MageGuru Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Erm..you can't have 3 positions. Well of course, I can't. Does not mean I cannot apply for all 3. I believe, I qualify for all 3. IMHO it would be up the staff to decide, based on ability which position would best suite me. Link to comment
nightcrawler1089 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 People may apply for more than one position. As pwnzrzpat said, you will not receive multiple positions, but you can apply for however many you want, if you're interested in all of them.-NC Link to comment
gnomexp Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Age: 16 50 Posts? Yes Fluent in English? Yes Country of Residence: USA (St. Louis)Education: Junior Year of High School: IB Diploma CandidateReason: I swing by this forum at least 3 times daily and love seing the new releases Posistion Desired: Daily Newsposter ('tis far more simple than reviewing and writing critically) Link to comment
crxmen Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I barely (as far as posts go anyway) meet the qualifications that your looking for. I'm 28 years old and live in New York (United States). I love the commutity and as you can see I contribute to it (Posts & Materials). I'm also an I.T. professional (who downloads and test just about any program that is on the web). My experience is as follows: Design Photoshop, IconWorkshop OSs Linux, Windows (Home, Pro & Servers), Some Mac. Web Content Mangement Servers (xoops, phpWebSite) HTML (Dreamweaver, Frontpage) PHP (Beginner) Databases (MySql, JetSql) Now, when do I start contributing? Link to comment
pwnzrzpat Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Well of course, I can't. Does not mean I cannot apply for all 3. I believe, I qualify for all 3. IMHO it would be up the staff to decide, based on ability which position would best suite me.Yes, you can apply for three, but the question is: If you don't know what you'll be good at -- how do we? Link to comment
Seph Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Pwnzrpat. I dont think you are part of the selection process. He says he could do those positions, let those who do decide, choose which one. Link to comment
Tricky Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Yes, you can apply for three, but the question is: If you don't know what you'll be good at -- how do we?Damn these power crazy newsposters... Link to comment
Unbeliever Posted March 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 pwnzarpat - you have nothing to do with the selection process, nor you are applying for a position. Please stop posting here. You are (still) a member of the staff so please, behave like one. Also you are not the one who sets the rules for applicants. I am alone responsible for the newsposter selection and the front page. And it is I who decides who is and who is not suitable. I can bend the rules i, myself posted if i find a person suitable. Also everyone can apply for one or more positions, it just eases the process of selection. Now let`s get back on topic. I have already started looking into your applications and in a week (when i close this thread), i will PM you each about with decision. I would also like to encourage all who are interested to apply. It doesn`t hurt and you can end up with a shiny orange badge Link to comment
Flarex Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 We are looking for a completely new, fresh and dedicated team of people to take the newsposting duties. This position requires a certain level of fluency in English, at least 50 posts on AquaSoft (it`s a necessary evil) and applicants must be over 16 years old. Why the age limit? I'm sure there are many people under the age of 16 who can type better then most adults. People will just lie about their age if it means they can get the job. Now all you have is a dishonest newsposter. Age shouldn't be the criteria, you should evaluate their writing style, and whether they can commit to the job or not. Look at me, no one knows my age because I choose not to divulge it; for fear of this happening. And yet if you look over this post it might not seem as though I am below the age of 16. Its the common stereotype of a young, immature child that gives you the idea that we can't handle the job. Just something to think about Link to comment
nightcrawler1089 Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Why the age limit? Though your post raised some interesting points, it would have been better suited to PM, as we're trying to keep the thread newsposter-applicants only. As it is, I will answer it here. Generally, the writing of 11-14 year old's is not mature, or striking in any way. Exceptions will be made if necessary, but these stereotypes have some grain of truth in them. If you are young, that doesn't mean you're immature, and if you're immature, that doesn't mean you are young. We simply need a starting point with which to gauge writing style, and 16 seemed an appropriate age. Your post indicates a certain level of articulation, which means that you would be newsposter-material (probably) if you chose to. However, in my opinion, you're the exception that proves the rule. Most 12-year olds feel special because they're so young, and still capable of using a computer. They don't try especially hard to achieve proper grammar and spelling, which is why we barred people below a certain age. Plus, it's just a natural bias that newsposters should be able to drive, or close to it. ^^If there's enough argument, perhaps we can be convinced to lower the age to 15, but I doubt it. We'll see, -NC Link to comment
GWing_02 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Age: 16, nigh on 17 Posts: more than 50 Fluent in English: Bet you can't tell it's my second language! (Yes indeed, I am fluent...) Residence: Rainy Seattle, WA. Pacific Standard Time, that is. Education: High School Junior, but I have enough credits and IB Programme credits to become a Sophomore in College next year if I wanted to... Reason: Being ultimately too lazy to actually go contribute to the community (I need to brush up on my graphical programming), I think this is the best way I can contribute. I am an avid forum user (I have more than 1000 posts on 3 different forums and hang mostly around kirupa.com forums), and though I haven't been posting much on A-S lately, this will most definitely change if I am offered the job. I have been a member for a comparatively long time. Job Request: Daily poster Link to comment
