Ok, its just my opinion.
I know :)

gobernment January 7, 2016 at 12:01 PM UTC

How about we don't be rude

Javipepe January 7, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC

Let's just say this thread will get locked very soon if you guys continue with the insulting and poor-mannered discussion. We like discussions, but not wild knife-throwings. Keep it mature and cool, if you please.

IcyCode January 7, 2016 at 2:01 PM UTC

ALM's infraction was deleted. And I agree the staff team is so defensive about themselves... The blame is just passed on and no one takes responsibility...

Iron January 7, 2016 at 2:01 PM UTC

ALM's infraction was deleted. And I agree the staff team is so defensive about themselves... The blame is just passed on and no one takes responsibility...
Hey, in all fairness we do accept out faults A bit. Just not about everything.. :P

Glitchaye January 7, 2016 at 2:01 PM UTC

Ill take "forum threads I see every day" for 600$ please.

Iron January 7, 2016 at 2:01 PM UTC

Ill take "forum threads I see every day" for 600$ please.
How about 23 shekels?

felipu_feliu January 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM UTC

I cN save this jst Givme MOD

Arigenn January 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM UTC

About this whole thing with peachy getting senior moderator, and pelpelajax not getting it; I agree with the disorganization and inconsistency with the promotions, and currently the senior moderators are revising the staff policy to fit circumstances today, and it will be followed as closely as possible.

I am willing to negotiate with Pelpelajax about his denial of re-assessment.

Iron January 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM UTC

I cN save this jst Givme MOD
Let's give you Admin first.

Pelpelajax January 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM UTC

About this whole thing with peachy getting senior moderator, and pelpelajax not getting it; I agree with the disorganization and inconsistency with the promotions, and currently the senior moderators are revising the staff policy to fit circumstances today, and it will be followed as closely as possible.

I am willing to negotiate with Pelpelajax about his denial of re-assessment.
Tbh, the fact that Peachy got Senior doesn't bug me, he did a great job in the past. I am bothered by the inconsistency that led to it. If you're fixing that up right now, it's a step in the right direction.

Sevoo January 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM UTC

Just saying, this is why I never apply for Staff. That and my infractions, but mostly this.  I would never be able to take the shit the community gives Staff without insulting them and getting demoted.

ClubberNugget January 7, 2016 at 4:01 PM UTC

Ok seriously, why the heck do yall care who gets senior and who doesn't?

Staff are supposed to maintain a fair, friendly and efficient server.  So this guy gets sr mod and another guy gets a trial, why do you all care? If it gets us closer to maintaining that fair, friendly and efficient community, then why is it questioned?  If it works, then it works, who cares if it seems odd?  The Senior staff can shift the rules around if it means they are trying to make the server more ideal.  I have no clue why Peachy got Sr Mod and Pel has to start at Jr, but you know what, The Seniors decided that it was for the best so be content with it.  

About people getting different answers from mods, let me tell you, that's going to be the case wherever you go, some people are in charge of staff apps, and they know the facts, others know a little bit, and will give the best of their knowledge, so you might get different answers, the only thing that can fix this is for mods to ask the person who knows best about the question, before giving the asker an answer.  But sometimes that person isnt available, so mods will give it their best to answer to their ability, someone is keeping track i assure you.

Now i understand wanting to know whats going on inside the staff, its natural to want to know, but the community criticizes everything, "ALM IS DEV, WHY, HE HACKED", he must have gotten appealed? Cool? Cool.  And now he is helping out, for the better of the community!  Why are you mad? He's already working on alot for the server! Who cares if he hacked? He was sorry, and he was appealed.  If he hacks again, he'll get banned again. simple, no need to get angry over it.  

Ultimately, the Senior Staff don't have to follow the mass's criteria if it is impoving the server.  They are doing it for the best, don't outrage over stuff like this, or when someone gets demoted. You can get mad if someone decides to make a change to the server and you disagree with it, if someone gets promoted, demoted or anything, its for the better for the community, the staff arent your enemies, I know im technically a part of the stuff, but this is coming from the standpoint of a player, not a staffer.

hasl January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

Ok seriously, why the heck do yall care who gets senior and who doesn't?

Staff are supposed to maintain a fair, friendly and efficient server.  So this guy gets sr mod and another guy gets a trial, why do you all care? If it gets us closer to maintaining that fair, friendly and efficient community, then why is it questioned?  If it works, then it works, who cares if it seems odd?  The Senior staff can shift the rules around if it means they are trying to make the server more ideal.  I have no clue why Peachy got Sr Mod and Pel has to start at Jr, but you know what, The Seniors decided that it was for the best so be content with it.  

About people getting different answers from mods, let me tell you, that's going to be the case wherever you go, some people are in charge of staff apps, and they know the facts, others know a little bit, and will give the best of their knowledge, so you might get different answers, the only thing that can fix this is for mods to ask the person who knows best about the question, before giving the asker an answer.  But sometimes that person isnt available, so mods will give it their best to answer to their ability, someone is keeping track i assure you.

Now i understand wanting to know whats going on inside the staff, its natural to want to know, but the community criticizes everything, "ALM IS DEV, WHY, HE HACKED", he must have gotten appealed? Cool? Cool.  And now he is helping out, for the better of the community!  Why are you mad? He's already working on alot for the server! Who cares if he hacked? He was sorry, and he was appealed.  If he hacks again, he'll get banned again. simple, no need to get angry over it.  

Ultimately, the Senior Staff don't have to follow the mass's criteria if it is impoving the server.  They are doing it for the best, don't outrage over stuff like this, or when someone gets demoted. You can get mad if someone decides to make a change to the server and you disagree with it, if someone gets promoted, demoted or anything, its for the better for the community, the staff arent your enemies, I know im technically a part of the stuff, but this is coming from the standpoint of a player, not a staffer.
We care about who gets senior mod so the server can maximise its potential, if you don't care who's in the senior staff team then you obviously don't care for the server.

voidloop January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

We care about who gets senior mod so the server can maximise its potential, if you don't care who's in the senior staff team then you obviously don't care for the server.
This.

DonaldMyTrump January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

Ok seriously, why the heck do yall care who gets senior and who doesn't?

Staff are supposed to maintain a fair, friendly and efficient server.  So this guy gets sr mod and another guy gets a trial, why do you all care? If it gets us closer to maintaining that fair, friendly and efficient community, then why is it questioned?  If it works, then it works, who cares if it seems odd?  The Senior staff can shift the rules around if it means they are trying to make the server more ideal.  I have no clue why Peachy got Sr Mod and Pel has to start at Jr, but you know what, The Seniors decided that it was for the best so be content with it.  

About people getting different answers from mods, let me tell you, that's going to be the case wherever you go, some people are in charge of staff apps, and they know the facts, others know a little bit, and will give the best of their knowledge, so you might get different answers, the only thing that can fix this is for mods to ask the person who knows best about the question, before giving the asker an answer.  But sometimes that person isnt available, so mods will give it their best to answer to their ability, someone is keeping track i assure you.

Now i understand wanting to know whats going on inside the staff, its natural to want to know, but the community criticizes everything, "ALM IS DEV, WHY, HE HACKED", he must have gotten appealed? Cool? Cool.  And now he is helping out, for the better of the community!  Why are you mad? He's already working on alot for the server! Who cares if he hacked? He was sorry, and he was appealed.  If he hacks again, he'll get banned again. simple, no need to get angry over it.  

Ultimately, the Senior Staff don't have to follow the mass's criteria if it is impoving the server.  They are doing it for the best, don't outrage over stuff like this, or when someone gets demoted. You can get mad if someone decides to make a change to the server and you disagree with it, if someone gets promoted, demoted or anything, its for the better for the community, the staff arent your enemies, I know im technically a part of the stuff, but this is coming from the standpoint of a player, not a staffer.
I care, ALM is a nerd and I dont want nerds as our devs.

vladthegreat100 January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

Ok seriously, why the heck do yall care who gets senior and who doesn't?

