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Council Election Nominations

Kyle

Posted: November 28, 2009 02:46 pm

IRC Nickname: Darth
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 4601
Member No.: 838
Joined: June 12, 2008
Total Events Attended: 558

Listen. WG needs a new council member who KNOWS they can change things. This is no joke. Whoever wins these elections is expected to work overtime. This is a fair warning. You need to literally have no life for the work you'll be doing, and STILL maintain ingame activity.
It's a tough road ahead.

and here's the famous Abs quote.

QUOTE	Abmanju)

The Council is striving for more moderating type Council and a Council that looks for member feedback and so on. A Council that will never ignore a pm on IRC or on Forums. Someone that will always have the time to listen to anyone with a problem or query. Someone who is ALWAYS kind in what they speak. Someone that is never racist and has self-control. This person will also be doing a lot of forum work as well as IRC work. This person's communication with the clan is vital. Timezone is also very important for this person, they have to be most of the time at which most of the clan is on. Along with all this, they have to be Event active, they have to go to Events, we need a Council out there to support the clan in every event, it'll certainly be inspiring.

So in summary we are looking for:

Calm
Someone that is good at comforting people
Have a quality to boost morale when down
Previous experience of ACP/Mod CP/IRC Commands would be hugely encouraged
Have a Microphone for Teamspeak and is not afraid to speak openly
Would be open to constructive criticism
Cope under pressure and stress
Would not mind spending 4-5 Hours doing forum work (For example, setting up a training programme and so on)
Would know how to settle disputes between 2 or more members
Would ALWAYS reply to EVERY pm or other means of communication from members

The importance of the Council Rank

QUOTE	Abmanju)

This rank, Council rank, I can't stress how much **** it put through many Council members. Ask anyone who has been Council, they'll explain. You might think "Yeah, I'm prepared for this" - Heck, So did I, but I really had no clue what I was really in store for me. You might bug a Council member to do Apps or do something at a time, and go 'Oh If I was Council, I'd do that' but you will really have no idea unless you have been Council before. This rank has broken many many people. Lifespan of Council is usually, approximately, rather, 6 months I'd say. It's hard to last long in a job you're not getting payed for. You'll be able to realise 'Why am I doing this? What is the purpose' - Then you answer that question yourself 'Because I love this clan, I love my friends here, I want to make them happy' - THAT is your payment, THAT is what motivates you in Council.

Council Rank is the ultimate test, if you don't do well at it, you will be criticised by the clan whether you like it or not, you will have to be able to withstand that criticism and act positively to it. Council Members make mistakes, Primary Leaders make mistakes, but they are ordinary human beings just like yourself, they will learn from mistakes. But many people don't understand the concept, which is exactly why the pressure mounts & mounts on a Council Member.

I'm going to quote Elias from old forums:

QUOTE	His_Lordship)

You are about to apply for something dangerous
This clan has been through many council members.
We have never had a stable council.
If you join the council it is very likely you will quit WG soon after.

The council members are placed under EXTREME stress.
You just can't believe how much...
Though I have to admit it has become easier.
(This is because we took away total democracy meaning less drama)

Anyway, you don't know what it's like to be in the council.
Some of you think it is the ultimate glory.
This glory will fade after a few weeks and you will suffer.
Others are in it because they want to change WG.
Then they suffer as well because the stress grows too heavy.

You may look at the council and say not much is being done for WG.
But it is hard for council members to do anything.
We are labouring and we need plenty of breaks.
Sure you may say nothing is being done.
It's REALLY that bad. We just have to keep our workload small.
Otherwise WG gets too stressful.
This is one of the reasons many council members leave.
They don't realise how stressful it gets.

IF YOU WANT THIS JOB, YOU REALLY HAVE TO HAVE A DEEP URGE FOR IT.
So please, before you apply, think VERY HARD.
There is a reason council members are temporary.
When you are in the council, it isn't a lot of fun.
People start questioning what's the point of playing RS if it's not fun.
To be a long lasting member, think of Dorcha3377.
She does it because she loves us. She loves what we're all about.
You need that. You have to draw your happiness from the happiness of WG.
Nothing can prepare you for it.
You may think you know how it's like, but you don't.
You can only understand once you are in the council.

So when you apply, realize that you may be about to suffer.

