Mars Theran
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.09.20 06:10:00 -
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All I have to say, Is that I was a bit disgusted by the CSM minutes awhile back, where this all came out in the open so far as I am aware. In-fighting in the CSM or any other Council is bound to end up nowhere good.
Generally speaking Poe, I haven't had any issue with your posts or blogs and I sort of understand where you're going with them. There is far too much willingness to point fingers, name names, and flog people around here though. Tensions are high enough by all appearances and I think a fair few misconceptions, (not uncommon in EVE), are flying around.
Sometimes it's easy to be misunderstood.
Clarify: For Seleene and Hans sake, I think the issue with not naming people is that it is inappropriate and damaging to publicly air other peoples laundry. There is also another thing to consider, in that the other members of the CSM are probably doing what they were asked, with exception to D3, who is also taking his own peculiar initiative that seems to indicate he isn't taking the CSM seriously at this time.
So the real issue is more likely that the CSM members are at odds with each other, to the extent where they can't work together effectively, and the at least subconsciously or silently acknowledge that while deflecting blame. That isn't going to solve any problems, but at least it isn't likely to create any more.
There is also no shame there. Not everybody gets along all the time, and some people are just naturally at odds with other people. Rubbed the wrong way, diametric opposition.. whatever. It's no surprise Issler doesn't speak much either, being representative of the industrial player-base. Remaining silent when your opinions are going to be confrontational to others isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes, it is the only thing you can do and still remain a part of the equation.
I've been there myself. Silently watching my corp mates increasing PvP activity beyond defensive PvP, to aggressive actions, and finally to the point of ganking people without regard or consideration. Simply because they were there. Obviously, I don't agree with it, but you can't demand people stop playing a game the way they want to play it. All you can do is limit your own participation to those activities which you don't disagree with.
Not quite the same as CSM, but it is still representative of social interaction with a group of people with whom you share common interests and goals. For a time at least. In the CSMs case, this common interest is the improvement of gameplay for all involved, and yet one persons idea of an improvement may not be the same as anothers, and so we have conflict.
For your part Poe, I believe you are trying to expose the conflict within the CSM because of your own interest in EVE and seeing it improve, and yet, you may not be doing anyone any favors in doing so. There is a delicate balance to the CSM for now, and this year has already seen its share of mishaps both within and around the CSM, and some tragedy too.
Tension is a potential breaking point. Don't be so eager to push the situation lest it reach the limitations of its design. I think you'll find that they, (the CSM), do well enough, and some things are better left unsaid, while laying the issue quietly to rest. Poke about as you will, but go easy on them.
The CSM are seeing increasing expectations on their time, and there is more than enough on their collective table without adding unnecessarily to that workload, or increasing the tension and conflict between them. People are sensitive enough as it is, and I feel there are some raw nerves around to be trod on.
Cheers,
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