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Because I'm trying to stave off a dam-burst of frivolous nominations for the sake of silliness, and because one got through doesn't mean they all should?Enigam wrote:Does Colefax have any? No? But his nomination has been accepted. Why not Shroomy?Coyote wrote:Rationales? Links to evidence of greatness in the field?
Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:That said, I nominate Ray245.
Personally I think the Senate should set a membership limit of how many can be admitted. I think what we have now is good enough. The only time there should be a Senate nomination is if one or more Senators quit the Senate or are kicked out. Constantly voting in more will eventually split the board into good posters and the dregs.Coyote wrote:<snip>Because I'm trying to stave off a dam-burst of frivolous nominations for the sake of silliness, and because one got through doesn't mean they all should?
It's Colefax in particular I'm thinking of. He's a good guy and he's come a long way, showing an ability to grow and learn, so I'm not ruling him out in the future, but I think more time is needed.
Limit Senate size and replace members when necessary.You do know that it is not to be taken serious?Formless wrote:Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:That said, I nominate Ray245.
Okay, the guy is obviously enthusiastic enough, but are you seriously suggesting that we want someone who has proposed more stupid ideas than everyone else in here combined to have a podium in the senate itself? He's a nice enough guy, and he does have a certain childlike innocence about him, but he hardly uses the kind of intelligence and self control that is expected of a senator.
His contributions to the board have been overwhelming. Further, he has better name-recognition than almost everyone, and some of the highest board response to his posts specifically of anyone here!Formless wrote:Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:That said, I nominate Ray245.
Okay, the guy is obviously enthusiastic enough, but are you seriously suggesting that we want someone who has proposed more stupid ideas than everyone else in here combined to have a podium in the senate itself? He's a nice enough guy, and he does have a certain childlike innocence about him, but he hardly uses the kind of intelligence and self control that is expected of a senator.
Shroom Man 777 wrote:Yeah, but you'll never catch me in a SRS BSNSS debate with facts and equations and proofs thrown around. It'll be a cold day in hell when I can stand toe to toe in a Coliseum-style debate against any of those... brained people. But if it happens, that will mean I am smarterers and have things like... knowledge!
Haha, Shroomy in the Senate. Ray, you have funny ideas.
Besides, nomination's over. STRAK is now a Super Special SDN Senator of Snarkcastic Speakingness.
(I'd make a better Senator than Socks though)
(Like, I wouldn't've approved the House of Commons and stuff)
I already track those who don't vote and currently there are 3 who have been declared "Inactive" due to lack of voting. As to misbehavior elsewhere the updated Seante Rules provide for a vote to remove a member who has basically fucked up.Enigma wrote:That said there should also be a stricter guidelines for Senatorial conduct. Picking fights with one another would result in some form of punishment with repeat offenders kicked out. Ditto for those who do not vote in the threads requiring them to.
Ah, but the question is, are those responses positive... or negative? See, by the same argument, we should recognize Darkstar for his high name recognition! Sure, he has epically stupid things to say, but he sure is famous!Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:His contributions to the board have been overwhelming. Further, he has better name-recognition than almost everyone, and some of the highest board response to his posts specifically of anyone here!
Silly Formless, banned people can't become senators!Formless wrote: Ah, but the question is, are those responses positive... or negative? See, by the same argument, we should recognize Darkstar for his high name recognition!
CmdrWilkens wrote:I already track those who don't vote and currently there are 3 who have been declared "Inactive" due to lack of voting. As to misbehavior elsewhere the updated Seante Rules provide for a vote to remove a member who has basically fucked up.Enigma wrote:That said there should also be a stricter guidelines for Senatorial conduct. Picking fights with one another would result in some form of punishment with repeat offenders kicked out. Ditto for those who do not vote in the threads requiring them to.
Ah, but the point was that stupid people shouldn't either! And Darkstar counts as BOTH!Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:Silly Formless, banned people can't become senators!
Wouldn't that leave out [Unpopular Senator here]?Formless wrote:Ah, but the point was that stupid people shouldn't either! And Darkstar counts as BOTH!Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:Silly Formless, banned people can't become senators!
Oh, what the hell. I ACCEPT my nomination.CmdrWilkens wrote:Starting the 2nd of each month the HoC is free to nominate a whole new slate. That said you have been nominated and seconded, are you refusing the nomination?
No, I think they are all pretty intelligent, its just that some of them are asshats.Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:Wouldn't that leave out [Unpopular Senator here]?Formless wrote:Ah, but the point was that stupid people shouldn't either! And Darkstar counts as BOTH!Nieztchean Uber-Amoeba wrote:Silly Formless, banned people can't become senators!
You annoyed that you've not been nominated? I know I am!havokeff wrote:You guys are fucking ridiculous.
Hell no. Under the new system, I can nominate myself, which is always fucking lame, and I'm 99% sure there are people that would second me, either for the "LULZ" or because they like what I have to say, strange as that may be.Zuul wrote:You annoyed that you've not been nominated? I know I am!havokeff wrote:You guys are fucking ridiculous.
Don't get me wrong, I like Tubbs and have always defended him and helped him out as best I could, but his posts are no where near what they need to be, to be a serious consideration.Uh, he's a Governor so he's already in the Senate by default.Bluewolf wrote:I would like to nominate Master of Ossus. Why? He is a really coherent and solid poster and to be honest one of our best when it comes to posts on economics which is very fitting in these times. Plus he is not a forum "old boy" or something like that.
He is a Mod already. Why would he want to be a Senator. He ACTUALLY has some SAY in how things go around here.Bluewolf wrote:I would like to nominate Master of Ossus. Why? He is a really coherent and solid poster and to be honest one of our best when it comes to posts on economics which is very fitting in these times. Plus he is not a forum "old boy" or something like that.
So YOU are just trolling for LULZ?Bluewolf wrote:Well then I will go with Colfax and if I can not do that, Shroomy.
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