[Discussion] Revokation of Death's Title

Post by **Coyote** » 2008-08-08 08:41am

I got this from DEATH in my PM box this morning:

Hello Coyote.
I'd like to petition the senate, or mods about the removal of my custom title.

I've been a member in decent standing with the title for far longer than my period without it, and worse than I by far have been banned and restored in that time-frame.
I'll maintain and improve on my good behavior, thanks/first born offspring sacrifice in advance, D.

Thanks

I personally believe that DEATH has shown progress, and feel it is time to remove the Retarded Spambot title.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2008-08-08 09:46am

I second the motion.

Ted C · Post by **Ted C** » 2008-08-08 10:15am

I would say "let a poll be posted", then.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2008-08-08 11:20pm

I think he's harmless. Go ahead.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2008-08-08 11:30pm

He is harmless now, still mostly useless, but just mostly.

Rather than post a poll I say simply, who will speak against him? No need for costly polls or votes or all night debate sessions if no one wants him to remain titled.

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2008-08-09 12:15am

As with most discussions Governors are, of course, free to post a vote once the motion has been seconded provided they notify the whip, however I would recommend holding off on a vote for at least a day or two. I say this mostly to give a chance for comment by more members before opening a vote.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2008-08-09 12:37am

Mr Bean wrote:He is harmless now, still mostly useless, but just mostly.

I can think of alot of "mostly useless" people on this board, as long as they remain harmless they aren't a problem.

Post by **Edi** » 2008-08-09 03:16am

Go right ahead and remove it. He's learned better since his worst days, so no reason to keep the title on him. Especially since the purpose of derogatory titles is also to prod people to change the ways that got them those titles. Seems it has worked in Death's case.

Post by **Kuja** » 2008-08-09 04:30pm

This has actually crossed my mind before. I approve of the motion.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2008-08-09 05:10pm

I’d rubber stamp a title removal; how about if no one is strongly against it the title is removed at the end of the weekend? If someone objects it will have to be a poll.

Post by **Simplicius** » 2008-08-09 10:42pm

No objection here.

Connor MacLeod · Post by **Connor MacLeod** » 2008-08-09 11:22pm

I can always point out that if at some point after removing he descends to previous levels (or worse) we can simply use the "fistr striike" (and the fact he's abused our goodwill) to come down on him even harder next time (IE something worse than a title).

I do assume at least he's intelligent enough to NOT test us that way, ,though.

Patrick Degan · Post by **Patrick Degan** » 2008-08-09 11:37pm

Let him up.

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2008-08-09 11:52pm

The proper call to get a rubber stamp would be for a request for unanimous consent and if there are no objections then a motion passes. We obviously aren't THAT bureacratic yet but I'd say it would serve pretty well in this case if there are no objections or requests for an actual vote within say 24 hours.

Total aside I am now sorely tempted to add a means for unanimous consent motions to pass...yeah I'm not actually going to propose changing the rules for that but yeah.

Post by **Surlethe** » 2008-08-10 08:12am

He has improved greatly. Revoke the title.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2008-08-10 12:41pm

Lift the title.

Post by **Broomstick** » 2008-08-10 12:45pm

Lift the title

The Duchess of Zeon · Post by **The Duchess of Zeon** » 2008-08-10 04:59pm

Yeah, he's improved enough it's pointless. Lift it at will.

Eleas · Post by **Eleas** » 2008-08-10 05:27pm

May it evaporate.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2008-08-10 08:08pm

suggestion?

"Mostly Harmless"

yeah, I know I've had that one for a long time, but I love HHGttG

or how about Pan Galactic Garble Blaster?

Post by **K. A. Pital** » 2008-08-11 02:51am

Yeah, would do. He's an okay fellow as far as I gathered from conversations with him.

Ender · Post by **Ender** » 2008-08-11 05:17pm

abstain

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2008-08-11 08:17pm

There have been no calls for a vote so while there isn't a set procedure for it I would say that the motion carries unanimous consent.

Noble Ire · Post by **Noble Ire** » 2008-08-12 07:27pm

That seems reasonable. Unless there is an objection from a member of this assembly, there doesn't seem to be much need for a separate vote thread (although, considering matters of procedure and quorum, having one as a formality wouldn't hurt, either).

Post by **Coyote** » 2008-08-28 09:47am

Has this been acted on, out of curiosity?