Well Kelduum accept the challenge?

I don't think so. He might be put on the stand on issues, he doesn't like that. He wants to run on no issues and just the fact that he is the CEO of EvE-U.

Let facts decide who you for!

This is an awesome idea Lyris, and from knowing you personally, I think you would trounce anyone in a debate.

I would like to see this happen

This is a terrible idea. I don't want to know what the candidate's "stance" on something is. I want to know what they're knowledgeable about. I can have a stance on nullsec sov mechanics and never spent a day there. It means nothing. I more interested in Kelduum's credentials, and as CEO of E-UNI I think he has a good grasp of the game's concepts, but I'd like to know what areas he fancies himself a specialist in.

That is a fair point; however, I believe that there will be ample opportunity to see both in a live debate.

I also want to see if the candidates can work with each other, since multiples of them are going to be elected, the darn better be able to work with each other.

This is a terrible idea. I don't want to know what the candidate's "stance" on something is. I want to know what they're knowledgeable about. I can have a stance on nullsec sov mechanics and never spent a day there. It means nothing. I am more interested in Kelduum's credentials, and as CEO of E-UNI I think he has a good grasp of the game's concepts, but I'd like to know what areas he fancies himself a specialist in.

I don't see why more information could ever hurt you?

[20:37:40] Hannibal Barcca > We should let Poetic Stanziel moderate the debates

Kelduum RevaanGÇö

You are hereby challenged to a series of seven Lincoln-Douglas styled debates, which I believe should be publicized as widely as is permissible on these boards and upon all other public channels. I should like to engage you on a live podcast in a series of topics upon which I am certain we can read a concordance. I have no intention for "trolling," for officialese language, or for anything more than a "realtalk" session in which you and I may present our divergent and perhaps concurrent opinions on "the issues," and thereby make for ourselves each a better campaign platform.

It is my honest belief that it is in both of our better interests that you agree to these debates, for the following reasons: first, I am (not even joking) an accomplished orator and thereby I believe that I am capable of thoroughly trouncing you in a public venue; second, in the event that I do not serve you immediate comeuppance, just the fact that we are both willing to talk for a while, slang some words and make a lot of publicized noise will garner us each greater name recognition than we already have; and, third, it is my belief that these debates will allow for us each to dispel the notion held in the public eye by certain naysayers that we each are clueless infants toddling into the political arena with no idea what we stand for other than some pandering an unfocused optimism.

And so the gauntlet is thrown, sir. I eagerly await your response.

Is any other candidate getting grilled like this? or is it just a hate on for kelduum cause it's fun to jump on the poetic schnitzel bandwagon?

A debate I think is a very good idea. But then I'd like to see the other highsec candidates involved as well.. So you can compare their responses.

Indeed, much like a student at hogwarts, you have stumbled into a conspiracy. Alot of people are gunning it seems for kelduum. or at least poetic stanza has been. Might have to wait for that to blow over or calm down at least, before maybe a debate can happen. Unless feigning ignorace is all part of goon troll.

I suppose I could go debate some other candidate, then. Drat.

I would agree with Rodyas. There's alot of folks gunning for Kelduum and it just feels like you, Poetic, and company are trying to set him up. I'm not saying you are but given Poetic's persistent stalking, you can't blame people for thinking otherwise.

In other words; It's a tarp!

I honestly don't know what you're saying about him being "grilled," when this is the first I've spoken of it.

I am an alumni of EVE University, and I believe that a debate with Kelduum with regards to the issues would be good.

Sorry if somehow I have stumbled into some sort of conspiracy.

Kelduum will not accept the challenge. His campaign strategy is to ride the 1500 E-Uni member vote into a CSM seat. That is his plan. He does not have to speak publicly (the last time he did, The Mittani called him a 'tard for arguing a part of the game he knows nothing about.)

Kelduum will not accept the challenge. His campaign strategy is to ride the 1500 E-Uni member vote into a CSM seat. That is his plan. He does not have to speak publicly (the last time he did, The Mittani called him a 'tard for arguing a part of the game he knows nothing about.)

funny how you're speaking for him.. as if you know what he thinks.. WOW.. didn't know you two were so close..

Alts? As in the fight club kind of split personality disorder. Where poetic is the egotistic fighter kickass personality side alt. And Kelduum is the more sensitive and too good of a guy so he never gets the girl and runs around looking like a ***** but finally gets a ballsack and fights his egotistical fighter personality alt, and becomes the final product of the two emerging into one?

Alts? As in the fight club kind of split personality disorder. Where poetic is the egotistic fighter kickass personality side alt. And Kelduum is the more sensitive and too good of a guy so he never gets the girl and runs around looking like a ***** but finally gets a ballsack and fights his egotistical fighter personality alt, and becomes the final product of the two emerging into one?

You folks sure have active imaginations! In any event, any advice on debate topics? I'm sure Kelduum will be along shortly to give out a list of things he'd be willing to talk about with me.

Despite the potential issues mentioned above, I hereby accept your challenge, assuming I get to be Lincoln and have his awesome hat.

However, my schedule means I wont be able to participate in a full Lincoln-Douglas style debate, as I can't entirely commit to seven full three-hour sessions between now and the end of the election (there is, after all, less than six weeks remaining until the polls close).

Drop me an EVEmail in-game, or forum PM via our forums, and we can discuss the details.

sure you get to be Lincoln, which means you will lose the election.

Despite the potential issues mentioned above, I hereby accept your challenge, assuming I get to be Lincoln and have his awesome hat.

However, my schedule means I wont be able to participate in a full Lincoln-Douglas style debate, as I can't entirely commit to seven full three-hour sessions between now and the end of the election (there is, after all, less than six weeks remaining until the polls close).

Drop me an EVEmail in-game, or forum PM via our forums, and we can discuss the details.