• WELCOME TO THE ADMIN CENTER
  
  
• The information provided here will hopefully help you in your position as a Stargazers Admin. All information provided here is considered ADMIN CONFIDENTIAL and should not be shared with anyone not currently listed as a Stargazers Admin. This includes those who have previously served as Admin. Please contact the Head Admin or use the email at the bottom of the page if you have any questions.

• TODAY'S ADMIN TIP - DAILY BUZZ
  
  
• To get a "heads up" on potential problems, review the Daily Buzz of other Yahoo Spades leagues. Many problem makers will bounce from league to league and are easy to spot in the daily buzz. Make a note of those removed and banned from other leagues. You may see them again soon in Stargazers.


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• ADMIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
• ADMIN JOB DUTIES
  
  • A iist of current Admin responsibilities and job duties.


• HTD JOB DUTIES
  
  • A list of current HTD responsibilities and job duties.
  
  
• INTERLEAGUE REP DUTIES
  
  • A list of Interleague Rep (and Backup Rep) responsibilities and job duties.

• SPECIAL TOURS - ADMIN PROCEDURES
  
  
• STARGAZERS SHUFFLE
  
  • Instructions for updating Ladder ranks after a Shuffle tourney.


• MASQUERADE BALL
  
  • Instructions for directing a Masquerade Ball tourney.

• ADMIN TASKS - PROCEDURES
  
  
• BOXINGS & WARNINGS
  
  • Instructions for penalizing members for misconduct.


• AWARDING RATINGS POINTS
  
  • Instructions for awarding ratings points earned during special tourneys, etc.


• ACTIVATING NEW MEMBERS
  
  • Steps to assist potential new members with their activation.


• CORRECTING INCORRECTLY POSTED TOURNEY RESULTS
  
  • Steps require to correct a tourney after it has been closed with the wrong winners.


• UPDATING MEMBER SPREADSHEET
  
  • Instructions for adding, removing and editing members on the league database.


• UPDATING MEMBER MAP
  
  • Instructions for adding, removing and editing members on the league map.


• INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) LOOKUPS
  
  • Instructions for researching member IP addresses.


• UPDATING BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
  
  • Instructions for updating member birthdays & anniversaries monthly.


• PREVENTING INACTIVES FROM PURGING
  
  • Instructions for preventing members from purging.


• UPDATING ACTIVITY LOGS
  
  • Instructions for updating & saving daily activity logs.

• ADMIN - USEFUL LINKS
  
  
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• STAFF LISTING
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• THT - ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR TD/ADMIN NEEDS
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• HELP 4 ADMINS
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• MYLEAGUE ADMIN FORUMS
  • A site with forums for interaction with other MyLeague Admins. Use your league Admin ID & password for access.


• MYLEAGUE HEAD ADMIN GUIDE
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• PREMIUM SUPPORT
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• STARGAZERS PREMIUM MEMBERS
  • A list of Diamond & Platinum members who may be willing to donate Bux.


• LADDERBUX INFORMATION
  • Everything you want to know about Bux, including how to redeem them and what prizes are available.


• STARGAZERS HEAD ADMIN TIMELINE
  • A timeline history of the Stargazers Head Admin position.


• STARGAZERS ADMINS TIMELINE
  • A timeline history of the Stargazers Admin positions.

• STARGAZERS BOXINGS, WARNINGS & COMPLAINTS
  
  
• Click HERE for a listing of members who have been boxed, warned or had a complaint filed against them. The list is only as accurate as the User Records are accurately updated.

STARGAZERS WATCH LIST - ADMIN CONFIDENTIAL
DATE	ID	IP	AKA	VIOLATION	ACTION
19-Jan-12	t0_l3e_or_n0t_t0_l3e Tina	194.126.14.101 Masked IP	charming_99	Bad attitude Banned by Forevers	None to date. ID is being monitored for potential problems.
22-Jun-11	redcrayon2007 dbwm9@aol.com	205.188.117.9 AOL	frankme28	Abusive to female partners in YM.	None to date. ID is being monitored for potential problems.
10-Dec-10	CUPAJOE69	74.110.218.114 Richmond VA Verizon	waybadforyou10 pyromaniac_n_sane	Boxed 90 days by Spadeshaven for cursing and lobby disruption. 28-Nov-10 Removed by hotspadeholics. No reason given.	None to date. ID is being monitored for potential problems.
26-Oct-10	illusivefire2002	66.194.199.59 Daytona Beach FL tw telecom holdings	None	Boxed by Spadeshaven. Cursing members in IM. Bashing other members.	None to date. ID is being monitored for potential problems.
21-Sep-10	bad_chad00 Chad	160.10.220.49 Carrollton GA West Georgia College	lick_my_ace27 the_gay_spade czarofspades zeus000070	Banned by Foreverspades for disrespect & cheating in IM	None to date. ID is being monitored for potential problems.
7-Aug-10	The_Country_Boy	66.82.9.49 No Location Hughes Network	hard_core4328 hard_core4329 listen_to_your_h_e_a_r_t	Cheats with self in rated Screen Shots	None to date. ID is being monitored for possible cheating in league.

