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The Complete Managers Guide to the Galaxy.

24 posts · started by 1397109940366077525 on Apr 29, 2014 · 473 views · in Officer's Forum
KathisApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 08:24 AM #1
Manager Expectations



This is what we expect, as a minimum, from our Manager rank. All managers must read and agree to meet these expectations. If your feel you cannot meet these expectations then that’s ok! We can make you a Collaborator so you can enjoy the game and the guild the way you prefer.

Post below to indicate that you have read this post. Those who have not replied by Friday (EST) will be moved to Collaborator rank.


  • Run or assist with a guild event at least once a week.
    Managers are content providers. They are expected to provide regular events and enjoyable content to the members of Blue Skooma Co.
  • Be involved on the website.
    Approve applications and invite successful applicants into the guild.
    Greeting and promote new members in the Introduce Yourself forum.
    Be active (or at least keep an eye on) the Managers Office forum.
    Moderate forums carefully.
  • Defuse OOC drama.
    Do not escalate drama. Never involve non-managers in drama discussion unless absolutely necessary.
    Attempt to defuse OOC in a polite, objective manner. This should be done in private so it does not escalate within the guild.
  • Follow the rules and lead by example.
    Have fun, be kind OOC and give when taking from the company. These are simple rules and very important to the success of the guild.
  • Recruit.
    Use the guild recruitment spam or make your own IC version.




Protocols


How to recruit[/color]
All potential members will be directed the website where they will fill out an application for one of the communes. Once the application is filled out, only managers in that commune may approve or deny it.

Upon approval of the online application the new member will have the rank of Associate. If they wish to proceed to Collaborator rank, then they need to post a greeting in the Introduce Yourself forums.

Approving / Denying apps[/color]
We don’t have to let everyone in!

If you are not sure whether to approve or deny, go ahead and write why in the Admin Discussion section so other people looking at the application know.

Once you approve an application, be sure to invite the player by using the account name they entered in to the application and edit their note in the in-game roster to reflect the commune they are in.

It is best not to speak with that individual if you deny an application. Trust me.


Promoting Members[/color]
When an associate makes a thread introducing themselves in the Introductions forum, you have the option of promoting them to the rank of collaborator. You are deciding if this person should have the ability to loot every item from our guild bank.

If the post is overly brief then you will want to downvote it and possibly ask more about them.

Here is an example of someone that posted only to gain access to loot the guild bank: http://www.blueskooma.com/forum/m/22417574/viewthread/12464365-hello

If you decide to promote someone, press the thumbs-up Promotion Approval button. When a member reaches positive votes, they will automatically be promoted to the rank of Collaborator on the website. Make sure you promote them in-game manually by right-clicking on their name in the guild roster and selecting “Promote.”


Moderate guild chat & forums[/color]


What is not allowed in guild chat.


  • Offensive remarks.
    Racisist, sexisist, homophoic, or transphobic comments are not welcome in guild chat. Warn the member to stop. If they do not stop then you have grounds to dismiss them from the guild with the agreement of another manager. If the initial remark is bad enough then immediately seek the members removal.
  • Harassing or bullying another guild member.
    No member should feel harassed or bullied by another member. This issue extends beyond guild chat, however guild chat is a good indicator of developing issues.
  • Political or Religious debate.
    We all know what happens when religion and politics are brought into the discussion. It doesn’t matter how innocently it starts, it will end in tears. Inform the members that such discussions should take place in private.



    What should be discouraged in guild chat.

  • Spamming the same question, such as requests for help with a dungeon or quest, etc.
    If you can’t help them directly then make an attempt to find someone that can. Something as simple as “Can anyone help Guildie with that quest?” You will either get someone to help or the member will be satisfied that their request has been listened to. If they persist then let them know that no one can help right now and to try again another time.

  • WTS and WTB Spam.
    The best place for trading items is on the forums or guild store. Direct members there.

  • Overly sexual chat or roleplay.
    Flirting and being suggestive is fine. But when it starts getting seriously sexual that’s when it should be private.

  • Management Guild Chat (Officer Chat)
    Managers should try not to use the BSC Management guild chat for non management discussion. A happy and healthy guild chat is very important to Blue Skooma Co and we don’t want all the managers to be chatting behind closed doors in officer chat.