Staff are supposed to maintain a fair, friendly and efficient server.  So this guy gets sr mod and another guy gets a trial, why do you all care? If it gets us closer to maintaining that fair, friendly and efficient community, then why is it questioned?  If it works, then it works, who cares if it seems odd?  The Senior staff can shift the rules around if it means they are trying to make the server more ideal.  I have no clue why Peachy got Sr Mod and Pel has to start at Jr, but you know what, The Seniors decided that it was for the best so be content with it.  

About people getting different answers from mods, let me tell you, that's going to be the case wherever you go, some people are in charge of staff apps, and they know the facts, others know a little bit, and will give the best of their knowledge, so you might get different answers, the only thing that can fix this is for mods to ask the person who knows best about the question, before giving the asker an answer.  But sometimes that person isnt available, so mods will give it their best to answer to their ability, someone is keeping track i assure you.

Now i understand wanting to know whats going on inside the staff, its natural to want to know, but the community criticizes everything, "ALM IS DEV, WHY, HE HACKED", he must have gotten appealed? Cool? Cool.  And now he is helping out, for the better of the community!  Why are you mad? He's already working on alot for the server! Who cares if he hacked? He was sorry, and he was appealed.  If he hacks again, he'll get banned again. simple, no need to get angry over it.  

Ultimately, the Senior Staff don't have to follow the mass's criteria if it is impoving the server.  They are doing it for the best, don't outrage over stuff like this, or when someone gets demoted. You can get mad if someone decides to make a change to the server and you disagree with it, if someone gets promoted, demoted or anything, its for the better for the community, the staff arent your enemies, I know im technically a part of the stuff, but this is coming from the standpoint of a player, not a staffer.
22 mods may want Sr Staff but the position is being taken by the people who skipped back up to that position.
Remember Peachy did leave for a while and right as he comes back he gets Sr Mod again.
What happened to the times that Staff who have 3 months + as mod can get an interview for a chance of Sr Mod?
All these people below work their butts off every day just like the ex admins & Sr Staff and the ones who got re-promoted at the start of their Avicus staff career and they don't get a chance because there are ex staff members who are being accepted back to that high of a position by a re-assessment... Not by a interview like they did before getting Sr the first time.
Fair? I think not. IMO if you retire & don't ask for a re-assessment before 2 weeks after retiring then you shouldn't be re-promoted unless you apply like every other member does.
We are also adding Sr Staff to the team, what does that mean? No positions needing to be filled in Sr Staff. Outcome? Mods wont be promoted to Sr Staff or interviews for Sr Staff (if that is even still a thing...) and there wont be a need of Moderators. Result? Stopping others regulars from being able to apply as well.

If your gonna re-promote old Sr Staff do it for all. There is a reason that people are ranting that both got to Admin and only one was re-promoted to Sr Mod after both retiring fairly quickly.
But doing it for all is a bad idea, so don't do it at all. They may be ex Staff from a high position but most ex staff (especially the ones who got re-promoted to Sr Staff) went inactive for a while. And what's a big requirement? To be active.


hasl January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

22 mods may want Sr Staff but the position is being taken by the people who skipped back up to that position.
Remember Peachy did leave for a while and right as he comes back he gets Sr Mod again.
What happened to the times that Staff who have 3 months + as mod can get an interview for a chance of Sr Mod?
All these people below work their butts off every day just like the ex admins & Sr Staff and the ones who got re-promoted at the start of their Avicus staff career and they don't get a chance because there are ex staff members who are being accepted back to that high of a position by a re-assessment... Not by a interview like they did before getting Sr the first time.
Fair? I think not. IMO if you retire & don't ask for a re-assessment before 2 weeks after retiring then you shouldn't be re-promoted unless you apply like every other member does.
We are also adding Sr Staff to the team, what does that mean? No positions needing to be filled in Sr Staff. Outcome? Mods wont be promoted to Sr Staff or interviews for Sr Staff (if that is even still a thing...) and there wont be a need of Moderators. Result? Stopping others regulars from being able to apply as well.

If your gonna re-promote old Sr Staff do it for all. There is a reason that people are ranting that both got to Admin and only one was re-promoted to Sr Mod after both retiring fairly quickly.
But doing it for all is a bad idea, so don't do it at all. They may be ex Staff from a high position but most ex staff (especially the ones who got re-promoted to Sr Staff) went inactive for a while. And what's a big requirement? To be active.

Very well put.

Iron January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

22 mods may want Sr Staff but the position is being taken by the people who skipped back up to that position.
Remember Peachy did leave for a while and right as he comes back he gets Sr Mod again.
What happened to the times that Staff who have 3 months + as mod can get an interview for a chance of Sr Mod?
All these people below work their butts off every day just like the ex admins & Sr Staff and the ones who got re-promoted at the start of their Avicus staff career and they don't get a chance because there are ex staff members who are being accepted back to that high of a position by a re-assessment... Not by a interview like they did before getting Sr the first time.
Fair? I think not. IMO if you retire & don't ask for a re-assessment before 2 weeks after retiring then you shouldn't be re-promoted unless you apply like every other member does.
We are also adding Sr Staff to the team, what does that mean? No positions needing to be filled in Sr Staff. Outcome? Mods wont be promoted to Sr Staff or interviews for Sr Staff (if that is even still a thing...) and there wont be a need of Moderators. Result? Stopping others regulars from being able to apply as well.

If your gonna re-promote old Sr Staff do it for all. There is a reason that people are ranting that both got to Admin and only one was re-promoted to Sr Mod after both retiring fairly quickly.
But doing it for all is a bad idea, so don't do it at all. They may be ex Staff from a high position but most ex staff (especially the ones who got re-promoted to Sr Staff) went inactive for a while. And what's a big requirement? To be active.

Actually, just to clarify. Nowadays, interviews aren't done for senior. Its just a senior staff vote afaik. However, I do actually agree somewhat with your statement. I cannot/We cannot deny that what you stated is inevitably the outcome of promotions like such. However, as someone who has wanted Senior since I got demoted, I am all up for Peachy getting senior if he can prove himself! :)

ClubberNugget January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

We care about who gets senior mod so the server can maximise its potential, if you don't care who's in the senior staff team then you obviously don't care for the server.
It's not that I don't care who is in the senior team, but I trust that the senior staff aren't doing it for no reason.  They have a reason for giving it to peachy and not to pel, there must be a reason, I am just tired of people getting angry over every decision the senior staff makes, I'm not saying your one of them but there are many who question every dang decision.  Too many have zero trust in seniors decisions, but of course I know you want the best for the server, I do too, I just feel that the seniors deserve some slack, they get crap for doing anything and for doing nothing.

ClubberNugget January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

22 mods may want Sr Staff but the position is being taken by the people who skipped back up to that position.
Remember Peachy did leave for a while and right as he comes back he gets Sr Mod again.
What happened to the times that Staff who have 3 months + as mod can get an interview for a chance of Sr Mod?
All these people below work their butts off every day just like the ex admins & Sr Staff and the ones who got re-promoted at the start of their Avicus staff career and they don't get a chance because there are ex staff members who are being accepted back to that high of a position by a re-assessment... Not by a interview like they did before getting Sr the first time.
Fair? I think not. IMO if you retire & don't ask for a re-assessment before 2 weeks after retiring then you shouldn't be re-promoted unless you apply like every other member does.
We are also adding Sr Staff to the team, what does that mean? No positions needing to be filled in Sr Staff. Outcome? Mods wont be promoted to Sr Staff or interviews for Sr Staff (if that is even still a thing...) and there wont be a need of Moderators. Result? Stopping others regulars from being able to apply as well.

