PrivChange

Priv master Trixie Leitz is in da house

2012-07-21T02:35:04Z

Tricksy Trixie's here, an' I'm bringing fresh news,
I won't tell it straight, though, you gotta figure some clues
But don' you be worried, friends, don't you get riled
'Cos when it comes to privchange, I'm the poster child

First I'll tell it tricksy, just like my name
But if that's no fun for you, I'll tell you again
behind a link: a further rhyme will shed some more light
And under that, another link will make things all right.

First thing to know is, where you gon' find
the answers to the questions turnin' round in your mind?
That part is easy; there's no need to curse
You heard the clue already: it's in the first verse

I've been around this comm a bit, but not all that much
My history is plain to see if you got the touch
Ell Jay devs gave us a way to show where I been
Type something special up the top to find the right scene

Check out http://privchange.livejournal.com/?poster=trixieleitz for anything that looks a little unexpected.

Once you figured that part, you ain't done with the dealing
To take this one home, you gotta learn how I'm feeling
This'll help you see, y'know, just where this priv's at
'Cos a privving ain't a privving if you don't know the cat

There's still more to tell you, more info to give
I gotta clue you in to the name of the priv
You'll see it pretty quickly if you hear what I hear
With beats and rhymes and melody, the answer is clear

But don't stop there 'cos there's more that we need
A privving needs a vol who's set to succeed
Who we gonna put into this important station?
The answer will be waiting in your Trixie's location

Check my old posts here to find the solution

But keep it in mind, this is a priv revolution
Trixie's tricks are showin' us which of you's better
Be looking for the answer in the place that is meta

The answers are in the metadata fields of the entries: mood, location and music.

Now you've heard my story, let's join in and praise
Our latest priv who learned here how their status was raised
Through smarts and skill and hard work, they have earned their reward
and the rest of us can help them while they go rock the board!

IT'S A PONIE STAMPEDE

2012-07-14T01:11:27Z

Hi there! Hi! Some friends of mine have exciting news to share with you! Let's see if they are ready yet!

Hi, gang! What are we doing today?

We have a message to pass on. Is everybody here?

I think we're all here? *counts* 1, 2, 3, 4, oh, dear, ran out of hooves, lots.... yep - looks like we're all here!

Great! Let's do this thing! Places, everyone!

*shuffleshuffleshuffle*

*shuffleshuffleshuffle*

Oooh, intriguing!

and thank you, ponies! Very well done all round!

Exciting news!

2012-05-10T21:33:37Z

I'm very happy to announce that slinkslowdown has just been awarded his first Support privs! Congratulations, Kei, on your shiny new I1s! *throws confetti*

Are you here for I1?

2011-06-20T02:39:28Z

I'm sure a number of you are looking at these strange orange icons with the text:

"Are you here for high tea?" "So is your face." on them and wondering if your support admins are all mad. I feel like its my burden to tell y'all that no, not all of your support administrators are mad. It's just me.

We were making up a story, with each person in the hot tub having to add a line in response to the previous one. It started with gerg's mom and ended up with me finishing someone else's question ("Are you here for high tea?") with the only thing I know how to say when I don't know what to say.

So... if I were to ask someone, say, thtsgoodsquishy...

"Are you here for I1?"

what would you say?

I know what I'd say: Congratulations!

La la la, it's a -- ribbit -- privving!

2011-06-15T14:14:43Z

Congratulations to our first I2 under the New System, fiddlingfrog!

Clank clank suddenly privchange

2011-06-14T22:01:38Z

I was busy converting existing web and userpics privs to troubleshooting and images and accidentally threw another command into the admin console... then I thought, well, why bother undoing it?

Congratulations to intrepia, Mobile Features' first new supporthelp since 2007! (Not counting the time that I sort of declared myself a supporthelp when there wasn't anyone to stop me from doing so, but I was a SH back in 2006, so Connie gets this honor.)

Everyone welcome Connie aboard the Mobilemobile!

Omg another privving!

2011-06-09T18:01:19Z

Next in today's priv fest, we have a much-overdue privving for a promising long-time volunteer. I'm sure you'll be as shocked as I was to learn that she didn't already have this priv. Presenting to you, volunteers near and far, your newest Web SH...

senza
Congratulations!