STARGAZERS KICKED & BANNED - ADMIN CONFIDENTIAL
DATE	ID	IP	AKA	VIOLATION	ACTION
14-Apr-12	its.not_an_option Becca	173.27.199.37 Granville IL Mediacom	xx_sugar_lips_xx	Drama involving bots, booters & locking down the lobby	Kicked 14-Apr-12
14-Apr-12	mudvayne29	71.219.220.108 Buena Vista CO 71.219.220.108 Monument CO 71.219.229.80 Pueblo CO 174.22.157.63 Colorado Springs CO 71.219.236.75 Fountain CO Qwest	mudvayne_skrling_tomsick yinsseveritymymerecy mud_vayne_2_9 theking.isme assassin_t66 shipwrek26	Withdrawing and changing names constantly. Was warned but ignored warnings	Kicked & banned 14-Apr-12
28-Feb-12	m_i_k_e_50 Michael	99.204.68.81 Van Nuys CA 174.145.100.96 Covina CA Sprint	michaelhinzo michael.barton40	Requesting info from another member on how to "lock down" our lobby. Recruiting members to Hotel Spadeaholics (hotspadeholics) Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 27-Jan-10. Rejoined 28-Feb-12
23-Jan-12	russmo123 Russ	76.31.168.211 Spring TX Comcast		Lobby disruptions, disrespect, poor sportsmanship, throwing games, agitating members. Banned by forevers.	Banned 23-Jan-12
22-Nov-11	pl_ay_it_l0ud Mike	68.119.201.224 Clinton SC Charter	mrlamb_1999 madtenfoottickler spadesking_200	Lobby disruptions, disrespect, sore loser, throwing games. Banned by forevers.	Banned 22-Nov-11
14-Nov-11	silence_tippin Travis	65.55.67.215 Federal Way WA Microsoft Hosting		Disrespect, lobby disruption.	Banned 14-Nov-11
8-Aug-11	evil_kid_blue DJ	99.90.53.91 99.121.1.168 Opa Locka FL SBC	yeeeahhhhh kevinj90210 spades_4_life spades_4_dummies gamble_dn oceannviews	Cheating w blondie31059, lying, using multiple IDs. Banned by forevers.	Banned for life.
8-Aug-11	blondie31059 Tammy	98.17.167.173 Dawsonville GA Windstream	tdl31059 working420365 blueeyes52065 tommigirl_27 jeanabalaski	Cheating w evil_kid_blue, lying Banned by forevers.	Banned for life.
15-Jul-11	split_your_wig_bill Jon/Billy	174.130.43.231 Elyria OH 174.130.94.163 North Ridgeville OH Windstream	gatestothebill1 gatestothebill whiphandchiller sstilidie	Gross disrespect to the league Disrespect in another league lobby Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 12-Mar-11 Rejoined 20-Apr-11 Banned 15-Jul-11
5-Jul-11	plylikths	75.245.240.105 Phoenix AZ Cellco-Verizon	beforeicouldplay	Lobby disruption, disrespect, vulgarities	Banned 5-Jul-11
15 Jun 11	lline05 Larry Lind George	24.154.195.44 Youngstown OH Armstrong Cable 64.134.98.227 New York NY Wayport	mavsdallas12 mavsdallas25 snowwhite4221 pittsteelers10	Playing in multiple leagues, playing in multiple tourneys. Rejoining while boxed.	Kicked 13-Jun-11. Rejoined 14-Jun-11 Kicked & banned 15-Jun-11
10 May 11	clubs_spade_heart_w_diamonds Mike	174.6.86.36 24.83.167.29 24.85.50.44 Vancouver BC Canada Shaw Comm	league_player1975 members_only2002ca gettin_with_the_gang scooge_mcduck mike_is_here_ca	Repeated disruption of the lobby, repeated inappropriate language, disrespect of other members partners & staff and failure to heed warnings and alter behavior. One incident prior to screen shots and a 3rd incident on 14-Sep-09. Rejoined 2-Dec-09, same drama. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned. Kicked & banned again 3-Dec-09 Rejoined 7-May-11 Kicked & banned again 10-May-11
23 Apr 11	mysteryman1657 George	184.77.172.255 Philadelphia PA Clearwire	mysteryman8161957 gsiltzerjr	Disrespect of members Throwing games Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 5-Apr-11 Rejoined & kicked 23-Apr-11
10 Apr 11	gazerz_lil_princess Amber	74.215.18.82 Cincinnati OH 208.102.251.159 Loveland OH Fuse Internet Access	spades_lover26 gazers_lil_princess ambria_gibson yer_set_u2 yer_lgs_goin_down spades_pro26 freedom_spades26 im_da_numba_one_bytch_so_stfu	Threats to league Lobby disruptions Member disrespect Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 19-Aug-09 Rejoined & kicked 27-Dec-09 Request to rejoin denied 10-Apr-11.
