Lady Vulpix has been promoted.

[Andrew]

Dear TPM,

Kevin has admined Lady Vulpix/Lady G/Gabi. There are now three admins. Suzie/Little Pikachu and Chris are the other two.

Post any congratulations, comments, etc in this topic.

Please commence discussion.

[SystematicRevolution]

Fine by me. I've never had any issues with her that really meant anything.

[Angel Blossom]

This just proves Kevin has no fucking idea what he's doing and needs to go away forever.

ZAK 4 ADMIN! ^_^;

[Kurosakura]

Congrats, I don't know her well enough to provide input.

[SystematicRevolution]

Right Kris, Kevin hasn't been doing web development for over ten years. He also hasn't been running this board for nearly as long.

I think whining about it is silly and pointless.

[Angel Blossom]

Right Kris, Kevin hasn't been doing web development for over ten years. He also hasn't been running this board for nearly as long.

I think whining about it is silly and pointless.

Yeah Nate, you're right! My apologies for posting my thoughts on Lady Vulpix's promotion and Kevin's impromptu decision; clearly I was wrong in assuming that was the purpose of this topic.

Idiot.

[Roy Karrde]

As some one who knows alot about what goes around in the back ground of the forum all I can say is its about time we have a new admin around. Although I am glad LP is back too! Now maybe we can get Zak and Andrew on there too... unless they do the drunk posties again, we don't need anymore drunk admins. ~.^

[Telume]

I already said congrats a bunch of times but I guess one more time wouldn't hurt.

[Jeff]

I already said congrats a bunch of times but I guess one more time wouldn't hurt.

Ditto.

Congrats Gabi!

[mr_pikachu]

Yes, congratulations, Gabi! You definitely earned this.

[Mikachu Yukitatsu]

mr_pikachu just freaking posted!?!!

Well congratulations! Now I'm off to see the returning of mr_pikachu, so see you!

[Fett One]

Ditto.

Congrats Gabi!

I third that. Congrats LV.

[The Blue Avenger]

Congrats, Gabi!

[SystematicRevolution]

Yeah Nate, you're right! My apologies for posting my thoughts on Lady Vulpix's promotion and Kevin's impromptu decision; clearly I was wrong in assuming that was the purpose of this topic.

Idiot.

What even makes you think that the decision was made without any kind of thought? Kevin is not stupid. He doesn't just admin people for the fun of it.

Why don't you stop trying to provoke flame wars by childishly tossing around insults? Really, take a moment to grow up, if you please. If I was an admin, you would probably be at the top of the list to be banned, considering the complete lack of finesse and integrity and all the trolling present in the majority of your posts since your return.

Incidentally, the comment I made saying that it was silly and pointless to whine about Gabi's position was NOT directed at you. And I apologise if it seemed so. It was a general statement.

[Angel Blossom]

WELL SUE ME FOR NOT WANTING TPM FORUMS TO BE RUN BY HITLER FEMALE #2 And yeah, expressing how I really feel sure is 'trolling'. Good one, Nate.

It's no wonder you and dashira make a perfect e-couple.

[Roy Karrde]

Angel seriously calm down, this is a congrats thread for Lady V, not a flame war thread. Seriously guys lets keep this a happy thread.

[SystematicRevolution]

WELL SUE ME FOR NOT WANTING TPM FORUMS TO BE RUN BY HITLER FEMALE #2 And yeah, expressing how I really feel sure is 'trolling'. Good one, Nate.

It's no wonder you and dashira make a perfect e-couple.

Trolling is the act of purposefully antagonizing other people on the internet, generally on message boards.

Ashley and I being an e-couple is old news as of around five years ago.

Now if this topic may continue as its original purpose without needless trolling...

CONGRATS GABI!

[Angel Blossom]

Trolling is the act of purposefully antagonizing other people on the internet, generally on message boards.

Ashley and I being an e-couple is old news as of around five years ago.

If nobody sees eye-to-eye with me, then too bad, but I wouldn't call that 'trolling'. Sometimes the truth hurts. I also know there are quite a number of people who share my point of view, but are yet to post (or are too afraid, understandably so).

Most of the people who are praising Lady Vulpix right now are probably just seeking an e-promotion anyway.

[Kurosakura]

If nobody sees eye-to-eye with me, then too bad, but I wouldn't call that 'trolling'. Sometimes the truth hurts. I also know there are quite a number of people who share my point of view, but are yet to post (or are too afraid, understandably so).

Most of the people who are praising Lady Vulpix right now are probably just seeking an e-promotion anyway.

What's there to gain from a promotion on a half-dead Pokemon forum?

Anyways, people, don't feed this troll lady, it gives her more strength and she gets more lulz! Ignore her, don't respond to her trolling, and our problems are solved.

