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Original post by jpetrie
Superpig has a life and a Real Job, and on top of that still manages to keep this site up and running in its current state, handling tons of back-end craziness, and spec out the next iteration of the site, which includes extensive research and user feedback collation, and organize and run a bunch of the GDNet contents. Give the guy a break, hm?
I didn't join the contest so it is not really an issue that affects or concerns me personally, but I find your suggestion that the people here would not appreciate all the hard work Superpig puts into keeping GameDev running and planning future improvements a little crude. Besides, nobody referred to Superpig as the sole responsible person.
If he isn't able to handle the additional workload, which I think the vast majority of us can respect and understand, then perhaps it is best to refrain from organizing these events, at least for a while. Regarding the past contest and the current judging process, has anyone taken a look at the alternatives like delegating the responsibilities to other staff members or moderators? And are there plans to improve the communication with the participants, so that they at least know what's going on?
I think many members, myself included, have shown their gratitude for Superpig work. And I don't think you should read any of the posts here as a personal attack on him. If there are any complaints, it's toward GameDev as the organizer of 4E6. By holding this contest it has made commitments, just like the participants have. It's GameDev's job to follow up on them. And if unforeseen difficulties arise, it's its duty to inform the other parties of interest clearly and frequently on the progress.
We all love GameDev and its contributing staff and members; honest criticism will only make the community stronger.