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Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.11 17:54:00 -
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After much thought, I'm going to run for CSM election this year.
What are my qualifications: First and foremost I have been playing EVE for over 6 years. I've seen a lot, done a lot, connected with a lot of other players and I have a pretty wide experience of the game (and some pretty wide gaps in that experience, as I will freely admit). I have lived in Sov 0.0, NPC 0.0, lo-sec, hi-sec and W-space. I'm not an intense meta-gamers, I don't hang out in the "Cool" jabber channels, I'm not in any kind of alliance leadership position. My perspective is that of a humble grunt, and my philosophy is informed by that.
Secondly, and more visibly, I spend a great deal of time thinking and discussing EVE. Anyone who reads these forums knows that. I'm always ready to learn from people who know something I don't, and I spend a fair amount of time trying to help people who don't know things I do. Running for the CSM is a logical extension of that.
Finally, I am - no false modesty here - a ~good poster~. I can present a reasoned, logical, structured argument, and I can follow one when it's presented to me. If I am elected, I will represent my philosophy to CCP effectively. I will also make the attempt to increase the communication between the CSM and you, the players with regular reports and posts right here on this forum. I will not hide these communications away on a blog, they will be here, on record, where you can respond to them.
What is my philosophy I believe in EVE. I think it's something special in the gaming world, and I think that what makes EVE special is worth protected and supporting. I believe in the freedom of players to interect with each other, and the right of players to determine how those interactions result with the minimum of NPC interference. I believe in making changes to EVE that increase the possibilities of player ineraction, and that provide gameplay opportunities. If you send me to Reykjavik, you will be sending a message to CCP that you want that emergent, player-driven narrative to be the core and centre of EVE.
If you like, you can get a moredetailed idea of my thoughts about EVE on the articles I have written for TheMittani.com. Please note that I am completely unaffilated with the CFC, and there is no specific Goon input into my campaign, nor will there be in my actions as a CSM.
I also wrote a hi-sec manifesto in this forum, which specifically laid out my thoughts on hi-sec. I think it also showcases my general philosophy on EVE.
What's your alignment? My election campaign has no official standing in any EVE coaltion. I am a member of the Initiative., which is currently in the HBC, but I have not sought permission or asked support from anyone in the HBC to run for election. I believe the HBC will run their own "official" candidate.
Enough about me: Ask questions. MatrixSkye Mk2: "Remember: You consent to unconsensual PVP the moment you press the "Undock" button." |
Varius Xeral
Galactic Trade Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.01.11 17:57:00 -
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Who? |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
6949
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Posted - 2013.01.11 17:58:00 -
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Could you expand on your question. Ideally, include some nouns. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=192717&find=unread |
Scatim Helicon
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
1361
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Posted - 2013.01.11 18:03:00 -
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Hell yes. Titans were never meant to be "cost effective", its a huge ****.-á- CCP Oveur, 2006
~If you want a picture of the future of WiS, imagine a spaceship, stamping on an avatar's face. Forever. |
Tek Handle
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.11 18:04:00 -
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http://community.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1399927 |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
6949
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Posted - 2013.01.11 18:06:00 -
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Not forgotten
I will definitely be making the case to CCP for a full rework of sov outposts. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=192717&find=unread |
Varius Xeral
Galactic Trade Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.01.11 18:08:00 -
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Holy ****. That's actually a shockingly well-considered and well-presented platform.
You probably already have my vote, unless somebody else posts a really stand-out platform |
Dersen Lowery
Laurentson INC StructureDamage
297
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Posted - 2013.01.11 19:12:00 -
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Most excellent. |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
6950
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Posted - 2013.01.11 19:18:00 -
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Varius Xeral wrote:Holy ****. That's actually a shockingly well-considered and well-presented platform.