How to kick someone[/color]
Decisions to remove a member will always be final. There should always be a warning before someone is kicked to give them a chance to change their behavior.

To kick a member from the guild a manager should explain the situation to all other managers that are online in the BSC Manager chat. If a consensus is reached then the member is to be removed from the guild. A concise explanation should be posted to the Manager’s Office forum with a list of the managers who were present.

When someone is kicked, they will almost always try to get back in.

Edited May 12, 2014 at 10:57 PM by 0

falon.nApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 08:37 AM #2
This one understands, and shall comply, J'sarr... though she is not the best at approving/denying the applications. ;) She shall strive to improve.
RiomeApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 12:46 PM #3
I'll do my best. If at anytime you need more than my best, just ask :)
TheVitulusApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 04:08 PM #4
Understood, though I'd like to ask that transphobic comments be added to the list of offensive remarks.
@DaedratApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 06:17 PM #5
kcreble wrote
S'har will do his best to follow this. He has one question. Do we promote after they get the rank on the website?

Yes. You give then the rank on the website by pressing the thumb-up Promotion Approval button.
@DaedratApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 06:20 PM #6
TheVitulus wrote
Understood, though I'd like to ask that transphobic comments be added to the list of offensive remarks.


If it's obviously offensive then step in and ask them to stop in IM. Those are examples.
RyuunaApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 06:21 PM #7
Very well thought out guide. I will follow these and attempt to give this guild 100% whenever I am online. For some reason I only get notified when an application get approved or denied not what they get submitted, is there an option for that?
@DaedratApr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014 at 11:14 PM #8
I will look in to that, Ahnyamar.

Link to this for Senior Managers to show potential new Managers before they agree to the position: http://www.blueskooma.com/managerintro
TheVitulusApr 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014 at 01:09 AM #9
@Ahnyamar. Yes. It's in your profile settings under notifications, I believe. I know because I had to turn it off. It was spamming my email so badly.

EDIT: Also, I found a typo.

Overly sexual chat or roleplay.
Flirting and being suggestive is fine. But when it starts getting seriously sexual that’s when it should be private.

Should be:

Overly sexual chat or roleplay.
Flirting and being suggestive is fine. Let's just not do the sex.

Edited Apr 30, 2014 at 01:11 AM by 0

Mo'jahi Ice-EyeApr 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014 at 02:00 AM #10
I am also fine with these rules, will try to help out whenever I can. But what if a manager is very busy for a week and can't be gaming or is on a vacation with no gaming access (I will be gone in the summer for a month and I have exams coming up shortly(next week are a couple))?

I have to agree with Ja'Kasim, that was a horrible typo, must be changed immediately.
GnarlusApr 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014 at 03:58 AM #11
I will try to follow everything here, though admittably trying to defuse drama this past week hasn't been working very well for me and I somehow seem to increase it. That being said, I suppose I should expect that if there's drama in the first place and they caused it.

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Vessari AleanApr 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014 at 03:10 PM #12
I'll do my best to come to the website as often as possible. However, as a mother of a 5 Month old baby. This can be difficult for me unless my son is willing to sit still while I go through 'everything' which again I think would be slightly impossible for me. I WILL however, help with everything else. Random RP events. Teaching RP manners and IM'ing players to keep RP flowing smoothly. Once a month however I'll be able to do a 'catch up' on everything that is going on. Since that is when my son goes to see his grandmother for 7 days.
falon.nApr 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014 at 09:00 PM #13
This one agrees also, Ja'kasim.
That was a horrendous typo, it must be changed immediately.
TheVitulusMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 02:24 AM #14
You mean the promotion approval things?
TheVitulusMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 02:32 AM #15
I actually have a question as well: I've been using the roster page to make sure people are the right rank and have actually been invited to the guild. Is it accurate? There are some people I vaguely remember making introductions who aren't on the page. I could be wrong though.
KathisMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 08:14 AM #16
Mo'jahi Ice-Eye wrote
But what if a manager is very busy for a week and can't be gaming or is on a vacation with no gaming access (I will be gone in the summer for a month and I have exams coming up shortly(next week are a couple))?
I travel a lot myself. That's fine, people have real lives. If you're going to be away for a while, then let us know so we don't think you've quit the game or died or something. :)

Gnarlus wrote
I will try to follow everything here, though admittably trying to defuse drama this past week hasn't been working very well for me and I somehow seem to increase it. That being said, I suppose I should expect that if there's drama in the first place and they caused it.

