nnnik wrote:The worst thing about this is how this decision was made.
Can you be more clear on what you mean by this? No decision has been made, that's up to the poll, so I'm not understanding what you mean.
nnnik wrote:somewhere else on the website
That would require setting up a separate forum then. I can't say how reasonable that is, considering I don't manage the server.
[nothing further is directed at nnnik]
Concerning users saying "Only some people want it," "It should be a community decision." Well, that's why it's a poll. It
is a community decision. But if it was the case that we'd need 100% approval from the entire community, for anything, that's quite unrealistic and an impossibility. People all have different opinions, majority rule is the best that could be implemented.
Concerning the possibility of issues/conflicts within that sub: the responsibility is up to the parties involved, as I've mentioned before, if people don't want to get involved, they don't have to, which is why it's a
sub-forum. And, also as I've mentioned before, we will have rules in place (to the extent we may enforce) and enforce them. Anything past that is not up to the staff.
Also as mentioned, these posts
already exist, we're just trying to give them a home so that they're separated from Ask for Help. This is very similar to the gaming sub, which was created so people may ignore it (correct me if I'm wrong, but that appears to be the case) if they so choose. Likewise, they may do the same with the pending commissions sub. Moderation will be done the same: If people come for the commissions and make use of other subs, they still must abide by those rules or face moderation, the same as anyone else. If we get "toxic people," we will filter them out as necessary, as we already do.
Joedf said it best here, please take heed:
joedf wrote:This forum is meant to be open to everyone. Simply offering a new "category".
Note:
guest3456 wrote:Masonjar has a 'donation' link in his signature and in the past was looking for paid-for AHK work in his signature as well.
I want to be very clear on this. I have not now nor ever solicited my services in any form or fashion, either online or offline. I have only ever had a donation link, stating largely the same as it did before "Feel free to donate if I've helped you, it's very much appreciated!" The only difference is I removed the bit about not being employed.
I read and acknowledge you meant no offense by saying so, I just wanted to clarify, for no purpose other than accuracy.