Trialmin Review: Coconutwarrior97

[Arianya]

Coconutwarrior97 has now been in the .txt as a Trial Admin for roughly two months.

Please use this thread as public review; it's encouraged for players to comment on how well/badly the trial admin has done and whether or not they think the trial admin should be made a full admin, if they should be removed from the .txt or if their promotion should be delayed.

[subject217]

cares too much about what people think of him, especially people who you really shouldn't care about. good admin though.

[Nilons]

cares too much about what people think of him, especially people who you really shouldn't care about. good admin though.

read: takes feedback and doesn't dismiss it immediately based on whos giving it

[subject217]

I mean, it's feedback for Coconut based on something that I talked with him about before. I don't really care how you perceive it Nilons. Really, by replying to it at all you're making it a far bigger deal than I ever thought of it.

[gum disease]

I think he's a nice person. Very friendly and kind whenever I see him in Discord.

I believe he should be promoted!

[Ispiria]

Another case where having to wait though the formality of review is a travesty. Coconut is the best admin to come along in ages. Compassionate, patient, enthusiastic and always friendly, the answer here is clear.

Do not admin so they have more time to play Maplestory with me.

Obviously.

[Nilons]

I mean, it's feedback for Coconut based on something that I talked with him about before. I don't really care how you perceive it Nilons. Really, by replying to it at all you're making it a far bigger deal than I ever thought of it.

I literally just gave a point of view on how what you said could be a good thing, you're the one taking it personal

[subject217]

On the contrary, you're completely misrepresenting my post based on a misunderstanding of what I mean in a manner that feels like a snipe at myself. Maybe the depth of your misunderstanding prevents you from seeing that. Regardless, it doesn't matter, because Coconut knows what I meant :^)

[Nilons]

On the contrary, you're completely misrepresenting my post based on a misunderstanding of what I mean in a manner that feels like a snipe at myself. Maybe the depth of your misunderstanding prevents you from seeing that. Regardless, it doesn't matter, because Coconut knows what I meant :^)

calm down my dude i can hardly misrepresent anything when its literally quoted in my post

it wasnt a personal jab it was just a different perspective

[Qbmax32]

Coconut is very nice and good please promote him ty

[Stickymayhem]

On the contrary, you're completely misrepresenting my post based on a misunderstanding of what I mean in a manner that feels like a snipe at myself. Maybe the depth of your misunderstanding prevents you from seeing that. Regardless, it doesn't matter, because Coconut knows what I meant :^)

calm down my dude i can hardly misrepresent anything when its literally quoted in my post

it wasnt a personal jab it was just a different perspective

demote nilons

[RandolfTheMeh]

Coconutwarrior97's greatest strength is that he does indeed care for what people have to say about him. The notion that he could be doing so to an unhealthy degree is not something I can dispute, though I can say that should it get to him, he does a good job of vocalizing his concerns to others for a more mediated opinion to rationalize the irrational comments he may get. Thus I assert that his concern is not of how people feel about him, but rather a more general concern for people. His actions, both in game and out of game, have suggested pure altruism at such an astonishing degree. When I played on Sybil, my memories of him were those of an individual whose whole goal was to make the game fun for everyone. He had everyone else in mind for his gimmicks, and was genuinely dedicated in pulling them off. Outside of the game, he's shown a willingness to accept fault even under duress and harassment, when others would've easily gotten defensive and not rectified matters for the sake of saving face. His past actions show that he has not merely cared about opinions of himself, but of the general well-being of everyone- an important distinction I'd prefer be made, if it were to occupy a majority of this thread's comments. I'd rather others not get the wrong idea.

At his core, Coconutwarrior97 does not believe that there are people whose opinions do not matter. Certainly, one could bring up an absurd example and we would agree that he metaphorically wouldn't cater to this example's opinions simply because their desires are destructive to the game's entirety, but Coconutwarrior97 would still respect this individual. And he'd still be friendly with this individual. The genuine concern he has shown for people who otherwise are ostracized or divisive within the community is astounding. Though I cannot comment on his competencies as an admin, not being able to witness and scrutinize it myself, I can attest to his competencies as an individual, of which those alone are enough for me to write the one sole response I've ever made in a trialmin review in the four years I've been on these forums.

tl;dr he's good people pls promote

[Cobby]

I'm a bit upset my fellow singulo posters have not yet created a "coconut is too nice ergo bad intentions" thread like they did with okand.

[CitrusGender]

probably drinks more than me

but he's a good drunk, like the type of person i want to be around while drunk
hopefully he doesn't get liver cancer though

promote post haste

[Hulkamania]

Wouldn't let me squeeze him for that sweet coconut oil. 0/10 badmin

(coconut is a good friend and a good admin pls promote)

[Kangtut]

He held a vote to see which trialmin he would eat. He still hasn't come for me. Overall a pretty cool dude when I see him.

[CreationPro]

cocoNUT during a no NUT november
deadmin please



(cool dude, always friendly)

[delaron]

Very much appreciate the effort they put into being a helpful influence on the server. I have had warning and comments that were justly handled as well as felt i was heard when sending in ahelps. Top notch all around. I play better as a result.

[Farquaar]

Where do I begin? This exotic drupe has the qualities of a great person, a great admin and and a great gamemaster.

It should go without saying thanks to the glowing praise already in this thread, but there is a reason why players and admins alike have praised the Coconut Combatant. He puts forward a consistently friendly attitude without coming off as desperate or disingenuous. He loves the game and has demonstrated his desire to make it better by through his work on github and by making the first move to chat with players about what they want to see in the game. His personable attitude and dedication are not the only reasons he is well-liked, however.

As an admin, he has expressed humility and good judgement in both his handling of ahelps and appeals. This warrior of a nuciferian has received heaps of adulation, both in and outside this thread, and I hope he stays humble despite it. I also hope that as his friends become more numerous in number, he continues to keep things fair and not play favourites. He's got a good head on his shoulders.

But of course, I cannot end this without mentioning his fantastic good sense when it comes to playing a game master for SS13. Every admin intervention, every event, big and small, has been a blast. The key to his approach, I think, is that he never takes the reins away from the players. He genuinely enjoys seeing everyone have fun and letting the little chaotic stories unravel on their own. A Coconut event doesn't need to be ostentatious or shift-monopolizing for the round to be memorable for everyone, and other admins can learn a lot from him in this respect. Coconut would be welcome to GM a tabletop session for me and my buddies anytime.

TL;DR Coconut has a good attitude, good judgement and good talent as a gamemaster. Promote!

[BeeSting12]

I've been on with him a few times and he seems like a good admin to me. I was not bribed to make this post.

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[penterwast]

Handles tickets on Terry when I'm not available. Very dedicated and competent admin. I've learned quite a bit from him over the month that our trialmin periods overlapped.

[BebeYoshi]

Cool and epic. Also a nice gamer please promote.

[carshalash]

10/10 trialmin. Always does a good job handling tickets.

[Catamus]

He a good boi :з

[Boris]

He is in fact a good person, promote.

[Plapatin]

i like it when they press buttons, but i also like it when they help good

[lmwevil]

yeah seems alright, on different hours to me but their interest in the opinions of others is better than being some of the admins here who don't give a shit about negative feedback

also one of wubli's children, we're letting mexicans take over tg

+1

[obscolene]

spams my fuckign forum inbox but he is one of the very few admins who actually seems like they admin for the sole purpose of creating a better experience for the players of the server

[JusticeGoat]

Landon shows a lot of good quality's about them, positive and professional when I have admined with them. I would be in favor of promotion.

[Nervere]

Promoted.