DUST Search - State of the CPM election.

Fox Gaden wrote:

Aero Yassavi wrote:

There is some truth to this all, though. If CCP is going to champion this as an election, then it doesn't make much sense that they would be pushing certain people for the spots. Not saying there is anything wrong with that, in fact it really makes more sense (to avoid popularity contests), but if that is the case then you can't really call this an election.

CPM0 is not CCP.

CPM0 is hoping that the people elected to replace them are competent to do the job.

CPM0 is likely getting very nervous about the pool of clowns who have announced their candidacy so far. Only one or two serious candidates as far as I can see.

CPM0 read the forums, so they obviously would have an idea of who the people are who are intelligent, balanced, and committed enough to do a good job. Of course they are hoping that some of those people will run.

Jenza said she contacted one promising candidate privately AFTER they announced they were running. Jenza did not even say who that person was, or who the other people CPM0 might support are. I donGÇÖt see any evidence that they are pushing certain people for the spots.


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jenza aranda BetaMax. 2711	Posted - 2014.01.09 19:02:00 - [1] - Quote Hey all, Just a heads up that we had a meeting this morning with CCP peeps and among other things we spoke about both CPM candidate eligibility and voter eligibility. No solid info just yet but things are taking shape. The main thing I wanted to talk about here was the current pool of early peeps who have announced that they are running. Now obviously a lot can change between between now and when the ballots are ready to be counted but its more or less the overall consensus of the CPM that there is only perhaps one person so far that we, or at least I would endorse. I myself am not ready to say who they are but I have messaged them privately. The thing is, I think a lot of the vets already know who the best people are for the job, and thats the people who have been activly helping the community in their own way for a while now. I hope more of these people will step forward. I also want to make it quite clear that not being in the CPM does not mean you can't help the community and the game in various ways! A short post on the forums will do very little to encourage the older players that you are an asset but actions will. There is still PLENTY of time before voting, so all you aspiring CPMers get out there and show what you can do without CCP's help, then let us imagine what you can do with a little boost (if you have the time between the meetings ) Best of luck, Jenza Aranda // Jennifer Murray CPM0 EDIT: P.S. feel free to contact me in IRC or skype (jenza514) Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2717	Posted - 2014.01.09 19:22:00 - [2] - Quote Pokey Dravon wrote: I'm not a fan of flaunting on the forums too much which is why I haven't brought it up in a very open manner. However I'll get in touch with you sometime tonight, at the very least it'll be nice to catch up with an old closed beta acquaintance sounds great! I havn't spoken to you in ages lol And yeah, although i have been encouraged to run by a few, Ill have to really think about it. But for the moment i am not running, mainly as I know whats in store for CPM1 lol Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2718	Posted - 2014.01.09 19:52:00 - [3] - Quote just to clarify we have a very long list of people we would love to see run, though it seems hardly any of them have shown an interest so far. Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2719	Posted - 2014.01.09 21:05:00 - [4] - Quote Fox Gaden wrote: Aero Yassavi wrote: There is some truth to this all, though. If CCP is going to champion this as an election, then it doesn't make much sense that they would be pushing certain people for the spots. Not saying there is anything wrong with that, in fact it really makes more sense (to avoid popularity contests), but if that is the case then you can't really call this an election. CPM0 is not CCP. CPM0 is hoping that the people elected to replace them are competent to do the job. CPM0 is likely getting very nervous about the pool of clowns who have announced their candidacy so far. Only one or two serious candidates as far as I can see. CPM0 read the forums, so they obviously would have an idea of who the people are who are intelligent, balanced, and committed enough to do a good job. Of course they are hoping that some of those people will run. Jenza said she contacted one promising candidate privately AFTER they announced they were running. Jenza did not even say who that person was, or who the other people CPM0 might support are. I donGÇÖt see any evidence that they are pushing certain people for the spots. Sir, you are a scholar and a gentleman. Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2725	Posted - 2014.01.09 22:21:00 - [5] - Quote Tebu Gan wrote: Vote Tebu Gan, he won't be a ** like most of the current CPMs, and FREE BEER for everyone when I get elected. Ok jokes aside, . Nevermind, I just spilled ketchup on my keyboard. Now I'm pisssssed. Edit Now I remember, does CCP pay you or is that a volunteer position. Would have to be some dedicated fellas to volunteer! so.... you are putting your hand up for CPM and yet you dont know that it is in fact a voluntary position.... good luck on your campaign.... Quote:** If anything I think what jenza is trying to get at is that people should be less focused on how visible candidates are, and more on what they do and what they are capable of doing if given such a position. More often than not, the quiet one in the room is often the one thinking about what they're going to say, rather than just saying whatever comes to mind. This, and i want any person who has just put up a fancy looking post with a lot of promises if they get into the CPM to actually demonstrate what they can do for the community. Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2731	Posted - 2014.01.10 11:14:00 - [6] - Quote aurum and real money will never be a factor in voting. Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2731	Posted - 2014.01.10 11:28:00 - [7] - Quote can't play dust wrote: jenza aranda wrote: aurum and real money will never be a factor in voting. But you have to spend real money to be able to vote for CSM in EVE Online. In the form of keeping your subscription active for election. And you CAN have multiple active accounts in EVE. Chribba owns 10 (or more?). So you can cast multiple votes via separate accounts if you don't mind spending money on it. Please explain... At essence this is a free to play game, and there are plenty of very serious players out there who for one reason or another will not/can not pay for aurum. Cutting those people out is simply unfair. Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2733	Posted - 2014.01.10 12:52:00 - [8] - Quote proof and examples or GTFO and take your tin foil hat off. Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki
jenza aranda BetaMax. 2752	Posted - 2014.01.10 21:03:00 - [9] - Quote TheD1CK wrote: So anyone not involved making videos or gaining popularity on forums, probably won't be considered.... that doesn't seem biased at all I'm not trying to upset anyone here but we need some changes in what has been put forward to CCP and what is being pushed to be implemented.. I dont see how its not fair considering these people are the ones activly helping the community for a long time now. Dust 514 101 // Dust 514 Wiki