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Subject: The 7th Column Council

Posted by: ApoX
How are you eagle? It's been like ages since we last talked, never got a reply to my email.

;) ,- ApOX


Yeah... sorry about that one. I've been rather busy this last semester; I haven’t even had time to do a Halo theory in the last 3 or so months. I don’t delete my emails, so I’ll try to find yours and reply to it;-)

Oh, and incase anyone is confused about what I’m suggesting in regards to council members, I’m saying that there should be a set number of permanent council seats and an equal number of rotating seats. For example – 7 permanent council members and 7 rotated council members = 14 members. In regards to council power, all actions, decisions, events, etc. will rest in the hands of the permanent council members. Input and new ideas can be taken from the 7 rotated seats, but it’s not a requirement. The only power the rotating members have is in keeping the permanent council members in check through the ability to call for a vote on replacing inefficient permanent members. If the council vote for replacement is successful, then a community vote on the issue will commence, which ultimately double checks the judgment of the rotating member’s decision to even call for a vote:-)

- Eagle 117

  • 05.02.2005 2:59 PM PDT

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. And it is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves the flag, whose coffin is draped in the flag that allows the protester to burn the flag.Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC

Posted by: Gods Prophet
Posted by: Psyched
Posted by: EAGLES5
I think the council should make a big 10 that lists the groups with the most members. This would be cool cuz the big 10 could change because of new members to the site and groups.


No, that would prove nothing. Quality, not quantity.



I'll have to agree with Psyched on this one.(No, not because he threatend me ;) ). Member size doesn't not mean that a chapter is good.


Ok, i what about the same name, bu Big 10 meaning the 10 best groups. It could still change from time to time has groups become inactive and new groups rise up.

  • 05.02.2005 3:07 PM PDT
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Why do we have to have a limit to the Council? Isn't it that the more people that help, the better?

[Edited on 5/2/2005]

  • 05.02.2005 3:16 PM PDT
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Posted by: BlackEye319
Why do we have to have a limit to the Council? Isn't it that the more people that help, the better?


No. With too many people, you're going to get bad members in there. This has got to be a tightly controlled group.

  • 05.02.2005 3:41 PM PDT
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OK, we're ready to do the mass mailing. I have put the name of my helper followed by the list of people to PM in quotes. You are to PM these people! Do NOT skip anyone, for that would be dishonest and unbecoming of a community member of Bungie.net. Message them with the exact text of the message I have put in double quotes at the end. No need to format, it has been done already. Try to get it done fairly soon. When you have at least 5 responses, PM me with their answers. After that, PM me as they come in. Maybe you could wait at least a day? I don't need 40 PMs. This list of people is in no way final.

Ghandi 2
akba
Aleph
AlexZander
antiherosk8er
ApoX
Atled
Aznbanisher
Banshee Barron
Bestmasterchief
BlackEye319
BobBQ
cmwak1
Darkness1282


GodsProphet
Deathbringer5
Eagle 117
EAGLES5
fastmatt
Gaara of Sand
GameJunkieJim
Ghandi 2
gholsbane
Gruntsbane
Guardian Hunter
Halo53
impurity
Infil7rator


JAF
Jason_4_04
Jay132
Jeff McRae
Joe Halo Master
JoeyBagaDonuts
Josher 35
just another fan
Kappin
littlerat
Lt Devon
Mandalorianfett5
Maraxus6
marinealver


Rip-Saw
MilesCPO
Mjolnir Mark VII
mr bob or die
MrJukes
mrsmiley
ObbiQuiet
pablofrogo
PhreakShow
Pink Menace
Psyched
Rat Nukem
Reconcilation
Rip Saw


Pink
Ropie
Ross Mills
Shai Hulud
Simen
Sledgefare
snowmanaxt
Stickman Army
Surgika
Synthmilk
Tanikaze
Vella
VII Toast
WRATHofGOD18


Hello. You have been messaged because someone pointed out that you are a good community member who is willing to help out. You may or may not have read [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=2931325]The 7th Column Council[/url] thread in the Septagon, but your name was dropped anyways. If you have read the thread and are keeping up with it, you may just PM me with your response of yes or no. Yes being you accept your nomination, and no being you reject your nomination. If you’d please, you may give a short response as to why, and tell me if you want that response posted so others will know why you reject this nomination.

