GM's for Lounge RP

[FoxMcCloud]

GM's in the running are: Kage, Milky, Nick and Kursed.

PLEASE WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS......Take your time in the vote.

If you want, place your vote, and state a case, or just vote.

You are allowed to change your vote, but cannot vote more then once.

Good luck to all candidates.

[The Shaper]

I voted for Kursed and Arashikage, both have a lot of experience when it comes to role playing.

[Kid_Cortet]

should have at least waited for the name to be thought up though

[Xortberg]

Voted Milky and Nick, since as I stated in the discussion, they have both done a wonderful job of taking charge and getting this shindig off the ground.

[FoxMcCloud]

Also if there is a tie at the end, the vote will be redone, with those that are tied for the elimination round

[Kursed]

I voted for Kursed and Arashikage, both have a lot of experience when it comes to role playing.

More than you know trust me. thanks for the vote I vote for Kage and nick since I probly shouldn't vote for myself.

[Kid_Cortet]

So far Nick and Kage are ahead....Nick definitly is in the lead (good job pup) :P

[Guest Julius Quasar]

Kursed, and Nick

[Milkyway64]

Nick and I did most of the work in getting this off the ground. Quite honestly, we're very aware and careful about what we are doing, and I do think we have what it takes to make sure this stays running smoothly and without problems.

[Xortberg]

Nick and I did most of the work in getting this off the ground. Quite honestly, we're very aware and careful about what we are doing, and I do think we have what it takes to make sure this stays running smoothly and without problems.

Pretty much exactly why I chose you two. You guys have this under control.

[Sabre]

I have no real say in this not being a RP guy here any more. Since there is no veto option, I'm voting the top 2 since I believe that there is either A- the milky sock puppet account/s and/or B- they the close knit circle of RL friends will just vote bomb so I'm hoping to counter that somewhat.

[Milkyway64]

I have no real say in this not being a RP guy here any more. Since there is no veto option, I'm voting the top 2 since I believe that there is either A- the milky sock puppet account/s and/or B- they the close knit circle of RL friends will just vote bomb so I'm hoping to counter that somewhat.

I assure you that's not really happening, and if it is, you have to consider Kursed too. A bit more in the analysis I came in here to post.

Before I start, I feel it necessary to link this for everyone's review. It'd be nice if this was put into the original post, too:  http://forums.starfox-online.net/index.php?topic=8671.0

Inside is the process of creating this. It's imperative for choosing who'd be best rather than just dropping names and having those unaware treat it as a popularity contest.

Anyhow, since I have a moment, I'd like to offer my opinions on all whom are involved.

Arashikage:

I do not know much, but he's okay. He's enthusiastic enough about the position and I can tell that he's at least good enough to fit well if he's challenged to. He deserves more votes than he has tbqh. Especially considering who he's losing to.

Nick:

Oh god does he deserve this spot. As my partner in organizing this and setting it up, he proved very mature in competent in doing so. If he doesn't get this spot, then no one deserves it. Period. I want to say more, but I think my feelings are quite clear.

Me:

Well.... I can't really give myself an unbiased opinion, can I? Of COURSE I want to be there. Sticking to the facts, though, I contributed a damn lot to this project and I have the tenacity to ensure the rules are followed. I'm observant to the actions of others and I have zero fear in confronting any troublemakers.

Kursed:

Where'd she come from? Wasn't she NOT in the nominees in the first place? Oh well. Out of the four of us, she's contributed the least. Heck, she could have even if she bothered speaking her disapproval to the rules we had set (for that matter, why would someone against the rules take charge?) rather than just being contradictory. Forgive me if I appear to be unfair, but I... really don't see what she has going for her as far as this position is concerned. All I possibly see is seniority, but to run an RP, you need more than that. Her contribution to the thread organizing this was very underwhelming considering how many votes she has. Call me a jackass, call me ignorant, but this is my honest observation.

[Guest Para Astaroth]

Milkyway and Nick.

Milkyway:  He's shown us that he can solve mostly any problem through strong validated discussions while not causing them to go too far over the line.  At first, he may have sounded like a troll to you guys, but he sounded like he was trying to see if you guys, and girls, could back up whatever post you made in any topic; whether it be Krystal related or not.  He deserves this spot.

Nick:  Like what Milkyway said, I don't know him THAT well, but from what I have read in the now locked discussion thread and explanatory thread, he, too, knows how to handle a problem maturely than most people rather than going off like a whining kid about the issue(s). 

Arashikage:  Reason why I didn't vote for him was because even though he showed a bit of maturity, it just really wasn't enough for me to say he could be a GM.  Although he is a nice person and all, I think he's vest off as being one of he regular RP'ers in the upcoming lounge RP.

