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Retired Oracles

darlicious — Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:52 GMT

I noticed after being absent for a couple of days that retired oracles have been given just that the title of retired oracle. A long overdue recognition of their significant contributions to the community and a way for new members to give them the respect they deserve. Although not all former oracles have been given this title.....by choice? I appreciate public mobile making this change to properly recognize all the hard work they have put in the past, present and undoubtedly the future.

Re: Retired Oracles

computergeek541 — Wed, 20 May 2020 06:20:44 GMT

Oracles who recently decided to no longer be part of this program were offered this title. Each Retired Oracle has his reasons for stepping down. Retired Oracles maintain the same abilities as current ones, but without necessarily having the same expectations placed upon them.

Re: Retired Oracles

SD08 — Wed, 20 May 2020 06:16:09 GMT

@darlicious wrote:
I noticed after being absent for a couple of days that retired oracles have been given just that the title of retired oracle. A long overdue recognition of their significant contributions to the community and a way for new members to give them the respect they deserve. Although not all former oracles have been given this title.....by choice? I appreciate public mobile making this change to properly recognize all the hard work they have put in the past, present and undoubtedly the future.

I'm told there will be an announcement explaining it all soon. Stay tuned.

Re: Retired Oracles

computergeek541 — Wed, 20 May 2020 06:25:22 GMT

@SD08 wrote:
@darlicious wrote:
I noticed after being absent for a couple of days that retired oracles have been given just that the title of retired oracle. A long overdue recognition of their significant contributions to the community and a way for new members to give them the respect they deserve. Although not all former oracles have been given this title.....by choice? I appreciate public mobile making this change to properly recognize all the hard work they have put in the past, present and undoubtedly the future.
I'm told there will be an announcement explaining it all soon. Stay tuned.

The title is in plain view, so it's no secret any more.

Re: Retired Oracles

ShawnC13 — Wed, 20 May 2020 06:19:03 GMT

@darlicious yeah this is new today. It is something we have been asking for quite a while and it is great to see if finally happen and recognize these great folks for all their contributions. I think the Oracles that have stepped down in the last year or so were offered this. I know @srlawren retired a few years ago but is definitely deserving of the title.

Re: Retired Oracles

darlicious — Wed, 20 May 2020 06:28:15 GMT

@ShawnC13 @computergeek541 @SD08

Thank you for the insight. All of the oracles certainly deserve it. It's not a position to be taken lightly and bears a lot of responsibility.

Re: Retired Oracles

carlaspapa — Wed, 20 May 2020 10:58:58 GMT

Whats an oracle do?

Re: Retired Oracles

Triguy — Wed, 20 May 2020 11:06:14 GMT

The Oracles are a small group of Community members who have extensive knowledge about all things Public Mobile, and are passionate about making the Community a better place by helping our members. Oracles have used their knowledge to make a positive impact in the Community, by being helpful and providing constructive solutions and ideals, and their reward is legendary status—we view them as part tech wizard, part boy/girl scout, and part Jedi master.You can always ask an Oracle for help with any problem, but please remember that they’re customers like you, and not Public Mobile employees.

Re: Retired Oracles

Anonymous — Wed, 20 May 2020 12:38:34 GMT

Thanks for noticing and bringing this up darlicious.

I think I would've preferred something along the lines of the governmental vein like Governor or something but Retired Oracle gets it done too.

Do stonechucker and Imm1304 need to ask for it? Why don't they have it? That's just on that list above that I can see.

Big shout out to computergeek541. Great work. Always just there. No flame wars as long as I can remember. Enjoy puttering in the garden and Florida in the winters 🙂

Thanks

Re: Retired Oracles

Naepalm — Wed, 20 May 2020 13:44:45 GMT

This is really cool to see, it can also help with thiae question some new users have about apecial avatars they can now see that is because the person used to be an oracle and I am sure at heart you all carry that role in some fashion even after hanging up the skates.

A quick question out of interest. How long do oracles typically stay on as oracles?

Lastly, thanks for all the work you guys do I have seen nothing but good leadership from each of those atNding as oracles right now.

Take that with a grain of salt since I am new.

Re: Retired Oracles

srlawren — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:09:39 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Do stonechucker and Imm1304 need to ask for it? Why don't they have it? That's just on that list above that I can see.

@Anonymous I can't say 100%. For me, I received a private message from Tiana yesterday asking if I would like to remain a Mayor or have the new label. I (obviously) chose the new label, but it's possible stonechucker and imm1304 have not responded as of yet.

Re: Retired Oracles

Staliger — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:18:33 GMT

@darlicious Good feature. Obviously people who were Oracles should be rewarded for everything they've done in the past, even if that means a tittle on forum. It is a great recognition. Thank you all Oracles and great PM community!

Re: Retired Oracles

srlawren — Wed, 20 May 2020 21:49:38 GMT

For anyone curious that has not seen the official announcement from @Tiana_V , please see here:

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Announcements/Community-Updates-May-2020/m-p/545918#M42415

Re: Retired Oracles

computergeek541 — Wed, 20 May 2020 22:24:18 GMT

@Naepalm wrote:

A quick question out of interest. How long do oracles typically stay on as oracles?

For the most part, they can stay as long as they wish, as long as they're still around here to some extent. Remember that this it's about the long haul. Some days, someone can be more active, while other days not having time to log in.

Re: Retired Oracles

wetcoaster — Thu, 21 May 2020 02:26:50 GMT

@Rockdaddy22 stepped down at the same time as @imm1304 (after @srlawren, if my timeline is correct?)

I feel (s)he is just falling through the cracks of this recognition thing since (s)he never had a custom avatar. Obviously, if that's their choice, it's none of my business, but mentioning the one but not the other, one has to wonder... (I think there was at least one more retired oracle before my time.)

At the end of the day these things are between Public Mobile and the according user, so what do I know...

Re: Retired Oracles

Rockdaddy22 — Thu, 21 May 2020 02:31:40 GMT

I did not step down.

Re: Retired Oracles

Rockdaddy22 — Thu, 21 May 2020 02:36:56 GMT

Yeah really, where’s my retired Oracle tag or whatever lol I always thought we should have something like this, great to see. Glad to see everyone’s still working hard.

Re: Retired Oracles

computergeek541 — Thu, 21 May 2020 03:50:38 GMT

@wetcoaster wrote:
(I think there was at least one more retired oracle before my time.)

That would be @7789849803. Martin completes the list out of those not yet mentioned in this thread.

Re: Retired Oracles

computergeek541 — Thu, 21 May 2020 03:49:41 GMT

@Rockdaddy22 wrote:
I did not step down.

... but really none of my business

I just recently joined the retired Oracle ranks. We all have our reasons. It's good to see that you had a chance to check in with all of us.

Re: Retired Oracles

Rockdaddy22 — Thu, 21 May 2020 03:49:45 GMT

I’m always around, just don’t post much.