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Arithron
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Posted - 2008.04.18 19:15:00 -
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You can, of course, vote for any of the candidates listed. Just because there are 6 members of one alliance standing, this does not mean they will get onto the Council. Smarter players will pick open, honest and impartial representatives to put forward their views at council meetings.
Luckily, I see at least 20 such candidates for you to vote for.... |
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Posted - 2008.04.18 22:03:00 -
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Of course, impartiality and honesty are also important things to look for in a candidate. After all, eloquent speeches and flashy websites are easy to construct to get onto the Council...trusting a candidate to represent various viewpoints is another matter entirely. |
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Posted - 2008.04.18 23:47:00 -
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Edited by: Arithron on 18/04/2008 23:51:00
 Originally by: Ankhesentapemkah
Only 3 females? Noone else truly independant, as in not belonging to some powerhungry corp?
Looks like I have the home-field advantage! 
100% Female
100% Independant
100% Dedicated to YOU!
*sexy pose*
I AM truly independant...and my sex is irrelevant to the task of representing player issues on the CSM! Good play of the 'female' card though ;)
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Arithron
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Posted - 2008.04.19 11:03:00 -
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Edited by: Arithron on 19/04/2008 11:02:59
To answer those who wish to know further details on the real life situation of the candidates...
Name: Bruce Hansen
Age: I am in my mid 30's
Married: Yes
Profession: Education sector
Mental state: Stable
Sense of humor: Yes
Experience with meetings/working as part of team: Yes
Honest and reliable: Yes
That should do it. I challenge other candidates to do likewise.... |
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Posted - 2008.04.19 19:16:00 -
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Originally by: Ikki Phoenix
It is great to see this thread.
thank you Wrangler
For all of you interested in finding about the candidates, please check the EveMag Special issue,which you can download from the links on my signature.
The special issue contains interviews from all the candidates I was able to get hold of.
Hope you enjoy
Hmm, would have gladly contributed to this...how hard did you try to get hold of me then?
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Posted - 2008.04.20 08:19:00 -
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Edited by: Arithron on 20/04/2008 08:19:35
Meh. This CSM thing is going to be crap. Why you ask? Because there will be zero representation on the CSM by anyone with my playstyle, since pirates are the absolute smallest portion of the game population, as stated by CCP.
There are players, such as myself, that will represent your views honestly and fairly to the CSM. As a representative, I am required to represent the public views on issues to the CCP council. You are also able to start a topic thread on the CSM forum (this can be on anything you see as important).If you gain the support of a representative or 5% public support on the topic, the topic must be addressed by the CSM.
If a representative has a topic for discussion, it must also be put into the public fourm for a period of 7 days before it can be voted on by the CSM (ie, you get to have a say on all issues).
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Arithron
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Posted - 2008.04.21 19:26:00 -
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Edited by: Arithron on 21/04/2008 19:28:30
Interesting topics of discussion taking place, but I wonder how many players posting here have actually read the CSM summary? It clearly explains the role of the 9 elected persons- I see nothing about them suggesting their own ideas to CCP or in meetings, without them first being posted on the CSM forum for ALL players to read and discuss/comment/support. Even then, they need the backing of at least one representative or 5% public support from the eligible voting player base.
Quote:
'Regardless of the support method, topics cannot
be adopted by the CSM unless they have been open for community discussion for at least seven days. This includes the act of a Representative putting forth a topic, as he or she must present the topic to the voters and cannot bring it forth to the Council unless it has been up for seven days or more.'
So, essentially, some ideas will be ditched due to lack of support/negative support by the PLAYERS, or if it makes it through to the CSM, it still needs to get a majority of CSM representatives to vote it to CCP council consideration.
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'Upon reaching the CSM, all topics must be discussed by Representatives and voted on to determine if escalation to the CCP Council is necessary. A simple majority vote is required for passage. Topics which do not pass this vote must be accompanied with a summary explaining why.'
Lets assume, as some of you seem to be worried about, an idea that may have a 'negative' impact on a percentage of the players, makes it past the CSM to be presented to the CCP council;
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'The CCP Council is comprised of CCP employees selected by the CCP CEO. Their role is to resolve all topics marked for resolution by the CSM. They will attend the meeting in Iceland between the two councils and will attempt to accommodate all reasonable requests by player Representatives.'
I highlight an important word in that particular part of the summary! The CCP council will then do the following;
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... do everything in its power to resolve the topics presented, and short of accomplishing that, state in clear terms why a resolution is not possible; it is however necessary for the CSM to prioritize its topics should the CCP Council not be able to accommodate a reply to all topics. The CCP Council will only deny topics if they are deemed inappropriate or beyond the immediate scope of EVE. The CSM will not have an appeal option if a denial is issued, but can expect an explanation why the denial was necessary.
As you can see, there are numerous checks at all stages of this process. Ideas and Topics of discussion will make it past the CCP council on MERIT of the idea, not by any nefarious means!
If you think a player is standing for the CSM to push their own agenda, you have a simple, and powerful solution at your fingertips- vote for someone else!
Arithron
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