epicur's dashboard

mork replied on June 07, 2008 14:33 to the idea "Highest Net Worth Reached??" in Hubdub:

I'd love to see something liken to a 'Google Gadget' that monitors this.
Adding the ability to superimpose the graphs of selectable friends would make it fun to monitor.

Markov replied on June 07, 2008 14:03 to the idea "Highest Net Worth Reached??" in Hubdub:

Great idea!

Markov replied on June 07, 2008 13:53 to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

Mork is a good guy and should be a super-user. It's easy to get drawn into unpleasant exchanges in the comments area when things start to get personal. I read through the thread in question and did not see anything particularly terrible. In fact, it truly pales in comparison to some flames that came my way a couple months ago. All that can be done is for the admins to do their best on settling questions and quickly fixing erroneously settled questions. Other than that, if users flame admins it strikes me as only fair that the admins be able to respond. Ignoring it and walking away is usually the best solution but let's face it, sometimes you just don't want to. Generally speaking, things here at Hubdub have been far more civil than I would have expected.

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

You are absolutely correct AAA. The 24hr pulse of hubdub is the reason it is thriving. – mork, on June 06, 2008 02:47

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

I'd like to point out that Hubdub enthusiasm is not limited to the super-users, and I cite this thread as evidence. It might not be the most polite debate in Hubdub history, but I don't think anyone could question the enthusiasm that was on display 8^) – anaverageamerican, on June 06, 2008 02:25

Destry replied on June 05, 2008 22:10 to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

I am shocked there isn't a market asking how long epicur will not participate in the site. We have seen people "leave" before.

mork replied on June 05, 2008 20:15 to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

Myself, I am Really Really Proud of my Humility... j/k ;)

In all seriousness, I appreciate the contributions everyone has made to this page.

The hubdub has had a surprisingly civil community in my opinion and the comments pages are often a very good indication of how intelligent the community is as a whole.
I regret any comments I made that did not live up to a far better standard which the community has established.

I see the work the superusers are doing and think the positive impact it has had on making the site run smoother is considerable. I am actually blown away by the amount of effort everyone is putting in voluntarily. My contributions have been fractional of what the other superusers are contributing.

The Hubdub enthusiasm Lesley speaks of is alive and from watching the activities of the other super users I know it is their motivating factor. I see how much effort goes into keeping an eye on the politics and sports categories in particular. It is impressive.

I hope no-one else was offended by my regretable wording epicur speaks of. If It is you, please accept my appology now.

Sincerely ,

mork

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

WHAT THE !

I'M SO UPSET THAT I FEEL COMPELLED TO DIVORCE TRI AND SHAVE OFF ALL MY HAIR!!!

(or maybe just giggle and move on...) – jenniandboys, on June 05, 2008 19:48

kruijs replied on June 05, 2008 19:38 to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

You made a good point, meanderdings, the title of the badge. "Super" user sounds like "superior user", better than the plebs. which we certainly aren't.

I had the impression that you already saw it that way - thanks, for clarifying.

Maybe you for your part have the impression some of us think/behave that way. this is certainly not the case. None of us thinks that way. Really, none of us.

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

and that skipper is a sign of integrity, kudos to you – meanderingsearcher, on June 05, 2008 19:08

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

my money's on jenniandboys! just think, our own britney! – InfernalMachine, on June 05, 2008 18:38

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

i'm not upset with anyone. just found this thread interesting. this is a study in the evolution of a social site with a competitive edge. one of the combatants listed his mood as indiffernet after a comment. i found this interesting as i found it to be a sign that someone who had drawn the respect of the admins would dismiss any concern with such a cavilier attitude. i find the superuser concept to be a very good idea and commend those that have achieved this rank, but, there has been noted meltdowns by various users in the past and there will be meltdowns in the future. i foresee a time when a current or future hubdubber questions the integrity of a superuser and the hoedown will begin again. even if the superuser and hubdubber agree that one or the other were right or wrong it will start as comment that is taken in the wrong way.
in reading your question again, i also note that you are defending the superuser concept by questioning why i am acting hostile. this has given me a new thread to follow; will the concept of "superuser" lead to class distinction amongs users? with a post-analysis question; could hubdub have chosen a better title for recognition of dedicated hubdubbers that would not have inferred superiority?
sorry if you thougth i was acting hostile and congrats on the title, i would rather have you monitoring my play time than some of the other users – meanderingsearcher, on June 05, 2008 18:37

kruijs replied on June 05, 2008 18:04 to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

meanderingsearcher, thank you for your confidence in us, hubdub, and yourself. comments like yours are really helpful making things better.

but one thing: what could a nuclear meltdown look like involving a super user? And another question: why are you acting hostile against super users anyway? we've had fun together in the past. you, me, the others. Why can't we have fun together since some of us have an "s" badge at their names? really, not much has changed since then - we're all still enjoying hudbub without any retentions. playing as we played it before, commenting on questions, reading news stories, investigating topics of interest, flagging inappropriately made questions; anything we ambitious hudbubbers did before.

Skipper replied on June 05, 2008 16:01 to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

I still can't believe the negativity against the super users... we're volunteering our time to make the site better... but whatever, for me just knowing I'm doing good is enough of a reward.

meanderingsearcher replied on June 05, 2008 15:55 to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

woohoo, i can't wait for a super user to have a nuclear meltdown online, and one will sooner or later, if admin does not have very clear and concise definition of responsible behaviour then we gonna be back to the inmates having the keys to the asylim's pharmacy

epicur's reply to "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" was just promoted to the most useful! kruijs and 2 other people think it's one of the best replies.

That solves it for me. It has been fun. Hope everyone enjoys themselves. Goodbye.

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

Just what I thought :) – kruijs, on June 05, 2008 05:55

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

I don't believe that anyone was claiming an abuse of "super powers." It was about one individual feeling another's language/comments were innappropriate. I was going to clarify further, but frankly, I'm tired, and can't get a clear thought out. I've become far more vested in this topic that I had intended to anyway. For the record, I think the super user idea is a good one. This is precisely why I don't want them getting so much grief that it becomes no longer worth the hassle. I was merely pointing out, above, that there could be circumstances under which there are legitimate complaints, particularly, if the admins do decide to expand the system. I thought I clearly pointed out that my example was hypothetical, and had nothing to do with what had occurred here, but perhaps I was less clear than I had hoped. – smidge76, on June 05, 2008 05:15

A comment on the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?" in Hubdub:

wow.havent seen a thread like this in a while..superuser or not this is for fake money so i have never understood y things get so personal..so many questions get settled both ways and this is one of the reasons y..some1 protecting their interests making enough of an argument to create a 2 way settlement...i had no money on this but if there was a specific amount stated and that specific amount wasnt paid y was a yes settlement used..from what i gather it was some kind of conversion thing but to me thats like asking will big brown win by 5 lengths but he wins by 4 and we say yes because its the spirit of the question or it wasnt converted to metric for other countries but thats just my opinion..regardless there will be problems with superusers because people will suspect users who can do things others cant but from what ive seen they look like they r trying..and the site does need more eyes..5-10 admin for 7000 some odd people in different time zones is too much i think without help – crudsy, on June 05, 2008 03:21

Rick K. marked one of epicur's replies in Hubdub as useful. epicur replied to the problem "A Hubdub representative (super user Mork) not being a good role model for Hubdub?". Rick K. and 2 other people think it's one of the best replies.