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Make7

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26. Well, it still remains to be seen how the conversations develop here.

Thu Dec 15, 2011, 04:23 AM

Dec 2011

(And also whether having Hosts would make things more amicable.)

My hope is that we can all agree on at least six Hosts initially. I couldn't fault anyone if they wanted to see how the first round went before jumping into the fire themselves (so to speak) - although I don't think the Hosts will get nearly as much criticism as the moderators did on DU2. It just seems to me like it would be a good idea to have someone around to lock off-topic threads and block people who are obviously disruptive from posting in the group.

At this point I think we are just trying to come up with a basic understanding of how the Hosts here will be selected and perhaps how their responsibilities might differ (or not) for this particular group. I've thrown some ideas out there (as has Bolo Boffin, who has made most of the effort so far), but I am still hoping some more people chime in.

Just be sure to check in periodically to see if there are any developments and let us know what your opinion is on anything being considered.

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Does this group need a permanent host? [View all] Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 OP

If we cannot decide on a permanent host, we'll need to ask an admin to unsticky the threads on top Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #1

Not in my opinion. nt Old and In the Way Dec 2011 #2

I think there are functions that only Hosts can do that are beneficial. Make7 Dec 2011 #3

Hi, I'm here. eomer Dec 2011 #11

Well, it still remains to be seen how the conversations develop here. Make7 Dec 2011 #26

I could see Grateful for Hope as a permanent host. Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #4

Hi Bolo Grateful for Hope Dec 2011 #12

I think you both would make good hosts maddezmom Dec 2011 #13

Of course if either Lithos or undergroundrailroad (or both) were to put their hats into the ring Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #5

that sounds like a great idea maddezmom Dec 2011 #22

I think it's too early to be certain. greyl Dec 2011 #6

Oh, definitely. Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #9

I think this group needs a few hosts maddezmom Dec 2011 #7

Yeah, when/if the time comes, at least 6 would be nice. nt greyl Dec 2011 #8

Agree with multiple hosts canetoad Dec 2011 #15

Yes. And I nominate you..nt SidDithers Dec 2011 #10

Yes, there should be hosts for this group Lithos Dec 2011 #14

I think this is the consensus. Anyone who feels otherwise, please speak up. Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #16

My two cents... I suggest Bolo and Spooked Ohio Joe Dec 2011 #17

I'd be worried about assigning someone whose DU2 posts frequently clearly violated DU3's TOS. nt greyl Dec 2011 #20

Come on... Bolo was never that bad... Ohio Joe Dec 2011 #25

Probably not a good idea. canoeist52 Dec 2011 #18

If a group has no host, a thread CAN be alerted on. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2011 #19

Adding DUer known as noise to the "ballot". nt greyl Dec 2011 #21

If ever a group needed hosts this group would be my pick because.. Little Star Dec 2011 #23

I nominate you Bolo. Little Star Dec 2011 #24