You probably already have my vote, unless somebody else posts a really stand-out platform
Nice of you to say. Please do ask about any specifics you're interested in. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=192717&find=unread |
Hans Jagerblitzen
Autocannons Anonymous Late Night Alliance
3835
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Posted - 2013.01.11 20:06:00 -
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There are arguably few EVE Online players more suited for CSM duty than Malcanis. I am happy to endorse his candidacy for CSM8. Elect this man folks, you'll be glad you did. Vice Secretary of the 7th Council of Stellar Management.
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Alphea Abbra
Grim Determination Nulli Secunda
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Posted - 2013.01.11 20:07:00 -
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Hans Jagerblitzen wrote:There are arguably few EVE Online players more suited for CSM duty than Malcanis. I am happy to endorse his candidacy for CSM8. Elect this man folks, you'll be glad you did. He will get my third vote (The one you got last election) then.
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Barbaro55a
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
0
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Posted - 2013.01.11 21:03:00 -
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It's about bloody time, a well thought out platform - you have my vote! |
Trebor Daehdoow
Dirt Nap Squad Dirt Nap Squad.
2439
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Posted - 2013.01.11 21:52:00 -
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My criteria for what makes a good CSM are simple: the ability to think clearly, argue dispassionately, write well, and above all, work hard at all the unglamorous stuff that rarely gets noticed but is the key to success. Malcanis has repeatedly proved that he has all these qualities.
I will be sorely disappointed if Malcanis fails to exceed my high expectations of him, both in the campaign and (hopefully) on CSM8.
Good luck, m8. The Sarcasm is Strong with Me GÇó Member of CSM 5-7 GÇó Blog |
BuRniZZ
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.11 22:00:00 -
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Read his manifesto, if you're not convinced about his potential on CSM, ask here. You will be convinced. You have all my votes! |
Isbariya
The Dancer. Initiative Mercenaries
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Posted - 2013.01.11 22:27:00 -
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Malc, I belive in you mate, glad you decided to run for CSM, you got my votes and respect. Though the later you had before but doesn't mater |
Frying Doom
Zat's Affiliated Traders
1587
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Posted - 2013.01.11 22:36:00 -
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Yep you got my votes Malcanis. Any Spelling, gramatical and literary errors made by me are included free of charge.
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Krebskasper
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.12 01:18:00 -
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You got my vote. And I can only encourage everyone to take the time to read through Malcanis' brilliant proposals. |
mynnna
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
172
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Posted - 2013.01.12 03:31:00 -
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I've never seen Malcanis' highsec proposals before, but now that I have, I'd support them when (if (who am I kidding, when)) I run for CSM myself. It's a pretty good approach. This post was crafted by a member of the GoonSwarm Federation Economic Cabal, the foremost authority on Eve: Online economics and gameplay. |
Jake Warbird
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
2088
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Posted - 2013.01.12 03:48:00 -
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Honestly thought was a troll when I clicked the link on your sig. Will get my vote. |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.12 06:35:00 -
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Jake Warbird wrote:Honestly thought was a troll when I clicked the link on your sig. Will get my vote.
Then you've learned that everything I say should be taken literally and at face value.
One thing that I am particularly concerned to do is to raise the perceived value of the CSM in the eyes of the players. Ultimately, the CSM derives its legitimacy from the support of the players at large, and voting levels are still way too low. Obviously I believe that the CSM has an important role to play and can really add value to the development process, and I also believe that almost all the CSM candidates that have been elected have done their honest best to fulfill their role. But the prevailing culture of hostile cynicism towards any political process, which is amplified to an extreme by the nature of the playerbase in EVE (they're EVE players!) makes it very difficult to have an unemcumbered, objective conversation on the subject. Increasing the level of player engagement with the CSM will in turn increase the value of the CSM in the eyes of the CCP Devs with whom the CSM interact. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=192717&find=unread |
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Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.12 06:37:00 -
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mynnna wrote:I've never seen Malcanis' highsec proposals before, but now that I have, I'd support them when (if (who am I kidding, when)) I run for CSM myself. It's a pretty good approach.