If your gonna re-promote old Sr Staff do it for all. There is a reason that people are ranting that both got to Admin and only one was re-promoted to Sr Mod after both retiring fairly quickly.
But doing it for all is a bad idea, so don't do it at all. They may be ex Staff from a high position but most ex staff (especially the ones who got re-promoted to Sr Staff) went inactive for a while. And what's a big requirement? To be active.

I do agree that the active mods should be considered first, but the point I'm trying to make is. Maybe the seniors didn't consider any of them ready yet? Evo was promoted to senior so it's not like every senior has been coming back from retirement, but I do agree with your statement, the mods ate working hard and most of them would love an opportunity at senior

ClubberNugget January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

I care, ALM is a nerd and I dont want nerds as our devs.
Oh dear your right, that's quite the problem XD

hasl January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

It's not that I don't care who is in the senior team, but I trust that the senior staff aren't doing it for no reason.  They have a reason for giving it to peachy and not to pel, there must be a reason, I am just tired of people getting angry over every decision the senior staff makes, I'm not saying your one of them but there are many who question every dang decision.  Too many have zero trust in seniors decisions, but of course I know you want the best for the server, I do too, I just feel that the seniors deserve some slack, they get crap for doing anything and for doing nothing.
You say seniors have a reason, you can't be so sure, you've never been close to the senior staff team, trust me it's a lot different on the inside. We're not angry as a sense of rampage, more like frustration, because we know they can do better, that's constructive criticism. Also, have you ever thought that an opinion from someone who's not in the staff team who's looking at from a completely different angle can see the problems the staff members are blind to?

Iron January 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

You say seniors have a reason, you can't be so sure, you've never been close to the senior staff team, trust me it's a lot different on the inside. We're not angry as a sense of rampage, more like frustration, because we know they can do better, that's constructive criticism. Also, have you ever thought that an opinion from someone who's not in the staff team who's looking at from a completely different angle can see the problems the staff members are blind to?
In all fairness he got Junior like a week ago, I think he would know :PPPP

NotGurk January 7, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

So to sum it up, you're basically crying because your friend didn't get mod, and somehow use this as an excuse to bash the staff. Seriously dude, don't you have anything better to do with your life?

Pelpelajax January 7, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

So to sum it up, you're basically crying because your friend didn't get mod, and somehow use this as an excuse to bash the staff. Seriously dude, don't you have anything better to do with your life?
I never requested to formally return, so no. He's not crying about the fact that I didn't get mod.

Veopth January 7, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

The Staff needs someone like me, lol.

steven5703 January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

The Staff needs someone like me, lol.
Nice meme

Myv January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

The funny thing is I absolutely fucking agree with everything you just said and I hope everyone does too.

Myv January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

And how does all of this affect you in any way?

It's the staff's business, no need for you to take part of it
yeah but we're speaking our word to tell the staff to do something because otherwise nothing will happen.

Zeusy January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

And people wonder what's wrong with Avicus.

If this thread has proven anything it's that the transparency of the staff team is terrible and the communication has once again failed the staff team and the community.

The community to staff relations has always been shit. 

On one hand the staff does a terrible job informing the community about what's happening with certain situations.

On the other hand the community thinks they're entitled to know every little confidential detail about the staff team. 

But guess what, you people aren't entitled to know everything.

That's just how things work.

If you're not apart of the staff team you're not entitled to know everything that goes on behind the scenes. 
If you're upset about it then apply for staff.

And if you don't want to and are still mad then tough shit, you don't get to know everything that the staff team is doing.

Having said that, if the staff decide to release any sort of information to the community, they need to be detailed, honest and specific about it.

All the arguing is a pain sometimes.
Just co-exist with each other, have some understanding and patience and enjoy yourselves.

The majority of you people are younger than 18.
You kids shouldn't be this angry at such a young age over a game.

I understand you're all passionate about your opinions but my God some of you need to calm the fuck down.

It's just a game for fuck sake.
"kids shouldn't be this angry at such a young age over a game."
rofl hypocrite

BoldAndBrash January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

yeah but we're speaking our word to tell the staff to do something because otherwise nothing will happen.
@myv Accept my skype request please 

OnTopic:

Why is it hat it's always our cons that get pointed out? I know that every one of us are trying to improve and many of us HAVE improved over a course of a few weeks. You guys say we didn't give you info on Para's demotion when 1) There's a thread on it, so yes we did and 2) usually when a staff member is demoted, we don't explain it in depth unless the former staff member wants to.


I realize our team and communication needs work and I realize many members of the community need to look on the bright side and try not to care about things that don't affect them at all. Ever since Michael got Sr again, he's managed to have every staff member at least TRY to be more active, and if they fail to do that, they end up losing their teamspeak rank. 

We are improving and although it is slow, it's much better Han what was happening before. I've accepted all the feedback one the feedback spreadsheet even though it wasn't much, and I think I'm improving quite a bit.

Demotions and promotions are inconsistent, but you need to think of it experience wise. If an admin named Bob was admin for a 3 days (pretty normal for Avicus) and decided to retire, and an admin named Joe was admin for 6 months (haven't sent that in awhile) then obviously, promoting Joe to a senior position and Bob to a junior position would make plenty of sense since Joe has so much more experience.

PieZ January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

yeah but we're speaking our word to tell the staff to do something because otherwise nothing will happen.
What gets me to listen to Avicus players is when they actually put proof and good reasons behind what they are saying. Caleb has done this earlier in the week and I have asked a few staff members to look at his thread carefully. If more people acted like him in threads like these then I would make sure the staff listen or at least talk about the problems. Threads like this will be answered less because I do not see anything useful in the thread. Just someone complaining and letting off steam. People are complaining about something yet no real reasons have been explained well for action to be done.

Cynthesis January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Thus the Avicadian Civil War begins...again...

Regarding ALM's promotion to developer, if he really did hack and it's not just a rumor, he got unbanned, obviously, since the infraction is gone. If he was brought back, the senior staff team let bygones be bygones, so I suggest you guys do the same. And if he's caught hacking again, he'll be demoted, no questions asked. Simple as that.

And going off of what Vlad was saying (kudos for saying what you did, Vlad), these immediate Sr. Staff promotions are really...annoying, for lack of a better word. While I do ardently believe that Peachy was/is a good staff member, it comes at the expense of the opportunities of others. I know when I was a moderator, I tried my hardest to become a senior after a few months (and naturally, that never happened, but I still tried :P). I'm sure the majority of the current moderator team is striving to do the same thing, but instead of giving them a chance, the Sr. staff just pull former members from out of nowhere and say "Hey, want a free Sr. mod rank? It won't take any effort at all!" The other moderators already put in a lot of effort as is, but all these efforts are pretty much in vain because the former members of the Sr. staff steal the spotlight. And I get it, these "former members" worked for their ranks back when they were Jr. mods and moderators, but then why is it that only certain ones immediately get Sr. while others have to start from scratch? It just doesn't seem right to me. The sooner this new rule that Arigenn is talking about gets implemented, the sooner this problem will be solved (hopefully, at least).

Dyspa January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Everyone in here, explain your gringo logic please

OCN and Avicus are both 1.8. People say Avicus is unplayable. Why play Avicus over OCN lmao

PieZ January 7, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

Everyone in here, explain your gringo logic please

OCN and Avicus are both 1.8. People say Avicus is unplayable. Why play Avicus over OCN lmao
I'm here

Zintenka January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

Thus the Avicadian Civil War begins...again...

