TOP TEN TOPIC: TEN RMN MEMBERS YOU WOULD HIRE TO RUN A BUSINESS

1. Holbert - He's the only one I would hire to actually run one

2. I would hire anyone else for any job provided that you will work for 20 cents an hour (Or atleast something signifigantly below minumum wage)

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Seems impossible to actually capture the productivity, work ethic, economic/business savvy, and ambition of RMN members with a list like this. I'd hire people with a proven track record of reliability and productivity, such as people who have completed refined major RM projects. But what do I know as a sales record breaker for two different companies... Roll Eyes

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Ah come on, its just a fun/silly thread. Well, maybe not so fun. Argh, another failed topic.

No, don't do that. It's quite obvious that it's a fun/silly thread. I was just saying, I don't know very many people so it's hard not to exclude people who deserve to be thought of in this light. Hell, I even sandwiched my list with that disclaimer twice, and here it is again! Look at my list, it's fun and silly!

YAY! I could be number 10. I guess mine would be,

Kentona, Holb, NoblemanNick and Feld. The business would be blooming in no time.

This topic seriously fails. Just rename it "who do you like."

I can post in this topic still because for some God forsaken reason I am still an admin. I will unlock until somebody relocks it. Just to prove this topic can be more than a "who do you like" topic:

People who I would NOT hire

WIP: WIP would be a terrible co-worker. He does not play well with others. He has control issues. He can be really unreliable and has problems following directions. However, he and Ankylo are also probably the only people here I could stand living with.

Karsuman: On paper, he's solid. But his inability to finish an awesome game like Jade Empire makes me question his work ethic.

Holbert: I have been the single most unproductive and overrated member of the RPG Maker community since 2000. 'nuff said.

People who I would consider

harmonics: He's pretty talented, and has a good track record productivity wise. However, he is overly sensitive and would be prone to causing office drama. However, he would probably still get the nod -- it's easier to calm down a drama queen than it is to get a sloth to do work. Also, Iowa represent!

brandonabley: He is the other side to harmonic's coin. Talented, but overly sensitive. Also has bouts of unreliability despite an otherwise impressive track record. Also, $10 says he is the guy who shows up to work two hours late and drunk.

YDS: Typical over-achiever who will try too hard, get upset when her idea isn't selected (like locking this topic at the slightest criticism -- perfectionists... they never get ANYTHING done), and be entirely burned out within 2-5 years.

People who I would hire

kentona: To some he may be RMN's class clown, but that facade belies his cunning and passion. He's probably single handedly responsible for keeping the RMN forums active in times of lull.

Blitzen: He's smart, but, like kentona, hides it under witty banter. Has a pretty good understanding of how the world works, even if I disagree with him most of the time. You need a guy like this to be a sparring partner and to bounce ideas off of, otherwise you might blindly follow your own path into bankruptcy.

ankylo: Ankylo is one of those guys who doesn't stand out in a crowd, but he does a lot of behind the scenes work. He's there when you do something stupid to the server and it needs a quick fix. He's good at troubleshooting. He does all the routine maintenance work when I don't bother. He doesn't need praise. Essentially he's the glue -- you always have to have one of those guys.

Oh, Brickroad is still a member here?

I'd hire him for drug testing the urine, obviously.

Why was this unstickied?

This is where my lack of knowledge about the people on RMN come in I suppose.

kentona and Blitzen seem good enough. Though my ideal business is that of Bernard Black's Black Book. Anyone would like to volunteer as Manny?

I'd really like Mog in the company though I don't know where he'd fit in. (Toilet cleaner?)

The problem is I'd outlaw anything anime on the company premises and that's half the RMN crowd right there.

(I had the idea of having a geek shop and all the kids going to the anime section would get a barrage from a watergun. Inspired by Black Books of course!)