[Zak]

If nobody sees eye-to-eye with me, then too bad, but I wouldn't call that 'trolling'. Sometimes the truth hurts. I also know there are quite a number of people who share my point of view, but are yet to post (or are too afraid, understandably so).

Most of the people who are praising Lady Vulpix right now are probably just seeking an e-promotion anyway.

I completely understand where you're coming from, Kris, I mean you certainly aren't the only one who feels this way about Gabi's position. But if you really want the best for TPM, as she might and I know I do, you could at least come up with some better arguments supporting your case. Not trying to be mean or anything, just a tip. You're more likely to get people on your side in the matter if you use a more convincing argument, like why exactly you have a problem with her. I am quite sure that would come across better than "Kevin has no clue what he's doing".

I'm still neutral on the matter, though. But I will say, I reeaally don't think Nate was going for an "e-promotion".

EDIT: Also I admit I'm a bit hammered right now so I'll probably post more about this matter tomorrow even though I gave a rather coherent response as far as I'm concered.

[Telume]

Come on let's keep this civil, this is a congratulations thread.

[Kurosakura]

I agree with Telume, this is getting out of hand. There's no need for a giant flame war anytime, anywhere, because it seems like you're trolling for the lulz.

[SystematicRevolution]

I don't at all have a problem with your opinion on Gabi. I understand that there are people that have problems with her. Nobody in the history of the world has ever been 100% supported. I was just stating that Kevin didn't just pick her name out of a hat, that's all.

[Angel Blossom]

Okay, Zak. Here you go: http://www.pokemasters.net/forums/sh...&postcount=230 - That post neatly sums up why I oppose this decision, in particular points #2 and #8. The forums will never move forward with Lady Vulpix as an admin. Of course, I'm assuming the other moderators had a major role to play in this (not just Kevin), but the majority of them are basically mini-Lady Vulpix's who are as clueless as Kevin as to what's best for the forum.

Major changes need to be made at TPM if we want to move forward and attract more people than simply 1-2 random ASB folk. In fact, take a look at the website revival project. It was a great idea, but Kevin is clearly in no rush to update http://www.pokemasters.net/ to reflect the hard work Jeff and company made. Newsflash: a .tk domain isn't going to improve activity around here, but hey, let's prolong the website update for as long as possible until it's too late to 'save' TPM. Actually, it might already be too late since the release of HGSS in Japan is just days away - that could've been TPM's golden opportunity lost right then and there. Instead, Kevin deemed it more important to admin somebody who would do nothing or very little to help TPM progress. It's like... what? Fabulous job there.

What other changes need to be made? I'm not sure, but I can tell you one thing: there's no point discussing that at the moment. With Lady Vulpix and Little_Pikachu both strongly resistant to any sort of change, and Kevin slapping everybody in the face who spent all that time and effort on the revival project, it's pretty much "gg" for the integrity and future of the website and forums.

Edit: I'm not trying to persuade people to accept my argument. I already know how hard that will be considering Lady Vulpix has nearly every moderator and member under her spell, but I'm just being honest and realistic here. The forums are already in a dreary state, and I just can't envisage her improving the forums because of her skepticism to change. And Kevin's first priority should've been to update the website, but instead, he prefers tossing shit at those who are trying their damned hardest to make TPM a better place. Don't tell me I'm the only person who finds that ludicrous. :/

[Zak]

Okay, Zak. Here you go: http://www.pokemasters.net/forums/sh...&postcount=230 - That post neatly sums up why I oppose this decision, in particular points #2 and #8. The forums will never move forward with Lady Vulpix as an admin. Of course, I'm assuming the other moderators had a major role to play in this (not just Kevin), but the majority of them are basically mini-Lady Vulpix's who are as clueless as Kevin as to what's best for the forum.

Major changes need to be made at TPM if we want to move forward and attract more people than simply 1-2 random ASB folk. In fact, take a look at the website revival project. It was a great idea, but Kevin is clearly in no rush to update http://www.pokemasters.net/ to reflect the hard work Jeff and company made. Newsflash: a .tk domain isn't going to improve activity around here, but hey, let's prolong the website update for as long as possible until it's too late to 'save' TPM. Actually, it might already be too late since the release of HGSS in Japan is just days away - that could've been TPM's golden opportunity lost right then and there. Instead, Kevin deemed it more important to admin somebody who would do nothing or very little to help TPM progress. It's like... what? Fabulous job there.

What other changes need to be made? I'm not sure, but I can tell you one thing: there's no point discussing that at the moment. With Lady Vulpix and Little_Pikachu both strongly resistant to any sort of change, and Kevin slapping everybody in the face who spent all that time and effort on the revival project, it's pretty much "gg" for the integrity and future of the website and forums.

