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  3. TehChron

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    The idea behind Typo's post is that some are inherently far gone to the point of no reformation. I wouldn't argue that GATO of the GW2/3-era or any of the other key League/AEGIS were any different, but I would argue that:

    1) NPO started hitting allies and lost the ability to differentiate.

    2) They started creating and making up threats.

    Wiping out immediate threats is valid and practical, conjuring them up and doing so is ridiculous - even moreso when you're the uncontested superpower and everyone is basically cowering [see; Q]. I don't think anyone would, or could, argue that the ex-Hegemony aren't a security threat. I think TOP/IRON demonstrated this rather perfectly with their pre-emptive. Given a proper excuse and a slim hope of success, they will find a reason to attack. That ends the debate in my head for whether they're reformed.

  14. Xiphosis

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    Why not write a good manual for leadership? There are those of us who aspire to leadership who could well use a reasonable manual of leadership that includes the principles you discuss.

    Combine this one with the one I linked in my first comment and you pretty much have what you need to get off the ground running, as that covers internal things more (keeping unity, keeping aiding, not making retarded government structures).

    I really have to wonder what makes you think you're equipped to be the arbiter of who should and shouldn't be an alliance leader.

    Simply putting out thoughts. Last thing I want is an arbiter of anything on this game. I like CN politics most when it's utter anarchy.

    This suggest you believe it isnt already a gigantic pile of !@#$, it is.

    It can always be worse, and if you believe history, we'll find that line and run for it. A little perspective would be nice.

    It's not just on the visible people to check themselves and fact-check and things of that nature, the minor posters, and more smaller leaders all contribute to the overall standard. The problem is we have total amateurs and people who're proud of that running small and major alliances; and it really handicaps things.

    In one respect, I'd mourn if the forums slowed down and people posted less, but on the other I'd love it if they posted on point more. At least from my perspective, Krack's one of the more accurate (and funny) posters lately and despite only reading like 5 posts it stood out for those qualities.

    Compare that with someone like Alterego who rightfully earned a rep as a Know Nothing advocate and someone totally against anything not party line, and then the people who resemble lesser degrees of that. It's like a world full of m_ivko's - only now they actually have responsibilities.

    Do you people really appreciate this?

  15. Xiphosis

    Posted

    This was a nice read.

    Overall your statements make a lot of sense.

    Perhaps you should write the book on "Being an Alliance Leader for D.U.M.M.I.E.S."

    I wrote a beginners tip manual thingy as one of my first entries on here after someone sarcastically referred to the victors in Karma as the new "Elites."

    Personally, I have such a love of jokes and humor in general, that I find it hard to stay "in character" of being a leader. However, I take strides to conduct myself in a certain way when dealing with serious issues so that people can recognize a difference.

    Yeah, it's difficult. I love me a good troll fest, but even in that, try for accuracy.

  24. crushtania

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    Xiph, it takes two to tango. Remember that in order to get reps, you have to be at war with someone who's willing to give them.

    Or I just have to not care, which is what NPO and Echelon have run into. We want reps in order to ensure they're no longer a threat for a prolonged period after the war. They don't want to pay, so they stay in peace mode. Doesn't bother us a bit. They drew the short straw when picking targets in this war.

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