Discussion: Member of the Month (MEMotM)

[psalms 91]

Ah that kind of stinks that the majority is against it..I would like to see other member's get special recognition of some type. Alot of people don't get recognition in r/l.
What if we didn't do member of the month or voting, but special badges to those members who have went above and beyond to help people each month? There would be no certain amount of members, just someone who says "this person has been a great help to me" in whatever way..
I know some would still feel left out, but people shouldn't expect an award for helping someone anyway...It would just be a nice gesture from the other party to acknowledge it..

Ah well, I wont give any more input regarding MEMotM if people feel it would be that hurtful to others, even though I don't understand it. Seems like others would be happy for them to receive special recognition, not be in the mind set "Oh I deserved it more".

I like this idea, think it might keep the favoritism down some or at least allow those that deserve recogniition to be honored

 

[toastface_grillah]

I don't think we need a Member of the Month feature. Even with safeguards, it'll be tough to keep it from becoming a popularity contest. And CF has more than enough popularity contests.

 

[S53]

May I reiterate my first point? Thanks.


No.

 

[stephanieamber]

Instead of a member of the month as in someone who has done something great.. why not just have people pick out someone who has been fairly active and engaged and then spotlight them - not as any kind of award, but just a "here's a member who has been adding to the community." give them a chance to fill out some sort of get to know you survey, and then give them a thread where people can ask them questions or respond to the things they've said. you could even do it weekly.

Then it's not about popularity, it's more about building community.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Instead of a member of the month as in someone who has done something great.. why not just have people pick out someone who has been fairly active and engaged and then spotlight them - not as any kind of award, but just a "here's a member who has been adding to the community." give them a chance to fill out some sort of get to know you survey, and then give them a thread where people can ask them questions or respond to the things they've said. you could even do it weekly.

Then it's not about popularity, it's more about building community.

Interesting proposal.

What does everyone think about this idea?

 

[S53]

It's a better idea.

 

[Miracle Storm]

Instead of a member of the month as in someone who has done something great.. why not just have people pick out someone who has been fairly active and engaged and then spotlight them - not as any kind of award, but just a "here's a member who has been adding to the community." give them a chance to fill out some sort of get to know you survey, and then give them a thread where people can ask them questions or respond to the things they've said. you could even do it weekly.

Then it's not about popularity, it's more about building community.

Interesting proposal.

What does everyone think about this idea?

Why is recognizing someone who has done something "great" a bad idea?

Staying up 'till two in the morning to help someone, that in my eyes would be considered great. And I think us members should be able to say thank you in a special way...

I don't see how this will cut down on "popularity" still people picking who has "been adding to the community" What will there choice be based on? Who picks?

I would just like special people to be recognized. Alot of us wouldn't still be on this site without a select few. Or just personal help, uplifting when your down..Some members here are willing to go out of their way to help others and I think these things should be publicly known..kind of like a cyber hug...that is better than the smilie.

I like the idea of the survey though..and maybe it is not a reward, but some kind of thing(badge) in their profile that maybe links to their survey thread? Weekly sounds good too.


ETA...not to change the subject, but does my font look very small? It does to me, but I got another computer and can't tell.

 

[ProfessorMom]

ETA...not to change the subject, but does my font look very small?

No, it looks just fine.

 

[icarusforde]

Instead of a member of the month as in someone who has done something great.. why not just have people pick out someone who has been fairly active and engaged and then spotlight them - not as any kind of award, but just a "here's a member who has been adding to the community." give them a chance to fill out some sort of get to know you survey, and then give them a thread where people can ask them questions or respond to the things they've said. you could even do it weekly.

Then it's not about popularity, it's more about building community.

I think this is better than a 'member of the month'.

I also like the idea that is being played with about acknowledging people who help others - some of those people in recovery, etc, really do deserve a massive thanks.

 

[CaliforniaJosiah]

Interesting proposal.

What does everyone think about this idea?

... I think that Staff has better things to do. Forums are essentially shut down so Staff can get caught up on weeks of work, and we want to give them this, too?

I guess I'm just not quite understanding what this whole concept is doing in a Christian forum. Does our church have a "Christian of the Month" award? And perhaps I'm just not so comfortable with a "you're better than he" emphasis in an ecumenical, Christian community. We already have a "rep" feature if we want to privately say "thanks" to another member - I think that is sufficient.


Thank you!


Pax


- Josiah





.

 

[joyfulthanks]

.

No.


1. I feel this could be problematic.

2. This is a CHRISTIAN community. Would your congregation have a "Best Christian of the Month" award? I can see a "Best Player of the Game" designation in a baseball game, but this isn't a baseball game, it's a Christian community.

I agree.

 

[Miracle Storm]

... I think that Staff has better things to do. Forums are essentially shut down so Staff can get caught up on weeks of work, and we want to give them this, too?

