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Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.02.09 16:36:00 -
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To support my nomination, please click the Like button just above and to the right -----^
Over the past two years, while serving on both CSM 5 and CSM 6, I have diligently advocated for the interests of all players of EVE, not just a particular narrow constituency. I believe I have accomplished a lot, but there is much more work to be done, and I would like the opportunity to continue to work on your behalf.
Note: forum limitations prevent me from linking to relevant wiki pages; my campaign page has all the links, and "fix the forums" is on my CSM to-do list... 
Accomplishments as a Member of CSM 5 and 6
As vice-secretary of CSM 5 and secretary of CSM 6, I was a primary author or editor of almost all CSM Blogs and Summit Reports.
I raised, championed and pushed through significant CSM proposals aimed at benefiting broad groups of EVE players (in particular, User Interface related issues), such as the Removal of Learning Skills, the User Interface - Big Wins, Fan Favorites and Low Hanging Fruit Proposal, the Planetary Interaction Omnibus Proposal, and the Possibly Practical POS Performance Proposal. Elements of many of these proposals have found their way into the game.
I created, developed and managed the concept of Prioritization Crowdsourcing, which is used to poll the players and determine what items on the CSM in-process list should be given the highest priority in negotiations with CCP. When CCP shifted their focus back to Flying-in-Space development in the Fall of 2011, these lists helped determine what got developer time.
I have consistently made myself available to the community, answering questions via Email and on the forums, and (when appropriate) bringing player concerns direct to interested devs at CCP. A particular focus of mine has been strongly encouraging devs to reconnect to the EVE community and go directly to players for feedback about game features, and over the last 6 months there has been a significant uptick in this sort of communication.
Finally, I regularly blog about the CSM process, and actively post on the forums.
My Goals during CSM 7
If re-elected, I will continue to keep the pressure on CCP to deliver improvements to the game that the current players of the game want, and to justify their resource allocations. The hard work done during CSM 5 and 6 has clearly demonstrated to CCP how useful and productive engaging with both the CSM and the community can be, and I will redouble my efforts to build on that success.
I will in particular continue to push for improvements in the User Interface, for iterations on widely-used parts of the game (such as Trade, Industry, and Mission gameplay), for increased resources to be devoted to game performance issues (both on the server and in the client), for game design changes to revitalize important areas of the game (such as factional warfare, low-sec, industry, and sov), and for renewed efforts to fight RMT and botting.
Finally, I intend to continue to push hard for a proper reform of the CSM voting process, aimed at reducing the number of "wasted" votes (which unfairly reduces the voting power of non-bloc candidates, and thus reduces the number of their representatives on the CSM). The CSM should properly represent the interests of the entire community.
Over the last few months, with CCP's new focus, some significant momentum has built up. I pledge to keep the pressure on CCP to keep delivering fixes and new content that benefit their current customers.
I hope you will honor me with your vote, and encourage your friends in EVE to do this same. A high turnout in the CSM 7 elections is important, not just for me personally, but because it demonstrates player support for the progress CSM has made; the more votes are cast, the louder our voice becomes, and the more we can accomplish for you, our fellow players.
A little about Me
My RL name is Robert Woodhead. I am 53 years old, and live in North Carolina with my wife and two children. I am the author of the first 4 games in the Wizardry series of RPG games, as well as one of the first anti-virus programs, Virex. I'm an old-school hacker (in the original, good sense of the word) -- in fact, I was the Hacking Consultant for the film "Real Genius".
I am also a founder and CEO of AnimEigo, the oldest surviving Anime company in the US. I lived in Japan for over 6 years working on AnimEigo and other projects, and speak Japanese well enough to impress gaijin and amuse nihonjin.
In my spare time, in addition to playing EVE, I also build and fight combat robots, write the occasional bit of free software, and I'm one of the few EVE pilots who actually knows what Zero-G feels like.
