Board Thread:Wiki - Running & Policies/@comment-27028407-20170919201552/@comment-26388711-20170921175719

Overall Verdict:

Sorry for the rather late reply, but during this week I am busier than usual, despite being at, since I am focusing my efforts on programming other software (especially those related to math and datastructures), as well as studying about economics.

Courtemanche437's idea about implementing a Discord server to replace the old Live Chat to increase chat activity (at the expense of that one have to create a separate Discord account) is a wise one, as it promotes further activity and discussion about the Candy Crush Wiki. This Discord server is therefore here for us to share our interests and promote further contributions and sustaining of this wiki. No one wants a bare-bones wiki or a out-of-date wiki, especially if the game associated with that is popular (Check the wikis for other King games - they are MUCH worse).

Generally speaking, I am not all that active in the server, and when I am active, I talk about level extractions and configs (That is what I am here for, by the way). I am also quite "behind" on Candy Crush, as I am still on L800 even though the possible end of the Flash era is coming soon. Also, I have relegated the development of the fanon to secondary importance especially in regards to King accepting and implementing fanon elements.

Nevertheless, I have also noticed the escalating amount of abuse in the server, and sometimes I am involved in that (especially about arguing the Discord Admin or Chat Moderator position), though in this server (or in any situation) I would never engage in such inappropriate or invasive conduct, or possibly any conduct detrimental to the owner. I also notice that abusing people in a server can cause a positive feedback loop, and if left uncontrolled a serious discussion will happen or else no one will engage in chat (or even contributions in general) anymore. Some users even stated that their privacy and secrets have been broken! No one wants abuse, especially those which result in a positive feedback and creates longer and more intense waves of abuse.

I am sorry that the old Discord server has been disabled. Since the beginning, I always commented that this server is an unofficial one in my profile page, and later noticed that the rules aren't entirely written out, and that ranks are purely based on how others think the person in question is conducting. I am intending to create an official announcement about Discord, but I am not sure when I am going to post that, and if other people will approve my announcement. The new server, owned by the owner of the wiki, recreated it, created a beta test (I am not in there, since I am too busy, on other projects), and released it for everyone with the rules and disciplinary system clearly written out.

Courtemanche's intentions of creating a Discord chat server is a good one. However, it turns out that he needs to establish his leadership skills to promote harmonious discussion and reduce abuse. Next time, let's not engage in abuse and aggressiveness.

a mulligan. (talk) 17:57, September 21, 2017 (UTC)