Thanks for your question.

I think the post that you linked to in your post, the one by Malcanis on the same subject is very interesting.

I think my view would be that this seems like a positive change that has a degree of player support and on this basis, it should be something that players get to vote on as a suggested change for the game. Ultimately democracy should be the deciding factor in terms of whether it becomes part of a future expansion.

I hope this clarifies my position on the change. Let me know if you'd like me to expand further.

Unfortnately at the current rate though, I doubt I'll make it through to the shortlist because I only have 25 'likes'. I need 100 minimum.
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ty, quoted in thread, to be honest it would have been nice to have more specific details to engender some confidence regarding awareness to the issues relaling to topic than just a "positive" view and then simply answering the question with one of your main political viewpoints.

Fair enough. Here's what is hopefully is a more detailed answer.

I think the suggested system of putting up bounties that's discussed in the post, (specifically the fact that the bounty contract requires a killright) is very well thought out and reasonable. The kill right expiry situation that's mentioned also seems pretty logical to me.

I really like the idea of designing the system so that the bounty contracts can be restricted to groups of players based on specific criteria as well. I think the idea that this kind of situation might lead onto the formation of bounty hunting corps/alliances is a really exciting idea. And I particularly like the fact that this might empower groups of less powerful players to work together to collect a bounty.

+1 like for not having a clever gimmick to win.

I'll like it if you promise to stop signing your posts, seriously we can see who you are it's right there.

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You have my like...but for the love of God, do not become another Nullsec focused CSM member. The rest of EVE needs some loving too.

does all this honor business mean you will oppose the best parts of the game :ohdear:

You know, if you actually had a platform, or anything along those lines that would indicate that you have a clue about how the game actually works or what needs to be changed/preserved...

+1 to dilute non-bloc aligned votes. (also, a four line sig is obnoxious, esp. a quote from blade runner that everyone has seen a million times before)

I really appreciate the support.

I am sorry that you think my sig line is obnoxious, it's not at all my intention.

Whilst you are totally right of course that people have seen a million times before it's from my absolute favourite film and it's one of my favourite quotes of all time.

The bit that really captures my imagination is the fact that one day, a long way into the future from now, someone may just have the experience of seeing Orion really close up. This just makes me think ... Wow!

Get a telescope dude. Dont need to lose your emotions and gain a robot body to see it closer. Besides from the movie mix up happening, all sigs are obnoxious, so everyone should have one.

My personal feeling is that maybe we need a federation to represent smaller corporations, (in the face of the massive power wielded by the goon blocs). If we did have that then maybe what we could do is come up with a slate and encourage all members of the federation to like/vote for the people on the slate. Unfortunately at this stage, we're not in that position.

Creating and organizing a coalition of small entities is an excellent idea. Voting from a slate of candidates is also a great idea ... The advantages that organized voting blocs have over disorganized voters are clear and self-evident, and so long as fine people like yourself have a "personal feeling," but are not moved to take similar action, that is how it will remain ... edit: That sure was a lot of edits just to get this post to display properly. Sorry about all that!

I think it is a bit late to construct an organized voting body for the general public at this point...

... If you would like to organize a voting bloc for the presently under-represented voting public, then I would be happy to help ... By the next election cycle, we should be able to develop an emergent, player-generated and player-run system for running a primary election and putting forth candidates that will best represent the People...

...By the way, thank you for your endorsement of my good character and for the trust you place in me.

I'd be happy to try and get a discussion going but my personal preference would be to create a federation of non aligned capsuleers and corporations. This way we would have a powerful group both on a democratic level and within the game.

So you want to start your own Alliance?

I'd be down to help.

One thing that I will say is that I really won't stand here and tell you that I know it all and that's why you should vote for me. I don't and I'm very aware of this.

Honesty and integrity are completely core to me both as an individual and as a player. On this basis, what I can promise to do if I am lucky enough to get voted in is listen intelligently to the arguments, ask pertinent questions where I'm unsure and then advocate hard for what players actually want in the game.

You admit that you do not know a lot about the game, a bold and honest approach. However, in your view is it sufficient to be just a smart listener and bring nothing else to the table? And when you ask questions, to whom do you address them? Since you have this dearth of personal experience to fall back on, do you have an inner circle of trusted friends to give you honest feedback, or do you rely on the forums where the extremes are oft over-represented?

Running on no knowledge, no power bloc and no platform, one may be tempted to believe you went to the Darius III school of politicking? C/D?

"On a fundamental level, I'd like to see an increase in player democracy. Specifically, I'd like to see a system in place to allow players to suggest and vote on new content so that the game evolves in line with the democratic wishes of the community."

Liked the post, I just want a CSM member who is not solely focused on null sec and pvp. I understand there is a need for it, but to be honest during the last CSM industry, high sec, mission running, exploration has been lacking in most of the CSM meetings.

We need CSM members who will not use their membership as a political platform to get things implemented into the game that will benifit just them and their alliances. We also need a member who wishes not to destroy the income of wormholes or the isk making abilities in high sec like some of the previous CSM members.

On a fundamental level, I'd like to see an increase in player democracy. Specifically, I'd like to see a system in place to allow players to suggest and vote on new content so that the game evolves in line with the democratic wishes of the community.

If I am successfully voted in, I'm committed to running regular monthly surgeries where I'll be available for players to approach me individually with their concerns. I will then raise these at the CSM.

Essentially what I'm aiming to do is stand as a non-aligned candidate who will honestly represent that needs of all capsuleers not just the ones in my particular corporation. I'm from a fairly small corporation and I'm aware that often the needs of these smaller entities and also of independent players get ridden over by the powerful clans who steam onto the CSM.

I wan't CCP to continue to surprise and delight us with their innovations. I do not want a player committee to dictate content because it would short-circuit the experience of exploring the game material.

The suspense of not knowing exactly what is coming in the next release is enjoyable part of the game and it would drastically reduce my profits in market speculation which have been pretty accurate thus far.