Event AMA with Admin Candidates

[T2B_]

Also there have been some concerns raised about your behaviour and therefore suitability to be admin in recent months (eg the tour PM). How can we be assured that you're a mature, and appropriate representative for the league?

Seriously?

I like to bag Bangers as much as the next person, but he's running for admin of an online fantasy league, not for Justice of the Peace.

 

[Cadsky]

Barrybran
- if you don't even want the responsibility of being the administrator, why do you feel you're best placed to take this board over the next couple of seasons? Obviously wanting it is an important trait for an administrator .
-you also mentioned that PMB would do a fine job in your original pitch. What are your thoughts on the bids from kdavva and Kennedy Parker ?
-Without a grand vision on where to take this board, and simply aiming to keep things running, without running things by the committee, how do you propose keeping things running when you don't even want the responsibility?
Your last point makes me wonder- would you enjoy the next few seasons more as a non-administrator than an administrator?

Personally I think Barrybran would bring strong leadership to the role, something NaturalDisaster probably lacks. He has a very cool and calm disposition and doesn't get overwhelmed easily. He is a mod and 1 of 3 simmers. He has proven to me over the last few seasons his priority is not only his own club but the overall health of the league despite not being the admin or asked to do it. He actually cares for the league. I regard this very highly and it's not something any of the other candidates have proven to me to this point. He might not particularly want to be the admin, but that doesn't mean he's still not the best option. He knows he can do it and do it well and I and I'm sure many others have confidence he can.

 

[Jabba73]

Once again, might as well share your pitch in this open forum and let everyone else judge

Ask NaturalDisaster why it wasn’t considered appropriate for this forum.

Maybe I missed something that made it unsuitable?

 

[Headless]

Personally I think Barrybran would bring strong leadership to the role, something NaturalDisaster probably lacks. He has a very cool and calm disposition and doesn't get overwhelmed easily. He is a mod and 1 of 3 simmers. He has proven to me over the last few seasons his priority is not only his own club but the overall health of the league despite not being the admin or asked to do it. He actually cares for the league. I regard this very highly and it's not something any of the other candidates have proven to me to this point. He might not particularly want to be the admin, but that doesn't mean he's still not the best option. He knows he can do it and do it well and I and I'm sure many others have confidence he can.

I think it's very clear all four care for the league mate. Kennedy Parker was admin for three seasons - bit of a stretch to suggest KP hasn't proven this.

 

[MWPP]

Personally I think Barrybran would bring strong leadership to the role, something NaturalDisaster probably lacks. He has a very cool and calm disposition and doesn't get overwhelmed easily. He is a mod and 1 of 3 simmers. He has proven to me over the last few seasons his priority is not only his own club but the overall health of the league despite not being the admin or asked to do it. He actually cares for the league. I regard this very highly and it's not something any of the other candidates have proven to me to this point. He might not particularly want to be the admin, but that doesn't mean he's still not the best option. He knows he can do it and do it well and I and I'm sure many others have confidence he can.

Look, I agree with the first part and said as much elsewhere it was confirmed that he was applying, but that doesn't change the underwhelming pitch and then follow-up to these questions, which have left even more questions. Plus even the best of people don't come up with the goods when it's something they don't want to do
-that Gumbies BnF is just one example

Also, you honestly don't think KP as a former admin and current contributor to the sim hasn't proven that he cares for the league?
And even PMB. He hasn't been around long and there are other concerns there but they've put time into it
I understand where you're coming from re: Dav in particular but even he has shown he has cared for short spurts. The issue is the going missing part during those other times

 

[MWPP]

Seriously?

I like to bag Bangers as much as the next person, but he's running for admin of an online fantasy league, not for Justice of the Peace.

Yes, seriously. It's a low bar but even allowing for that, there is no place for any of that on this forum from anyone, let alone an aspiring admin

 

[Cadsky]

Firstly, I'm not planning any sub-committees. I'm merely responding to questions that are being asked. There is merit for the use of sub-committees to consider things like rules and awards that don't need 12 voices to help the admin set parameters.

I explained how I would keep this fair above. The sum of all sub-committees would be represented primarily by having the right people in each group with a view to having all clubs represented without any one or two clubs being overrepresented. It would not be equal representation (we don't have equal representation in the sim group but I defy anyone to question the integrity of anyone in that group or the admins responsible for appointing those people to that role).

Thanks for clarifying

 

[Robertio]

Good question and an actual example of the admin needing to make a decision seeing as there has been minimal discussion on the topic in the committee.

At the moment the default would be a 13-week season with byes. To stretch into a 16/17 week season would require double headers, which isn't really a viable solution. In the short term, you might push the start of the season back and run a draft comp like the one PMBangers ran.

