CSM7 – Grimmash on Gaming

Quickie Update – CSM Endorsements

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Grimmash

Real Life and Eve Corp issues have dominated the last few weeks of my down time and will continue to do so, hence my apparent fall of the face of the earth. That said, I wanted to get my CSM Votes/Endorsements on the record. I have three votes, and here’s how I cast them: Hans Jagerblitzen I listened to many podcasts, read many blogs and posts, and Hans is my favorite amongst many good candidates this year who seem to be using the logic of a rising tide lifting all ships, as opposed to focusing on one or two pet areas. But he was the most outspoken and eloquent, and got my vote. He also found my blog, which means he was looking rather hard for people to ask to vote for him. I hope he works as hard at solving issues on the CSM and his campaign seems to promise. Seleene Love him, hate him, he knows CCP, he knows how to work with them, and he isn’t afraid to call CCP out on things. I am voting for him because I think he brings a little “insider understanding” to the CSM side of the table, and he can Continue Reading →

Blog-a-Day 19: CSM7

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Grimmash

Poetic Stanziel sometimes posts community discussion questions, with the most recent being: Question #019 Do you know who you will be voting for in the upcoming CSM7 elections? If not, who are you following closely? Here is my response: First off, I have not decided who I will vote for. I will not be voting for null bloc candidates, as I assume they will have no trouble getting the votes needed. Those blocs will game the system a bit to try and split the other voting blocs, which are much less organized. Others have written about this already, and Mittens has talked about the shortcomings and benefits of the CSM voting system in more than a few places. I am also not terribly concerned about most of the incumbents. If they are running again, a vote for them is effectively a referendum vote. I am following a few candidates though, so here are my thoughts on the ones I am aware of. And yes, I used most of Seismic Stan’s links for the candidates, because although I have been browsing Jita Park, it was easier. Hans Jagerblitzen I have a post up already on this guy. He seems to have Continue Reading →

CSM7: Hans Jagerblitzen

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Grimmash

So Hans Jagerblitzen, in an effort for publicity and to court my vote, went so far as to find my blog and put a comment up linking to his blog, and even posted the comment on a post that talked about CSM7. He’s got my vote for organization at the very least! But seriously, I read Hans’ manifesto of sorts, and I think he is a very thoughtful addition to the CSM 7 race. Although I do not agree with all his stances, I find the effort he spent thinking about issues, compiling his thoughts in a mostly coherent document, and crediting/admitting lack of knowledge on some issues are all good qualities in a CSM candidate. He should pique interest, especially in the Faction Warfare and High Sec player bases he seems to be courting. Hans seems to know where he stands (on the outside, looking in on the bloc voters and the fractured high sec mobs), and does not claim to be the end all candidate, but rather someone who wants to provide a reasoned voice to the CSM and CCP. I agree with many members of the Eve community who have already given most, if not all, of the “full” Continue Reading →

CSM7: The Blanding

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Grimmash

I am waiting for something to happen in CSM7 land. So far we know most of CSM6 is going to run again. Here are my brief thoughts on each, with asterices: The Mitanni – CFC will get him elected, so no point in even paying attention. UAxDeath – Not sure what he ever did. Two Step* – I like this Two Step, talks a lot, even if I do not agree with some of what he says. Seleene* – Useful knowledge of CCP and Eve Meissa Anunthial* – Posts frequently on the forums, so hooray! Trebor Deahdoow* – Another communicative CSM. Prometheus Exenthal – Who? Elise Randolph – Again, who? Not already on the CSM but making noise: Kelduum Revaan – Eve Uni CEO, no substantial info or platform yet. Mintrolio – “I Love All Secs!” campaign is funny but uninformative. T’amber – Moar pink ships, smaller boobs and Serious Business. Probably more interesting than Prometheus, but hey, that’s not hard. And that’s about it so far. I think I saw someone nominating Chribba, but I have doubts. Ripard Teg made a pass at the pretty girl in the bar, then talked himself out of it in a weird bait-and-switch Continue Reading →