DC Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Hey, everyone! I have some big announcements to make today. First of all, we just hit another impressive milestone—15,000 members! I want to give a shout out to all of you who have become a part of the VGR family, especially our frequent contributors. Together, you have made this one of the friendliest and most engaging forums around. Next, I want to welcome @The Blackangel as our second moderator (and thanks again, @Techno, for recommending we get one)! The Blackangel has been with us for more than three years now. During all of that time, I can’t even remember a week where she wasn’t active and involved. We can always count on The Blackangel for detailed, insightful replies to members’ threads—plus she is one of our classic gaming experts. Moreover, her passion for this forum shines through in everything she does, and I know she is going to bring that enthusiasm to her work as a moderator every day. Congratulations, The Blackangel! The Blackangel joins @Shagger, who became our first moderator in August 2020. Like The Blackangel, Shagger has specialized in engaging, in-depth discussion. Since becoming a moderator, he has done an incredible job keeping topics organized, quickly defusing potential conflicts, and keeping everything running smoothly for our community. Thank you so much for all of your ongoing hard work, Shagger! I just know you and The Blackangel are going to do amazing things together. Both our 15,000 member milestone and our second moderator are signs of how much VGR forum has grown over the course of 2021. Thank you all again for the role you have played in making this community the welcoming haven for gamers that it is, and for all you will do to make VGR continue to grow and flourish as we head into 2022. Techno, Heatman, The Blackangel and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boblee Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Congratulations to you @The Blackangel. I knew spot on that you were going to be the likely selected member. More grease to your elbow @DC.. Good job!! Shagger, StaceyPowers, DC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Congrats, here's to 20k and 25k! DC, StaceyPowers and Boblee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boblee Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Techno said: Congrats, here's to 20k and 25k! Exactly, that's something I'd expect to happen sooner than later with the way the community is growing so far. DC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Boblee said: Exactly, that's something I'd expect to happen sooner than later with the way the community is growing so far. My best bet would be in Summer 2022 to Early Fall 2022 for that, but by 2023 we should have reached it. Boblee and DC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, Techno said: My best bet would be in Summer 2022 to Early Fall 2022 for that, but by 2023 we should have reached it. I think Fall 2022 is a good timeframe for 20,000 members. I also think by then the forum will have over 200,000 posts, based on how we are currently growing. Very exciting! StaceyPowers, Shagger and Head_Hunter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality vs Adventure Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Congratulations @The Blackangel! That is cool indeed. Both you and @Shagger would make a great moderating team. We just got over a hundred new members cause I know I checked a couple days ago. So for those feeling the water, jump on in! DC, StaceyPowers and Shagger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shagger Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 My congratulations to @DC for this milestones and to @The Blackangel for her new role that I know she will excel in. DC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 3 hours ago, DC said: Hey, everyone! I have some big announcements to make today. First of all, we just hit another impressive milestone—15,000 members! I want to give a shout out to all of you who have become a part of the VGR family, especially our frequent contributors. Together, you have made this one of the friendliest and most engaging forums around. Next, I want to welcome @The Blackangel as our second moderator (and thanks again, @Techno, for recommending we get one)! The Blackangel has been with us for more than three years now. During all of that time, I can’t even remember a week where she wasn’t active and involved. We can always count on The Blackangel for detailed, insightful replies to members’ threads—plus she is one of our classic gaming experts. Moreover, her passion for this forum shines through in everything she does, and I know she is going to bring that enthusiasm to her work as a moderator every day. Congratulations, The Blackangel! The Blackangel joins @Shagger, who became our first moderator in August 2020. Like The Blackangel, Shagger has specialized in engaging, in-depth discussion. Since becoming a moderator, he has done an incredible job keeping topics organized, quickly defusing potential conflicts, and keeping everything running smoothly for our community. Thank you so much for all of your ongoing hard work, Shagger! I just know you and The Blackangel are going to do amazing things together. Both our 15,000 member milestone and our second moderator are signs of how much VGR forum has grown over the course of 2021. Thank you all again for the role you have played in making this community the welcoming haven for gamers that it is, and for all you will do to make VGR continue to grow and flourish as we head into 2022. I can't say that I'm really surprised by this announcement because it's something that should have been done a long time. Having only @Shaggerdoing it all alone can be too demanding. So adding @The Blackangelto the team is a very good plan. Well done @DC, congratulations to you @The Blackangel and then happy growth for the community. The Blackangel, Head_Hunter and DC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Thanks everyone. I just hope I don't make any major screw ups and do something that's not supposed to be within my scope of privileges as a mod. With the amazing job @Shagger has done over the last year and a half, I know I can go to him anytime I need. Obviously I can also go to @DC too. They have been one hell of a team together, and I'm honored to be able to help them with their duties. But like I said, I just hope I don't make any major screw ups. Fingers crossed. 🤞 Head_Hunter, DC and Shagger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyPowers Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Perfect choice, @DC! Congrats, @The Blackangel, you are going to be marvelous. And thanks again @Shagger for everything you do. All three of you are awesome, and have made this the place I feel most welcome and at home online 🙂 DC, The Blackangel and Head_Hunter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 7 hours ago, The Blackangel said: Thanks everyone. I just hope I don't make any major screw ups and do something that's not supposed to be within my scope of privileges as a mod. With the amazing job @Shagger has done over the last year and a half, I know I can go to him anytime I need. Obviously I can also go to @DC too. They have been one hell of a team together, and I'm honored to be able to help them with their duties. But like I said, I just hope I don't make any major screw ups. Fingers crossed. 🤞 Don't fret it buddy, I know very well that you are going to fit into the team just fine, so no pressure!! The Blackangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boblee Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 15 hours ago, Techno said: My best bet would be in Summer 2022 to Early Fall 2022 for that, but by 2023 we should have reached it. Yeah, I have already done the math and know for sure that if the forum keeps up at this pace, it wouldn't pass Fall 2022 to hit the mark of 20k members. StaceyPowers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycrab Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) Congratulations @The Blackangel. Under your moderation VGR will soon become a beacon of order. All denizens will be at the mercy of your will. Where all those who acquiesced to you will be permitted to survive and flourish and all those who resist will face dire and unspeakable fates!... ...Well, what I mean is congrats and I'm sure you'll do fine. Edited December 15, 2021 by Crazycrab killamch89, DC, StaceyPowers and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Congrats @The Blackangel DC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
