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Happy 2nd Anniversary to Passion's Deputy Mods!
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Happy 2nd Anniversary to Passion's Deputy Mods! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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 A Very Special Passions 2nd Anniversary * Time Again to Thank Our Lucky Stars * It was a day … a special day, among these pages blue, Two years ago we started something wonderful and new! March 17th, two thousand one, we asked for volunteers, To help to moderate our "home" … to open new frontiers. We opened up our forums for our members to enlist Behind-the-scenes at Passions, but we had a little twist … The premise was a simple one, yet never had been done, It's tough to make a task like "moderation" sound like fun!  But fun it is … and ask we did … and many people joined, We even had a vote (that's how the "Mod Squad" name was coined), We've deputized some 80 Passion's members to this date, With several hundred new rotations launched through Passion's gate. How can you spot a Deputy? Just look below their name … They proudly wear a badge - a star for each rotation claimed; Each had their 2 week turn (or even 10 or 22)! Each played a part in keeping Passions "safe" for me and you. Now "safe" may seem a simple word, it's context rather odd, But here at PiP, that term can be construed as broad. What makes us come back daily … post and feel like family? The poetry, camaraderie, the special company! There's also many things that keep us coming back for more, And that is thanks to members who have graced the DM's door. Ron's rules are simple, and are few, but as we like to say … It's "his" home we have entered, and it's by his rules, we play; Behind-the-scenes, we all join in discussions and debates, Each voices their opinion, to discuss a problem's fate. It's just a part of PiP, that happens every day, But it's the "key" that keeps our home, a safe and pleasant way. So here today, please join me … thank our Passion's Deputies, For all their help in dealing with "behind-the-scenes" crises! It's teamwork in the largest sense, a group I've come to love, I cannot think of "anything" … that I am prouder of! /Kit McCallum  I'd like to thank each and every Deputy I've had the pleasure of getting to know through this program. Even when their first rotations are over, many sign up again for new rotations, or continue to pop in to the Deputy Mod Squad forum to lend their thoughts and opinions to the running of this site. In the past 2 years, we've discussed over 2,718 topic issues in the DM forum, and amassed over 26,758 lively responses to these discussions. Now THAT is definitely something to be proud of! That’s a lot of teamwork and valuable opinions being shared to help keep these forums running smoothly! Thank you for joining me, in thanking this wonderful group of individuals!  ~*~ If you haven't applied for a 2-week rotation before, and would like to learn more about this Passionate project, just click on the link below for details. /main/deputies.cgi *~* [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (03-15-2003 12:37 AM).] |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I'd like to say a special thank you to all those who've taken a rotation (or more) as a Deputy Moderator. You've enriched our lives and our site. This program is fantastic!! It's a great way to give back something to the community of PiP! Congratulations to all the DM's!!! You've done a GREAT job in the past two years!  |
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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
I would like to add my congrats and my thanks for such a wonderful site. Who would have thought I would find something on the internet to save my sanity.. instead of cause me to lose my mind. ~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Kit, what a wonderful thank you, and I will turn it around and thank you for your two years of hard work getting the moderator's shifts done, despite one person I know that really made it difficult  I sure would like to thank Ron first of all for even creating a place to moderate, and then having the good sense to pick the Administrators to help him that he has. Like anything that stands out as exceptional, it is usually due to the people that support it, and keep it above the rest. When I came here that was so obvious that I never left. I really enjoy my active part in this community of fine poets and find that being a member of the "Mod Squad" is not work, but a true pleasure. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A tremendous undertaking, followed up by tremendous volunteers. You are all the reason why we get to see Kit smile the way we do! Thank you so much for your time, your efforts...for giving so much back to PiP...Congratulations to all of you! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kit..this is wonderful! Thanks to Ron for sharing his home with us..thanks to the Admistrators, the Senior Moderators, and my fellow Deputy Mods for all they do. I cannot begin to say what a a difference the deptuty mod program makes in the running of this site. And just how much fun it is to boot! I only wish more members would sign up for a two week rotation..because, it feels so good to give back to Passions, by helping in this necessary way. So....all those who haven't taken a turn at moderating please fill out an application and get it in there..we would love to see you...and I know you will enjoy yourself so much, you too will be back again and again.  *Kit..thank you for all your smilies too*  |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
 ... Well, Im still new to this. But Im glad to be of some help. And, As I have already said. I think I will continue my Rotation to another forum.  .. This make me feel good  Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-15-2003 03:25 PM).] |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
thank you for sharing this two thumb ups thanks for your email:0) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
WONDERFUL!!! I always thank the moderators, even when I don't agree with a decision they've made (which is rare) |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
A big hug and thankyou to you Kit, and all of the senior mods and of course Ron, for your patience and help while I am STILL learning. Chris  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Kit~ Thanks for all you do...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hard to imagine how we ever got along without them, isn't it? Congrats, Kit, for such a brilliant idea and it's implimentation and also to all the deputies who were willing to saddle up and come along for the ride!!  |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
thank you for letting me be a part of a fantastic team, and a welcoming home... HUGSSSSS to alllllll Lauren~ Here I am |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You are all just wonderful ... I hope you know that! Thanks everyone for helping us celebrate our 2nd Anniversary!  Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful tribute to all the DMs, Kit. Happy Anniversary to you all. And, thank you for all you do. Also, thank you Ron for allowing us into your home. |
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