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ChYph3r
Amok.
Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2015.01.06 23:12:47 -
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Xander quit this craziness, go back to podcasting! And lower your skirt dammit.
Want to find all the podcasts around EVE Online visit
http://evepodcasts.com
@chyph3r on Twitter
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Freelancer117
So you want to be a Hero
228
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Posted - 2015.01.08 21:57:01 -
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Xander Phoena wrote:
Over the past few months we have seen blocs at war in-game join hands to push CCP for change GÇô 0.0 has never been so unified in ensuring sovereignty is improved for the overall health of the game. I have played some small part in that and wish to continue to do.
Much good work has been done by CCP and CSM9 over the past six or so months. CCP is taking bold and brave steps in breathing new life into New Eden and CSM9 has been a vital part of that. But based on the two goals I set myself for CSM9, the work has begun and is going well but I feel the need to see it through to the end and to do that, I believe I need another term as a Council Member.
Do you honestly believe you as a CSM member and null sec resident have the power to change CCP games mind to make the new sovereignty system occupancy-based instead of the company's preferred "no sov" system with players fighting over objects like asteroid belts instead of over systems.
source: http://cdn1.eveonline.com/community/csm/CSM9Summer_Minutes_2014.pdf
Null-sec is the company's trump card when it comes to selling the game now that jesus features are scrapped and the game can only be marketed well through events like B-R5RB and Asakai and currently your alliance fight against BRAVE etc.
This means the upper echelon management will have a final and definite view about how the new sov mechanics must work and we have seen how well they have listened in the past to customer feedback; it's not what you say but what you do they respond to.
The players will make a better version of the game, then CCP initially plans.
http://eve-radio.com//images/photos/3419/223/34afa0d7998f0a9a86f737d6.jpg
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Protovarious
Brave Newbies Inc.
Brave Collective
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Posted - 2015.01.10 03:01:13 -
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There's a special place in our hearts for Xander. It's an enigma, really.
We can't deny his dedication to the community. We admire his work / life balance and ponder how he manages to be an effective CSM member with his attendance at undeniably top levels. More importantly, he's a catalyst of what makes the out-of-game meta of this game so endearing.
...and we love to troll the living s**t out of him!
Xander, of course you have my vote. You're a stubborn, hard-headed, egotistical, maniacal family man who always puts what the community and the game needs first above all the crap. So you're basically me.
Xander Phoena for CSMX or riot.
#Endorsed
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Twitter: @Proto_Eve
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Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
541
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Posted - 2015.01.10 03:21:36 -
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Protovarious wrote:There's a special place in our hearts for Xander. It's an enigma, really.
We can't deny his dedication to the community. We admire his work / life balance and ponder how he manages to be an effective CSM member with his attendance at undeniably top levels. More importantly, he's a catalyst of what makes the out-of-game meta of this game so endearing.
...and we love to troll the living s**t out of him!
Xander, of course you have my vote. You're a stubborn, hard-headed, egotistical, maniacal family man who always puts what the community and the game needs first above all the crap. So you're basically me.
Xander Phoena for CSMX or riot.
#Endorsed
As far as endorsements go, this one is rather epic. Cheers man!
www.crossingzebras.com
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appocalypsse
State War Academy
Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2015.01.12 02:17:57 -
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are you a official candidate of PL? other thank your weekly blog and the imput stuff what else have you done this year for the csm? |
Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
542
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Posted - 2015.01.13 19:30:35 -
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appocalypsse wrote:are you a official candidate of PL? other thank your weekly blog and the imput stuff what else have you done this year for the csm?
Did you read the OP where I specifically listed some of the actual concrete things I have achieved this term?
www.crossingzebras.com
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Random McNally
The Vendunari
End of Life
92779
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Posted - 2015.01.14 18:15:37 -
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You were on my ballot for CSM 9.
You will be on for CSM X.
Good luck, Xander!
Co-Host of the High Drag Podcast. http://highdrag.wordpress.com/
Check out the space music at http://minddivided.com
In Game Channel HighDragChat
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Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
545
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Posted - 2015.01.14 19:07:45 -
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For those of you interested in the CSM process, I highly recommend reading CCP Leeloo's dev blog from today wherein I detail what I feel my accomplishments were this term:
http://community.eveonline.com/news/dev-blogs/csm-9-review/
www.crossingzebras.com
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Laurici
eXceed Inc.
