User blog:SamwiseFilmore/Update Hype, Suggestions forum closed, etc.

For my second blog post today...

As many of you will have seen due to FB, Public Beta 24 of the LOTR Mod for Minecraft will be coming out tomorrow. This means a few things.

First of all, the hype that is sure to come very soon will need to be dealt with. This is not a huge thing, but all staff should be aware that hype is coming and they should be ready. The chat should be moderated as much as is possible.

Second, the Suggestions forum will be closed for three days the same moment that the FB post about the release is made. It will be in effect immediately after the update is released and will be re-opened after the three day time limit is up. One of us admins/mods/temp mods may follow the board to prevent people posting. First post while the board is closed is a warning, second is a ban until the suggestions forum reopens. No exceptions. The board will also be cleaned at this time, consultation with Mevans is needed to work out the details.

Thirdly, all of the temp mods will be promoted to full on moderator late this evening and will be demoted when the suggestions forum re-opens.

If I forgot anything, point it out in the comments and I will make sure to add it.

Thanks for reading everyone!

SamwiseFilmore (Admin)  (Fill My Mailbox) 17:13, July 11, 2015 (UTC)