New SMC Selection Process

**RaY_210** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Cuguy

Basically it came down to this. We had a lengthy discussion about his returning. As with all previously banned members that we ask back, he came back understanding that if he fucked up even once, the ban goes back in place.

I felt in the past some people were banned unjustly, so I contacted some and got them to come back!

Everyone who comes back knows they are on tenuous ground until they prove they have changed.

I am a second chance kind of person... willing to give people the benefit of the doubt. Ghost_Rhayne, perfect example. He was on the path of being booted from here. I took a look, talked with him a few times. He got involved with PSU and now he is one of the most valuable members.

People can change... the ones who can't don't make it long here if asked back.

Wow, really? I never would've guessed it! lol

**Cuguy** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Fon

His posts were sometimes exaggerating but it wasn't enough to warrant a ban. He even wanted to leave from all the negativity against him. Glad that he stuck around.

Problem was back then, his posts were deliberately overboard in 360 based threads and he was constantly being reported for trolling. Exaggerated or not, that's how it was coming across.

**Fon** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Cuguy

Problem was back then, his posts were deliberately overboard in 360 based threads and he was constantly being reported for trolling. Exaggerated or not, that's how it was coming across.

Since I got here I rarely ever visit the 360 forum so I can't argue against that.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Cuguy

Basically it came down to this. We had a lengthy discussion about his returning. As with all previously banned members that we ask back, he came back understanding that if he fucked up even once, the ban goes back in place.

I felt in the past some people were banned unjustly, so I contacted some and got them to come back!

Everyone who comes back knows they are on tenuous ground until they prove they have changed.

I am a second chance kind of person... willing to give people the benefit of the doubt. Ghost_Rhayne, perfect example. He was on the path of being booted from here. I took a look, talked with him a few times. He got involved with PSU and now he is one of the most valuable members.

People can change... the ones who can't don't make it long here if asked back.

Originally Posted by Ixion

Yeah, Ghost is another great example. A lot of people wanted him banned a couple years ago, but now he's the savior of PSU!

Could feel the heat of all those laser scopes on my forehead haha.

Originally Posted by Cuguy

There are some people, to misquote a movie, that just want to see the site burn.

Others, see that they are being really, REALLY childish and change. Typically, those members are fantastic posters once they put their egos and antics behind

Tell us how you REALLY feel

. You're right though...When you step back from the sad sack "my leviathan is bigger than your worm" type arguments, you see how childish it is...We have many young stars who engage in this still, but they are a dying breed. I said on my 1st pod cast appearance...PSU is pretty awesome these days and mods spend more time deleting bots than infracting.

Originally Posted by Fon

His posts were sometimes exaggerating but it wasn't enough to warrant a ban. He even wanted to leave from all the negativity against him. Glad that he stuck around.

Me staying here was mostly due to your messages, thanks pal!

Originally Posted by Cuguy

Problem was back then, his posts were deliberately overboard in 360 based threads and he was constantly being reported for trolling. Exaggerated or not, that's how it was coming across.

Shit was hectic back then though, in my defence. Things have settled down but there was a time when it was a shitty place to be for the people the site was designed for. I got a few messages over PSN asking why a Sony fan like myself hung around a "cesspit" like PSU and it became clear that as a PlayStation site, we didn't seem very appealing to members cause of all the bickering...So I jumped in more often to give back to those who only ever posted negative articles in the Sony section, or stealth trolled. Sure it was reckless and disruptive, but more than anything I wanted to show the lurkers that PSU was still a place for Sony fans to chill out.

I still do this today, albeit in a more creative, productive and non rule breaking manner. LOL

**Fon** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

Shit was hectic back then though, in my defence. Things have settled down but there was a time when it was a shitty place to be for the people the site was designed for. I got a few messages over PSN asking why a Sony fan like myself hung around a "cesspit" like PSU and it became clear that as a PlayStation site, we didn't seem very appealing to members cause of all the bickering...So I jumped in more often to give back to those who only ever posted negative articles in the Sony section, or stealth trolled. Sure it was reckless and disruptive, but more than anything I wanted to show the lurkers that PSU was still a place for Sony fans to chill out.

I still do this today, albeit in a more creative, productive and non rule breaking manner. LOL

That's the reason why I pushed for you to stay. I don't know how it started but the majority of articles at the time didn't make Playstation fans welcomed. It wasn't the same, Playstation forums I originally enjoyed. This place really needs members like you!

**Chille** · 03-05-2013

Who knows, maybe one day I might make it back onto the SMC group lol, *like that will ever happen, I secretly drugged everyone to get myself on first time, i'm not gonna risk it a 2nd try*

I mean err Tea anyone?

