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I think that maybe there should be Trusted applications, and you'd have to be a member (or guest) for a certain amount of time. Hand-picking them isn't going to work as the server grows.

Quote from: wildone234 on May 24, 2012, 01:33:19 AM
I think that maybe there should be Trusted applications, and you'd have to be a member (or guest) for a certain amount of time. Hand-picking them isn't going to work as the server grows.

Trusted isn't a type of job or anything. Trusted means that you have played often on the server and you're friendly to all players. so there is no need for applications.

But as the server grows, more moderators will be required. However, only trusted people may apply. But it isn't very efficient to hand pick them, since that bot all trusted want to become moderators. So, Trusted apps would simply be a more efficient way to promote Guests and Members to increase the number of mods.

Quote from: wildone234 on May 24, 2012, 01:56:30 AM
But as the server grows, more moderators will be required. However, only trusted people may apply. But it isn't very efficient to hand pick them, since that bot all trusted want to become moderators. So, Trusted apps would simply be a more efficient way to promote Guests and Members to increase the number of mods.

Trust me, it is not easy becoming a Moderator. If you want to increase the number of Trusted rank. then just tell them to go on Mumble cause that is the fastest way toward your path. Plus, i don't think they will implement Trusted applications. I think its a waste of time and it wont be legitiment way of earning their Trust.

Quote from: wildone234 on May 24, 2012, 01:56:30 AM
But as the server grows, more moderators will be required. However, only trusted people may apply. But it isn't very efficient to hand pick them, since that bot all trusted want to become moderators. So, Trusted apps would simply be a more efficient way to promote Guests and Members to increase the number of mods.

Apps for trusted completely ruins the point of the trusted rank. The rank is for the people who have been recognized by the operators and have been deemed fit to access water.

Whats the point if writing an App to place water, you should be recognised by Senior staff to be promoted

Ya, you guys are probably right.

Okay, let's just assume for the moment that this does go into effect. Do you know how much the forums would get flooded with these requests?!? Heck, the amount of people that try out for Moderator is large, so what do you think will happen if this does get implemented? The forums would be as good as dead. The forums would have forum posts saying 'Why didn't I get Trusted?!?' or 'I am not a griefer so please promote me'. It would fill up and up and up with worthless crap. What would happen to the people who DO want to use the forums effectively? They get cut off.

I'm sorry, but this idea is flawed. Hand picking Trusted members right now is the best thing to do in my opinion.

I think if they have a city they could become trusted. Why greif when you could lose all that you own?

I always say the best way to be noticed is to be noticed.  Plain and simple.  Mods+ are the ones who usually put forward suggestions for the Trusted rank.  However, don't immediately go spamming every mod out there trying to be their friend because there's a big difference between being noticed and being a nuisance.

Hanging and helping out Trusted's is a good way to get yourself noticed too.  They already have the trusted rank, which usually means they hang out with a mod or two, and there is a chance they'll pass your name along to us as well.

The worst thing you can do if you want a Trusted rank is to play solo.  You have to be out there making a name for yourself (in a good way) to get Trusted.  I mean, the rank IS called Trusted.  How can you be trusted if nobody knows you?


Cschurz:  Suggestion for you, after 3 months without a ban the server gives you Trusted rank.  Any ban removes it and restarts the 3 month timer.

Quote from: ViperZeroOne on May 24, 2012, 10:29:43 PM
Cschurz:  Suggestion for you, after 3 months without a ban the server gives you Trusted rank.  Any ban removes it and restarts the 3 month timer.

That actually sounds like an amazing idea. Of course, I can be patient when I want to, but to wait three months? That's a little over board

Quote from: SoulKnightGT on May 24, 2012, 10:38:31 PM

Quote from: ViperZeroOne on May 24, 2012, 10:29:43 PM
Cschurz:  Suggestion for you, after 3 months without a ban the server gives you Trusted rank.  Any ban removes it and restarts the 3 month timer.

That actually sounds like an amazing idea. Of course, I can be patient when I want to, but to wait three months? That's a little over board

First, it will ensure that those getting the trusted rank (automatically) actually can be trusted without us knowing them.  Second, it will ensure that Trusted players know they have a 3 month wait to get it back if they get banned, making them less likely to grief as well.

Took me 2 months to get trusted rank, and that's being out in the open and doing things in groups.  I think someone who's out doing solo work should be 3.  It's not that long when you think about it.

Quote from: ViperZeroOne on May 24, 2012, 10:42:45 PM

Quote from: SoulKnightGT on May 24, 2012, 10:38:31 PM

Quote from: ViperZeroOne on May 24, 2012, 10:29:43 PM
Cschurz:  Suggestion for you, after 3 months without a ban the server gives you Trusted rank.  Any ban removes it and restarts the 3 month timer.

That actually sounds like an amazing idea. Of course, I can be patient when I want to, but to wait three months? That's a little over board

Took me 2 months to get trusted rank, and that's being out in the open and doing things in groups.  I think someone who's out doing solo work should be 3.  It's not that long when you think about it.

Fair enough.

I recently got my trusted rank in 4-5 days of playing
It's not just abiding to rules and helping out. Be friends with some mods and just walk with the crowds as they say.
I also advise Mumble! It will boost your chances by a lot!

As a wise man once said,

Quote from: DJAlphaWolf on March 25, 2012, 06:54:06 AM
Going on mumble helps moderators and other players get to know you better. It helps them understand what kind of person you are and can be, if you are capable of handling the rank of trusted. The whole point of the trusted rank is as it sounds, to be "trusted". We, as mods and as a community, must trust you to be a responsible, kind and helpful player.

And

Quote from: DJAlphaWolf on March 25, 2012, 08:40:21 PM
Of course, the answers mods would give to people when they ask "why can't I be trusted" will also cause some kind of chaos. People will begin to argue that they have completely "qualified for a guideline....been playing for a long time...helped others...but all for nothing?". People have to learn to understand that the rank is only for the server's most trusted players. If they are helpful, they are not just being helpful because they want to get the trusted rank, but it must be of their own choice. Trusteds are role models in the Opticraft community: people who are mature, follow the rules, never grief, and love to help everyone out. Although it is a rank, we should not consider it to be one. Rather, it is a privileged title to those most deserving of being "a trusted member" of the community. It is a rank you "shouldn't expect to receive", meaning you'll get it at any random time, when the staff feel you are ready. Some trusteds have gotten their rank within hours, while some have gotten it within months. It all depends on the person and how well our staff perceives them.

Like I said earlier, mumble is a great way to get trusted, for those "deeply concerned" about it. Just being on mumble and meeting all the players, mods and even the admins sometimes, helps everyone see what kind of person you are.