Boombrakh: the Q&A saga

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pragmatic (adj.)
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Tell me why I shouldnt self nominate.
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pragmatic (adj.)
The opposite of idealistic is pragmatic, a word that describes a philosophy of "doing what works best."
From Greek pragma "deed," the word has historically described philosophers and politicians who were
concerned more with real-world application of ideas than with abstract notions. A pragmatic person
is sensible, grounded, and practical.
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Heero's DMA platform: The only rule is there are no rules and I shall enforce this rule much in the same manner that African leader Robert Mugabe rules Zimbabwe -- firmly, but fairly.

Over.
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Would you, if you acquired a high rank as a DM again, provide a free raise to your friend's PC (who died before you became a DM) and a rebuild including a restricted class again? If yes, will you once again provide different stories to the public and private forums?

Related, do you think that free raises for your friends is fair and demonstrates that you've earned the trust you're asking for in the other campaign threads?
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pragmatic (adj.)
The opposite of idealistic is pragmatic, a word that describes a philosophy of "doing what works best."
From Greek pragma "deed," the word has historically described philosophers and politicians who were
concerned more with real-world application of ideas than with abstract notions. A pragmatic person
is sensible, grounded, and practical.
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I seldom post in these threads but I feel the need to ask all three candidates a few questions:

What are your reasons for being interested in the position?

Can you present 3 specific goals you would like to accomplish as DMA that you feel strongly about?

Do you believe that ALFA should remain a project that stays heavily dependent on the activity of DMs in order to function well?

If you answered yes to #3, do you have any thoughts on the eternal question, that of recruiting/training/facilitating/perpetuating DM activity in ALFA?
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Ok, a legit question.

If you win, will you convince the following members to return?

Edgar the dreamy
Toshiko the faux redhead (hi Tosh!)
Matti the dreamier than Edgar (sorry, Edgar, youre still dreamier than Matti)
Annlie the other faux redhead (hi Annlie!)
Puny the yet another faux redhead and harpy who claims Mattis love
Edgar the dreamier than Matti (sorry, Matti, youre still dreamier than Edgar)
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pragmatic (adj.)
The opposite of idealistic is pragmatic, a word that describes a philosophy of "doing what works best."
From Greek pragma "deed," the word has historically described philosophers and politicians who were
concerned more with real-world application of ideas than with abstract notions. A pragmatic person
is sensible, grounded, and practical.
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How do you plan to make DMing more attractive so that we can have a steady flow of players willing to step up and DM?
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pragmatic (adj.)
The opposite of idealistic is pragmatic, a word that describes a philosophy of "doing what works best."
From Greek pragma "deed," the word has historically described philosophers and politicians who were
concerned more with real-world application of ideas than with abstract notions. A pragmatic person
is sensible, grounded, and practical.
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If we allow dming on the same sever, on what grounds would you deny someone a wand?
I mean why not just make all members dms?
also if a certain hdm wouldnt want dms to dm and play on his server at the same time, how do you plan to persuade him?
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pragmatic (adj.)
The opposite of idealistic is pragmatic, a word that describes a philosophy of "doing what works best."
From Greek pragma "deed," the word has historically described philosophers and politicians who were
concerned more with real-world application of ideas than with abstract notions. A pragmatic person
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Not quite what I meant, and not quite answered.

If you don't intend to give everyone a DM wand then we're essentially creating a very clear and distinct class system.
That doesn't bother you?
Also, you keep saying how we should all trust each other... blah blah.
If so trusting, why not give everyone a wand?

Secondly, I wasn't talking about HDMs not wanting someone in particular DMing on their server.
I'm saying what if some HDM refuses to abide by your suggestion and says he won't allow DMs who DM on his server to play there.
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kid wrote: If so trusting, why not give everyone a wand?
Please answer this.
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