This will end well.

Aye, hisec needs a good *snicker* representative

James knows how hisec works and has written extensively on the psychological profile of hisec inhabitants, their activities, and how to improve hisec. He has also proven he is a man of action, not simply sitting behind his soapbox, but taking matters into his own hands and trying to make a change. His skill with written rhetoric, politically charged situations, keeping in touch with the community, and taking a stand for the area of Eve he lives in qualify him perfectly to serve on the CSM to advise CCP on matters pertaining to hisec space -- which the other CSM representatives so far may not have the background to actually do. James' presence on the CSM, or even his campaigning for CSM may serve as a wake-up call for hisec residents to actively participate in CSM elections.

You're getting pretty good at this trolling thing, I must say...

The best trolling is when you're not trolling at all. I would love for James to run for CSM, and I would vote for him.

Yeah. I'm sure he's got the hi sec dwellers and miners' interests at heart, putting aside his anti-carebear hateful mantra and anger-ridden overzealous posts, that is.

He's the best I can think of!

I believe he really does.

Think harder.

Belief is a dangerous thing in the hands of the unwashed...

James has repeatedly proven himself to be driven, level-headed, able to work hard, a good leader and a fine diplomat. He has experience working in highsec space and extensive knowledge of the mining industry. He has been able to create an organisation in highsec space spanning several systems. James engages with the forum community and updates his blog on a regular basis. He really does tick all the boxes when it comes to a possible highsec CSM candidate.

Except that he hates miners and Hi-Sec...

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.

I am humbled by this spontaneous outpouring of grassroots support.

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.

I am humbled by this spontaneous outpouring of grassroots support.

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.

I am humbled by this spontaneous outpouring of grassroots support.

James has repeatedly proven himself to be driven, level-headed, able to work... meow meow meow meow, meow meow meow meow...

I am humbled by this spontaneous outpouring of grassroots support

I would vote for James 315. The kind of emergent gameplay he is bringing to high sec is exactly what it needs.

tl;dr: The title.

Is "emergent gameplay" a politically correct term for harassment?

Nah. Vote Tippia for Highsec CSM8.

Is "emergent gameplay" a politically correct term for harassment?

I want to know how will mr James help poor 95% of high sec (miners) that are being oppressed by 1% of bad hi-sec people?

Then i can cast my vote.

Aye, hisec needs a good *snicker* representative

You already have Issler.

Surely CCP could (and I hope does) read forum feedback from the community itself rather than relying solely on a council of players, among whom I don't feel a single one currently represents me as a new player.

I take it you've tried reading the forums and found the amazing feed back, such as:

Because of Falcon
Blobbers
Nerf Local
Buff CONCORD
Gankers ?! In my highsec?

I wouldn't know about any of those things, I'm more concerned with stuff like how long it takes me to train basic combat skills required to be competitive against established players, the repetitive nature of missions, and how changes to highsec being called for by those who live in low/nullsec will affect my new player experience.

how long it takes me to train basic combat skills required to be competitive against established players

About a week.

Seriously, you can really screw up an established players day with less than a weeks worth of training.

Wow. What a lame thread. ...and highsec bears wonder why they get no respect.

I have an idea... how about random toolbag who actually got enough votes for official CSM representative?

Otherwise, I nominate myself for unofficial representative of the don't give a f*** party.

Gogela 2012

Is "emergent gameplay" a politically correct term for harassment?

No. Emergent gameplay is taking the tools and structure within a game and doing things with them that are beyond the scope and imagination of the developer.

Emergent gameplay can also be created by adding multiple players to the same game environment and having their individual actions impact the overall game narrative.

Our friend James 315 looked at the current state of high sec and realized: No one is doing anything imaginative here. They just DO things the developers intended. Like mining and running missions. Very theme-parkish, hardly worthy of a sandbox.

So he thought: how can I shake things up? Create a new narrative. Suicide ganking is blas+¬, lets do something different. Something emergent. Lets tell a new story. Without going into his whole manifesto and philosophies (which are quite brilliant) James 315 has created content where there was none. Player created content and player driven stories.

In high sec of all places.

He's the best I can think of!

There is no "official" hisec CSM representative, as CSM seats are not divided by region. Just as Hans Jagerblitzen is the "unofficial" FW representative, James 315 can be the unofficial hisec representative.

