WCOn and Beyond

[BEAR.]

Originally Posted by lumina

Delete "Location" and "Date of Birth". It was recently discussed on the discord that these two things were publicly removed anyway for safety reasons, so why are they still there as options to edit?

Sorry for quoting you; I talked about this on Discord but I wanted to address this on site as well for people who aren't able to see what I said.

Yes, they were privated for safety reasons. No, they were not removed: also for safety reasons!

As a staff member, if a user decides to provide this information (as it is opt in!), we want to know if they're a minor or not. With our community split between younger people and adults, we'd like to have an idea of where people fall on the spectrum. That way, if someone is being inappropriate with someone else, we can handle it better and know if we need to report it to authorities.

Location can be handy as well in a similar vein: if people provide one, even a general area, we can use that along with their IP to contact local authorities if they've posted concerning or illegal content on the forums. Safety is always going to be our priority and I would rather have the means and not use it, than to remove the means and need it.

(Also, yes people can be misleading about their age. If the staff has any reason to believe you're an adult, we are going to approach the situation as so. Being a minor also will not protect you if you're being a stinker but it may impact how the investigation into your behavior and activity is addressed.)

[stardust.]

Wow, ofc yesterday Bear(Jae)told us that there would be an announcement. But I never expected it to be this big.

WCO is so great, I have made so many good friends here.

I want a few dedications to the staff(And to a couple good member-friends):

First, the moderators:

Birdie-You do such a good job as a moderator and a medicine cat. You are an excellent member of the community and we hope to see you stay!

Dino-Where to start, glow has been an excellent, engaging and friendly member for 6 years. I haven't even been here for 1! I've never ever seen a mean-spirited post by glow. They also have wonderful characters and role-play very well.

Velli-WCOn was so fun. I was so excited when that week came. And the CBox, the first few days of the Cbox were really fun(Not saying it's fun now ofc), I really hope to see you stay as a staff.

Shade-I don't really know you that well, but I've heard you are very nice from other members! Good luck in your future staff endeavors!

Now the admins:

Hope-WCO Trivia was absolutely outstanding, it felt like the early fun of the Cbox was brought back. WCO Trivia was just awesome, nuff said.

Neptune-Nep does such a good job with administrating, ve really make the site grow and they are very nice to the other members.

Starfall-Another staff member that I don't know too well, but I've heard really good things about you and I hope you continue to make the site grow.

Members:

The CBox regulars-For making my "home" on WCO so enjoyable! It's always fun to chat with you!

Jupi-A friend of mine since I started here, we have continued to grow our friendship for a long time. I've done so many rp's with you and I hope that stays that way.

Celeste-My very first friend on here. I know your not that active anymore but you are still so awesome. We have so many memories together, mentoring Cloverpaw, chatting in the CBox, etc. If your still around by Christmas, I'll be happy.

And finally...

Bear and Apricute(Bill and Dipper)-WCO would not exist without you two. Bear was the one who started the Cbox, the place that I spend most of my time in. And the Fortune Teller Tent that Apricute made was so kewl!

There are also so many other great members out there! And I want to thank those ones as well!

I would really like the idea of donating to charity, but I would also like some more development! That would be kewl!

Wow, that was a lot to type. I loved WCOn so much and it was so fun! Thank you to all the staff who made it fun!

[bubble[error].]

EVERYTHING!!!!!

do everything with the money! everything to benefit the real world and WCO as much as you can!

[SplashyLumi]

@BEAR.

How about sharing/spliting the money equally?

[Quietheart]

I think I speak for many of us when I say we appreciate the staff a whole bunch too. You may have been just a bunch of kids when it started, but this is the single greatest forum I've ever been apart of and it would not be so without your continued dedication to it.

[SpirtTheRat0w0]

Originally Posted by Quietheart

I think I speak for many of us when I say we appreciate the staff a whole bunch too. You may have been just a bunch of kids when it started, but this is the single greatest forum I've ever been apart of and it would not be so without your continued dedication to it.

Agreed

[Salla]

What's WCON?

[carmen]

@Salla
WCOn was an event that occurred during October.

[Salla]

Originally Posted by Pheasantflight

@Salla
WCOn was an event that occurred during October.

What was it about?

[stardust.]

Originally Posted by Salla

What was it about?

Read this for more details!