When I was asked to join the staff 3 months ago, I was happy to join. Before then, I've been suggesting ideas for site improvement, I've been reporting posts that needed moderating, and I was willing to give advice when I'd be asked to. When I finally joined the staff, I had the chance to actually help with these things myself, rather than only talk about it. For the longest time I've kept this up. Most of the time, I've been one of the most productive staff members on this website. Whenever I had an idea, most of the time, that idea was looked upon by others and they'd act upon it with pleasure. They'd be things that improved the site, wether it was visible to everyone, or for improvement behind the scenes. People tell me I've done alot for this place. But then I tried to do something else. Rather than fix issues on the site, I tried to fix some issues within the staff. After Grey Knightmare left as admin, progress slowed down until the moment came when there was little to no progress at all. Projects we planned died of inactivity, lack of interest, or lack of concentration. There's a "to-do list" stickied in the staff section of the forums with various things that are STILL to be done so to speak, since they no longer matter anyway (Yes, it's that old). Only one thing on that list was ever finished, and that's because I personally took charge of that particular project. On various occasions, I tried to push everyone else to work on things, to get the site moving again and to get things done, but instead, we've done nothing. In this regard, Yeti deserves my praise and respect for working on several things individually. I've tried my best and failed to get things on this site to move in the right direction, but there are others in the staff who'd rather stay indecisive, there are staff members who are afraid to act, or otherwise unwilling to act for reasons I don't understand. This has to change. I feel that I no longer have anything to contribute, since it's quite obvious to me that my opinions on things no longer seem to matter like they used to. For these reasons, I'm leaving the Everypony Staff. I would like to add however, that during my time as a staff member, i've experienced alot of enjoyable moments. I've made some solid friends, and while I may not always agree with some of them on staff-related issues, these are still friends I hope not to lose. There are just some things that need to change, and I can't change them. I failed in that task. I won't leave the forums. Furthermore, if you feel like talking to me, you're welcome to add me on Skype (rarit_e).
Hey now i know what goes on in the staff area! Nothing! Nothing gets done due to over anylizing! Gotta take chances! THATS HOW INNOVATIONS ARE MADE!!! So anyway. Welcome back to the inferior ponies. NOW can i join moderators? Since most seem to be leaving?
Well... nobody can replace you my friend. You should have been the real admin candidate. I have always stressed this, and the reasons are completely obvious now.
You've left for pretty much the same reasons I did. Although I did have a few further gripes as stated previously. When I first joined the staff in beginning of April-June time, goddamn I felt so productive, but then things did start to degrade, and in the end I lost motivation. My apologies to all the staff if I ever seemed to slack off in August when the to-do list was first made, although I did try to kickstart things if you remember with the big project I undertook that was meant to be worked upon as a team. But like Rarit says, I think there was too much indecisive behaviour which is why I took matters into my own hands. But anyhoo, I'm not going to talk about me or my experiences any longer, if I'm honest I'm quite disappointed this is the case to be honest, from the looks things were going well in the staffroom and stuff was starting to get more organised and decisive. It lets me down a bit as to how if you're leaving, there must still be some big big issues. I still wish the best of luck, to all involved in this, and hope for a brighter future, you have my Skype/PM if you need me to help in any way.
At least now you can engage the site to enjoy yourself without the extra stress of having a staff position. I will remain optimistic for the future of the site.
Thought it would be next :I Seriously I did and I'm still thinking about it, though it's an odd perdicerment >> Sorry to see you go Rarit and I agree with dragonbait on the stress part.
You did a great job as a forum mod. While some thought that you were too strict, I thought that you did a great job. Although it's nice to see that you're not completely abandoning us.
If I was still an admin, I wouldn't have let you go buddy. It's the site's loss. Regardless, thanks for everything you've done to date (a lot, I know, I keep one eye open), I hope you'll be able to continue enjoying the forums as a normal user at least. Please stay in touch!
Yet another staff member leaves... Well, not really. That's what matters, right? Rarit-e's still with us? Just cause you leave the staff doesn't make you a different person. Just stay the way you are, that's why everyone likes you Or, at least, that's why I like you.
I'm sorry to hear that, Rarit E. I thought you were a good moderator. Oh well. Unfortunate as this is, I hope you'll still come around.
Staff or not, you can be my wingman any time buddy. You're still gonna be the guy we all (Mostly) love. Godspeed son. Godspeed.
Now that i'm no longer distracted by staff stuff, instead of simply staying here, there's a good chance i'll become more active on the forums now.
