At 2/16/21 06:14 PM, Gannon09 wrote:Recruit Gannon Ready For Training!
Hi, @Gannon09!
We're all pumped to see such a new Newgrounds member eager to help out. I want to tell you about a bit about the history of the Elite Guard to provide some important context about this community (cannibalized from EGSC byteslinger, thank you!).
The Barracks traces its roots back to 2005 when EGSC EagleRock provide a user-based community that helps keep the portal safe and balanced. Our most important functions today are keeping an eye out for rule-breaking content, improper reviews, stolen material, and anything that just doesn't really belong here. Importantly, we are not a "blam" club - there are many sub-optimal entries posted daily that we ignore, because they do not violate the rules. Instead, we let the general public vote them in or out. We also provide a public forum where anyone can post what they think needs to be addressed, such as pornographic content or a stolen/duplicated submission. You can read more about the EGB here.
To provide this level of support, we do have some guidelines and requirements for becoming a full member, and we also have the ROTC Program that lets new users like yourself get started as a trainee. You should also read up on our Manifesto and our Code of Conduct.
Take a look at those pages, and hopefully, you'll get a better idea of who we are and what we do. In the meantime, please feel encouraged to hang out in the thead, help the cause by posting rule-breaking entries, ask questions about us or Newgrounds, or anything else that would be helpful.
Once you reach Portal Security level, if you are interested in joining the ROTC, let us know - we'll evaluate you then, and see if you have the right stuff.
Thank you again for your interest - and I hope that this is the start of your journey into joining the Barracks!