@Jacobm001 as @SteveRobillard already put it I would consider it a failure if we graduate, but can't then get more than 3 people to nominate themselves as moderators. so lets hope a few more step up. Any experienced mod is sure to get my vote :)
As someone who struggled with the decision of whether to stand for election or to go quietly into the night. I can see both sides of @Jivings argument. as others have pointed out it can be a thankless job, it can come with a fair share of abuse from those who do not like our sometimes seemingly random decisions, edits etc.
It also, involves a commitment of ones time on a consistent basis. My stats show I have visited 1275 days, 601 consecutive that is approx 20 months without missing a day.
There comes a point where you want/need to pursue other goals and interests.So I would be cautious in viewing anyone who has served as a moderator from stepping down in any negative way. It should not be seen as a lifelong post or commitment. The site would not be where it is today without there leadership and efforts.
I initially thought that I would not stand for election and like @jivings (he was appointed a moderator soon after we entered public beta back in the summer of 2012) that I had served my time (2+ years). I changed my mind because no one had (at that point) nominated themselves. I thought that by breaking the ice others would follow.
I also felt strongly that at least one of us (the current moderators) should continue to help in the exchange of leadership. I know how helpful it can be to have experienced mods to confer with, address potential bias with and handle the rare case where a user is driving you mad (it does happen occasionally we are human after all). So rather than look negatively on their decision not to stand for election I would urge all of you to say thank you to them.
I am also very much in favour of at least some continuity in the "staff" of moderators, which is why I - and I assume the whole community - appreciates that step
Nobody would expect modding SE to be a lifelong commitment, and again I am pretty sure that the vast majority of our users appreciate the effort and dedication of our moderators
I haven't declared yet but yes. Initially I wasn't because 1) I felt giving other people the opportunity would be good; 2) I felt in light of our low high rep user count it might be better for me to just be a high rep user instead of also occupying a mod slot; 3) Because I have confidence in the 3 candidates we have; 4) Because it is a big time commitment and I was starting to feel a bit burned out, but I think I just need to be a bit more laissez faire.
What is "on-topic"?
We seem to have a lot of new users, probably the Zero will increase this.
Lots have little or no Linux experience. As a consequence they ask beginner (or even more advanced) Linux questions.
Questions about Raspbian, even if they are general Linux questions should be OK as t...
Since the other mod candidates are here, I thought would be a good place to discuss not eliminating the restriction, but easing up the language on the "off-topic" page.
I was not aware of this mechanism until today but discovered it has been around for a long time, although the paper trail it leaves may be much more recent.
I noticed it because a new user on RaspberryPi.SE asked, with regard to a question of his that had been closed as a duplicate, how he could...
One trend i am a bit concerned over is the pace of change (especially with a small but voacal inority)leading the way. Are we changinfg to much too fast?
I do have some memory of seeing it discussed in relation to some other site, where they implied it was only worthwhile if it was going to be used a lot.
yeah, and all that goes with it coupled with the small numbers that are leading this community. don't get me wrong we need our leaders, but we need more people ready to step into that role..
I once had a conversation with a University Pres. who told me that she could not peomote from within after 4 years as President I told ger that I would consider that my biggest failure were the roles reversed
yeah, I wanted to put off the decision to stand for election until the last minute in hopes I would not have to make the decision and give others the opportunity. Though I have seen repeatedly that- thinking like that is incorrect if others want the role they will step up no matter who else is already there
@goldilocks I just read this in an email Shopify - When you choose “Canada” as your location, the “About” page is replaced with an “Aboot” page.
Another thing, while we have to two of you around, how did you handle fire-and-forget questions till now. Those questions where the OP fails to deliver requested info.
@Jacobm001 I just wanted to address the impression that they had let us down by not nominating themselves
and express my gratitude to them in a more public way
they raise an interesting question that I did not fully realize unntil spending some time as a mod. when does a question become inactive - you might be amazed at thee months that can pass before some one returns
Understood, and it's probably good to have the statement voiced. I for one, do really appreciate all the work you three have put in. So, thank you @SteveRobillard, @goldilocks, and @Jivings.
She has fibromyalgia, we believe since she was 18-19, but it was undiagnosed until our daughter was born about a year and a half ago. Rheumatoid arthritis is very commonly paired with it. So, she's probably had it for about the same length of time, but she just had it confirmed a couple months ago.
I've been looking into power chairs for her. She wouldn't need it most of the time, but there are definitely days when I think it'd help a lot. They're prohibitively expensive right now though :(
I don't use my chair in the house I only use it when i go out. I would suggest looking into a scooter. They have a loa of advantages they come apart and so can go in a car so u can use it when travelling easier. they allow u 2 drive up 2 a bathroom and get out to go in which is easier at times. they have a lot better range and usually speed too
I did not want to give up my scooter but I needed some of the features after 20+ years of A
@Jacobm001 Wow. I could see that with FM ("Some people just need to stop whining and toughen up") but I would think RA would be pretty widely recognized as a serious problem.
@Jacobm001 Dismissing everyone else's problems short of cancer on drugs or drug seeking behaviour will be a topic for anthropologists of the future. Particularly in the realm of mental health. Once, we had people with problems who needed care and help. Now we just have people who need to see Dr. Phil.
Yeah I had that problem especially eaarly on (whenn it could be really bad one day and pretty good the next) I also had a box of cremes and books purporting cures copper bracelets etc. from very well meaning people
@goldilocks when you get RA that young most people don't think it is posible
@SteveRobillard: I had a slight meltdown when someone wouldn't stop giving my wife paleodiet books. Obviously she needed to stop eating gluten! We're no longer friends...
I had a mother in law who read a book and swore if I would just drink a glass of vinegar 3 times a day and did not eat tomatoes I would be cured
FYI we are not friends anymore either
yeah when I got the 1ooth cream or ointment I really wanted to say do u really think that if i rub this on my entire body I will get up out of this wheelchair and walk like some tv evangelist
What is "on-topic"?
We seem to have a lot of new users, probably the Zero will increase this.
Lots have little or no Linux experience. As a consequence they ask beginner (or even more advanced) Linux questions.
Questions about Raspbian, even if they are general Linux questions should be OK as t...
2015 Raspberry Pi Moderator Election …
2015 Raspberry Pi Moderator Election …