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Posted by ClearSkies on February 6, 2006, at 22:24:22
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators, posted by Dr. Bob on February 6, 2006, at 10:59:08
I agree that the entire process - from proposal to selection and training of - should be kept off the boards in order to minimize the pressure the boards would feel at nominating one person over another. Keep it all quiet until they are ready to roll.
CS
Posted by AuntieMel on February 7, 2006, at 8:19:57
In reply to Re: Thank you, Dr. Bob. » Dr. Bob, posted by Larry Hoover on February 4, 2006, at 22:25:53
Posted by Tamar on February 8, 2006, at 19:19:44
In reply to Re: unblocking with love, posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2006, at 18:44:22
I'm very happy about this decision.
Tamar
Posted by Tamar on February 8, 2006, at 19:22:42
In reply to Re: counting your posts, and my 2cents » thuso, posted by 10derHeart on February 6, 2006, at 18:09:24
Can I nominate you???
Tamar
Posted by Damos on February 8, 2006, at 20:12:05
In reply to 10der for deputy!, posted by Tamar on February 8, 2006, at 19:22:42
You're psychic Tamar. I was thinking exactly the same. 10der would be a totally awesome deputy. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen her helping a babbler pull themselves back from the brink of a 'formal' intervention. So I guess that's a wholehearted seconding of your motion.
Hope you're doing okay sweet Tamar, if there's anything I can do just you let me know okay. Your always in my thoughts.
(((((Tamar)))))
Posted by 10derHeart on February 9, 2006, at 12:50:27
In reply to 10der for deputy!, posted by Tamar on February 8, 2006, at 19:22:42
Uhhhhhhhhhhh..............
I guess you can nominate anyone you want.
But, uh...............
Errr...................
I dunno. You are the third person to suggest this.
I didn't expect that. Therefore, my reaction of:
uhhh...........???????
I can only promise to think about it.
And you? Why not?
Yes. I nominate YOU!!
Posted by 10derHeart on February 9, 2006, at 12:51:15
In reply to Re: 10der for deputy! » Tamar, posted by Damos on February 8, 2006, at 20:12:05
Posted by Damos on February 9, 2006, at 16:19:34
In reply to you are way too kind (nm) » Damos, posted by 10derHeart on February 9, 2006, at 12:51:15
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2006, at 9:35:01
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators, posted by Dr. Bob on February 6, 2006, at 10:59:08
> I think we could accommodate 2 additional deputies now. Let say the deadline for volunteering is in 2 weeks = through Feb. 20.
I'm delighted to report that we have 3 volunteers: ClearSkies, Racer, and 10derHeart. Thanks for stepping forward! FYI, next is an orientation, and then there are practice scenarios and a final exam...
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on March 28, 2006, at 14:22:54
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2006, at 9:35:01
Posted by special_k on March 28, 2006, at 23:47:55
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2006, at 9:35:01
> > I think we could accommodate 2 additional deputies now. Let say the deadline for volunteering is in 2 weeks = through Feb. 20.
>
> I'm delighted to report that we have 3 volunteers: ClearSkies, Racer, and 10derHeart. Thanks for stepping forward! FYI, next is an orientation, and then there are practice scenarios and a final exam...Er... And then two will be selected?
If so... Then don't you think it would have been nicer to have just let us know after the decision had been made?
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 29, 2006, at 0:07:21
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators » Dr. Bob, posted by special_k on March 28, 2006, at 23:47:55
> Er... And then two will be selected?
That's the plan...
> If so... Then don't you think it would have been nicer to have just let us know after the decision had been made?
I know what you mean, but this way, others can have input into the decision.
Bob
Posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 0:11:34
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators, posted by Dr. Bob on March 29, 2006, at 0:07:21
Posted by ClearSkies on March 29, 2006, at 7:52:22
In reply to ok but i hope you told them that and they agreed.. (nm), posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 0:11:34
Hmm.
I hadn't realised that there was competition until I saw Dr Bob's post here. I figure that if 3 people are being put on a test run, then there would be 3 open positions being considered. Ah well.Why wouldn't we find a 3rd deputy to be beneficial? I'd think that the more deputies we have, the better the boards would be. And the deputies would have an easier time with sharing the monitoring of the boards.
Just my thoughts.
ClearSkies
Posted by justyourlaugh on March 29, 2006, at 9:29:01
In reply to Re: ok but i hope you told them that and they agreed.., posted by ClearSkies on March 29, 2006, at 7:52:22
wow.. a popularity contest?
Posted by LegWarmers on March 29, 2006, at 11:16:14
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2006, at 9:35:01
> > I think we could accommodate 2 additional deputies now. Let say the deadline for volunteering is in 2 weeks = through Feb. 20.
>
> I'm delighted to report that we have 3 volunteers: ClearSkies, Racer, and 10derHeart. Thanks for stepping forward! FYI, next is an orientation, and then there are practice scenarios and a final exam...
>
> BobWhy were we told of this? Wy not just announce the decision once made with including who might not pass the tests?
Posted by 10derHeart on March 29, 2006, at 14:48:32
In reply to Re: ok but i hope you told them that and they agreed.., posted by ClearSkies on March 29, 2006, at 7:52:22
I hadn't realized that either. ALthough, to be fair, Bob's Feb 6 post did say 2 more specifically, so I suppose I should have put that together with unlimited numbers of possible volunteers and volia! - a competition, of sorts. Oh, well, sometimes I miss the obvious.
