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1. Reach 10,000 total JSE accounts in the next 12 months by promoting JSE at Joomla events.
2. Reach 8000 questions in the next 12 months (due to influx of new users).
3. Graduate out of Beta ASAP!
4. Encourage the sunsetting of the Joomla Forum and the transference of its wealth of knowledge and its users to JSE (my justifications for this are more of a discussion, so I am happy to chat about this at another time but essentially --- it is just outdated software).
5. Bring back the [Not A Robot] badge. I want to really push Joomla users to sign up and embrace JSE. I wish I could get my hands on some JSE stickers to distribute them at the JoomlaDay Brisbane and I don't think it would be very hard to implement the Not A Robot process either. Again, I'd like to see JSE strenuously recommended at every Joomla event so that people stop seeking support on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Gitter, Slack, etc. You might be able to give or receive help, but that help will vanish away into the cyber-abyss. Posting your "stack" here is the best way share your experiences with people who can benefit from them.

1. Reach 10,000 total JSE accounts in the next 12 months by promoting JSE at Joomla events.
2. Reach 8000 questions in the next 12 months (due to influx of new users).
3. Graduate out of Beta ASAP!
4. Encourage the prioritised use of JSE over Joomla Forum for on-topic, English support because the thread-based bulletin board software doesn't offer the cleanest, most efficient interface for contributors and researchers.
5. Bring back the [Not A Robot] badge. I want to really push Joomla users to sign up and embrace JSE. I wish I could get my hands on some JSE stickers to distribute them at the JoomlaDay Brisbane and I don't think it would be very hard to implement the Not A Robot process either. Again, I'd like to see JSE strenuously recommended at every Joomla event so that people stop seeking support on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Gitter, Slack, etc. You might be able to give or receive help, but that help will vanish away into the cyber-abyss. Posting your "stack" here is the best way share your experiences with people who can benefit from them.

For the current phase of this relatively small/young site, I think the interpretation of what is "Joomla-centric" should err on the side of inclusion. There are a couple reasons for my belief.

1. We need more activity here; I wouldn't want to stifle Joomla users who are concerned that their post is off-topic when it is in a "grey area".
2. A fair portion of Joomla users are not well-versed in web development, and they may not know where to /research/post the issue that they are experiencing.

I have in the past and continue to promote JSE online and IRL. I notice that, tragically, many of the [joomla] tagged questions on Stack Overflow stall out or get downvoted without comments. This is no good for Joomla or its users. When I see that Joomla question has stalled on SO, I invite the user to join us on JSE and to post their question here. I tell them that we are a diverse audience with Joomla expertise and that their post is more likely to be cared for by out membership.

I have directed people from social networks, forums, chatrooms, and my local JUGB (Brisbane) Meetup, to post their issues, discoveries, and solutions on JSE because it is currently THE best place on the web to share knowledge and support each other.

I don't feel that JSE has the same atmosphere as Stack Overflow. Actions are noticeably more aggressive there, but I think that comes from factors like, site age, wealth of pre-existing content, repetition of under-researched, poorly composed, and unattempted questions, not to mention jaded volunteers that need to acknowledge that their burnout is affecting their decision making.

I only got involved with Joomla about a year and a half ago. I was able to transfer my native php knowledge to Joomla development with the support of my employer and his associate team. It was only only through discussions at my local Joomla meetup that I because aware of Mambo and Joomla's early founders.

As for the Stack Exchange Network, I've been scooting around here for years. I am greatly indebted to StackOverflow because before becoming active there, my skills were minimal. Only through researching and helping others did I sharpen my developer skills to the caliber they are today (and I am still sharpening). Over nearly 6 years, I have thousands of reviews, flags, votes, answers, and edits. I've also been on Stack Overflow for that last 875 days -- I reckon that makes me rather fanatical.

I am never at a loss for things to do when I log in. I typically start at the Review Queues, then check for new posts, then sometimes I do a random dive into the pool of questions, or drift though Meta, or comb through the tags to see if I can improve one. This is important. I believe activity spurs more activity. If we all do a little bit, then it will energise others and help this community to bloom.

If something drastic happens with my family and my life is thrown a permanent curve ball which inhibits me from performing my regular duties, it will be time for me to walk away. This is not something to be ashamed of. It is mature to consider the end of phase. I should endeavour to groom and empower other members here so that when it is time for me to move on, someone capable will fill my shoes.

I think 30 minutes is fair. After this election, there will be just 4 moderators on this site -- and 24 hours in a day. We should be keeping a constant eye on things. I mean, 30 minutes? pfft. How long do you think I am taking to type this post out (...hours). This is proof that I care ...or that I am mad as a cut snake.