If you have not been keeping up with the thread, I will briefly sum it up, but I would suggest reading it anyways. Bungie wants a council of members from the 7th Column to help out and promote the Column by doing a bunch of stuff. A list of possible things the Council may do is listed as the second post [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=3220207]on this page.[/url] (First post by Rip-Saw on page 16.) This list is rather comprehensive of the ideas expressed in the thread, but the thread should be read in its entirety to see all ideas in all forms. These are just ideas, and Bungie will have to approve them, and Bungie may add more or take most of them away. Also, it should be noted that Bungie may decide to take over the election process at any time and just appoint a council of their choosing, but we’re doing it our way for the time being.

It should be pointed out that all council members, when elected, will have significant duties to perform and will be held to rigorous standards to do them. The workload will probably be less than that of the moderators, but until the duties are finalized, there is no way to know for sure. Any other questions and you should read the thread. If you are unwilling to read the thread to answer your question, then you are probably not the material to be a council member, but you can always ask a question at the end of the thread, but the answers you may get are by no means final, or even consistent between members.

Please PM me with your yes or no answer, and your reason for no if it applies and you so desire to give one.

This PM is identical for everyone on the list.

  • 05.02.2005 3:56 PM PDT
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^That list looks good.

  • 05.02.2005 4:19 PM PDT

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. And it is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves the flag, whose coffin is draped in the flag that allows the protester to burn the flag.Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC

That will narrow the list, but not by much. We will still have a tough time finding a way to decide

  • 05.02.2005 4:36 PM PDT
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Good list. I think we finally are on the road here. So, whats next?

  • 05.02.2005 5:12 PM PDT

Devil is Double is Deuce and Joker always trumps Deuce.

I think the final deciding process should go something like this:

Member lists (pre-lists/nominations) -----> Mods approve or disapprove members, shorten list to 10-20 --------> Sketch/other Bungie employee has final say

  • 05.02.2005 5:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: MCs Brother
I think the final deciding process should go something like this:

Member lists (pre-lists/nominations) -----> Mods approve or disapprove members, shorten list to 10-20 --------> Sketch/other Bungie employee has final say


That seems good, but maybe before we do that, we should see which people in the list want to help. Then, we could do that.

  • 05.02.2005 5:40 PM PDT

Devil is Double is Deuce and Joker always trumps Deuce.

Right, that's what I meant. Once you get a real complete list of people willing to help, that's when my idea comes into play. After all, you can't just place someone on a council without their consent, now can you? ;)

  • 05.02.2005 5:45 PM PDT
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Well, I know this is sort of off topic, but I must commend all of you. I really wasnt expecting it to go this far without Bungie support. If I had any sort of position or good rep or anything I would have all of you who helped even the smallest bit rewarded. Now, I must go and celebrate your grandness by cooking me a Hungryman TV dinner.

  • 05.02.2005 6:03 PM PDT

It was a cold day near the southern base in Blood Gulch. Cortana and I were relaxing over a game of Go Fish, WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE 700 BANSHEES CAME FLYING IN!!! I GRABED MY SPARTAN LASER AND LET HELL REIGN DOWN UPON THEM. I HOPPED IN THE NEAREST WARTHOG AND TOLD CORTANA TO GET IN.