I think it is time we have 'official' representatives instead of a popular vote lets spit the CSM's into regional electorate districts based on population distribution from Dr E's last fanfest statistics of where characters live total of 10 CSM's:
2 NULL 1WH 1Lo 6 HI SEC

Nah. Vote Tippia for Highsec CSM8.

I think it is time we have 'official' representatives instead of a popular vote lets spit the CSM's into regional electorate districts based on population distribution from Dr E's last fanfest statistics of where characters live total of 10 CSM's:
2 NULL 1WH 1Lo 6 HI SEC

This will end well.

I think it is time we have 'official' representatives instead of a popular vote lets spit the CSM's into regional electorate districts based on population distribution from Dr E's last fanfest statistics of where characters live total of 10 CSM's:
2 NULL 1WH 1Lo 6 HI SEC

I would vote for anyone else but James if he was on the ballot. Even if the other options were inanimate objects.

With the help of Jesus and this bottle of brandy, I believe I can be the inanimate object you need!

I trust I will have your vote for CSM 8, sir?

With the help of Jesus and this bottle of brandy, I believe I can be the inanimate object you need!

I trust I will have your vote for CSM 8, sir?

Just curious about your post.


Please correct me if I am wrong, but isnGÇÖt the current CSM election system based on a democratic voting method?

It is a purely Democratic voting method which no sane nation has. A PURE POPULAR VOTE IS ALWAYS BAD. Just looks at all the Prom King & Queen votes across america The USA's founding fathers realized it and created our perfect electoral college voting method
The best purely democratic popular votes of course are still done in Cuba where there is 1 person on the ballot for each post.

With the help of Jesus and this bottle of brandy, I believe I can be the inanimate object you need!

I trust I will have your vote for CSM 8, sir?

It is a purely Democratic voting method which no sane nation has. A PURE POPULAR VOTE IS ALWAYS BAD. Just looks at all the Prom King & Queen votes across america The USA's founding fathers realized it and created our perfect electoral college voting method
The best purely democratic popular votes of course are still done in Cuba where there is 1 person on the ballot for each post.

I would choose Mittens as a hi-sec rep over James and Tippia.

James and his 315 pages of tedious anti-miner tosh.

Tippia, who really does understand the mechanics of Eve etc, but would probably argue with, (correct) every one else on the CSM, just because, well, it's what Tippia does.

Mittens, on the other hand, seems to know the game well, was a very creditable CSM chairman, and has (with the goons) provided some of the best player driven content ever seen in Eve.

He also seems to want all of Eve to prosper and do well.

Burn Jita was fun, but ultimately just that.

The Ice interdiction was, for me, the best player driven event I have ever known in Eve. Great fun, and with a serious player driven purpose.

With the help of Jesus and this bottle of brandy, I believe I can be the inanimate object you need!

I trust I will have your vote for CSM 8, sir?

This means you actually get a true representation of who cares about what goes on in eve.

James 315 the goon? Dont we already have goons on the csm?

How will you stop the dastardly 0.0ers from using their multiplicity of hi-sec alts to bloc vote the candidates of their choice into the hi-sec positions?

Just what the CSM needs, another big ego who thinks Eve should be played his way.

I would vote for a milkdud before I voted for James. At least CCP could get a bit of enjoyment out of the milkdud.

Nah !!

Vote me for CSM 8!!

I will not be candidate.

I know nothing about this game but I pretend to.

I'm the perfect candidate because I said so.

Because I'm better than you despite you moms telling you differently.

Because I said so.

Vote me.

Nah. Vote Tippia for Highsec CSM8.

James for CSM holy **** the world is ending. Seriously if you want a player on the CSM who represents high sec, that pilot should have a background of helping new players and is respected by all professions in high sec miners included. I have never seen James in the help chat channel. He hides in an NPC corp because he fears constant war decs. Why does he fear constant war decs you ask? Well he canGÇÖt defend himself and nobody will fight beside him. I think james is a goon highsec spy or he could possibly be the mittani. Pretty suspicious how his articles appeared so fast on the mittani website hmmmmmmGǪGǪ.

If you call the current CSM true representation of who cares about EVE I got a jump bridge to sell you in Delve for a 500 million ISK deposit

A new tag, visible on the forums and in space, indicating if *that* character voted for a candidate from Hi/Low/0.0/WH... combined with a log in survey that has to be completed before you can get back in game, single question:

"Do you identify most strongly with: Hi/Low/0.0/WH's" - and the tag stays with you until the next election.

