THE GREY CARDINAL wrote:People need to chill out. If you are unhappy with the current memmbers then just remember that this is just an innitial intake of what CCP called a beta version of the CPM for DUST 514. If this is to be a democratic thing moving forward, where the community will vote in the members, then those who aren't fit for the role will be weeded out.
I am unhappy with the current members of the CPM. But not from a perspective that calls into question their capabilities to perform the role since I believe the individuals chosen are capable. My beef extends from the fact that I believe CCP is showing favoritism.
And make no mistake, favoritism IS being shown:
Kain Spero, former member of Betamax.
Ironwolf, member of Betamax.
jenza aranda, ceo of Betamax.
Hans Jagerblizten, former member of Betamax.
"Oh but its okay! CCP can appoint the CPM because we are in beta!" I call bull****. The fact that we are in a beta is in "title" anyway. People are paying real money into this game, an attribute not shared with the every day run of the muck "beta." It is generally known and accepted by the player base (at least by the bitter vets) that Dust 514 being considered a beta is just an excuse for why it has remained in the current dreary state it is in.
The fact is that Dust 514 is diverse with multiple cultures being represented. You have the hardcore fpsers, like those that came form MAG. You also have current and veteran New Eden denizens. You also have the casual new player that picked up the game (I mean beta, even though its marketed with: "download full game"). Are all the aforementioned cultures being represented by the appointed CPM?
Why the favoritism? I have a theory. "God forbid CCP choose individuals associated with Goons or TEST for CPM!" Because we all know that if they went in that direction, all the "non-veteran New Eden pubbies" may perceive that as favoritism towards Goons; given to them from CCP on a silver platter. Say it isn't so! And for what? Fear. Fear that Dust 514 won't get up off the ground because the pubbies would get their toes stepped on and lose steam for this game. Fear that showing any additional good will to Goons or TEST (in Dust 514) will cause the pubbies to gain "why bother" syndrome. ("Why bother, if we are only going to get stomped by Goons and TEST in the end. Oh hell, CCP keeps giving them more and more attention, we won't last a chance!")
I understand CCP's decision making for the CPM, contrary to what other's may claim. But the bottom line is this: Don't forget that Dust 514 is made up of diverse groups and cultures. Don't forget that the CPM should represent the entire Dust 514 player base and not a select (and pandered to) few.
And most of all, don't forget those of us that helped make New Eden great in the first place; those of us that intend to continue on doing just that...