At 1/13/05 05:58 PM, _SCD_ wrote: Im pretty sure EK will get in next update, infact, i would bet my months wages on it.
I'll bet you *wink*
At 1/13/05 07:58 PM, EKRegulus wrote: I prefer to call myself a contender. You would be the underdog in the next voting process. Hopefully, you can challenge me. A close fight is always more interesting for red and then for the others when the results are posted into this topic.
A close race would be fun. The underdog will fight it to the end my friend. It won't surprise me if you get in though, good luck to you.
At 1/13/05 10:23 PM, M-A-R-C-U-S wrote: only after people like me have voted :P haha.
Ya, well... i hope i least get a sympathy vote. lol. ^_^
RC sends an email to all us regulars saying 'vote on these ppl' we get a choice of about 9-15 i'd say, and we get to vote for 3.
then he gives us the list of regulars underneath that where we can vote ppl OUT if we think they dont post or what have you.
Ya, that is the way i understood it. So everything seems to be clear in my eyes.
At 1/14/05 07:59 AM, Myst_Williams wrote:At 1/13/05 07:58 PM, EKRegulus wrote: I prefer to call myself a contender. You would be the underdog in the next voting process. Hopefully, you can challenge me. A close fight is always more interesting for red and then for the others when the results are posted into this topic.A close race would be fun. The underdog will fight it to the end my friend. It won't surprise me if you get in though, good luck to you.
Heh, well, a close race is always fun. Doesn't matter who is racing, but this next election will be interesting, because I'm including TheJoe324 in it as well. I clarified the rules, and he is now eligible. We'll see what happens. I do think that EK will get in, but I'm just not sure...
At 1/13/05 10:23 PM, M-A-R-C-U-S wrote: only after people like me have voted :P haha.Ya, well... i hope i least get a sympathy vote. lol. ^_^
Heh, the simpathy vote is always good, but it just doesn't compare to actually doing what is required to get in. You have been helping out, and that's really nice of you, so maybe you'll get lucky. At least you'll be able to see how many votes you get when I post the results on Feb 1st. Good luck MW ^_^
RC sends an email to all us regulars saying 'vote on these ppl' we get a choice of about 9-15 i'd say, and we get to vote for 3.Ya, that is the way i understood it. So everything seems to be clear in my eyes.
then he gives us the list of regulars underneath that where we can vote ppl OUT if we think they dont post or what have you.
*whew* I'm glad that I don't have to clarify anymore. I've been doing that since the beginning of this thread. Starts to get old after a while, but if I keep on clarifing the rules, then I guess I need to keep everyone updated.
Glad I have some intelligent people helping me explain this thread to other people.
Good night all, and once again, congrats to SCD for hitting 10,000 posts!
At 1/13/05 05:55 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Ya, i suppose. They should post at least once a week though. Some of the names i don't even recognize. But ya, thinking about it, once your in... your in. I just wish they kept to it. : )
Yes it would be nice to see them post more, maby some of them will make an appearence soon ?
At 1/13/05 05:58 PM, _SCD_ wrote: Im pretty sure EK will get in next update, infact, i would bet my months wages on it.
Not much then ? ohhhh ; )
At 1/14/05 08:08 AM, HK47 wrote: Heh, well, a close race is always fun. Doesn't matter who is racing, but this next election will be interesting, because I'm including TheJoe324 in it as well. I clarified the rules, and he is now eligible. We'll see what happens. I do think that EK will get in, but I'm just not sure...
Oh ya, well he probably will. But, we will just have to wait and see.
Heh, the simpathy vote is always good, but it just doesn't compare to actually doing what is required to get in.
Which is?
You have been helping out, and that's really nice of you, so maybe you'll get lucky. At least you'll be able to see how many votes you get when I post the results on Feb 1st.
Ya, i wonder how many i'll rack in. Thanks for the 'good luck'... I have been trying to learn and help out all at ounce. This one probably isn't my month since i have only been around for a couple weeks, but i'm going to be around for months still...