7 Apr 11	chief_wolf_67 Eldon	68.43.132.170 Flint MI Comcast	crying_wolf1967 pistonfan eldondavis44 crying_wolf1934 see_you_in_heaven11	Accusing partner of throwing game, disrespect and vulgar language to an Admin, disruption of lobby Screen Shots	Withdrew 30-Mar-11 Allowed to rejoin 7-Apr-11 Boxed for 7 days 7-Apr-11.
8-Mar-11	agg71342 Allen Gregory	75.214.220.199 Los Angeles CA Cellco Partnership DBA Verizon Wireless	l0uisiana_slim	Poor sportsmanship, blaming pard for poor play, making threats in the lobby. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 10-Oct-10 Rejoined 7-Mar-11 Withdrew 8-Mar-11
27-Jan-11	misterb1972	173.19.242.123 Knoxville IA Mediacom	None	Continuous drama	Kicked & banned
20-Nov-10	wakin.bakin2 Dave	24.209.227.205 Cincinnati OH 74.215.167.133 74.215.165.120 Hamilton OH Fuse Internet Access	stubborn_1066 wud_love_to_set_em_p wud_lub_to_set_em_p wud_luv_to_set_em_p wudd_luv_to_set_em_p d_max1066 im_da_td_here_no_drama spademeister sr46ju u_g0tt4_b3_kiddin_p d.max29 wakin.bakin i_came_in_my.birthday_suit team_viewer4gazers	Recruiting Harassing Admin Drama Unsupported Accusations of Cheating Lobby Drama Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 19-Aug-09 Request to rejoin denied 29-Dec-09 Rejoined & kicked 03-Jan-10 Request to rejoin approved 8-Jun-10 Rebanned 20-Nov-10
20 Oct 10	renegade_nil_killer Kelly	75.88.6.106 Baird TX 4.90.2.174 Wills Point TX 173.185.51.167 Palestine TX Windstream Comm.	headhunter0604 ochibae empires_cerebus haunted_spader the_chillin_villian le_boca_de_el_diablo Numerous others	Repeated disrespect of all. Lobby vulgarity & disruptions. Game delays. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 19 May 10 Rejoined 15 Jun 10 Kicked 23 Jun 10 Rejoined & Kicked 20 Oct 10
28-Sep-10	dbdggg	99.93.49.96 Stillwater OK SBC Internet Services	h0meless_keith welshdragon_10 timetoboostyourspadesaccount123 ducky_the_mouse	Vulgar language, lobby disruption, disrespectful. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned.
27-Sep-10	hot_melted_chocolate22 Dorothy	184.34.9.41 Hopkins SC BellSouth.net 67.72.98.119 Tuscaloosa AL Level 3 Communications Propel Software	None	Using IM to cheat. Typed at table by mistake. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned for life.
27-Sep-10	shutemdownchick Dee Delores Marks	173.10.96.137 Seatle WA Comcast Business Communications Profile: MI 48505	None	Using IM to cheat. Typed at table by mistake. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned for life.
21-Sep-10	chan_chain_clan Chas/Sam	76.108.89.147 Stuart FL Comcast Cable	fold_em_2002 return_of_sam hay_seed111 no_s_o_u_p_4_u bubba_whup_assssss_wilson fighting_cavities hobe_sound castingbacklashes idratherhavearootcanal black_shadzzzzz tim3.bandit	Banned in 2005 and has been a nuisance since league's inception in 2003 by being rude, disrespectful & unsportsmanlike No Screen Shots	Rejoined 23-Aug-10 Kicked & banned for life. Chillin boxed 10-Nov_10 Hotspadeholics boxed 7-Nov-10
3-Sep-10	hurts_at_lst	76.21.61.178 Sebastopol CA Comcast Cable	l3_prime	Disrespectful to Members. Name calling & lobby disruption Screen Shots	Kicked & banned.
25-Aug-10	u_jus_got_owned	66.58.128.20 66.223.129.232 Anchorage AK GCI Communications	sparkules@hotmail.com	Disrespectful to Members. Profane. Boxed 2 times in 2 weeks after joining. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned.
25-Aug-10	certified_streak_killa Gary Barlow	184.97.177.107 No Location Qwest Communications	None	Disrespectful to Admin. Profane. Screen Shots Poor Quality	Kicked & banned.