Regarding ALM's promotion to developer, if he really did hack and it's not just a rumor, he got unbanned, obviously, since the infraction is gone. If he was brought back, the senior staff team let bygones be bygones, so I suggest you guys do the same. And if he's caught hacking again, he'll be demoted, no questions asked. Simple as that.

And going off of what Vlad was saying (kudos for saying what you did, Vlad), these immediate Sr. Staff promotions are really...annoying, for lack of a better word. While I do ardently believe that Peachy was/is a good staff member, it comes at the expense of the opportunities of others. I know when I was a moderator, I tried my hardest to become a senior after a few months (and naturally, that never happened, but I still tried :P). I'm sure the majority of the current moderator team is striving to do the same thing, but instead of giving them a chance, the Sr. staff just pull former members from out of nowhere and say "Hey, want a free Sr. mod rank? It won't take any effort at all!" The other moderators already put in a lot of effort as is, but all these efforts are pretty much in vain because the former members of the Sr. staff steal the spotlight. And I get it, these "former members" worked for their ranks back when they were Jr. mods and moderators, but then why is it that only certain ones immediately get Sr. while others have to start from scratch? It just doesn't seem right to me. The sooner this new rule that Arigenn is talking about gets implemented, the sooner this problem will be solved (hopefully, at least).
*Claps* 

Agreed, +1

NolanDalton January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

wow

what an original thread

Iron January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

i would type but my hands have carpal tunnel

zero9178 January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

i would type but my hands have carpal tunnel
:^)

FrozenSolstice January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I'd say the staff have different problems in different areas, but I won't get into that.

As some other Mods have said, we are trying to improve, and that's true. We've implemented new staff training and various other things to improve efficiency.

We still aren't perfect, and we know that. But do you REALLY think ANOTHER one of these threads will change anything? I know you're probably trying to knock sense into us, and that's fine, but by bashing the staff and not giving us pointers and tips on how we can improve is useless.

Constructive criticism is what we need. "Pull your shit together." Tell us how.

Id love it if you could help us help you.

Cynthesis January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I'd say the staff have different problems in different areas, but I won't get into that.

As some other Mods have said, we are trying to improve, and that's true. We've implemented new staff training and various other things to improve efficiency.

We still aren't perfect, and we know that. But do you REALLY think ANOTHER one of these threads will change anything? I know you're probably trying to knock sense into us, and that's fine, but by bashing the staff and not giving us pointers and tips on how we can improve is useless.

Constructive criticism is what we need. "Pull your shit together." Tell us how.

Id love it if you could help us help you.
I suggestion I could offer is to help promote the Avicus community slack. It was made for a reason. Hell, there's even a whole section dedicated to discussing relations between community and staff. If we could get more people on that, it could help (or you could completely disregard me, the guy with no charisma :3).

FrozenSolstice January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I suggestion I could offer is to help promote the Avicus community slack. It was made for a reason. Hell, there's even a whole section dedicated to discussing relations between community and staff. If we could get more people on that, it could help (or you could completely disregard me, the guy with no charisma :3).
I will forward that straight to an Admin, because sometimes they don't check the forums ;P.

I, myself, haven't been active that much on the slack, but I'll try boost my activity there. Thanks!

Cynthesis January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I will forward that straight to an Admin, because sometimes they don't check the forums ;P.

I, myself, haven't been active that much on the slack, but I'll try boost my activity there. Thanks!
Truth be told, I'm not that active on it, either, but I still know it exists :P

PieZ January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I suggestion I could offer is to help promote the Avicus community slack. It was made for a reason. Hell, there's even a whole section dedicated to discussing relations between community and staff. If we could get more people on that, it could help (or you could completely disregard me, the guy with no charisma :3).
I have recently been put in charge of the community slack. I would love your ideas to help make it more popular with the community.

FrostedCupcakez January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I do have to be honest and admit that the staff team is having a few problems. However, as Elsa stated above: "We still aren't perfect" and we may never be. There will always be problems, but we are trying to do what we can at the moment. At the moment the senior staff team has been working hard to improve the staff as a whole.

It would be much appreciated if the ones who are involved could provide constructuive criticism that could help us improve rather than complaining and providing no information at all.

Please contact me if you have any issues and would like to discuss it privately. Otherwise, let's tone down on the rude remarks.

Cynthesis January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I have recently been put in charge of the community slack. I would love your ideas to help make it more popular with the community.
I know there's a thread about it here on the forums, since that's how I got to know about it. To start the promotion, could one maybe sticky that thread?

gobernment January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I suggestion I could offer is to help promote the Avicus community slack. It was made for a reason. Hell, there's even a whole section dedicated to discussing relations between community and staff. If we could get more people on that, it could help (or you could completely disregard me, the guy with no charisma :3).
Any staff can confirm my ambitions for the community slack. I had a lot planned for the slack that I now can't do due to my demotion. I may pass off some of these ideas to the admins, but I can't set things in stone anymore. Some of those was using the feedback channel more, asking frequent questions of improvement, and usually I got the requests done immediately, or to try a representation system of those that could provide rational argumentation for things, much like a debate team of sorts.

Hopefully the community slack isn't abandoned... it's really a useful tool. Pretty sure the admins wouldn't revert my progress like that.

gobernment January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I have recently been put in charge of the community slack. I would love your ideas to help make it more popular with the community.
This man knows what's up.

gobernment January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I know there's a thread about it here on the forums, since that's how I got to know about it. To start the promotion, could one maybe sticky that thread?
(Sorry for triple post)

It was stickied when it first released, catergorized as [NEW] to catch eyes. It got unstickied for some reason. A lot of potential lies in it!

Cynthesis January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

(Sorry for triple post)

It was stickied when it first released, catergorized as [NEW] to catch eyes. It got unstickied for some reason. A lot of potential lies in it!
I'm in complete agreement, and it kind of annoys me that there are only 22 people that are in that conversation. I would tend to think that a lot of staff would be there, but it turns out only half the staff team is part of it.

gobernment January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I'm in complete agreement, and it kind of annoys me that there are only 22 people that are in that conversation. I would tend to think that a lot of staff would be there, but it turns out only half the staff team is part of it.
...Only 22? I thought there were more like 50.. If that's the case, we really do need to promote it. No harm in it.

Cynthesis January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

...Only 22? I thought there were more like 50.. If that's the case, we really do need to promote it. No harm in it.
You can talk with me on Skype about how we're gonna do that.

gobernment January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

You can talk with me on Skype about how we're gonna do that.
I thought a forum thread would suffice enough.

Cynthesis January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

I thought a forum thread would suffice enough.
I'd think so, too. Anyways, let's not put anymore of our messages on this thread. We can continue this on Skype, because I don't want this thread to be full of just a conversation between the 2 of us.

Zegita January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

i'm not trying to be rude here but wtf is with these admins retiring come on lmfao. if you're going to take the job at least be in there for a good amount of time i mean para you've been here for about 2 months as admin before that was pel for a week and before that i think it was jozz and mango who did a pretty good job but recently staff have just been dropping like flies and i don't understand. are you guys getting tired of dealing situations like these because i'm pretty sure you have to deal with it as that is the role of being up there you gotta take the shit.

don't get me wrong para you did good as being as an admin for the short time but you were only in here for a short time as admin. at least stay and do something better as well for the server

PieZ January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

i'm not trying to be rude here but wtf is with these admins retiring come on lmfao. if you're going to take the job at least be in there for a good amount of time i mean para you've been here for about 2 months as admin before that was pel for a week and before that i think it was jozz and mango who did a pretty good job but recently staff have just been dropping like flies and i don't understand. are you guys getting tired of dealing situations like these because i'm pretty sure you have to deal with it as that is the role of being up there you gotta take the shit.

don't get me wrong para you did good as being as an admin for the short time but you were only in here for a short time as admin. at least stay and do something better as well for the server
He was demoted...

