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Subject: Which political system do you think Bungie.net resembles?

I'll be on my own side.

Yeah, yeah, this sends up red flags about political discussion. Calm down.

Pezza and I were discussing Bungie.net and the intricacies of how it's run, and were trying to compare it to various types of governments and ideals. What do you guys think it resembles the most?

IMPORTANT: I'm not asking for the pros and cons of any system, nor is this the place for your opinion on any of them. If you absolutely have to say it, post it here.

My personal stance is that B.net is similar to a monarchy, with Achronos being the sole power, with the moderators being the "nobility", and people like Sketch, KP, and Frankie are akin to royal advisors, or something like that.

What do you guys think?

[Edited on 1/30/2007]

  • 01.30.2007 5:38 AM PDT
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The feudal system. Those spammy peasants always get it in the neck from the moderators.

  • 01.30.2007 5:40 AM PDT
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Location: Outlaws' Summit.

Oligarchy

Run by a group of elders, with a council-like order established.

Either that or a totalitarian regime *grins*

  • 01.30.2007 6:18 AM PDT

I'll be on my own side.

Totalitarian huh? I can see where you're coming from, but that's a bit much, don't you think?

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  • 01.30.2007 6:21 AM PDT
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Posted by: Nedus
Totalitarian huh? I can see where you're coming from, but that's a bit much, don't you think?


'Tis.

There are times when it feels like that though. But credit that to the moderators just doing their job.

But sometimes it seems like threads get locked when they shouldn't, or people don't get disciplined for clear Rule breaking. But that's just discretion (and missed "opportunities.")

All in all, this is a private site, run by someone on top who has his own personal force to interpret his Rules as he sees fit.

I guess Totalitarian would be pushing it. I kinda like the thought of it being a monarchy.

  • 01.30.2007 6:26 AM PDT

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It's a theocracy. Well it will be soon...

  • 01.30.2007 6:46 AM PDT

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Dictatorship,

"Welcome to bungie.net, you have no rights. play nice" has something to do with that.

  • 01.30.2007 6:52 AM PDT

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  • 01.30.2007 7:09 AM PDT
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Posted by: Nedus
My personal stance is that B.net is similar to a monarchy, with Achronos being the sole power, with the moderators being the "nobility", and people like Sketch, KP, and Frankie are akin to royal advisors, or something like that.

Surprisingly enough, I agree with that nearly word for word. *AHEM* >:[

  • 01.30.2007 9:47 AM PDT

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But seriously, i'd go with Oligarchy or Monarchy.

  • 01.30.2007 10:10 AM PDT
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A dictatorship, with Achronos on top as a Hitler and the higher mods as his Himmlers, and the lesser mods as either advisors or Gestapo or SS....

  • 01.30.2007 10:46 AM PDT

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Posted by: JAVA2
A dictatorship, with Achronos on top as a Hitler and the higher mods as his Himmlers, and the lesser mods as either advisors or Gestapo or SS....

So eventually Achronos will resign from B.net overlord? O_o

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  • 01.30.2007 10:47 AM PDT

Ach! Was ist los?

No, no, no... HFCS is the Central Committee and we're the KGB, KP writes for Pravda and Sketch is in charge of the Seventh Bloc community.

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  • 01.30.2007 11:02 AM PDT
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Pro patria mori.

Very close Bob. I'd argue that Bungie.net is a lot like Deng Xiaoping's China. Run by a core cadre of party elders - the staff - but governed day to day by a number of provincial governors - the moderators - to maintain the smooth running of society - the forums. In contrast to Soviet Russia, Bungie.net and Xiaoping's China both have the dichotomy of extreme sensitivity to public opinion and the ability and will to "deal" with those who rock the boat.

Of course Xiaoping's China is a lot more open to criticism than Mao's China, but it's different in that regard to B.net, in that you can make whatever argument you like here provided it's not made in a rude or inflammatory fashion.

  • 01.30.2007 11:44 AM PDT

Does this make impurity the court jester?

  • 01.30.2007 11:48 AM PDT

Ach! Was ist los?

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Does this make impurity the court jester?

Da, komrade.

  • 01.30.2007 12:54 PM PDT

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A dictatorship.

  • 01.30.2007 1:02 PM PDT
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Political system? I thought it resembled an anarchy.

  • 01.30.2007 1:24 PM PDT

Why the hell are you looking at this? Get out.

And no group invites, you jerk. I'm not interested.

Posted by: just another fan
Political system? I thought it resembled an anarchy.
Except a few guys have guns and most have no arms.

  • 01.30.2007 1:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: just another fan
Political system? I thought it resembled an anarchy.

That's what you blokes get for destroying the Flood Nobility.

  • 01.30.2007 1:36 PM PDT

Posted by: just another fan
Political system? I thought it resembled an anarchy.


I think B.net is more akin to a mental institution, kinda like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Achronos is Nurse Ratched trying to give us all lobotomies and force pills down our throats to make us behave.

RUN CHIEF RUN!!!!!!!!!

  • 01.30.2007 1:47 PM PDT

Go Chiefs

Posted by: atomic weggie
Posted by: just another fan
Political system? I thought it resembled an anarchy.


I think B.net is more akin to a mental institution, kinda like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Achronos is Nurse Ratched trying to give us all lobotomies and force pills down our throats to make us behave.

RUN CHIEF RUN!!!!!!!!!

/throws water fountain out window

  • 01.30.2007 1:49 PM PDT

01.09.2012 - Never Forget

Posted by: Krazehawk
I do believe they said 1061. You know, the most ultimate page in the history of ultimate pages.


Posted by: thebrutenextdoor
I can tell you what you're doing wrong. You're wearing pants.

I say it's an aristocracy. The "best" are the people who think higher of themselves because they believe they're "smart" and "on-topic." Jerks.

I would prefer the place to be anarchy, though. At least it'd be fun.

  • 01.30.2007 1:52 PM PDT

01.09.2012 - Never Forget

Posted by: Krazehawk
I do believe they said 1061. You know, the most ultimate page in the history of ultimate pages.


Posted by: thebrutenextdoor
I can tell you what you're doing wrong. You're wearing pants.

Uh, double post?

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  • 01.30.2007 1:54 PM PDT

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