*whew* I'm glad that I don't have to clarify anymore. I've been doing that since the beginning of this thread. Starts to get old after a while, but if I keep on clarifing the rules, then I guess I need to keep everyone updated.
I guess it would, but now that i got it... i will be helping out and explaining to all those newer then me for ya.
At 1/14/05 07:59 AM, Myst_Williams wrote: A close race would be fun. The underdog will fight it to the end my friend. It won't surprise me if you get in though, good luck to you.
Darn it! Why is everyone thinking that I will easily make it? You are all so wrong.
At 1/14/05 08:08 AM, HK47 wrote: Heh, well, a close race is always fun. Doesn't matter who is racing, but this next election will be interesting, because I'm including TheJoe324 in it as well. I clarified the rules, and he is now eligible. We'll see what happens. I do think that EK will get in, but I'm just not sure...
Here's my optimistic prediction:
-TheJoe324
-Jonthomson if he's included
-Alkador
-SeeD
-Myst_Williams
-Tom
-Gfoxclock
-LevelUpLounger
-Dave
-the guy that was kicked once
-anyone else that did browse this forum
-anyone else that didn't even browse this forum
-anyone else that doesn't even know that NG exists
-EK dude will be last with 0 vote.
No need to discuss about it.
At 1/14/05 05:04 PM, EKRegulus wrote:At 1/14/05 07:59 AM, Myst_Williams wrote: A close race would be fun. The underdog will fight it to the end my friend. It won't surprise me if you get in though, good luck to you.Darn it! Why is everyone thinking that I will easily make it? You are all so wrong.
Well, i was reading back on some old poasts. And you lost be one tie breaking vote. You both had 9, really, so who says that their opnion has changed over only a month, right? As much as iwould like to say that i will get in, i have only been here for two weeks, so some of the guys might not even know who i am. Optimistically i am looking for a third finish, unless 'TheJoe' (right?) gets more votes, but i have never seen him post and don't know who he is.
Here's my optimistic prediction:
-TheJoe324
-Jonthomson if he's included
-Alkador
-SeeD
-Myst_Williams
A sad fifth. Well, not bad for a newcomer. I'm shooting for better. ^_^
Plus, i like you Ek, so why wouldn't they. You seem like a decent guy and i don't think opinion can change much in only amonth, but i could have missed out on some fight or something, i am not sure.
At 1/14/05 06:48 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: A sad fifth. Well, not bad for a newcomer. I'm shooting for better. ^_^
Bleh, I'm a sad 10th. I don't even have a name... and I only have 2 weeks to try to re-establish my tarnished reputation :(
BTW, yes this IS the beginning of my bid for re-election :p
At 1/14/05 06:52 PM, --delteated-- wrote:At 1/14/05 06:48 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: A sad fifth. Well, not bad for a newcomer. I'm shooting for better. ^_^Bleh, I'm a sad 10th. I don't even have a name... and I only have 2 weeks to try to re-establish my tarnished reputation :(
10th aint so bad. Good luck to ya. I actually havn't seen you around before until today... so i didn't even know your name.
You were kicked? huh?
At 1/14/05 06:48 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Well, i was reading back on some old poasts. And you lost be one tie breaking vote.
Breaking vote? I lost because Kiba's ID was lower. That's how he was chosen.
You both had 9, really, so who says that their opnion has changed over only a month, right?
It happened before. I don't see why it wouldn't now.
As much as iwould like to say that i will get in, i have only been here for two weeks, so some of the guys might not even know who i am. Optimistically i am looking for a third finish, unless 'TheJoe' (right?) gets more votes, but i have never seen him post and don't know who he is.
He's a BBS and review mod. He used to be very active in this forum. He still comes at least once per day.
A sad fifth. Well, not bad for a newcomer. I'm shooting for better. ^_^
Hey, it wasn't supposed to be a serious prediction :)
Nah, I didn't really participate into a flame war lately.
