Knowledge's Staff Application

[Don]

In-Game Name(s): Donald "Knowledge" Mcgriff
Steam Name:DON
Steam Profile Link:https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199211356319/
Steam ID:STEAM_0:1:625545295
Discord Username: spliffydrip
Age:25
When did you first join the server: Over 1 year ago.
Total playtime on our Servers :3mo 3w 4d 10h 18m 
Char playtime: 2000+ hours
Time Zone: Eastern time zone.
How much time can you realistically dedicate to moderating?: 7 hours per day.
Have you read the rules?: Yes.
Do you have a working microphone?: Yes.
Do you acknowledge that you must meet the weekly minimum ticket quota of 20 tickets? Yes.
Are you familiarized with SAM and/or Nutscript commands?: The names don't ring a bell. It's been a very long time, but if it's anything like other servers, I'll be fine. If not, I'm a very fast learner.
Do you acknowledge that lying on this application will result in immediate denial and blacklisting from staff?: Yes.

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What is your motivation/reason for applying?: Im a long time veteran in the city. Not only have i experienced the entire new hiring experience, but I have grown into a position of authority in my home company, earning the title of faction leader. I have grown familiar with all the systems of money making. I am fluent in the rules within the city, as well as most of the standard laws we must abide as citizens. I have also grown very well acquainted with members of other factions and their leadership; having attended many sitdowns, hosting events, and even weddings. I feel as though my experience and what some would consider, expertise, can grant me an exceptional advantage and understanding of other players situations. Not only would I be able to judge right and wrong from an impartial standpoint, but I can also see through the surface reasons of a mugging (for example) and be able to consider the underlying reasons it may or may not have a political effect in the city. I would also like to have more of a lasting impact in a place where I spend hundreds of hours of my life.

Why should you be considered over other candidates?: As previously stated, not only am I a long time veteran with high command experience; I am also a grinder, a faction leader, and someone who has been at the hand of verifiable unjust rulings by staff. I feel as though ive made myself a pillar of the south side community, and with that, there are many other players who would vouch for my comradery and business minded decisions. I have carried the weight of a faction through good and bad times. I have also just as many if not more hours in the day to spend staffing as I have spent making money for my people. I am also available during times where staff is typically not online, so I can cover their off hours.

Do you have any previous staffing experience? (Please list where, what position and how long): When I was 16 or younger for a few smaller servers, I'm 25 now. I don't remember the names but Ive got some experience with being admin and moderator. The knowledge would come back to me quickly im sure. If not, I have no fear in asking questions or getting a more experienced staff member to back up, or consider my decisions to confirm that I am being fair and impartial throughout my time as a staff member.

Have you been banned before on any of our servers? If so, why?: Yes, quite recently, but the ban was deemed unjust due to lack of evidence and was removed from my record.

Would you say that you are well known in our community, what's your reputation, what do other members think of you?: I'm the faction leader of the Supreme Team. Most people know me and respect me. I sell suits to a lot of people and deal with lots of people on a daily basis. Not only do my decisions carry weight for those in my company, but in my alliance I am a vocal and inspiring player to those around me.

What is your favourite moment on Diverge so far?: Chess Park, 6/3/89 when a group of party goers took a stand for their Civil and Constitutional Rights against an army of tyrant Police Officers. We were just there to listen to music and party, but then the feds showed up and tried to quell our fun. We took a stand against this disparity of justice and stood our ground against the tyrants. Even my Consig "Trick Trick" was falsely arrested for knowing his rights. This made such an impact on us as a company we even made a role for it on the discord.

Have any staff members recommended you? If so, list their names: swlvft.

Problem Solving
Detail step by step exactly the actions you would take.
Someone RDMs and you are currently off-duty. How do you handle this?: If I am off duty and there are other staff active and needing to take tickets, I will not get in their way. If it is a situation like I face quite often, where im on in the morning and it is low pop for staff, I am more than willing to step up to make sure the players are not waiting around for someone else to get on. I would "clock-in" as staff and stick around to not only handle the RDM ticket, but be there in case more situations should arise.

You have seen a fellow staff member of higher or equal rank than you abusing fairly often, but never doing anything too noticeable. What do you do?: Report them to upper administration. This is the exact reason I am wanting to be in this position because I want all judgements to be fair. If I at least make the staff leads aware of the situation, I have done the minimum amount of my due diligence as a fellow member of staff to support the current player base. If need be I can also make a staff report on the forum page. In either of these situations I will come armed with either clips, log screenshots, or other evidence that will solidify my report as being reliable.

A member of your faction / friend of yours has a ticket made against them accusing them of RDM’ing, and minging. You know that this person rarely does this when you play with him. How do you proceed knowing this? Does it constitute possible bias?: As a staff member I am going to refrain from taking tickets related to my own company. I do not want this to create a bias in my leadership or ability to be a staff member. Even though I have full intentions of being completely unbiased, we have seen before that this tends to be an issue. If there is another staff member available I will make sure they take the ticket instead of me. If not I will attempt to contact other staff to get in city and inform those involved to remake tickets once that staff member has come online.
 

 

[gongzilla]

Been a part of Don's diverge career since he was newly in the city. He has gone through a lot involving the city and its rp, rules, and staff interactions. And I say that in the sense hes really been able to sit back and learn what the server currently is, and he doesn't have a million PO's. 

Good Guy hope he succeeds in being staff 

[Hg0tros]

Massive +1

I know this dude for over a year now and i never seen him did something wrong. He was always active on the server and ever since he became Don he been putting mad time into making a good RP and tryna improve shit over his faction. He pretty much revived the whole faction by himself and i witnessed all that by myself. If he wanna help the community i 100% think he can do that, and he would be a great pick for the staff FS.

Edited 45 minutes ago by Hg0tros

[MorbidWizard]

+1

[JitzwadGumlord]

+1 100000% great guy, very knowledgeable about the city. Couldn't have a better player as staff tbh