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Every month Newschoolers will post a thread allowing you to vote for the next MOTM from a pool of worthy members. Cast your vote now for the next MOTM!
just realising that this month marks me being a member for 10 years, also it's my champagne birthday this month, and now being up for MOTM makes me feel really awesome inside. +K for everyone!
no offence, but how is zzzskizzz even in the running when his only contributions during May were a shitty thread about cars and a thread on minimum wage increase.
VinnieFno offence, but how is zzzskizzz even in the running when his only contributions during May were a shitty thread about cars and a thread on minimum wage increase.
VinnieFno offence, but how is zzzskizzz even in the running when his only contributions during May were a shitty thread about cars and a thread on minimum wage increase.
BWalmer should be destroying him in the voting.
zzzskizzzHave you been living under a rock this month?
unrealistic photoshop thread. I have a feeling that's the only reason why I'm in the running this month is by contributing decent content to that.
LE.Skiingunrealistic photoshop thread. I have a feeling that's the only reason why I'm in the running this month is by contributing decent content to that.
Oh I guess I got confused since it's called "member of the month" and that thread was created last month.
zzzskizzzSo not only do you live under a rock, but you can't read as well.
Right. Since April 25th is in May. Whatever, I don't really care, but it would suck being BWalmer and have your efforts unrewarded because of a couple nsg threads.
VinnieFno offence, but how is zzzskizzz even in the running when his only contributions during May were a shitty thread about cars and a thread on minimum wage increase.
BWalmer should be destroying him in the voting.
The Karma continues to accumulate when someone creates a really awesome thread that has a ton of longevity. That thread was totally money, and contributed a great deal to the running awesomeness of the site last month.
I can also confirm from the backend that the karma gained from that is what got him this nomination.
I absolutely think that something like that really does count as a wicked contribution, and that there is zero flaws with the system. BWalmer made some great contributions too (as did everyone) - and its also being recognized and relatively balanced.
Also please note that anyone last month that was complaining that only purple names would ever get a shot at the gold, this is a perfect mix case where something else really contributed.
Overall this system is going pretty darn good so far.
To those nominated: Please make your case in here and rally some votes! There's still a bunch of days of voting left, so its anyone's game at this point.
I think it would be cool if the OP of these threads contained each member's most important contributions, That might help clear things up.
Mr.BishopTo those nominated: Please make your case in here and rally some votes! There's still a bunch of days of voting left, so its anyone's game at this point.
My case? I like NS a lot. I post a lot of pictures. Like these:
I also post videos, mostly of me crashing, that some people seem to enjoy.
I also write a lot of reviews, although I have no idea how that affects karma
I would be proud to be your member of the month but I respect the community and the system so I know that whoever does eventually take it will more than deserve it. I am losing this poll pretty horribly though so I guess that says something about me.
Mr.BishopTo those nominated: Please make your case in here and rally some votes! There's still a bunch of days of voting left, so its anyone's game at this point.
I guess my case is the news articles I post and that I try to be helpful in the forums.
On top of those, I try to regularly post in ski gabber and gear talk, and I tend to try and be positive with my posts...I'd like to think that's why I've been nominated (even though I know it was mostly the news stuff).
bwalmer has consistently been one of NS's most helpful and insightful members for the last year or so. dude deserves it.
zzzskizzz made one popular thread out of the hundreds of mindless garbage spewn out of his account. you admins need to take a look at a member's historical contributions in addition to "what gave a lot of karma this month?"
treebeardbwalmer has consistently been one of NS's most helpful and insightful members for the last year or so. dude deserves it.
zzzskizzz made one popular thread out of the hundreds of mindless garbage spewn out of his account. you admins need to take a look at a member's historical contributions in addition to "what gave a lot of karma this month?"
Well, it is "Member of the Month" after all.
If you don't think zzzskiszzz deserves it, simply don't vote for him -- that's why we included member voting. If you have a better suggestions on how to calculate the member of the month nominees, we're all ears!
MousseauWell, it is "Member of the Month" after all.
If you don't think zzzskiszzz deserves it, simply don't vote for him -- that's why we included member voting. If you have a better suggestions on how to calculate the member of the month nominees, we're all ears!
I definitely understand this. Maybe I'm still used to the old MOTM format which felt more like a spotlight for helpful and influential members, where the new format is definitely what you just said- emphasis on "month". My suggestion would be to use the member votes as a way to cut it down from 5 possible winners to 2 (in this case BWalmer and zzzskizzz), then the mods and admins have a conversation about who seems more deserving. I truly don't believe any of you would snub a massively helpful member in favor of some nsg shit
treebeardI definitely understand this. Maybe I'm still used to the old MOTM format which felt more like a spotlight for helpful and influential members, where the new format is definitely what you just said- emphasis on "month". My suggestion would be to use the member votes as a way to cut it down from 5 possible winners to 2 (in this case BWalmer and zzzskizzz), then the mods and admins have a conversation about who seems more deserving. I truly don't believe any of you would snub a massively helpful member in favor of some nsg shit
The old format was exactly the same -- minus the public vote. Our system would simply spit out the highest karma earner of the month, and that was that.
