New BDSM librarian

[catalina_francisco]

a library would be nice. Gotta watch out for those librarians

Don't be shy....most around here are more than willing to answer questions and probing (hmmm, some of them love to be probed), and remember what it was like to be new or unfamiliar with a subject.

Catalina

 

[BiBunny]

I'm nominating rebecca as another excellent possible...intelligent, ability to be gracious and objective, helpful (especially to newbies and people looking for things), diplomatic, and also a great knowledge of the subject matter and forum.

Catalina

My apologies. I withdraw my own nomination if "being nice to dumbasses who are trolling for a piece of ass" is a part of the job description.

I refer you to the first part of my sig line.

 

[catalina_francisco]

My apologies. I withdraw my own nomination if "being nice to dumbasses who are trolling for a piece of ass" is a part of the job description.

I refer you to the first part of my sig line.

Huh...why should my nominating yet another candidate make you withdraw? And thanks for telling me you don't think I am 'smart' which I translate to you meaning intelligent. I have nominated a couple of people, and others have also put forth nominations of who they think would be good. FYI, I PMed Marquis a long list of who I thought might be possibly interested and/or good before we let anyone know publicly the job was even up for grabs and from memory you were one on the list along with others. It is not up to me, in the end it will be up to votes from the forum members. It does require someone who can remain objective and run the library irrelevent of personal preferences and friendships. I am actually surprised more have not volunteered or been nominated.

Catalina

 

[BiBunny]

That's cute, cat. Pretty obvious that you're playing dumb, too, about how you attempted to insinuate that I'm neither objective nor "nice." Doesn't matter, though.

My withdrawal still remains, as, once again, the shit I say seems to have blown over your head. Again.

 

[catalina_francisco]

That's cute, cat. Pretty obvious that you're playing dumb, too, about how you attempted to insinuate that I'm neither objective nor "nice." Doesn't matter, though.

My withdrawal still remains, as, once again, the shit I say seems to have blown over your head. Again.

BB, I am sorry you are feeling this way, but this has never been a foregone conclusion and is why we asked for nominations and vounteers as it was, and is not about us. Neither Marquis or I are willing to take responsibility on deciding who will have the position as the library belongs to everyone so needs to be chosen by everyone. Sorry the timing of my nomination upsets you but I haven't been on the forum posting much as I have been busy, and I certainly think rebecca possesses the qualities I listed as do a few other people who unfortunately do not want to be in the running. Rereading, I notice the timely support of nh didn't bother you but even though I did nothing to say I was not supporting you, you take offence at me nominating another....you must have missed my previous nomination. Being able to remove yourself from personal feelings is a big part of the librarian position otherwise it becomes a library of one person's approved perspective and friends excluding all else. I am still happy for you to remain up for the job, but it is your decision. At this point I will consider you still nominated unless you maintain you do not want to. BTW, I don't do cute, I leave that to those who find such things appealing.

Catalina

 

[BiBunny]

Cat, I don't mind that you nominated rebecca. Rebecca would do a wonderful job, as would everyone else who's been nominated. It's just that this post:

I'm nominating rebecca as another excellent possible...intelligent, ability to be gracious and objective, helpful (especially to newbies and people looking for things), diplomatic, and also a great knowledge of the subject matter and forum.

...that came, like, three posts after I pointed out the stupidity of the trolling-for-ass n00b read as if you were trying to insinuate that since I am not nice to dumbasses, I would do a bad job as librarian. And it's fine if you feel that way, but have the balls to say so without beating around the bush and trying to be cute about it.

Either way, it's a moot point, as I don't think I'm interested any longer, anyhow, if I have to be nice to every dipshit who comes along. I'm also not too sure why you seem to feel the need to take the contrary position on every post I make lately. If I bug you that badly, please just PM me about it.

I'm sorry for the minor hijack of the thread, guys.

 

[A Desert Rose]

I'm nominating rebecca as another excellent possible...intelligent, ability to be gracious and objective, helpful (especially to newbies and people looking for things), diplomatic, and also a great knowledge of the subject matter and forum.

Catalina

rebecca would be a good choice for all the reasons you stated, as well as her knowledge of computer software. She's a quick study for anything that she might not know or has to learn in order to be competent at the job. And she'd take the responsibility to get the job done. She's also well versed in the lifestyle and can find information regarding it, quickly. (I know because she's done it for me on more than one occassion.)

I hope she accepts being nominated. I wish I had thought to nominate her, myself. ;-)

RJ would also be good but I'm betting he doesn't have the time or the inclination to do it. Maybe you could ask him, cat... ?

