Comments on: WIHMMB Reason #10 – I Have to Run It

By: BettyLou

BettyLou — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:50:27 +0000

I laughed. I wept. I came away singing Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.

By: steph

steph — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:52:40 +0000

I am glad you enjoy the blogs. You do a great job with the site, in my opinion.

Now, off to start a thread with lots of caps and OMGs BFFs etc

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:11:42 +0000

I’m just doing what I’m told. I’m kind and considerate like that.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:01:38 +0000

Heh, here is where I confess that I rarely, if ever, need to log in as root and most of the intricate technological tweaking is done by my husband. I am learning a lot and that is one of the many positives of taking this on, my skill set is growing and soon I will be able to take an unpaid position at an even bigger and more stressful message board! It is sometimes hard to reconcile how to balance being part of the community and staying responsive to the communities needs and wants while at the same time looking at the bigger picture and what is best long term for the board, and frankly, for myself. Part of that is growing a much thicker skin - the downside to that is I don't feel as much a valued member of the community and more like a business owner. It was either that or forever walk around thinking that people must dislike me and not care for me and that I'm a talentless incompetent who was stupid to think she could pull it off. Tracy´s last blog post..Biggest Loser, Episode 6: The Crock of Crap

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:17:14 +0000

I haven’t ever been an administrator, much less a root administrator but I have done a lot of behind the scenes work for an internet community. I don’t think anyone realizes how much goes into it until you’ve BTDT.

Thanks for all you do.

I hope no one gets so drunk at your party that they puke on the carpet. That always ruins a good party.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:14:09 +0000

Thanks Kerry, that means a ton coming from somebody whose done this before (and can tell if I’m doing a crappy job or not!) I think it’s helped that I’ve made the conscious decision to try and step back from the board a bit and instead focus my creative energy on the blogs.

By: KerryS

KerryS — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:51:40 +0000

Loved your post. It’s been a while since I’ve been a Big Corporate Message Board Administrator and I’ve forgotten what a pain in the ass it is. Just want you to know I appreciate what you do.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:07:24 +0000

nicholasmom – of course I’m not talking about you! I really appreciate you taking the time to write for the site, it really benefits every member, not just the ones with the good taste to actually read your reviews!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:20:21 +0000

MM and MurDup, thank you, I think.

Vered, I can understand that. I’m finding these days I am enjoying blogging more than participating in the boards. I’m glad to be able to provide them, but I don’t have the time or interest to post as much as I used to.

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:25:43 +0000

I strictly stay away from message boards.