Thanks! It's a true compliment to get an endorsement like that. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8 https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=192717&find=unread |
Andski
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2013.01.12 07:09:00 -
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Malcanis for Chairman :V ~*a proud belligerent undesirable*~ TheMittani.com: The premier source for news, commentary and discussion of EVE Online and other games of interest. Malcanis for CSM 8 |
Seleene
Body Count Inc. Pandemic Legion
2359
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Posted - 2013.01.12 10:37:00 -
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Hell yes. Very happy to see this. CSM 7 Chairman My Blog - Where I say stuff Follow Seleene on Twitter! |
rswfire
Fire Incorporated DRACONIAN COVENANT
5
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Posted - 2013.01.12 12:41:00 -
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I imagine my opinion won't be popular here, but I feel I must tell you that I cannot support you.
I assume you're able to take constructive criticism. My reason is that I do not believe you speak for all of the players of Eve. I think some of your ideas ("manifestos") are tailored to how you personally would prefer to see Eve evolve rather than how it has and what others would prefer. If you can't put your personal bias aside, then my vote would be to cast a vote for someone I know will not support my personal beliefs about Eve.
I don't agree with your high-sec proposal other than to say, yes, it has evolved into more than just a new player area. There's nothing wrong with this, and it doesn't need fixing. Why can't you just accept not everyone wants to play the game the way that you do? I do not understand this ongoing debate. How are you inconvenienced by the way high-sec is now when you have so much more of the game at your disposal, where presumably you enjoy spending your time anyway?
Also, rather ironic that someone made a comment in that very proposal about you running for CSM7 and you quickly shot it done with an insult. I'm glad you have people supporting you, and perhaps you'll get the job. If you do, I wish you the best of luck. Please remember, you're there not to serve just your personal interests. You're there to serve the best interests of Eve, and that means taking a step back and seeing what Eve is, where it's going, what will grows its player-base, and not what you believe it was once meant to be, and how to get it back there. As if that were even possible. Fire Incorporated is recruiting. -áIf you're looking for a nice group of players, check us out. https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&find=unread&t=182994 |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.12 13:28:00 -
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rswfire wrote: Also, rather ironic that someone made a comment in that very proposal about you running for CSM7 and you quickly shot it done with an insult...
At the time I was coping with the news that my father had been diagnosed with cancer. Making the commitment to run for CSM was not something I felt able to do at that juncture.
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Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2013.01.12 13:35:00 -
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rswfire wrote:I imagine my opinion won't be popular here, but I feel I must tell you that I cannot support you.
I assume you're able to take constructive criticism. My reason is that I do not believe you speak for all of the players of Eve. I think some of your ideas ("manifestos") are tailored to how you personally would prefer to see Eve evolve rather than how it has and what others would prefer. If you can't put your personal bias aside, then my vote would be to cast a vote for someone I know will not support my personal beliefs about Eve.
It's not possible to 100% represent the views of "everyone in EVE", and I'm not even going to pretend that I'm going to do so. I'm quite open about what my game philosophy is. It's no secret. Of course I think I'm right. If I thought I was wrong, I'd think something else, and then I'd be right again. This is what is called "having an opinion". I did my level best to construct the hi-sec manifesto to accomodate people who don't play the way that I do. In fact the whole point of the manifesto was to cast aside old habits of thought about hi-sec players (ie: bias) - invcluding the habits that those very players had grown into themselves - and to try and make a realistic, non-judgemental analysis of the situation. See the piece I wrote called The Big Lie for my further thoughts along those lines.
If you have a differing view of what hi-sec could become, then by all means, nail your own manifesto to the door and let us have a look at it. Will you be able to cast aside your own "bias" and make it "represent everyone"? I think when you try, you'll find it's rather harder to do than it is to demand.
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Dyvim Slorm
Coven of the Morrigan
89
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Posted - 2013.01.12 13:41:00 -
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Looks promising, I do like your Hi Sec proposals and a rework of the wardec system in particular. |
Malcanis
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
6966
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Posted - 2013.01.12 13:49:00 -
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Dyvim Slorm wrote:Looks promising, I do like your Hi Sec proposals and a rework of the wardec system in particular.