25 Aug 10	gazers_honey Sandy Cindy	174.28.214.72 Sante Fe NM 208.45.157.126 Alamogordo NM Qwest Comm. 98.20.40.114 Cushing TX 98.20.38.75 Whitney TX 98.20.34.123 Walnut Springs TX Windstream Comm.	Sandi one_sexi_ang3l amethyst_ang3l amethyst_ang3l50 stargazers.honey carnivals_ang3l gazers_spider runaway_child50 runaway_child51	Gossiping, disrupting another league's lobby & general trouble making. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned 19-May-10 Request to rejoin approved 24 Aug 10
28 Jul 10	zorro.rocks Suzie	70.114.171.89 Austin TX 70.112.146.22 Spicewood TX Road Runner	dbluhole@aol.com	Card counter found on desktop. Admitted to using in league play. Screen Shots	Withdrew. Banned for life.
15 Jul 10	its_the_dream_weaver Rob	68.52.155.215 Whites Creek TN Comcast	its_me_rcs	Threatening the league, disrespect and profanity in the lobby. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned
14 Jul 10	soulja.i3oy Leo	75.100.214.166 Potosi WI 75.100.219.251 Lancaster WI TDS Telecom	tristan_of_aragon3 loyal.s0ul just_throw_it_0n_me thee.youngsta the.youngsta lion_the_lion16 lee.xaing quanah02@hotmail.com	Cheated as a TD in foreverspades with hotspade4fun (24.98.203.165-Conyers GA) Additional Info in Foreverspades jailhouse	None to date. ID is being monitored for possible cheating in league.
9 Jun 10	sillyolecuss Ronnie	24.245.58.172 Minneapolis MN Comcast	None	Accusations of cheating without proof. Disrespect of all. Generally unhappy with league leadership & agitating others. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned
12 Apr 10	bloody_red_tiger Buck	205.188.117.9 No Location AOL	bschw84922 Yahoo profile: Buck 29 Suffolk VA	Repeated disrespect to partners. Demeaning comments during games. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned by request
26 Mar 10	null2k Chris	71.244.143.105 Payne OH 71.244.131.119 Tipp City OH Verizon 71.79.230.80 Findlay OH Road Runner 24.2.116.181 East Liverpool OH Comcast	slow_azz_mofo xi_4ever_ix s0uless_indian	IM with game strategy during game	Kicked & banned for life 25-Mar-06 Rejoined & purged 2 times in 2006-07 Kicked & IP banned again 26-Mar-10
20 Mar 10	smartiebritchez Ramona	65.65.209.100 Dallas TX SBC	ramona_drent ezee_g0in gazers.smartiepantz rember.uawesomealot_k rember.uawsomalot_k	Had card counter on her desktop. Admitted to using it during games Screen Shots	Removed from staff, agreed to purge 30-Jan-10 Violated agreement, kicked & banned 20-Mar-10
30 Sep 09	dtwill08	98.198.147.88 Texas City TX Comcast	None	Repeated disruption of the lobby & tables, disrespect of other members partners & staff and failure to heed warnings and alter behavior.1st incident was 29-Aug in 7 PM tour, then withdrew during tourney. Rejoined 27-Sept with disruption & aggression each day since. Has authority issues. Screen Shots	Kicked & banned.
6 Sep 09	mystyle.be_genuwine	69.145.56.77 Casper WY Bresnan Comm.	None	Disrupting league play with booting members & directors, bringing bots to tables and overall nuisance.	Withdrew before being Banned
27 Aug 09	suicidespades21 David	98.247.41.198 Everett WA Comcast	spades_was_made21	Member disrespect Harassment of female members	Kicked
16 Aug 09	xbxaxgxexrx	81.132.74.95 Glasgow Scotland likely a masked IP	x..danielle..x@sbcglobal.net	Lobby disruptions Vulgarity Member disrespect Screen Shots	Kicked
10 Aug 09	DaMaGeIsDoNe	4.153.252.114 Hogansville GA Level 3 Comm.	call.me_chubbz	Inappropriate Behavior	Kicked
11 Jan 09	o0o_sexy_o0o_0 Benji	76.77.238.2 Worden IL Madison Telephone	americans.gansta rock__.__star p_l_a_y_b_o_y_bengg rock__-.-__star@att.net killer_benji	Harassment of female members HA disrespect Lobby disruptions	Kicked & banned
2 Jan 09	darock233 Ron	74.227.152.25 Maiden NC BellSouth	sorrynotperfect2@aol.com	Cheating Screen Shots	Kicked & banned

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