I would be trying to help facilitate the introduction of a 14th team though as there is more flexibility with 14 teams than with 13.

Would have to be a 13-week season plus byes otherwise a few teams would have an extra bye, would skew the awards.

 

[Cadsky]

I think it's very clear all four care for the league mate. Kennedy Parker was admin for three seasons - bit of a stretch to suggest KP hasn't proven this.

To me directly

 

[Headless]

To me directly

Do you want them to individually PM you?

The evidence is publicly available on this board.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Could you make a new thread instead of derailing this and making it about you?

No !

Jabba73 presented his application and met all the criteria. He deserved the chance to run! Your bias against Baghdad and Jab personally stinks and shows how rotten to the core you are.

He should have been allowed the opportunity and it's the Sweet FA's loss. Cannot wait for you to ****off.

 

[Marlowe]

Congratulations, KennedyParker.

 

[kdavva]

To me directly

No one told me about this part of the process, damn

 

[NaturalDisaster]

No !

Jabba73 presented his application and met all the criteria. He deserved the chance to run! Your bias against Baghdad and Jab personally stinks and shows how rotten to the core you are.

He should have been allowed the opportunity and it's the Sweet FA's loss. Cannot wait for you to fu**off.

For everyones info, here is the rejected application of Jabba73

Platform
Be better.

My entire time in the SFA has been about shining a light on those who are cruising through on past glories or not trying hard enough to be engaging, especially when it comes to rookies. If we are not welcoming of new blood with their ideas and differences, then the league will die. Everyone has a contribution to make, it is disappointing when players are ground into submission before they have a chance to understand the SFA and find their place.


State of the League and how it can be improved
No idea if the engagement level is high compared to previous years, seems to be a lot of latitude given to self indulgent threads at the expense of threads that actually make others consider their contributions and promote conversation.

While the level may be high, the content is sadly lacking, usually because any new idea from a rookie or newbie is decried as a rip-off from some obscure thread from many years ago. If the thread has been inactive for more than 3 years or had minimal effort from the OP to finish it or keep it alive, the "recycled" idea will be allowed to stand and be tested on its own merits in the current league.

The tour should be made up of different posters that are engaging from across the SFA and all rookies must go through the welcome thread where anyone can make a pitch for their services. I have explained and expanded on this idea in numerous threads already.

More protection for rookies from the self appointed guardians of the SFA. Also some basic training for all new rookies to help them find their feet.

Consistent application of the rules.

Experience
Have never been on the committee, that may be an advantage as there is no Stockholm Syndrome to deal with and no preconceived ideas on "how things are always done". Seems this may be part of the malaise that infects the SFA from time to time. Petty things become all consuming while the big picture is missed.

Have been in multiple positions of leadership throughout my life in work and community based activities. I am a good communicator and am able to interact with all styles of posters from all teams. I have never put another poster on ignore as I believe everyone has a contribution to make and every contribution adds to the experience.

Have been on BF for a long time and have a good feel for when things are a good discussion and when things may get out of control. I have good self control and have courted controversy on a wide range of topics designed to promote engagement, yet have never received an infraction. Have received a couple of warnings about criticism of mods, usually manage to walk the line between sh*t stirring and respect fairly well. What is this place without a little (contrived) controversy?

I am able to remove emotion from decision making to ensure a consistent standard that people can adapt to. Have umpired multiple sports at a high level and know how to apply rules without bias.


Vision
I would like to see the standard of interactions between posters move from petty name calling to having some thought put into the insults and banter. As you would note from all my interactions, the worst name I have called anyone is Numbnuts and that should be as personally insulting as it gets. The standard of interactions needs to be better so a higher level poster from outside the SFA will be encouraged to join. If we continue with Bay 13 style banter on the tours for example, we are done as a league.

Check which threads have been highly engaged and full of contributions from a wide variety of posters over the last two seasons and you will usually find me stirring the pot to keep the thread alive. This is the key to a strong league, interaction and just the right level of controversy.

Love the history of the place and it will be preserved and celebrated. It should not stop progress or the league from evolving.


Policies to enhance the experience of all players
Penalties will be decided on the content of posts, not by the name of the player who posts them, or the team they play for.
Some of the more pedantic rules will be removed and some will be made tougher, same goes for penalties. We need controversy to stir up emotions, it shouldn't come at the expense of player participation in the form of random stints in Banhammer.
Inactive players will be removed from lists to encourage all teams to rejuvenate in the off season. Any poster with less than 5 posts per game thread will be considered for removal.
Smaller lists so less players miss out on games each week.
The SFA can be a glorious place to let loose your inner persona if we all ... you know ... be better.