No Holes Barred
71
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Posted - 2015.01.14 23:15:48 -
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Xander Phoena wrote:appocalypsse wrote:are you a official candidate of PL? other thank your weekly blog and the imput stuff what else have you done this year for the csm? Did you read the OP where I specifically listed some of the actual concrete things I have achieved this term?
Actually, I think this is pretty fair cop. The things you list are the weekly updates and having "played a small part" in the null sec discussion. You specifically talk a lot about "ccp" and "the csm" but don't list your actual contributions. Additionally, you mention in the CCP Dev Blog about the input broadcasting which was a pretty hot topic for most csm members. Do you see your role as mainly an unofficial CSM reporter?
The other question is pretty fair, are you an official PL candidate? |
Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
545
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Posted - 2015.01.15 08:33:40 -
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Laurici wrote:Xander Phoena wrote:appocalypsse wrote:are you a official candidate of PL? other thank your weekly blog and the imput stuff what else have you done this year for the csm? Did you read the OP where I specifically listed some of the actual concrete things I have achieved this term? Actually, I think this is pretty fair cop. The things you list are the weekly updates and having "played a small part" in the null sec discussion. You specifically talk a lot about "ccp" and "the csm" but don't list your actual contributions. Additionally, you mention in the CCP Dev Blog about the input broadcasting which was a pretty hot topic for most csm members. Do you see your role as mainly an unofficial CSM reporter? The other question is pretty fair, are you an official PL candidate?
Fair enough. To be clear, from the CSM dev blog released by CCP Leeloo yesterday:
'A couple of things that came slightly out of the blue which I wanted resolved have come to me from the player base since I was elected. The first was the issue of input automation which I very quickly engaged CCP on with initially, limited success. I requested a session to discuss this at length at the Summer Summit and you can read how that particular conversation went in the Summit Minutes. It was clear that this urgently needed addressing so it was fantastic to see CCP clarify what was a previously grey area and to feel I personally played a significant part in that.
I also wanted to address how CCP devs actively play the game in a very real way after the issue was brought up by a player. After all, how can a dev balance the demands of a large 0.0 bloc FC if they canGÇÖt experience said gameplay themselves? This is something I pointed at CCP Rise and Fozzie when they came on Crossing Zebras a few weeks back and I believe CCP will act on this in the not too distant future.'
I thought I had mentioned these in my original OP in this thread but clearly not - my bad.
As to being a reporter, I definitely consider that part of my job but not all of it. As listed above, I have achieved real, concrete change as well as being a conduit for the player base.
As so being a PL candidate, I am a candidate standing on the CSMX election who flies with PL same as Manfred Sideous and Bobmon.
www.crossingzebras.com
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Tat Anga
Galactic Transplantation
0
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Posted - 2015.01.25 01:44:26 -
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Reading through CSM Winter Summit minutes and I can see Xander is definitely very (if not the most) involved with the decisions and discussions. He is always there asking questions, giving suggestions. From what I've seen I can say that he really takes his job at CSM seriously and not afraid to take responsibility.
You earned a place in my ballot =).
Also if you check his lines in those minutes he is bold with the topics and questions! Definitely the CSM we need and the CSM CCP deserves :P |
Hendrick Tallardar
Habitual Euthanasia
Pandemic Legion
361
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Posted - 2015.01.25 05:51:04 -
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Xander,
As someone who works with me on the EVE101.com project, what are your thoughts on the New Player Experience in EVE in general? What do you think can be improved upon and adjusted to better incentivize new players into venturing down the path of PVP and eventually subscribing?
One point of contention I have with the tutorials is that it does a very poor job introducing and preparing players for the concept of permanent loss when undocked and attacked by other players (or when their ship is destroyed by NPCs). There is also the problem regularly stated that a new player "has no clue what there is to do" when starting out and simply runs missions and so forth as commented on by CCP Rise at EVE Vegas. It could be said this is because the "sandbox gameplay" doesn't open up for the player until several hours into the game and beginners tutorial is completed. Your thoughts?