Both are very fair and objective-minded individuals. They would both be good for the library and the forum.

 

[catalina_francisco]

Cat, I don't mind that you nominated rebecca. Rebecca would do a wonderful job, as would everyone else who's been nominated. It's just that this post:



...that came, like, three posts after I pointed out the stupidity of the trolling-for-ass n00b read as if you were trying to insinuate that since I am not nice to dumbasses, I would do a bad job as librarian. And it's fine if you feel that way, but have the balls to say so without beating around the bush and trying to be cute about it.

Either way, it's a moot point, as I don't think I'm interested any longer, anyhow, if I have to be nice to every dipshit who comes along. I'm also not too sure why you seem to feel the need to take the contrary position on every post I make lately. If I bug you that badly, please just PM me about it.

I'm sorry for the minor hijack of the thread, guys.

OK, I just happened to sit down at the computer to check 3 different sites I had running, Lit being one, and then back to the kitchen, that is why I posted when I posted. rebecca had crossed my mind as a possible and someone I thought might be open to it as well...there are others I would nominate, but I know they do not want it....so being as my butt hits the seat and is up again I tend to post on the fly often of late.

Secondly, the librarian like moderators does not have to be nice to everyone, but has to be able to overlook personality clashes, dislikes, or preferences and POV when selecting threads for the library and to date we have been lucky we have never had to remind a librarian to do so. It also means sometimes someone may not be able to find something and you can point them in the right direction if you see it...not obligatory, but we have been spoiled into expecting it.

Thirdly I have not been posting much of late due to time constraints amongst other things, sometimes I don't even get online until evening. I had not noticed I had been posting contrary positions to your posts as I really don't do those things on purpose, nor do I often notice it being the same person I am not agreeing with regularly as I really don't think that way or have the time or energy to keep note. If I disagree with something anyone says, I will say so regardless of who they are, and explain why...it is the beauty of discussion without getting tied up in trying to agree with all your friends whether you really do or not and it is not personal. I am sure I have disagreed with something everyone has said here at one time or another, just as many have disagreed with me on one thing or another, you included, but we are not all alike and we all have our own opinions and experiences, and at the end of the day I still am on friendly terms with many I have disgreed with or had disagree with me. If we feel we hsve to agree just for the sake of agreeing no-one discusses anything, learns anything, grows, or shares an authentic experience as they are too busy making sure they say what the other person wants to hear and that isn't me.

I did not make anything of your post, you did that all on your own. And yes, I did post to your post the library is limping, but as you are not at present the librarian I cannot see how that could be personal to you either. I am done with the discussion as I have said what I have to say and refuse to justify the contents or timing of my posts further.

Catalina

 

[catalina_francisco]

rebecca would be a good choice for all the reasons you stated, as well as her knowledge of computer software. She's a quick study for anything that she might not know or has to learn in order to be competent at the job. And she'd take the responsibility to get the job done. She's also well versed in the lifestyle and can find information regarding it, quickly. (I know because she's done it for me on more than one occassion.)

I hope she accepts being nominated. I wish I had thought to nominate her, myself. ;-)

RJ would also be good but I'm betting he doesn't have the time or the inclination to do it. Maybe you could ask him, cat... ?

Both are very fair and objective-minded individuals. They would both be good for the library and the forum.

LOL, I had thought of a couple of PYL's who would be good, but I'm chicken so I just suggested and invited them to self nominate...nothing happened!! And yes, I envy rebecca her computer skills. I hate being nominated for things myself so I have been wary of nominating many I thought of...you were one of them...so if you feel inclinced, just let us know and you will be on the list too.

Catalina

 

[A Desert Rose]

LOL, I had thought of a couple of PYL's who would be good, but I'm chicken so I just suggested and invited them to self nominate...nothing happened!! And yes, I envy rebecca her computer skills. I hate being nominated for things myself so I have been wary of nominating many I thought of...you were one of them...so if you feel inclinced, just let us know and you will be on the list too.

Catalina

I'm not the least bit interested in the job. I don't have the time, inclination, or computer skills and knowledge for the job. But thank you for the thought. ;-)

In addition to RJ, DVS would also be good for the job, if he's interested. Well, I can think of several choices from the Dom side of the fence, to be honest with you. WriterDom comes to mind.

Because I have no idea of they would be interested, I guess I'm stopping short of nominating them... But maybe a PM from you, inquiring as to their interest, would be appropriate? Like you have all the time in the world to do this... LOL

 

[catalina_francisco]

I'm not the least bit interested in the job. I don't have the time, inclination, or computer skills and knowledge for the job. But thank you for the thought. ;-)

In addition to RJ, DVS would also be good for the job, if he's interested. Well, I can think of several choices from the Dom side of the fence, to be honest with you. WriterDom comes to mind.