Would be entertaining at the least.

James for CSM holy **** the world is ending. Seriously if you want a player on the CSM who represents high sec, that pilot should have a background of helping new players and is respected by all professions in high sec miners included. I have never seen James in the help chat channel. He hides in an NPC corp because he fears constant war decs. Why does he fear constant war decs you ask? Well he canGÇÖt defend himself and nobody will fight beside him. I think james is a goon highsec spy or he could possibly be the mittani. Pretty suspicious how his articles appeared so fast on the mittani website hmmmmmmGǪGǪ.

On behalf of the 0.0 nullbear ganktard community, I applaud your proposal to raise still higher the threshold to CSM voting, and furthermore I undertake to absolutely promise that none of us will lie like syphilitic weasels in order to procure the result we want.


~pinky-swear~

Bye the way, back to the "OP's" drivel? Electing J315 to the CSM would be akin to hiring Arthur Andersen to audit your books... Pointless, unless you had only *one* goal.

That kind of wisdom doesnGÇÖt come from above. It belongs to this world. It is self-centered and demonic.

I wish I had trolls electing me to CSM :(

tl;dr: The title.

James knows how hisec works and has written extensively on the psychological profile of hisec inhabitants, their activities, and how to improve hisec. He has also proven he is a man of action, not simply sitting behind his soapbox, but taking matters into his own hands and trying to make a change. His skill with written rhetoric, politically charged situations, keeping in touch with the community, and taking a stand for the area of Eve he lives in qualify him perfectly to serve on the CSM to advise CCP on matters pertaining to hisec space -- which the other CSM representatives so far may not have the background to actually do. James' presence on the CSM, or even his campaigning for CSM may serve as a wake-up call for hisec residents to actively participate in CSM elections.

Because of all these reasons, I unofficially nominate James 315 as a CSM candidate to represent hisec! Who is with me?

(This post is not endorsed by James, nor do I know if he is even willing to run for CSM; if/when you see this, James, please comment)

(Edited title for clarity)

A cold, cold day in hell.

Anyway, posting in a James315 alt thread.

I wish I had trolls electing me to CSM :(

True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes. ~Edward Frederick Halifax

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something." - Plato


Seriously +1 vote for James for High Sec rep. Maybe then we will shake the automatic assumption that High Sec player = Best representation for what High Sec players want.

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something." - Plato

Seriously +1 vote for James for High Sec rep. Maybe then we will shake the automatic assumption that High Sec player = Best representation for what High Sec players want.

Prom King elections are your example? Did someone not make the football team? Get snubbed by a cheerleader?

You sir, are doing a great disservice to the name "Darth" and the word "nefarious" with all your moaning about elections and hisec.

Grow a pair, HTFU and make the system work for you instead of blaming the system.

(and fwiw, our electoral system is a long way from perfect and would never work in Eve anyway since there is no way to define a meaningful place of residence.)

Good quote for the OP.

Seriously, voting for someone who has expressed an outright *hatred* for one segment of the hi-sec populace (and disdain for hi-sec in general) couldn't *possibly* go wrong...

Atheist checking in.

Self centered? I don't think you understand the concept (or are using it ironically). Demonic? Only electing J315 to anything greater than "residential waste re-locator" could come close to that.

Arguing that there NEEDS to be a High Sec rep, or arguing that there should be some easier way for a High Sec rep to be elected is daft in the extreme for many reasons, one of them being that you might get someone like James315 who is more radical and care less about High Sec players then 99% of the people in null. That is an opinion I don't respect, because it is completely illogical.

James for CSM holy **** the world is ending. Seriously if you want a player on the CSM who represents high sec, that pilot should have a background of helping new players and is respected by all professions in high sec miners included. I have never seen James in the help chat channel. He hides in an NPC corp because he fears constant war decs. Why does he fear constant war decs you ask? Well he canGÇÖt defend himself and nobody will fight beside him. I think james is a goon highsec spy or he could possibly be the mittani. Pretty suspicious how his articles appeared so fast on the mittani website hmmmmmmGǪGǪ.

