TOPIC: [SSRP Super Admin] Father Watson's Application

Steam Name:
Talis

Time Zone:
GMT

Link to Steam Profile:
steamcommunity.com/id/uncouthed/

What server are you applying for?
SSRP

SteamID:
STEAM_0:0:45068417

Current Gametracker Profiles:
www.gametracker.com/player/Talis/darkrp.zarpgaming.com:27015/

Estimated Server Time:
5000+ hours

Languages I speak:
English

How do you feel that your time as an administrator has contributed to becoming a super administrator:

I'll be honest and state that my time as an administrator has been polarising, at the very least. But in recent times, I've found myself more drawn to playing the server, helping the community, and setting people up to persist in it. As an admin, I have played a role in assisting with newer players as they integrate themselves into the server, serving as a mediator in feuds between veterans, and actively partaking in the testing of newer QoL features - most recently, I've tested the new Mayor level extension pathway, which I gathered some great notes from.

I'd like to help a little more with the community and take on a greater role if possible. I've been super admin before, I enjoy helping other staff members, and I like the discourse that can often be found among staff members.

What makes you a good candidate for the super administrator team? ( in this part you can go as detailed as you want):

I'm a relaxed person. I don't pick sides, I don't play favourites, I just, for the most part, vibe. There are obviously things on the server I would like to see changed, but I can see the growth in style and form that the server has undergone over the years.

I feel as though I would be a good fit because I'm a natural mentor. I apply everything I learn, I teach as a career and give everyone their fair shot - I, however, do understand when enough is enough. I've got a working knowledge of psychology (undertaking an MSc towards the end of the year), I work with SEN and challenging students quite frequently, and I enjoy a challenge.

I'm adaptive, I work on criticism and don't find myself getting offended if I'm not meeting expectations: I don't make it another person's problem if I'm not hitting the target in the team. I persevere, try again, until I get it right, and always try to improve upon the formula and base my improvements on the feedback I've received.

I've been in the ZARP community for almost 12 years, I'm just as amazed as you are that I'm still freaking here, but it's a testament to my enjoyment of the server, and I'm not afraid to be outspoken and vocal about things that need to be adjusted. I'm aware that in the past, I've been super for only a brief period - but I'm hoping that this time, I'll be able to push forward, make some great suggestions, continue working with a good team, and make the most of my time here, maybe hit HA.

I think I've proven myself to be a trustworthy member of the community, and I believe this is a highly important part of being an SA - people need to trust that you'll actually get the job done. Not just dealing with player-sided issues, but also staff-sided issues.

Explain a situation as an administrator you encountered that was an obstacle that required the help of a lead team member but you had to work around it when no lead team member was available:

I received a report of hacking in one of the events where supposedly the player in question knew exactly where the other player spawned every time they were killed, after reviewing the footage we surmised that not only was it largely coincidental, but it was that the player in question had essentially memorised the spawn points from hundreds of hours of events and simply had calculated where the reporting player was. It may sound simple, but by actually taking the time to analyse the evidence, we actually were able to figure out the truth.

Explain how you would review and handle an abuse report against another staff member:

I'd handle it the same way I'd approach any kind of abuse issue, carefully and pragmatically while thinking of everyone's feelings and how they'd like to be treated.

I'd start off by going to the abuse report and saying I'll handle it by posting the following message;
Thank you for your report. I will personally speak to the staff member and we'll see what we can do.

I'd then go to the staff member and dependent upon their story and the proof provided, I'd either accept it or deny it. This would typically involve me going to the abuse report and messaging on the thread:
Thank you for your report once again, it has been accepted and this person will be spoken about in the meeting.
I have also personally advised them on a better course of action, and will keep an eye on them.


If the report has no grounds for acceptance, I'll deny it with the following:
Thank you for your report once again; unfortunately, there is (insufficient proof/nothing wrong with what they did,
etc).


Explain in detail how you would act in the following situation:
A staff member bans a user for an excessive amount of time, how do you approach the staff member to ensure that everyone is treated fairly?

I'd begin talking to the staff member in question; making sure to approach them in a friendly, compassionate manner and helping us get to the bottom of why they banned this user for the time they did. If they explained it was just a mistake, I would look into advising them about doing it differently the next time. If they explained it was because of an incorrect idea they had about punishments; I'd re-educate them and make sure they know they can come and talk to any member of the lead team if they need to.

Explain in detail how you would act in the following situation:
A staff member is dealing with a user but is struggling to do so in an appropriate manner. How would you resolve the situation?

I'd have to supervise in some ways; monitoring what they say but also making sure they know the right way to go about being patient, caring and respectful of both sides of the situation. Even if someone's a victim, there might be a touch of vindictiveness to their report; even if someone's a perpetrator, there might be a smidge of innocence to their situation. I would look into making sure that they know that certain actions during a sit are unacceptable - there's having fun with it, and then there's just abusing your powers. I'd top it off with making sure they know that if they need any further help, I can help them with their next couple sits by overviewing them.

Explain in detail how you would act in the following situation:
A staff member accuses another staff member of breaking rules, how would you help resolve the situation?

I would help to resolve it by bringing them both to one side, having them hash it out and talk about it in depth and hopefully get to the bottom of the situation by hearing both ends of the story so that I can reach a suitable conclusion. If there's some credibility to what the staff member has said, I'll talk to the accused about it and tell them that if they keep it up (this is purely speculative based upon if they only had this accusation to their name), I'll be forced to bring it up in the LTM and make sure they get the appropriate punishment for it.

Alternatively, if there's no credibility to it, I would attempt to fix the issue by making sure both parties try to play nice and understand that they're a team and there's no room for discord in a team.

Explain in detail how you would act in the following situation:
A staff member acts in a disrespectful manner towards another staff member and or sparks an argument within the staff team. How do you resolve the situation?

Our team doesn't need any chaos. We don't need to feel uneasy around those we work with; especially if we need to rely on those people to help us get the help we might need. It's not a matter of telling them just to stop, it's a matter of getting them to understand that they're part of a team and that intentionally sowing the seeds of mistrust within the team will not be tolerated. If they want to cause drama, they can do it elsewhere, but we don't do it here on ZARP.
I'd bring both parties to one side, talk to them both about what this is all about and try and get them to see that they're both valued members of the team but that their attitude towards each other will not be tolerated and that they will suffer consequences if it keeps up.

Explain in detail how you would act in the following situation:
You spot a staff member breaking rules to the point of harming other users, how do you approach the staff member?

I would go to the staff member and talk to them about what they're doing, then tell them that their actions have warranted a speaking about during the LTM, and that they might face possible demotion if they don't make a change. I'd then tell them that I'd be purposely monitoring their actions for a short while to ensure that things like this don't happen again. If it keeps up, it may warrant me having to further discipline them. I think one good method is getting them on Discord to be in an environment with other team members so they can follow the right example, but I'd like to avoid making an example of them, too.

I've been told it would be a good idea to apply again. I'm not sure how realistic it is, but I figure it's time to give it another shot. I'm happy to try again if you guys are happy to have me once more. Wishing you all the best, and happy V-Day, folks.

zarp

Been around for ages and knows the server inside out, friendly and helpful too what's not to like

past experience in the role and always fair in situations, i dont see why not

Sound guy who is very knowledgeable and fair on the rules, unbiased and approaches every situation with an open fair mindset.
Respectful about appeals, and takes feedback well, would be a wonderful addition to the super-admin roster.

Sinz will be vetoing your application....

The nicest I've EVER met on ssrp

gave me a free gedf which started my villain arc.