Because I have no idea of they would be interested, I guess I'm stopping short of nominating them... But maybe a PM from you, inquiring as to their interest, would be appropriate? Like you have all the time in the world to do this... LOL

LOL, how did I know you would decline? And yes, all those gentlement would be perfect...wonder if we could blackmail, coax, or beg WD into throwing his hat or whatever into the ring?

Catalina

 

[graceanne]

To tell the truth their's a lot of people here who'd be good at this job. The majority of us are smart and literate. I haven't nominated anyone, cause I don't want to put anyone on the spot like that. Beyond that, the few that I know anything about, I also know are busy. (Like snowy or SirW, for instance.) The issue isn't necessarily just whether the nominee would be good at the job, but if they have the time and patience.

 

[@}-}rebecca----]

I'm nominating rebecca as another excellent possible...intelligent, ability to be gracious and objective, helpful (especially to newbies and people looking for things), diplomatic, and also a great knowledge of the subject matter and forum.

Catalina

Urrmmmn Cat , you left out completely adorable : chuckles :

Thank you for both the nomination as well as the compliments. I guess this post is more to address the BDSM Board Community in general, rather than to you exclusively Cat as we have covered a little ground in pm since the revelation that I apparently made one of the Mod Lists to be considered for the position of BDSM Librarian.

I am going to state out right from the moment this thread was initiated I held no interest in the being considered for the position. Not unlike many here I thought Cutie Mouse would be a wonderful choice. As much as I love to read and continue to evolve I have never 'geeked out' on the whole Library thing. Art & Music are where my real passions are founded. Well that and dominant men but lets not go there shall we : laughs :

Cat as I have ascertained from your very detailed reply to me about what it would really entail in taking on the position in a sincere and competent fashion, I have concluded that initially it's going to be quite a large task. I am slightly interested ( though perhaps that's just feeling flattered by the nomination and subsequent generous words that also followed by our Miss Desert Rose ) so I am going to have a good look through the Library and try and get a feel for how it's been set up before I commit myself as a candidate. 24 hours should do it. You think I might be masochistic enough for the position, that rocks

I agree there are many members of the Board from both flips of the coin and those in-between that would be more than ideal. If Marquis and yourself decide to raise a poll for the position before I have committed to the nomination group , all other candidates will have my total support. I learned a long time ago the World does not revolve around 'Rebecca'.

Either way it will be good to see the Library updated and maintained to the satisfaction of the Lit BDSM Community and those that have the potential to use it and garner some of the collective wisdom, irrespective of whom takes the role.

Happy days indeed

 

[@}-}rebecca----]

rebecca would be a good choice for all the reasons you stated, as well as her knowledge of computer software. She's a quick study for anything that she might not know or has to learn in order to be competent at the job. And she'd take the responsibility to get the job done. She's also well versed in the lifestyle and can find information regarding it, quickly. (I know because she's done it for me on more than one occassion.)

I hope she accepts being nominated. I wish I had thought to nominate her, myself. ;-)

RJ would also be good but I'm betting he doesn't have the time or the inclination to do it. Maybe you could ask him, cat... ?

Both are very fair and objective-minded individuals. They would both be good for the library and the forum.

Spank you very much for those kind words Miss Rose

s-a-d-o-s-u-b : laughs

 

[h_i_s]

As a slave/wife/mom .. i am the keeper/sorter/finder/organizer of ALL here, going on 4/4/15 years. Prior to that I worked as a papergirl/deli-ice cream barmaid/pca to the handicapped/carnival ride operator/secretary to the dean at local community college/cosmetologist/barber/pizza delivery person/chuck e. cheese/singing balloon telegram girl/clown(8 years at that one).

I've been sorting/running/organizing/finding shit for a total of 26 years (started working under the table at age 14).
I've been reading and writing for 35.
I've been speaking english for 38.
I am overqualified for this position... just as MANY here are..

I agree that the position is in need of an objective and dedicated person with a ton of time to spare as well as the ability to control the temptation to exercise favoritism.

I'm certain that whomever Cat' and Marquis and the rest select for the overworked and thankless position, will do a satisfactory job of maintaining the library thread.

I officially decline the nomination.

Catalina, thank you for the nomination.
Hottiemama, thank you for supporting that nomination.

I just do not have an excess of spare time at present to dedicate to doing the job with the level of quality that I could feel good about.