Just stick with simple, polite statements and don't get drawn into explaining yourself.

Vessari Alean wrote
I'll do my best to come to the website as often as possible. However, as a mother of a 5 Month old baby. This can be difficult for me unless my son is willing to sit still while I go through 'everything' which again I think would be slightly impossible for me. I WILL however, help with everything else. Random RP events. Teaching RP manners and IM'ing players to keep RP flowing smoothly. Once a month however I'll be able to do a 'catch up' on everything that is going on. Since that is when my son goes to see his grandmother for 7 days.

Understood. Real life always comes first! However we do need managers to provide content and structure to the guild. If a manager couldn't do that for RL reasons for an extended period then it might be better if we give someone else a go.

Ja'Kasim wrote
I actually have a question as well: I've been using the roster page to make sure people are the right rank and have actually been invited to the guild. Is it accurate? There are some people I vaguely remember making introductions who aren't on the page. I could be wrong though.

I've taken a look through the list and there were a some names that I know had posted on the Introduce Yourself forums. I checked on these and they had not received promotional approval. One I approved, a couple of others I looked had not been approved for obvious reasons. But yes, good that you're keeping an eye on that!
TheVitulusMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 03:44 PM #17
Well some weren't even on the page of associates. I sent out several mails while I was going through the list and every one I got back had applied and posted an intro. Is the roster automated or does someone take care of it manually? If it's the latter, can I help? I find boring, repetitive tasks soothing when I'm upset, which is why I keep checking ranks.

Also. I've found several names on the list that are not ingame. Yesterday I invited @Lycanheart, who had apparently never been invited! I don't know if some of these people have maybe left and haven't been removed, but I don't think any of them are people who have been banned. I'll start sending ingame mails today.
EbongaleMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 06:48 PM #18
Varilora wrote
Another question. Likes and dislikes are not seen by anyone right?


They can be seen on mobile. No way around it - I've checked into it because I don't see them anywhere else on the site.
KathisMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 08:25 PM #19
Ja'Kasim wrote
Well some weren't even on the page of associates. I sent out several mails while I was going through the list and every one I got back had applied and posted an intro. Is the roster automated or does someone take care of it manually? If it's the latter, can I help? I find boring, repetitive tasks soothing when I'm upset, which is why I keep checking ranks.

Also. I've found several names on the list that are not ingame. Yesterday I invited @Lycanheart, who had apparently never been invited! I don't know if some of these people have maybe left and haven't been removed, but I don't think any of them are people who have been banned. I'll start sending ingame mails today.

The system is automated. Once a member's application is approved they automatically become an associated on the website. It wasn't always the case that members were required to apply on the website, so there might be a few missing there. I've also noticed some people have not used their account name or even character name.

Message me privately or start another thread to discuss this further so this thread doesn't get filled with one particular issue.
TheVitulusMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 08:35 PM #20
Understood. When I return to my computer, I'll send you what I have.
EbongaleMay 01, 2014
May 01, 2014 at 08:42 PM #21
As an FYI, I went in a few minutes ago and caught everyone up to a few days ago that has posted in the forums (I stopped when I found a batch already promoted). Everyone should be promoted in-game, unless it was missed from a few days / week ago. Hopefully I got everyone!
Tumjuk / KrulkarMay 03, 2014
May 03, 2014 at 03:30 AM #22
Dang J'sarr, nice work laying down the guidelines!
CalomelMay 16, 2014
May 16, 2014 at 04:32 AM #23
Understood.
KuvaleMay 21, 2014
May 21, 2014 at 04:45 AM #24
I have read and agree to the terms of service ;-) Let me know if you guys need anything. I'd be happy to help with anything. (I'm pretty dedicated to leadership roles) Ahnyamar, Qa'iit, we should get together sometime and have a drink over the Sellswords. Don't worry, it's on me.