Originally Posted by
RichMSN
Personally, I've come to find this whole proposal silly and the title of Ambassador unnecessary, but it is a bit revealing how some of the posters in this thread feel about not having complete control over something in "their" forums.
Kind of like I feel about it. I don't doubt the good intentions which led to this proposal, I just wonder if an additional title is really necessary.
Originally Posted by
Markie
I do not think that I have ever referred to the forums that I Moderate as 'mine'. Clearly they belong to Internet Brands and Randy, and are provided for the benefit of all members.
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Originally Posted by
safetymom
I don't think it should be up to the talk board to designate the ambassadors. It seems the mods would know their board better than anyone.
Why should the Talk Board nominate an ambassador for my board?
(bolding is from me
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I really like (as usual) Canarsie's approach:
Originally Posted by
Canarsie
Speaking for myself, I volunteered to become a FlyerTalk moderator years ago primarily to give back to the FlyerTalk community in return for all that I have benefited from the community.
My understanding back then was that the primary role of a FlyerTalk moderator is almost identical to that of the role of the proposed FlyerTalk ambassador: to help FlyerTalk members get their questions answered and to make them feel welcome and comfortable posting on FlyerTalk so that they may be encouraged to participate more often.
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Maybe I should have said that before TB members voted
, but personally, I wouldn't volunteer to be an ambassador - while I don't think prior suspension history should necessarily be an obstacle, I do not nearly feel knowledgable enough about any single forum topic, especially when I see how much more other people know.
When I see a question where I happen to know the answer - and when I have the time to answer - I will try to help out, though. I think in that way, everyone can be an ambassador for FT.