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[Hung Dinh Friend Hung DinhJoin date: September 2014Posts: 4408Downloads:11Uploads:189 Thanks: 309 Thanked: 3310 times in 3 posts]

#144476

Hi everyone,

Today I am very honored to introduce to all of you our new JA moderator – Scotty

With 696 thanks in his profile, Scotty needs no introduction regarding his helping skills. Its a Pleasure to provide Scotty with new enhanced role at Ja Forums.

Let’s welcome Scotty and discover more about his normal life, his dedication to Joomla & JoomlArt community and why he is a good match for the position of JA moderator.

1. Hi, can you introduce us a little about you? How did you get your nickname? Where do you live and do you like your place?

6’3″ and 34 years old. My second name is Scott so I’ve always been called Scotty. I live in a town called Drogheda in the Republic of Ireland, but I’m originally from a small village just north of Dublin city. 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I’m the eldest.

2. How and when did you meet Joomla and JoomlArt?

Hmmm, I think I first came across Joomla on wikipedia while looking for a CMS. This was around the time of the 1.5 template contest on Joomla.org and that’s how I first heard of Joomlart.

3. Have you used other CMS? Why you choose Joomla? What do you like best in Joomla?

A long time after I started using Joomla I did try Drupal and WordPress out but I prefer Joomla. What I like about it is it’s so easy to learn and customise and the support and availability of extensions is brilliant.

4. There are a lot of Joomla template providers out there, why is JoomlArt your decision?

JA Larix. I was looking for a shopping template and Larix caught my eye. Still think it’s a great template. I like the mix of templates at JoomlArt. Many of the other clubs seem to stick to a particular style where as JoomlArt has a site for all occasions.

5. And what template do you think it’s best in JA portfolio up to now?

It changes from week to week. Sometimes when I look back at the old ones I think how great they still are. Cooper and Mesolite are two of my favs and of course, Teline III is awesome.

6. If you were the Leader of JA team, what is the first you thing you want to change in the templates, extensions?

Not a lot really. I think JoomlArt are the No1 template club because of the standard of template they have always released so if it’s not broke – don’t fix it. I think a Module suffix guide with each template would be good move.

7. What kind of the design you wanna to see in the coming time?

I’d love to see a template released that concentrates heavily on SEO. The key to a successful website is the quality of the content, not how many parameters the slideshow has or how many module suffix are available. Members, including myself, often forget this.

8. Why do you want to be JA forum’s moderator?

I like helping people and I like to see the forum being kept neat and tidy 😛

9. How do you plan to balance your full time work and supporting at JA forum as a moderator?

I spend most of my working time on at a PC anyway so I’m usually in and out of the forum many times a day.

10 Are you keen on any type of soft drinks while you are at keyboard? Do you smoke? 😛

Coca-Cola and I do smoke. Trying to quit both at the moment.

11. What do you do at your free time? Any special hobbies?

I used to play Rugby and handball – not so much these days. Photography, graphic design, CGI and I’m trying to learn PHP at the moment.

12. What is your current employment status (what do you do)?

I make kitchens for hotels, restaurants, and pubs etc. Well, I don’t physically make them myself anymore. I’m more of a Project Manager now. My time is split between a company I work for and a company I own. We’ve been hit hard by the recession and are now trying to break into the UK market.

13. What would you name as the achievement you are most proud of in your life to date?

My two kids. A girl and a boy aged 6 and 4.

14. And finally, how about your marital status? Are you on date? Do you mind telling something about her?

With Tara for 8 years, she’s a home care assistant and she runs a lingerie e-shop in her spare time.

Wishing you all the best for your new role.

Hung Dinh

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Also read the Interview with Bennitos and Phil Luckhurst, our other two new Moderators.

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[cgc0202 Friend cgc0202Join date: August 2007Posts: 2244Downloads:0Uploads:3 Thanks: 206 Thanked: 262 times in 1 posts]

#318397

Thanks for all the help, Scotty. — Cornelio

[mihirc Friend mihircJoin date: December 2008Posts: 597Downloads:0Uploads:3 Thanks: 62 Thanked: 95 times in 39 posts]

#318400

Congrats Scotty!

Mihir.

[questbg Friend questbgJoin date: May 2008Posts: 1912Downloads:0Uploads:1 Thanks: 146 Thanked: 339 times in 197 posts]

#318405

Great News! Congratulations Scotty … well deserved and I thank you for all you input here and assistance personally.

[hariorama Friend harioramaJoin date: April 2009Posts: 174Downloads:0Uploads:33 Thanks: 50 Thanked: 15 times in 1 posts]

#318408

very good decision, congratulations:)

scotty go for it!!!

[santoshalom Friend santoshalomJoin date: February 2009Posts: 119Downloads:0Uploads:22 Thanks: 67 Thanked: 14 times in 1 posts]

#318415

Congratulations Scotty

[zipper Friend zipperJoin date: January 2006Posts: 62Downloads:0Uploads:1 Thanks: 11 Thanked: 30 times in 10 posts]

#318418

Also good luck with moderating Scotty.

[Arvind Chauhan Moderator Arvind ChauhanJoin date: September 2014Posts: 3835Downloads:74Uploads:92 Thanks: 1240 Thanked: 1334 times in 848 posts]

#318426

Congrats Scotty,

well deserved, you are an asset to JA Community. Thanks for all the help.

Arvind

[Michael Casha Friend Michael CashaJoin date: September 2014Posts: 2561Downloads:1Uploads:32 Thanks: 41 Thanked: 119 times in 1 posts]

#318447

Congrats Scotty, and welcome!

[Phill Moderator PhillJoin date: February 2014Posts: 7013Downloads:40Uploads:77 Thanks: 917 Thanked: 2206 times in 1818 posts]

#318459

Keep up the good work Scotty

[scotty Friend scottyJoin date: March 2008Posts: 2339Downloads:0Uploads:13 Thanks: 76 Thanked: 827 times in 595 posts]

#318470

Ty for all the positive comments guys. Much appreciated.

[bennitos Friend bennitosJoin date: May 2008Posts: 1717Downloads:0Uploads:39 Thanks: 39 Thanked: 474 times in 407 posts]

#318479

Keep up the good work Scotty! 🙂 Im sure you will master php in no-time aswell 🙂

[wiery Friend wieryJoin date: July 2009Posts: 185Downloads:0Uploads:0 Thanks: 7 Thanked: 36 times in 30 posts]

#318485

Congrats! It is about time all of you become more than just active posting members. You all answer quite a lot of posts.

[we2solutions Friend we2solutionsJoin date: September 2014Posts: 526Downloads:0Uploads:21 Thanks: 136 Thanked: 100 times in 1 posts]

#324785

Congratulations Scotty

[2Patrick Friend 2PatrickJoin date: July 2008Posts: 256Downloads:0Uploads:19 Thanks: 74 Thanked: 11 times in 1 posts]

#325048

YOu had helped me once so I remember your name !

But I am a bit afraid of you – with a nick name like “Scotty ” ..just hope you dont bark or bite me !
Congrats all the same and best wishes on your new appointment

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