Using the same argument Iput forth that the state of Texas does not need its 2 Senators to represent them in Congress as long as California then usurps thier representation so they have 4 Senators... its still the same number and therefore Congress is properly filled up & the USA as a whole is represented

Actually the quote was aimed at your post that was just a quote with no content

Point is that if someone wants to argue that the CSM is ignoring High Sec player needs fine. I will disagree but your opinion is your opinion and you may feel High Sec needs more/something different. That is something I can disagree with but ultimately respect.

Arguing that there NEEDS to be a High Sec rep, or arguing that there should be some easier way for a High Sec rep to be elected is daft in the extreme for many reasons, one of them being that you might get someone like James315 who is more radical and care less about High Sec players then 99% of the people in null. That is an opinion I don't respect, because it is completely illogical.

For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

Using the same argument Iput forth that the state of Texas does not need its 2 Senators to represent them in Congress as long as California then usurps thier representation so they have 4 Senators... its still the same number and therefore Congress is properly filled up & the USA as a whole is represented

James 315 has made one of the largest contributions to emergent gameplay in Eve in quite some time with activity that has garnered 9bil isk worth of support and funding and a daily blog getting over 1000 hits a day. All in the space of a few months.

He also has a solid understanding of hisec mechanics and areas of improvement, has actually gotten off his backside and tried to implement some sort of change rather than just whining in GD about it and has some high quality communications skills to boot.

Surely he's a better choice to argue hisec's corner on the csm than some carebear miner who's just going to sit in the corner shouting, "MOAR BARGES! MOAR BUFFS! GANKING SHOULD BE AGAINST EULA!"

tl;dr: The title.

James knows how hisec works and has written extensively on the psychological profile of hisec inhabitants, their activities, and how to improve hisec. He has also proven he is a man of action, not simply sitting behind his soapbox, but taking matters into his own hands and trying to make a change. His skill with written rhetoric, politically charged situations, keeping in touch with the community, and taking a stand for the area of Eve he lives in qualify him perfectly to serve on the CSM to advise CCP on matters pertaining to hisec space -- which the other CSM representatives so far may not have the background to actually do. James' presence on the CSM, or even his campaigning for CSM may serve as a wake-up call for hisec residents to actively participate in CSM elections.

Because of all these reasons, I unofficially nominate James 315 as a CSM candidate to represent hisec! Who is with me?

(This post is not endorsed by James, nor do I know if he is even willing to run for CSM; if/when you see this, James, please comment)

(Edited title for clarity)

Huh, I didn't know that advertising things that had been done for years qualified as emergent gameplay. Making Hulkageddon "permanent" was more emergent on the Goons part than Bumpageddon ever could be, and considering that was an activity people engaged in anyways, that ranks about a 2 on that scale.

Couple that with the fact that he doesn't even have the fortitude to gank these miners in the first place, that tells me he couldn't commit to any cause, let alone the CSM. That aside, we have no guarantees that he isn't on the end of a leash held by men far greater than he that have no love for anything but their own agendas, agendas that would do nothing to ensure the continued existence of hisec as a viable stage of gameplay.

I love you ending the rant with the fear mongering, Chicken Little rhetoric though, stick to what works, right?



Anyone can be an armchair shrink when they start pulling generalizations out of their butts left and right.

A man of action (surely you jest) doing things that others have nearly gotten bans for, under the EULA, griefing. How he gets away with it is beyond me.

Rhetoric, aka propaganda, a tool used by many, Adolf, Mussolini, Stalin, Jones, Koresh...I'm sure I don't have to continue.

What's he taking a stand on? Seriously? It equates to, "Don't do that without my permission or I'll bump you! I'm serious, fella!"

I think those who have lived in hisec for years are far more qualified to be CSM of hisec than someone who has only recently become seriously involved in anything hisec.

In summation, I am alarmed that anyone would suggest someone for CSM Hisec when that person has no love for hisec whatsoever, but rather his own ego and agenda. I am also alarmed that people are so enamored with this schmoe, when he lacks the fortitude to do anything substantial and real. How committed is he to the cause? Would he tank his secstat to prove his dedication to those that flock to his goose-stepping banner? Would he sacrifice everything he has to ensure those who buy into his rhetoric and propaganda? Actions, not words. I would support him further if he talked less and shot more, but I never see that happening. The best part about him is that his actions and his manifestos shine such a huge light on him, true players of hisec would never vote for him.

