When I first set out to run for CSM, I did so with the intention of representing what I saw as the underrepresented Highsec PVP groups, such as the wardeccers, gankers, and pirates amongst others, because our playstyle was getting dragged behind the shed to get whacked with the nerfstick by CCP on a fairly regular basis. I knew that I couldn't rely on just the backing of friends and comrades to get elected, and tried to appeal to Highsec pilots of all backgrounds to vote for me as a moderate candidate. I built what I felt was a more balanced platform and tried to reach out on a daily basis to pilots of different backgrounds to get a better opinion of what they wanted to see changed in Highsec. Over the course of the campaigning I felt as if I was really starting to pull together as a candidate, and could actually do a good job representing Highsec. As the voting period came to a close I was already confident that I had absolutely no chance of getting elected, but I watched the elections at Fanfest with excitement as a few of my friends managed to snag seats.
What I learned from running for CSM XI was effectively what I want to be when I run for CSM XII. I want to be the representative for Highsec that projects the thoughts of all Highsec pilots, not just my own. To do so, I've started this blog, which will share interviews with players of a wide variety of backgrounds on their thoughts regarding Highsec. My hope is to provide transparent dialogues that can be organized and searched by subject for those interested. While I realize there are already a fair number of channels for players to communicate their opinions with the CSM, CCP and other players, this blog will be more focused on giving a voice to the less vocal.
I hope that with time this can become something neat.
Make it fun.
- Toxic
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