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dixiegrrrrl

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19. If a group has no host, a thread CAN be alerted on.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 10:07 PM
Dec 2011

One of the alert options is that the thread/post be judged to not meet the group Statement of Purpose.
However, that throws the decision to a jury of 6 people across the entire DU map.

One advantage of a host is that important posts can be pinned.

Also bear in mind that a host can only lock the OP, NOT an indiv. thread IN the Op.
The thread has to be alerted on.

This group, as with the dungeon, could benefit from a few hosts. If "king forever" issue is a problem, the lead host could step down after a certain agreed upon period allowing #2 to move up, etc.
But bear in mind that any locked posts and pinned threads by #1 would remain.

I really recommend trying out, in due time, 2-3 host roster.

One host alone can be kept pretty busy, as I am finding out in another group.

My 2 $, FWIW.

If we cannot decide on a permanent host, we'll need to ask an admin to unsticky the threads on top Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #1
Not in my opinion. nt Old and In the Way Dec 2011 #2
I think there are functions that only Hosts can do that are beneficial. Make7 Dec 2011 #3
Hi, I'm here. eomer Dec 2011 #11
Well, it still remains to be seen how the conversations develop here. Make7 Dec 2011 #26
I could see Grateful for Hope as a permanent host. Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #4
Hi Bolo Grateful for Hope Dec 2011 #12
I think you both would make good hosts maddezmom Dec 2011 #13
Of course if either Lithos or undergroundrailroad (or both) were to put their hats into the ring Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #5
that sounds like a great idea maddezmom Dec 2011 #22
I think it's too early to be certain. greyl Dec 2011 #6
Oh, definitely. Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #9
I think this group needs a few hosts maddezmom Dec 2011 #7
Yeah, when/if the time comes, at least 6 would be nice. nt greyl Dec 2011 #8
Agree with multiple hosts canetoad Dec 2011 #15
Yes. And I nominate you..nt SidDithers Dec 2011 #10
Yes, there should be hosts for this group Lithos Dec 2011 #14
I think this is the consensus. Anyone who feels otherwise, please speak up. Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #16
My two cents... I suggest Bolo and Spooked Ohio Joe Dec 2011 #17
I'd be worried about assigning someone whose DU2 posts frequently clearly violated DU3's TOS. nt greyl Dec 2011 #20
Come on... Bolo was never that bad... Ohio Joe Dec 2011 #25
Probably not a good idea. canoeist52 Dec 2011 #18
If a group has no host, a thread CAN be alerted on. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2011 #19
Adding DUer known as noise to the "ballot". nt greyl Dec 2011 #21
If ever a group needed hosts this group would be my pick because.. Little Star Dec 2011 #23
I nominate you Bolo. Little Star Dec 2011 #24
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