07-21-2021, 11:19 AM
I guess it's kind of tradition to make this kind of response to one's own app:
Many thanks to everyone who's already responded in such a short time. I've greatly enjoyed reading all of the responses, in part because people have already raised great points that I can improve upon. I feel obligated to respond to a few good points in particular.
I'll start by saying that I'm here to have fun-- I'm also highly aware that part of that, however, is placing the fun of others before your own. I probably should have mentioned that I did staff a great deal in another source game (TF2), and am familiar with this part when it comes to the ins and outs of being staff. I've recently been getting back into this mindset as I've thought more and more about applying for staff after being recommended to do so, and have gotten on at times when staff are otherwise unavailable solely to gather evidence for a ban request. Again, I'm here to have fun, but both that and placing the enjoyment of others before your own stem from the same basic desire to have and maintain an enjoyable environment, which I believe I possess.
This is probably starting to sound defensive rather than accepting at this point, which isn't how I meant to write it, since all of what you've written contains awesome points that I'll continue to think about and work on. Thanks again for the detailed response.
Thanks again to everyone for taking time out of their day to respond, even at 4 AM like some.
Many thanks to everyone who's already responded in such a short time. I've greatly enjoyed reading all of the responses, in part because people have already raised great points that I can improve upon. I feel obligated to respond to a few good points in particular.
(07-21-2021, 09:28 AM)Jammin Wrote: I guess my main question is, do you want to be staff?
I feel like you play here to have fun. By joining the staff team, you will be viewed differently by your fellow players - all of a sudden, you are expected to "do your job" instead of just jumping on to kill some time.
I'll start by saying that I'm here to have fun-- I'm also highly aware that part of that, however, is placing the fun of others before your own. I probably should have mentioned that I did staff a great deal in another source game (TF2), and am familiar with this part when it comes to the ins and outs of being staff. I've recently been getting back into this mindset as I've thought more and more about applying for staff after being recommended to do so, and have gotten on at times when staff are otherwise unavailable solely to gather evidence for a ban request. Again, I'm here to have fun, but both that and placing the enjoyment of others before your own stem from the same basic desire to have and maintain an enjoyable environment, which I believe I possess.
This is probably starting to sound defensive rather than accepting at this point, which isn't how I meant to write it, since all of what you've written contains awesome points that I'll continue to think about and work on. Thanks again for the detailed response.
(07-21-2021, 10:04 AM)Reina Wrote:I'd be lying if I said I haven't made this same exact criticism against staff I found to be largely inactive, and was told to apply for staff myself. That's why I'm here. Take that as you will.(07-21-2021, 09:28 AM)Jammin Wrote: all of a sudden, you are expected to "do your job"Since when do people expect TTT staff to do anything
Thanks again to everyone for taking time out of their day to respond, even at 4 AM like some.
