Constructive Criticism

Since I was booted out of the staff without being informed until Rob rang me and told me that I had been removed, I thought I would leave you all some feedback on what was once and great place.

Talkfreelance was once a place where people wanted to be and wanted to work, and I was here everyday working my arse off, not necessarily where I could be seen but I was always doing something for Talkfreelance.

Since Rob sold to Big Zee this place has gone completely downhill, we were promised massive changes and a large amount of funding to be put into Talkfreelance, if these changes and funds have been put into the site, I see no positive differences, and the place has gone completely to ****.
I know I’m not the only one who sees the negative differences in Talkfreelance. Rob made Talkfreelance great and yet through everything he has done for this place, you feel like you can make decisions without him being involved, he is still admin and staff should be told when things are changing, how they are being changed and how it will benefit the community as a whole, this isn’t being done and I believe that Talkfreelance will not survive without Rob’s input, this is evident from the way the Talkfreelance is going since you don’t involve him anymore.

Putting a hierarchical structure into staff makes no difference to anyone except Julian. Having the name “head admin” does what exactly? Rob never needed the title of “head admin” to make himself feel wanted in this community, people went to him because they knew he could sort out their issues, and would always do it in a non patronising way. I feel that the only reason you have done this is to make yourself (Julian) feel like a bigger man. You will never be Rob and even giving yourself a big mans title to boost your ego will never get you anywhere near to what Rob was.

I’m sorry this was so public, but if you had have bothered discussing this with me or other staff connected to me before you kicked me off the staff then this wouldn’t be an issue right now. You should’ve told me and discussed it with me or even Rob first.

I suggest the community finds another place to advertise their business, because Talkfreelance will not be around much longer. The staff here no longer cares about you personally like they did in the early years of Talkfreelance. It means nothing. You mean nothing. Move on.

I haven't even commented on the changes that are being made publically yet, I guess this is as good a time as any...yes it's true there is now a hierachy in the staff with Julian being promoted to "head admin" even though there was a thread in which Big Zee said something like....."I hope you all agree with me", Julian then replied straight away saying..."Thanks for the opportunity...as my first job as" I'm sorry? I don't agree with you, so before you make decisions how about informing the staff!

They should never have got rid of you, even though you weren't on much (there are reasons for that) poor communication with the staff being one...but you were as i've mentioned the only person here I speak to, therefore if this place got hacked or spammed or whatever....you would be useful, not anymore though!

I agree with what you're saying, not to give myself a big ego but lets just look at the facts...

1. I hired Julian as a moderator

2. Julian was then promoted to an admin (without ANYONE being told) then he left 2 days later saying he wanted to get back to being just a member. This causes a major argument on talkfreelance which myself and bennett spend cleaning up, without any thanks.

3. Julian returns a month later and changes are being forced upon the community that neither myself, Bennett or other staff members are happy with.

I think it's only fair people know what's going on.

So yes, I'm publically stating right now....I'm not happy with Talkfreelance or the current staff team, structure and ideas for moving forward. I give my ideas and no one listens, i've already said in the admin forum, the only two members of staff who aren't pissed off are Julian and Zee, and if this **** carries on, it's only going to be Julian and Zee left.

Sort it out. Looks like the old team is on the scrap heap!

Amen. I'm actually really close to just leaving this forum altogether. The only thing that is stopping me is the marketplace, gallery, and general forums. Pretty sad, eh?

Originally Posted by AndrewR Amen. I'm actually really close to just leaving this forum altogether. The only thing that is stopping me is the marketplace, gallery, and general forums. Pretty sad, eh?

Ditto. Except the main thing keeping me here is the marketplace -- About 75% of my business comes from the TFL Marketplace.

I agree with what has been said in this thread.

I have been a member of this forum for ages, and registered around the same time as Robson. I know I haven't posted a lot, I enjoy reading threats and only reply when I feel I have something valid to contribute, hence this post. The only sole reason why I have stuck around for so long is the friendly 'feel' this had community, it just kept me coming back.

I care about tf a lot and I have seen it go downhill recently. I believe Big Zee should give more power back to Robson and listen to him more as he was the person who got tf to where it is today. I hope Big Zees takes on board what has been said in this thread.

I actually think it's picked back up a little since the time when arguments that were spurting up in every thread. I do beieve the staff is getting a handle on things.

With that being said, I do agree with what people have been saying about this place not moving forward. When BigZee aquired this forum, he said there would be many new things to come. Well since then, BigZee has hired some new staff. He's not running this place, just making a few choices in the Staff Room. I would like to see this place progress, but it doesn't seem like it is. I do not believe it's back up to where it was when Robson owned it. I think something needs to be done. I would add some new features...maybe revamp the market place. I'm a fan of sitepoints newish marketplace.

I do like the idea of having the Photography forum though, and I believe that will bring some more interest from different freelance photographers that wouldn't have come here before, and will make the current inspiring TF photographers post some of their works.

Big Zee's To Do List:
1. Rehire Lauren
2. Be more Social About the Hirings and Firings
3. Give more Power Back to Robson
4. Make better decisions on who to hire (Not saying all are bad, in fact most are a Good Choices)

Originally Posted by northpark Big Zee's To Do List: 1. Rehire Lauren 2. Be more Social About the Hirings and Firings 3. Give more Power Back to Robson 4. Make better decisions on who to hire (Not saying all are bad, in fact most are a Good Choices)

Why?

Lauren does NOTHING for this forum, Robson doesn't care about this place. He makes jokes when members moan.

Big Zee needed to clear out the staff, so well done to him for that. I wouldn't be surprised if Robson got kicked within a couple months (and probably pleased)

Originally Posted by Andy Why? Lauren does NOTHING for this forum, Robson doesn't care about this place. He makes jokes when members moan. Big Zee needed to clear out the staff, so well done to him for that. I wouldn't be surprised if Robson got kicked within a couple months (and probably pleased)

Think about the hard work which Robson did for this community.

Originally Posted by Andy Robson doesn't care about this place. He makes jokes when members moan.

Then why is he still here?