Well, the IRC chat was indeed very productive. A lot of people showed up, including but not limited to Rip Saw, Banshee Baron, Just another fan, and Psyched made a quick appearance at the beginning. Not many people besides Miles and Myself stuck it out from start to finish though. It was long, and because of the time zones some people ended up staying awake untill almost 3:00AM. But, during that session, we managed to cut the list down to 11 people. The list of them are as follows-

Eagle117
Banshee Baron
VII Toast
Rip Saw
Psyched
BobBQ
Vella
Halo53
Just another fan
Ghandi
Captain K Mart

Now, we still have to do a little revising and checking. We haven't even checked to make sure everyone here can, or even wants to be on the Council. Also, we would have chosen Shai Hulud for one of the members, but we believed that they may cause friction between him and Shishka because of his recent ban, and that's excatly what we want to avoid right now. So why Banshee Baron and Rip Saw you ask? Well Rip Saw has been banned plenty. Yes, he has. However, both of their expertise will be needed. That's pretty much all that happened. One step closer to having the Council done though :)

[Edited on 5/2/2005]

  • 05.02.2005 6:22 PM PDT

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. And it is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves the flag, whose coffin is draped in the flag that allows the protester to burn the flag.Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC

We are getting there, slowy, but shurly. I think when its all said and done we will have a good council.

  • 05.02.2005 6:22 PM PDT
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I have never used the IRC Chat.

  • 05.02.2005 6:24 PM PDT

Devil is Double is Deuce and Joker always trumps Deuce.

Posted by: BlackEye319
I have never used the IRC Chat.

You were in #hbn a few days ago...

  • 05.02.2005 6:28 PM PDT
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Posted by: MCs Brother
Posted by: BlackEye319
I have never used the IRC Chat.

You were in #hbn a few days ago...


How? I don't even know how to use it. What is #hbn anyway? I once went to the chat, but it said it had problems connecting me.

[Edited on 5/2/2005]

  • 05.02.2005 6:29 PM PDT

It was a cold day near the southern base in Blood Gulch. Cortana and I were relaxing over a game of Go Fish, WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE 700 BANSHEES CAME FLYING IN!!! I GRABED MY SPARTAN LASER AND LET HELL REIGN DOWN UPON THEM. I HOPPED IN THE NEAREST WARTHOG AND TOLD CORTANA TO GET IN.

Lets try to keep this as Council related as we can please.

  • 05.02.2005 6:40 PM PDT
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Posted by: Pink Menace
Lets try to keep this as Council related as we can please.


Sorry.

But...the list is good, don't get me wrong. But not everyone is at that IRC Chat thing.

  • 05.02.2005 6:41 PM PDT
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I swear if someone even dares to tell him, ARGH!

  • 05.02.2005 7:11 PM PDT
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Posted by: Josher 35
I swear if someone even dares to tell him, ARGH!


Tell what?

  • 05.02.2005 7:17 PM PDT

Devil is Double is Deuce and Joker always trumps Deuce.

Posted by: Josher 35
I swear if someone even dares to tell him, ARGH!

/action prays thanks to the IRC gods...

  • 05.02.2005 7:18 PM PDT
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Posted by: MCs Brother
Posted by: Josher 35
I swear if someone even dares to tell him, ARGH!

/action prays thanks to the IRC gods...


Tells what? I am confused.

  • 05.02.2005 7:20 PM PDT
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You'll have to excuse us, stupid banter.

  • 05.02.2005 7:32 PM PDT

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Posted by: Pink Menace
Well, the IRC chat was indeed very productive. A lot of people showed up, including but not limited to Rip Saw, Banshee Baron, Just another fan, and Psyched made a quick appearance at the beginning. Not many people besides Miles and Myself stuck it out from start to finish though. It was long, and because of the time zones some people ended up staying awake untill almost 3:00AM. But, during that session, we managed to cut the list down to 11 people. The list of them are as follows-

Eagle117
Banshee Baron
VII Toast
Rip Saw
Psyched
BobBQ
Vella
Halo53
Just another fan
Ghandi
Captain K Mart

Now, we still have to do a little revising and checking. We haven't even checked to make sure everyone here can, or even wants to be on the Council. Also, we would have chosen Shai Hulud for one of the members, but we believed that they may cause friction between him and Shishka because of his recent ban, and that's excatly what we want to avoid right now. So why Banshee Baron and Rip Saw you ask? They've both been banned plenty. Yes, they have. However, both of their expertise will be needed. That's pretty much all that happened. One step closer to having the Council done though :)



Ok when did this happen and howcome noone told me?

  • 05.02.2005 7:36 PM PDT