At 1/14/05 06:52 PM, --delteated-- wrote: Bleh, I'm a sad 10th. I don't even have a name... and I only have 2 weeks to try to re-establish my tarnished reputation :(
It wasn't a serious list....oh yeah, I didn't want to make a mistake into your username and I was too lazy to open another window.
At 1/14/05 07:11 PM, Myst_Williams wrote:
10th aint so bad. Good luck to ya. I actually havn't seen you around before until today... so i didn't even know your name.
You were kicked? huh?
Yup, I was kicked. I was actually one of the original regulars, I seem to remember, (check it out, back on page 4 of this very thread) but I had to stop coming to NG because my other life (to keep all those silly people who say "BUT TEH INTERWEB IS REEL" happy) was more important to me. I also stopped checking my gmail, as it was just full of spam, and I forgot that Red was gonna be sending emails to me about voting. Therefore, I was kicked. BUT now I'm back with a vengeance, and if I do get back on, I'll give Red a proper email addy so it won't happen again (end grovel)
At 1/14/05 07:16 PM, EKRegulus wrote: Breaking vote? I lost because Kiba's ID was lower. That's how he was chosen.
Oh, well when iread the post it said smething about a newcomer breaking the tie... i must have gotten confused or read it wrong.
It happened before. I don't see why it wouldn't now.
You're not very optimistic, huh?
He's a BBS and review mod. He used to be very active in this forum. He still comes at least once per day.
Gotcha! ^_^
Hey, it wasn't supposed to be a serious prediction :)
Ya, i know, but is that implying that you were being kind on my fifth placement. lol.
Nah, I didn't really participate into a flame war lately.
Well, we are proud of you for it... : )
At 1/14/05 07:17 PM, --delteated-- wrote: Yup, I was kicked. I was actually one of the original regulars, I seem to remember, (check it out, back on page 4 of this very thread) but I had to stop coming to NG because my other life (to keep all those silly people...
Oh, well that sucks to be kicked off, but sometimes other things come first. Well now that i know you've already been on, that makes me think you have a better chance on making it back on, but i don't know how active you were back then, because i wasn't around.
But anyway, nice to have you back.
At 1/14/05 07:17 PM, --delteated-- wrote: Therefore, I was kicked. BUT now I'm back with a vengeance, and if I do get back on, I'll give Red a proper email addy so it won't happen again (end grovel)
Actually, when the whole 'Voted out' thing was implemented, I suggested that the people voted out should not need to be re-elected if they decided to return - kind of like reserves in a soccer team. The fact that a user has been a Regular in the past, and has therefore proved him/herself to be of worth in Wi/Ht, should be enough. I don't know how the other Regulars would feel about it, but I'd be more than happy to see you back on the list, as well as the next elected Regular (even though I don't know you very well, since you were mostly active during my 9 month AWOL period)
At 1/14/05 08:10 PM, Denvish wrote:
stuff
Thanks for the support, but I'm not expecting any special favours. If I have to be re-elected, I'll wait my turn...
At 1/15/05 04:25 AM, --delteated-- wrote:At 1/14/05 08:10 PM, Denvish wrote: stuff
Bob, I do appreciate your input, but I think I'm going to stick to my guns on this one as well. Here is my reasoning. First off, I would agree that --delteated-- is a great guy, but none of the members, as well as I, know if he is going to stick around longer than a few days. I mean absolutely no disrespect delteated, for this is a general observation, and could pertain to anyone. Unfortunately, there hasn't been anyone else taken off of the list, so as of right now, it sadly only applies to you.
With that in mind, I will state the rule again. If a Regular is voted out, and subsequently taken off of the list, they must start over fresh, and be voted BACK into the list like everyone else. It's only fair, simply because nobody really knows if the person in question is actually coming back, or if they are just going to make a few posts, then leave again. They MUST prove their regularity again, just like from the beginning.
Thanks for the support, but I'm not expecting any special favours. If I have to be re-elected, I'll wait my turn...
