Why Coolbies don't get the same power as Viewbies ?

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Posted: 12 years ago
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This doubt came into my mind after just a month after joining I-F.
Coolbies are also a part of Develpoment team, then why their powers are different than that of Viewbies 🤔.
They are just allowed for doing WU's and also make their own topic sticky.
Can't they could be bestowed the same power as Viewbies, Cool Viewbies, Moderators have.This would also reduce the burden when there is a war type situation in a forum, in case Viewbies are offline or due to some personal problems are unable to come online.
This is just my opinion, I m not favoring anyone, neither a part of Development Team of any forum.I am just a Goldie.These are my doubts that want clarifications.
Sorry if my post if hurting someones sentiments 😳.{Did not meant to offend I-F rules}

Regards,
Kalyani.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Well if coolbies were to get the same powers as viewbies, then why would there be a rank called coolbies? 😊

The reason coolbies cal only sticky topics is so that viewbies aren't bogged down by simple things like stickying WUs or games or other threads opened by coolbies. It's just a way to keep things working well. Also coolbies is a rank to recognize people for their hardwork.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Firstly, to elaborate:

Coolbies, Viewbies, Moderators, Channel Moderators and Global Moderators have completely different powers.

Like you mentioned yourself, we're a TEAM. Not everyone in a team/workforce has the same powers; there's always a pyramid of hierarchy, and there's always some people right on top and right at the bottom.

Also, like Sri mentioned above, if everyone in the Development Team was to have the same rights, then what is the need to differentiate between all the different DT members and their titles? But this brings us back to my earlier 2 paragraphs, that we are all a team; and everyone in a team doesn't necessarily have the same powers.

Of course, Coolbies are given the power to stick and unstick their own updates so that the Viewbies/Moderators/CMs/GMs don't have to deal with issues such as the stickying/unstickying of WUs or other threads. They also provide IF a great service by providing us with timely updates; which is why they're recognised so. Of course, the contribution of Coolbies to other stuff such as NLs etc is entirely optional, and everyone here appreciates their work; which is why they're bestowed with the title of Coolbies, cause they're so cool yo 😎

And of course, when there is any issue in a forum, members are firstly asked not to react. Secondly, if you have about 5-7 people taking decisions for one forum, issues are bound to crop up within the team itself, and it is not a particularly conducive atmosphere if the members of the DT are arguing with one another about what decisions to take.

Finally of course, not every Coolbie possesses the maturity and capability to be eligible to become a moderating member of the Development Team [that is Viewbies/CoolViewbies, Moderators, CMs and GMs], which again explains the fact as to why can't all Coolbies be given rights similar to those of the Moderating DT.

Hope this solves your query :)
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Originally posted by: KS_Shreya

Well if coolbies were to get the same powers as viewbies, then why would there be a rank called coolbies? 😊


The reason coolbies can only sticky topics is so that viewbies aren't bogged down by simple things like stickying WUs or games or other threads opened by coolbies. It's just a way to keep things working well. Also coolbies is a rank to recognize people for their hardwork.


Thanks Shreya for clearing my doubts.
I always wonder why Coolbies are allowed this but with your answers my queries are solved.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Originally posted by: BalamPichkaari

Firstly, to elaborate:

Coolbies, Viewbies, Moderators, Channel Moderators and Global Moderators have completely different powers.

Like you mentioned yourself, we're a TEAM. Not everyone in a team/workforce has the same powers; there's always a pyramid of hierarchy, and there's always some people right on top and right at the bottom.

Also, like Sri mentioned above, if everyone in the Development Team was to have the same rights, then what is the need to differentiate between all the different DT members and their titles? But this brings us back to my earlier 2 paragraphs, that we are all a team; and everyone in a team doesn't necessarily have the same powers.

Of course, Coolbies are given the power to stick and unstick their own updates so that the Viewbies/Moderators/CMs/GMs don't have to deal with issues such as the stickying/unstickying of WUs or other threads. They also provide IF a great service by providing us with timely updates; which is why they're recognised so. Of course, the contribution of Coolbies to other stuff such as NLs etc is entirely optional, and everyone here appreciates their work; which is why they're bestowed with the title of Coolbies, cause they're so cool yo 😎

And of course, when there is any issue in a forum, members are firstly asked not to react. Secondly, if you have about 5-7 people taking decisions for one forum, issues are bound to crop up within the team itself, and it is not a particularly conducive atmosphere if the members of the DT are arguing with one another about what decisions to take.

Finally of course, not every Coolbie possesses the maturity and capability to be eligible to become a moderating member of the Development Team [that is Viewbies/CoolViewbies, Moderators, CMs and GMs], which again explains the fact as to why can't all Coolbies be given rights similar to those of the Moderating DT.

Hope this solves your query :)


Thanks, Balam Pichkaari {Sorry I do not know your real name} for the elaborate explanation.
This definitely clears the doubts that I had in my mind.
Yes Coolbies are also an important part of I-F, and also they are cool too 😎.
And of @bold, you are right that not every has the capabiliy of handling sensitive issues very well, so yes you are right.
And again thank you for a detailed answer 😊.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Hey,
Coolbies are members who do written update and help in keeping healthy discussion be maintained in a forum Coolbies are non-moderating DTs,where as Viewbies duties includes maintaining forum decorum and viewbies come under moderating DTs.

As mentioned above by shreya and ritz , each position in development team have different rights.The powers and duties increase with the position .
Closing the topic as your doubt is cleared.
-S/C Team

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