TOPIC: My thoughts about the CM elections

Honestly i'm really hoping Clarky wins, he may not be as presentable as Raeker but he is the most experienced Candidate and has a ton of experience on SSRP whilst Raeker doesn't have much at all, I know he says that the CM managers don't really have any impact on SSRP but that's probably because none of them have came up with good enough ideas for it. However I believe that Clarky is capable of that and as he has played frequently for the past few years, he has seen the good changes and bad changes and he knows exactly what the people want.

Plus Jailbreak is a pretty fun gamemode and could probably come back as long as it's developed well and isn't like Prop Hunt or Murder where it's jumping on a bandwagon.

i accualy voted for clarky but tbh Raeker has put alot of eford in his application and he is talking about balancing the weapons and updating the map and shit. first i voted for clarky but then when i was checking raeker's app i wanted to change my vote.

Ramboi wrote:
If im not wrong I’m pretty sure even Clarky and others want to do that lol.

OnionRings wrote: If you read his application, he describes every one of his moves and promises in detail. Raeker is the best candidate of all since he has a multifaceted knowledge of Zarp out of all (maybe except Xnator, but we all saw how the debate went). People forget SSRP is not the alpha and omega for zarp, all of the other modes combined have been the best one in their according categories, and many people play them (except murder LOLE). The differentiator between raeker and any other canditate is the sincerity in his application, he does not portray any plans he doesn't have much of a choice on like a promise, like all others CMs have done. Also, he's smarter than all of you combined, and that showed in the debate.

Jack. wrote: This is just a shit assumption that is completely wrong. It has to do with Chute, who is extremely protective about his code and work on the SSRP server. Not even Tyler, one of the most trusted members within the community, can access the code.

The CMs are able to influence SSRP more than any other rank aside from the owners. They can vote on suggestions, for example, and they can help with map testing (something I hope to change). However, it is relatively simple: if Chute doesn't want something on the server then it simply isn't happening. You can promise countless of updates and improvements, but if Chute says no to any of them then that simply will not happen.

Voting on someone purely based on SSRP is wrong on multiple levels aside from staffing capabilities. However, I am a former SSRP Super Admin - trust me, my staffing experience is really not something you have to worry about.

You also mention Jailbreak as a reason to vote for Clarky, which makes me relatively confused. I have the exact same suggestion for the community.

Raeker wrote: I think what he was referencing with the SSRP changes was that the ideas given by CMs in the past weren't good enough for them to be added and not that Clarky would go and code it himself. On top of this its only natural Chute would be protective of that code because its actually worth quite a lot of money. I honestly disagree with you saying that voting someone purely based on SSRP is wrong since many people including myself believe that SSRP is the only server that truly matters, it brings in MUCH more money and is pretty much the heart of the community, if SSRP dies (completely) then its likely the rest will go with it or they will at least take a hit. In my experience all communities with DarkRP as their main server and then fun gamemodes as extra servers tend to survive purely due to the DarkRP and I doubt ZARP is any different. Getting players is not the same as having a thriving community.

Also when he references how Clarky has more experience than you I don't think he is only referring to staffing capabilities but Clarky is undeniably more recognisable and respected within SSRP both from old and new players and is known for his dedication to SSRP in particular.

That being said I think you are both great candidates for CM and each for different reasons, if we could get rid of Tyler and make both of you CM that would be by far the best option.

RealDenis wrote: What he is insinuating is that the changes on every CM's application would be able to go on the server. This is wrong. If any of the ideas on anyone's application would be detrimental to the server in Chute's eyes then it won't go on there. Also, the argument that ideas from previous CM's were bad is wrong. I asked Chute a few weeks ago, and he's apparently still working on the gambling/coinflipping system that was suggested on these forums by a Community Manager last year.
I never said it wasn't. If this were my server I'd be extremely protective of it as well.
Perhaps I should rephrase that. It is not a good idea to vote for someone purely based on the improvements that they want to make for SSRP. I have heard multiple people say that they'd like to vote for Clarky because he feels a lot more relatable to them as an SSRP staff member, whilst I mess around more with the entire community and a majority of the Pointshop. However, I have also heard people say that they like the ideas that Clarky is suggesting for SSRP. Basing your decision on something that Clarky wouldn't even be able to influence is stupid. That's what I meant.
I don't think SSRP will die more than it already has. And the rest of the community is still doing fine. TTT hasn't shifted in its number one position whatsoever. However, I agree, SSRP is the backbone of the community. Which is why I will be there for them as well, not just for the Pointshop players. Self-advertising aside, I phrased my earlier sentence wrong. I can fully understand why anyone would make their decision based on SSRP alone. I just can't understand why anyone would make their decision on promises that can't even be effectively committed to.
Dedication, time and experience are three seperate things. Dedication is something that you show towards the community and yes, Clarky is extremely dedicated to SSRP. Time isn't an issue for him either, considering the fact that he has been here for quite a few years. And yes, his experience is undoubtably there as well - he has been a Head Administrator for SSRP multiple times for countless months.

However, and I believe you agree with me when I say this, my campaign hasn't focussed on just one part of the community. I refused to depend only on the part of the community that knows me. The argument is that I primarily focus on the Pointshop within my application but this is wrong - I simply focus more on the Pointshop than any other canddiate. SSRP has still been the major focus of my application and because of the fact that I lack support and experience in that area I have focussed on it during the early stages of making my application and whilst campaigning on the servers.

I believe a Community Manager should be there for the entire community, not just for a part of it. Say whatever you want, but I believe I am the only candidate that during their campaign has followed up on those words by not focussing primarily on SSRP.
Ouch, RIP Tyler. I usually hear the same remark but then with Captin lol

Anyways, yeah, I agree. I think Clarky is an excellent candidate and I believe we both excel in different areas to one another.

I agree and disagree with various points that you just made but the disagreements are fundamental disagreements which I wouldn't be able to change your mind on so I won't explore them vocally but I will address the last point.

Raeker wrote: I didn't even know Captin was still CM, in that case they should both be replaced and I think everyone knows why including them.

Raeker wrote: I love seeing you all typing tons of paragraphes lol

Tamaninja wrote: Yes indeed, they are keyboard warriors!

Nick0GR wrote: Actually they're not keyboard warriors, neither are acting aggressively or like trolls, throwing threats about but what they're doing is having a debate and doing something you could not and that's writing a coherent sentence

Lewis_is_java wrote: KEYBOARD WARRIORS!

Tamaninja wrote: You afk mine so fuck off

Lewis_is_java wrote: I don't, actually lol

Tamaninja wrote: That's funny cause I remember rdming you like a million times lol

Lewis_is_java wrote: I used to afk mine, but I haven't in a while like idk 5 months maybe

Ok but what has this thread got to do with AFK mining lmao