Thanks for understanding. I do hope you make it back on the list due to your coming back. I hope that you figure out a way to stay active on NG with us, without sacrificing your real life agenda, as well as your social life. There has to be a balance somewhere in everything that you do. Be a jack-of-all-trades in life. It's the best way to deal with everything.
Failure isn't what you did wrong, it's not realizing what you did wrong.
At 1/14/05 07:24 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Oh, well when iread the post it said smething about a newcomer breaking the tie... i must have gotten confused or read it wrong.
It will be different on the next update. It might be a voting tiebreaker or something else. Red knows how it will work.
At 1/14/05 08:10 PM, Denvish wrote: Actually, when the whole 'Voted out' thing was implemented, I suggested that the people voted out should not need to be re-elected if they decided to return - kind of like reserves in a soccer team.
Wow, the list wouldn't be special anymore. It could become much bigger than it is supposed to be. Then if people that were once in the list can easily get in, why can't people that aren't browsing the forum anymore can't be temporarily removed without a vote? Wouldn't it be a fair treatment?
The fact that a user has been a Regular in the past, and has therefore proved him/herself to be of worth in Wi/Ht, should be enough.
It doesn't prove that he can a regular in the future. It makes the kick voting process pointless and it could change the purpose of the list. I really don't like this idea.
but I'd be more than happy to see you back on the list, as well as the next elected Regular (even though I don't know you very well, since you were mostly active during my 9 month AWOL period)
I think that he should EARN it AGAIN. That's how it should be :)
He wasn't that active in the past. The people that decided who should be included in first list before the voting existed probably chose him because he was more active than usual exactly when the list was created.
At 1/15/05 08:31 AM, HK47 wrote: Unfortunately, there hasn't been anyone else taken off of the list, so as of right now, it sadly only applies to you.
The kick voting wasn't very efficient. Like I said in the past, the regulars are like eachother and they prefer not to vote someone out.
They MUST prove their regularity again, just like from the beginning.
Looks like we agree on that one :D
At 1/15/05 01:25 PM, EKRegulus wrote: It will be different on the next update. It might be a voting tiebreaker or something else. Red knows how it will work.
That would be fair.
It doesn't prove that he can a regular in the future. It makes the kick voting process pointless and it could change the purpose of the list. I really don't like this idea.
I agree with you o nthis one. If they failed to be a 'regular' then they are out. The whole point of the list is to be a regular.
At 1/15/05 08:31 AM, HK47 wrote: They MUST prove their regularity again, just like from the beginning.Looks like we agree on that one :D
I third that.
At 1/15/05 01:25 PM, EKRegulus wrote:
He wasn't that active in the past. The people that decided who should be included in first list before the voting existed probably chose him because he was more active than usual exactly when the list was created.
Woah woah woah. I agree that I was away and I should have to be re-elected just like the new regs, but I really beg to differ that I wasn't that active in the past. From my signup until sometime in November I posted in Wi/Ht pretty much every day. My PPD was up around Bonus's level (not that it's necessarily something to be that proud of) - how else would it still be around 8 point something when I haven't been here for 2 months??? I'm not getting any special treatment over you, so why don't you just drop it and the election can be based on our current performances. Hell, I might not even get nominated - nominations go out in about a week's time as far as I can remember and I might not have done enough by then to make it on the list!!!
At 1/15/05 04:15 PM, --delteated-- wrote: Woah woah woah. I agree that I was away and I should have to be re-elected just like the new regs, but I really beg to differ that I wasn't that active in the past. From my signup until sometime in November I posted in Wi/Ht pretty much every day. My PPD was up around Bonus's level (not that it's...
I wasn't around here when you were. I only really started posting seriously in september, so i just missed you. But i don't think he meant to say that you weren't active at all, justthat you havn't been at all lately. Don't take it too seriously, its no biggy. You will get nominated probably, but the point is... now you are here and you are again dedicated. So it is nice to have you back. and we should just leave it all at that. Sooner or later you wil lre-make the list, when, isn't really a big deal.