I have been playing EVE for a little over 4 years now, and in that time I've lived in hisec, lowsec, nullsec (npc and sov) and wormholes. In addition, I have written several private API tools to help me trade and manage production pipelines, as well as the EViE browser-based skill training monitor (for iPhone and all major desktop browsers). CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism! CSM 6 Activities Summary | My CSM blog |

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Posted - 2012.02.09 16:37:00 -
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Posted - 2012.02.09 17:02:00 -
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This is the guy operating the camera at CSM Summits: CCP Xhagen.
Please feel free to take up your concerns directly to him.  CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism! CSM 6 Activities Summary | My CSM blog |

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Shazzam Vokanavom wrote:Then I would expect as a member of the CSM and responsible for editing of the contributed minutes that you would best represent the interests of the members by being conscientiousness enough to follow up these issues? Surely that would be the less than amateur thing to do about this? I did, multiple times - in advance of the summits. As I pointed out in the thread, multiple times. I even brought a Joby Gorillapod to the summits so that if an additional camera was available, it could be mounted in a position that would give more complete coverage. I am sorry that the level of detail in the minutes was not acceptable to you, but I believe we did the best we could given the circumstances.
testobjekt wrote:Will you support the removal of ABC ores from W-space to fix mining? Your question presupposes that doing so would "fix" mining; at present, I have not been presented with a good argument that this is the case. When the ABC issue came up at a CSM summit, my position was that before anyone messed with minerals in WH's (or any other abundance issue), they'd better have good data that showed that it was significantly distorting the market -- ie: how much was mined, how much was exported, how much was imported (and broken down by class of wormhole).
While a case *might* be made that hi-sec "daytrippers" were distorting the market by mining in WH's that connect directly to K-space, I rather doubt that much ore is coming from indirectly connected WH's -- the logistics are just too much of a pain. But as of yet, CSM has not been shown any data that shows that there is a problem, and CCP has not indicated to us that this issue is likely to be addressed in the near future.
Malcanis wrote:Trebor, during the Ice Interdiction campaign, you were pretty critical of what Goons were doing, but you never explained (where I saw it) exactly what you opposed or disliked about the campaign. Could you amplify on why you thought it was a bad thing? I had no problem with it on a gameplay level; it certainly is considered acceptable behavior in EVE. I just thought it was distasteful, akin to drowning kittens for LOLs -- not something I personally would engage in.
Also, I was fueling a POS at the time, so it cost me money.  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.14 16:11:00 -
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Shazzam Vokanavom wrote:So considering that you did every thing you could to try to improve camera coverage, even bringing an extra stand that didn't get used, are we saying that CCP are to some extent then letting you down in being able to better fulfill CSM duties due to lack of cameras? Very rarely in this life do people "get it right" the first time. CSM session recording has continually evolved and improved, from audio-only (CSMs using their laptops -- which we were typing on at the time, which made the quality crappy!) through video (Xhagen's minicam). For future summits, there has been serious discussion of live-streaming the meetings so that CSMs who are not present can monitor and provide feedback through skype chat.
Resource allocation issues come into play here; given limited resources, it is quite possible for people to honestly disagree about where they should be applied.
For example, if you had to choose between a second camera in the room (better coverage for minutes) and live-streaming for non-present CSMs (possibly better discussions), which would you choose?
So my answer to your question would be that I don't feel let down, but do look forward to "iteration".  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.15 16:10:00 -
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OldMan Gana wrote:Please consider voting for Trebor, out of all the current CSM's, he's the guy who akways posts updates and is good with communication. Not once have I read anywhere about Trebor getting involved in any eve related drama etc. He doesn't have any axes to grind and he doesn't represent one of the big power blocs. Give the guy your vote. Oldman Thanks, mom!  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.15 21:36:00 -
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Mintrolio wrote:CONFRIMIGN I AM NEEDIGN TO MAKE A CLEER. In all honesty, I am not sure if this is an endorsement, a death threat, or both.
Grumpy Owly wrote:Posting in the hope for a candidacy view on the following: Bounty Hunting The Bounty Hunting idea has been discussed by CSM with CCP (both Malcanis' post and an earlier one by Ogopogo Mu. We are in general agreement that a revision to the current mechanics along these sort of lines is a good thing, and have encouraged CCP to consider it.
