AntiBubble Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 It's that time again, and the Project Team (PT) mods are up for re-election, meaning that the existing PT Mods will run alongside anyone who fancies joining the team :) The Project Team are in charge of the Education and Visibility side of AVEN, meaning they organise projects in these areas and help other AVENites do the same. There's a huge range of things to get involved with, from copy-editing presentations and sorting the Wiki out, to helping people organise stalls at various Pride events and raising awareness in lots of other ways! The PT mission statement can be found here, and any other questions can be directed to the current PT mods, who are: Hallucigenia Spiralling Snowy Me GoAllyGoGo The number of PT mods we'll end up with this time depends on how many people run, as the PT is currently smaller than it was originally intended to be, and I won't be running for re-election for personal reasons, so there's plenty of room for new members this year! Current PT mods and new faces wishing to run should throw an object of their choice (turnips preferred, but not essential) into the ring to be entered into the elections, which will be held in two weeks' time, when this nominations thread will close. Well, what are you waiting for? Get throwin'! :P Link to post Share on other sites
Fi_Loubet Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'll throw my tuning fork into the ring. [it sings brightly with a perfect A as it hits the ground] Link to post Share on other sites
SpirallingSnowy Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm running again!! *throws soft toy dalmatian into the ring* Link to post Share on other sites
ProdeFemme Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yay! Good luck to everyone running! Well, except this 'me' person, not one post and they haven't logged in since 2004!? I'm just not feeling the community support here, I'm not voting for me! Erm, umm, hey wait... ... :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
AntiBubble Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well, except this 'me' person, not one post and they haven't logged in since 2004!? I'm just not feeling the community support here, I'm not voting for me! Erm, umm, hey wait... ... :lol: There's always one... Link to post Share on other sites
ProdeFemme Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well, except this 'me' person, not one post and they haven't logged in since 2004!? I'm just not feeling the community support here, I'm not voting for me! Erm, umm, hey wait... ... :lol: There's always one... You better believe it! Ahahaha! ;) Link to post Share on other sites
ThePieMaker Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm going for it again. My first project attempt may have been an epic fail, but I want to give it another go. I have some good ideas, and maybe with some more fresh faces and hopefully a larger team great things can happen and we can actually be a team. *has hope* Link to post Share on other sites
ily Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'll nominate myself. *Throws muffin into the ring*. I've done a lot of visibility stuff: San Francisco meetups, working on the pamphlets, organizing us for the SF pride parade. I'm passionate about getting AVEN and asexuality into the "real world" and would like to try to come up with ways to encourage/enable more people to do this in their communities. Okay, I don't know if I'm supposed to sell myself here or not, so I'll stop now. ;) Link to post Share on other sites
AntiBubble Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 That's a good point actually Ily - shall I open up a Q+A thread for nominees when voting starts? What do people think? Link to post Share on other sites
AkiraCoinTykiGotBetaMuffin Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Sounds go Bubble, go with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Kudos to everyone putting themselves up for this. Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yay! New PT members (and veterans, too!). Make AVEN proud and let the world know that asexy peeps are awesome. *looks forward to the new team and returning team members* *awaits election* *awaits new projects* Link to post Share on other sites
KayleeSaeihr Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'll put my hand up :) Link to post Share on other sites
Coleslaw Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I hate to be a sour apple here, but... The PT was always meant to be five members large. In the first election, there was a tie for fifth, so we made six positions. We decided last year to keep it back down at five. If we have five active, dedicated PT mods, then we really shouldn't need to create more positions. It was supposed to be five and I think it should stay at five. I'd rather see five dedicated members, voted in democratically, than ten members who don't stay active or dedicated and are basically just given positions on the team. I'd also like to see some campaigning... What do people want to bring to the PT? How do they want to create visibility and educate? I hate to make it seem like this is such a big deal when, really, it's a position on an internet forum, but I do feel strongly about this. Why should there even be a position if people aren't making a commitment to it? Why not just have an un-moded forum where anyone can just come in and do whatever? If people are going to run for a position, they should be wanting and willing to put in some effort to it. It's just my two cents on the matter. Sorry, again, to be such a joy kill, but I hate to see the PT consistently neglected by some of its mods and stagnating. Link to post Share on other sites
Fi_Loubet Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Coleslaw, I completely agree. I don't think anyone should nominate themselves unless they are prepared to make a commitment. And as for campaigning; I think it is a very good idea: AntiBubble is planning to put up a Q+A thread when voting begins (in two weeks from now). Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EGD Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm going for it again. My first project attempt may have been an epic fail, but I want to give it another go. I have some good ideas, and maybe with some more fresh faces and hopefully a larger team great things can happen and we can actually be a team. *has hope* Who are you calling "fresh"? *nonchalantly removes spanking hand from your behind* EDIT: *throws zippy puppet into ring of fire, but not because I want to run* (laughs and laughs--oh noes, what are you going to do, Fosco??) Link to post Share on other sites