The funniest part is that we've seen this sort of thing so many times, and yet people still manage to fall for this kind of person, putting them in power and then wondering why they live in a police state.

Huh, I didn't know that advertising things that had been done for years qualified as emergent gameplay. Making Hulkageddon "permanent" was more emergent on the Goons part than Bumpageddon ever could be, and considering that was an activity people engaged in anyways, that ranks about a 2 on that scale.

Couple that with the fact that he doesn't even have the fortitude to gank these miners in the first place, that tells me he couldn't commit to any cause, let alone the CSM. That aside, we have no guarantees that he isn't on the end of a leash held by men far greater than he that have no love for anything but their own agendas, agendas that would do nothing to ensure the continued existence of hisec as a viable stage of gameplay.

I love you ending the rant with the fear mongering, Chicken Little rhetoric though, stick to what works, right?



Anyone can be an armchair shrink when they start pulling generalizations out of their butts left and right.

A man of action (surely you jest) doing things that others have nearly gotten bans for, under the EULA, griefing. How he gets away with it is beyond me.

Rhetoric, aka propaganda, a tool used by many, Adolf, Mussolini, Stalin, Jones, Koresh...I'm sure I don't have to continue.

What's he taking a stand on? Seriously? It equates to, "Don't do that without my permission or I'll bump you! I'm serious, fella!"

I think those who have lived in hisec for years are far more qualified to be CSM of hisec than someone who has only recently become seriously involved in anything hisec.

In summation, I am alarmed that anyone would suggest someone for CSM Hisec when that person has no love for hisec whatsoever, but rather his own ego and agenda. I am also alarmed that people are so enamored with this schmoe, when he lacks the fortitude to do anything substantial and real. How committed is he to the cause? Would he tank his secstat to prove his dedication to those that flock to his goose-stepping banner? Would he sacrifice everything he has to ensure those who buy into his rhetoric and propaganda? Actions, not words. I would support him further if he talked less and shot more, but I never see that happening. The best part about him is that his actions and his manifestos shine such a huge light on him, true players of hisec would never vote for him.

The funniest part is that we've seen this sort of thing so many times, and yet people still manage to fall for this kind of person, putting them in power and then wondering why they live in a police state.

Are we seriously going to compare James 315 to ****** and Stalin?

Yeah. I'm sure he's got the hi sec dwellers and miners' interests at heart, putting aside his anti-carebear hateful mantra and anger-ridden overzealous posts, that is.

I'm fairly sure if James needed to gather allies he'd be able to build fleets not many could match. Perhaps it is his mercy that keeps him in an NPC corp; so the poor foolish highsec carebears that would make the poor decision to wardec him don't have to go through the humiliating defeat against vastly superior forces.

Considering I feel that assigning 2 senators per state regardless of population size and density is a moronic way to run your upper chamber I would argue both systems are equally as bad.

By your logic you need 50 presidents too.

The question is, how well would a CSM candidtae, whose campaign amounted to, 'bump a miner a day' do?

Wait, is he ACTUALLY trying to run?...

And how are you qualified to nominate anything?

He the leader of the asskissers society. Name any serial killer, I'd rather vote for them...

He the leader of the asskissers society. Name any serial killer, I'd rather vote for them...

And how are you qualified to nominate anything?

I am as qualified as anyone else to do so. However, the merit of the nomination and this discusison is not due to my qualifications, but due to James'. If I were to nominate a no-name hisec miner, nobody would care.

Alternatively, I have almost 1500 space likes, *****!

Problem: Not enough people in highsec give a crap enough about the CSM to vote. Not enough people in higsec even know what the CSM is. Too many noobs in higsec that are totally oblivious.

However, this does not mean they should not have representation in the CSM. Just, its going to be a very hard task to get someone elected.

Did you see the sort of Goonswarm support he's getting in this thread?

tl;dr: The title.

James knows how hisec works and has written extensively on the psychological profile of hisec inhabitants, their activities, and how to improve hisec. He has also proven he is a man of action, not simply sitting behind his soapbox, but taking matters into his own hands and trying to make a change. His skill with written rhetoric, politically charged situations, keeping in touch with the community, and taking a stand for the area of Eve he lives in qualify him perfectly to serve on the CSM to advise CCP on matters pertaining to hisec space -- which the other CSM representatives so far may not have the background to actually do. James' presence on the CSM, or even his campaigning for CSM may serve as a wake-up call for hisec residents to actively participate in CSM elections.

