Razor Jaxx
Khumatari Holdings
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Posted - 2007.08.04 17:22:00 -
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The OP must be commended for a very well-written post (the same applies to his previous series). Writings like these are reminiscent of the 'good old days' and are always a pleasure to read.
However, this post (and, again, the previous series) is heavily laden with obvious bias - again, just like in the 'good old days'. Bottom line : pure propaganda (and good propaganda is always very carefully crafted).
The recurring argument by which BoB has weakened itself via the recruiting of substandard pilots, eager to join a winner but subsequently unable to deliver, is very debatable. On one hand, all major successful alliances are vulnerable to this form of decay - not just BoB ; the alternative would be to not recruit at all, and I can't believe this would be a better strategy, as alliances need manpower and cannon fodder. On the other hand, that argument is being brought up now, while if it really had that much of an impact, it would have been brought up a lot earlier - unfortunately, there was no so-called 'evidence' to back it up then. The argument, however, bundled in with the relative cajoling of core BoB vets, makes for a nice propaganda effect, which could prove quite damaging if pilots (especially BoB's) actually start believing it holds some truth.
As for the rest of the post, it resolves mostly around strategic choices (and assumptions on the poster's part), which means it is largely speculative in nature. Certainly the facts are here - BoB lost quite a few stations without putting up much of a fight, and RSF are gaining ground, and BoB's allies ranks are thinning. One could argue that the situation might be a lot worse if BoB was fighting tooth and nail and still was losing ground at the same pace. Maybe they are just putting up token resistance while planning for a more effective approach? Maybe they considered they over-extended and felt necessary to focus their efforts on other areas of their vast territory? What about allies then? BoB has worked with YouWhat before, YouWhat are close associates of Triumvirate (a 'young' pvp force by EvE standards, but still to be reckoned with), who have also worked with MC before. Who's to say you won't see YW/TRI barging in from the north to save BoB's ass (that is, if it needs saving)?
Who knows? This is all pure speculation, and unless you are actually privy to BoB's strategy and diplomacy, you know nothing, just as I do.
That's the beauty of this game, anything could happen. Anything will happen. As for this war, well, it won't be over until the fat lady sings anyway - you can keep basking in the glory of your well-written posts, it won't change the actual outcome, whatever it may be.
Peace.
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