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Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 2 2010, 2:44 AM
So i have an idea. I think Magix Club should take some members and have them be apart of the Chair Committee. They would be in charge of holding events, contests, different ways of creating entertainment for the site. I think the committee could be about 6-7 people.
Posted by: mightymarty2 Sep 2 2010, 7:18 AM
It could be a good idea. However I am assuming that other members who come up with something can still bring up their idea and this means it becomes a little bit of a problem. As that member would most probably want to be in charge of their idea and not a committee which they are not involved in.
However I think your idea could be adapted/added to and have a group of members (maybe not the same ones) who say are willing to be judges, hosts, keep people's entry's anonymous and make sure people follow the rules of the contest. They of course can opt out if they want to compete but it gives people the knowledge that its likely that someone will be able to do some of the other jobs required if the contest creator cannot or needs more people
Posted by: Anime Princess Sep 2 2010, 7:34 AM
No mater what i am going to be the one controling the shoutbox balls ok
Posted by: Winx4eva! Sep 2 2010, 2:35 PM
I like that idea, and I really would like it if I could be apart of that. I love being envoled in anything.
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 2 2010, 9:58 PM
Sounds good to me, but I'm wondering if we'll get an an official response to this topic or not <.<
I think a good way to pick the core committee members is probably to start with those who already host activities and such on their own. I can think of about 5 members? Then depending on that maybe more members could be added to it or something if they want to and it seems like it would help.
Posted by: Anime Princess Sep 3 2010, 6:27 AM
also around christmas time im hosting a special yearly round of awards
Posted by: W.I.N.X Sep 3 2010, 10:02 AM
I think this sounds like a great idea! It'd really help the lagging forum, which I've admittedly dropped off of a bit. But I'm here to stay, nothing will keep me away 
. And this might be a good idea to see the forum back.
Posted by: Jahnavi Sep 3 2010, 1:51 PM
I think the basic principle is that anyone, committee or not, can put forth an idea. The committee themselves would just decide how feasible it would be for the forums, and how to execute it.
...And I'm all for this. I think it's a great idea. =D
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 3 2010, 4:35 PM
@AP: Just because you control SB balls doesn't mean if somebody has an idea for a dance or mixer they would have to take it up with you.
...And I'm all for this. I think it's a great idea. =D
You took the words out of my mouth.
I think a good way to pick the core committee members is probably to start with those who already host activities and such on their own. I can think of about 5 members? Then depending on that maybe more members could be added to it or something if they want to and it seems like it would help.
Well due to the topic that Joy posted, she basically said that we could do whatever we wanted. I highly doubt we will get the official word from any admin who has powers.
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 3 2010, 8:04 PM
Thats true =O
Posted by: Anime Princess Sep 3 2010, 9:49 PM
i would like to be on the chair comittee cos i already have a number of things planned and even if im not on the comittee i will still be holding the events im planing wheather you like it or not
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 3 2010, 10:48 PM
Whats with the attitude AP? Seriously, nobody said you couldnt do what you want to do and nobody is stopping you. So regardless if you on the committee or not, do you.
Anyways...
As for how the picking of the Members, I like humbu's idea. So i guess we could make a voting thread and limit everybody to 2 votes for a participant excluding themselves?
Posted by: winxclubrox23 Sep 3 2010, 11:31 PM
I think it's a fantastic idea. We need some fun events, and this would really help stimulate them. =)
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 4 2010, 1:45 AM
I dont think its possible to limit it to a certain number of votes, its either one vote or as many as you like =/ So we would either need to make the voting public through posting in a topic, or I can set up the MagixClubAwardsVoting account for people to pm their votes to. But while we decide that, we still need a list of people running for a spot on the committee, so should we post an announcement or just have the people post here? I personally think an announcement would be better to make sure everyone knows whats going on and has an opportunity to submit their name.
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 4 2010, 3:30 AM
Okay everybody, so here's how we're thinking of doing it, if you have any improvements or modifications then post and we'll talk it over.
There are 7 spots for the committee. If you think you would be able to contribute as a member of the committee, then post in this topic. If we dont get 7 by Sunday, then all of the people who wanted in are in. If more than 7 people post saying they are interested by then, we will hold a public vote and the first 7 people to receive 3 votes each will make it into the committee.
Posted by: angel123 Sep 4 2010, 3:47 AM
i want a spot lol, just letting people know that would like to vote for me ^_^
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 4 2010, 3:55 AM
Sounds perfect to me. I was going to say I think 5 members would be better, but this way even if real life strikes and takes hold on some committee members, the committee would still be able to function.
