The Official Electioneering Topic
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 04:26
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quote:I believe in community consultation before taking action. What I don't believe in is community consultation instead of taking action. -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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By Committee
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 05:07
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Hey, I'm running, but I think everyone is pretty aware of my liberal bias and extreme distaste for conservative, especially religiously conservative world views. My candidacy goose is cooked! That being said, I fully support Thuryl's candidacy for moderator, and even putting the election aside, I think it would be a good idea to make him one. I have never observed him to come into conflict with anyone on these boards in any sense other than a purely academic one; when he debates, he's consistently polite, never resorting to put-downs or CAPSLOCKING in trying to get his point across. In many threads, he's demonstrated himself to be a voice of moderation, often coming up with a quick quip that diffuses a situation, at least as much as any argument can be diffused. He's been with the community for a long time, so he knows all the personalities involved. Furthermore, he's omnipresent - you can find posts from him at any time during the day, and as far as I know, he doesn't sleep - so he would certainly be able to monitor the goings-on. Moderation, Integrity, Omnipresence - Vote for Thuryl! EDIT: Of course, we could always elect Dolphin as Moderatrix... [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 05:44: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 05:52
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Just posting to say that Ash Lael/The Creator and his Zani party registered candidacy after the deadline had passed. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy desperance.net - We're Everywhere ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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This Side Towards Enemy
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 06:56
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I think we've established that the point of a moderator is to keep the boards in enough of a semblance of order to maintain a minimum of offence all around, but as far as possible to do this not by locking topics left, right and centre but by trying to steer the conversation away from pointless bickering and by trying to smooth over any points of confrontation. I would therefore submit that Alec is, whatever the truth of Zeviz's allegations, and I neither remember nor care enough to be sure, probably doing the right thing by turning the other cheek and that on current form Zeviz is completely unsuited to be a moderator. In other news, I think I'll resign my candidacy. It was a nice idea, but a rational examination shows that I'm far from the best qualified candidate and I've got no real desire to trail home towards the rear of the field. -------------------- Voice of Reasonable Morality Posts: 961 | Registered: Thursday, June 12 2003 07:00 |
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Skip to My Lou
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 06:59
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Why not vote for me? Just for fun? :) -------------------- Take the Personality Test! INTJ 100% 75% 100% 44% Huzzah for the Masterminds! www.Keirsey.com for personality information. The Sloganizer! "Swing your Archmage Alex." Deep down, you wish you were a stick figure. Posts: 1629 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Veteran*
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 07:10
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You guys are taking this a tad too seriously. You're making a moderation seem like something it's not. Hard. Posts: 455 | Registered: Tuesday, May 17 2005 07:00 |
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Master
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 07:39
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You guys talk so much so nothing would get done. I, however, am the opposite. :P -------------------- Polaris - Weather balloons, ninjas, and your big daddy Wise Man. What more could you want? Undead Theories - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Posts: 3323 | Registered: Thursday, April 25 2002 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 07:43
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Rather than telling you why my fellow candidates would be inadequate as moderators I would like to tell you my qualifications. Though I am a newer member I am an active member of the community, as my post count reflects. I am currently a part-time student, so I am able to be here a good portion of the day. I am often here when there are no moderators present, and would be able to offer quick assistance if need be. I refer you to the Geneforge 3 forum as an example of my quick action and assistance to others. I am often the first one to answer most questions, and am always willing to go to great lengths to find the needed information. I am patient and understating with the needs of newer members, and consistently answer their question kindly and with consideration. I am new enough to not have longstanding problems or bias for any member, and I am active enough to be familiar with the community. I would be a fair and impartial moderator, and would base my actions on the Code of Conduct rather than favoritism. My average behavior shows my understanding of the Code of Conduct and an awareness of the community's standards. The bulk of my posts are relevant to their respective topics and I do not participate in spam for the most part. My goal as moderator is to offer the older members the freedom and comfort they are accustom to, while making this a safe environment for the younger and newer members. [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 08:01: Message edited by: Dolphin. ] -------------------- Nena Posts: 2032 | Registered: Wednesday, January 26 2005 08:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 07:46
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*flashback* Lady J wins the Misc. election! *end flashback* -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy desperance.net - We're Everywhere ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Electric Sheep One
