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Dorian Gray Started conversation Aug 14, 2003
i would like to once again become a sub-editor. i was removed from the list not to long ago and i would like to be re-instated (spelled wrong i know).
thanks
dorian
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Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Jan 19, 2004
Hi Dorian,
Sorry to take so long to get back to you on this. As you might know, we've had quite a few changes behind the scenes in the last few months, but things have settled down now (or as much as they're going to at any rate).
If you're still interested in becoming a Sub again, let me know and I'll sort out the necessaries.
Regards,
Jimster
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Dorian Gray Posted Jan 24, 2004
yes, yes i am i always would like to help out the cause. sign me up
dorian
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Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Jan 27, 2004
You should now have your subs badge back, Dorian. I'll add you to the Yahoo Group shortly.
Thanks again!
Jimster
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Dorian Gray Posted Jan 27, 2004
hey jimster, the last time i was a sub was before all the changes to the system. do i still ahve to contact you guys to get entries to edit or are they automatically put on my page?
thanx
Dorian
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Whoami - iD dislikes punctuation Posted Jan 28, 2004
Hi there,
Jimster is mighty busy, I'm sure, so I hope you don't mind me butting in and helping you! 
The system now (or at least, a couple of weeks ago) is that batches are composed of two Entries, to be completed in around four weeks (similar to the old system only with double the time / half the Entries). This is to reflect the increased role of the Subs in polishing the Entries, following the staffing changes at the Towers. For example, the Subs are encouraged to find 'Related BBCi Links' for the bottom of the Entries...
Yes, we still shout for batches on the email group. They're allocated to us and can be returned, with comments, all onsite, with the shiny buttons.
If you've got any more questions, you can ask me, or go on the email and ask, I suppose...
Whoami? 
Former <./>SubEditor</.> (resigned temporarily, about 2 weeks ago)
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Smij - Formerly Jimster Posted Jan 28, 2004
Cheers, Whoami?
You should have received an email (to the address you've registered with h2g2) inviting you to the Sub-editors' YahooGroup. If you post to the group we can a) see that everything's working as it should be and b) get you your first batch.
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Whoami - iD dislikes punctuation Posted Jan 28, 2004
No problem, Jimster. It's always a joy to help out!
Whoami? 
*the snow arrived in Oxfordshire around 4:45pm, 28 Jan*
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- 2: Smij - Formerly Jimster (Jan 19, 2004)
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- 5: Dorian Gray (Jan 27, 2004)
- 6: Whoami - iD dislikes punctuation (Jan 28, 2004)
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