[bunniey]

This is a Discord admin app now, refer to latest post

Precursor to this, since obviously Ryan was just transitioned into this position. This comes after a lot of conversation between Ryan, Les, Virunas, and I. Having multiple web admins hasn't happened before, but the newer nature of the admin team is more of a meshed collaborative effort on many things that effect all portions of the community, so we think that having multiple web admins would be a net positive. He only did it because he wanted to steal my idea anyway smh...

Steam/Forum Name: bunniey

Discord Username: bunniey

When did you first join the Web Staff Team?: 01/03/2025

What do you plan to do as a Web Admin?: There's a bunch I want to focus on, primarily I want more of a focus on consistent usage of the forums. Discord is convenient for a lot of things, and where we all go to be sociable, but I think the type of communication the forums provide, especially given the layout of our forums vs forums of old, is very valuable and is underutilized. I think the more things we move to the discord, the worse the problem becomes. Staff used to put ban requests on the forums, but have started doing it in the staff discord only. This is great in some ways as communication is quicker, but we're likely missing out on available context that community members would provide if they knew a request existed. I think it probably also hurts the amount of ban requests that happen in general, since people posting them constantly even if they're staff isn't as prevalent, the reminder to also do it isn't there. This might also cause players to record less, and even hurt the amount of people getting into staffing as they're not getting those initial bits of it that they get from posting things and seeing how they're dealt with upfront. Lots of speculation, but still. I think my biggest potential issue is my lack of backend experience, which I'd be essentially learning on the job from Ryan and Kap, I believe. There are some areas I'd like to explore for the forums being more connected to other places, but I'm not sure how that would work yet.

How can you help the community beyond Forums as an Admin?: I like to think I'm a very community-oriented person, and we don't specifically have someone in the upper staff focusing on that currently in a way that could entice more people to join the community. Being admin is in no way a direct requirement for this, but I think it would be helpful in setting things up and being able to increase the amount of people I can reach with attempts at community-oriented events. I also like to think I have a pretty level head most of the time, and am decent with articulating my thoughts and considering things from many angles, so a lot of the deeper issues the admin team deals with, I'd be able to keep up with and contribute equally as the rest of the team, I believe.

What made you decide to apply?: It's no secret that I've wanted to become admin somewhere for a long time. At one point I was somewhere between first and third choice for TTT admin before I went through my rebellious phase, and likely could have gotten it if I'd stuck around a few more months. I've always been good at being very objective, even in extremely nuanced situations, and am able to have those tough talks and be exposed to uncomfortable situations if needed. I don't know how bad it has been recently, but I know admin teams have had to see some absolutely deplorable things in the past. I think those things coupled together is a pretty large part of why I decided to. That and being more or less without a web admin for a prolonged period of time.

Anything else you would like to add?: A few things. This is, by the exact wording of the requirements for an admin app for the forums, premature (kind of). It says six months of time, but also says four months at another spot. I was told to just mention this and that it's fine due to the extended nature of admin applications, and our lack of a tenured web admin. We also have never had more than one web admin at a time before, but I think that can change. I think having one person who is very community-oriented with another that is very backend oriented that work off of each other, which Ryan, Virunas and I have all been able to do very well together, would be more beneficial. Also being admin while being staff everywhere else (except PH) would be helpful, especially with how small the discord staff team currently is.

I also think it would be extremely funny, given my tendency to butt heads with a past web admin a lot.

[Damien1579]

I think the server would be in incredible hands with both ryan and rand as web admins. Shit covered hands (we all know what rand gets up to in his free time..), but incredible hands. Rand has proved himself to be not only a staple community member, but also a staple staff member. He's a go-getter, a stalwart, and makes funny comments when people say stupid things or make stupid decisions. I couldn't think of a better candidate, -1.




+1 fr tho

[jaye]

I want to preface this reply by saying that Rand and I have been friends for many years now. I don’t usually comment on my friends staff apps because I done want to come off as biased in any capacity, however, I am going to make an exception here.

Rand, I think you will do really well on the admin team. I also think you have some “qualities” that I can see would hurt your chances at admin in the eyes of others. You have a tendency to be combative when someone challenges your point of view and very occasionally take it too far. I know that if given the role this would likely become a non issue. I personally believe that as admin you would know your position comes with more eyes on your behavior and would be much more (agreeable? I can’t find the right word lol). But that comes from my experience with you. Someone who may not know you as well could see otherwise. I’m not saying that this is a deal breaker, but more something to work on as this application simmers.

A few years back there was a period where you were a little trouble maker. Leaking staff chat, raiding the discord (with yours truly of course), and just generally being a thorn in the side of the staff team. I’m only bringing this up because of how much you have changed since then. Yeah there is a bit of tomfoolery here and there but it’s rarely at the expense of anyone. You are very helpful on server, forums, and discord when any situation comes up that you can help with. There is the occasional “*SIGH* I GUESS” but you’re clearly never serious about it lol. You are in a far better place than when you were barred from being staff for sure.

Overall I believe, as admin, you would do incredible work. For me I (obviously) +1 and would be ecstatic to see you get the admin role you have been working for. Keep up the good work.

[Market Down]

Another staff member chiming in here-

I've only ever known you as Bunniey so idk who this Rand character is or anything about him or why anyone has nice things to say about him

I was honestly wondering when I would get to +1 an admin app for you. From the first weeks of this year when I made my return, you've been an extremely cordial, levelheaded staff member. If I have a question about the rules, their application, or anything going on on the server you are the first person I think to ask. Your commentary not only on the things that I need to improve, but the things I'm doing well are very well appreciated and taken with serious consideration. We don't play too much at the same time, but when we do I'm always glad to see you log on. I look forward to seeing what you can do.

Revive the damn forums!

[bunniey]

Also, I should probably add this. If there's anything anyone wants to say that they don't want to say publicly, please reach out to any admin as they'll all be voting on this. Pick your favorite, just don't tell Ryan that he wasn't even in your top five list.

[Jammin]

As someone who has had the pleasure of forum banning you on multiple occasions, I am a +1.

I'll expand later but this is due to a longstanding presence on the community and your ability to mentor/train staff, as well as your proven trustworthiness and growth after failures.

[Ryan]

bump to get this back on top until I can pin it

[tiefling lesbian]

if you become web admin i expect you to keep the dink's lore sidebar segment updated weekly

[Sacred]

if you become web admin i expect you to keep the dink's lore sidebar segment updated weekly

^^^

[Im A Bald Eagle]

+1
This guy's dangerous! Admin time!