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 07:53
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As one of the few registered voters who are not also candidates, I feel like a rotten borough elector. Until this is over I shall have to hold the axe extra carefully when I shave. I endorse Thuryl. His arguments seem very strong. Kelandon is already a moderator of some other active boards here. I agree that Dolphin has a good case too, but seniority should also be worth something. [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 07:57: Message edited by: Student of Trinity ] -------------------- It is not enough to discover how things seem to seem. We must discover how things really seem. Posts: 3335 | Registered: Thursday, September 4 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 08:28
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:) I would add to Dolphin's candidacy: Vote for Women! Voting for Dolphin (or Riibu) might augment the female presence in modship. By now women are under-represented. As well as Noobs, by the way. -------------------- ^ö^ vegetarians are sexy. Posts: 1420 | Registered: Wednesday, October 2 2002 07:00 |
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By Committee
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 08:34
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Women are over-represented. The current female mod population of General is 25% (aka saunders). The male-female ratio of the general population here is about 9-to-1. EDIT: I will vouch for Dolphin though with regard to her helpfulness in the G3 forum. However, that's all the more reason to make her a mod there as opposed to General. [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 08:36: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:13
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Make Lucien "Juicy Lucy" McMahon a.k.a. Thuryl moderator! -------------------- I had a long post here, but I accidentally hit the Back button on my mouse and I lost it. I'll just say then that I am officially withdrawing from the election, that Dolphin should be made moderator of the Geneforge 3 forum rather than the General forum, that although Kelandon says he reads General, he has shown that he does not by saying things like "I knew I shouldn't have ventured into the General forum!" and that Alec, TM, and MM were all rotten moderators. I can proudly say that I'm voting for Juicy Lucy. Are YOU? -------------------- The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) Famous Last Words - A local pop-punk band They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:17
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I might claim that I can achieve outstanding things. That I could listen to what every single person wants and then still leave topics that are in violation of the CoC intact. That I would create a fictional drug and feed it to malcontents. That I would take over the world and spank all the people that I don't like. However, if I were to do that, I would be lying. The simple point of the matter is that I would merely do what is required. If there are topics in violation of the CoC, then I would edit or delete them and take action against the offenders. If there are issues that requires moderational attention, then I would attend to them. If there are disputes that need settling, then I would facilitate them being settled. Other than that, it is not required to interfere with legitimate topics, discussions and members. I would aim to maintain a good status quo and make this a forum where everyone can come to discuss the things that interest them. Where no-one is shunned and turned away and where everyone can have their say in what matters to them. Having been a moderator on three fora, so far, I believe that I actually have the skills and knowledge to be a good moderator. I know what needs to be done and when to just watch and look over things. I also tend to get on with most members. I don't bear grudges and I am always impartial. I doubt that you can ask more, of any moderator and even if you could, that would be beyond the bounds of moderatorship. I don't ask simply that anyone just votes for me. I ask that you look at all the facts and judge for yourselves, who would be the best moderator. I have the skills, the knowledge and the experience to be an exceptional moderator. Possibly most important, I even have a sense of humour. :) Choose wisely with your vote and make it count. Have a nice day. :) -------------------- Aut Tace Aut Loquere Meliora Silencio Posts: 1487 | Registered: Sunday, February 10 2002 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:18
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Jumping on the endorsement band wagon, I'm going to throw my weight behind Alec. Mostly because I think he'd be the best choice, but at least partly as a way to ask Zeviz to cease his constant sagging. By being such a rabid attack dog, you've only damaged your own campaign and reputation, Zeviz, and strengthening Alec's position inexorably, at least in my eyes. [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 09:19: Message edited by: Morgan ] Posts: 2862 | Registered: Tuesday, October 2 2001 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:19
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quote:I only did this once or twice and then stopped. You know this. This makes your attempt to paint me as "too strict" an obviously dishonest campaign move. If anything, I'm a relaxed moderator. I've often let topics go until I had a clear and indisputable reason to lock them. You can see this in a recent GF3 topic, among many others. It went off-topic, but I let it go until it was so far in the realm of spam that there was no hope of recovery. I happened to be asleep at the time that this happened, or I would've gotten there sooner. On the other side, Alec does a very interesting job of manipulating what people say to suit his own ends. I will give one example only and assume that others, one the pattern is pointed out, can observe the many other examples. What I actually said: quote:What Alec claimed I said: quote:The difference, I assume, is obvious. I said I lurk. He said I don't read the topics. Alec is desperate. EDIT: And I find it terribly entertaining that someone with my current Displayed Name could be called "too strict." [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 09:23: Message edited by: Manhood Typing Kelandon ] -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:26