1. Reach 10,000 total JSE accounts in the next 12 months by promoting JSE at Joomla events.
2. Reach 8000 questions in the next 12 months (due to influx of new users).
3. GET OUT OF BETA ASAP!
4. Encourage the sunsetting of the Joomla Forum and the transference of its wealth of knowledge and its users to JSE (my justifications for this are more of a discussion, so I am happy to chat about this at another time but essentially --- it is just outdated software).
5. Bring back the [Not A Robot] badge. I want to really push Joomla users to sign up and embrace JSE. I wish I could get my hands on some JSE stickers to distribute at the JoomlaDay Brisbane and I don't think it would be very hard to implement the Not A Robot process either. Again, I'd like to see JSE strenuously recommended at every Joomla event so that people stop seeking support on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Gitter, Slack, etc. You might be able to give or receive help, but that help will vanish away into the cyber-abyss. Posting your "stack" here is the best way share your experiences with people who can benefit from them.

For the current phase of this relatively small/young site, I think the interpretation of what is "Joomla-centric" should err on the side of inclusion. There are a couple reasons for my belief:

1. We need more activity here. I wouldn't want to stifle Joomla users who are concerned that their post is off-topic when it is in a "grey area".
2. A fair portion of Joomla users are not well-versed in web development, and they may not know where to /research/post the issue that they are experiencing.

I have in the past and continue to promote JSE online and IRL. I notice that, tragically, many of the [joomla] tagged questions on Stack Overflow stall out or get downvoted without comments. This is no good for Joomla or its users. When I see that a Joomla question has stalled on SO, I invite the user to join us on JSE and to post their question here. I tell them that we are a diverse audience with Joomla expertise and that their post is more likely to be cared for by our members.

I have directed people from social networks, forums, chatrooms, and my local JUGB (Brisbane) Meetup to post their issues, discoveries, and solutions on JSE because it is currently THE best place on the web to share knowledge and support each other.

I don't feel that JSE has the same atmosphere as Stack Overflow. Actions are noticeably more aggressive there, but I think that comes from factors like site age, wealth of pre-existing content, repetition of under-researched, poorly composed, and unattempted questions, not to mention jaded volunteers that need to acknowledge that their burnout is affecting their decision making.

I only got involved with Joomla about a year and a half ago. I was able to transfer my native php knowledge to Joomla development with the support of my employer and his associate team. It was only through discussions at my local Joomla meetup that I became aware of Mambo and Joomla's early founders.

As for the Stack Exchange Network, I've been scooting around here for years. I am greatly indebted to StackOverflow because before becoming active there, my skills were minimal. Only through researching and helping others did I sharpen my developer skills to the caliber they are today (and I am still sharpening). Over nearly 6 years, I have thousands of reviews, flags, votes, answers, and edits. I've also been on Stack Overflow for the last 875 days -- I reckon that makes me rather fanatical.

I am never at a loss for things to do when I log in. I typically start at the Review Queues, then check for new posts, then sometimes I do a random dive into the pool of questions, or drift though Meta, or comb through the tags to see if I can improve one. This broad spectrum of activities is important. I believe activity spurs more activity. If we all do a little bit, then it will energise others and help this community to bloom.

If something drastic happens with my family and my life is thrown a permanent curve ball which inhibits me from performing my regular duties, it will be time for me to walk away. This is not something to be ashamed of. It is mature to consider the end of a phase. I will endeavour to groom and empower other members here so that when it is time for me to move on, someone capable will fill my shoes.

I think 30 minutes is fair. After this election, there will be just 4 moderators on this site -- and 24 hours in a day. We should be keeping a constant eye on things. I mean, 30 minutes? Pfft, that's nothing. How long do you think I am taking to type this post out (...hours). This is proof that I care ...or that I am mad as a cut snake.

1. Reach 10,000 total JSE accounts in the next 12 months by promoting JSE at Joomla events.
2. Reach 8000 questions in the next 12 months (due to influx of new users).
3. Graduate out of Beta ASAP!
4. Encourage the sunsetting of the Joomla Forum and the transference of its wealth of knowledge and its users to JSE (my justifications for this are more of a discussion, so I am happy to chat about this at another time but essentially --- it is just outdated software).
5. Bring back the [Not A Robot] badge. I want to really push Joomla users to sign up and embrace JSE. I wish I could get my hands on some JSE stickers to distribute them at the JoomlaDay Brisbane and I don't think it would be very hard to implement the Not A Robot process either. Again, I'd like to see JSE strenuously recommended at every Joomla event so that people stop seeking support on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Gitter, Slack, etc. You might be able to give or receive help, but that help will vanish away into the cyber-abyss. Posting your "stack" here is the best way share your experiences with people who can benefit from them.

p.s. I'd also like to share that I do use supplemental tech to assist my actions/decisions within the network.

On my home laptop, I use the Roomba Forecaster and the Request Generator.

On my phone, I use the Stackoverflow app to receive instant notifications (when I receive a comment or answer) from anywhere in the Stack Exchange Network.

These props help me to serve the community effectively and efficiently.