Because of all these reasons, I unofficially nominate James 315 as a CSM candidate to represent hisec! Who is with me?

(This post is not endorsed by James, nor do I know if he is even willing to run for CSM; if/when you see this, James, please comment)

(Edited title for clarity)

Both threads locked by CCP for inciting unconstructive ranting and attacks among the EVE community, and you wanna nominate this guy for something constructive?

The threads turned into ranting as peoples' reaction to James' revolutionary ideas. Some may say hisec is unready for James 315, but I say that all of hisec needs him ASAP.

Judging by those threads I think a considerable portion of highsec players disagree, myself included. Thank you for posting those though, now I know exactly why so many people dislike the guy.

Judging by those threads I think a considerable portion of highsec players disagree, myself included. Thank you for posting those though, now I know exactly why so many people dislike the guy.

Lots of people dislike Mittens or any other CSM member, but that doesn't mean he was poor at his job. It's a polarizing situation to be in.

It will probably end sooner rather than later.

So I actually read his (James315's) "manifesto" and I just have one thing to say.

He's kind of a ****. Thank CCP for those miner buffs. He kind of makes me WANT to go mine...if I could go into Caldari space where he is

So I actually read his (James315's) "manifesto" and I just have one thing to say.

He's kind of a ****. Thank CCP for those miner buffs. He kind of makes me WANT to go mine...if I could go into Caldari space where he is

They don't think it be like it is, but it do.

There's nothing wrong with mining. It's a legitimate profession. James is simply fighting to keep it an active profession, and to promote player interaction while playing one of the most boring mechanics in Eve.

Bumping might not be the nicest thing to do, but he's making a difference in people's lives. And a nice profit.

Lots of people dislike Mittens or any other CSM member, but that doesn't mean he was poor at his job. It's a polarizing situation to be in.

Bump for james - if you will pardon the pun.

People endorsing this James character are wearing blinders or are null dwellers on alts. This guy will push for easy ganking in highsec, make concord useless, unless it benefits the gankers position and probably make ganking profitable. We may even see insurance come back for gankers. Yeah, no.

How many subs will CCP be willing to give up for this stupid idea I wonder?

How many conclusions are you willing to jump to, I wonder?

Bump for james - if you will pardon the pun.

There's no jumping to conclusions. People like to mine. They think it's fun. If they can't have their fun, they won't stay in Eve.

There's no jumping to conclusions. People like to mine. They think it's fun. If they can't have their fun, they won't stay in Eve.

You get a cookie. That was amazing.


How many conclusions are you willing to jump to, I wonder?

If they like to mine so much, they wouldn't be AFK. See James' article on why paying the mining fee benefits miners.

I'm fairly sure if James needed to gather allies he'd be able to build fleets not many could match. Perhaps it is his mercy that keeps him in an NPC corp; so the poor foolish highsec carebears that would make the poor decision to wardec him don't have to go through the humiliating defeat against vastly superior forces.

I will believe that when I see it.

This thread has taken an unexpectedly awesome turn.

[quote=Petrus Blackshell]

Oh I saw his article. If he plans to do that, then why not a mission fee, more trading fees, a PvP license fee, an industrial fee on top of the existing fees, a fleet fee, a PoS anchorage fee beyond fuel charters etc? He talks in circles he flip flops, he's worse than Mitt Romney.

For the love of God and all that is Holy NNNNNNNnnnnnnnnooooooooooooo

The best part is seeing your pretty face on all of James' screenshots. Why do you even bother? You know who is in the right, just accept The Code and work towards a better high-sec.

This thread has taken an unexpectedly awesome turn.

The best part is seeing your pretty face on all of James' screenshots. Why do you even bother? You know who is in the right, just accept The Code and work towards a better high-sec.

How very odd.

I did not post any of the above, apart from the 'bump' bit.

Just not my style of language at all.

If you would be kind enough to link me to where you got my 'quote' from, I will petition it.

Thank you.

This will end well.

James 315 is fun, but he's also a total nutter. That's a good characteristic in a highsec griefer, and sometimes a good characteristic in a blogger, but it's absolutely not something you want in a public representative.