Zegita January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

He was demoted...
oh.




his prediction was right ish???? also did kylo demote him because i think he's the only one that can demote

PieZ January 7, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

oh.




his prediction was right ish???? also did kylo demote him because i think he's the only one that can demote
https://avicus.net/forums/671c6e2b2
There was a whole thread

gobernment January 7, 2016 at 11:01 PM UTC

oh.




his prediction was right ish???? also did kylo demote him because i think he's the only one that can demote
The seniors demoted me.

NovaLikesPvP January 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

The seniors demoted me.
Wtf, nice support.

Dyspa January 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

i'm not trying to be rude here but wtf is with these admins retiring come on lmfao. if you're going to take the job at least be in there for a good amount of time i mean para you've been here for about 2 months as admin before that was pel for a week and before that i think it was jozz and mango who did a pretty good job but recently staff have just been dropping like flies and i don't understand. are you guys getting tired of dealing situations like these because i'm pretty sure you have to deal with it as that is the role of being up there you gotta take the shit.

don't get me wrong para you did good as being as an admin for the short time but you were only in here for a short time as admin. at least stay and do something better as well for the server
They get "too much work"!

Mfw, it's Minecraft, you're not gonna get much more work than you do IRL

SnowSX3 January 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

i'm not trying to be rude here but wtf is with these admins retiring come on lmfao. if you're going to take the job at least be in there for a good amount of time i mean para you've been here for about 2 months as admin before that was pel for a week and before that i think it was jozz and mango who did a pretty good job but recently staff have just been dropping like flies and i don't understand. are you guys getting tired of dealing situations like these because i'm pretty sure you have to deal with it as that is the role of being up there you gotta take the shit.

don't get me wrong para you did good as being as an admin for the short time but you were only in here for a short time as admin. at least stay and do something better as well for the server
We just seem to rotate through staff.
Moderators, Senior Moderators, Admins.

Instead of focusing on keeping staff around longer by training them and giving them appropriate criticism/warnings, we're more concerned with recruiting more and more staff. And if a staff member isn't doing well then they just get demoted after having one chat with a Senior.

It's like a rotating door and it's been like that for a while.

DonaldMyTrump January 8, 2016 at 2:01 PM UTC

He never said that I was a good Admin, and I honestly don't think that I was fit for it after experiencing what it was like.
He did say you were a good admin, not in the op, but in a later post comparing you and peachy

piratewithgun January 9, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

I wouldn't say they are unorganised, perhaps more unprofessional

NolanDalton January 9, 2016 at 5:01 PM UTC

We just seem to rotate through staff.
Moderators, Senior Moderators, Admins.

Instead of focusing on keeping staff around longer by training them and giving them appropriate criticism/warnings, we're more concerned with recruiting more and more staff. And if a staff member isn't doing well then they just get demoted after having one chat with a Senior.

It's like a rotating door and it's been like that for a while.
this is true, I miss when the staff team was more of a community and people actually stayed, now it seems like every community member has been staff at least once.

SnowSX3 January 9, 2016 at 6:01 PM UTC

this is true, I miss when the staff team was more of a community and people actually stayed, now it seems like every community member has been staff at least once.
What I've noticed is that the staff is always so concerned about getting more people to join the team that it's affecting the quality of the team.

Recently, we planned to have this round of recent staff apps literally right after the hand picked system was done.

I never understood why needing even more staff was prioritised over training the already existing staff.

When asked why we were doing this the response I got was.

"Even though we have 20+ Moderators, people are still asking others to come online"

Meaning that there were a lot of times where only one staff member was online.

But if you trained you current staff, these types of things will be easier to deal with, I probably did more solo moderating than moderating with others and I was fine with it because I knew what I was doing.


Spots are being filled just for the sake of it on the staff team.
When you put inexperienced people in tough positions, they will ultimately fail.

I mean, how many Admins with less than 4 months of Senior Staff experience have been promoted over the past 12 months?

Too many, and unfortunately, the inexperience shows.

Myworld6 January 18, 2016 at 7:01 PM UTC

What I've noticed is that the staff is always so concerned about getting more people to join the team that it's affecting the quality of the team.

Recently, we planned to have this round of recent staff apps literally right after the hand picked system was done.

I never understood why needing even more staff was prioritised over training the already existing staff.

When asked why we were doing this the response I got was.

"Even though we have 20+ Moderators, people are still asking others to come online"

Meaning that there were a lot of times where only one staff member was online.

But if you trained you current staff, these types of things will be easier to deal with, I probably did more solo moderating than moderating with others and I was fine with it because I knew what I was doing.


Spots are being filled just for the sake of it on the staff team.
When you put inexperienced people in tough positions, they will ultimately fail.

I mean, how many Admins with less than 4 months of Senior Staff experience have been promoted over the past 12 months?

Too many, and unfortunately, the inexperience shows.
Even though I'm technically one of the newer members of the staff team (at least temporarily), I sort of agree. =/
I don't think I'm a great junior moderator, but I'm doing my best. Unfortunately, I know that's not always good enough.


While I agree that staff members like myself  are not the best at their respective jobs, the vast majority of the staff are amazing at their jobs and I know that the staff team as a whole tries. They put time and hard work into this server to make it run smoothly for its players. They answer your questions, respond to your reports, etc. It's not an easy job.

Cynthesis January 18, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC

What I've noticed is that the staff is always so concerned about getting more people to join the team that it's affecting the quality of the team.

Recently, we planned to have this round of recent staff apps literally right after the hand picked system was done.

I never understood why needing even more staff was prioritised over training the already existing staff.

When asked why we were doing this the response I got was.

"Even though we have 20+ Moderators, people are still asking others to come online"

Meaning that there were a lot of times where only one staff member was online.

But if you trained you current staff, these types of things will be easier to deal with, I probably did more solo moderating than moderating with others and I was fine with it because I knew what I was doing.


Spots are being filled just for the sake of it on the staff team.
When you put inexperienced people in tough positions, they will ultimately fail.

I mean, how many Admins with less than 4 months of Senior Staff experience have been promoted over the past 12 months?

Too many, and unfortunately, the inexperience shows.
And yet they never promoted you to Sr...

Proof that they care more about quantity than they do about quality. And that's a bad thing. A REALLY bad thing.

hasl January 18, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

What I've noticed is that the staff is always so concerned about getting more people to join the team that it's affecting the quality of the team.

Recently, we planned to have this round of recent staff apps literally right after the hand picked system was done.

I never understood why needing even more staff was prioritised over training the already existing staff.

When asked why we were doing this the response I got was.

"Even though we have 20+ Moderators, people are still asking others to come online"

Meaning that there were a lot of times where only one staff member was online.

But if you trained you current staff, these types of things will be easier to deal with, I probably did more solo moderating than moderating with others and I was fine with it because I knew what I was doing.


Spots are being filled just for the sake of it on the staff team.
When you put inexperienced people in tough positions, they will ultimately fail.

I mean, how many Admins with less than 4 months of Senior Staff experience have been promoted over the past 12 months?

Too many, and unfortunately, the inexperience shows.
I wrote my training idea to Ethan on Skype, it was discussed in a 'mini senior staff meeting', I don't know the verdict.
It focuses on repetitive trial and improvement as well as mentors and analysts.

hasl January 18, 2016 at 10:01 PM UTC

Even though I'm technically one of the newer members of the staff team (at least temporarily), I sort of agree. =/
I don't think I'm a great junior moderator, but I'm doing my best. Unfortunately, I know that's not always good enough.


