I have to say, as a potential member checking out this site, it was discouraging to see the admins letting apps and claims sit for a long time. That was probably why I didn't join, but I thought I'd leave feedback. It may be that the admins are busy, but if they have time to post and work on their apps it's off-putting for guests to see them let the other stuff slide. It was a lovely site though, I think you guys did a great job.
Speaking as a staff member who happens to work full-time while going to college full-time, I update as soon as I am able. There have been several days where I spent many hours working on writing for the site, preparing subplot updates, sending out messages, preparing fresh graphics, and yes, updating lists. Our site is far more than face claims and a patronus registry. We are a working, evolving writing place where there are a lot more pressing matters to attend to then simply updating lists. (Which, I believe should be obvious the face claim is claimed or the registry option is taken after the post claiming it.) It would never be ignored because it hadn't been officially added to the list.
But that isn't the point I would like to make.
I would like to point out that, as strange as others may find it to be, the staff does enjoy writing too. If you look at the date on the application I finished just recently, it took me over two weeks to finish my own application for a site that I own. Despite being on every single night since the site had opened, for at least three to four hours a night, I worked on an application twice in a two weeks period.
In reference to applications sitting, there is no application that simply sits. None. We do not believe in the public act of pending applications. That is a personal staff choice to avoid embarrassment for members. Because that is not the kind of environment we want to create. With two highly involved admins, we discuss each application. Then, every single application that is finished and a staff member has concerns or questions regarding, we send PMs to the member and then proceed to carry a conversation there. Which, yes, sometimes takes time depending how quickly the replies are sent.
My members know that I'm available, always, regardless of working on a piece for myself. If a member does not believe so, then I encourage them to send me a message with concerns and I will provide my aim username, which all messages are directly forwarded from there to my phone. We love our members, and we love Fight or Flight. I'm sorry you feel it wasn't what you believed it should be.