Edit: I'm not trying to persuade people to accept my argument. I already know how hard that will be considering Lady Vulpix has nearly every moderator and member under her spell, but I'm just being honest and realistic here. The forums are already in a dreary state, and I just can't envisage her improving the forums because of her skepticism to change. And Kevin's first priority should've been to update the website, but instead, he prefers tossing shit at those who are trying their damned hardest to make TPM a better place. Don't tell me I'm the only person who finds that ludicrous. :/

Erm, okay. Except for the part about other moderators being involved in this whole thing and her "having nearly every moderator under her spell". Absolutely nobody else was involved in this, it just randomly happened, shocking many of us in the process. You'd be surprised at who is opposed. XD
Unfortunately whoever was, it's their own business to tell you.

Meh, I'm used to the idea now I guess. See how it all unfolds.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Congratulations Gabi.

[Gavin Luper]

Congrats for a second time, Gabi.

As far as I can follow, Kevin's rationale for creating another admin was to make mod-requested changes on the forum get actioned much, much quicker, so I think it's good we now have two active admins and Chris too (not sure how active he is at the moment).

So, I'm glad we have more active admins and I think Gabi is completely capable of the job. Whether or not the other Supermods should be adminned isn't up to me, but I think both Zak and Andrew have proven themselves capable during their tenure as Supermods.

[Rossymore]

Congrats LV. I actually knew about this since the 3rd and I immediately updated the Bulbapedia page.

Good luck in your admining thingy and are you done changing the emoticon list?

[Lady Vulpix]

Congrats LV. I actually knew about this since the 3rd and I immediately updated the Bulbapedia page.

Good luck in your admining thingy and are you done changing the emoticon list?

Hehe. I was wondering if anyone would notice. Nice spotting!

I was mostly doing some reordering to put smilies of the same kind together. I was surprised to notice that some are even repeated, but I haven't deleted any because I don't know which version people are using. Don't worry, all your emoticons are safe.

Thanks to everyone who congratulated me. As for Kris, I'll try to sort things out privately with her. In any case, Andrew's been spreading lies and slander about me for years, so don't take anything he says seriously (in particular, don't use his unfounded statements as an argument to support your opinions). If anyone disapproves of anything I have done, I'm willing to discuss it, and if I did make a mistake I will admit it, but please post real evidence (like a link to the actual post you're complaining about), not vague statements posted by someone else. And no name-calling please.

[Adrenaline]

a little late now but congrats!!!!!

[Chris 2.1]

Well done Gabi, congratulations.

[Knight of Time]

A couple of months ago when I was talking to Gabi on AIM, I knew she would be a great admin if she was given that big promotion.

Again, congratulations Gabi, and take your new job in stride, you deserved it.

[DarkestLight]

o.O Seriously, I'm the last to notice such things. But hey congrats LV.

[Lady Vulpix]

Zak, what I said holds for everyone, including you. If you think I'm doing something wrong, tell me what it is instead of posting about how bad I am without actually explaining anything. As far as I know the only thing you have against me is that I don't share your sense of humor and that's fine, we don't have to laugh at the same jokes in order to run a forum together. But you're making it sound like I'm an evil megalomaniac or something, and I honestly have no idea where you got that from.

Long story short, there was a technical problem with the forum that stopped us from doing some things that needed to be done. I spent months trying to contact Kevin and, when I finally reached him, I told him what the problem was and he fixed it and made me an admin so that I could finish doing all the pending jobs. Which are now done, by the way. Don't expect any big changes resulting from my promotion, the only difference is that now some tasks will be handled faster (and that is partly because I'll be doing them, and partly because the glitch is fixed so others can do them as well). The rules will still be discussed by the whole mod team as they always have, and input from regular members will still be welcome. I don't make the rules myself, I only edit the rules page once the changes have been decided.

The progress of TPM is in everyone's hands, not just the admins. I believe there will be some big changes in the future, especially now that the main site is up and running (thanks to everyone who put so much effort into it), and is now accessible through the forum banner. But that is up to all the members, not a single person.

Thanks for the congratulations, Adrenaline, Chris, Kyle and DarkestLight.

[Weasel Overlord]

Whee, delayed! Congrats Gabiiii~ I think you'll be an awesome admin.

[Zak]

Zak, what I said holds for everyone, including you. If you think I'm doing something wrong, tell me what it is instead of posting about how bad I am without actually explaining anything. As far as I know the only thing you have against me is that I don't share your sense of humor and that's fine, we don't have to laugh at the same jokes in order to run a forum together. But you're making it sound like I'm an evil megalomaniac or something, and I honestly have no idea where you got that from.

Not too sure where you got the megalomaniac thing from, myself. But I congratulated you just like everyone else.

LOL shazza how long did it take to make that?

[Crystal Mew]

Congrats Gabi!

[shazza]

They already released the new card!

[Heald]

They already released the new card!

lol, over 9000 jokez

In all seriousness, congrats Gabi.

[Adrenaline]

I like how she has no weakneses and all resistences.