Just another example of your CSM Tax ISK at work...  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.16 02:47:00 -
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OldMan Gana wrote:That's what I like about Trebor, he always get back to you, or he posts something in the forums to us all. Well, given that I don't have a bloc behind me, I have to diligently wh*re for every vote I can get.
"Trebor -- servicing EVE players since CSM5" Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.17 12:49:00 -
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Tcar wrote:More fanservice going on here than a whole warehouse of anime. . which come to think of it, you have. Even better, I now have a warehouse full of Hello Kitty -- and it is an open secret that certain devs are huge Hello Kitty fans. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.17 17:00:00 -
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Voters who do lots of PI work may be interested in an idea I'm floating in Science & Industry -- "Semi-Automatic Route Specification to reduce mindless setup clicking" Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.18 03:50:00 -
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I have succumbed to a memetic virus -- enjoy "I am a CSM" Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.18 15:07:00 -
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Endeavour Starfleet wrote:So what do you plan to do to help incursions as part of CSM7? Define "help". Quite frankly, some people think they are ISK-faucets that need to be nerfed a bit. My position is (as with other issues like ABC in WH) that CCP shouldn't do anything without having hard data with which to justify their actions, and that tweaks to Incursions should be aimed at rebalancing risk/reward and increasing the fun/challenge as opposed to blinding wielding the nerf-bat.
Quote:Do you plan to push hard for implementation of the modular Corp and POS system so that smaller corps can isolate potential spiez without shutting them out of everything if they are indeed legit? I have been pushing for a POS rewrite since CSM5 (I crowdsourced player POS concerns and raised and passed the Possibly Practical POS Performance Proposal); I think it's something that is way overdue, and something that fits in nicely with a overhaul of corporate roles. I have been actively lobbying for a POS rewrite to be the centerpiece of the Winter 2012 expansion.
Quote:Could we count of CSM7 to SERIOUSLY push the botting and RMT issue? I am sick of tired of hearing people say "Nothing CCP can do bout it" And even alliances having rules against reporting Blue Bots. I've been pushing for more effort here since I got on the CSM almost 2 years ago. I am seriously concerned about the lack of transparency (both to CSM and to the players) being demonstrated by CCP -- quite frankly, using "that's a security issue, we won't talk about it" as an excuse is a load of crap.
At the most recent summit, I was the CSM who called out CCP Sreegs and told him that his proposed "technical" approach to botters was flat out wrong.
RMT is an even more difficult problem than botting, because it interacts much more with the real world. I have repeatedly suggested to CCP that they engage the services of a forensic accountant to investigate RMT (just as they have an Economist on staff). Apart from helping fight RMT, the information gained may also provide insights into real-world criminal activity like money-laundering -- certainly there are some interesting and entertaining academic papers that could be written on EVE RMT. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.18 22:13:00 -
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Endeavour Starfleet wrote:I like your platform when it comes to the POS revamp (Tho I think Summer would be better just my opinion) And am glad you seem to be the one putting pressure on them.
There's simply not enough time to plan and implement such a major feature in time for the summer, IMHO.
Quote:Yet your stance on incursions concerns me. Considering we have a few active CSM potentials calling for nerfs to incursions you using the "Isk-Faucet" Phrase concerns me.
It's a technical term, and I used it in that sense; Incursions and farming bounties both inject ISK into the economy.
Quote:The data proves that farming bounties injected multiple times the isk into the economy of incursions. A good chunk of that is likely bot based. I like that you state actions should be taken with hard data but unless we have CSM members pushing the community aspect of incursions I worry about the power the ones that want them nuked can wield.
One should be careful about stating "the data proves". It's all in how you evaluate the data. For example, the total amount of ISK injected into the economy by Incursions vs. other methods of earning ISK is a simplistic measurement. A better yardstick would be the earning rate per hour adjusted by the investment (in equipment) needed to achieve those earnings.
