User blog comment:CyberTheNerd/SOG Staff Meeting 5/@comment-7706473-20140820100708

Proposal: Regarding administration

Before we draw this to a close, I'd like to raise something I've been mulling over for awhile. One of the things we've discussed very frequently is the need for present administrators. I am not present, nor am I particularly administratorship-savvy. Anyone can learn the latter, of course - but it's time and dedication that make a good administrator, and though I try to have the latter, the former is always a problem.

I strongly feel that Lindenbree would be a more qualified full-time administrator than myself. This is not, necessarily, me stepping down; and assuredly not right now, at this juncture. For one thing, I do not feel that would be at all efficient, especially when we're all still a little on edge and there is a lot to be done. However - I would be willing to do so if that allowed for a 'space' for Bree to be promoted. Personally, I feel there's room for a promotion as is, even consider the conscription of Mas and Syn into the force.

Regardless of how the position is created, however, I would like to close this meeting on something productive and creative, and I feel this could be that. My reasons for nomination are as follows:

- Constant presence on the wiki, both in chat and the wiki 'proper'/editing

- Regularly maintaining a level head in all matters

- Long-term user of the wiki; less likely to disappear given time and diverging interests

- Works such as this that show a genuine desire and skill at attempting to rapidly respond to internal and external problems

I feel that adding one more administrator is justified because of the following:

- Large 'dormant' administrator population

- Need for temporary and present administrators due to reasons both of concern and efficiency

- Ideally, to aid in growth and expansion of the wiki as a community and as a resource.

I *believe* this would also mean more time zones are covered, which is another issue we've raised in the past. I truly thank you all for considering my proposal, and look forward to the 6th meeting held, which I believe will have seen many of these issues dealt with and addressed.