The Plan

[Mak]

... I am not sure what Mak wants to do, or if he is similarly trying to figure this out like I am. 

I’m figuring things out, like probably most everyone else. 

FWIW — I don’t have a particular passion for moderating discussion. In fact, I’ve come to actively dislike many aspects of it. I’ve mostly done it simply because all the previous mods got burnt out eventually and it’s tough to find consistent, active replacements.


If Clutch & Kamm are happy and willing to be active moderators, imo that’s probably more than enough for what is / should be needed. Ideally, a good forum has great ignore / mute functionality and other tools which make moderation not very necessary anyway. 

This is great for people / posters overall who can then control more of their own voice instead of feeling someone else is dictating it for them and also great for the folks (mods) who sign up to simply help improve / sustain something they enjoy but then end up getting burnt out, frustrated, and obligated over something which they originally considered a positive hobby. 


I originally volunteered for DBcom / Fish over a decade ago when I was student majoring in computer science + business information systems management, w/ a minor in journalism. I like tech, analytics, and writing — to give ya a sense of where I’m comin from. 

For help with tech stuff that’s not related to Mavs / basketball (I.E. my ‘real’ life) — I usually charge by the hour for consulting or agree to an annual salary. For the Mavs, I’m more willing to ‘volunteer’ for free because it’s something I’ve been doing essentially as a kid and enjoy participating (as a fan) on a virtually daily basis. If there’s any ill will or complaints or whatever, I’m happy to back off and step away. 


Overall, I’m much more interested in growing and optimizing a basketball site and community from a admin / technology / analytics / backend perspective than as a moderator. I did more of the non-mod stuff with DB.com when it was independent until we helped it grow to the point of getting partnered with FS, CBS, SI, etc. and have done much more with tech related to other industries so I think I can make some decent contributions but I hope there’s isn’t any inclusion of me in anything simply because anyone feels obligated to do it. 

I’m happy to help in anyway I can or is needed (for Fish, for Magick, and / or anyone else building a good place to talk Mavs and Basketball) but my personal preference is something along the lines of (1) admin / tech (2) content creation (3) mostly hands off backup / emergency mod.