I'm the most interesting admin in the world.

2011-06-09T16:46:42Z

I don't always approve answers in Mobile, but when I do, I make it an intrepianswer.

Stay shiny, my friends.

I made an art!

2011-06-09T16:25:59Z

A friendly stroll through the privving process

2011-06-09T00:49:46Z

So, we were all working the mobile board at the request of rebelsheart, who expressed frustration (and understandably so!) at the lack of supporthelps in the category, thereby decreasing the speed at which users receive answers. We admins are solutions-oriented people, though. The discussion in #lj_supportadmin went something like this:

"Hey, I3 for Tango?"
"Yes."
"Cool."

Then we hatched a daring plan to priv him on IRC. It went something like this:

"Hey, Connie, go answer that request so I can make Tango PP on it."
"Okay."

Then the IRC conversation in #lj_support went something like this:

[19:42]  <ryan> Hey Tango
[19:42]  <ryan> Need your !pleh in mobile
[19:43]  <ryan> http://www.livejournal.com/support/see_request.bml?id=1323536 can you take a look at this request?
[19:43]  * Tango clicks
[19:43]  <ryan> and let us know if you'd approve the answer on it?
[19:43]  * Tango sends thoughts of speed to the gerbil in the wheel powering the server
[19:43]  <carrie> :D
[19:43]  <carrie> preferably in IC form 
[19:43]  <tango> no, not subtle at all ;)
[19:44]  <carrie> :D
[19:44]  <intrepia> you could also talk about what would make the answer shiny ;)
[19:44]  <carrie> or how many funbux you'd award ....I can't do this with a straight face
[19:44]  <carrie> 'grats ;)
[19:45]  <ryan> \o/
[19:45]  <tango> there, you have an IC :)

Then, I posted to privchange. Shortly thereafter, rebelsheart was showered with "Congratulations!" for receiving I3 in the Mobile Features category.

To the mobilemobile!

EDIT: There was even more discussion amongst some of the admins, and we determined that we were rather silly to exclude a couple of others from the mobilemobile. Say hello to silverflight8, who has been granted I2 and satyresque, who has been granted I1. Hoorj!

PRIVVINGS IN SYN YAYYYYY

2011-05-11T03:46:11Z

After doing some stealth reviewing of screened answers, I was thrilled, utterly THRILLED tonight to discover that I have two people who have been poking around in syn and doing good work, and as such, who I think need some privs to convert fully to the path of Syn.

Therefore, I have made the following privvings effective immediately*:

satyresque, I1
silverflight8, I2

Go forth and syn more! As always, syn I1s include viewinternal, so it's really like getting an I2 light! Hooray!

PS: this is helpful for people starting in syn!

*except in Nebraska

Privving!

2011-05-09T00:35:59Z

(Warning: Very image heavy. Sorry.)

I logged on to Minecraft earlier today to find my entire inventory and indeed virtual-lego home erased. I thought that was rather peculiar, particularly considering I'm a server administrator and would have been notified had any destruction been taken place. As such, I set out to investigate what might be happening. My journey began, as many do, at the server's spawn point.

At the spawn point, I notice that a sign was placed there that certainly wasn't there before. This server's name isn't Adminica. Poorly-executed hacking attempt, perhaps? But no. When viewing the sign I was rewarded with two items: a wooden pickaxe and a compass to help me find my way.

I set off toward a house that hadn't been there bfore, uncertain of what I'd find and slightly afraid. Navigating my way through a maze of reeds, I eventually ran into…

Frank the Goat's adoptive sheep mother! I was wondering what she was doing in my Minecraft server, so I asked. Her reply was: "Baaaaaaah." Thankfully, the compass I was holding in my hand was capable of translating languages for me. What Frank's dear mother was attempting to tell me is that the answers to my questions can be found near fire next to a lake. I thought that was rather silly and cryptic, but continued on my journey toward the house hoping for answers.

I arrived at the house uncertain of what to expect. Gathering my courage, I entered and walked all the way to the basement after confirming that upstairs was empty…

In the basement I found another clue, except it wasn't a clue; my tormenters seemed to have known that I'd fall for the red herring. Distraught, I made my way back to the surface.