While I agree that staff members like myself  are not the best at their respective jobs, the vast majority of the staff are amazing at their jobs and I know that the staff team as a whole tries. They put time and hard work into this server to make it run smoothly for its players. They answer your questions, respond to your reports, etc. It's not an easy job.
I know how it feels dude, I've seen many like you during my time as staff and if you really want that rewarding red rank then you have to go out there and try your best, that's all the staff team can ask for. Don't make excessive drama over your position, be the best junior mod you can be and it'll pay off in the end, trust me. :)

P.S: Don't be so harsh on yourself bud, you're doing amazing. ;)

Sevoo January 18, 2016 at 11:01 PM UTC

They are better than a couple months ago, I give them that...

They still have to get their shit together though.

SnowSX3 January 19, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

Even though I'm technically one of the newer members of the staff team (at least temporarily), I sort of agree. =/
I don't think I'm a great junior moderator, but I'm doing my best. Unfortunately, I know that's not always good enough.


While I agree that staff members like myself  are not the best at their respective jobs, the vast majority of the staff are amazing at their jobs and I know that the staff team as a whole tries. They put time and hard work into this server to make it run smoothly for its players. They answer your questions, respond to your reports, etc. It's not an easy job.
In my opinion, I see nothing wrong in what you've been doing as a junior.

My advice for you is to keep asking questions and show the seniors that you're keen to learn and become better.

When I was a mentor I would always prefer my Juniors to ask a ton of questions and learn from them as opposed to keeping quiet and struggling in silence.

I encourage you and the rest of the juniors to keep asking questions.

There is no such thing as a stupid question and don't be afraid to make mistakes, every mistake is fixable and there is always something to learn from a mistake.
That's how you get better. 

If you show them that you're passionate about this and if you show them that you want to learn and do more, you will go places.

BoldAndBrash January 19, 2016 at 2:01 AM UTC

I knew I was good enough to get Senior. (And that's actually a fact, not an arrogant opinion)
It's just that the Senior Staff never saw it.
But that's ok, as long as I know I was good enough, that's all that matters.

The mentality that "we need x amount of senior staff position" is something that stills exists today. I know a Senior Moderator in the past didn't get promoted to Admin simply because if they did, there "wouldn't be enough Senior Moderators" which was weird because there still would be at the time.

But if that's the way they want to run things the so be it, unfortunately they're not doing themselves any favours.
No, that's an opinion, actually.

steven5703 January 19, 2016 at 2:01 AM UTC

I knew I was good enough to get Senior. (And that's actually a fact, not an arrogant opinion)
It's just that the Senior Staff never saw it.
But that's ok, as long as I know I was good enough, that's all that matters.

The mentality that "we need x amount of senior staff position" is something that stills exists today. I know a Senior Moderator in the past didn't get promoted to Admin simply because if they did, there "wouldn't be enough Senior Moderators" which was weird because there still would be at the time.

But if that's the way they want to run things the so be it, unfortunately they're not doing themselves any favours.
LOL, that is in fact an opinion and in no way a fact

nice meme

DonaldMyTrump January 19, 2016 at 2:01 AM UTC

I knew I was good enough to get Senior. (And that's actually a fact, not an arrogant opinion)
It's just that the Senior Staff never saw it.
But that's ok, as long as I know I was good enough, that's all that matters.

The mentality that "we need x amount of senior staff position" is something that stills exists today. I know a Senior Moderator in the past didn't get promoted to Admin simply because if they did, there "wouldn't be enough Senior Moderators" which was weird because there still would be at the time.

But if that's the way they want to run things the so be it, unfortunately they're not doing themselves any favours.
I agree 100% good post.

DonaldMyTrump January 19, 2016 at 2:01 AM UTC

And yet they never promoted you to Sr...

Proof that they care more about quantity than they do about quality. And that's a bad thing. A REALLY bad thing.
How is that proof of quantity over quality? lmao? thats proof of noone liked snowrue and/or thought he was qualified. :3

BoldAndBrash January 19, 2016 at 2:01 AM UTC

Seriously, that's the only thing you got from that post? wow
Well, most of your post was about your opinion, so... Yeah. :P

steven5703 January 19, 2016 at 2:01 AM UTC

Remember when Porky, Brit, Cole, Jack and Iron got promoted to Senior?
The only reason why I wasn't promoted with them wasn't because I was doing anything wrong or was lacking in any areas, it was solely because they had a few more positive comments next to their name.
At the time I was more active then all 5 of them too so..
The community liked them more

Calm your ego

steven5703 January 19, 2016 at 3:01 AM UTC

That mentality is unfortunately very real in the staff team at the moment. It's not an opinion.
No, its an opinion.

steven5703 January 19, 2016 at 3:01 AM UTC

Actually the Sr.Staff liked them more but let's move on.
Alright, cool, never said they didn't, but cool anyway.

Iron January 19, 2016 at 4:01 AM UTC

Remember when Porky, Brit, Cole, Jack and Iron got promoted to Senior?
The only reason why I wasn't promoted with them wasn't because I was doing anything wrong or was lacking in any areas, it was solely because they had a few more positive comments next to their name.
At the time I was more active then all 5 of them too so..
Since you brought me up, I think all of that is debatable :P

Few Factors:
-The interview
-ability to formulate arguments
-Forum Behaviour/Moderating 
-Activity(Is not a big factor)

+

We tried our best, even if we got senior as opposed to you. That doesn't really entitle you to go off on how you didn't get it. Its pretty childish to me. Stating that you were the superior moderator is not the way to walk around. There are a lot of factors that go into stuff like this, maybe you just weren't cut out for it. I'm sorry that I have said this, but I dislike people calling me out :P

+

If you would like some feedback and maybe why you didn't get senior I would be glad to do so! :)

Colecrc January 19, 2016 at 5:01 AM UTC

Since you brought me up, I think all of that is debatable :P

Few Factors:
-The interview
-ability to formulate arguments
-Forum Behaviour/Moderating 
-Activity(Is not a big factor)

+

We tried our best, even if we got senior as opposed to you. That doesn't really entitle you to go off on how you didn't get it. Its pretty childish to me. Stating that you were the superior moderator is not the way to walk around. There are a lot of factors that go into stuff like this, maybe you just weren't cut out for it. I'm sorry that I have said this, but I dislike people calling me out :P

+

If you would like some feedback and maybe why you didn't get senior I would be glad to do so! :)
+1

DonaldMyTrump January 19, 2016 at 5:01 AM UTC

Remember when Porky, Brit, Cole, Jack and Iron got promoted to Senior?
The only reason why I wasn't promoted with them wasn't because I was doing anything wrong or was lacking in any areas, it was solely because they had a few more positive comments next to their name.
At the time I was more active then all 5 of them too so..
Gr8 I was more active than all the senior staff too, plus ik how to moderate, deal with complex social interactions and detect hacks unlike you. Get over it; or at the very least whine while you cry into your pillow not on the forums.

MidnightBeats January 19, 2016 at 5:01 AM UTC

I knew I was good enough to get Senior. (And that's actually a fact, not an arrogant opinion)
It's just that the Senior Staff never saw it.
But that's ok, as long as I know I was good enough, that's all that matters.

The mentality that "we need x amount of senior staff position" is something that stills exists today. I know a Senior Moderator in the past didn't get promoted to Admin simply because if they did, there "wouldn't be enough Senior Moderators" which was weird because there still would be at the time.

But if that's the way they want to run things the so be it, unfortunately they're not doing themselves any favours.
"I know I was good enough to get Senior."

Are you sure?