EVE Online Weekly & Monthly Nullsec Recaps | EVE 101 Tutorial Series
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Langbaobao
Tr0pa de elite.
Pandemic Legion
44
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Posted - 2015.01.25 10:44:41 -
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Xander is legit a great guy. You will get my votes. |
Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
553
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Posted - 2015.01.25 20:43:56 -
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Hendrick Tallardar wrote:Xander,
As someone who works with me on the EVE101.com project, what are your thoughts on the New Player Experience in EVE in general? What do you think can be improved upon and adjusted to better incentivize new players into venturing down the path of PVP and eventually subscribing?
One point of contention I have with the tutorials is that it does a very poor job introducing and preparing players for the concept of permanent loss when undocked and attacked by other players (or when their ship is destroyed by NPCs). There is also the problem regularly stated that a new player "has no clue what there is to do" when starting out and simply runs missions and so forth as commented on by CCP Rise at EVE Vegas. It could be said this is because the "sandbox gameplay" doesn't open up for the player until several hours into the game and beginners tutorial is completed. Your thoughts?
Sup Hendrick. Cheers for the question.
The NPE was a huge topic of conversation at Summit. It clearly needs improvement. There's no shocker there.
Not gonna lie - regarding your 'loss' comment, I completely agree however it didn't really come up at Summit. I think your second comment kind of brings up the bigger issue which isn't just teaching players the basics, it's pushing them in some kind of direction in Eve. The tutorials do a bad job of that at the moment. CCP showed us some 'very' cool ideas for where they could go with this in the future. We made 'very' clear that CCP should actually go and do these things. I hope they do. If they do, I think the NPE will be SO much better.
Sorry for being vague but yeah, CCP are aware of the issue, they have some very solid ideas on how to solve it and I hope they follow through.
www.crossingzebras.com
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Hendrick Tallardar
Habitual Euthanasia
Pandemic Legion
364
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Posted - 2015.01.26 10:28:21 -
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As a follow up, what are your personal thoughts on areas of interest that need a complete overhaul and what would you like for that specifically to be? (eg. making the career choice an immediate thing in the tutorial rather than later on or adding a PVP training zone in highsec starter systems etc.)
EVE Online Weekly & Monthly Nullsec Recaps | EVE 101 Tutorial Series
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Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
553
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Posted - 2015.01.26 14:34:35 -
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Hendrick Tallardar wrote:As a follow up, what are your personal thoughts on areas of interest that need a complete overhaul and what would you like for that specifically to be? (eg. making the career choice an immediate thing in the tutorial rather than later on or adding a PVP training zone in highsec starter systems etc.)
See I have to be careful with this question because I actively now 'know' what CCP are planning to overhaul in the coming months. I say something which I know isn't slated to be on the table and I get egg on my face potentially or I say something I know is coming and it's grandstanding.
What I will say is that as you saw from the Minutes, the immediate NPE - that first hour or so someone is in the game - is so super important and some of the ideas CCP showed us at Summit are fantastic. I genuinely think that even more than sov update, this NPE stuff is utterly vital to the long term health of the game.
www.crossingzebras.com
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Hendrick Tallardar
Habitual Euthanasia
Pandemic Legion
364
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Posted - 2015.01.27 10:49:24 -
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Well, let's just humor the concept you don't know what CCP are planning.
What did you personally believe to be the biggest area of weakness for the NPE as a whole prior to joining the CSM?
EVE Online Weekly & Monthly Nullsec Recaps | EVE 101 Tutorial Series
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Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
554
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Posted - 2015.01.30 00:24:30 -
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Hendrick Tallardar wrote:Well, let's just humor the concept you don't know what CCP are planning. What did you personally believe to be the biggest area of weakness for the NPE as a whole prior to joining the CSM? Edit - On a side subject, in this Capstable Podcast discussion the topic of having the CSM 10 candidates personal information remain private came up after CCP announced that will be the policy. As someone whose real name and such is already out there, what are your thoughts? Do you agree with Marc Scaurus, a former contributor at your website CrossingZebras who also levels some pretty strong criticism at you on his blog, in that perhaps your personal information should be put out there in order to run for CSM amidst the current gaming community's controversies? Things such as investigating people's personal lives, harassing those peoples family members and so forth over video games.