Kursed:  I've known her for quite some time, even when I first joined this site.  I have witnessed that she can handle a problem by simply ignoring it, if it's that major, but if there is a problem or an issue she doesn't like, explaining WHY might have been helpful rather than leaving us with a huge question mark over our heads. I did not vote for her because of unexplanatory issues in certain topics.

[Milkyway64]

You know, it should have been a requirement to explain our choices. As of now, 19 20 people voted, very few voiced anything. This really, really bothers me.

[Scott7]

Arashikage and Kursed...

Kursed: I've been around Kursed often in the Rolepaying Forums Since I first started here, and she deffinetly has the right experience and knowhow for the job. To be honest I'm surprised he never got the Position of an RP mod.

Arashikage: (working on it)

[Milkyway64]

Arashikage and Kursed...

Kursed: I've been around Kursed often in the Rolepaying Forums Since I first started here, and she deffinetly has the right experience and knowhow for the job. To be honest I'm surprised he never got the Position of an RP mod.

I suppose I should make something known clearly. Kursed's presence in this poll upsets me. Raw RP experience means nothing. Friendship and seniority mean NOTHING. I want to point out Kursed;s contribution to the making of this. He pushed in the opposite direction of the devolping discussion and forced himself into the poll. Notice how we had 3 nominees in the last topic, but suddenly we have four when the poll is created? Kursed concerns me. He's been reckless in everything he has done with this, from making no effort to showing he has the common leadership trait of making his stance known all the way to inserting himself to the GM lineup without discussing anything with the rest of us AT ALL. And the fact he has so many votes is concerning, how is it that, when we need to have this organized and free of the chaos the hotel had, Kursed comes third place of Kge, who contributed a HELL of a lot more than he did. These votes are starting to lose their meaning, as it's placement and lack of encouragement to read what happened in the developement strongly suggests Kursed is only getting so much popularity due to people "liking" him over any actual competence displayed. THIS IS NOT AN ATTACK, this is an objective view of how Kursed has contributed and proven his worth to the rest of us who actually TRIED and did a good job. Putting it shortly, if Kursed doesn't even care enough to state his stance or have the courtesy of giving us a heads-up that he was going to run for GM, why should I expect him care anything about the actual position should he get it?

POINT OF ALL THIS BEING, we should be careful in who we select and do it based on their worthiness of being a GM, not just because we like them. Look at me here, I praise the hell out of Nick, and yet he and I kinda were against each other just a few days back. This is because he PROVED himself, not because I like him. He EARNED my vote and praise, he didn't get it because he was my friend/was active.

[Arashikage]

Well, I can see not many people want me in this position anyway... I wanted this position because I felt I was ready to handle a responsibility like this.  I can see you people don't think so, but I wanted a chance to prove myself, to show that I could do this.  I know you guys haven't seen me much on the regular forum, but that's because I devote almost all my time here to the roleplaying section. 

[Kid_Cortet]

Kage...it is not like you can't still help.....this is only voting who the main GM's will be.....I myself am gonna read the posts and help them out....you can still do the same without power

[Sarita]

I've been following the RP stuff since it started. (Due to genuine interest, not because I was being an "overbearing mother") I agree that Milky and Nick deserve it the most. They've done the most in working to get the RP section put back together in a way that was pleasing to everyone. So that's who I voted for.

[Ris Grestar]

Well, I wanna point out to all of you, those who are running for the position and those who are not, that not being a GM doesn't mean you can't benefit the roleplay.  Whoever is elected for the GM positions I'm sure will be worthy to be GM's, and considering my viewpoint on positions of power that kinda means a lot.  Regular roleplayers are supposed to be the best they can be.  GM's and moderators should be a last resort for discipline.  Consider us members and them supermembers.  We're both supposed to--and perfectly able to--contribute to the board.  The GM's and moderators simply have powers with which to do so.  Still, that doesn't mean that we're helpless without such powers.

It's obvious tensions are coming up because of this whole voting deal, and really, there shouldn't be.  The best for the job should win.  Maybe they're the best because they have the best ideas or best sense of control.  Maybe they're the best because they have the most support, because people would be willing to listen to them and follow their instructions.

These are just my opinions.  I'm just saying that we have four people in the running and each of them have something good that they would be able to contribute.  I will be happy with whoever wins, so long as everyone is willing to work together.  The GM's that are elected aren't supposed to stand alone.  We, the regular roleplayers, need to stand with them and do what we can to not give them reason to step in.  That's my belief on the matter.

If there are any weird typos in here or if I repeated myself quite obviously and not for effect, I apologize.  I'm on my phone--It's difficult.