Acaeris Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Age: 20 Posts: ??? I assume greater than 50 by now Fluent in English: Yes and more useless languages like Uryuom Residence: Essex, UK Education: College (As in English College, not University) Reason: I am dedicated to perfection (not in the same way as Duckie, but everything must work properly or as close as possible) which is what has taken me so long with my own skins. Skins like Jet Black are beautiful but until Window's black text problem is fixed it will always be unnusable in some applications and so a perfect Jet Black port is still a few years away. Also, I need a reason for my mate to not sit at my computer playing World of Warcraft 24/7 on my account... Job Request: GUI Review As long as this is a once a week or at least a regular posting position, I'll be happy, the only problem will come when someone has to review my own skins Link to comment
godpunk Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Age: 22Posts: 751Fluent in English: YesResidence: Helena, Montana, USAEducation: B.A. in Political ScienceReason: I have been a member of this community for over two years now, although I have been absent for varying amounts of time. I am looking to once again assume a role in the community and offer my services as a veteran.I have been using the Macintosh OS for over 15 years now, and feel I am a power user on the platform, although I am not as well versed in the relatively new additions to the Mac OS, particularly the Terminal. I have been an OS X user for 2 years now, and also have valuable knowledge in the Classic Mac OS. I enjoy reviewing software for the Mac, and feel I can offer a balanced review that will take into account all users, be they novices or power users, owners of G3 iMacs or G5 PowerMacs.Job Request: OS X Application Reviewer Link to comment
A.K.R. Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 What does the GUI reviewer do? It seems interesting... Link to comment
jed717ph Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Age: 15 (turning to 16 this July) 50 Posts? Yes Fluent in English? Yes kinda. My English is a bit updated now.. Country of Residence: Philippines Education: Still Studying at High School. Third Year High. Reason: I just want to spill the goodness of Aqua-Soft.. My simple computer expertise may help solve the problems of this community. I know Aqua-Soft since April 2002. And I am an inactive developer now. Still, I categorize myself as an Aqua Enthusiast. Posistion desired: Daily Newsposter Link to comment
Seph Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 What does the GUI reviewer do? It seems interesting...He or she will revirew themes. Link to comment
Unbeliever Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 He or she will revirew themes. not just themes. he or she will review GUI packs, themes, skins, major icon sets or anything he/she finds interesting. After some thinking i decided to accept 2 GUI reviewers (one for WB and other Msstyes). There might me slight shuffling with the newsposter positions but that is still in the works. 24 hours from now this thread will be closed and potential candidates (along with those who weren`t chosen in this leg) will be informed via PM. Thank you all who applied Link to comment
A.K.R. Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 He or she will revirew themes.Is that exclusive to visual styles, or does that extend to such things as WindowBlinds, AveTunes, Firefox, etc. etc. ? Link to comment
Seph Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Read above. Unbeliever clarified it - thanks Unbe - Link to comment
gnomexp Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Oooo... in that case, can I also apply as a WB GUI Reviewer? Link to comment
Seph Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 We would need some equality on the reviews. By any chance can there be a GUI reviewer who only does WB if there are no other who fill in for the rest. If after the selection that is the case it might be a possibility, in the meantime however, the person that applies for GUI Reviewer should be up to reviewing any (and i mean any as in "could be any of them at any given time) GUI related material listed in Unbeliever's post above. Link to comment
A.K.R. Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Let me jump onto the bandwagon before it closes...Age: 17 (soon 18) More than 50 posts?: Yes Fluent in English?: Yes Country of Residence: Singapore (SGT (UTC +8Hrs)) Highest Education: (up to now) (Singapore) Cambridge 'N' Levels Desired Newsposting Position: GUI Reviewer (msstyles)Reason: To me, a theme is not just a theme to change the look of your computer, but also a work of art, and an expression of your style and artistic tastes. I also like trying different themes out whenever one is released, to see how everything looks and feel, and whether it is usable. Link to comment
Unbeliever Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I would like to thank everyone who applied for a newsposter position.You will all be noted via PM if your application has been accepted or not./Thread closedUnbeliever Link to comment
Seph Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 I have been informed we still need more Daily Newsposters, so please if you want to apply for that category ( - ONLY - ) post here.------------------------The Topic Has Been Reopened// Seph Link to comment
gnomexp Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 I'm still interested in the position and haven't received a PM saying no, so...Reposting my app so you guys don't have to go searching for it. Age: 1650 Posts? YesFluent in English? YesCountry of Residence: USA (St. Louis)Education: Junior Year of High School: IB Diploma CandidateReason: I swing by this forum at least 3 times daily and love seeing/commenting on new releasesPosistion Desired: Daily Newsposter Link to comment
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