Reviewers needed! Apply here

I would like to add a few new reviewers to the staff. Reviewers are in charge of:

Giving detailed reviews in Major Works.

Being a part of the approval process for Major Works in accordance to the [[Major Works Guidelines]].

Moderator for the Uploads forums - read reviews by members to ensure quality, especially in Major Works.

If you are interested or would like to nominate someone that has helped you greatly or you have noticed writes excellent reviews, please do so here!

I nominate Mael.

I would like to be able to be part of the reviewing crew, if that is possible. Works in the Major Works section don't really get as much attention as they should, so I would love to be a part of reviving the interest of that area of the forum. I don't know if I'm necessarily more qualified than others to review works, but I do know that whenever I write a review, I do include things that should be worked on, that sounded good, and questions regarding intent.

So, if it is possible, I would be very thankful :)

I nominate Gardener

I accept the nomination, but I think the reviewers should have a duty to review in all forums...especially Major Works, but...I've seen lots of comments like "Yay. :)" many times in a row. The other forums are a little neglected.

I agree...

it's a bit sad that there needs to be this concept/group of "reviewers" but after all, this is a forum dedicated to the improvement of young composing minds. Constructive comments both positive and negative take time, and I think that's what people are afraid of using these days.

the reviewers should have a duty to review in all forums...especially Major Works

Yes. Reviewers are actually supposed to be giving attention to all music forums, but emphasizing Major Works.

Forgot to mention - I hope to only need to leave this thread open for a week if I can get enough nominations in that time period. Right now I am planning to close nominations (close this thread) on Monday April 13th, possibly earlier if I feel there is a good enough amount of nominations. It will take some time for the staff (mods and admins) to deliberate and decide who we would like to give the open positions to.

Thanks for the great nominations so far! Keep them coming! :thumbsup:

I nominate Mael, Nico, and myself. I love reviewing new works esp. larger ones.

I nominate Canzano.

I could swear this is a "been there, done that" kind of thing.

And I support it 100% :toothygrin:

Common, Nico, you can't tell me that you don't want a bold user-title ;)

I second the nominations of Nico and Mael.

Though Nico should be made to change his user title if he becomes a reviewer - it's morally wrong to have a default user title if it's going to be bold and awesome looking.

I second the nominations of Nico and Mael.

Though Nico should be made to change his user title if he becomes a reviewer - it's morally wrong to have a default user title if it's going to be bold and awesome looking.

Wow, I'm quite surprised by the nominations!

I nominate Nico, by the way, too.. especially for his prolific and detailed reviewing prior to his last ban (the one just previous).

(I like your signature quote, bob :D)

But you see... Nico is different. He can get away with it. Besides, who with that many posts uses a default user title anyways? It might just as well be custom. It also seems like something he'd call himself.

I second the nomination for Gardner, btw. He seems a pretty knowledgeable and helpful fellow. See if he's interested. I think some people would shoot themselves if Tokke becomes a reviewer... just sayin'.

I think some people would shoot themselves if Tokke becomes a reviewer... just sayin'.

Hey! :angry: Are you insinuating something?

Insinuation implies an indirect statement...I think he was being pretty direct there. :P

I nominate Gardener too.

I add the third nomination for Gardener - very erudite, excellent composer and always polite and fait in his assessments and discussions.

BTW Gardener is still here I hope?

You would be fourthing the nomination of Gardener, and yes he still is here as far as I know..

just probably hasn't looked at this thread yet :P

Thanks, people. I'd like to do it, but currently I'm afraid I'm a little busy with various rather exhausting projects, so I'd rather avoid taking on any time-consuming responsibilities right now. Of course I'm perfectly willing to post normal reviews like any other forum member from time to time; I just can't guarantee any regularity at the moment.

*cue collective sigh of disappointment from multiple members* :(

Gonna be free over the summer? :P

(I like your signature quote, bob :D)

LOL yes Hillary that is rather awesome :w00t:

Anyways... glad to see you guys taking interest in this!

Good luck with all of your projects, Gardener. If at anytime in the future you would like to be considered for a Reviewer staff position, let me know :)

I nominate Nico and Jawoodruff

Rolifer?

I think the reviewer system should have specialists in each of the fora -- one for electronic stuff, one for jazz/pop/rock, one for keyboards -- that way, every type has someone watching over it. I mean, it doesn't have to be official, but I think it'd keep the posts flowing.

Does the "Selected Recent Music" thing count reviewer posts?

Rolifer?

I think the reviewer system should have specialists in each of the fora -- one for electronic stuff, one for jazz/pop/rock, one for keyboards -- that way, every type has someone watching over it. I mean, it doesn't have to be official, but I think it'd keep the posts flowing.

Does the "Selected Recent Music" thing count reviewer posts?

I second rolifer. He's given quite a few good reviews from what i've seen. I also add an endorsement (lol) to Mael and Nico.

Rolifer?

I think the reviewer system should have specialists in each of the fora -- one for electronic stuff, one for jazz/pop/rock, one for keyboards -- that way, every type has someone watching over it. I mean, it doesn't have to be official, but I think it'd keep the posts flowing.

Does the "Selected Recent Music" thing count reviewer posts?

That could work if we had enough qualified nominees (from each category)

I'd do Jazz/Pop/Rock -- I don't feel comfortable doing any of the others full-time; then again, my reviews aren't that high-quality.

Ok, cool. If there are anymore "volunteers" or applicants for a specific forum, step up! (of course, there will still only be "Reviewers", there will be no sub-classification- but I suppose if each reviewer wanted to "specialize" in an area, that would be nice... MW would still be a main priority since the job was created with MW in mind).

I like this idea. When I present the nominees to the staff, I will also present this idea and see how they like it.

Thanks for the ideas/support/nominations!