RIP School Survival Forums
August 2001 - June 2017

The School Survival Forums are permanently retired. If you need help with quitting school, unsupportive parents or anything else, there is a list of resources on the Help Page.

If you want to write about your experiences in school, you can write on our blog.

To everyone who joined these forums at some point, and got discouraged by the negativity and left after a while (or even got literally scared off): I'm sorry.

I wasn't good enough at encouraging people to be kinder, and removing people who refuse to be kind. Encouraging people is hard, and removing people creates conflict, and I hate conflict... so that's why I wasn't better at it.

I was a very, very sensitive teen. The atmosphere of this forum as it is now, if it had existed in 1996, would probably have upset me far more than it would have helped.

I can handle quite a lot of negativity and even abuse now, but that isn't the point. I want to help people. I want to help the people who need it the most, and I want to help people like the 1996 version of me.

I'm still figuring out the best way to do that, but as it is now, these forums are doing more harm than good, and I can't keep running them.

Thank you to the few people who have tried to understand my point of view so far. I really, really appreciate you guys. You are beautiful people.

Everyone else: If after everything I've said so far, you still don't understand my motivations, I think it's unlikely that you will. We're just too different. Maybe someday in the future it might make sense, but until then, there's no point in arguing about it. I don't have the time or the energy for arguing anymore. I will focus my time and energy on people who support me, and those who need help.

-SoulRiser

The forums are mostly read-only and are in a maintenance/testing phase, before being permanently archived. Please use this time to get the contact details of people you'd like to keep in touch with. My contact details are here.

Please do not make a mirror copy of the forums in their current state - things will still change, and some people have requested to be able to edit or delete some of their personal info.


Poll: should this be placed into effet
Yes good idea
No your a dipshit
[Show Results]
 
Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Reformation of SS leadership?
Author Message
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #1
Reformation of SS leadership?

I am aware that I might make enemies from this idea SS is constantly degenerating from what it used to be and I wish to make a serrious attempt to fix it.

Due to the unecessary amount of mods and admins on School-Survival the title of mod/admin is more of a metiphorical american eagle/abercrobi/hollister shirt and comes currently with very little responsibility and I beleive that there needs to be a demodification of current all mods and admins with the exception of Soulriser and Lifeischeese. Then a election open to all users could be held to vote 10(ten) active users of SS into mods then another election to vote 3(three) of these elected mods into admins. I also beleive that Admins and Mods can be demoded and replaced at any time through a public vote though admins can only be users who are allready mods.

I hope this is clear and hope this comes to effect.

-Maxwell
06-24-2008 10:02 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #2
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Please add ideas if you have any.
06-24-2008 10:29 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Bob Dole Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 2,631
Joined: Feb 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 23 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #3
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Eh. On one hand I could see where you're coming from. But personally, I like having a large number of mods/admins on a site. Especially this one. Got trolls gafuckinglore now. And the spammers are really starting to work. Plus if we have another raid hit a low raider to admin ratio would be nice. And I too am afraid it'll become a popularity contest.

K
S
06-24-2008 10:48 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #4
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

How many raids have their been in SS history?
06-24-2008 10:49 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #5
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

I think that Rebel should be added to the do not demod list, he has been here since...forever. I like my modship, I got it in this way and I dont feel like giving it up but I guess Im in.

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 10:51 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #6
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

I can understand you not wanting to lose your power alucard but thank you for your support.

And the do not demod list and this whole ordeal is really up to Soulriser.
06-24-2008 10:53 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
youvebeenthunderstruck Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 4,448
Joined: Dec 2006
Thanks: 0
Given 21 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #7
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

I don't think the number is unncessary. It's what Soul chose to begin with. Even so, even if you think the forum is suffering a decline, it's not because of the number of mods or admins.
06-24-2008 10:57 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #8
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Aylinia (SP?) should also go on the do not unmod list. We should have Soul, Rebel and cheese on the admins list and Aylinia, Will and Camper on the do not unmod list

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 10:59 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #9
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Mods and Admins are in leadership positions and are (for lack of better term) "role models" for some users.
06-24-2008 10:59 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #10
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Will even though he is a genius and deserving of mod powers, rarely comes on and will I assume he will be very busy with university soon. And isn't Ayliania in Iraq or training or something?
06-24-2008 11:01 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #11
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

To place to be voted in as admin you need to have at least three succsesive (in a row)terms as mod as well as activly moderate. To be voted in as mod you should exibit intelligence in your posts, as well as being around for at least 6 months.

