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[Sarlic]

Here is more info:
http://mwomercs.com/...ng-niko/unread/

[Jacob Side]

Niko had posted as of Tuesday, so it's not like Garth where we didn't see him for a month before something was said.

[Kirkland Langue]

To be honest, it should be the community who chooses the rep. A community representative to go to PGI and tell them where they are messing up and working with PGI on how to fix things.

[Alistair Winter]

Jacob Side, on 20 November 2014 - 11:44 AM, said:

Niko had posted as of Tuesday, so it's not like Garth where we didn't see him for a month before something was said.

He was posting, but what has he been doing lately that gives you the impression that he was working 8 hours a day on community management? It's all speculation on my part, but I wonder if he's just been dealing with support@mwomercs.com

[Viges]

again?

http://mwomercs.com/...-dark-and-deep/

[Gallowglas]

Terciel1976, on 20 November 2014 - 11:27 AM, said:

You have my vote.

And my axe.

[Moonlander]

This must be why I have still yet to recieve my Halloween Contest winnings

[CDLord HHGD]

We need a Niko Hero Mech to go with the X-5!!! He can't go until he has his own mech!!!

[Koniving]

Kon's expressions as provided by Kidbot.
Seeing the news.


Having read the suggestive comment about Niko tweeting "Yay Chest X-rays."

Do hope it is unrelated.

Reading this post.

xeromynd, on 20 November 2014 - 11:23 AM, said:

Phil or Koniving are 100% great/helpful dudes, and they'd get my vote, but from what I've heard of community managing, it's one hell of a stressful job that's not very rewarding, just look at all the bickering and crap they'd have to put up with, I wouldn't wish that one either one of them.

[Davegt27]

"Posted Today, 01:13 PM
ToxinTractor, on 20 November 2014 - 01:09 PM, said:
As of today, Niko is no longer at PGI.. Our long loved community manager has left us..

May there be many a tear shed for him today

Who will now break the bad news to us.. who will take the communitys weight when we backlash at PGI, WHO WILL NOW TELL US THE GOOD NEWS.

Who will get the entire team banned from Reddit? Who will write off an entire sub Reddit? Who will try to censor the entire internet?
So far PGI's choices for CM have been lacking. Let's hope they've learned their lesson. Now hopefully we can move on and have more positive changes."

More like jack holes from forums got him let-go or forced to quit

I had never even heard of Reddit but he made a mistake and that was it
I bet he got blamed for the Universe To Explore fail
But what really did it in was trolls being upset that PGI had a second game in the works (it was a good idea to have two games)


I hope some of you realize that no one is perfect
And there is nothing wrong with a game design company coming out more than one game

[Sandpit]

We really shouldn't be having threads like this guys. My own personal opinions and feelings aside, someone lost their means of support and around the holidays no less. It doesn't matter why he's no longer here and threads like this are just opening a can of worms for some of the crappier elements within our community to.... well to just be mean I guess.

[Moonlander]

Whoever they pick, can it not be someone who feels they have to include 12 videos every time they post? (kind of exaggerated)

Sandpit, on 20 November 2014 - 12:03 PM, said:

We really shouldn't be having threads like this guys. My own personal opinions and feelings aside, someone lost their means of support and around the holidays no less. It doesn't matter why he's no longer here and threads like this are just opening a can of worms for some of the crappier elements within our community to.... well to just be mean I guess.

Society has to exploit people at their weakest moment. How else will we feel better about ourselves? Not only that, but the prestige of being the first person to let an entire forum know. That's like winning an Oscar.

Edited by Moonlander, 20 November 2014 - 12:06 PM.

[Dimento Graven]

Moonlander, on 20 November 2014 - 12:05 PM, said:

Whoever they pick, can it not be someone who feels they have to include 12 videos every time they post? (kind of exaggerated)

Hey now... I post one or two videos as points of proof... Normally not 12, unless it's really egregious...

[Tarogato]

Gallowglas, on 20 November 2014 - 11:51 AM, said:

Terciel1976, on 20 November 2014 - 11:27 AM, said:

You have my vote.

And my axe.

And my bow.

... but seriously, it would be very nice if we had a community manager that's already a part of the community. Not to put him on the spot, and I'm not suggesting him, but we need somebody at least like Koniving.

We'll miss you, Nikosnow =333, I bet it's been a tough job.

[Moonlander]

Dimento Graven, on 20 November 2014 - 12:07 PM, said:

Hey now... I post one or two videos as points of proof... Normally not 12, unless it's really egregious...

Hey, when it's something that require a video, I'm all for it. When it's click bait, I'm against it.

[Bongfu]

I feel like this is something that was a long time brewing. PGI leadership had to have learned something from the reddit fiasco and other mishandlings by their Community Manager. They need to hire someone who has a professional background in community management. Not a mouthpiece like any of the NGNG team. Nothing against NGNG, but they are 1) an outside party with their own interest. 2) they have done a good job alienating their community. 3) having them on the inside of PGI would lead to problems with community warfare (potentially) because many of them actively participate in a unit.

That said, I hope they find someone who can both take a tirade of **** that always shows up on the forums and can effectively do what no other community manager has done: manage the community. Someone who will not censor disgruntled consumers, who will reach out to various communities, and who won't promote a flamewar with people who want to voice their opinions.

[Lulz Kev]

Always sad to see someone lose / leave a job regardless of the situation.

That being said, I can't say I enjoyed his time here.

I like where PGI is going these last few months.

Side bar, PGI give me a work visa so I can move to Canada. I'll work for FREE!

[Davers]

It's a shame.He moved out there to work, i dunno, feels like only a few months ago. I did some drops with him- he seemed like a nice guy.

[MonkeyCheese]

Sandpit, on 20 November 2014 - 12:03 PM, said:

We really shouldn't be having threads like this guys. My own personal opinions and feelings aside, someone lost their means of support and around the holidays no less. It doesn't matter why he's no longer here and threads like this are just opening a can of worms for some of the crappier elements within our community to.... well to just be mean I guess.

I agree aint gonna voice my opinion but after just getting full time employment I feel for the guy losing his job at this time of the year

[Hillslam]

SI The Joker, on 20 November 2014 - 11:14 AM, said:

Well hopefully he lands on his feet - It's pretty stressful to leave/lose a job around this time of year - I don't care who you are or what you do.

All the best, Niko.

Agreed. I don't care who you are, getting let go is tough. Especially end of calendar. Seriously BEST OF LUCK to Niko!