GaG Gives Back!

[PrettyPriya]

Thank you to everyone that helped!

Hi everyone! This MyTake is mostly to all the moderators on the site. Some are aware of what myself and some of the other mods/influencers have done this year. If not, read on!

GaG Moderators and Influencers can earn a $25 USD Amazon gift card if they are the top moderators or influencer in a month’s time.

We are NOT paid employees of the site. We are volunteers. This is a perk we get for spending time volunteering on the site either as a moderator helping keep the site safe and fun or an influencer providing consistent content.

Each month, there are two moderators selected as the top moderators of the month, along with four honourable mentions. The top two receive a gift card from admin as a thank you from the admin team.

This year, some of us decided to take the initiative to donate the equal amount to charity each time we earned that reward. In addition to that, anytime I was awarded, my fiancé and I matched that donation with an additional (equivalent to $25 USD) to a charity in my country “Ending Classroom Hunger”.

In total, $675 USD was donated this year to a variety of charities and causes. This came from not just me but a group of moderators and influencers that donated and also supported what we did. Money went to:

Children’s Hospitals

RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network)

Humanitarian Aide to Ukraine

Ending Classroom Hunger

Churches

Hospitals

Families that have very ill children

While it may not seem like a lot of money to donate, it was selfless of those that helped donate and get donations to the people that truly need them. I want to mention:

@SecretsofKB

@BCRanger10

@SueShe

@Agape93

@WhatTheHeckkkk (now inactive)

There are more, but I can only tag five right now. Other users helped make sure this reached the right people. For that, I thank you.

This last part is to all you moderators. I have requested that admin no longer considers me for that monthly award. Admin was kind enough to respect my wish to not be included in consideration. So, I just wanted to let you know that I have NOT given up on you. I will continue to participate as part of the moderation team.

-Priya

[SueShe]

Thanks Priya for this outstanding and selfless & altruistic gesture. Most people on GaG do believe that we mods are on the GaG payroll and that we are solely here to bother them and to create problems where they see none.

I wish that GaG administrators would allow us mods to create a fund with the money we get so that we could dispose of it to help others rather than to spend it buying stuff that honestly no one really needs. There are so much needy people, so much misery in this world that could profit from these funds, just like what you do unilaterally.

I must confess that I have never in the past used one cent of those multiple cash vouchers I received and I let them go to waste. You know that I even tried to donate one but to no avail because those vouchers are locked on one specific country store of the merchant you mention. I had to submit the name of the country where this voucher would be redeemed in.

A "pot" where the funding could be sent to would probably serve a much better purpose but honestly, I don't know if GaG is even interested in something like that (or if it is even possible).

You have my greatest esteem for doing what you are doing to help the poorest among the poorest or those that are victims of the ones that exploit the weak.

Hats off!

[PrettyPriya]

@SueShe Thank you for the kind words as always. I think that is an excellent idea you have that GaG set that up. Admittedly, the way that we had to do it wasn't very official. It was nice for all those that helped out though.

[Msputiton]

I know you aren't and i appreciate everything you guys do. Because no matter how fair your decisions someone will hate your actions and complain about it

[PrettyPriya]

@Msputiton Thank you. I (we) appreciate that. I know that @SueShe and I have good intentions to keep the site fun and safe. We are both used to receiving hate from users, but we are not here to bother people. Appreciate the kind words.

[Msputiton]

🥰🥰🥰

[Daniela1982]

Why don't you you suck off each other?

[Msputiton]

@Daniela1982 😱😱😱 what a shocking comment. My day is ruined

[Daniela1982]

Though we don't always like our posts removed, there are few times I have found the removals have not been deserved. You guys are doing great. I only wish you could recognize trollers vs. actual Bonafide questions vs. troll questions.

[PrettyPriya]

I could change one letter in “suck off” and it would be an appropriate reply to you Daniela. Have a nice day!

[SueShe]

Thanks Priya for the MHO. I hope you are not too exhausted with your preparation work. Take a rest and enjoy a Andhra chili chicken :-)

[smahala1991]

I never knew about this! But, it's very exciting to see GAG do good! I would also like to see future charities represented like Red Cross/ Crescent, Second Harvest Food Bank, and one for Domestic Violence victims.

