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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby Josquin » Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:05 pm

My apologies as well, LMAshton!

Being a TAC veteran, I'm very much used to the way "we used to do it". Maybe I simply have to get used to the idea that this TAC will be a little bit different.

In the past, when newbies led a team, they often abandoned it after a short time, so these rules were introduced. The difficult thing of a TAC is staying active the whole year. It's more of a marathon than a sprint, so you need stamina. If you think you can do that, there's no reason why you shouldn't become captain.

However, I agree with Serpent that leading two teams might be a little bit too much. This is simply spoken from experience and not intended to discourage you in any way. In any case, the sign-up process is always a bit chaotic with a lot of discussion, but everything will calm down very soon.
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby aliciaftw » Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:33 pm

And who is running the East Asian team? I had a look at Yuhakko's profile and they haven't been active on here for almost a month, which isn't that long but if that goes through into the year then it might be a little problematic. It might be a good idea to have a co-leader for the team, especially since it has quite a few members.


I'm wondering this as well at the moment.
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby amyhere » Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:39 pm

aliciaftw wrote:
And who is running the East Asian team? I had a look at Yuhakko's profile and they haven't been active on here for almost a month, which isn't that long but if that goes through into the year then it might be a little problematic. It might be a good idea to have a co-leader for the team, especially since it has quite a few members.


I'm wondering this as well at the moment.


I'll add that I'm also a bit confused here.
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby galaxyrocker » Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:42 pm

amyhere wrote:
aliciaftw wrote:
And who is running the East Asian team? I had a look at Yuhakko's profile and they haven't been active on here for almost a month, which isn't that long but if that goes through into the year then it might be a little problematic. It might be a good idea to have a co-leader for the team, especially since it has quite a few members.


I'm wondering this as well at the moment.


I'll add that I'm also a bit confused here.


I'll third that, since the East Asian team is one I at least plan to frequent while my wanderlust is centered on Japanese.
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby Brun Ugle » Sun Jan 03, 2016 4:25 pm

I don't know what's going on with Yuhakko. It looks like AiyaLianxi has started a thread for the East Asian team, but I don't know if this means s/he is taking on leadership for the team or not. I would also suggest that it is usual to have the first post for a description of the team and a list of members and then reserve a few following posts for resources. It makes for a nice system of organization. Anyway, if AiyaLianxi or someone else wishes to take over as leader, speak up.
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby PolyglotMaya » Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:55 pm

I'd like to sign up for Japanese.

Hoping something gets sorted out with Team East Asia...
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby DEC » Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:40 pm

I think, considering everything, I'll just do an individual TAC. Cheers.
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby Woodsei » Mon Jan 04, 2016 2:07 am

I'm signing up for East Asian. If no leader has been introduced yet, I'd gladly offer to lead the team. I know my performance wasn't all that good last year, but this year I have time freed up, and a lot more stability, so I'll definitely keep the momentum. But, I leave it to everyone's discretion and preferences. Just let me know :)
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby Stelle » Mon Jan 04, 2016 2:35 am

Yuurei has now joined La Manada (our new name for the upper intermediate / advanced Spanish team). BAnna has also joined as a casual member.

Updated roster for team Manada:
BAnna
Evilado
James29
Spoonary
Stelle
Yuurei
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Re: TAC sign-up

Postby amyhere » Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:46 am

Woodsei wrote:I'm signing up for East Asian. If no leader has been introduced yet, I'd gladly offer to lead the team. I know my performance wasn't all that good last year, but this year I have time freed up, and a lot more stability, so I'll definitely keep the momentum. But, I leave it to everyone's discretion and preferences. Just let me know :)


Great to have you on the team! Since we haven't really yet organised where we're going with leadership, probably post on the thread and see what we work out?
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