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Fri, Aug 29th - 4:37PM
Introducing the WebRing Super-user
Over the past couple years, we have worked toward developing a more user-fueled WebRing. From the inclusion of flags to allowing community members to process submissions to opening up the help section of the shoutbox to adding the "Suspend this site!" link - we're just getting started. We’re proud to announce the WebRing Super-user!
What Is a Super-user?
A handful of members have been upgraded to "Super-user" status. Each of these members have proven that they are fair, reasonable and timely in their handling of not only their ring submissions, but in the other rings they belong to. They provide support to other members, actively recruit new WebRing members, and demonstrate an overall care for enhancing the quality of the WebRing experience.
Super-users Are Fair
Above all, Super-users are some of the most even-handed members on WebRing. Super-users understand the importance of diversity of communities and are not overzealous when they process sites. Additionally, Super-users aren't shameless self-promoters. They perform their tasks out of a sense of pride and a desire to create a WebRing experience that will entice any visitor to return.
What about Super-users Who Abuse Their "Power"?
We don't appoint Super-users lightly. Each one is monitored for months before we upgrade their status, typically starting them out as "Helpers" in WebRing Communities. Above all else, we watch to see if these Helpers use their abilities for the benefit of other members, not themselves. Those who use their status to get their site into as many rings as possible or to build up their ring collections will lose their status. Any Super-user who uses their "power" to remove their competition will also lose their status.
Should you ever feel as though a Super-user is abusing their status, please fill out a Help request with the drop down item "Abuse/Copyright Issues" to let us know.
What do Super-users get for their services?
Super Activity Points! If a Super-user performs tasks admirably, they earn gobs of Activity Points and increased exposure. In other words, they become the Superstars of WebRing.
Why does WebRing need Super-users?
Quite simply, Super-users create a better experience for WebRing members, as well as for WebRing visitors. Imagine only having to wait a couple of hours (or less) to have your application to a WebRing Community processed. Imagine surfing a WebRing Community and finding only quality content. Imagine receiving accurate answers to your support questions within moments via the Support Ticket system, WebRing IM or our text message system (coming soon). Super-users make this positive experience possible.
Do you have what it takes to be a Super-user?
If you have aspirations to earn Super-user status, you need to get active on WebRing. Start by visiting the WebRing Communities you belong to and processing any new submissions as well as cleaning the community of off-topic or inappropriate sites. Next, go to the Help section of the WebRing shoutbox and offer guidance to other members. Invite new members to WebRing. Start forum discussions that engage community members. There are many ways to attract our attention, and Activity Points is the first place we look.
There are currently 7 activated Super-users on WebRing, and we have a small group of 50 or so other members who are being considered for an upgrade within the next week. These are the top 3 Super-users:
aussiedogs4 | innermurk | theodora_maffat
You might want to introduce yourself to them and pick their brains about all things WebRing.
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