Congratulations to the 30 new Forum Hosts...

[SidDithers]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=about&forum=1002

I hope that the new structure, and clearer instructions from the Admins, make it easier for you to Host the big Forums.



Sid

[onehandle]

1. Alerting.

So they don't get bored.

[SidDithers]

2. I'm trying to figure out what makes pinto so special...

that they get to be a Host and be on the waiting list at the same time.



Sid

[onehandle]

8. Different pintos.

One is the bean.

One is the car.

[MineralMan]

3. You forgot the "Spoiler Alert!"

I don't think this change has been announced yet, in the general forums. If I'm wrong, could you link to the announcement post?

[SidDithers]

4. I don't believe it has yet...nt

Sid

[MineralMan]

6. OK, thanks.

I imagine there will be questions, so I was waiting until the announcement before discussing it, and think I still will.

[Ptah]

5. Has the GD SOP changed?

[MineralMan]

7. Not on the About page last time I looked.

I keep checking, though.

[maddezmom]

9. skinner just posted

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025307978

[Ptah]

10. Thanks for the link, maddezmom.

[maddezmom]

13. You're welcome

[SidDithers]

12. Awesome...

thanks for the link.

That should hopefully make things much, much clearer for Hosts.

Sid

[maddezmom]

16. You're welcome

[MineralMan]

15. Thanks.

[SidDithers]

11. It's been noted in ATA a couple of times, that changes to Hosting were coming...

I'm eager to see them, and it looks like they're starting to come into effect.



Sid

[MadrasT]

14. Is this a new requirement?

"Hosts cannot serve for more than 90 consecutive days and must maintain a 100% chance of serving on a jury."

[hrmjustin]

18. yes.

[MadrasT]

20. Seems like a good call. n/t

[hrmjustin]

25. Yes but even well behaved members can get a jury hidden once and awhile.

[SidDithers]

26. Higher turnover of the Host pool isn't a bad thing, IMO...

Losing out on Hosting for 90 days from a bad hide isn't the worst thing in the world.



Sid

[hrmjustin]

27. No it is not the end of the world. I have to admit I won't miss that forum.

[MineralMan]

19. Yes. It's new.

[MadrasT]

21. I like. n/t

[SidDithers]

22. I really like this requirement...

Sid

[MadrasT]

24. Very much. If you can't manage to be a good DUer, you shouldn't be a Host.

Nice.

[hrmjustin]

17. Agreed! I wish them the best and I like the GD new rules.

[MineralMan]

23. The 30 Forum hosts are responsible for all of the main forums.

There isn't a separate list of hosts for each forum, as there was.

[SidDithers]

29. And I think Group Hosts are now excluded from the Host Forum...

so that only the 30 Forum Hosts will be involved in discussions about alerts.

These are really good changes, IMO.

Sid

[MineralMan]

33. Yes. That's right.

[Warren DeMontague]

28. I like the SOP clarifications.

Awesome.

[geek tragedy]

30. Things look like they're making more sense. nt

[hlthe2b]

31. Not sure most DUers will realize there have been changes, especially to the SOP for GD....

Even though Skinner has pinned his notice at the top of the forum....

Perhaps we should keep this thread kicked?

[femmocrat]

32. Kick

Happy to oblige. I like the clarifications to the GD SOP--- for jury service purposes.

[Bobbie Jo]

34. EarlG has a thread up in 'Announcements'

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10134214

[Gormy Cuss]

35. Whining about DU isn't allowed in GD.

I read between the lines. You're a complainer.