At one point staff were choosing from the top five, but personally, I think that decision is better left to the members themselves instead of me -- which is in line with how our home page works, "x" of the Day, the Yearbook, etc.
The bottom line is that I think you guys know know what's up, and I trust you (more than myself) to make the decision. Also, it prevents everyone from hating me for making a decision they don't agree with!
MousseauThe old format was exactly the same -- minus the public vote. Our system would simply spit out the highest karma earner of the month, and that was that.
At one point staff were choosing from the top five, but personally, I think that decision is better left to the members themselves instead of me -- which is in line with how our home page works, "x" of the Day, the Yearbook, etc.
The bottom line is that I think you guys know know what's up, and I trust you (more than myself) to make the decision. Also, it prevents everyone from hating me for making a decision they don't agree with!
I think you nailed it, I don't understand why people are getting so upset. I said in my first post and I really meant it, don't vote for me, and if you don't like it then don't vote for me. I have no idea who the other three are but le. helped me with the first photoshop in that thread. I'm just baffled as everyone else that im 3% behind whoever the other person is. Not going to lie though, now I kind of want to win to Russell some jimmyies.
zzzskizzzI think you nailed it, I don't understand why people are getting so upset. I said in my first post and I really meant it, don't vote for me, and if you don't like it then don't vote for me. I have no idea who the other three are but le. helped me with the first photoshop in that thread. I'm just baffled as everyone else that im 3% behind whoever the other person is. Not going to lie though, now I kind of want to win to Russell some jimmyies.
You might win this... but we all know you've never won a spelling bee
zzzskizzzI think you nailed it, I don't understand why people are getting so upset. I said in my first post and I really meant it, don't vote for me, and if you don't like it then don't vote for me. I have no idea who the other three are but le. helped me with the first photoshop in that thread. I'm just baffled as everyone else that im 3% behind whoever the other person is. Not going to lie though, now I kind of want to win to Russell some jimmyies.
Deciding on who deserves to win is simply a question for the masses. Some people are going to have gotten a ton more enjoyment out of helpful news articles and posts - others that one photoshop thread was the answer to their life.
This is why we felt that the public vote best served this. Its Member of the month - so it only has to do with what you did that month, not all time - and you probably know what is going on better than the admins.
So far, I've been really pleased with the results.
Mr.BishopDeciding on who deserves to win is simply a question for the masses. Some people are going to have gotten a ton more enjoyment out of helpful news articles and posts - others that one photoshop thread was the answer to their life.
This is why we felt that the public vote best served this. Its Member of the month - so it only has to do with what you did that month, not all time - and you probably know what is going on better than the admins.
So far, I've been really pleased with the results.
I feel like people's icons need to be included into the poll somehow... That is how most people recognize members, and I honestly only even recognize the top 2 in the poll by name, and im on here a lot.
.Hugo.I feel like people's icons need to be included into the poll somehow... That is how most people recognize members, and I honestly only even recognize the top 2 in the poll by name, and im on here a lot.
you don't recognize my name? I'm not offended at all.
I feel like I'm one of those grey man members who don't really get recognized because they never really do anything substantial. However I have the babybel cheese sculptures thread and have made icons for a bunch of NS'ers on here. Seeing the icons I have made live through the years is pretty awesome. One I still remember seeing around is the panda with guns members icon.
.Hugo.I feel like people's icons need to be included into the poll somehow... That is how most people recognize members, and I honestly only even recognize the top 2 in the poll by name, and im on here a lot.
Sorry, polling system isn't designed to have icons. So for now it'll have to stay the way it is.
zzzskizzzI think you nailed it, I don't understand why people are getting so upset. I said in my first post and I really meant it, don't vote for me, and if you don't like it then don't vote for me. I have no idea who the other three are but le. helped me with the first photoshop in that thread. I'm just baffled as everyone else that im 3% behind whoever the other person is. Not going to lie though, now I kind of want to win to Russell some jimmyies.
The fact that you dont know who flashkick is shows youve never ventured in gear talk and know very little about ski equipment. Probably a side effect of the baby dick
El_Barto.hahahah...i have such a love hate relationship with you. And cmon you dont know how to spell el barto? Really? Its not tough, just sound it out.
Like the new system... but some terrible nominations. I personally would like to see those who create edits/videos and/or photos that get the highest number of votes, rather than those that just comment and/or create threads.