[PrettyPriya]

Thanks! This was just a group of us that decided to do it this year. Seeing as how each award winner each month chose their own charity, we got a good mix of them donated to.

It would be really cool if admin would set something up where we could donate to a range of causes, like you have mentioned. Thanks for the opinion!

[Nikki1989]

I didn't know about this. That is awesome. 💞

[Msputiton]

Aww this is amazing.

y'all have to deal with a lot, and you take your rewards and donate it to a good cause.

I appreciate the mods because no matter what decision you make you gonna make someone angry, for doing what you feel is right.

[PrettyPriya]

Thank you! Appreciate it. I know all the people who got something out of it the are in need appreciate everyone's donations.

[Msputiton]

I think you guys should be paid. This is got to be emotionally draining

[PrettyPriya]

Sometimes it can be. Very true. After a while, you start to become numb to it though. I have pretty thick skin (so wanted to say pp because of what you went through 🤣).

I officially gave up my chance at the one perk that I did get (gift card) to let other mods have a shot at it. They deserve it too. I will stick around to help those new ones out. 🙂

[Msputiton]

PP🤣🤣
Well you ever just want someone to help relive the stress hmu.
It's hard to be stressed when dealing with someone as goofy as me

[AmandaYVR]

That's really magnanimous of you all. Well done!

[PrettyPriya]

Thanks Amanda! It was truly a group effort. 🙂

[Nik1hil]

Wow!..

And my trading portfolio Dropped more than 675$ in one day!..

And I am not even bothered!..

Hmm... Maybe I could have donated that!.. 😓😓

[PrettyPriya]

This was over the course of a year. It isn’t much but it was selfless from all those who did give.

[Nik1hil]

675$ is a significant amount!..
You guys did great!.. 👍🏻

I am stating, I am the stupid one!.
Who is greedy and losing.

you are selfless people who are giving and winning!..

[SnowedIn]

Well done! That's awesome! Thanks for your work on the site, all of you, and for making life better through those organizations!

[PrettyPriya]

Thank you! It was a group of us that decided to do this for the year. It was a nice gesture for all those who participated.

[Avatar74]

I haven't been here long but I really enjoy offering my opinions to people, it is especially rewarding if it helps someone.

Thanks for your great work on this site, an excellent gesture for these charities well done!

[PrettyPriya]

Thanks for the nice message! Much appreciated. 🙂

[Summeroflove]

Thanks for sharing. Just this morning. GAG promoted me to Influencer!!!

[PrettyPriya]

Congratulations! That is awesome! You will now get to compete in the Influencer of the month awards. That is another one, like the mod of the month, that I have asked to not be considered for anymore. Time for the new folks to get their chance! Good luck to you! 🙂

[Summeroflove]

Thanks!

[Summeroflove]

What is mod of the month?

[PrettyPriya]

Most welcome. I still get the messages, so I will watch closely for your name on the award list!

[Summeroflove]

Oh. Sorry I think I know what you’re talking about

[Summeroflove]

I’m not a mod. Just a influencer

[Summeroflove]

Okay!

[PrettyPriya]

So, Moderators are all scored on the following each month:

- Moderation success ratio (mod hidden posts/admin removed posts)
- Moderation volume (number of moderator hide actions)
- Opinion posts on GAG Community Topic posts.
- Recent activity in other topics.
- Number of Mod Likes for Questions and Opinions

At the end, the top two moderators with the highest "score" are awarded an amazon gift card. I have been in the top two for almost a year straight. I thought it was time to let other hard working volunteers get a chance.

Influencers have a similar competition. Here is the criteria for that. You will get a message beginning of next month and notice these exact words:

This Influencer was very active this month in sharing posts in his influencer topic;
also had a high percentage MHO with numerous well-structured Opinions in his topic of influence!

[Summeroflove]

Okay thanks for the information so it’s pretty much a stat thing

[Summeroflove]

Interesting I just never seen of it before on here.