CCP seems to be on the right track regarding their current approach to balancing issues like Incursions. To quote from the December 2011 Summit Minutes, Page 8:
Focusing the discussion on Incursions, CSM brought up the point that Incursions are unbalanced in that the easier levels of Incursions are more profitable than the more difficult levels GÇô something that CCP has noted as well and is working on adjusting. The full details of that adjustment are not known at this time as there are several options available. And the issue is not just monetary, the gameplay is also becoming too predictable, and with this predictability, the risk is reduced. Players applying cookie-cutter solutions to the sites, and running some in just a few minutes, is a problem that needs to be addressed. Both the CSM and CCP agree on that Incursions are good in terms of gameplay and ISK payout, but the time for adjustments based on player behavior data is at hand GÇô adjusting the distribution of the sites and adjusting the payout being highest on the list. But this is a positive problem, these issues are cropping up because there are so many people running Incursions. Such changes will be another example of the iterative approach CCP is committing to.
Quote:100M+ An hour relies on a highly trained fleet of super shiny ships. A person farming Sanctums in nullsec with 2-3 accounts can make much more than that and have far less risk of Logi DC or other effects that gets community fleets into pods. The safety of deep nullsec and the resulting risk/reward imbalances are a well-known issue -- and the devil is always in the details. If you want to see the Lords of Nullsec go apeshit, just suggest that truesec dynamically adjust based on the estimated risk in each system (say, by keeping track of player losses). 
Seems to me, though, that we are in broad agreement. Some tweaks are needed, and the idea should be to tweak the level of challenge in preference to level of reward to get the risk/reward to the right place.
Furthermore, I and others on the CSM are continually pushing for CCP to consult directly with affected player communities before making any final decisions. To quote again from the minutes:
The CSM reminded CCP that any changes done to game systems purely in terms of graphs and ISK consideration (i.e. in a vacuum) usually had some side effects on player behavior that resulted in increased player dissatisfaction. The CSM stressed that when game systems are to be changed, it has to be done in a holistic manner and in consultation with the playerbase. The CSM also wanted to make the point that such public discussions regarding Incursions, like the one taking place at the summit, were exactly the steps that needed to be taken to prevent these mishaps. CCP accepted the criticism and was also glad that the steps of discussing changes before implementation (another example is the hybrid balance done in Crucible), to prevent dissatisfaction in the future were accepted by the CSM. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.19 15:17:00 -
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Endeavour Starfleet wrote:You seem to be serious about fairness in this regard and for that you have my respect. And my vote. My first considering a few other candidates responses were simply "nerf it" Or outright hoping to win to spite me (When did CSM to said person become an ego game instead of the issues?) Different people have different motivations for running for CSM, and their apparent motivations should be a factor that influences who gets your vote. 
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HELIC0N ONE wrote:This would be hilarious (since we'd abuse the crap out of it by thunderdoming in rifters or smartbombing shuttles with neutral alts or some other such method).
I thought it was obvious that the mechanic would take into account the value of the losses, not just the number of them, especially in light of the recent discussions about fixing the bounty mechanics to take into account loss value.
As a side note, your comment demonstrates the need for devs to discuss potential changes with the community before they are set in stone, so that interested players like you can "Tiger Team" them and point out potential loopholes and exploits. I've been encouraging this since CSM5, and we've been seeing more community interaction recently -- it's a trend that needs to be encouraged.
I guess the devil is not in the details, but the goon certainly is...  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.20 14:11:00 -
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Malcanis wrote:It will be our loss if Trebor does not get re-elected. Thanks, much appreciated. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.20 22:53:00 -
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Japanese players may enjoy this appeal for their votes. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.21 14:20:00 -
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Hans Jagerblitzen wrote:Hello, Trebor! Hope you've been well.
Word on the street is that you are an anime fan - I was wondering if you have ever seen Serial Experiments Lain?
I enjoy Anime but I am not a fan -- and the anime I prefer is the older classic stuff. I haven't seen Lain.