. . .but there are sounds Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 After some deliberation, I have decided to make a go at this. I have several things I would like to do, though most of them are rather long term and require resources I don't have immediate access to. However, this might give me the chance to lay a foundation for my plans, and create the network that I am going to need to eventually launch them. Here is hoping. *tosses a hypercube into the ring* Link to post Share on other sites
Hallucigenia Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 On the topic of what Coleslaw was saying, I will not be running for re-election to the Project Team this year. AVEN is a wonderful place that was very important to me for a long time, but the joy has gone out of it for me. I'm not able to pull my weight anymore and I need to put my energy other places. If anybody on the new team wants to take over production of AVENues, I'll happily show you the ropes and give you as much instruction and advice as you ask for, as well as handing over all the unpublished submissions; most of the process isn't nearly as hard as it looks. If nobody wants or is able to do this, we'll let it die a peaceful death. There are other asexual blogs, zines, and online publications out there now, which is a development I'm thrilled to have seen, so it's up to you guys whether you feel having an AVEN newsletter is still an important function. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fosco Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 *hugs Hallu* Aww. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kos Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 We are all around here somewhere. Sometimes, all we need is just a break. Link to post Share on other sites
ghosts Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Aw, Hallu. I'm sorry to see you go. I think a lot of people here appreciate the time and energy you've put into the PT and the projects you've taken on. Link to post Share on other sites
AkiraCoinTykiGotBetaMuffin Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Mm I would say AVENues is still an important function indeed, it would be a shame to let it die. Other than this after a LOT of consideration(which was very warranted), though seeing whos running I doubt it will make a difference, I will throw a turnip in the circle, simply due to I love AVEN and would really love to be part of this, plus I spend enough time trying to educate people on asexuality as it is I might as well try do it with others XP. Link to post Share on other sites
ily Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Aw, Hallu. I'm sorry to see you go. I think a lot of people here appreciate the time and energy you've put into the PT and the projects you've taken on. We definitely do! I hope you'll stick around as a voice of wisdom. Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Aw, Hallu. I'm sorry to see you go. I think a lot of people here appreciate the time and energy you've put into the PT and the projects you've taken on. Absolutely! Link to post Share on other sites
Coleslaw Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Aw, Hallu. I'm sorry to see you go. I think a lot of people here appreciate the time and energy you've put into the PT and the projects you've taken on. I third this. Hallu, you've done so much, I'll be sad to see you go! Please do continue to hang around AVEN, at least a bit? Your presense and opinions are always warm, insightful, and welcome to me. I do hope that someone can continue AVENues. It really is a nice thing for AVEN to have around. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EGD Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 *drops jaw* OMG, Hallu! I hope with this duty removed and enough time, you will come back and enjoy it more so here again. *HUGS* Link to post Share on other sites
ThePieMaker Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Even if I don't get re-elected, I'd like to kind of see a Podcast run by the PT. I think it's something we're missing around here. Link to post Share on other sites
AkiraCoinTykiGotBetaMuffin Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Even if I don't get re-elected, I'd like to kind of see a Podcast run by the PT. I think it's something we're missing around here. Mm but don't we have the Alife podcast by Henrik and Rebecca, surely you could just work with them. Link to post Share on other sites
ghosts Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nothing wrong with having more than one, though! And I agree - it'd be cool to see AVENues continued. Link to post Share on other sites
SpirallingSnowy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I hate to be a sour apple here, but...The PT was always meant to be five members large. In the first election, there was a tie for fifth, so we made six positions. We decided last year to keep it back down at five. If we have five active, dedicated PT mods, then we really shouldn't need to create more positions. It was supposed to be five and I think it should stay at five. I'd rather see five dedicated members, voted in democratically, than ten members who don't stay active or dedicated and are basically just given positions on the team. I'd also like to see some campaigning... What do people want to bring to the PT? How do they want to create visibility and educate? Not to be a pain, but originally we had close to 11 members. Back when Hexpiral, Jesh, Nugan and other were part of PT, the very first PT had that many. Also, general members of AVEN were not able to start threads in the original PT before it was merged with Vis Ed and PT made just mods of the forum. I was elected in - with 4 others - to replace people in dec 2006: http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=20602 I did some researching ( cos i was sure we had more originally....) http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=18454 Discussion of replacing missing members - mentioning of why 11 was chosen. Discussion started by DJ about bringing numbers down to 9 : http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=19562 List of members: http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=17324 Here is the election that Cole is referring to: http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=24990 Now, this all said, I think it was a good idea the numbers were reduced because of the amount of people who found they didnt have time for PT. But i think perhaps more than 5 if people are interested and we have plenty of nominees but again, perhaps aven should decide as it is their Project Team. I think more than 5 could show more Vis Ed ideas and projects coming to fruition, but its not up to me. Link to post Share on other sites
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