[PrettyPriya]

Yep. The moderator one is much more clear how it is scored. The influencer one, I am not sure. I have been shocked sometimes to be on the awards list when I only influence one topic and felt like I didn't have a lot of opinions on it. Not sure how they pick that one.

Good luck to you anyhow! I hope to see your name there next month. 🙂

[Summeroflove]

Thanks! They made me influencer over a bunch of topics

[PrettyPriya]

I noticed that! That will increase your odds since you influence in a bunch of them. Just keep up the good content. They obviously thought highly of it.

[Summeroflove]

Okay. Thanks!

[Summeroflove]

They probably don’t make me mod because they know I would remove SO much garbage from this website. Lol

[PrettyPriya]

Hahaha I know the feeling. I wish I could remove a lot more than what I am allowed.

[Summeroflove]

Yeah for sure. I recently blocked a few people. Feels really nice not having to keep up with so many arguments. 😂.

Just. Absolutely moronic questions. That either make no sense or are just super super weird.

[PrettyPriya]

Oh how I wish I could do the same... I have to be able to see content however. That sadly means ALL content. 😞

[Summeroflove]

I feel you. Especially because there is some really annoying people on this website

[Summeroflove]

Weird question. But can mods freeze other mods accounts?

[PrettyPriya]

Yep. Only Uber mods can freeze accounts. Sadly, it has had to be done before. 😞

[Summeroflove]

Ruh Roh. You had to freeze it?

[PrettyPriya]

Yep, twice I have had to do that.

[Summeroflove]

What did they do? Dang. GAG needs to be careful who they give mod to. I know the made some trolls influencers (trolls in my opinion).

They also have to be careful. Because some people will let just a little bit of power go to their heads and they’re banning everyone.

[PrettyPriya]

While I cannot discuss what happened, admin did take care of the situation. Moderators can have their badge revoked.

I know what you mean by spamming influencers.

[Summeroflove]

I see. I assume that doesn’t happen too often with mods though. But if they’re doing something like being perverts or abusing their powers.

[PrettyPriya]

It doesn't happen often. Admin keeps a good watch on us and will not hesitate to message us.

[Summeroflove]

Yeah that’s a good thing

[Andres77]

Thanks to all of you for keeping this place safe and fun.

[PrettyPriya]

Of course, appreciate the nice message. 🙂

[MadClown]

My opinion was removed by a moderator on a question and I don’t know why!

I didn’t say anything offensive and I was getting along with the asker.

G@G isn’t on my good impression list.

They only support biased speech.

[PrettyPriya]

This is about supporting charity. By the way, it is not just moderators that can remove opinions from questions. The question asker can as well. So...

[MadClown]

Can you help me figure it out?

[PrettyPriya]

Yep. There is a sure way to know. Did you receive a message from GaG Admin that the opinion was removed? What was the reasoning?

[MadClown]

I didn’t, I was commenting on my opinion and suddenly it said your opinion was removed by moderator

[MadClown]

It also says that I can’t make a new opinion because I ready posted a comment!

[MadClown]

This is the person who probably removed my opinion @anon1903

[PrettyPriya]

That is a default banner. The asker removed it. Even when the asker does, it says "removed by a moderator" at the top in a red banner. If a moderator removed it, you would have received a message from the GaG-System account telling you why and that it was under review.

[MadClown]

I see, Thank you for your time.

[PrettyPriya]

No worries.

[Daniela1982]

Nice to know that people donate to charity as I have, When I found that the CEO of St. Judes made over $1 million a year salary I said fuck them! Did you ever notice that they never give notice to their donaters and give notice to themselves?

[exitseven]

Wow I remember WhatThe Heckkkkk it is sad she is gone. I think that the mods do a good job that nobody really wants to do.

[Agape93]

Happy to help the best I can :)

[boggboss]

I had no idea sounds pretty cool good work guys

[PrettyPriya]

Thanks! 🙂

[SaoirseS]

Nicely done!

[BLP11520]

Good deal Priya.

[MCheetah]

Okay.

[berwise13]

God bless you.