Brawl Back Room Updates

We don't do "performance reviews," but people get booted for inactivity. If you're posting in the BBR and trying to help, you're doing your job.

Tesh said:

I read someone suggesting that you treat a BBR application like a Job application. I asked last time the new Member applications were starting if the BBR did anything along the lines of a performance review. You know when you sit down with your boss and he asks "What do you even do around here all day?" or "Man you ****ing suck at this, but your application was really professional so as long as you are active here at Wal Mart/Google/African Pirate Agency, we will keep you on board"

I mean honestly, what kind of job is it where the application is the hard part and then you just have to show up often enough not to get kicked out?

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The analogy isn't flawless, because this isn't a real job. People aren't getting paid; we aren't wasting resources on those that get in and don't do anything. If someone becomes a problem, it is dealt with appropriately. If someone isn't a problem, they're fine to stay regardless of activity until it's time for a scheduled purge.

So yeah, treat the application like a job application. Once you're in, the job analogy sort of falls apart and it's more about being a constructive member of the community imo.

I'm not doing my job.

Ishieymoro said:

The analogy isn't flawless, because this isn't a real job. People aren't getting paid; we aren't wasting resources on those that get in and don't do anything. If someone becomes a problem, it is dealt with appropriately. If someone isn't a problem, they're fine to stay regardless of activity until it's time for a scheduled purge.

So yeah, treat the application like a job application. Once you're in, the job analogy sort of falls apart and it's more about being a constructive member of the community imo.

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Huh? So if resources aren't wasted by allowing people to stay for simply trying, why not let more people in if they just want to help?

The qualities you want people to display in the application apparently aren't remotely needed to maintain your position. It would be like having to be a trained NASCAR driver just to get a basic driver's license.

Because there are standards to keep up, basically. The more people you let in, the harder it is to ensure quality discussion.

EDIT: I misread lol.

I don't think premium members were ever allowed BR access in the first place, actually. That wouldn't make any sense, as the two groups serve entirely different purposes.

You may be thinking of the back room. IIRC I saw a discussion a while ago that said Broomers could see pretty much everything (in the past, changed now obviously).

Premiums don't have access to any special rooms except for the disco room, which is a premium only forum.

It's been pretty long since I've been awaiting for the response.

I fear that this means I have been rejected?

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I just realized I haven't updated the BBR member list. You can check it on the OP.

On a similar note, BSP asked to be removed due to him going off to college. We all wish him the best of luck his first year at Yale!

you can replace him with me

I wish I were cool enough to be on the BBR member list. I guess I'll apply next time with a new and improved application

DeLux said:

I wish I were cool enough to be on the BBR member list. I guess I'll apply next time with a new and improved application

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Hmm, that's odd. I'll have that corrected.

So BSP has now been replaced?

No, BBR members don't get replaced.

DeLux said:

I wish I were cool enough to be on the BBR member list. I guess I'll apply next time with a new and improved application

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You've always been on the list, but you changed nicknames for a while, remember?

That's the joke :D

Tongue in cheek method of saying "just noticed my old name was on the list"

I have dreamed of being in the BBR twice since the day I first logged on to SWF.

I'd like to thank my supporters for standing with me through the tough times to help me make this come true.

I'd like to thank my critics for fueling me to prove them wrong.

I'd like to thank God for blessing me in such ways.

I'd like to thank my family and friends, shout outs from the top of the world

I've been to the mountain top and I've seen the promise land

I'm gonna apply for the BBR too I feel I've been very very active and deserve more recognition.

Fat Bat vs Smash Master....

aisight said:

Well, now you're on the list twice. Good job.

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as an ICs main, it seems legit for there to be 2 of him. One representative for Popo, one for Nana?

I main Zero Suit Samus now though

So Iridescent is a discarded suit, meaning your personality has become less colorful and more focused. That's deep man.

Flayl understandssssss

yesssss

The Brawl Back Room is currently working on the Match-Up Chart v3.


Similar to last time, a subforum will be created for panelists to discuss which match-ups they would like to change, and then discuss these match-ups with other character panels. We will strive to once again produce write-ups for as many match-ups as possible.


There were complaints about poor representation during v2 for some characters. From within the project, we also suffered problems with poor activity on the part of many panelists. In an attempt to remedy these issues, each panel leader will post a thread in their respective character subforum detailing their current panel and asking for additional interested panelists to apply. This will ensure that the burden of representation does not fall solely on the BBR or panel leader, but rather the character’s active and motivated community as a whole.


Panels will be limited to no more than five people, including the panel leader. Similarly, panels will only be able to bring up a certain amount of match-ups for discussion (this number is currently undecided, but if I had to pull a number I’d say somewhere around seven). We’re aiming for quality over quantity, and want to keep the project as manageable as possible.


In some cases, we weren’t able to find anyone within the BBR that had the time or character knowledge to lead a panel, so we contacted members outside of the BBR to do so. Above all, we aimed to select knowledgeable and active members of the character communities with good debate skills. Similarly, selected panelists are expected to maintain good debate behavior, and those who are seen to be problematic in this regard may be ejected from the project if complaints arise.


The rough timeline for this project is as follows:

- Mid/Late November: Have panelists selected
- Early December: Have subforum for panelists created and make sure everyone is in
- Late December: Submit proposed match-up changes for each character
- Post-APEX: Discussion cycles created, discussions begin



If you have any questions about the project, feel free to ask about them in this thread. If you have questions regarding specific panels, please post in the panel’s public thread and wait for a response from the panel’s leader.


Here’s a list of the project panel leaders. It will be updated with panel members as they are determined.

Seems like a lot of time to get a panel ready. Hopefully everyone takes advantage of this time and gets it done.

Good stuff!

When will be the next application time where people can apply for the BBR?

OOps wrong thread

oh wow cool. Bsp good luck

You don't have to be a BBR member to be on the panel, do you?

I'm a leader and not in the bbr

All you people that have 3 people or less in your panel


I hate you all.