Having made my way back to the surface, I was upset to notice that it was now nighttime. But look ahead! I saw a large tower with an obsidian roof and lava coming down the sides. But is it next to a lake?

The tower was far away, and by the time I made it near it, I noticed that it was indeed next to a lake. I dug through the sand and found a sword with which to arm myself, hoping that I wouldn't have to use it.

I enter the tower and climb to the top floor. At first I don't notice anything.

But I look away for a moment, and suddenly three signs that hadn't been there previously were sitting right there, plain as can be.

I take a look, and I see the letter I on each of the 3 signs. I'm uncertain of what this means. While I'm thinking about I notice that the signs changed again!

Comm uni ties? Those are three separate words or abbreviations of words, but I'm not sure what they mean. It also appears that there are only two Is in these series of words. . . unless the third I, of course, belongs to Herobrine.

Then, it made sense. All of this. The server wasn't hacked; someone (Herobrine? Nathan and Dawna? you decide!) wanted to remind me of my adminly responsibilities. The three Is and the words comm uni and ties can clearly mean one thing: that I must grant I3 to a Communities volunteer! But who? That answer, unfortunately, wasn't available in Minecraft, so I had to check LiveJournal instead.

That's an adventure in and of itself, but the results are clear: that silverflight8 is most certainly deserving of I3 in the great and glorious category of Communities. Congratulations!

Moving On Up!

2011-04-27T04:06:52Z

[1:53pm]Hammond: Silverflight, are you around?
[1:53pm] ryan: silverflight8! we require your services!
[1:53pm] silverflight8: ack!
[1:53pm] silverflight8: I am around :)
[1:53pm] Hammond: cool
[1:54pm] Hammond: I've found a good request for you to PP on, if you have time? http://www.livejournal.com/support/see_request.bml?id=1293658
[1:54pm] silverflight8: sure
[1:55pm] Hammond: Alrighty, let me know when you're done. Take your time
[1:55pm] silverflight8: okies
[2:01pm] silverflight8: *comes back* okay, done
[2:01pm] • silverflight8 suspicious
[2:02pm] ryan: It's nice to give people a chance to PP on requests with multiple screeneds.
[2:02pm] Hammond: I agree, go back and approve that request now. http://www.livejournal.com/support/see_request.bml?id=1293658 :D:D
[2:02pm] ryan: .. yes, and that :)
[2:02pm] silverflight8: ryan, I do not think I have ever pp'd on any screened of yours
[2:03pm] silverflight8: aaaaaaaaaaah!
[2:03pm] silverflight8: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
[2:04pm] silverflight8: god that's scary
[2:04pm] silverflight8: but omg <#
[2:04pm] silverflight8: <3
[2:04pm] Hammond: Get used to it.
[2:04pm] Hammond: Everyone has that terror to begin with, but you'll do great!!
[2:04pm] silverflight8: eep!
[2:04pm] silverflight8: :s

Congratulations silverflight8!!

So now we have no I3s. No matter, come on down alexia_drake. PP your life away!

Erm... this still isn't right. We need another I2. How about satyresque? I think that will do nicely.

Naturally, we probably could do with a new I1 as well. An old interim with a new name would be perfect. Welcome back miss_gothe!

Drive-by privving

2011-04-26T12:17:54Z

Congrats to satyresque for earning I1 in Userpics!

Styles Re-Privving!

2011-04-18T18:24:32Z

Congratulations to tamar for re-earning I3 in Styles!

Syn inactivity deprivvings, Q1 2011

2011-04-18T02:40:48Z

It's well past time to do inactivity deprivvings for syn, but I have been holding off since inactivity deprivvings make me sad. That said, the following deprivvings have been performed:

I1 -> s
mlady_rebecca
mrs260
maidenus

As always, thanks to everyone for your hard work. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

Look, a ponie! Another ponie! So many ponies!

2011-04-13T22:40:57Z

Ahem. I have a few things I'd like to say.

FIVE THOUSAND PONIES

HAM PILLOW

PINK FEATHER BOA

In other words, welcome back, mayerman! As a housewarming gift, Entries would like to present you with some of the stock answers that you once wrote. Go forth and use them!