I, personally, am glad to have you around.
At 1/15/05 04:15 PM, --delteated-- wrote: From my signup until sometime in November I posted in Wi/Ht pretty much every day.
I guess that I missed your posts or something. I simply type what I remember. What I remember isn't necessarily the truth.
My PPD was up around Bonus's level (not that it's necessarily something to be that proud of) - how else would it still be around 8 point something when I haven't been here for 2 months???
Posts per day doesn't mean much.
There are many sections on the BBS, people don't necessarily choose a person that posts a lot, some people prefer long quoting posts to multiple posts, etc.
What I mean is that:
I need to check the content and where you did your posts to know how active/helpful you were. I didn't check it yet and I don't plan to do it unless someone obliges me.
I'm not getting any special treatment over you, so why don't you just drop it and the election can be based on our current performances.
You assume too much. I never typed that you were getting a special treatment. It's simply an idea coming from Denvish. I responded while saying that it would be a bad idea because it kills the purpose of the voting process or the list itself. Nobody said that it is happening. An idea != current process. That idea obviously concerns everyone that would be removed from that list, not just you even though you are the only one that tasted the removing action yet.
Bring it on. I'm ready for some hawt voting challenge.
I might not even get nominated
You are nominated for sure. No need to argue on that one.
You two are taking this way too seriously. You both are ignorant to each others past actions on NG and you both are making unnessecary(spell?) accustaion and remarks. So why take it any further. He claims he was active and that should be good enough, who cares if he was active. The point is, is he now? And obviously so.
I don't want to get in the middle of this, but i think it'd be best for both of you to just drop it. Otherwise, someone is going to make an ass out of themselves.
So be cool, be happy. Just relax.
Relax! (Zoolander.. ahah)
At 1/15/05 04:48 PM, EKRegulus wrote: Bring it on. I'm ready for some hawt voting challenge.
Forgive me if im wrong EKR, but if your only here to try and get on the regulars list then your here for the wrong reasons.
At 1/15/05 05:14 PM, Tom_s00 wrote: Forgive me if im wrong EKR, but if your only here to try and get on the regulars list then your here for the wrong reasons.
Here, where? In the whereis/howto forum or this topic?
At 1/15/05 05:09 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: You two are taking this way too seriously.
Probably. Although, our discussion wasn't an ugly one.
So why take it any further. He claims he was active and that should be good enough, who cares if he was active. The point is, is he now? And obviously so.
Apparently, only delteated and me cared. We can stop this discussion if it bothers anyone else or one of us.
I don't want to get in the middle of this, but i think it'd be best for both of you to just drop it. Otherwise, someone is going to make an ass out of themselves.
"is going" ... I think that I already sound like an asshole :O
Relax!
Impossible! gahahhaha!
At 1/15/05 05:27 PM, EKRegulus wrote: Probably. Although, our discussion wasn't an ugly one.
Not yet, but ifelt it heating up after your reply.
Apparently, only delteated and me cared. We can stop this discussion if it bothers anyone else or one of us.
It is not a big deal to me, i just don;t think its worth the time fighting over something so pety, you know?
"is going" ... I think that I already sound like an asshole :O
lol! Well at least your good humoured about it.
Anyway, we still got a few weeks before Feb anyway. What sucks for me is that next week and the week after i have exams and final projects. So i won't be able to get as much. GRR! O well, i suppose. I will try my best to post, but i got to study hard this year in order to get into a good Uni for next year. : P
At 1/15/05 05:32 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Not yet, but ifelt it heating up after your reply.#
I miss the fun I had with Figment on page 14. :)
At 1/15/05 05:40 PM, EKRegulus wrote:At 1/15/05 05:32 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: Not yet, but ifelt it heating up after your reply.#I miss the fun I had with Figment on page 14. :)
The fact that you just automatically remembered the number of a page amazes me. I am going to check out this 'fun' you speak of.