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Ok, if you were not put off by any of the warnings above, and if you think you have the criteria I have provided, you may apply, as long as you have:

(I know I'm going to take shit for this, but we need to give all people a chance into it. We NEED someone who can really take shit as council, not just a popularity vote, so the elections will be open to more people. This is the ONLY criteria.)
-6 Months minimum in Wg (Past time spent in WG can count too)

Below is the Council form, I'll quote what Abs said on the last election:

QUOTE	Abmanju)

This form is the basic form to fill out your application. If you want to gain more votes, I suggest your application to be structured meaning colour coding & underlining key points. Also please try to clearly get your point across. Please spend a good amount of time making the application form. People who have applied for it and received the rank took a good 1-2 Hours doing the form. Before then, back in 2005 when Council Elections happened, the Council Forms were posted on a website and they were...I can't remember, It was VERY long, I'd say about 2k-4k Words or more. (Jesusislord6 & so on competed in this election)


		CODE

		[b]Application for Council[/b] 1. Have you read and understood the warning? 2. What makes you think you can last a long term in the council? 3. Is there anything coming up in the next 6 months that could make you highly inactive? 4. Why are you applying for council? 5. What does WG need most and what will you do as a council member? 6. What puts you above other people applying for council? 7. What is your greatest weakness in terms of being a leader? 8. Is there anything else you would like to say? 9. Do you agree to provide the council with two weeks notice if you wish to resign?

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A few things you have to note:

-When you decide to resign from Council, you must give us a two weeks notice, and you cannot leave earlier, you must understand that if you leave earlier, you will be banned and added to the Hall of Shame
-The ending date for applications is Saturday, 5th December 2009.
-You MUST post on this topic, do NOT Pm the application, it'll be ignored.

Good Luck to all applications!

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Zemus3654

Posted: November 28, 2009 02:46 pm

IRC Nickname: Zemus
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 2786
Member No.: 128
Joined: January 12, 2008
Total Events Attended: 275

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Gl fagets

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24th to 2496 Overall ~ 29th to 120 Dungeoneering

~ Guardian since November 2007 ~

- I now play WoW lols -

Server: US Jubei'Thos Faction: Horde
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Indivi2you

Posted: November 28, 2009 02:47 pm

IRC Nickname: Indivi2you
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 5361
Member No.: 43
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 623

f9erst p0srt

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The First, The Last, and the Only ~FLO
Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion. ~Michael Jordan
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Billy

Posted: November 28, 2009 02:47 pm

IRC Nickname: Billy|Gilli
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 1545
Member No.: 1451
Joined: November 9, 2008
Total Events Attended: 91

Make me cansel!

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God Reports

Posted: November 28, 2009 02:51 pm

IRC Nickname: DyIan
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 1205
Member No.: 1638
Joined: January 15, 2009
Total Events Attended: 107

In-act-ivity

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WG_Keanu

Posted: November 28, 2009 03:07 pm

IRC Nickname: DG_Keanu
Group: Council
Posts: 4782
Member No.: 2033
Joined: August 25, 2009
Total Events Attended: 173

Intense.

Good luck to everyone... you'll need it.

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[05:42] <+WG_Keanu> I think I got a semi just looking at the pic
[05:42] <%kat> same

Quikdrawjoe

Posted: November 28, 2009 04:07 pm

IRC Nickname:
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 7306
Member No.: 47
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 343

Good luck to any applicants

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Back to Own

Posted: November 28, 2009 04:26 pm

IRC Nickname: bto
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 3815
Member No.: 196
Joined: February 3, 2008
Total Events Attended: 332

Seriously, consider it carefuly. You have ALOT of responcibility. Only apply if you know you are dedicated to WG enough.

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Ex-WG Warlord
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"It is our direction, not our intentions, that lead us to our destinations."

Nick

Posted: November 28, 2009 04:31 pm

IRC Nickname: Lefty
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 3340
Member No.: 1055
Joined: June 30, 2008
Total Events Attended: 211

I wish I had time.

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Abmanju

Posted: November 28, 2009 04:34 pm

IRC Nickname: Abs
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 2071
Member No.: 4
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 97

QUOTE	Lefty2802
	November 28, 2009 04:31 pm

I wish I had time.

You know what, same!

Good Luck to everyone, make sure you have enough time, otherwise you'll get burnt. After that, it's just how you go about doing the job =D

~Abs

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"I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
Wg Council & Secondary Leader - 21/10/07 to 24/12/08
Msn: [email protected]

George

Posted: November 28, 2009 05:54 pm

IRC Nickname: Gorgemaster
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9840
Member No.: 3
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 540

Good luck to all.
Don't apply if you want glory or respect. You won't get it.
x

~George

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Posted: November 28, 2009 05:55 pm

IRC Nickname: DZ
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 2991
Member No.: 18
Joined: December 29, 2007
Total Events Attended: 238

Gooooooooood luck.

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Now back to the good part!

Boogers102

Posted: November 28, 2009 11:27 pm

IRC Nickname:
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 505
Member No.: 20
Joined: December 29, 2007
Total Events Attended: 27

Good luck to those that apply.

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Stokenut

Posted: November 28, 2009 11:45 pm

IRC Nickname: Stokenut
Group: Guest
Posts: 2062
Member No.: 805
Joined: June 10, 2008
Total Events Attended: 112

It'll be interesting to see who applies. I'm not certain whether I will yet.
Though I am glad that this is open to a wider range of potential applicants.