Part of the problem with founding and running one of the original Anime companies is that once you've seen how the sausage is made, you're much less likely to eat it. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.22 10:52:00 -
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I and a few of my CSM colleagues have received endorsements from Jester. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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HighlanderUK wrote:Yes indeed Industry does need to love & attention, esp the lab/factory limits of 11 each. There are lots of little tweaks that can and should be done to make industry better and easier.
I posted some PI suggestions for comment just the other day.
Quite frankly, if most of the click-crap was removed from PI (ie: the manual routing) so that it was about telling your infrastructure what you wanted to do and letting it figure out how to do it, then it would be an interesting template for a revision of POS-based industrial processes when POS's get a revamp. It's probably too ambitious, but worth thinking about. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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DNSBLACK wrote:I know that the fanfest is held during the none peak time for Iceland to booste the tourist dollar during a really dead period. has there been any talk about a fanfest date change as a CSM platform. Spring isn't the high-season, but it isn't the low-season either. CCP wants to have FanFest when the weather isn't awful, the hotel rooms aren't too expensive, and the devs aren't depressed from lack of sunlight.
After all, it wouldn't be good if Hilmar got up in front of the crowd and announced "I want to kill myself". Might give the wrong impression about the upcoming expansion. 
As for changing the date, there has been no real discussion of that. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.25 10:59:00 -
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New blog posting: "Off-topic: Punished by Rewards"
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Posted - 2012.02.26 12:07:00 -
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New blog posting: "Propaganda" (humor) Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.27 14:38:00 -
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My Lost in EVE Debate (with Alekseyev Karde, Kelduum Revaan, and Leboe) is now available for your listening pleasure.
In it, I made a major campaign promise!  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.02.27 23:58:00 -
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I'm redirecting this reply from Kelduum's thread to mine, because I'll be damned if I'll give him a bunch of free bumps! 
Snowflake Tem wrote:Aw com'on T' you're a shoe-in, everybody knows it. -- just y'know, make sure everybody knows it. There's a word for candidates who blithely assume they're going to coast into office -- defeated.
While I am reasonably confident of being re-elected to CSM, the changes to the election system (only 7 asses in Iceland, in both senses of the word) and the increased competition means that making the top 7 is going to require every last vote I can scrounge.
If you think I'm a worthy candidate, then please take the time to make your views known to your in-game friends and encourage them to vote for me.
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Posted - 2012.02.28 19:44:00 -
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Grumpy Owly wrote:Might be too late, since there's a 30 day paid account period prior to elections to ensure entitlement as a voter.
Indeed, an account must have been subscribed for at least 30 days in order to cast a ballot. Since it is less than 30 days until the last day of voting, newly reactivated accounts won't be able to vote.
All the more reason why it's important to drum up support for your preferred candidate by getting your friends educated and primed to vote. Elections are decided by voters who take the time to get involved.
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Snowflake Tem wrote:I'm sorry to do this to you T but my question is; as a real life business owner - would you employ a self confessed EVE addict? Yes, but I'd set our internal network to block EVE, the forums, Scrapheap, the Forum That Must Not Be Named, Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Reddit (just to name a few).
Quote:If so, can I have a job Sorry, we're not hiring right now.  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Seleene wrote:I'm going to give my esteemed colleague's thread a bump because I 110% agree with this post. The more people that vote, the better chance you have of hearing your voice heard and not being represented by a GÇÿblocGÇÖ candidate. Research everyone, ask them questions and cast your vote according to who you think can get the job done most effectively, not just who you think is funny or GÇÿedgy. 
Totally agree with Seleene here. Now please excuse me, I have to go give him a bump in his thread. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.03.01 03:31:00 -
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Delici Feelgood wrote:As such even with any humility you might consider as a result, I hope you get the chair position for CSM7. Oh, the chair is not at all important to me. If I get elected chair, I'll offer to sell it to Mittens for 1T ISK and use it to reimburse the poor ganked ice miners.
Cash in advance, of course. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.03.01 21:25:00 -
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Triskian wrote:Also, all pubbies on the fence about voting for this great man, know this: Goonswarm Loves Trebor, he would be our candidate of choice if The Mittani wasn't running. I for one back him to the hilt. Oh man, you really know how to hurt a guy! I am cut to the quick! Endorsed by the Goons, the Kiss of Death! 
