While uni is taking over my life at the moment, it should level off shortly. In any case, I still pop on at least once or twice a day and look at most threads. Would I make a good mod? I'm not sure. A long time ago I let defensiveness get the better of me when I felt like I was being attacked and ended up coming off like a bit of a sanctimonious prick without realising it.
Since then, and since becoming site director, my top priority on the forums has been (trying to) be as friendly as possible to the people who help make this site great. Anyone who generates good discussion is wanted and welcome.
Now, there are a ton of candidates that I think would do an amazing job. Everyone nominated so far would be great. I'd also like to nominate Rishi (looneymoon) because I think she'd do a great job. Carlie and GLD would be my other nominations if they weren't already nominated.
I'm keeping my hat in the ring because if people want me to do it, I'll do the best job I can do, and anyone is welcome to PM me or whoever they feel comfortable PM'ing about anything, anytime whether or not I'm actually a mod. Plus I love this place and appreciate the nomination
also i already have the admin power to change usergroups and i've yet to ban you all randomly you're welcome
EDIT: I really wish some people who've turned down their nominations would reconsider. If you have the time and you're active enough and the community wants you to do it, I think you should just go for it. I don't think there's a way to know if you're going to be crap at it, but at the very least don't be afraid to do it. Time-wise it's literally just making another post or two every now and again, it's not really a huge time-dependent role. If you post often enough and frequently, you should reconsider removing yourself from the pool purely due to time constraints too.
In particular, I'm looking at you fangu. I can respect your decision if you really don't want to be a mod, but remember that people nominate you because you see beyond a pissy post and look for the reasons someone is doing it, and you've always got valuable input. Whether people have agreed with that or not, there's a reason people want you to be a mod - you'd do a good job. The only reason I didn't nominate you the last time or this time is because I know you don't want to do it, but just... think about it
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