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The site was originally created by the original admin of iSTAY Informed before Oddinary era using OddinaryComebackGuide.com as the web address & using Carrd as the hosting site. As Maxident era approached the name changed to MaxidentComebackGuide.com but there were some difficulties changing the domain name again & a few weeks before release the site was not working properly. SKZ Polls offered a solution and purchased a permanent domain & with input from STAY Voting Zone the new permanent web address was decided on and Straykidscomebackguide.com was permanently established.

 

The original admin of iSTAY Informed maintained the site with a little bit of help from SKZ Polls but essentially the site and its purpose was the vision of that original main admin. It helped many STAYS during Maxident and since the domain had been paid for till 2025 there was talk about expanding to a different host after Maxident because the amount of traffic had begun to cause problems.

 

After comeback STAYs went right into 2022 MAMA Voting and from there the site was waiting but life got in the way and just before the anticipation of Stray Kids comeback announcement in Feb/March of 2023 there was trouble reaching all involved parties.

 

Not wanting to let STAYs down and while waiting to hear back from everyone; a STAY reached out to a few others and began researching and creating a new site that would be a permanent fixture for all future comebacks. Thankfully all members from SKZ Polls, iSTAY Informed & STAY Voting Zone eventually were in contact and everyone agreed to continue with the plan of moving the site to a host and expanding the resources available on it making it a central hub for information; ensuring the site was available even if some STAYs who were originally involved weren't.

 

The site and it's future was left in the capable hands of a new team and with the help of some teams and bases around Stayville the race began to quickly get the basics established. After some technical difficulties, just hours before Stray Kids released their 5 STAR teaser on April 28th the site was finally Live with just a few guides and lots of dreams!

 

The team never intended to be a fanbase, the social media accounts were established so we could inform STAYs about site updates and to stay connected to the flow of information but we quickly realized that while we didn't consider ourselves a fanbase STAYs did and with their continued support we have slowly moved forward developing guidelines on how we as a fanbase will conduct ourselves and what responsibilities we adhere to as a team. Since then the team has worked diligently establishing a presence in Stayville making sure that we are known for our willingness to always help any STAY, spread information, support fanbase projects, and so much more. 

We are STAYs who work with the following mission statement in mind.

"Stray Kids Comeback Guide's Website and it's SNS Accounts will provide trusted resources for STAY with unbiased professionalism, keeping positive and allowing the site and its SNS accounts to be a safe place for STAY to ask questions and get information, putting the integrity of the site and it’s purpose above all else, for the good of Stayville and the success of Stray Kids."

We want to give STAY on all platforms access to guides, tutorials, schedules, streaming parties etc without having to travel from one SNS platform to another, making STAYs uncomfortable leaving the comfort of their chosen platforms sometimes feeling lost in unfamiliar waters. Many times we see STAY say they didn't even know something important was happening, we hope that over time STAYs looking for information will find us and have the chance to get more involved so that together STAYs on all platforms can work towards making all of Stray Kids dreams come true and give back to the group that has given so much to STAY!

 

Stray Kids are the reason we are all here and with that in mind we hope that STAY everywhere all around the world utilize the resources provided, stay with us as we grow because we have a lot of things planned to help as much as we can, and we promise to always leave lines of communication open and to always work hard for STAY & Stray Kids.

THE STORY OF STRAY KIDS COMEBACK GUIDE...

 

 
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Team Responsibilities:

​At StrayKidsComebackGuide.com, our primary goal is to provide a centralized and comprehensive platform that supports STAYs in their journey to promote Stray Kids. As a dedicated fanbase, we strive to ensure that accurate, timely, and essential resources are readily available, allowing STAYs to stay informed and engaged during all major events, comebacks, and fandom activities. We take pride in being an OT8-focused base, treating each member with equal attention and respect while maintaining a positive and collaborative environment. Our team works tirelessly across various platforms, continuously updating, engaging, and assisting STAYs with all aspects of streaming, voting, and fandom participation. Through our structured guidelines and commitment to fair representation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Stray Kids' success on a global scale.


With this mission in mind, we have outlined a comprehensive set of responsibilities that guide our efforts at StrayKidsComebackGuide.com. These responsibilities ensure that we remain consistent, effective, and aligned with our goal of supporting Stray Kids and the STAY community:

  • Centralize Information: We centralize and provide essential resources for STAYs.

  • SNS Updates: Post regular updates on social media regarding voting, streaming, and comeback announcements.

  • Reminders: Regularly remind STAYs to prepare for comeback announcements and help them stay on track during busy schedules and active comeback periods.

  • Streaming Engagement: Provide playlists, promote fandom engagement, and share streaming updates to keep STAYs engaged.

  • Voting Data: Offer accurate hourly voting data for significant events that focus on promoting Stray Kids both in South Korea and on a global stage.

  • Maintain Guides: Regularly conduct research essential to updating information and guides with the most recent information and share guides on the website and our SNS platforms, ensuring all information is accurate, especially during comeback announcements.

  • Member Birthday Voting: Offer resources and collaborate with members' global bases for accurate information on birthday voting events.

  • OT8 Fandom Events: Participate in events that support all eight members equally.

  • Schedule Updates: Update Stray Kids' public schedules as new information becomes available.

  • STAY To-Do List: Maintain and update the STAY to-do list on the site, highlighting immediate fandom focuses, and post reminders on SNS accounts.