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As a word of advice for any future moderator, don't delete topics. Move them to the mod board. Also, don't delete posts - you can edit them out, but copy what they said to the mod board. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy desperance.net - We're Everywhere ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:29
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I am equally present in General as I am in Geneforge 3. The helpfulness I show there is merely a demonstration of my ability and desire to help others. Such skills can easily be adapted to the needs of the General forum. As often as I am here I would be of better service to General, as there is much greater traffic here than in Geneforge 3. I only want to help the community in any way I can, so if it is determined that another candidate is better suited to General I would gladly accept a position in Geneforge 3. -------------------- Nena Posts: 2032 | Registered: Wednesday, January 26 2005 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:29
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Please allow me to point out to the moderator candidates that their speeches are often far too long to be read with interest. While longer posts seem more impressive, they are often read with much less attention and interest. As Annaeus Lucius Seneca stated once, the duration of a speech should be as short as possible. Einstein's theory that matter equals energy would not be as popular as it is if it wasn't summarized in a short, laconic formula: E=MC^2. What Einstein meant with "C^2", I do not know. It suggests, in fact, that energy is far greater than mass, which is sounds illogical to me. It's known that Einstein once tried to summarize the entire universe in a single formula in the last years of his life. This overambitious idea was a failure, of course; The universe was far more complicated than Einstein could imagine. However, if it would have been successful, it would have been far more impressive than multiple particular theories precisely explaining every aspect of the universe. Einstein would have magically compressed all knowledge in a small number of mere symbols. [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 10:15: Message edited by: Inferior ] Posts: 356 | Registered: Tuesday, April 6 2004 07:00 |
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Electric Sheep One
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:33
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I'd still vote for Einstein if I could. -------------------- It is not enough to discover how things seem to seem. We must discover how things really seem. Posts: 3335 | Registered: Thursday, September 4 2003 07:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:39
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E=MC^2 means that energy is much greater than mass. C^2 is the speed of light squared. And a vote for Alcritas is a vote for Einstein. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy desperance.net - We're Everywhere ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:40
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quote:It's C^2, the speed of light squared. This is mass-energy equivalence: mass can be converted into energy and energy into masss, and in general, mass represents a great deal of energy since the proportionality constant is so large. EDIT: Drakey beat me to it, but he's not running, so vote for me! :P [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 09:40: Message edited by: Manhood Typing Kelandon ] -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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BANNED
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:41
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quote:Oh, good god- that only, what, extended the life of Misc? Saved bandwidth? Honestly, I thought this whole thing was a joke. But if elected, I promise a few things: * A 500% increase in Freudian imagery * More insecurity about your masculinity * An increase in the internet pornography content by minimally .1% (I don't make any promises I can't keep!) * A really happy Mother's Day. * All Australians who have less than four middle names will be forced to run in a hamster wheel with a gimp mask on. Screw everyone else. (No really, do it! It's fun. They won't mind.) When the time comes, you know who to vote for- ™ of the AUGHAUGHAUGHAGUHAGUHAUGHUAGHUAG HAGHUAGHUAGUHUAGHUAGHUAGHUAGHUAGHU AGUHAGUHAUGHAUGHUAGHUAGHUAGHUAGUHA GUHAGUHAGUHAUGHAUGHUAGHUAGUHAGHUAG HUGAHUAGHUAHUGHAUGH *gag* EDIT: While I certainly feel that I'd be the most "loose" amongst the potentially elected individuals (for better or worse or more phallocentric), I still don't think Alec would be bad. I think the best way for Alec to skip all of this nonsense is to refer to the fact that he was 14 back then and is 17-18 now. [ Wednesday, June 22, 2005 09:45: Message edited by: Marx' Martyr ] -------------------- 人 た ち を 燃 え る た め に 俺 は か れ ら に 火 を 上 げ る か ら 死 ん だ Posts: 6936 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Skip to My Lou
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:45
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Politics give me a headache. Vote for me! :) Or Einstein. He can moderate from the past and prove the relativity of time! -------------------- Take the Personality Test! INTJ 100% 75% 100% 44% Huzzah for the Masterminds! www.Keirsey.com for personality information. The Sloganizer! "Swing your Archmage Alex." Deep down, you wish you were a stick figure. Posts: 1629 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Electric Sheep One
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written Wednesday, June 22 2005 09:51
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As a theoretical physicist I can't resist pointing out (in this thread on moderator electioneering) that we measure masses in units of energy anyway, or sometimes length, and we routinely set h, c, G and pi all equal to one by choice of units. This makes everything simpler, and we need all the help we can get. -------------------- It is not enough to discover how things seem to seem. We must discover how things really seem. Posts: 3335 | Registered: Thursday, September 4 2003 07:00 |
