RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:but with Sleet being so friendly with many members of the forums, wouldn't giving him/her the mod position mean that there would be even more people who are friendly with a mod, making this seem like a friendlier forum? we'd have more people filling the shepherd role.
This is a completely valid point, and I understand what you're saying.
However, it's hard to find people that are as vocal and such a positive influence as Sleet. I'm not sure how it would be handled if a newbie came to another member (Member B, we'll call it) that was
not Sleet asking for help about the Mods.
Also, wouldn't that potentially place Member B in a rocky position? Member B wants to help the newbie, but doesn't want to have to approach their close friend and say, "Hey look, you're not doing your job right"?
Sleet, I fully believe that you have,
and I'll put this in caps so it's clear to everyone that I do have faith in you, OUTSTANDING potential to become a Moderator. I just want to make sure that every side of it all is heard so Rick and the Mods can make an accurate and informed decision. Sleet, you and I are close friends and I know who you are, and I want to make sure that if you do get "elected" it's because you've proven to be the best person possible for the job. If you get elected, it's because the best is the best, and it's the title you fully deserve.