  • Fandom Focuses: Provide updates on current fandom priorities such as voting, streaming, and other activities.

  • Engage on SNS: Admins actively engage on SNS daily by liking, sharing, and commenting on content posted or shared by Stray Kids' official accounts.

  • Track Streaming Numbers: Monitor daily streaming numbers on global platforms and inform the fandom about any changes requiring their attention.

  • Site Maintenance: Regularly check all site pages for errors, glitches, and non-functional embeds, and remove outdated or unnecessary information, archiving it when needed.

  • Update Profiles and Pages: Keep Stray Kids' profiles updated with relevant information, including KOMCA credits, and regularly update less-used pages like Awards, Nominations, and the fanbase directory.

  • Gather and Share Information: Collect pre-order links, POB info, donation drives, and team recruitment details to be posted via Google Sheets embeds during comeback promotions.

  • Promote and Archive: Maintain active promotions on SNS platforms and update the archive as new content is released.

  • Support Baby STAYs: Provide a safe space for all STAYs, especially Baby STAYs, to ask questions.

  • Stray Kids’ Success: Focus on promoting Stray Kids' achievements while avoiding redundancy and misinformation by collaborating with other dedicated bases and accounts.

  • Trending Tags: We do not trend tags that are not positive and focused on Stray Kids' success or achievements.

 

OT8 Base Approach

As an OT8 base, we adhere to strict rules ensuring fair treatment for all members:

  • Solo Schedule Promotion: Limit promotion of solo schedules and events to one post centered around the day of the event. We do not trend tags for arrivals and departures, focusing only on main event tags.

  • Birthday Events: Participate in birthday activities only on the day itself, as pre-birthday events often overlap with other members and are not equal among all members.

  • Consistent Promotion: Maintain the same level and type of promotional content across platforms for all members.

  • Avoid Content that Promotes Unhealthy Competition: We do not post updates or trend tags related to fancams, IG posts, follower counts, MIV, or EMV stats, or any other information for individual members that allows for toxicity within the fandom to prevent unnecessary competition and fighting within our fandom.

  • Respect Privacy: We do not share fansite photos or any content taken of members when they are off schedule.

  • Safety Concerns: Avoid promoting live-streaming links of airport arrivals and departures, as we believe such engagement endangers the members' safety.

  • Accuracy and Verification: Only share information verified through official channels, even if another base shares unconfirmed details we refrain from doing so till information is provided by official channels. If there is a topic we are unfamiliar with we refrain from posting about it till we can educate ourselves about it to ensure accuracy and understanding.

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Please note that the responsibilities and guidelines outlined above are subject to periodic review and updates. As the needs of the fandom and Stray Kids' activities evolve, our team may adapt these responsibilities to ensure we continue to provide the most accurate and effective support. If any changes occur in the future, our team will promptly notify the fandom accordingly.

MEET THE STRAY KIDS COMEBACK GUIDE TEAM

 
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Admin 🐺 GODS MENU STAY Bias: OT8, Bang Chan USA STAY - EST English • Team Admin ৹ Twitter Admin • Website Coordinator • Data & Research • Guides • Graphics • Video Editing • Voting Team Admin • Vote Tracking

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🌸 NOEASY STAY Bias: Seungmin, OT8 USA STAY - EST English • Graphics • Guides & Tutorials • Team's Mental Health Monitor • Water Reminder Manager

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Admin ☀️ 5 STAR STAY Bias: 3Racha, OT8 USA STAY - EST English, Spanish • Team Admin • SNS Admin ৹ YouTube ৹ TikTok • SKZ Schedule Manager • KStreaming Specialist • Guides & Graphics • Data Analysis • Bookkeeper

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🐢 PREDEBUT STAY Bias: OT8 INA STAY - WIB Indonesian, English • Streaming Team ৹ Spotify • Comeback Daily Tracking • SKZ SNS Tracking

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Admin 😼 5 STAR STAY Bias: Felix, OT8 USA STAY - EST English • Team Admin • Tracking Bot Manager • Tracking ৹ YouTube ৹ Spotify • Streaming Team Admin • Data Analysis & Research • Global Streaming Chart Tracker & Specialist

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🧚 ODDINARY STAY Bias: Felix, Bang Chan, OT8 USA STAY- CST English • Streaming Team ৹ YouTube Music • Discord Moderator • Minor Graphics

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Admin 🌓 “Because I Like You” STAY - Mar 14, 2021 Bias: I.N., Felix, Hyunjin, OT8 USA STAY - EST English • Team Admin • (currently on hiatus due to personal reasons)

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🦊 PREDEBUT/SURVIVAL SHOW STAY Bias: Bang Chan, Hyunjin, I.N., OT8 USA STAY - EST English, currently learning Korean and Japanese • SNS Admin ৹ Facebook ৹ Instagram • Graphics Team • STAY Event Coordinator • Team SNS Analytics

The aspects of our work that we pride ourselves on are also the very things that draw STAYs to the Stray Kids Comeback Guide website and our social media accounts looking for help or information. These same qualities have STAYs looking to our team for even more support, and we have never turned away from STAYs seeking assistance. However, while the expectations placed on our team by the fandom have continued to grow, and the influx of STAYs seeking information on all platforms has increased, the manpower needed to handle it all has dwindled. So we are always looking for dedicated STAYs to join our team that want to join us in continuing our work for STAYs & SKZ.

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