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Snowflake Tem wrote: Do you see any merit in retaining the services of an outside negotiator, not to act as chair but to independently record the proceedings and produce raw copy for CSM use and edited minutes for public consumption?
If so, what would be the fairest way to fund that work?
At one point, a professional moderator chaired the CSM meetings, although this was phased out during CSM 5 (he felt he was not needed anymore). However, he ran the meetings, he did not record the results.
Providing better recording and transcription would be nice, but as always there is a time/effort/cost tradeoff. CCP can devote only so much money to CSM, and CSM delegates (being volunteers) can devote only so much time.
For a variety of reasons, the burden of transcribing and editing the minutes has usually fallen on the backs of a subset of the CSM (plus CCP Xhagen and CCP Diagoras, who work very hard; give them hugs at FanFest). It would be nice to wave a magic wand and get every word in the summit sessions professionally transcribed and attributed, but I don't see it happening anytime soon, especially given the budget cutbacks CCP has had to endure recently. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Daraja wrote:Good luck on being a member or CSM 7, you have my 2 votes, but in all honesty i hope you don't get chair, because the real work happens in the trenches, not at the head of the table. I'll apply myself with the same energy whether I come in 1st... or 14th.
Daraja wrote:That and if the Mittani did pay you the 1 trillion isk, i would hate to see you have to waste any effort to paying out, I'd rather you were focused on FiS. A dedicated public servant must be prepared to make sacrifices for his constituents.  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Mechaet wrote:Considering how vehemently bad Mittani was calling you out during the last elections (for CSM6), and that his tone changed pretty drastically after working alongside you, I can only surmise that you do good work and put in lots of effort. Oh, I rarely take anything people say in forums at face value. Even if Alex thought I was the best thing since sliced bread during the last elections, he probably would have "unleashed the goons" on me; it was a sound tactical move on a variety of levels. I wasn't butthurt in the least; I appreciated the free PR.
Similarly, as soon as CSM6 started operations, Alex and the other new delegates rapidly realized what previous CSM members had been saying was in fact true. They all quickly pivoted to accommodate the new "ground truth" and applied their particular talents in the way that was most useful to the team.
Alex, for example, is a brilliant verbal communicator, so he was the obvious choice as our spokesman. He could have come in 9th and still taken on that role, because he's obviously the best man for that job.
I'm a good writer and editor, so I did a lot of work refining the messaging.
Seleene made many contributions, not the least of which was his intimate knowledge of CCP and the people there. Two step was a bundle of energy, taking on a lot of tasks. The deep knowledge of guys like Meissa, Prom and others was invaluable. And so on, and so on.
Quote:Not that it means anything, but +1 from me. If I had another vote, you'd totally get it. You can still vote for me. I won't tell Alex -- promise!
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Delici Feelgood wrote:CCP should make IRL medals for each completed CSM term, imho.  Screw medals, I want a special CSM-only diplomatic shuttle, for use when I need to about the people's business. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Ntrails wrote:as with almost all the unique ships it would sold to only sit and rot, too valuable to use, or used and blown up in high sec by someone willing to suicide for it. Nah, I'd fly it and let people try and blow it up, just for the lols.
Of course, given that it's a diplomatic shuttle, it ought to have diplomatic immunity...  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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EveNew24 has just published an interview with me, in which I reveal the secret to Mittani control...  Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Heathkit wrote:The CSM voting process should use Instant Runoff Voting. It's a reasonable iteration on the current system and makes sure every vote counts (even if people don't get their first or second choice). Also, please fix POSes, thanks, bye. IRV is a decent way of expressing preferences, but it has one major drawback; it requires more effort on the part of the voter to select their preferences, and in the context of EVE elections, that plays into the hands of organized groups of voters.
An alternate method is to flip it around: vote for a single candidate (as now), but let the candidate publicly specify what other candidates get the votes they can't use (either because they have too many, or too few).
