Optic Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hi everyone, As mentioned in my previous update, my life circumstances have changed significantly to a 4 day on and 2 day off rotating roster of very unsociable hours including overnights due to having to provide 24/7 support for the company I work for. With my current commitments this unfortunately leaves me with very little time to dedicate to AF and give it the attention it really deserves. My free time towards AF is split towards community management and managing the technical side (keeping the platform up to date and ensuring up-time from the web server side of things). I am therefore looking to step down from the community management side and hand the reins over to the right person. This will allow me to solely focus on managing the technical side of AF. We have the following staff vacancies available: 1x Community Manager 4x Moderator Positions (2x US, 1x Europe, 1x Asia/Oceanic) 1x Anime Page Curator Detailed role descriptions and applications can be made using this link below: https://animeforums.net/application/ If there is insufficient interest then I will unfortunately have to look at placing AF on hiatus due to lack of time and capacity from my end, so if you know anyone that is interested please do spread the word. Thank you for your support. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycec Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Looks like things are kind of doable. However, there is mention of community guidelines, yet I do not see them around. Maybe, they are yet to be determined. I will probably need to step down from the site where I am a mod already, if I am to apply for any position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Hi @brycec yes the Community Guidelines are still a work in progress since we moved to this platform. You an assume though it's pretty standard stuff: no flaming, no annoying SPAM, no blatant advertising, be considerate of spoilers, etc. The areas in the guidelines that need work is taking into account the new modules: Clubs and Blogs. Also need to re-evaluate our stance on the Creative Corner in relation to channels as we are still getting a lot of new people trying to advertise there (we'll probably go the route of either banning it altogether and just allowing profile/signature links only OR have a dedicated directory to house them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycec Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I see. Also, do you have access to a private copy of Invision? I kind of doubt it, due to the way things are setup on their site and how you seem to be testing right on the server, but something are better done on test/dev servers, so it does not break what the users see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yes I can certainly setup an online private test/dev instance, we did that before during test migration from the previous platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycec Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Alright. I might apply for mod when I get enough time. I think I have most of the skill set needed for community manager, aside from lack of experience with Invision and not being experienced with dealing with events, though I can figure things out quickly, but I will not have the time needed and people like me do best when each person can act independently. Edited August 5, 2018 by brycec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestigeTweeker Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 „By submitting this application you permit us to verify any previous experience stated within your application.“ What does that mean? Thought I would try to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII360 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, PrestigeTweeker said: „By submitting this application you permit us to verify any previous experience stated within your application.“ What does that mean? Thought I would try to apply. well, assuming my english isnt bad (probably is) it translates too; if you gave any statement that you previously had an experience whatsoever in being a <whichever one you applied before>, its pretty much asking that you gave "them" a valid consent in verifying if such statements are true dont ask me how "they" can verify it, couse i have absolutely no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myouya Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I left my application in there, time to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodahs Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 1 hour ago, PrestigeTweeker said: „By submitting this application you permit us to verify any previous experience stated within your application.“ What does that mean? Thought I would try to apply. you tell Optic "ive done such n such and so n so for a forum called AF" so Optic goes to AF to verify this is true which he can as "by submitting this application you permit us to verify any previous experience" this not only helps verify you've done the job , but are also capable or not and if there has been any issues with you doing the job for optic on the flip side its also informing you that well if your working some where that may be unhappy that your looking at this position and they may have a "im not sharing you type of situation" and get their undies out of whack you were prier informed that there could be checks done so you cant get upset at Optic for doing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Someone asked me a question about the probation period. The probation period goes both ways, if the role is not what you expected then of course you are welcome to decline the position. On 8/5/2018 at 5:35 PM, PrestigeTweeker said: "By submitting this application you permit us to verify any previous experience stated within your application." What does that mean? Everyone else has explained it well, but just to clarify with an example: if you claim you previously worked as a moderator at MyAnimeList Forums for 2 months, then I would check with their staff to verify that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestigeTweeker Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Optic said: Someone asked me a question about the probation period. The probation period goes both ways, if the role is not what you expected then of course you are welcome to decline the position. Everyone else has explained it well, but just to clarify with an example: if you claim you previously worked as a moderator at MyAnimeList Forums for 2 months, then I would check with their staff to verify that. What if that community/server/whatever does no longer exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 If it no longer exists, well I am certain you can find some evidence that it existed in the past - such as other websites or social channels linking to it? Previous experience is not the only factor when assessing applications. Of course, relevant, verifiable experience would reflect positively in your application, but the other selection criteria would also be strongly taken into consideration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycec Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 24 minutes ago, Muco said: To be frank, I think @brycec suits the role of the community manager the most but that's just my personal opinion. I appreciate the thought @Muco I was kind of confident that I could do it too, but I have things that might take quite a bit of time, especially due to life changes here. If nobody is interested in taking over for Optic, I can probably give it a shot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Applications have closed for the Moderator and Anime Page Curator roles. The Community Manager role is still open for applications for another week. Thanks to those that have applied so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geano Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I've put in a detailed app for the Community Manager role. Thank you for the opportunity as well as consideration. I really like this forum, and already feel very at home here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Sorry for the delay, I will begin reviewing the Moderator and Anime Page applications this weekend. As it stands, only @ArchieKun has applied for the Community Manager role so far - so if there are other interested candidates please do apply. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII360 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Optic said: Sorry for the delay, I will begin reviewing the Moderator and Anime Page applications this weekend. As it stands, only @ArchieKun has applied for the Community Manager role so far - so if there are other interested candidates please do apply. huh, i thought @brycec-senpai also applied...then again, On 8/5/2018 at 3:04 PM, brycec said: Alright. I might apply for mod when I get enough time. you did say "might" o_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycec Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) @XII360 I kind of hate how things are on this device, so I am doing things this way. I did not apply for any position, due to the situation I alluded to in the thread earlier, not to mention the time ran out. Archie seems quite reliable for this, from my conversations with him and what I could see and knows his stuff. I am still willing to give things a shot, but time-wise, as well as skill/knowledge-wise, Archie is a better candidate. Edited August 31, 2018 by brycec 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geano Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 2 hours ago, brycec said: @XII360 I kind of hate how things are on this device, so I am doing things this way. I did not apply for any position, due to the situation I alluded to in the thread earlier, not to mention the time ran out. Archie seems quite reliable for this, from my conversations with him and what I could see and knows his stuff. I am still willing to give things a shot, but time-wise, as well as skill/knowledge-wise, Archie is a better candidate. Thank you very much Brycec I appreciate it, and for everyone else to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brycec Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, ArchieKun said: Thank you very much Brycec I appreciate it, and for everyone else to. No problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myouya Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 6 hours ago, Optic said: Sorry for the delay, I will begin reviewing the Moderator and Anime Page applications this weekend. As it stands, only @ArchieKun has applied for the Community Manager role so far - so if there are other interested candidates please do apply. To be honest, I somehow feel that if I'm selected, it might be because no one else applied for it, just like it might happen with @ArchieKun ≖‿≖ I'm joking. I hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geano Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Roxeg said: To be honest, I somehow feel that if I'm selected, it might be because no one else applied for it, just like it might happen with @ArchieKun ≖‿≖ I'm joking. I hope. Well I honestly applied feeling I was right for the role given the situation, and my background. Its something I really would like to do again. Edited August 31, 2018 by ArchieKun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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