I think the biggest issue getting players through the NPE is that crucial first 30 mins to an hour. People need to be grabbed in that timeframe except we all know that Eve isn't a game that's easily played in 30 min - 1 hour bursts, let alone that very first 60 minutes. There's one key way they could get round this and I can't discuss it in too much detail as it is NDAed but I certainly hope CCP follow through on it.
I didn't spot Marc's post but wrt CSM members identities being private or not, I really don't have a particularly strong opinion either way. If someone in Eve really wants to go after you, they can probably find your real name pretty easily - gamergate only proves this thesis imho. On the other hand, there are some great potential CSMers out there who haven't stood up to now because they didn't want their names public. I guess we shouldn't be making it easier for them ofc but I certainly have zero issues with my name being public then CCP changing the rules down the line.
www.crossingzebras.com
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Mynxee
Signal Cartel
EvE-Scout Enclave
48
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Posted - 2015.01.30 13:38:28 -
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I didn't know Xander last year but included him on my CSM9 voting slate because I liked what I read and heard from him. This year, I've gotten to know him much better through his excellent and regular CSM posts and as a result of my having joined Crossing Zebras as a staff writer.
I'll tell you this: HE CARES ABOUT THIS GAME! He is well spoken, knowledgeable, passionate, and engaged. He has been an actively contributing and communicating CSM9 member. He will be in the top tier of my CSMX slate and he deserves your vote too.
Good luck, Xander, I hope you have the chance to continue the work you did on CSM9!
Disclaimer: No, I wasn't paid to say this. 
Lost in space, looking for sigs...
Blog: Outlaw Insouciant
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Grath Telkin
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
2689
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Posted - 2015.01.31 02:20:29 -
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Laurici wrote:
The other question is pretty fair, are you an official PL candidate?
You know its funny we don't enforce an official thing, your votes are your own (unless you're angelus X). Most years theres only one or two guys who want to try, this year there are 4 guys in PL who'd like to try out.
Ive been super critical of past PL CSM guys (and mazzi) for a relatively low level of communication. Xander is a fairly engaging guy, and if you consider what the man does for a living and that he still maintains his level of activity CSM wise you're left impressed .
He's a solid choice in internet spaceship politics
Malcanis - Without drone assign, the slowcat doctrine will wither and die.
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Hendrick Tallardar
Habitual Euthanasia
Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2015.02.01 08:51:35 -
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He is also running a blog/podcast and helps support EVE101.com behind closed doors. The guy knows what commitment means.
EVE Online Weekly & Monthly Nullsec Recaps | EVE 101 Tutorial Series
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Raziel Walker
Lucifer's Hammer
A Band Apart.
25
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Posted - 2015.02.02 09:43:36 -
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http://funkybacon.blogspot.nl/2015/02/csm9-review-blog.html
http://funkybacon.blogspot.nl/2015/02/a-response-to-ccp-leeloo.html
Bloggers have more influence as the CSM.
You are so disillusioned you don't give a **** about the entire process anymore.
Why are you running again instead of removing your candidacy?
Why would I vote for you besides to troll CCP (Leeloo)?
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Angry Mustache
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
188
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Posted - 2015.02.04 10:08:17 -
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More of a roundabout meta question for you Xander.
What qualities in a candidate do you think makes one the most electable?
What qualities would actually make a candidate the most effective once elected?
And makes a candidate good to work with on the council as a team.
Are any of these qualities mutually exclusive.
An official Member of the Goonswarm Federation Complaints Department.
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John Holt
Apollo Technologies Inc
31
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Posted - 2015.02.04 16:52:29 -
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I didn't vote for Xander in the last election. I thought his personality was to explosive for the csm. He proved me wrong and I will be voting for him this time around.
Done my time in null sec, now I'm just a Privateer wandering around High and Low Sec.