There are even hybrids of both systems -- voters get to enter their preferences, but if those run out and the vote is going to be discarded, the candidate preferences are used.
The fact that there are so many interesting possibilities -- and that EVE players can be so diabolical -- is why I favor a public discussion of the subject, as opposed to it getting decided in a smoke-filled room. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Rakshasa Taisab wrote:They should be like n00b ships, respawn every time you dock with a pod and in the hold should be a spork and one broken monocle. I love this idea, and will blatantly abuse my authority and suggest it to CCP.
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Posted - 2012.03.05 23:45:00 -
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Thanks, much appreciated. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Qin Shi Huang wrote:Let me tell you a little tale my fellow ignorant capsuleer. Trebor did a great job in organizing and elicitating feedback from all player groups as part of the 10,000 papercuts initiative/thread. This project is now a new SCRUM team in CCP, and this team has delivered a lot of the recent features and fixes to core gameplay. I can't claim credit for the papercuts project, but it is clear that the Prioritization Crowdsourcing work I did provided them with useful information about what the community wanted.
As for the gentleman who is upset that a discussion about PI improvements that started only a few weeks ago is not already implemented, all I can say is that I am doing everything I can behind the scenes to make sure it gets considered. Re-Elect Trebor to the CSM - because I have not yet plumbed the depths of my inherent masochism!
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Posted - 2012.03.07 23:33:00 -
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Hi folks,
I've taken the time to write a blog post about why I evemailed people.
I realized that this was a calculated risk when I did it, but I thought it was an interesting maneuver. And you have to admit, it's added some drama to the elections.
When all the votes are counted, I'll let you know what the estimated effect was. The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

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Hans Momaki wrote:I hope you can give me some short thoughts about the following points. ...
- state of mining (i.e. worse paid profession) - Local chat (and related "Intel-problematics") - missionrunning (some might say it's boring) - racial imbalances ( eh, winmatar?)
Mining is sorely in need of an income boost in the short term, and a gameplay boost in the longer term. I finally found something more boring than mining -- sending out evemails all night long. 
I support the introduction of new tools that take over the intel function of local and permit it to be delayed. This will probably also be a good chance to balance AFK cloaking.
I'd like missions to be a bit more dynamic, but doing this and rebalancing the current ones may well be a big job.
Racial imbalances will hopefully be dealt with as part of CCP's ongoing balancing efforts.
Edaine Numenor wrote:So, let me ask you this. How do you intend to make EVE online more true to the published lore behind the game? Tell me how and I will vote for you.
TBH, roleplaying/lore issues are a bit outside the traditional scope of CSM activities. The bottom line is, in a fight between lore and gameplay, gameplay is going to win. Sorry if that's not the answer you wanted to hear, but I have to be honest about it.
PS: thanks for the bump, PsychoBitch. The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

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Space Hog wrote:I request though that you push for the freedom to wear nothing but boxers while in station. After all it is supposed to be your private quarters and you should feel relaxed in them.... I need a lazy boy in mine if you can help swing it.  Well, I can't promise the boxers, but if you're wearing certain clothes and sit down in the CQ, it sometimes looks like your hand is in your pants.
Art imitating life, I guess. 
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Posted - 2012.03.11 14:52:00 -
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Thanks for the votes, much appreciated! The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

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Rakshasa Taisab wrote:Deen Wispa wrote:I had no issue with getting the emails either. Though, I do believe a better approach is to look up CEOs of various empire corporations and alliances and reach to them; the influencers. You will get more mileage that way. What? You want Trebor to go through the 1% in order get permission to receive votes from the 99%? Posts like this are why Rak is part of the 1%... I'm just not sure what it is that he's in the 1% of!  The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.13 00:19:00 -
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Snowflake Tem wrote:Hey T, when you get in these haters are going to be on your case for not talking to them enough. gofig. I think that comes under the classification of "problems you don't mind having".