Just to add on though for if it comes to voting: everyone would have 3 votes (you dont have to use all 3), you cannot vote for someone more than once, and you cannot vote for yourself. Sound good?
I'm in
Posted by: {§hani} Sep 4 2010, 4:29 AM
sounds good ill join in!
mind if i an be a nominee? since im organising MCF~DA stuff??
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 4 2010, 4:33 AM
Yay, thanks guys for joining.
I will compile a list of everybody who said they wanted to be apart of the committee, If you want to be on just say so but as of now the following people have been put on the list:
1. Terriordx32
2. Humbu
3. Mish
4. Shani
5. AP
6. Angel
7. Tea
8. Jahnavi
9.
10.
Posted by: winxclubrox23 Sep 4 2010, 5:20 AM
Tea wants to have a a spoooot!
Posted by: Jahnavi Sep 4 2010, 5:24 AM
Me, please? xD
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 4 2010, 5:29 AM
You have been added Jah :)
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 4 2010, 5:36 AM
Okay so now that voting is inevitable, which do you guys think is better? Voting in public, so posting the names of who you're voting for in a topic; or voting through pm, so inboxing the account MagixClubAwardsVoting with your votes?
Posted by: mightymarty2 Sep 4 2010, 7:25 AM
At one point mcf had a bot voting account
Posted by: W.I.N.X Sep 4 2010, 2:58 PM
Oooh, ooh, Kate would like a spot too si vous plait. If they're not full and all xD.
Posted by: angel123 Sep 4 2010, 9:47 PM
Yea humbu I agree with you on the three vote thing and I would have to say public voting cause every one is gonna share who they voted for anyways
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 5 2010, 1:46 AM
Well true, but if its through pm then only the vote counter(s) would see it and anyone who wants to keep it private would be able to. And then if there are any disputes it can be checked over by an admin (Boo), she has the password. But I'm just saying; I'm indifferent. Whatever the majority thinks works for me. Sunday is really soon (and has already started for some), so if anyone who sees this please posts what they think about voting, it would be helpful.
Posted by: mightymarty2 Sep 5 2010, 7:10 AM
well I think using the bot account would be best
Posted by: W.I.N.X Sep 5 2010, 7:13 AM
I'd probably agree with using the bot, tha way, if people want to share who they voted for then they can. And it's worked before, so why not?
Posted by: winxclubrox23 Sep 5 2010, 7:24 AM
Yesh, why not? 'Cause then if you don't want to share who you voted for, that works too. In a thread, you'd have to declare who you wanted to vote for. If that makes sense...
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 5 2010, 7:53 AM
Okay, just making sure lol. The account to send votes to (MagixClubAwardsVoting) is ready to go and atleast one admin has the password, so I guess we'll just wait a few more hours to make sure no one else wants to sign up? (:
Posted by: Boo Sep 5 2010, 4:03 PM
Like Marty said, I think that if a member, who is not on this committee, has an idea, than they should be able to run their activity on their own. (For example, if a member wants to hold a pixel doll contest, than they should be the one who runs it, picks out the judges, etc.) I think if the job of creating activities falls strictly upon the shoulders of this "committee", it will discourage other members from doing so.
Therefore, I think the responsibility of this committee would be not to be in charge of every activity that comes to life, rather, they should allow for independent contests, etc. to be held, which are separate from their own. In other words, I think this committee should be designed to produce more activities than we already have, but not to control all activities that are created around here.
Perhaps I would like to be convinced of a need for such a group. I kind of get the gist of why, but I would like some supporting reasons from the "group members" themselves. :)
(Do you get what I mean or shall I explain it more? I know it's worded awkwardly...) :/
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 5 2010, 7:13 PM
Therefore, I think the responsibility of this committee would be not to be in charge of every activity that comes to life, rather, they should allow for independent contests, etc. to be held, which are separate from their own. In other words, I think this committee should be designed to produce more activities than we already have, but not to control all activities that are created around here.