You might note that the manifesto was actually written in late 2011, before Inferno and Retribution were released.
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rswfire
Fire Incorporated DRACONIAN COVENANT
5
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Posted - 2013.01.12 13:52:00 -
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Malcanis wrote:rswfire wrote:I imagine my opinion won't be popular here, but I feel I must tell you that I cannot support you.
I assume you're able to take constructive criticism. My reason is that I do not believe you speak for all of the players of Eve. I think some of your ideas ("manifestos") are tailored to how you personally would prefer to see Eve evolve rather than how it has and what others would prefer. If you can't put your personal bias aside, then my vote would be to cast a vote for someone I know will not support my personal beliefs about Eve. It's not possible to 100% represent the views of "everyone in EVE", and I'm not even going to pretend that I'm going to do so. I'm quite open about what my game philosophy is. It's no secret. Of course I think I'm right. If I thought I was wrong, I'd think something else, and then I'd be right again. This is what is called "having an opinion". I did my level best to construct the hi-sec manifesto to accomodate people who don't play the way that I do. In fact the whole point of the manifesto was to cast aside old habits of thought about hi-sec players (ie: bias) - invcluding the habits that those very players had grown into themselves - and to try and make a realistic, non-judgemental analysis of the situation. See the piece I wrote called The Big Lie for my further thoughts along those lines. If you have a differing view of what hi-sec could become, then by all means, nail your own manifesto to the door and let us have a look at it. Will you be able to cast aside your own "bias" and make it "represent everyone"? I think when you try, you'll find it's rather harder to do than it is to demand.
I can appreciate what you're saying. I really can. There are two diverging topics here though.
1. I've read many of your posts; not just the ones about high-sec. You don't exactly come across as someone who is professional and polished. Well, until now. And you just don't strike me as someone who has my interests at heart, and that's okay. I hope people spend the time to really research all of the candidates and choose whomever is best for them. I shouldn't say you should support everyone's ideas; that's obviously not possible. The point I was trying to make is that a good representative does their best to support a middle ground whenever possible. I don't know that you would do that. I just don't see that in your posts.
2. I don't think high-sec is broken. I've yet to see any reasonable argument that it is. It doesn't need to be changed. It is an area of space that has evolved in its own right. What is so wrong with that? From my point of view, as I've shared once or twice now in other posts, you guys just want to turn high-sec into low-sec or null-sec. For what purpose? How does high-sec affect you? If you like life in low-sec or null-sec, then spend your time there and enjoy it. Allow us to enjoy high-sec the way that it is. I've been recruiting people into my corp for about a month now, and some of them leave to move onto low-sec and null-sec because that is what interests them. I support that. So it can't be that "everyone will stay in high-sec unless you force them out of it." You actually proposed that; never be allowed to enter 1.0 space again after leaving it! That's insane to me. High-sec is "mostly secure" but it still has its risks. And that to me is realistic. In the known universe, where there are other species, they most assuredly have huge swaths of space that are more secure than others. That is realistic to me. Eve does not have to be PvP for everyone, all the time. And if you limit it to that, you will be limiting the enjoyment many of us will have, and we'll leave. If that's what you want, then keep proposing that. I'm just not sure it will work out for the best interests of Eve.
I don't want to rain on your parade or troll your forum. I'm not going to do that. I really didn't even want to write a reply, but I felt it was necessary given your response. Good luck in your candidacy. Fire Incorporated is recruiting. -áIf you're looking for a nice group of players, check us out. https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&find=unread&t=182994 |
Dyvim Slorm
Coven of the Morrigan
89
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Posted - 2013.01.12 13:53:00 -
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Malcanis wrote:Dyvim Slorm wrote:Looks promising, I do like your Hi Sec proposals and a rework of the wardec system in particular. You might note that the manifesto was actually written in late 2011, before Inferno and Retribution were released.
Indeed but still relevant
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