At 1/15/05 05:42 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: The fact that you just automatically remembered the number of a page amazes me.
I browsed the whole topic because I was bored.
I am going to check out this 'fun' you speak of.
Have fun.
At 1/15/05 06:24 PM, EKRegulus wrote: I browsed the whole topic because I was bored.
When im bored, i write. Somehow i officially feel more productive then you. ^_^
Holy crap EK and MW, you guys have been chatting it up far too much. At this rate you'll be losing consideration for inclusion votes. *turns on spam filter* >:D
At 1/13/05 07:28 PM, Myst_Williams wrote: *Cough* Maybe i am... don't count me out yet. EK watch out for us newbies.
Believe it or not, but when in comes to the Wi/Ht? timeframe I'm a newbie compared to EK. So you never know.... ;p
I don't remember doing it, but i am canadian so i generally spell it with the 'u'.
Haha! Count: 4 colour 3 color. >:P
At 1/13/05 07:42 PM, _SCD_ wrote: Man.... I went through a phase like that, you think everyone is ignoring you and they dont like you and stuff, then i realised, i didnt give a fuck what people think, if i post and dont make a difference then i will ost again, until im noticed. It works sometimes, but generally in the Wi/Ht? forum, everyone is treated as equals, so get your chin up mate, dont feel bad.
I don't really consider it a phase, considering I'm always like that. It's because I'm never really sure when someone is kidding or not. Such as in your case, I had thought you hated me whenever you made a comment concerning me. I guess I was wrong there. But there are other cases as well. Such as Recon, who never comments on anything I do or say and then posts his "Who?" in response to me dying in Alk's story. Kind of a let down even if it is a joke. ;-; I still keep on posting nonetheless in hopes people don't hate me. =)
Oh really.... Whos covering your end of the 1800 dollars then ?
Why you are of course. *Holds up your credit card.* Either way, I win. ;)
At 1/13/05 08:30 PM, --delteated-- returned:
And everyone talked a lot about it.
Welcome back delt, sorry about your being retired and all, I can always help you get back on...for a price...*wink wink* ;)
At 1/13/05 10:23 PM, M-A-R-C-U-S wrote: then he gives us the list of regulars underneath that where we can vote ppl OUT if we think they dont post or what have you.
I like that "or what have you" part. It makes everything sound as if people would vote others off for other reasons besides being inactive. </conspiricy me tells you>. =P
At 1/14/05 05:04 PM, EKRegulus wrote: Here's my optimistic prediction:
Ok, EK. Stop pulling off my pessitechnique. We all saw it in action last time and how being all sad and talking about how you can't win works in getting you in due to the irony factor. So find your own method of getting in. We all know this is what it will really look like:
EK: 8
Joe: 7
Alk: 6
Myst: 5
Del: 4
SeeD: 3
randy: 2
*********: 1
And yes those numbers mean votes not placements if you're going to try and say that. Silly, pessin00b. XD (********* = random)
At 1/14/05 07:16 PM, EKRegulus wrote: Breaking vote? I lost because Kiba's ID was lower. That's how he was chosen.
I still feel bad about that technicallity. ;-; Sorry EK, forgive me? =/
At 1/15/05 13:37 AM, Everyone had a nice little chit-chat:
Ok, good explaination on the whole retired regular thing RC. =) I'll probably e-mail you later about some potential list stuff since I can never catch you on AIM anymore with school and all. =P
EK and MW: Shut up. At least 1/3 of all those posts I see from you guys are more chatty than anything else. ):<
Wi/Ht? #28
At 1/15/05 08:31 AM, HK47 wrote: With that in mind, I will state the rule again. If a Regular is voted out, and subsequently taken off of the list, they must start over fresh, and be voted BACK into the list like everyone else
Fair enough, I didn't actually realise you'd clarified that rule. I wasn't intending to stir up controversy. The next elections are going to be interesting...