Thomas_Shoes January 19, 2016 at 5:01 AM UTC

Snow vs the world

chaibrit1 January 19, 2016 at 5:01 AM UTC

Since you brought me up, I think all of that is debatable :P

Few Factors:
-The interview
-ability to formulate arguments
-Forum Behaviour/Moderating 
-Activity(Is not a big factor)

+

We tried our best, even if we got senior as opposed to you. That doesn't really entitle you to go off on how you didn't get it. Its pretty childish to me. Stating that you were the superior moderator is not the way to walk around. There are a lot of factors that go into stuff like this, maybe you just weren't cut out for it. I'm sorry that I have said this, but I dislike people calling me out :P

+

If you would like some feedback and maybe why you didn't get senior I would be glad to do so! :)
+1

Iron January 19, 2016 at 5:01 AM UTC

I think its safe to say, the snow has been melted on Avicus.

SnowSX3 January 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

I think its safe to say, the snow has been melted on Avicus.
Indeed.

Subscriptor January 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

I just read the last 2 pages of this postand i died laughing, please staff and snow get back on topic, snows demotion and him not getting seniorcan be discussed privately over skype or ts. 
On topic: I do agree we are kind of unorginized but we are constantly working to improve that. I can tell you that admins are contacting the staff team (including jr mods, contacted me) abd asked for feedback, which wasnt done by past admins and imo is great. Thats just an example, but i assure you that the new admin/s are doing a great job compared to previous ones.

kycrafft January 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

+1
What. You are dead though.

steven5703 January 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

"I know I was good enough to get Senior."

Are you sure?
The meme to end all memes

Cluj January 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

dont delete my comment wiener

DonaldMyTrump January 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

Definitely better than some who are Sr Mods right now or were promoted to Sr Mod before.
Being better by comparrison doesn't qualify him for the poistion. Definitely is a very strong word to use in this situation.

DaFrozenBlaze January 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM UTC

Being better by comparrison doesn't qualify him for the poistion. Definitely is a very strong word to use in this situation.
Sorry I'm not good at my word choice :/

kycrafft January 19, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

Everyone is so committed to staff bashing and forgets that the community is even worse. Everyone feels like they have to get so fucking involved in things they don't need to instead of playing the game. 

Everyone get salty over things that shouldn't concern them, the immaturity is outrageous and almost makes me want to quit, I see quite the lack of respect from the community, people always make assumptions off of rumors or with no information and just call the staff biased whenever something bad happens, people act like self-entitled pricks and think that everything needs to be up to their standards.

Sure the staff have flaws (Ironicy, bias not one of the larger ones), but at least they are obligated to not act like assholes and pricks. Regular players on the other hand, can say a lot of shit without any consequences. Regular people can do whatever the fuck they want and do whatever the fuck they want because they have no responsibilities. The staff can't do that, and it makes that harder for them to get things done. 

And I swear even when stuff gets done the community doesn't give 2 shits about it and focuses on the bad stuff. "fIX the LaGggg1!" and "ur so biasd" are common but where is the "Thank you for creating a community slack" or "Thank you for making an efficient and improved appeal system" or "Thank you for the reduction in false bans" or "Thank you for taking time to gather evidence before banning"?  No, people just expect these things to be done. Well that's not how it works. You don't just use the staff to fix your problems and throw them under the bus when something goes wrong. 

Sorry if there are typos or mistyped points, its late and I'm tired. 

TL;DR: community is immature and worse than the staff

DonaldMyTrump January 19, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

Everyone is so committed to staff bashing and forgets that the community is even worse. Everyone feels like they have to get so fucking involved in things they don't need to instead of playing the game. 

Everyone get salty over things that shouldn't concern them, the immaturity is outrageous and almost makes me want to quit, I see quite the lack of respect from the community, people always make assumptions off of rumors or with no information and just call the staff biased whenever something bad happens, people act like self-entitled pricks and think that everything needs to be up to their standards.

Sure the staff have flaws (Ironicy, bias not one of the larger ones), but at least they are obligated to not act like assholes and pricks. Regular players on the other hand, can say a lot of shit without any consequences. Regular people can do whatever the fuck they want and do whatever the fuck they want because they have no responsibilities. The staff can't do that, and it makes that harder for them to get things done. 

And I swear even when stuff gets done the community doesn't give 2 shits about it and focuses on the bad stuff. "fIX the LaGggg1!" and "ur so biasd" are common but where is the "Thank you for creating a community slack" or "Thank you for making an efficient and improved appeal system" or "Thank you for the reduction in false bans" or "Thank you for taking time to gather evidence before banning"?  No, people just expect these things to be done. Well that's not how it works. You don't just use the staff to fix your problems and throw them under the bus when something goes wrong. 

Sorry if there are typos or mistyped points, its late and I'm tired. 

TL;DR: community is immature and worse than the staff
Sez da berzerk nurd!

hasl January 19, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

Before this is locked, I'd like to tell you guys something about Snow's not-to-happen senior mod promotion.

So there were around 15 of us: Me, Iron, Cole, Brit, Porky were the ones promoted, however I'm pretty sure the majority of the community were expecting Mr.Snow to be amongst the five promoted.
Midnight you weren't promoted and the reasons weren't explained to you back then, so just don't.

I'm sure Iron and Cole can back me, that if we started to explain everything it wouldn't be 100% accurate and it'd cause more drama. Trust me when I say the senior staff had their reasons with evidence, but the transparency back then was poor and it all remained locked up in the senior staff chat.

The end.

DonaldMyTrump January 19, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

Before this is locked, I'd like to tell you guys something about Snow's not-to-happen senior mod promotion.

So there were around 15 of us: Me, Iron, Cole, Brit, Porky were the ones promoted, however I'm pretty sure the majority of the community were expecting Mr.Snow to be amongst the five promoted.
Midnight you weren't promoted and the reasons weren't explained to you back then, so just don't.

I'm sure Iron and Cole can back me, that if we started to explain everything it wouldn't be 100% accurate and it'd cause more drama. Trust me when I say the senior staff had their reasons with evidence, but the transparency back then was poor and it all remained locked up in the senior staff chat.

The end.
Starts with: Lemme tell you something!
Proceeds to: tell me nothing...k

hasl January 19, 2016 at 8:01 AM UTC

Starts with: Lemme tell you something!
Proceeds to: tell me nothing...k
Ask Michael or Peachy if you don't already know Zac.

Iron January 19, 2016 at 9:01 AM UTC

Before this is locked, I'd like to tell you guys something about Snow's not-to-happen senior mod promotion.

So there were around 15 of us: Me, Iron, Cole, Brit, Porky were the ones promoted, however I'm pretty sure the majority of the community were expecting Mr.Snow to be amongst the five promoted.
Midnight you weren't promoted and the reasons weren't explained to you back then, so just don't.

I'm sure Iron and Cole can back me, that if we started to explain everything it wouldn't be 100% accurate and it'd cause more drama. Trust me when I say the senior staff had their reasons with evidence, but the transparency back then was poor and it all remained locked up in the senior staff chat.

The end.
True Dat,

Recently the staff have all received ratings compiled by seniors in a variety of sectors. This has been pretty cool to see, I think that the results could be compiled and then averaged. The averages for each section could then be shared with the community. Furthermore, the community could SUGGEST ways to improve the ratings.

Howsie January 19, 2016 at 11:01 AM UTC

True Dat,

Recently the staff have all received ratings compiled by seniors in a variety of sectors. This has been pretty cool to see, I think that the results could be compiled and then averaged. The averages for each section could then be shared with the community. Furthermore, the community could SUGGEST ways to improve the ratings.
Gah what. A rating system? Its not a job, you're not getting paid and there should certainly not be performance reviewers. The staff team should be a group of friends, passionate about supporting the community. I feel like whoever is heading up this 'staff improvement' campaign isn't heading it in the direction it should be.

