Since Melledoneus isn't a mod anymore, can I at be credited for the guide that I wrote?

Laughing Fish·3/31/2019, 11:03:50 PM·78 votes·17,361 views

Greetings!

As you may know, Memes & Games has a Posting Images and Gifs on the Boards post pinned to the top. This guide was written entirely by me, where I did all the work creating it. However, it is credited to Melledoneus. This was perfectly fine for awhile, as he was a mod in charge of M&G so it made sense his name should be there. The fact it hasn't been in my name for this time is not at all a problem, as there were very legitimate reasons to have someone else's signature on my work.

However, since he is no longer a moderator, and since neither he nor anyone else in the mod team has kept it up to date (as there is more info that can be added, and it can be formatted far better now due to boards changes by Wuks during this time), I would like to request that I receive credit for the work I did. The only reason it would be in Melledoneus's name is because he was a mod and I wasn't, as he did not write the guide even slightly, it was written completely by me. Since that reason is no longer true, I think it would be reasonable for the person who did all the work, the person who wrote it, and the only person willing to put that much effort into M&G be credited for the work they did alone.

38 Comments

ModThe Djinn4/1/2019, 8:16:04 PM11 votes

Hey! Sorry for the delay. I'd be happy to pin that thread in your name if you want to repost it, as it definitely was your work. If you'd prefer to simply have your name added I can do that (Edit: I did already, just in case), but a repost seems like it would be cleaner all around.

rujitra4/1/2019, 12:30:10 AM10 votes

And is there a reason you didn't ask him or the moderator team on discord? You know how to use that, it allows for much more quick responses and access.

Seems as if you're publicizing this just to "get back" at them for something and make them look bad.

Ahri Baka4/1/2019, 12:29:59 AM9 votes

+1

The23rdGamer4/1/2019, 12:48:43 PM4 votes

Believe it or not I was thinking about this a couple days ago myself.

(Also: LaughingFish you could probably just be a mod of M&G if you really wanted lol, you basically run the show there anyway.)

KFCeytron4/1/2019, 9:04:15 PM3 votes

I was in a similar situation in another forum some years ago: wrote a sort of beginner's guide, then a mod recovered and reposted it a while later (months? years? don't recall) after the notoriously shitty forum/server/database setup ate my post. However, the new post starts with credit to me and an explanation of the technical issue.

iamthegoatofwar4/1/2019, 8:36:02 AM3 votes

Unless you have proof that you should be the one credited (or he comes forward and announces it) I'd have to say it's not right to take the credit from his name.

Banselot4/1/2019, 12:13:33 PM3 votes

"as there were very legitimate reasons to have someone else's signature on my work" What, is this sarcasm? You made the guide, your name should be credited somewhere.Looking at the thread it does seem like that moderator did the work, not you.Hosting an art exhibition does not give me the rights to the paintings.

Probably should have contacted mods on Discord first, more mature solution, but I approve, there is quite a lot of shady things going on with them, more exposure the better!

Melledoneus4/1/2019, 8:24:50 PM3 votes

Glad you brought this up.

I agree. It wasn't written by me, and you should get due credit. Personally, I thought it was kind of stupid and unfair when they made me slap my name on it, but now there really isn't any reason to do so.

Give me the ok to take it down and I'll gladly do so. It seems artificial and outdated, and it could use a personal touch from its REAL creator.

Warlord Rhinark4/1/2019, 8:06:23 AM2 votes

How do we know you are indeed the one who wrote it?

I firmly believe in giving credit where credit is due, but I also believe in proper evidence being needed beforehand.

Samsunger4/1/2019, 8:52:45 AM2 votes

TRUEEEE. Hope you get your name on it