Got it! (Both things.) I'm getting ready to go home tomorrow so apologies. ; v ; But will edit and start/finish around tomorrow. Thank you for the requests!
But I sang like I said I would. ...I politely recommend you listen to What?'s. Or Chev's. Or PaW's. ...Instead. There's one more lullaby coming up.
chev y u so meaan
I WANT NOBODY NOBODY BUT YOU I WANT NOBODY NOBODY BUT YOU HOW CAN l BE WITH ANOTHER I DON'T WANT ANY OTHER I WANT NOBODY NOBODY NOBODY NOBODY I...
Staff still present: Jayn Ashwin/What? Ienzo Kites Peyton Forsaken RvR Krowley Mish Sabby Stardust Plums PaW > All staff left What are you talking about? It's really disheartening when you lump everyone together.
No worries! I will try to have it finished later tonight or tomorrow. Anything specific you want? c:
no no she whispers
I really do understand what you're saying, and I acknowledge there's no personal attacks happening. First, I would never want to disable my VMs (completely) because I think that would make me even more unreachable, even with the PM option. And I feel kind of compelled to reply to the people who message me in a friendly manner because I don't want to discourage people from talking to me, and the invisibility option helps ease that compulsion. I understand wanting to be available, as well. But I still don't necessarily agree with banning invisibility for staff or taking that right away. I really think a compromise would be nice. For example, I just went visible for the first time in months because it seems to be an issue. I didn't think being invisible was hurting anyone and if it is, I am willing to compromise that. Same for the reason I'm not using tiny text in this thread. Since that was an issue that was brought up, I'm happy to enlarge my text for important things like this, but in areas where it doesn't matter as much (spam or my own personal things), I may still customize the way I'd like ... if that makes sense. Give and take, I guess. So I'm fine with appearing online more often. But I don't think that staff should be forced to do so, either. I know that it being volunteer work doesn't change the fact that it's work, but I do think that we should have a choice/option. So, like what was brought up earlier, maybe we should start looking into what good reasons for being invisible are. ALSO. Something I just thought about...I think there is a mod available for status updates that show up on your profile? I don't know if it cost something...It's similar to FB (I know, I know). But I always thought it would be really nice for myself personally. Then, instead of appearing offline, I could simply update my status with something like "Message if needed, working on KHV Chorus" or something. It's in a place people looking for me could see it, states what I'm doing without me having to feel guilty, allows people to see when I'm online and allows myself to express that I'm busy, etc. Also, RvR and others who are on constantly but not really 'here' could have it set to something like ..."Not here" or ... something. Idk. |: Just throwing that out there. I would use that or something like it and be far less tempted to be invisible. Edit: Aww. Thank you.
Depends on what 'good' reasons are. I am going to state my opinions on the matter. I've read through the thread so far and am genuinely trying to be open-minded to everything, so please don't look at this post as an attack or me just being cynical about things. That being said, please read my post thoroughly and try to understand what I am saying with an open mind, as well. I just want to explain why I personally prefer to stay invisible. I don't know if your main issue is with the higher-ranked staff like Super Mods and Admins being invisible, but you seem to be referring to staff as a whole, so. First of all, I have no problems being involved in the community while I'm invisible. I've been on Vacation for about a month now, but I still get plenty of VMs/PMs/MSN messages when someone needs something. I'm also actively involved in the projects that I run and try to keep everyone who participates in them updated. I haven't had one person ever approach me asking why I was invisible, or saying that it was difficult to reach me. People tend to figure I'm only when they message me and I answer right away, which I always do. I have never felt the way that Jiku described, with absolutely no offense to her at all. I'm all about community building. I may not be 'visible' constantly, but I try to express it and bring people together in other ways. I would hope that if something was -that- urgent, I'd be contacted regardless? I mean, if it's that important. I am also often available on Skype and on occasion MSN (only occassional because MSN chats completely mess up on my tablet). Speaking of being on Vacation, because of that I am not on MSN as often and don't have as much time on Skype, but I used to be a regular in those off-site chats. They should be able to tell you? I have no problem or aversion to socializing with 'other groups'... When something is needed that only I