03-31-2007, 01:14 PM
I'd like to thank all of you who applied to become an IDB Rater. The field was MUCH better than I expected it to be, and we simply had more good applicants than we could forward on to the third (interview stage). This site has a great number of people who have battledome knowledge and ability, not all of whom are on staff, and unfortunately at this time, not all of whom are advancing on the process to become staff.
I know you may be thinking, yeah right, that's what they're supposed to say. I'll give you a couple of things to think about to hopefully assure you of my sincere intent in what I've said. 33% of players who applied with IDB ratings of 2,000 didn't advance. 33% of players with IDB ratings of 1,500 didn't advance. 50% of non-rater IDB staff taking the test didn't advance. There are people who didn't advance to the third stage who could be raters, and who are qualified to do so. Maybe another group of graders would have picked the order slightly differently. We did the best we could, I think we were prompt and thorough. I think every name that we advanced has real potential.
For those who didn't advance, I hope you'll continue to learn, to grow in your expertise, to be active in the forums and help share that knowledge. We'll have openings again in the future, and by all means apply.
At this point, EVERYONE who submitted a test has been sent a PM from me indicating their position. If for some reason you submitted and haven't gotten one, PM me, and I'll respond to you. There were hours and hours of time put in on the tests, some not in your first language, and I thought you all deserved as personal an update as time allowed for your efforts. I'd also like to thank those who were notified earlier today that they were advancing for NOT posting such as requested.
And finally, I'd like to thank the people who did the test grading. We finished up around 4a.m. this morning and the last cuts were made in the last hour. Graphitesmoothie, Kagemucha, Q77 and I were the original committee doing grading and I'd like to thank the other three for their efforts and putting up with my nagging and asking for third and fourth gradings on the tests. And I'd like to thank Cranberry, who wasn't on the original committee, but who I drafted in to help and who did a massive amount of work. We didn't want you all to be waiting forever, and I think the turnaround time was exceptional for an undertaking like this. Thanks also to all the other IDBers, Phoenix, Forte, Stimulatus and anyone else I'm forgetting who added comments or helped on grading.
Good luck to all who advanced as you get ready for the interview stage, and thank you and good luck to those of you didn't as well. Keep at it, and we'll hope to see you apply again in the future. lance
I know you may be thinking, yeah right, that's what they're supposed to say. I'll give you a couple of things to think about to hopefully assure you of my sincere intent in what I've said. 33% of players who applied with IDB ratings of 2,000 didn't advance. 33% of players with IDB ratings of 1,500 didn't advance. 50% of non-rater IDB staff taking the test didn't advance. There are people who didn't advance to the third stage who could be raters, and who are qualified to do so. Maybe another group of graders would have picked the order slightly differently. We did the best we could, I think we were prompt and thorough. I think every name that we advanced has real potential.
For those who didn't advance, I hope you'll continue to learn, to grow in your expertise, to be active in the forums and help share that knowledge. We'll have openings again in the future, and by all means apply.
At this point, EVERYONE who submitted a test has been sent a PM from me indicating their position. If for some reason you submitted and haven't gotten one, PM me, and I'll respond to you. There were hours and hours of time put in on the tests, some not in your first language, and I thought you all deserved as personal an update as time allowed for your efforts. I'd also like to thank those who were notified earlier today that they were advancing for NOT posting such as requested.
And finally, I'd like to thank the people who did the test grading. We finished up around 4a.m. this morning and the last cuts were made in the last hour. Graphitesmoothie, Kagemucha, Q77 and I were the original committee doing grading and I'd like to thank the other three for their efforts and putting up with my nagging and asking for third and fourth gradings on the tests. And I'd like to thank Cranberry, who wasn't on the original committee, but who I drafted in to help and who did a massive amount of work. We didn't want you all to be waiting forever, and I think the turnaround time was exceptional for an undertaking like this. Thanks also to all the other IDBers, Phoenix, Forte, Stimulatus and anyone else I'm forgetting who added comments or helped on grading.
Good luck to all who advanced as you get ready for the interview stage, and thank you and good luck to those of you didn't as well. Keep at it, and we'll hope to see you apply again in the future. lance
Now, I just need to catch up with BD today, my mindset is still like stuck in the past where Florbix blasters were common weapons 