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Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
560
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Posted - 2015.02.04 17:05:21 -
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Angry Mustache wrote:More of a roundabout meta question for you Xander.
What qualities in a candidate do you think makes one the most electable?
What qualities would actually make a candidate the most effective once elected?
And makes a candidate good to work with on the council as a team.
Are any of these qualities mutually exclusive.
Thanks for the great questions Angry.
Qualities that make a candidate the most electable? Well without putting too fine a point on it, being a senior member / candidate from a 0.0 makes a huge difference. Whether it is fair or reasonable or not, if you are the candidate in a 0.0 bloc, that trumps just about any other quality. It's the nature of the beast.
I think though the question you are actually asking is 'what qualities would I like to see in a candidate?' Before they are even elected, I like to see someone with a proven history of interacting with the community. Whether that be in alliance forums or twitter or a blog or here on Eve-O or whatever - I like to see someone who has went out of their way to interact with other players outside of the game.
I personally like to see someone who understands their particular fields of the game (anyone who tells you they know everything about every part of the game is lying), is able to back up their own particular point or argument when necessary but also understands how to listen to opposing arguments and back down with it is correct to do so.
They need to be able to communicate effectively with other Council members, CCP and the player base while also being able to effectively prioritise what is important in any situation. They also must understand that they will almost certainly be working with someone in the other 13 members who have distressed them in game in some way. Being able to put the meta aside is imperative.
And understand that you will need to work hard at certain times, particularly around Summit. That was doubly so when we had to do the Minutes ourselves.
I think that kinda answers questions two or three as well but I am more than happy to answer any follow-ups you have Angry.
As to whether they are mutually exclusive. Well put it like this, I am of the opinion that there are no 'perfect' council members on CSM9. Some get (a lot) closer than others but we all have things we can improve on - we are only human. I'd like to see all of the above in a council member but I realise that I myself am not perfect and try to be tolerant in the foibles of others.
www.crossingzebras.com
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Xander Phoena
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
560
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Posted - 2015.02.07 22:21:01 -
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Some other CSM candidates have been discussing me and transparency of late. I felt it only right that I added to the discussion:
http://crossingzebras.com/on-transparency/
www.crossingzebras.com
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Tyrant Scorn
186
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Posted - 2015.02.07 22:38:39 -
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I've asked this question to other Eve Media participants, be it podcasters, bloggers or video casters, so I will ask you the same question.
I have a question in regards to being a participant in the Eve Media community. With all of the leaks, the controversy surrounding several Eve Media participants, going all the way back to the start of CSM9 and now with the latest drama surrounding FunkyBacon... Do you think it's wise to run ?
I personally as a content creator think, at this point in time, it's gonna set you back as a content creator, in time, as well as in having a voice that can speak his mind openly without the NDA lurking in the background.
Don't you think being a content creator would serve the community a lot better then you could as a CSM ?
Legacy Of A Capsuleer Podcast
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Dermeisen
Hedion University
Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2015.02.10 20:17:13 -
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This candidate is legit, two fisted standup guy. His website & podcast after TMC is the goto resource for ear-to-the-ground journalism. You have my vote, a return player who followed the meta in the form of crossing zebras. |
Bellak Hark
New Eden Media Organization
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Posted - 2015.02.16 09:25:55 -
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Good luck, here is your ad. |
Speedkermit Damo
Demonic Retribution
387
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Posted - 2015.02.16 14:49:21 -
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Grath Telkin wrote:Laurici wrote:
The other question is pretty fair, are you an official PL candidate?
You know its funny we don't enforce an official thing, your votes are your own (unless you're angelus X). Most years theres only one or two guys who want to try, this year there are 4 guys in PL who'd like to try out. Ive been super critical of past PL CSM guys (and mazzi) for a relatively low level of communication. Xander is a fairly engaging guy, and if you consider what the man does for a living and that he still maintains his level of activity CSM wise you're left impressed . He's a solid choice in internet spaceship politics
Grath, you should run for CSM one of these days. I'd bloody vote for you.
Protect me from knowing what I don't need to know. Protect me from even knowing that there are things to know that I don't know. Protect me from knowing that I decided not to know about the things that I decided not to know about. Amen.
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