I haven't quite decided how I feel about it yet, so I won't say too much more here and now. Not to imply I'm terribly upset or anything, just a tad puzzled and....would 'caught up short by the delivery method' describe it?
I, too, was wondering how it's decided...the need for 2 more vs. 3, or 1, or 4...or whatever. Since it's a voluntary thing, and not required to be performed 24/7 (deputy duties, I mean), seems a few more might be better - less pressure and guilt for not pulling one's weight when one isn't emotionally up to it for a while, or terribly busy IRL - stuff like that?
Just things I've wondered.
Posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 18:01:15
In reply to Re: openings for deputy administrators » Dr. Bob, posted by LegWarmers on March 29, 2006, at 11:16:14
>Wy not just announce the decision once made with including who might not pass the tests?
He said:
> I know what you mean, but this way, others can have input into the decision.
Posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 18:08:33
In reply to Re: ok but i hope you told them that and they agre » ClearSkies, posted by 10derHeart on March 29, 2006, at 14:48:32
> I hadn't realised that there was competition until I saw Dr Bob's post here. I figure that if 3 people are being put on a test run, then there would be 3 open positions being considered...
> I hadn't realized that either...
Now why doesn't this surprise me?
Jeepers Bob you could have at least *informed* them that this was how it was going to go (that there had been three volounteers and so you wanted to post that to the boards so as to get feedback and that you were planning on only taking two on) BEFORE posting it to the boards like that.
Remember how I say 'be careful with people's feelings' sometimes? Well this is precisely the kind of thing I meant.
Posted by Phillipa on March 29, 2006, at 18:43:09
In reply to IMO... Badly done Dr Bob, badly done indeed :-(, posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 18:08:33
I have a suggestion. A Deputy doesn't get paid right? They volunteer right? Well why not have a deputy on one or two of their spcialities or intersts or where they post the most. that would mean that they would know the people better and be able to judge if someone were being uncivil or not? Just a thought. Love Phillipa
Posted by Deneb on March 29, 2006, at 19:05:55
In reply to IMO... Badly done Dr Bob, badly done indeed :-(, posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 18:08:33
> Remember how I say 'be careful with people's feelings' sometimes? Well this is precisely the kind of thing I meant.
Maybe Dr. Bob has some trouble reading situations and figuring out people's feelings. I have some trouble with that too. It's okay, Dr. Bob, I like you just the way you are, flaws and all.
Deneb
Posted by wildcard11 on March 29, 2006, at 19:08:40
In reply to Re: IMO... Badly done Dr Bob, badly done indeed :-(, posted by Phillipa on March 29, 2006, at 18:43:09
I really think that is a great idea...
Posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 21:17:43
In reply to IMO... Badly done Dr Bob, badly done indeed :-(, posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 18:08:33
> Jeepers Bob you could have at least *informed* them that this was how it was going to go (that there had been three volounteers and so you wanted to post that to the boards so as to get feedback and that you were planning on only taking two on) BEFORE posting it to the boards like that.
because that would have given them a chance to think about it and about whether they wanted it to go that way...
it would have given someone the opportunity to say 'no thanks very much i don't want to do that' and then you wouldn't have to choose between them it would be more about their goign through the training process okay. and people could still have posted what they thought. i mean jeepers what do you envisage happening? people babblemailing you and saying 'i think these two people should get to do it but not this one'. do you want it to turn into that on the boards.
how do you think the third person is going to feel?????
did you even think about that?
i don't think you did...
please tell me you didn't think about it.
because thinking that you did think about it and you just don't give a flying f*ck is much much worse IMO.
Posted by 10derHeart on March 29, 2006, at 22:28:45
In reply to Re: IMO... Badly done Dr Bob, badly done indeed :-(, posted by special_k on March 29, 2006, at 21:17:43
While I so very much appreciate everyone's concern for my feelings and those of the other two prospective deputies (you guys really ARE the best - THE reason I care enough to try to help by being a deputy here)...but I think....being charitable to Dr. Bob right now would be a wonderful thing.
I maybe shouldn't have posted about what I knew or didn't know, and when. Silence is golden sometimes, and I may have forgotten that in this instance. So, I just learned something, and that's always good. :-)
Because there may have been some misunderstanding, unfortunate bad timing, miscommunication or plain and simple forgetfulness on Dr. Bob's part here. I'm not saying that, 'cause I don't know yet. But I am saying I remain confident this will be worked out just fine for all concerned.
And my feelings are doing really fine so far :-) I hope Racer and Clearskies are okay, too. I think they are. Perhaps...it all sounds much worse than it is, if that makes sense?
A charitable viewing - as special k has so eloquently reminded me about - particularly when the complete picture, full intention, etc. is unclear, or all facts aren't in yet?
Please?
Posted by Racer on March 29, 2006, at 23:02:14
In reply to Being charitable, posted by 10derHeart on March 29, 2006, at 22:28:45
While I can see that feelings could be hurt, I kinda feel better knowing that, if I don't make the grade, or it feels like to much for me, I won't be letting anyone down. The job will still be done, even if I'm not up to it.
That's a pretty liberating feeling for me, means I can make a mistake and no lasting damage will occur.
I'm gonna try to hold on to that, and hope that I still feel that way if Dr Bob flunks me, or the rest of the people here vote me out of the running.
(Just in case anyone thought there was any reason for my silence on the matter. It wasn't hurt feelings, I didn't know about this thread until I saw wildcard11's post below.)
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