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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Quote Originally Posted by f0ma View Post
    m_1512 for Novus

    Tch, we all know his deputy editor does all the real work

    I don't know enough about the reward to enter a debate, but I'll be supporting the boss from the sidelines He does deserve something for not only his recent stint as editor, but for his three years at the Quill overall.

    I attach this quote to the petition as testimony to the applicant's body of work in content. He did not just stroll in off the street and assume the roll but spent ample time learning the trade from some of the best content folks on site.

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    Yes.
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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    I don't think the Curial contributions count for Novus, do they? Editor for the critics quill sounds nice enough, but he hasn't been the boss for that many issues there yet. I mean, for Novus I'd like to see a bit more -- long(er) tenure as a Content Director or service in multiple Staff branches or superduper innovation in one staff branch etc.

    Curial service medal might be more appropriate IMO.
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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    I don't know of m's work in content staff, hence I have to trust others with deep knowledge of what he did there - get an assessment by Omni would be great!

    As with regards to what he did in the Curia, I agree with Asti, that's besides the point and Mega should know so. Curia != staff and Novus is for Staff contributions only, hence his Curia contributions are immaterial with regards to this proposal.


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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Novus

    This link displays the current body of Novus recipients. I re-present it in case anyone has missed it's placement within the petition.

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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    I'm seeing 5 editions of The Critics Quill, for a Novus award? Would be dropping the bar quite a lot..

    Has he done something exceptional behind closed doors as a content director?

    Tough words perhaps, but I've no problem saying it how I see it, devaluing the award for what should only be awarded to those who rank among the top of site staff contributors.

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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    he has been really a good contributor but hopefully more will still come so that we can say he would really stand-out and deserve such award,

    check the other recipients they do.




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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    I'll support this, Its about time we starting handing this award out

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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Quote Originally Posted by Lord William View Post
    I'll support this, Its about time we starting handing this award out
    lol why? To devalue it? Good plan..

    Nothing says awards need to meet a handed out quota..

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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    I believe it has become inflated over the years just as citizenship before the removal of the CdeC, So yes i want to devalue the award to bring it where it should be.

    I hope more applications for Novus come forward
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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    I would like to respectfully decline the nomination, as I don't think I have done anything spectacular. My many thanks to Megas for this honor, but I don't think I am there. I request the Curator to close and archive this.

    Thanks all for your time.


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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Quote Originally Posted by Lord William View Post
    I believe it has become inflated over the years just as citizenship before the removal of the CdeC, So yes i want to devalue the award to bring it where it should be.
    There are better ways to do this. Of course, this was not the place, in my opinion.

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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Tuveras....

    A tad bit of tiding up remains to be done, but we can do that buy spicing one one or two of the commentary threads.

    Curatorship.... Thank you for your indulgement, please dispence with this at your leasure.

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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    All I see are 5 Critic's Quill issues, is that it?
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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Opposed, nowhere near enough here. Novus is for exceptional contributions to staff in general, not just editing a few Critic's Quills and a short tenure as a Director.

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    Considering that m already declined the nomination I think this should probably be closed.

    But honestly, I don't think anyone should take any harsh feelings out of this, including especially the proposer and the nominee. Sometimes proposals pass, sometimes they fail. Many great posters on the site have few awards to show for it and some people with lots of awards have been complete nuisances and pricks in the last few months or years (such as myself haha).

    Not receiving an award on the first try can just be a motivation to work harder and perhaps be rewarded at a later date.

    In fact, I know at least one former Hex member who failed the Citizenship application a couple of times yet still turned out to be a great Moderator and Staff member. And hey -- even back then, the hurdle for Citizenship was lower than that for Novus.
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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Quote Originally Posted by Astaroth View Post
    Considering that m already declined the nomination I think this should probably be closed.
    And it was sent to Archives yesterday, but for some unknown reason, it is here again.

    Quote Originally Posted by Astaroth View Post
    But honestly, I don't think anyone should take any harsh feelings out of this, including especially the proposer and the nominee. Sometimes proposals pass, sometimes they fail. Many great posters on the site have few awards to show for it and some people with lots of awards have been complete nuisances and pricks in the last few months or years (such as myself haha).
    Honestly, none taken. I am touched by Mega's gesture, but not really bothered by the outcome of this, except one thing which I mentioned above.

    Quote Originally Posted by Astaroth View Post
    Not receiving an award on the first try can just be a motivation to work harder and perhaps be rewarded at a later date.
    That is one way of looking it. But personally, it would take away all fun from the work if I were to work aiming for an award. I do my Content work because I can do it and like to do it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Astaroth View Post
    In fact, I know at least one former Hex member who failed the Citizenship application a couple of times yet still turned out to be a great Moderator and Staff member. And hey -- even back then, the hurdle for Citizenship was lower than that for Novus.
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    Default Re: [Award] m_1512 for Novus

    Archived since the nominee declined the nomination.

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