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Posted - 2012.03.13 18:14:00 -
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Proclus Diadochu wrote:Thanks Trebor for taking the time to mail individuals about your campaign and intentions. Hard work and dedication yield results. Decided to vote your way this year and also forward your information to my corporation and friends. Hope to see you continue to help better our community and thanks for the continued support! I shall do my best to live up to your expectations. The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

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Posted - 2012.03.14 09:55:00 -
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Algol Bailiwick wrote:Got a vote from me as well. Good luck! I am obliged to you, sir. Thank you. The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

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Posted - 2012.03.15 09:26:00 -
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DNSBLACK wrote:Trebor I thought i kille dyou off the other night. Good to see you still cranking No, you got me killed because you were FC'ing under the influence of alcohol.
Unfortunately, not enough alcohol. The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

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Adalun Dey wrote:[How about you also keep this thread up to my expectations. High up on the list of the Jita Park Speakers Corner! Happy to oblige.  The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |
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Posted - 2012.03.16 20:45:00 -
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Pheusia wrote:For someone who just wants Trebor to leave you alone, you sure do spend a lot of time making HEY LOOK AT ME! IT'S ME AGAIN TELLING YOU WHAT A JERK YOU ARE FOR NOT LEAVING ME ALONE AND FORCING ME TO POST IN YOUR THREAD posts in his campaign thread. Oh, don't be nasty to him. He's giving me free bumps to the thread.  The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

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Posted - 2012.03.18 00:59:00 -
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I must say, I'm enjoying both the kind words and the trolling in equal measure. They're like peanut butter and jelly. The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.18 17:32:00 -
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As we enter the final days of the voting period, I would like to encourage everyone to vote for the candidate of their choice.
In particular if it's me.  The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.19 09:16:00 -
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DNSBLACK wrote:If you vote for Trebor and can prove it. He will be giving out Jager bombs at the Clandestine round table during fanfest 2012. Emphasis on "and can prove it" The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.19 16:55:00 -
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Snowflake Tem wrote:Where do we do the post electoral analysis?
I'm sure there will be many threads and blogs about it. The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.19 22:32:00 -
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shameless end-of-election bump The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.20 10:20:00 -
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Shadow XII wrote:You had me at 'I removed Learning Skills'.
We need more changes like this. Purging arbitrary rubbish and streamlining the game. I'm not a big fan of arbitrary complexity and "when I was a lad, I had to walk 5 miles to school, uphill both ways, barefoot, in the snow -- so you should too".
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Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.20 18:50:00 -
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Only a few hours left to vote. Looks like we're going to come in around 23% higher than last years turnout, which is good. But if you still haven't voted, go do it, it'd be nice to get it up to 25% higher.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at Fanfest! The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.25 00:16:00 -
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Thanks everyone for your kind words.
Alphea, I was sorry to see Hans get pipped for 8th. But he may well get to go to a summit, and if he lives up to expectations, he will be a very strong contender for top 7 in CSM 8.
One of the interesting things about CSM evolution is that given how much more daily interaction we have on the forums and skype channel, the summits are not as important as they used to be. You don't have to go to a summit to make a real difference.
If you don't believe me, go ask Two step.  The Polls are open! Click here to vote for Trebor *-áMy Election Thread * Voter's Guide |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.28 10:35:00 -
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Taiwanistan wrote:no troll question now that you've been elected, there's a small matter of formality are you a wis incarna space barbie lover lisping emote lover? a simple no would do, thank you.
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Posted - 2012.03.29 17:44:00 -
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Ah, you need to subscribe to my blog, then you'd have seen this blog post that I put up a few hours after the results were announced. The Sarcasm is Strong with Me GÇó Member of CSM 5-7 GÇó Blog |

Trebor Daehdoow
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Posted - 2012.03.29 20:23:00 -
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1) I don't have good comparison data with last year. Sorry.
2) I admit that the data is spotty. Such is life.
3) Even assuming that the mailing did damage my electability going forward, before that is a problem, I first have to achieve a good result in the current election. There is a saying that "a week is a long time in politics" -- well, the next elections are a year away.  The Sarcasm is Strong with Me GÇó Member of CSM 5-7 GÇó Blog |
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