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 11:06 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #12
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Maxwell Wrote:Will even though he is a genius and deserving of mod powers, rarely comes on and will I assume he will be very busy with university soon. And isn't Ayliania in Iraq or training or something?
Ayliania is a founder (?) and thus deserving of perminant power

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 11:07 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #13
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

I wasnt thinking about terms I just thought people could be voted out/in at any time due to lack/increase of activity/leadership/inteligence/ect.
06-24-2008 11:07 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
youvebeenthunderstruck Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 4,448
Joined: Dec 2006
Thanks: 0
Given 21 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #14
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

I really, really don't think that the fact the "forums are declining" is because of number of mods or admins. How do you string that logic together?
06-24-2008 11:08 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #15
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Hmmmm, I was thinking that every 6 months we would all vote or somthing. If terms is a bad idea then one should serve as a mod for at least one year befor being admin.

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 11:09 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #16
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

But then how do we decide on our first admins without having a low number for a certain period of time?
06-24-2008 11:10 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #17
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Mabey it would be a good idea to place each mod a specific forum to mod. So somone would get welcome, the next politics and so on

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 11:10 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #18
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

I asked that a while ago but it didnt go over well.
06-24-2008 11:11 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
youvebeenthunderstruck Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 4,448
Joined: Dec 2006
Thanks: 0
Given 21 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #19
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Or we could leave the entire thing the way it is... Noo
06-24-2008 11:11 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Darthmat Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 10,661
Joined: Jun 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 41 thank(s) in 35 post(s)
Post: #20
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

It's better to have more, for security measures, IMO.

But I think if a mod/admin is idle for a long time, the mod/admin should be de-modded/adminned, and reinstated when he/she comes back.

I highly suggest Mobb Deep's albums The Infamous and Hell on Earth, if you have not listened to it yet.
06-24-2008 11:15 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
youvebeenthunderstruck Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 4,448
Joined: Dec 2006
Thanks: 0
Given 21 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #21
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

That would be up to Soul.

And anyway, SoulRiser made all of the mods and admins to begin with. It should all come down to her.
06-24-2008 11:16 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #22
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

youvebeenthunderstruck Wrote:That would be up to Soul.

And anyway, SoulRiser made all of the mods and admins to begin with. It should all come down to her.

I beleive I already stated that.
06-24-2008 11:17 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
youvebeenthunderstruck Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 4,448
Joined: Dec 2006
Thanks: 0
Given 21 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #23
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

What I mean is that if she chose them in the first place she must have a reason for choosing them. Getting rid of them because "the forums are in decline" sounds like a pretty shitty reason.
06-24-2008 11:18 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #24
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

But I'm hoping strong leaders may prevent the forums from declining.
06-24-2008 11:20 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #25
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Befor it was like the idea posted, popular sovernty....without the demod option

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 11:20 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
youvebeenthunderstruck Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 4,448
Joined: Dec 2006
Thanks: 0
Given 21 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #26
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Administrators and moderators aren't "leaders". We just have the ability to do certain forum functions, but we're not "leaders". We don't set a "good example" just because we're that.
06-24-2008 11:21 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #27
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

How many active users do we have?
06-24-2008 11:21 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Bob Dole Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 2,631
Joined: Feb 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 23 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #28
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

Maxwell Wrote:How many raids have their been in SS history?
One fairly large scale raid. But we have script kiddies and trolls coming in from somewhere. And they're more dangerous than the raiders.

K
S
06-24-2008 11:22 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Albatross Offline
Pariah

Posts: 718
Joined: Apr 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
Post: #29
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

youvebeenthunderstruck Wrote:Administrators and moderators aren't "leaders". We just have the ability to do certain forum functions, but we're not "leaders". We don't set a "good example" just because we're that.

But I find with the power and responsibility you guys are leaders. You decide on issues that the rest of us have no power over and as far as "good examples" I was a retard when I first came on here but through examples such as Kirby, Wolf and even yourself Thunder I have became more intelligent.
06-24-2008 11:24 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Alucard483 Offline
Site Mod

Posts: 5,469
Joined: May 2006
Thanks: 6
Given 92 thank(s) in 65 post(s)
Post: #30
Re: Reformation of SS leadership?

a few small ones and one big one

Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.

Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
06-24-2008 11:24 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread: Author Replies: Views: Last Post
  The Braintestant Reformation(ATTN SOULRISER) brainiac3397 18 4,607 10-11-2014 08:33 AM
Last Post: Missile

Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)

Contact Us | School Survival | Return to Top | Return to Content | Mobile Version | RSS Syndication