 

[intothewoods]

So, is it correct that of all the people who's names have been floated, BiBunny and graceanne are the two who have expressed interest and not declined? Did I miss anyone else? I'm making the assumption that if you haven't come in here to post, you aren't interested, of course.

Why not make the position last for a limited duration of time? That way it can rotate among those who are interested? You could also put up a thread with a sticky and a title that reads, Would You Like to Be the BDSM Librarian?

It might make sense to create a how to sheet with as many detailed instructions as are possible, so that a new person can jump in without all THAT much trouble. I mean, for posting hyperlinks, and links to threads, that should be a pretty straightforward how to. As far as surfing the web for new articles, maybe have a list of good bdsm portals and a guideline for how often to google search "caning" or whatever.

 

[catalina_francisco]

So, is it correct that of all the people who's names have been floated, BiBunny and graceanne are the two who have expressed interest and not declined? Did I miss anyone else? I'm making the assumption that if you haven't come in here to post, you aren't interested, of course.

Why not make the position last for a limited duration of time? That way it can rotate among those who are interested? You could also put up a thread with a sticky and a title that reads, Would You Like to Be the BDSM Librarian?

It might make sense to create a how to sheet with as many detailed instructions as are possible, so that a new person can jump in without all THAT much trouble. I mean, for posting hyperlinks, and links to threads, that should be a pretty straightforward how to. As far as surfing the web for new articles, maybe have a list of good bdsm portals and a guideline for how often to google search "caning" or whatever.

rebecca is looking positive as another candidate...we should know by tomorrow. Not sure it would work on a rotating roster as it would add pressure to people to get as much done as quickly as possible, especially in this initial period. I think a rotating roster would also be difficult in that part of the position means you become familiar with what is already there, thus not wasting time on threads already entered and/or missing others that come along at the wrong moment and slip through the cracks...it also allows the librarian to become familiar enough to point people in the right direction quickly when a request is made or they see someone is seeking help.

Catalina

 

[intothewoods]

rebecca is looking positive as another candidate...we should know by tomorrow. Not sure it would work on a rotating roster as it would add pressure to people to get as much done as quickly as possible, especially in this initial period. I think a rotating roster would also be difficult in that part of the position means you become familiar with what is already there, thus not wasting time on threads already entered and/or missing others that come along at the wrong moment and slip through the cracks...it also allows the librarian to become familiar enough to point people in the right direction quickly when a request is made or they see someone is seeking help.

Catalina

Ah - I thought rebecca had declined. I must need more coffee.

My opinion - I think it would best for the long term if you get what the librarian needs to know in black and white somewhere so that you are not dependent on one person. If that's impossible, I guess the next best thing would be to turn to someone who has been here for ages, and I gather Bunny, graceanne and rebecca all qualify.

 

[catalina_francisco]

I'm not sure if BB is still interested or remaining as a candidate. Yesterday she did withdraw, though I asked her to rethink.

Catalina

 

[catalina_francisco]

Ah - I thought rebecca had declined. I must need more coffee.

My opinion - I think it would best for the long term if you get what the librarian needs to know in black and white somewhere so that you are not dependent on one person. If that's impossible, I guess the next best thing would be to turn to someone who has been here for ages, and I gather Bunny, graceanne and rebecca all qualify.

It's not as complicated as some think, and I am sure if we all help out by contributing to the Library Suggestion thread it will help.

Catalina

 

[graceanne]

I was also under the impression that BB withdrew. I also hope she changes her mind. Quite frankly I'm the only definate 'candidate' and rebecca's still considering.

 

[Marquis]

I was also under the impression that BB withdrew. I also hope she changes her mind. Quite frankly I'm the only definate 'candidate' and rebecca's still considering.

Honestly, this is good enough for me, and it seems to me that there's a little too much discussion and not enough archiving of threads going on here.

Does anyone, including you Catalina, have any objections to Graceanne being appointed?

 

[graceanne]

Shouldn't we wait to see if Rebecca's interested?

 

[snowy ciara]

Or have Rebecca and Graceanne, because it's a lot of work for one person.

Thanks for the nod, Gracie, but as you noted, I've got my hands full with my job, grad school and my writer's group. (I'm co-fearless-leader-and-keeper-of-the-M&Ms.)

 

[graceanne]

Or have Rebecca and Graceanne, because it's a lot of work for one person.

That would also work.

Thanks for the nod, Gracie, but as you noted, I've got my hands full with my job, grad school and my writer's group. (I'm co-fearless-leader-and-keeper-of-the-M&Ms.)

Yeah, I know. *huggles*