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Over 6 years of history and friendship, deleted over a difference in an opinion.

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Challenge any creationist to a debate.
They'll run away and aggressively accuse you of "attacking" them and their "beliefs".
I'm sorry, please, keep teaching our kids that they'll burn in hell if they don't believe. Mutilate their genitals against their will while you're at it. Keep influencing politics and holding back vital scientific research.
I'll just keep my mouth shut to "respect" your "beliefs".

Noobcountry

Posted: November 28, 2009 11:48 pm

IRC Nickname: Erti
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 600
Member No.: 1698
Joined: February 8, 2009
Total Events Attended: 58

If I had the time to play Rs like I used to, I would devote myself into becoming council. I'm still waiting for that period of free time

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Chimpy

Posted: November 29, 2009 12:57 am

IRC Nickname: Chimpy
Group: Banned
Posts: 2521
Member No.: 1474
Joined: November 16, 2008
Total Events Attended: 133

I will be apping when I get back from Thanksgiving, no joke.

Gl all

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VEPHYSAURAS

Posted: November 29, 2009 12:59 am

IRC Nickname: Vephy
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 6186
Member No.: 813
Joined: June 10, 2008
Total Events Attended: 478

Considering it, not sure. I like to read applications first. If there is someone way better I'd probably not apply. Time will tell.

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Chimpy

Posted: November 29, 2009 01:02 am

IRC Nickname: Chimpy
Group: Banned
Posts: 2521
Member No.: 1474
Joined: November 16, 2008
Total Events Attended: 133

QUOTE	vephyrus @ November 28, 2009 07:59 pm)

Considering it, not sure. I like to read applications first. If there is someone way better I'd probably not apply. Time will tell.

I'm apping so I wouldn't bother

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VEPHYSAURAS

Posted: November 29, 2009 01:17 am

IRC Nickname: Vephy
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 6186
Member No.: 813
Joined: June 10, 2008
Total Events Attended: 478

QUOTE	Chimp Y @ November 28, 2009 08:02 pm)

QUOTE	vephyrus
	November 28, 2009 07:59 pm

Considering it, not sure. I like to read applications first. If there is someone way better I'd probably not apply. Time will tell.

I'm apping so I wouldn't bother

Ok show me the app sir

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Randy

Posted: November 29, 2009 01:41 am

IRC Nickname: [Randy]
Group: Raid Leader
Posts: 5065
Member No.: 16
Joined: December 29, 2007
Total Events Attended: 499

Good luck everyone!

It's a lot of work and then some so apply with caution!

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David

Posted: November 29, 2009 03:46 am

IRC Nickname: Dnovelta
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 2750
Member No.: 130
Joined: January 20, 2008
Total Events Attended: 137

Will post app soon.

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Posted: November 29, 2009 05:46 am

IRC Nickname: [JC]
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 3320
Member No.: 23
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 147

Good luck to all that apply, if you think it will be easy I'd suggest discarding your app now

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Old awards wat
Most Mature & Most Honourable
Most Dedicated|IRC Freak|Best Emeritus
Placeholder lolz

rachellove9

Posted: November 29, 2009 06:21 am

IRC Nickname: rachellove
Group: Council
Posts: 6955
Member No.: 173
Joined: January 31, 2008
Total Events Attended: 305

Good Luck getting new council. I hope you are active, not self centered and good with members. If you get in and go on a power trip, Don't worry, I will tell you about it. lol

Be very careful who you vote for. Council changes your friends and they are not the same people once they get the promotion. Vote for who will do the very best for the clan and not someone that will lead for their own agenda or power trip. We don't need our buddy in, we need a good active leader.

Rachy

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Thank you Garrett and Dallar.
“The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems
is the day you have stopped leading them.
They have either lost confidence that you can help them
or concluded that you do not care.
Either case is a failure of leadership.” ~~Colin Powell ~~

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Jayson

Posted: November 29, 2009 02:13 pm

IRC Nickname: megajayson
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9246
Member No.: 423
Joined: April 4, 2008
Total Events Attended: 216

Hmm, seems like i rejoined WG like a month too late haha.

Would finally love my shot at council after my last application when Gorge was promoted.

I will really like to see who steps up and applies, because this will need alot of activity and alot of leadership and of course, alot of hard work.

Good Luck.

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This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill
Fifteen percent concentrated power of will
Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain
And a hundred percent reason to remember the name!

7th Highest Overall for Wars Attended.

Tweek900

Posted: November 30, 2009 08:58 pm

IRC Nickname:
Group: Guest
Posts: 387
Member No.: 2058
Joined: August 16, 1938
Total Events Attended: 38

Good luck to everyone that applys

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