James for CSM holy **** the world is ending. Seriously if you want a player on the CSM who represents high sec, that pilot should have a background of helping new players and is respected by all professions in high sec miners included. I have never seen James in the help chat channel. He hides in an NPC corp because he fears constant war decs. Why does he fear constant war decs you ask? Well he canGÇÖt defend himself and nobody will fight beside him. I think james is a goon highsec spy or he could possibly be the mittani. Pretty suspicious how his articles appeared so fast on the mittani website hmmmmmmGǪGǪ.

I took a **** this morning that has a better idea of how Highsec works than James 315.

Agh, failed at bbcode quotes. That's my bad. I'll edit and fix it.

Pleeeease move this thread away to the Jita Park CSM corner where I'll never have to see it again.

Typical. "HISEC IS UNDERREPRESENTED!" ... "I DON'T WANNA THINK ABOUT REPRESENTATION"

Considering that at this time I view the CSM as little more than an extension of the CCP public relations department established primarily for the purpose of calming the masses when CCP does something they don't like, I'm not sure how over or under representation for a particular group is an issue.

I took a **** this morning that has a better idea of how Highsec works than James 315.

This made me laugh out loud - thanks! Very true too.

*tinfoil hat*

Not really tinfoil hattery. It's a legitimate PR tactic. Make the customers think they're more represented or have a larger voice than they really do. Companies do it all the time. Yes CCP does at times listen to its customers in regards to game direction more often than not. But on the topic of the CSM, Paul has a point.

Such GÇ£wisdomGÇ¥ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

It is a PR tactic, but to say they are only a mouthpiece for CCP's PR department and nothing more is unfair. They are elected by the player base, and serve as the player base's mouthpiece too -- CCP doesn't control what they say in CSM blogs, interviews, etc (beyond the NDA). Someone being on the CSM also gives more weight to their complaints, which can sway player opinion, CCP opinion, and (most potently) media opinion. I doubt CCP's PR department approved the CSM making mockery of CCP by lambasting them in public during monoclegate.

tl;dr: The title.

James knows how hisec works and has written extensively on the psychological profile of hisec inhabitants, their activities, and how to improve hisec. He has also proven he is a man of action, not simply sitting behind his soapbox, but taking matters into his own hands and trying to make a change. His skill with written rhetoric, politically charged situations, keeping in touch with the community, and taking a stand for the area of Eve he lives in qualify him perfectly to serve on the CSM to advise CCP on matters pertaining to hisec space -- which the other CSM representatives so far may not have the background to actually do. James' presence on the CSM, or even his campaigning for CSM may serve as a wake-up call for hisec residents to actively participate in CSM elections.

Because of all these reasons, I unofficially nominate James 315 as a CSM candidate to represent hisec! Who is with me?

(This post is not endorsed by James, nor do I know if he is even willing to run for CSM; if/when you see this, James, please comment)

(Edited title for clarity)

Could an ISD or GM kindly move this to Jita Park Speakers Corner where it clearly belongs?

Who said it was heavenly wisdom goonie? You drama queen much?

**** that noise. The dude is nothing but a belligerent ass. Him as a highsec rep is like an inmate as prison warden. If the csm /ccp adopt any of his suggestions it will ensure that new subs cease and this game's population will shrink as current subs die from old age.

I think at this point you've pretty much ceded the entire debate to James 315.

There you go, thinking again...

I think it is both interesting and revealing that, entirely unprompted, you've compared highsec to a prison that needs a warden. I think at this point you've pretty much ceded the entire debate to James 315. Highsec needs a warden, and the only question is whether James 315 is the right warden. Finally, we have made progress in this debate.

Except he didn't compare highsec to a prison that needs a warden.... derrrrrrr... try again.

Image macros! 2003 internet, hells yeah!!!!1

You're really not one to talk. Your posts are the stupidest ones I've read on this forum, even counting Frying Doom. It's amazing how many jokes in this thread have gone flying over your head, as indicated by your clueless, spergy responses. You would make a better case for your position by not posting at all, but since your position is terrible and I want you to continue to make it look bad, please continue.

If you're uncomfortable with the topic of discussion requiring you to actually get informed, think, and make decisions for Eve's future, there is a report button to get the ISD to make the problem go away.

Yes. That is just as important as the James 315 alt garble in this thread. Trust me .

Together we can make EVE-O a better place to post.

Moving this from General Discussion to Jita Park Speakers Corner.