**Silver_Knight** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Chille

Who knows, maybe one day I might make it back onto the SMC group lol, *like that will ever happen, I secretly drugged everyone to get myself on first time, i'm not gonna risk it a 2nd try*

I mean err Tea anyone?

You used the same method I did. The only difference is when I drugged them, I got distracted and raped them instead.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Fon

That's the reason why I pushed for you to stay. I don't know how it started but the majority of articles at the time didn't make Playstation fans welcomed. It wasn't the same, Playstation forums I originally enjoyed. This place really needs members like you!

Yeah, thank you.

I'm glad I snapped out of that COA though...Had I been banned...I wouldn't be where I am now, amongst the best community around, writing about my fav game, playing it with my fellow PSUers and getting sent to Iceland to visit its developers.

It's just incredible how things changed for me.

**admartian** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Ixion

Yeah, Ghost is another great example. A lot of people wanted him banned a couple years ago, but now he's the savior of PSU!

What do you mean "wanted"? I still want him banned.

#GetGhostBanned2013 #Hope

Seriously though, I do prefer second chances for people. What irks me are those that clearly haven't changed - when that happens, I go mental.

Looking back at some old threads, it's interesting how things change and how things were. For example, a poster like Rad was seen as anti Playstation, and certain respectable posters we have now, were the scourge of the forums.

**Ixion** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by admartian

Seriously though, I do prefer second chances for people. What irks me are those that clearly haven't changed - when that happens, I go mental.

Now now. Aquanox isn't THAT bad.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by admartian

What do you mean "wanted"? I still want him banned.

#GetGhostBanned2013 #Hope

Now there's a cause I can get behind. Let's make this happen you fucking assholes!

**admartian** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Ixion

Now now. Aquanox isn't THAT bad.

Good one. #JuryStillOut

While we're reminiscing, I still miss the old crew for the Ausise roll call thread. Seeing how Dave's forum site is defunct, wondering now where those guys have gone off to.

**RaY_210** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

Yeah, thank you.

I'm glad I snapped out of that COA though...Had I been banned...I wouldn't be where I am now, amongst the best community around, writing about my fav game, playing it with my fellow PSUers and getting sent to Iceland to visit its developers.

It's just incredible how things changed for me.

Well said

Have some rep.

**Chille** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by admartian

Good one. #JuryStillOut

While we're reminiscing, I still miss the old crew for the Ausise roll call thread. Seeing how Dave's forum site is defunct, wondering now where those guys have gone off to.

Im gonna guess most probably moved to Neogaf, though it would of been awesome if they came back here, we had a UK rival thread for awhile but it was never as good as the original aussie one.

**BG_** · 03-05-2013

Uhhhhhh im new here, and exactly is an smc?

**Silver_Knight** · 03-05-2013

I think they changed It to select members council. I think It was senior members council. Don't quote me though.

**Blacksite** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by BG_

Uhhhhhh im new here, and exactly is an smc?

Selected Members Council. Basically, mods in training.

**BG_** · 03-05-2013

Oh, that sounds like a really good idea. Does it work as well as it sounds?

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by BG_

Oh, that sounds like a really good idea. Does it work as well as it sounds?

Yeah...we are trained really well. Our day starts at about 5 am sharp. We wake up then have to delete 20 spam bots in under a minute. Then we vigorously read the forums looking for unreported spam bots. The next day is rinse and repeat. Our training is hardcore and rigorous, but I think it's paying off. I can waste spam bots with just a thought now.

**RaY_210** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by BG_

Uhhhhhh im new here, and exactly is an smc?

Think Junior Mod

**Chille** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by RaY_210

Think Junior Mod

Lol im picturing muppet baby style mods now

**admartian** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

Yeah...we are trained really well. Our day starts at about 5 am sharp. We wake up then have to delete 20 spam bots in under a minute. Then we vigorously read the forums looking for unreported spam bots. The next day is rinse and repeat. Our training is hardcore and rigorous, but I think it's paying off. I can waste spam bots with just a thought now.

You sound like some sort of Elite Task Force. Hoo-rah!

**Blacksite** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by admartian

You sound like some sort of Elite Task Force. Hoo-rah!

I haven't slept in years!

**ps3isawesome** · 03-05-2013

I didnt know SMC still existed or I just havent seen any in forever

**DeviousOne** · 03-05-2013

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

Yeah...we are trained really well. Our day starts at about 5 am sharp. We wake up then have to delete 20 spam bots in under a minute. Then we vigorously read the forums looking for unreported spam bots. The next day is rinse and repeat. Our training is hardcore and rigorous, but I think it's paying off. I can waste spam bots with just a thought now.

We have 10 mins to get rid of it as an SMC or we get perma banned!!! Lmao