VIP Forum?

Thank or like received count.

Worthy member that actually contribute.


PS with 500 post Jay dosn`t even qualify , lol ;) , 40 to go :)
 
PPCGeeks has this, the requirements there were 1000 posts or a 2500 rep level, there was also a cage within it where no rules were applied. So one can basically curse out and insult people all they wanted in that section. The fact that there was such sections didn't affect the post counts and the VIP forum was still dead. In fact that site as a whole is dying.
 
I'm a bit unclear as to the purpose of the VIP forum. If we want some of the productive members of this forum to write stickies, couldn't we do that without having to use a separate forum and an ambassador label? I guess my main concern is the by trying to do something nice for the members that are really helpful to this forum we cause division among the forum members. If I'm off-base on this please let me know.
 
I'm a bit unclear as to the purpose of the VIP forum. If we want some of the productive members of this forum to write stickies, couldn't we do that without having to use a separate forum and an ambassador label? I guess my main concern is the by trying to do something nice for the members that are really helpful to this forum we cause division among the forum members. If I'm off-base on this please let me know.
I was thinking along those same lines.

I love the idea, but may not sit well with members. How about the good folk who don't meet the criteria for whatever reason (on every day reading, but don't post enough)... might lead them to say farewell and find another forum to frequent.
 
Guys I have been getting my *** kicked at work. We worked 18 hours straight an Tuesday then another 10 yesterday. I am trying to get this written up. I will have more for you in a few days. I hear what ya'll are saying. We will have control of who gets in. More to come.
 
Here is how I want it to go. I want to get a group going of selected members we will call them "Ambassadors". To join the group a person needs to be sensible and civil. We want these people to be representative of the WPCentral forum so keep that in mind when recommending someone for induction. I will also be looking at these people first when we decide to add to the mod team. It will start with you guys making suggestions on possible members to add. Final decision will be mine sorry about that just the way it has to be. I will review your recommendations then I will begin adding members to the group.

I will send this PM to a potential Ambassador.

[INFO]Hello (User Name)

The Windows Phone Central Mod team has taken an interest in your activities in the forum. Don't worry its nothing bad. We have noticed that you spend a lot of time helping people in the forum and that you help in a civil manner. We are looking for a few outstanding members like yourself to join our new Ambassadors program. If you are interested we will change your user title to Ambassador. This will help people new to the forum recognize you as a representative of the Windows Phone Central Forum. Your civil attitude and posting behavior will not only help new members get the answers they need but it will also help to set an example for everyone in the forum.

You will be given access to a hidden area in this forum. There will be two sections in this area one will be the general posting area where you can chat with other Ambassadors and the mod team in private without the interference of other members. The second area will be where the mod team will ask for volunteers to do certain tasks. Thinks like. "We need a FAQ for the Lumia 920 forum who has a L920 and feels like taking this on?" Once a request is made and you have taken on the task you can use this area to write up the post edit till your are satisfied and then one of the Mod team members will move your post to the correct area in the forum where it will be made into a sticky.

If you are interested in joining our ambassadors group just reply to this PM and I will get you all set up.

Thanks,
Dave Blake[/INFO]

This program will serve two purposes one is to get us some quick help in the forum without having to add Moderators. I don't want to have a huge group of Mods running around. we will add more Moderators as needed but a smaller group is what I prefer. Next the people we chose will be those already motivated to post in the form so we should be able to get them to provide content that will help draw more members to the forum. These people will be posting anyways so why not direct their efforts. Hopefully its a win for everyone. These members get the recognition they deserve and we get valuable content added to the forum. We can even write up tutorials or rules for how the FAQ's, or whatever content we need, is written.

We are sitting at 250 members on line right now so this place is hopping I can barley keep up with the new posts. Lets get this hashed out quickly I need this program in place by Monday.

Questions, comments, suggestions?
 
That's for sure but there are a couple like jax that wont make the cut.
 
Forums are up I have added some requests already. If you have any ideas on things that need to be done please add them. Requests for volunteers are going out today.
 
I'm sure others might have mentioned, but LAK611 would probably be a good selection. How about Winterfang? :D
 
I'm sure others might have mentioned, but LAK611 would probably be a good selection. How about Winterfang? :D

lak is already in an Winterfang gets in over my dead body. First rule if you have ever had an infraction you out. I have invited 7 total people for round one. Lets see how it goes!
 
Yea that's what I think, no one who has ever gotten an infraction in the past year should be allowed to be one, and if they violate the rules they can be stripped of the title.

I also think that they should be able to change their user titles.
 
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