Position vacant: non-believer Religion group host

[muriel_volestrangler]

The arrangement that group participants agreed on early in DU3 for this group was for a couple of hosts broadly sympathetic to each of the believer and non-believer factions in the group, and the lead host to be serenely above such divisions. I want to retire from being a host in this group, so a replacement non-believer is needed. You'd need to be able to work with the existing hosts, though it's actually rare to get alerts about OPs not belonging in the group, and discussions about whether anyone needs blocking from the group are rare, especially since the site-wide 'timeouts after 5 hides' rule came in.

Ask me of one of the other hosts if there's anything more you want to know; if anyone wants to do it, post in this thread saying so. There's no rigid form for this; with the one replacement we've done before, the right candidate just sort of emerged. It's up to the remaining hosts, when it comes down to it, but they will be taking general opinion into account.

[cbayer]

1. Are you taking nominations from others, or just self-nominations?

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. I think everyone's free to make suggestions

though there's no pressure on anyone to accept.

[cbayer]

3. I would suggest (nominate?) longship, if he is willing to do it.

[longship]

5. I would be willing, if you'd have me.

I must warn you that I have limited download and bandwidth but I am willing to give it a try.

[LostOne4Ever]

6. I think you would be a great host to represent us non-believers!

I almost always find your posts insightful and well informed! And you are not afraid to mince words either!

[longship]

7. Thanks. If selected, I will do my best.

[hrmjustin]

20. Welcome aboard!

[cbayer]

8. I think you are the best fit I can think of for replacing the host who is resigning.

It's not a very demanding job, but when decisions have to be made, they can be pretty tough.

I think you have the perspective and maturity to do a great job.

[Renew Deal]

12. There's really not all that much to do...

So that's not an issue.

[pinto]

13. Infrequent poster but regular reader of the group discussions. Support you for a host here.

[Fumesucker]

15. I don't post here all that much but you are good with me

[skepticscott]

9. Excellent choice

I hope he will give it a go.

[rug]

10. +

(Yes that is a tiny cross.)

[struggle4progress]

4. Thanks for posting this. I feel your first paragraph states current status clearly and accurately

[Starboard Tack]

11. I also support Longship's nomination

Bandwidth be damned!

[LeftishBrit]

14. Longship would be a good host!

[struggle4progress]

16. There seems to be no objection to Longship as host, and I find none myself. As it seems to me

adequate opportunity has been provided for input, I will be comfortable with assignment of Longship as host

I do want to reiterate that it is still my understanding that hosting of the Religion group continues to be governed by the general agreements reached through the discussion in the threads

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1218129
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12181110

[hrmjustin]

17. I think longship would make a great host.

[hrmjustin]

18. Thank you for all you do Muriel!

[cbayer]

19. Thanks for your service muriel.

I enjoyed working with you when I was a host and appreciate your continued good work for this group.

[struggle4progress]

21. Many thanks for the time you put in here, muriel