[Milkyway64]

Well, I wanna point out to all of you, those who are running for the position and those who are not, that not being a GM doesn't mean you can't benefit the roleplay.  Whoever is elected for the GM positions I'm sure will be worthy to be GM's, and considering my viewpoint on positions of power that kinda means a lot.  Regular roleplayers are supposed to be the best they can be.  GM's and moderators should be a last resort for discipline.  Consider us members and them supermembers.  We're both supposed to--and perfectly able to--contribute to the board.  The GM's and moderators simply have powers with which to do so.  Still, that doesn't mean that we're helpless without such powers.

It's obvious tensions are coming up because of this whole voting deal, and really, there shouldn't be.  The best for the job should win.  Maybe they're the best because they have the best ideas or best sense of control.  Maybe they're the best because they have the most support, because people would be willing to listen to them and follow their instructions.

These are just my opinions.  I'm just saying that we have four people in the running and each of them have something good that they would be able to contribute.  I will be happy with whoever wins, so long as everyone is willing to work together.  The GM's that are elected aren't supposed to stand alone.  We, the regular roleplayers, need to stand with them and do what we can to not give them reason to step in.  That's my belief on the matter.

If there are any weird typos in here or if I repeated myself quite obviously and not for effect, I apologize.  I'm on my phone--It's difficult.

Naturally. The GMs will not lord the RP so much as just take the extra work to keep it smooth and clean. And besides, what would an RP be without the people playing?

[Ris Grestar]

Precisely.

[Kursed]

I suppose I should make something known clearly. Kursed's presence in this poll upsets me. Raw RP experience means nothing. Friendship and seniority mean NOTHING. I want to point out Kursed;s contribution to the making of this. He pushed in the opposite direction of the devolping discussion and forced himself into the poll. Notice how we had 3 nominees in the last topic, but suddenly we have four when the poll is created? Kursed concerns me. He's been reckless in everything he has done with this, from making no effort to showing he has the common leadership trait of making his stance known all the way to inserting himself to the GM lineup without discussing anything with the rest of us AT ALL. And the fact he has so many votes is concerning, how is it that, when we need to have this organized and free of the chaos the hotel had, Kursed comes third place of Kge, who contributed a HELL of a lot more than he did. These votes are starting to lose their meaning, as it's placement and lack of encouragement to read what happened in the developement strongly suggests Kursed is only getting so much popularity due to people "liking" him over any actual competence displayed. THIS IS NOT AN ATTACK, this is an objective view of how Kursed has contributed and proven his worth to the rest of us who actually TRIED and did a good job. Putting it shortly, if Kursed doesn't even care enough to state his stance or have the courtesy of giving us a heads-up that he was going to run for GM, why should I expect him care anything about the actual position should he get it?

POINT OF ALL THIS BEING, we should be careful in who we select and do it based on their worthiness of being a GM, not just because we like them. Look at me here, I praise the hell out of Nick, and yet he and I kinda were against each other just a few days back. This is because he PROVED himself, not because I like him. He EARNED my vote and praise, he didn't get it because he was my friend/was active.

I under stand that that is not  a attack milky, but I'd like to point out that I was Asked if I wanted to be in this poll and I replied "If you feel that I am able." or something to those words.

And I also think  experience is  not a optional skill  in this case.

Also I'd like to state that maybe because of my actions towards my 'friends'  they  feel that I have  earned the vote.

However I still agree that people should be voting Cautiously.

[Arashikage]

I was overreacting that last post, I could care less now who gets this position, I'm sure Nick and Milky will do a good job as the GMs, I will still do my best to keep the peace in their absence however

[Milkyway64]

I under stand that that is not  a attack milky, but I'd like to point out that I was Asked if I wanted to be in this poll and I replied "If you feel that I am able." or something to those words.

And I also think  experience is  not a optional skill  in this case.

Also I'd like to state that maybe because of my actions towards my 'friends'  they  feel that I have  earned the vote.

However I still agree that people should be voting Cautiously.

The number of posts someone has under their name is hardly representitive of anything except the freetime that person has to devote. And the circumstances there seem a bit iffy. The deal was for everyone in the running to PM Fox. I did so, as did Nick, and Kage too. The common theme we share is we worked in the topic and were the nominees for voting. It comes off as odd that HE'D approach YOU about it. In this case, however, it's also suggested that you only took the job because you were pushed into it. That... sounds bad for your own morale toward this and on Fox in keeping things down as they should have been. Hardly ideal, no?

But I digress. I'd not have a problem at all if only you had a more clear stance and didn't appear to recklessly be all over the place. Not saying that every little thing has to be following a carefully laid plan, but geez man, TELL US what's up before you start entering the GM lineup through whatever means happened.