[Discussion/Member] March Nominations thread

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2008-03-08 05:48pm

I figured since this seemed to be forgotten and we're already well into the month, we might as well get a run on. Even though we can take as long as we want (and we seem to have some potential choicees)

So, I figure, let the nominations roll in.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2008-03-08 07:34pm

*snicker* I was wondering when those people who'd bitched about the lack of nominations would make a thread. It's supposed to be the Second of each Month.

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2008-03-08 08:58pm

LadyTevar wrote:*snicker* I was wondering when those people who'd bitched about the lack of nominations would make a thread. It's supposed to be the Second of each Month.

Well the floor is open starting the 2nd of each month so technically so long as the thread opens before the 24th its valid.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2008-03-08 11:02pm

Ok, once again, I'll post-hausomusly nominate "Fluffy Wong"

Post by **Coyote** » 2008-03-08 11:20pm

Some of us are on, uhhh... metric calendars. Yeah. That's it.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2008-03-09 12:21am

Yeah well, I've had some medical emrgencies in the family to deal with, so this rather slipped my mind and all until today. (not that I'd expect anyone to precognitivelly know that, at least.)

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2008-03-09 12:27am

LadyTevar wrote:*snicker* I was wondering when those people who'd bitched about the lack of nominations would make a thread. It's supposed to be the Second of each Month.

funny, I thought you didn't want the Senate to grow anymore.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2008-03-09 12:57am

Knife wrote:
LadyTevar wrote:*snicker* I was wondering when those people who'd bitched about the lack of nominations would make a thread. It's supposed to be the Second of each Month.
funny, I thought you didn't want the Senate to grow anymore.

You'll note, Sen. Knife, that while I knew what date it was last Sunday, I did not bother to start a thread, nor did I remind others who might have wished to do so.

Sometimes, all one has to do is wait, and nominations will die of their own accord.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2008-03-09 01:01am

LadyTevar wrote: You'll note, Sen. Knife, that while I knew what date it was last Sunday, I did not bother to start a thread, nor did I remind others who might have wished to do so. Sometimes, all one has to do is wait, and nominations will die of their own accord.

Errr... why would you start a new thread upon it? However with a post like;

she who wants to look innocent wrote:*snicker* I was wondering when those people who'd bitched about the lack of nominations would make a thread. It's supposed to be the Second of each Month.

I just kind of took it as 'implied' that you didn't want another Senate nom. thread. Considering this one wasn't on the 2nd and all. Just an observation.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2008-03-09 01:08am

My dear Knife, you are misunderstanding my source of amusement. It is not that there was a late thread started. It was that of all the people commenting in another thread, *none* of them took the time to make a real nomination thread, despite CmdWilkins explicit instructions on when the Rules state to do so.

Thus, my amusement in counting off the days it took for someone to start this thread. However, you are correct, I am still not sure if we should continue growing the Senate. There should be a maximum number of Senators, otherwise we get to the point where only the 'elite posters' are Senators and the peons are those we have countlessly deemed unworthy.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2008-03-09 01:14am

LadyTevar wrote:My dear Knife, you are misunderstanding my source of amusement. It is not that there was a late thread started. It was that of all the people commenting in another thread, *none* of them took the time to make a real nomination thread, despite CmdWilkins explicit instructions on when the Rules state to do so.

Milady T, your logic in this instance is overwhelming and I must confess I bow to your wisdom on this particular topic.

Thus, my amusement in counting off the days it took for someone to start this thread.

*bows* Your grace.

However, you are correct, I am still not sure if we should continue growing the Senate. There should be a maximum number of Senators, otherwise we get to the point where only the 'elite posters' are Senators and the peons are those we have countlessly deemed unworthy.

As much as I want to pick a fight....I can not on this issue.

Post by **Edi** » 2008-03-09 05:07am

Right - so how about the actual nominations?

I nominate Stas Bush. Just a few of his contributions:

The revisionist history thread
Russian food crisis thread
Soviet inductrialization history

There are more, but it's a lot of work digging it up. He's been very active and has a very good track record in debates on various subjects. He has also done a lot to educate the board in general about what life looks like in Russia, which should not be discounted. Many of us are too ignorant of that because such things do not feature in the prevalent news sources used here very much. There are also some fairly memorable debates between him and me from the time he had just registered regarding WW2 events, especially how they relate to our respective countries.

Of the possible candidates we have on the board, he's easily the best one. Can I get somebody to second the nomination?

Post by **Surlethe** » 2008-03-09 07:53am

I'll second Stas Bush.

Post by **Coyote** » 2008-03-09 08:15am

Viva Stas!

The Duchess of Zeon · Post by **The Duchess of Zeon** » 2008-03-09 03:06pm

I also support Stas.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2008-03-09 03:45pm

If memory serves, it was actually an argument with Stas that was used as part of my nomination.

That being said, yes to Stas.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2008-03-09 03:51pm

Yes to Stas.

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2008-03-09 07:34pm

Okay folks I get it, everyone is nominating Stas. This thread is for nominations and seconds. We don't need thirds, fourths, etc.

seanrobertson · Post by **seanrobertson** » 2008-03-10 08:35pm

We need at least some kind of opposition to Stas -- if not from nays then in the form of another nominee. I nominate Ted C who, IMNSHO, should have been one of the founding Senators of this august body.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2008-03-11 11:27am

seanrobertson wrote:We need at least some kind of opposition to Stas -- if not from nays then in the form of another nominee. I nominate Ted C who, IMNSHO, should have been one of the founding Senators of this august body.

I'm not familiar with him .. could you provide examples?

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2008-03-11 07:24pm

Hey I suggested nominating Fuzzy Wong, as an honorary Senator/Senator Emeritas since I feel comfortable with the size of the present group, and keep suggesting a late and lamented dog as an option instead of a regular user....

Mad · Post by **Mad** » 2008-03-12 11:04am

seanrobertson wrote:I nominate Ted C who, IMNSHO, should have been one of the founding Senators of this august body.

I'll second the nomination of Ted C.

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2008-03-12 05:03pm

Very well Ted C and Stas are now nominated.

Also we could use either of the senators who are supporting TedC's candidacy providing a link to relevant material for the rest of the Senate to review.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2008-03-14 03:27am

I'll have to dig. I know Ted pretty well personally because he runs in some of the same circles that Brian Young and Sean run in (IE Mike Curtis, Wayne, etc.) and Ted C has been heavily involevd in Babtech (he's done alot of the claculators on the site for eaxmple.)

i know he was involved with Darkstar debates (at least on Spacebattles) and I think he's dealt with Rabid Fivers (like Adarx when he came onto SB.. or maybe it was Elizar.. I only remember that cuz I was playing proxy.)

I'll try to dig some stuff up. But isn't he also an admin of the SD.net wiki too? That maybe could stand for something.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2008-03-14 07:58am

Those are worthy accomplishments... but what has he done of late?