Idan's Journal

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  • Archives for June 2005
  • Trusted Users and Responsability

    by Idan on June 08, 2005
    Hi again, I'm a big fan of Dream Theater ([shameless plug]in case anyone didn't know, you should all check them out: dreamtheater.net[/shameless plug] :D). So naturally I frequant their page here in SM quite often. I found out lyrics for their new album and noticed they were entered by a Trusted User. I was disappointed to see that they were incorrect and simply copy/pasted w/out any review. This is only one example and I am sure it happens throughout the site by various other Trusted Users. People, we have put in your hands a responsability and one that is very dear to us at SM. The responsability to make sure, with us, that the SM database will grow and will also be one of quality. By letting you enter lyrics to our database without moderation, it is on you to make sure the correctness of the lyrics you submit. When submiting lyrics, always make sure you are doing so in accordens with our Acceptance policy. Please don't abuse the trust that we have put in your hands.
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  • Progress Report

    by Idan on June 06, 2005
    Well, to sum it all up in one word: halted. No, obviously not for good, just for a while. Why, you ask? For various reasons. Some internal (server crash, inability to bring it back up, host problems), some personal (Mike will elaborate if he wishes to). I can say, though, that hopefully soon (real soon) fixes for the code regressions that occured due to the 1st server crash will emerge and missing features will return (and new one added). As for the server - a solution for that is also underway and will, hopefully, grow flesh and blood as fast as possible. On a different note, I'd like to really thank all of you guys. In the last few month there has been a slew of lyrics submitted than ever before. You guys are giving me some really hard time approving all these lyrics! :D Keep 'em coming! Also, I know it's hard with the site being so slow, but please - don't abandon our forums, stick around! It will all get solved soon.
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