DaFrozenBlaze January 19, 2016 at 11:01 AM UTC

Staff team = Volunteers

Iron January 19, 2016 at 12:01 PM UTC

Gah what. A rating system? Its not a job, you're not getting paid and there should certainly not be performance reviewers. The staff team should be a group of friends, passionate about supporting the community. I feel like whoever is heading up this 'staff improvement' campaign isn't heading it in the direction it should be.
A rating system designed to provide feedback and suggestions. Some people find it useful, some don't. Its intention is good, hence I have no problems with it. The rating's are not public and are only for your own general sense of where you stand. Also, "Its not a job, you're not getting paid and there should certainly not be performance reviewers." is highly invalid. Although not a job, it is our job to maintain the servers quality, hence getting a performance check is quite useful. If you didn't realize you were shit at using TS, getting a 1 would awaken you, hopefully making you use TS more.

Zeusy January 19, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC

Before this is locked, I'd like to tell you guys something about Snow's not-to-happen senior mod promotion.

So there were around 15 of us: Me, Iron, Cole, Brit, Porky were the ones promoted, however I'm pretty sure the majority of the community were expecting Mr.Snow to be amongst the five promoted.
Midnight you weren't promoted and the reasons weren't explained to you back then, so just don't.

I'm sure Iron and Cole can back me, that if we started to explain everything it wouldn't be 100% accurate and it'd cause more drama. Trust me when I say the senior staff had their reasons with evidence, but the transparency back then was poor and it all remained locked up in the senior staff chat.

The end.
actually midnight was a great candidate for senior lol but at that time he was like mod only for a couple weeks/roughly a month so we didn't

u can't see me

Iron January 19, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC

actually midnight was a great candidate for senior lol but at that time he was like mod only for a couple weeks/roughly a month so we didn't

u can't see me
+1

But I think he means Snow.

ClubberNugget January 19, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC

Everyone is so committed to staff bashing and forgets that the community is even worse. Everyone feels like they have to get so fucking involved in things they don't need to instead of playing the game. 

Everyone get salty over things that shouldn't concern them, the immaturity is outrageous and almost makes me want to quit, I see quite the lack of respect from the community, people always make assumptions off of rumors or with no information and just call the staff biased whenever something bad happens, people act like self-entitled pricks and think that everything needs to be up to their standards.

Sure the staff have flaws (Ironicy, bias not one of the larger ones), but at least they are obligated to not act like assholes and pricks. Regular players on the other hand, can say a lot of shit without any consequences. Regular people can do whatever the fuck they want and do whatever the fuck they want because they have no responsibilities. The staff can't do that, and it makes that harder for them to get things done. 

And I swear even when stuff gets done the community doesn't give 2 shits about it and focuses on the bad stuff. "fIX the LaGggg1!" and "ur so biasd" are common but where is the "Thank you for creating a community slack" or "Thank you for making an efficient and improved appeal system" or "Thank you for the reduction in false bans" or "Thank you for taking time to gather evidence before banning"?  No, people just expect these things to be done. Well that's not how it works. You don't just use the staff to fix your problems and throw them under the bus when something goes wrong. 

Sorry if there are typos or mistyped points, its late and I'm tired. 

TL;DR: community is immature and worse than the staff
EXACTLY, that's what I said earlier on in this thread. Everyone questions everything and don't give staff any credit.  I agree with you.

JJTheGuy January 19, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC

Why is this even a thing? I mean, it's a Minecraft serve ffs... We don't all have to get along n shit, but can we not act like this?

Iron January 19, 2016 at 2:01 PM UTC

Overall because I know these types of threads are inevitable, next time try and state  HOW the staff can improve. We know our flaws..

Myv January 19, 2016 at 7:01 PM UTC

^ you don't because you don't do anything about it.

DonaldMyTrump January 19, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

Overall because I know these types of threads are inevitable, next time try and state  HOW the staff can improve. We know our flaws..
Be less shit m8.

Myworld6 January 19, 2016 at 8:01 PM UTC

Be less shit m8.
Why are you stereotyping the staff as a whole? As I've previously stated, the majority of the staff try and they are good at their jobs. This is not just directed at you, by the way. I'm talking to everyone who is insulting the staff team.

As Iron said, give us criticism that we can use to improve, or stop insulting us. The choice is yours. As a former staff member, I thought you'd understand the difficulty of the staff team's jobs.

Coco_stag January 19, 2016 at 11:01 PM UTC

Since you brought me up, I think all of that is debatable :P

Few Factors:
-The interview
-ability to formulate arguments
-Forum Behaviour/Moderating 
-Activity(Is not a big factor)

+

We tried our best, even if we got senior as opposed to you. That doesn't really entitle you to go off on how you didn't get it. Its pretty childish to me. Stating that you were the superior moderator is not the way to walk around. There are a lot of factors that go into stuff like this, maybe you just weren't cut out for it. I'm sorry that I have said this, but I dislike people calling me out :P

+

If you would like some feedback and maybe why you didn't get senior I would be glad to do so! :)
"-Activity(Is not a big factor)"

Ehhh.... I'm not sure if you understand, how much it pisses people off when there is a hacker in the game, flying each game, for 1 hour, and no staff are online. Activity is a big factor, thank you very much


Arigenn January 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

Everyone is so committed to staff bashing and forgets that the community is even worse. Everyone feels like they have to get so fucking involved in things they don't need to instead of playing the game. 

Everyone get salty over things that shouldn't concern them, the immaturity is outrageous and almost makes me want to quit, I see quite the lack of respect from the community, people always make assumptions off of rumors or with no information and just call the staff biased whenever something bad happens, people act like self-entitled pricks and think that everything needs to be up to their standards.

Sure the staff have flaws (Ironicy, bias not one of the larger ones), but at least they are obligated to not act like assholes and pricks. Regular players on the other hand, can say a lot of shit without any consequences. Regular people can do whatever the fuck they want and do whatever the fuck they want because they have no responsibilities. The staff can't do that, and it makes that harder for them to get things done. 

And I swear even when stuff gets done the community doesn't give 2 shits about it and focuses on the bad stuff. "fIX the LaGggg1!" and "ur so biasd" are common but where is the "Thank you for creating a community slack" or "Thank you for making an efficient and improved appeal system" or "Thank you for the reduction in false bans" or "Thank you for taking time to gather evidence before banning"?  No, people just expect these things to be done. Well that's not how it works. You don't just use the staff to fix your problems and throw them under the bus when something goes wrong. 

Sorry if there are typos or mistyped points, its late and I'm tired. 

TL;DR: community is immature and worse than the staff
I love you kycraft.

Arigenn January 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

^ you don't because you don't do anything about it.
Hey, I can ensure you that we are ALL working our hardest to improve upon feedback given to us. From my position, I am definitely able to see significant changes in certain individuals, after receiving feedback.

BoldAndBrash January 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

"-Activity(Is not a big factor)"

Ehhh.... I'm not sure if you understand, how much it pisses people off when there is a hacker in the game, flying each game, for 1 hour, and no staff are online. Activity is a big factor, thank you very much

I think he meant that it effected Snow's demotion, just not severely as for the "(not a big factor)" bit.

DonaldMyTrump January 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC

Why are you stereotyping the staff as a whole? As I've previously stated, the majority of the staff try and they are good at their jobs. This is not just directed at you, by the way. I'm talking to everyone who is insulting the staff team.

As Iron said, give us criticism that we can use to improve, or stop insulting us. The choice is yours. As a former staff member, I thought you'd understand the difficulty of the staff team's jobs.
lmao, im kidding. :3 i like iron

DaFrozenBlaze January 20, 2016 at 1:01 AM UTC

I love you kycraft.
kycrafft*

Cynthesis January 20, 2016 at 1:01 AM UTC

kycrafft*
Technicalities, technicalities... :P

Myworld6 January 20, 2016 at 7:01 AM UTC

lmao, im kidding. :3 i like iron
Sorry. I couldn't tell. :)