Aeon Amadi
Edimmu Warfighters
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2014.03.08 20:27:00 -
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I've yet to find anyone I want to vote for (which is bad because I've told other players that if I couldn't find someone I wanted to vote for, let alone seven representatives, I would wind up running myself...). I certainly know more about what I don't want in a candidate than what I do want.
What I would like to see in a candidate is someone that doesn't fall into the usual non-sense of "I will represent everyone in the community". This is, to put it bluntly, bullshit. It is impossible to do this and if you don't believe me try delegating any AV vs Tank argument at any stage of Dust 514's lifespan.
I don't want a candidate that will be vocal as hell during election season and then absolutely silent after elected. If I wanted this, I'd look toward the CSM for my candidates.
I don't want a candidate that is a push-over but at the same time I don't want a candidate that will stubbornly stick to their beliefs no matter what is provided as evidence to them. This isn't to say that all evidence provided is 100% irrefutable and factual but it should at least cross the candidate for consideration before they retort with their counter argument.
I don't want a candidate that is "an advocate for 'x'". Seriously, if you're playing the role of advocate for scouts... or heavies... or tankers... You're not free-form enough to represent the community as a whole and will probably be bias against that playstyle's counters, despite what you may say.
I don't want a candidate that is vindictive toward "flavor of the month" players or players from "district locking" corporations. If you're bias against a certain group due to short-comings in the game's mechanics you're on a sure path to bias when presented information later on. Players should not feel punishment for taking advantage of what the game has to offer at the time, this is like getting angry at people who take advantage of coupons at a grocery store.
Just a few things I feel rather strongly about. /shrug
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