The 'Shroom:Issue XXXIII/Director Election

Qualifications
Well, I like short and straight points, but I will elaborate this a little bit. If I get chosen to be director, I promise to keep inviting guest writers, to get The 'Shroom always on time, to mantain just the writers who meet our quality standards, and I also promise contests and those things for users to participate in. I think I did an overall good job this year, specially with the Special Issue, so I think I am fit to be re-elected. (Well, I was actually never elected at first...... anyway....). Ok, I wasnt planning to say this, but if I win, I will make everything possible to include a podcast in The 'Shroom, yes, a podcast, with actual users recording it. I have seen other podcasts made in other online communites I am in, so I guess this should work.

Votes

 * 1) User:Paper Pikachu

Qualifications
Hello. I am SMB. Not much to say about me. Well, here are my qualifications:
 * I am a Patroller of the MarioWiki.
 * I am a former Sysop and former Patroller of Userpedia.
 * I used to direct the Music & Artwork Team, and then I went on to direct the Pipe Plaza after I proposed it become a part of The 'Shroom.
 * I was also the Director of The Disconnected (the official Userpedia magazine), until I stepped down and became sub-director (although I have directed all 4 issues up to this day).

What I Plan On Doing
What I plan to do?
 * I want to make The 'Shroom more dynamic.
 * I will try to manage quality more than on the amount of sections or length of sections. Having quality is key to running a good newspaper.
 * I will also try to have more wiki-related and Mario-related sections instead of off-topic content. All of that other stuff, such as sections that involve users, can go to another wiki that needs it (like Userpedia).
 * I will try my best to have excellent writers and grammar that is not egregiously misused.
 * I will not lower our standards to fit any user's liking.
 * I know we all have different styles of writing, and that is perfectly fine. What I mean is that we need writers who have grammatical knowledge and are creative in their section. I do not want boring sections that will drive users to sleep when they are reading, and I don't want "teribible useage off gramer" on every line of text.
 * That said, I will only accept the best Editor-In-Chief when it is time for them to be selected. This person will be the one who corrects grammatical errors and fixes any coding problems.

If there are any more questions as to what I will do, please contact me on my user talk page or down in the comments section below.

Votes

 * 1) User:Reversinator

Stooben Rooben
Where do I start?

 Why I'm qualified 
 * I've been a member of The 'Shroom for two years now. I know all the ins and outs of the system, and can easily manage anything that's thrown at me.
 * I am a superb and dedicated writer. As such, I will ensure that only the highest quality sections are allowed in the paper; not only to reflect well on the community, but on the wiki.
 * To further that, I will not lower our standards. If someone can not write good enough to be a member of The 'Shroom, then that is their own problem. Not to sound harsh, but I am looking solely for writers that are willing to improve upon the 'Shroom as much as I am.
 * Because I have recently retired from Userpedia (and its forums), I will have more time to dedicate to managing The 'Shroom. In other words, you won't need to worry about me switching places with the Sub-Director constantly. I will be able to hold my own just fine.
 * I visit #mwshroom (The 'Shroom's official chatroom channel) and the forums on a daily basis, which means I will receive sections shortly after they are sent to me, and I take willing part in the administrative side of The 'Shroom. (There is a board on the forum for the 'Shroom staff only, where many important decisions are made. I will ensure that all voices are heard, and that any approved ideas will be put into place).
 * I have had previous directing experience.
 * Furthermore, I am extremely knowledgeable in wiki coding, which will ensure that no errors will be encountered on 'Shroom sub-pages.

 What I'll do to improve/change The 'Shroom 
 * I will make sure that every writer's work is appreciated. Our writers do things out of the goodness of their heart &mdash; it's completely voluntary. Those of them that happen to be dedicated writers will receive certain appreciative awards for their work. I won't give out an award because someone writes; I'll give out an award because someone writes well and wants The 'Shroom to succeed.
 * I plan to introduce interesting features to the paper each month, and each one will be a total surprise. This will make The 'Shroom a little more intriguing, and will introduce a thrill that has been long gone in The 'Shroom.
 * To further that, a section where readers can voice their opinions will be introduced. Everyone's opinions matter to me.
 * I will redesign the layout of The 'Shroom, making it not only more aesthetically pleasing, but making it much easier to navigate.
 * I will bring more organization to each release of The 'Shroom. The paper will be split into two sections: Wiki News (which will have information from the wiki, such as recent promotions and articles that need help), and Entertainment (which will contain sections like Fun Stuff, Fake News, and the like.)
 * I will ensure that only the most responsible members are hired for members of the Core 'Shroom Staff.
 * I will make sure that members are interviewed before being officially hired. This will ensure that no poor writers become a part of The 'Shroom.
 * Lastly, I will hold events during certain issues of The 'Shroom that will draw more attention to it as a whole, and will make people want to read The 'Shroom. Too long the paper has went without the attention it deserves. It's time to bring that back.

In closing, I will not be a "dictator". I'm not going to seem like an evil person when I direct the paper. I will be friendly, but fair. I'll give advice and help to those who need it as well. I want to bring a better balance to The 'Shroom &mdash; which I guarantee I can do. It's time for The 'Shroom to reach a golden era, and that time will arrive in 2010, as long as you elect me as Director.

Votes

 * 1) Tucayo
 * 2) Yoshario
 * 3) Edofenrir
 * 4) Marioguy1
 * 5) X

Comments
I am sorry my vote is so harsh St00b/Tucky :( But it's just business, it does not challenge you personally; just your campaigns...PLEASE DON'T KILL ME IN MY SLEEP!!!!!

Don't be surprised if my vote changes. It's a tough decision. That's why I've removed my vote for the time being. –

Hey Ralph, who are you voting for?
 * One vote per user

IDK. It'll take a while to choose. –

As much as I think Super Mario Bros. would be suited for the job, Tucayo, you have experience under your belt and as a staff member I'm happy with how you've directed this year.

Now that's a nomination! Ralphfan: Just because something "aint broke" doesn't mean it can't be improved, Tucayo and St00b have both listed no points in improving the shroom (no offense guys). Tucayo is simply saying he will do what is currently happening and St00b is saying that he has the credentials to do it but doesn't actually say he'll do anything except create a talk page and a table of contents and through the process of elimination, SMB's nom is the only one that stands.

SMB greatly details all that he'll do, while Tucayo and Stoob... say some stuff that doesn't neccesarily mean they'll improve the 'Shroom.

Stooby: About the easier to navigate look, I think SMB and you knew I was gonna propose that. WOuld it happen to be the same as The Disconnected new look? Overall, you convinced me.
 * Actually, I didn't know, lol. I just happened mentioned a lot of the stuff I did in that reform topic on the 'Shroom Staff board on the forum a while ago. But, it wouldn't look like the Disconnected. I have an idea of how it would look, but I'm still working on it. ...That said, if we were to (somehow) get the Tabber extension installed, it could look like the new layout I proposed for The Disconnected. --
 * WHAT? I heard the disconnected's name - disconnected has, we did that so we wouldn't look like the shroom
 * That's kinda what I mean. Because we don't have the Tabber extension (and because we'll likely never get it) I'm coming up with a new redesign for The 'Shroom. I guess it wasn't very clear. --