Thread:Lidewey/@comment-33976398-20190227165917/@comment-34076922-20190303002355

Well.... since you asked.... =)

From what I can tell, Admin put in the hours they can, some more than others. I think it depends on the person (and also what is going on on the wiki). You have a full time job, no one would expect you to be "on call" when you are working. I know there are days I cannot be on the wiki (or I check in and do not post anything) and with family medical issues and a teenager in Senior year, my life isn't getting any easier. LOL

I feel I can offer as much as the community will accept from my ideas and my assistance. I know others have more experience in other areas and there is a learning curve. Personally, I think the wiki needs good people to run for admin so we have different perspectives and experience. I understand why some shy away from the option, as you noted some days ago, the conversations have been less than inviting this nominee period. I always try to see the good even when some days it takes a hard stretch to see it. 😅

I go into the vote knowing what I bring to the table. If others agree, that's great. If not, I will continue to be a member here. I would love to see you in the accepted list of nominees, I think you have a lot to bring to the table as well. I totally respect your decision either way. I wouldn't be worried about "time" ... life happens and we all do the best we can.

I remember when I joined and 20 people would pounce to help someone out. I see less of that these days (admin do, of course) but I know there is a community of great knowledge here and sometimes (like your students) you need to find the right way to bring it out of someone. I know you have a gift as a teacher, it lends itself to being here (in my opinion). I always ask my classes on the last day "what did you learn that you didn't know before?" - it's those answers that make me glad I chose to put myself out there when I was tired, sick, annoyed, stressed, etc, because the answers you get make it ALL worthwhile. So we will see how it turns out in a few days, but never think you cannot offer as much time to being an admin. What you can offer is more than if you didn't try and sometimes that is enough.

BTW, I saw this funny quote and thought of you.... =)

Anyway ... hope my lengthy answer has given you something else to think about, and whatever decision you make will be the right one. 💓