Helper Application For Mcrichhuey

In Game Name: MCRichHuey
Skype (Yes/No): Not at this time, but available if needed
Teamspeak Username: MCRichHuey
Mic use: Yes, with a deep Poppa Bear voice (I'm NOT Cooleys!)
Age: 39
Timezone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Hours online per weekday: 1-2, after 5:00 PM
Hours online per weekend: 2-4, varied
Position Changes: Citizen to Helper

Introduction:

Hello Meepers! My name is Rich Huey, AKA MCRichHuey, and I'm interested in becoming a Helper. I'm an older player, here on Meepcraft because my kids play, and I have found it to be a kid-friendly, welcoming environment that I would like to be a greater part of. I've shared some of my thoughts about the server already on the forums, and I'm currently working on a couple projects that may be helpful in the future if I become a staff member, such as modeling the economy and finding ways to make a bunch of money. I'm a fairly regular visitor to the TeamSpeak server, where I maintain a low profile, speaking up when necessary to calm down some of the more aggressive discussions. I have experience running a private friends and family server (currently offline because Meep is more fun) with most of the current public plugins used by Meepcraft (Towny, etc), so I'm familiar with the command syntax needed for most moderator tasks.​

Why you should be Helper/Mod? (Strengths)

1. I have 20+ years of experience with online communities, both as a participant, and as a moderator/admin. I know both how to start AND end a Flame War, as well as how to starve a Troll. You may have heard that the cake is a lie, and that an arrow to the knee was unpleasant, but I remember how to avoid the Grue!
2. For most players, I'm old enough to be your dad, and I'll tell you when you need to straighten up and behave. I'll also do my best to answer questions you have about most subjects, and offer advice from my years of experience.
3. I like to have fun, but not at the expense of hurting or mistreating someone else. This is game, but it's real people on the other side of the screen. I try to use wisdom when dealing with interpersonal situations, and try to hear out both sides of a story before making a judgement.
4. I'm a professional computer geek who has been playing Minecraft since it was in Alpha state, and seeing a community like Meepcraft which has sprung up around some fairly simple modifications to the server code intrigues me. I have some experience writing plugins for other games, and one day I would like to have the opportunity to do the same for Meepcraft.

Weaknesses:

1. Limited amount of playing time - As an adult with a full time job, my recreation hours are limited. I would like to spend some of them here on Meepcraft, helping to grow a better community. I wish I had more time to offer, but sadly, I do not. This is probably my greatest weakness concerning Meepcraft at this time.
2. New to the community - I've been playing on Meepcraft for a couple of months now. Not as long as many of the players, but long enough to learn the ins and outs of the economy and the social structure. Like Santa Claus, I know who the good kids are, as well as the troublemakers. I don't have issues with most of the policies in place on the server, I'd just like to see them enforced more reliably.

Conclusion:

I'm a parent, looking for a greater role in an online community where my kids enjoy spending time. I have the skill-set to be an Admin if needed, but at this time, I'd be happy to just be a Helper and contribute in any way that I can.​

Thanks in advance for your consideration, and I look forward to your well constructed, thoughtful feedback!

 

lol'd at #1 Strength

Before I place in a personal decision, I'd like to ask you for your stance on inappropriate acronyms.
I'm glad to see you apply after your thread asking about what the role of staff is.

 

It depends on the context, and if the person is using the acronym to bypass a filter preventing the use of inappropriate language. Sometimes, people make mistakes/typos/etc., and those can be overlooked, but other times, they deliberately overstep and break the rules. It also helps to have things explicitly defined in the rules, and be consistent on enforcing them.

 

+1, this is the best reply I've heard to the situation yet.
You're a funny, nice guy on TS and I see you helping out a bit. I'd be happy for you to join us.

 

+1 I don't know him very well, but he has always seemed professional and mature.

 

Im sure you were/are Cooleys.
+1

 

Well said.
+1

 

nv +1 that was very smart

 

+1
•staff needs your voice
•you are cooley
•Even though you say you are inactive, I do see you on a lot
•Very nice
•Very smart
•Very detailed application
•You are a perfect candidate for staff
•Give this man helper already
Good luck!

 

+1
Yes!!!
+That voice
+Mature
+Father figure
+That voice
-You sometimes stop talking on teamspeak

 

Abby, I will endeavor to talk more just for you.

 

+1 basically what everyone else said!
- very mature
- father figure
- smart
- amazing app!
- that voice!

Staff meetings will be confusing and interesting if you get in! There will be like two Cooleys.
Then you and Bbycakes...

 

+1
+Mature
+Smart
+OP at redstone
+Hard-working
-Smells bad (I dun wanna let you become a helper because I am a selfish butt and I wanna keep you all to myself)

 

+1

Like he said, I believe you are a perfect candidate for the staff position

 

But... I'm wearing bacon-flavored deodorant today! It smells really good! Pig

 

I feel that even though I haven't seen you on a whole lot, you are pretty active. Your mindset is perfect for staff and you seem to know what you are doing. Your application was short, however it was filled with important details. Your reply to Slick's question is huge brownie points from me. The only thing that concerns me is that it is possible you will be bias towards your kids. I have seem some staff who are and I have also seen some who treat them just as a regular player when it comes to bans. So as long as you are good on that I would be willing to give you an interview. Good luck

 

+1 You are a pleasure to listen to! Oh, and yeah, you seem pretty helpful in TeamSpeak too.

 

-1
You should be wearing old spice.

Jks

+1
Good to see you wanting to take all steps.

 

Based on the above comments and what you stated in your application, you seem very capable of the job.

Just out of curiosity, what are your kids' in-game names? Just want to say hello.

+1 good luck!

 

Do you have a fever? You gave someone a +1 I've almost never seen you do that.

You seem like a great guy even though I've personally never seen you. +1