I dont think the committee members are meant to control everything, just to
a) Do their best to make sure there's always something extra going on here, and
b) (similar to what Jah said earlier) To assist if a member needs help implementing an idea for an activity/contest. So if someone wanted to hold a pixel doll competition, they could like run it by the committee to discuss the best way for it to happen, and then still be in charge of it them self if they wanted to. (An example of how the committee could help: making graphics as the prizes for a contest run by someone who doesnt do graphics). Since alot of the people who signed up have experience running events on here and all, and in the past, I'm sure we've seen competitions and stuff started by new-ish members which didnt really work out due to lack of commitment or not so great organization. Its really annoying having someone post a new contest/event, and then ditch it before its finished, especially if you've already started on or submitted your entry. Hopefully with the committee, situations like that will become extremely scarce.
Well the need is of course to help MC become active once again, since to be blunt its been pretty dull for the past few months. With a committee of dedicated members specifically working to hold contests and events, it'll definitely liven up the forums and encourage activity from those who dont come on as much, as well as hold the interest of members who joined recently. As for from the 'group members' themselves, that hasnt been decided yet since the vote hasnt taken place yet lol.
To be clear, this is just my take on how the committee works. I dont want to speak for others in case they have different ideas on what its all about, though I'm sure it cant be much different.
Posted by: W.I.N.X Sep 6 2010, 2:00 PM
Plus, I'd like to add in, it sorta makes it more...official? It's not quite staff run, but run by dedicated members of the site. And since it feels more official, then I think someone with a specific job doing that would pull through and would really give a sense of things getting done, because presumably the group would have the permission of the site owner's to run such competitions, which I guess would assure people something's going to happen.
Sorry if that makes no sense. I'm tired.
Posted by: {§hani} Sep 7 2010, 6:38 AM
no that made perfect sence kate C: i agree also.
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 7 2010, 9:11 PM
Humbu and Kate, you guys took the words out of my mouth. I would write something, but it would be basically saying what they already said.
Posted by: StellaRocks Sep 7 2010, 9:31 PM
*raises hand looks around*Pick me! Pick me! pretty please can i have spot on the voting ballad pretty please..if there is a spot left.
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 7 2010, 9:34 PM
1. Terriordx32
2. Humbu
3. Mish
4. Shani
5. AP
6. Angel
7. Tea
8. Jahnavi
9. Stella
So this is the people whom joined thus far, I think Boo still has doubts. Idk, but we will start the ballad after boo posts.
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 7 2010, 10:11 PM
^ Kate signed up too (after Jah), so we have 10 candidates ^^
Posted by: Winx4eva! Sep 8 2010, 2:28 PM
Oh yeah! I'm number 3 xD!
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 8 2010, 7:28 PM
1. Terriordx32
2. Humbu
3. Mish
4. Shani
5. AP
6. Angel
7. Tea
8. Jahnavi
9. kate
10. Stella
So, I'm going to give Boo until Saturday to reply. I saw that shes been a bit more active and she might reply sooner. If not, then we can setup the voting around Saturday/Sunday. Is that okay with everybody?
Posted by: mightymarty2 Sep 8 2010, 8:04 PM
Don't you need an admin for the magixclubawards account?
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 8 2010, 8:27 PM
Nope, I got permission to set up that account up.
Posted by: Boo Sep 9 2010, 11:19 PM
Well, I personally am convinced. :) I hope I didn't seem too demanding or skeptical; I simply wanted to be ensured that this committee would be an asset to this forum in some way.
Please note: So long as the responsibilities mentioned are adhered to and the committee does not try to take the reigns of contests held by independent members (unless the member asks for or consents to assistance), I think it is an excellent idea that will help improve this forum.
Personally, though, I would strongly suggest running it by the rest of the active administration team, as I do not make the decisions for the forum as a whole.
I would also suggest that, if you were to introduce this in some way (perhaps when the voting is taking place), you list the responsibilities, therefore, the members will also be ensured of the benefits of this group. 
(Sorry for the late reply - life has been extremely busy for me lately)
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 9 2010, 11:33 PM
Sounds good to me (: As for running it by the rest of the active staff, Marty knows whats going on and Joy said to do whatever we can to keep MC alive, so I think it should be good ^^
I guess we could get the vote rolling now then ? =O
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 10 2010, 2:33 PM
Yes, the voting will start. We can post the official rules later on. To make it fair were going to let all of the nominees as well as other members vote, even those who aren't here. Jah is currently on vacay, so were still going to have the voting but it wont be official until she comes back and give her votes.
Posted by: humbu111 Sep 10 2010, 10:04 PM
I made the http://magixclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5212!
Posted by: terriordx32 Sep 15 2010, 2:58 AM
Has everybody who was put on the list voted yet? We have plenty of time (Well at least until Jahnavi comes back.)