Styles Inactivity Deprivvings, Q1 2011

2011-04-11T13:56:26Z

The following inactivity deprivvings have just taken place for this past quarter:

I1 -> S
gemxpink
magic_beans
mrs260

I'm not going to make a separate entry in supportlounge for activity stats this quarter, but I would like to congratulate tamar, silverflight8, and scolaro for having the highest number of touches for I2, I1, and screened, respectively. If you'd like to know your stats breakdown, leave a comment here or contact me privately.

Thank you to everyone who helped out last quarter. As always, if you would like to become involved with Styles or have any questions, please contact me through support@livejournal.com.

soaring to new heights

2011-04-11T04:33:32Z

The last time Entries got a new I3, it was 2009.

That I3 is now an Entries admin.

So you can imagine how very excited we are to welcome a new priv-player to our category:

FLIGHT FLIGHT
FLIGHT FLIGHT
FLIGHT FLIGHT
FLIGHT FLIGHT
Congratulations!

just saying

2011-04-05T05:08:19Z

12am, putting off studying
Gotta be smart, gotta answer that req
Gotta leave a screened, gotta approve
Degreenin' everything, the board is growin'
Openin' again, again, everybody's answerin'
Gotta get more volunteers now
Gotta priv someone, I see my admins

Answerin' in Web Interface
Closin' in Communities
Gotta make my mind up
What cat should I degreen?

It's Priv day, priv day
Gotta priv a vol on Tuesday
Everyone's looking at privchange, privchange
priv day, priv day
Grantin' privs on Tuesday
Everybody's lookin' forward to screened answers

Privvin', Privvin' (I)
Privvin', Privvin' (1)
Privs, privs, privs, privs
Looking forward to the privving

12:01, we're writing lots of answers
Approvin' so fast, feeling satyresque
I1, I1, think about I1
You know what that is
You got it, you got it
Supportviewscreened by your right
You got it, you got it
Supportviewinternal it

Answerin' in Web Interface
Closin' in Communities
Gotta make my mind up
What cat should I degreen?

It's Priv day, priv day
Gotta priv a vol on Tuesday
Everyone's looking at privchange, privchange
priv day, priv day
Grantin' privs on Tuesday
Everybody's lookin' forward to screened answers

Privvin', Privvin' (I)
Privvin', Privvin' (1)
Privs, privs, privs, privs
Looking forward to the privving

2011 Q1 Entries Inactivity Deprivvings

2011-04-04T20:01:58Z

The following inactivity deprivvings have just taken place in Entries:

I2 -> I1
bwinter
gemxpink

I1 -> S
camomiletea
daydreamer
healingmirth

Thank you all so very much for your help in the category, and please know that you're welcome back anytime you'd like. We'll keep your seats warm for you!

As always, you can reach senza, trixieleitz, and me at support@livejournal.com with any questions, comments, etc. that you may have.

Gunk Inactivity Deprivvings, Q1 2011

2011-04-03T09:47:07Z

Deprivvings for the first quarter, 2011 have been performed.

I2 - I1
opal1159

I1 - S
gemxpink
jane_eyre
monkiainen

Thank you to everyone that's helped out over the past three months. Feel free to direct any questions to myself or the_cynic at support@livejournal.com

2011Q1 Comms Deprivvings

2011-04-01T01:47:49Z

The end of the quarter has come (in GMT at least) and so this quarter's deprivvings have been done.

I1 -> s
bwinter
camomiletea
jane_eyre

I2 -> I1
brion
gemxpink

Thanks for all your work. As always, if there are any questions about these deprivvings, please get in touch with dawna, right, and me through support@.

Shiny new Comms privs

2011-03-17T03:55:31Z

I don't know about the weather wherever you live, but here in red-blooded, red-statin' Real America (TM) it's starting to feel like spring. The first thing I think about when winter begins to turn to spring? Comms privs. Easily.

We have one I1 to announce: alex8. This privving was very much overdue.

We also reviewed another volunteer and found out that they were not working at an I1 level, so silverflight8 will have to make due with I2 instead. I'm sure there won't be any objections. ;D

Congratulations to all! Go forth and spread the word of the Dark Side.

\o/

2011-03-15T22:20:48Z

Congratulations to tamar for earning I2 in Entries!