specifically can deal with, I'm generally asked. The -only- time it has ever verbally been "I won't message Jayn because she's invisible" has been with my graphic shop (not even staff related) and someone not knowing when I'd be online to accept their request, and that was months ago (they went to another shop, problem solved). I also still manage to do all of the typical sectional moderator things with absolutely no issue, on top of the extra things I'm involved with. I get questions and concerns about various things constantly, even with being invisible. That being said, in the past I used to -always- be online. As I started getting more involved in things and became a staff member, I started to switch off and on. I would only be invisible if I was only on for a bit or if I was heavily multitasking. When that changed and I became -always- invisible was when certain members started to message me constantly about non-staff related things just because I was online. I am genuinely sorry, I don't mind the occasional VM or PM, I really don't. It actually feels really good to be contacted. I have multiple ongoing VM conversations even now. But it is extremely annoying to be messaged at a constant as if visitor messages = instant messenger. It is extremely obnoxious to be working on something that actually IS staff or community-related and then suddenly 20 visitor messages just because. And then you have the members who will start sending "hi jayn i see you're online, why haven't you answered me 'how are you' VM?" And I personally feel really bad about not answering VMs so those kinds of things really get me. Hell, I have a phone number publicly on display on KHV just so people can reach me if needed. Everyone also has access to my Tumblr, Youtube and Facebook. It is not a matter of wanting to come across unreachable. I just personally have a lot going on on KHV and honestly the constant rush of random conversations gets a little overwhelming. I honestly have to say that I think that kind of thing would be annoying to everyone, especially because it's non-staff related. That being said, I would really prefer to have the option of invisibility. I am not saying -everyone- is like the above and I am not going to call anyone out, but you all should know that there are actually a lot of different members and groups on the site. Just because some may respect privacy and boundaries doesn't mean everyone does, and being invisible really helps me feel a lot more comfortable and in control. Sometimes I appreciate being able to seem 'offline'. If I get a VM, I don't have to worry about "WHY YOU NO ANSWER WITHIN FIVE MINUTES" because there's always the possibility I'm offline, and I don't have to feel guilt-tripped into answering. (Also, before I left for my break, I was on KHV CONSTANTLY. ALWAYS. So the messages never really stopped. I'm just now developing a 'life'. xD) I would really like that not to be taken away, but I would also really not like to seem unapproachable or elitist. Welp. Those are my personal feelings on the matter. There are multiple other staff members who may have other feelings, but this is how I feel and I wanted to share that.
Less CPU usage, overall just...Lighter/simpler (not to say it lacks the necessary features). Not as bulky. Kind of like how VLC is. I'm only guessing, though. I have Foobar, but I only use it for music. I'm running a rather crap laptop and KMP doesn't lag me or anything, though. I got it as a VLC replacement and I haven't had any problems.
I use KMPlayer, which is pretty awesome and capable. I'm not sure about the audio booster, only because I've never really looked for it, haha. Everything else though, check. Foobar is a lot more lightweight though.
Hey, hey. <3 Awesome! Thanks for telling me. c': From kawaii to badass.
Done, I think? Please let me know if you want something changed. I still have the PSD and stuff! I was tempted to add text, but I had no idea what to put ... I haven't seen the anime. :c Spoiler
What was the fandom your blog used to be for?
Sumiboooo. <3 Though Llave and Jake were tempting as well.
Wow. Can't wait to go home. /sarcasm :c
Exactly. I always think I'd be easier to gain followers specifically looking for the thing your blog specializes in rather than blog about random stuff like me. v: Like, I have a lot more followers on my graphics blog than my personal one. I'm not that popular, but I'd promote you. c': I just think once you gained momentum people would be more likely to follow you for advice specifically. But it's just an idea.
Why not make a separate blog just for advice?
I'm glad you guys like it. One of my new favorites. I tried a new mixing technique and I like it. Also, I forgot to mention that despite our one drop out, Krowley stepped in and this is our first -FULL- chorus. Meaning all parts are filled the way they're always supposed to be. Equally. v: So I'm very happy about that.
It's okay.~ Honestly, my dad doesn't know, and he probably -won't- know until later down the road, closer to the wedding date. My mom knows...
