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Make OldJim a Bright Spark

jelv — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:06:28 GMT

It was recently announced that OldJim was retiring from the role of Moderator (see http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,138508.0.html), a post he has held for many years.
Not only has he been a great moderator, but he has also helped a lot of users along the way.
I'd therefore like to propose that he is made a Bright Spark. This is normally done quietly behind the scenes but in this case I think a public recognition of the very valuable contributions he makes would be fitting.

(I know it's not normal for Plusnet staff to vote on polls, but in this case I suggest it would be appropriate)
Edit: I've just found when he was elected - December 2008 - see http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,71027.0.html
Edit 2: I've added the option for him to be made a Legend

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

w23 — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:14:21 GMT

And why not 'Legend' instead?

[Abstains from voting until that's answered]

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

jelv — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:22:18 GMT

I've added the option.
My feeling is that for users visiting the forums for the first time "Bright Spark" is more indicative than "Legend". We've tended to use Legend for someone who has made a huge contribution on the past but is no longer participating so much in the forums - I sincerely hope that isn't the case here.

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

w23 — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:27:47 GMT

Thank you

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

Steve — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:29:19 GMT

Jim was a bright spark in the past. Only one option left. Vote Legend ( I have )

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

benfranklin — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:32:55 GMT

Since he was a Bright Spark before being a moderator, surely he should revert to Bright Spark as a matter of course?
Legend being the other option, of course.

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

jelv — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:40:14 GMT

Can anyone remember who the other Legends are?
I've got John Essex (was he the first?) and Ian Wild

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

Strat — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:48:14 GMT

billbo
cogilvie
Ian Wild
John_Essex

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

jelv — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:52:19 GMT

I should have remembered Colin! billbo I had to look up.

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

dvorak — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:57:43 GMT

where's the damp squib option to join petlew?

Re: Make OldJim a Bright Spark

Steve — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 11:14:33 GMT

When does the poll end? Looks like Legend may have it.