 

[MWPP]

Ask NaturalDisaster why it wasn’t considered appropriate for this forum.

Maybe I missed something that made it unsuitable?

I've actually never seen you post anything inappropriate for this forum, unlike many others
Maybe that was the problem...
Please share your pitch here

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

I've actually never seen you post anything inappropriate for this forum, unlike many others
Maybe that was the problem...
Please share your pitch here

Thankyou for giving it consideration. All applications deserve to be heard and to dismiss Jabs was disgusting.

 

[Cadsky]

Look, I agree with the first part and said as much elsewhere it was confirmed that he was applying, but that doesn't change the underwhelming pitch and then follow-up to these questions, which have left even more questions. Plus even the best of people don't come up with the goods when it's something they don't want to do
-that Gumbies BnF is just one example

Also, you honestly don't think KP as a former admin and current contributor to the sim hasn't proven that he cares for the league?
And even PMB. He hasn't been around long and there are other concerns there but they've put time into it
I understand where you're coming from re: Dav in particular but even he has shown he has cared for short spurts. The issue is the going missing part during those other times

Do you want them to individually PM you?

The evidence is publicly available on this board.

To clarify further, Baz specifically has helped me along my journey in the SFA. It's probably fair to say he wasn't my biggest fan when I started but despite that he has always been there to help me when I needed it. He has strong values and is able to remain impartial. He has taught me a lot along the way, which he didn't have to. He accepted me as a Simmer when I didn't think he would and he has defended me and my integrity as a simmer many times, even in this very thread. Obviously all of this stuff has happened behind closed doors but that's why I'm trying to help others see the poster that he is. KP clearly has the runs on the board already and no doubt cares, his efforts in designing a new Sim from scratch clearly demonstrates this. He also has some great ideas in his pitch and for this reason those two would be the clear standouts at this point. Bangers time will come. He is invested and a great contributor with some ideas but realistically he's only been around 3? Seasons. He could do some more growing over the next 3 seasons and really make a fist of the next campaign. Dav has been around a long time but as has been pointed out, his commitment is in question and that's a big no as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Muddiemoose]

I would also like to know why my submission wasn’t considered.

 

[por_please_ya]

For everyones info, here is the rejected application of Jabba73

Jabba's application is more fleshed out than Baz's to start with, it should have been amongst the considerations.

 

[Cadsky]

I would also like to know why my submission wasn’t considered.

Did you forget to hit the send button? My Mrs does that all the time. So annoying

 

[NaturalDisaster]

Nothing personal to Jabba73

But

• Every other applicant has had at least some behind the scenes exposure, Jabba has not.
• Jabba did not answer my follow up questions
• His application showed he does not yet understand how many things in the league work

 

[thewizardmelon]

For everyones info, here is the rejected application of Jabba73

I can see why this application wasn’t seriously considered.

Barrybran what’s the rationale behind shortening the season to only 13 weeks? We’re still quite a short season at 16 weeks and it allows for additional rounds/heritage rounds/rivalry rounds etc to be played out.

For all 4 candidates - which themed round would you like to introduce to the SFA first, and why?

PMBangers kdavva Kennedy Parker

 

[Muddiemoose]

Did you forget to hit the send button? My Mrs does that all the time. So annoying

Weird
I always get the stuff she sends me

 

[Barrybran]

Personally I think Barrybran would bring strong leadership to the role, something NaturalDisaster probably lacks. He has a very cool and calm disposition and doesn't get overwhelmed easily. He is a mod and 1 of 3 simmers. He has proven to me over the last few seasons his priority is not only his own club but the overall health of the league despite not being the admin or asked to do it. He actually cares for the league. I regard this very highly and it's not something any of the other candidates have proven to me to this point. He might not particularly want to be the admin, but that doesn't mean he's still not the best option. He knows he can do it and do it well and I and I'm sure many others have confidence he can.

I appreciate the kind words but I'll go into bat for the others here. All of the candidates are people I feel have the best interests of the board at heart. kdavva joined the league with me and would be an amazing admin. The only real knock on him is that he's floated in and out of the league. PMBangers is a little bit raw but he's got a good head on his shoulders and he'd make things work. He's also got The Filth Wizard in his back pocket. Kennedy Parker has done the job before and has an acute understanding of how the board works. The league would be in excellent hands under his stewardship.

 

[NaturalDisaster]

Did you forget to hit the send button? My Mrs does that all the time. So annoying

Sent it to natural disaster instead of NaturalDisaster

We simply cannot have that lack of attention to detail in an admin