I guess I'm just not quite understanding what this whole concept is doing in a Christian forum. Does our church have a "Christian of the Month" award? And perhaps I'm just not so comfortable with a "you're better than he" emphasis in an ecumenical, Christian community. We already have a "rep" feature if we want to privately say "thanks" to another member - I think that is sufficient.


Thank you!


Pax


- Josiah





.

First, this is not a church or else I wouldn't be here. I am not one for organized religion.
Two, it has nothing to do with being "better" than anyone else.
Three, the rep feature is used for games to where the number of reps doesn't represent how a post has helped someone else in whatever way. Four, it is not a "christian of the month" award and if you have a problem with the name "member of the month" I am sure that could be changed.
five, i am sure any staff time put into this would be strictly volunteers.
six, your church may not give awards, but I would assume your preacher/elders gives public acknowledgement to those who go above and beyond wanting others to follow there example? I know mine did.



And I don't mean to sound terribly fussy, but I cannot comprehend how the majority find it so offensive for others to be acknowledged in a way that is public...I would assume that those who have spoke against it haven't been pulled out of the sewage by members here as often as I have being here since 2005.
Really I shouldn't say the majority, only the majority of posters in this thread reject the idea.

have you not ever wanted to say thanks to an individual in a way that was special, that is what this would be giving us the ability to do, to that someone we can't physically hug or shake hands

I don't know why I bother.

 

[JHM]

No. It seems kind of like the quote about those who give alms, or pray in public to earn the reward of approval from their fellow men. But that is the only reward they'll get for doing things that way.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Still listening to the feedback.

 

[imperfectchristian]

MEMotM so that it reduces the potential for favorites?

So let me get this straight...you want a member of the month award and you want to reduce the potential for favorites at the same time?

 

[Redneck Crow]

Another no vote.

 

[Bombila]

First, this is not a church or else I wouldn't be here. I am not one for organized religion.
Two, it has nothing to do with being "better" than anyone else.
Three, the rep feature is used for games to where the number of reps doesn't represent how a post has helped someone else in whatever way. Four, it is not a "christian of the month" award and if you have a problem with the name "member of the month" I am sure that could be changed.
five, i am sure any staff time put into this would be strictly volunteers.
six, your church may not give awards, but I would assume your preacher/elders gives public acknowledgement to those who go above and beyond wanting others to follow there example? I know mine did.



And I don't mean to sound terribly fussy, but I cannot comprehend how the majority find it so offensive for others to be acknowledged in a way that is public...I would assume that those who have spoke against it haven't been pulled out of the sewage by members here as often as I have being here since 2005.
Really I shouldn't say the majority, only the majority of posters in this thread reject the idea.

have you not ever wanted to say thanks to an individual in a way that was special, that is what this would be giving us the ability to do, to that someone we can't physically hug or shake hands

I don't know why I bother.

If your intention is to thank specific helpful people, why not have a 'thank you' thread or even a forum where you could start a thread with the person's name as title and anyone who wanted to thank that member could add to their thread?

That way there's less chance of cliques voting their own fave for awards, for example.

Otherwise, I don't care.

 

[MrJim]

If your intention is to thank specific helpful people, why not have a 'thank you' thread or even a forum where you could start a thread with the person's name as title and anyone who wanted to thank that member could add to their thread?

That way there's less chance of cliques voting their own fave for awards, for example.

Otherwise, I don't care.

..agree verbatim...

 

[Miracle Storm]

If your intention is to thank specific helpful people, why not have a 'thank you' thread or even a forum where you could start a thread with the person's name as title and anyone who wanted to thank that member could add to their thread?

That way there's less chance of cliques voting their own fave for awards, for example.

Otherwise, I don't care.

and how many people would actually read it? Very few I would doubt if there is a forum for it.
With a badge and link in their homepage is bound to get a little more attention than a forum no one would visit unless thy wanted to give a thank you..

 

[Bombila]

and how many people would actually read it? Very few I would doubt if there is a forum for it.
With a badge and link in their homepage is bound to get a little more attention than a forum no one would visit unless thy wanted to give a thank you..

Frankly, MS, I and a whole lot of other members don't look at all the little blingy things people have by their names, and never look at homepages either.

A thank you forum would attract the interested, and attract anyone who wanted to thank someone. It would be there all the time, so you wouldn't have to keep track of dates and deadlines for voting for somebody, and at any time you felt grateful to someone for a kindness or a favour or encouragement, you could express that gratitude. It would give individuals the opportunity to indicate what they were thanking the person for if they wanted to, as opposed to people voting for a monthly nominee because "s/he's so sweet!" or "s/he's the only Catholic/Baptist/Charismatic nominated" and so on.

My thoughts, anyway.