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Queue Closure

by Roxy Black @ 09/15/08 17:42

Dear Authors,

September is a very tricky time of year for us mods. We start new schools, find problems with moving house, or even get hit by hurricanes! As such, we’re all very busy people and we’re finding it a little hard to handle the queue. We’ve suffered some losses within our team and we’re hoping to announce the arrival of some new mods very soon. However, we’d like to announce a three-week closure of the queue, just so that we can sort ourselves out. When we reopen, we’ll also hopefully be launching some brand-new ideas that we’ve been working on, including a new layout to help make the ads blend into the page slightly more. The forums will stay open throughout the time and our autumn term classes will still take place. The queue will therefore be closing on Wednesday at midnight EST and will remain closed to new fictions for three weeks. Those fictions that are currently in the queue will be modded during that time.

However, I am sorry to announce that we’ll also be postponing our QSQs. We usually announce the winners at Halloween but due to time constraints we have resolved that it would be more suitable to come to a decision closer to Christmas. We thank you for all of your nominations and they will be taken forward for that time.

Thank you for your kind understanding and we will enjoy seeing your writing again very soon.

The queue is now closed. We will reopen submissions October 8.

Comments

Ravenclaw_Soprano written on 09/19/08 8:46

RL? What's that? [/sarcasm] Good luck straightening it all out.

... you guys keep talking about some issue that's causing some of the modlies to leave... but you won't say anything! *is dying of curiosity even though it's apparently a big issue*

Anyway, keep up your good work, get everything straightened out, etc. *hands out chocolate*

Marauder by Midnight written on 09/19/08 9:14

Stories will be modded during the three-week period. However, they may not be updated as quickly as many would hope.

Kcharles written on 09/19/08 16:00

Ravenclaw, the reason the mods are leaving is school mostly I think. That's why KC left at least.

Magical Maeve written on 09/19/08 16:15

Mods give of their time freely and also hold down school or a job. September is usually a rough month because many of our mods go back to school or the summer holidays are over. This fall has been particularly hard on MNNF and we are working to get things back to normal. All will be well in October and we look forward to receiving some super-edited submissions that will sail through the validation process. The forums are business as usual, so if you are itching to get your chapter read, go find a beta reader or get involved with MNFF via the forums. The site being closed is not a chore, it's an opportunity!

rayasunshine written on 09/19/08 18:32

Thats cool, I'm sure everyone understands. But I sort of have a problem, when I go to account info, the only options are Reviews Received, Edit Bio, Edit Preferences, Manage Favorites, and Log Out. Nothing about submitting fics. Is this related to this announcement?
Please help, this is sorta freaking me out!!

rayasunshine written on 09/19/08 18:33

Never mind, I should read properly!

youaremylifenow written on 09/19/08 20:57

Don't apolgize! You guys do so much for us!

I hope everything works out. =)

magic_child written on 09/20/08 12:17

Hope you guys are all OK! We completely understand.

ringobeatlesfan4 written on 09/20/08 18:22

I totally understand the queue temporary closure. For a while there I was too busy to visit MNFF so I completely understand. And I completely agree with Hufflepuff at heart and Trivia Camlee: this gives us a great chance to read the stories we haven't yet read!
~Becca

Sainyn Swiftfoot written on 09/21/08 10:46

Schmergo, you make me laugh even in the comments. >.<

Mods, RL happens. It's not a problem.

I'm impatient for the updates...

~BB

qing written on 06/12/16 23:58

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