No idea.. I'm not much into setting up gods and goddesses. And at the end of the day, I've never cared much whether I receive a gold star or not. They are typically handed out for posts on subjects that I don't spend a lot of time writing about as the focus of my posts is 98% to the public and not to members.

No idea who is behind the curtain, but there is only one God.

My mom will put it on her fridge for you.

Kerri is no longer here so ????

I don't think Kerri is around any longer so the authority rests with Bob and Ben and anybody else that they trust. There seems to be a whole lot less emphasis on the importance of features. Most members are writing for business and the calls and contacts coming in are the Real Rewards of blogging. 

Kerrie has been gone from AR for some time now. There are no Gods in the Rain. I believe there are people (I don't know who they are) that are referred to as feature fairies. I strongly believe that the AR powers that be want the feature fairies to remain illusive. In other words, who they are is not for public consumption. 

Why do you want to know, Bob?

Maybe it is like the Hindu Gods, there are thousands.

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz - not me for sure.....

I suspect the real 'AR God' is only a computer server in a closet

Many have been too obsessed with receiving a trophy and not understanding what is truly important.  While a gold star is nice, they rarely make the phone ring.   

I wish we knew

I do not know.

Nina Hollander nailed this one!

No longer even know who is in the office.

I think Ben Kinney would be one.

Seriously? 

Eve

Is Kerri back?  Your question uses her in the present tense.

    They are hidden from mere mortals like you and I, Bob.

Nina Hollander is a goddess of the first order :)

Bob,

I don't think Kerrie came back, no doubt she is very happy being a mom.  And Michael Jacobs pointed out that gold stars do not make the phone ring.  A

I have no idea.  Other than Bob Stewart (and perhaps Ben Kinney, although I don't think he's that, day-to-day, involved)... Kerri is no longer in the picture... no idea who's out there handing out the twinkles, but it's probably better that way.

Anonymous Feature Fairies!

I have no idea who else. Seems to me in the early days it meant more than jousting heading out features. And there have been a number of people who have done that 

No clue, absolutely none. And, if they keep it running they can keep their secrecy!

Reminds me of the movie "The Gods Have Gone Crazy."

Here in Active Rain land exists a secret society of deity who bestow favor and impose pestilence as they see fit.

There is no appellate system, no recognizable path to ascension, and is a solely owned and operated business that serves at the pleasure of Mr Kinney. The 'secret cloud' of those who have the power are sworn to secrecy to protect them from those who 'demand' to be featured or wish to argue their merits.

Do you feel the urge for putting on the mantle of Deity? VOLUNTEER to host meet-ups and a few contests. The secret hand shake and knock will be revealed. And its truth will be  amazing.

I think it's all about LIKES now ???

Not a clue VB

No idea how it works...

I didn't realize there were deities present on this site lol well live and learn

Only Bob Stewart to my knowledge as Kerri has left AR.  There are other secret agents who feature but, if we knew who they were, they'd have to kill us!  LOL  

Why do you ask, Robert Vegas Bob Swetz?

VB - If anybody told you the answer to your question, unfortunately they would have to kill you.

I don't know who Kerri is.  The only AR person I know of is Bob Stewart.

Not sure anymore. 

I have no idea.

Kerrie is not working or still on leave of absence, I think.

Wait...Kerry is back? I thought the ones in charge where the ambassadors. Little do I know...

Vote for Bob

Yes...will they all come out and take a bow?

As far as I know it is Bob and Ben. I have appreciated the updates on new features and explanations of new technology. As far as the ever debated gold star. It is always nice to get a featured blog to bring up ones spirits and get some added exposure. If you don't like them, don't read them. But i don't like when those who do aim to get a feature are bashed for striving to see their blog "in lights" on the front page. There are different things that motivate bloggers, but those seeking the gold star should know that not getting one is not failure, it is not the end of the world but just part of politics. Aim to get a new client from your blog, now that is success that pays off. 

I have no idea, but Ben Kinney is still in charge. I think, the only way to connect to staff is: sending them an email. 

I know Bob Stewart is still around, but Kerrie has been gone for a while. She is missed. I'm not aware of other staff members. 

Don't klnow...is Kerrie still part of this forum

Thank Kerri has been gone a long time.

Honestly I don't know. In the olden AR days there definitely was a staff to connect with, spur members on, give updates, etc. Kerri was great and treated everyone like family.-Kasey.

I need to make the phone ring.... I don't know...I care even less.... Spring is around the corner and land calls are coming in.... I want business not prizes....

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz I don't know yet.