The PC Times 6:54 am est.
Our fourth candidate answered the questions just before midnight, and after the Times closed up shop for the night. While some of his answers resembled one of the others (whip, squirrel or the unelectable) there was one point that he made which struck a chord with this reporter. I had the same idea a while ago.
As it is now, when someone joins the Billszone, they are sent a "Welcome" pm. However, Candidate Playa proposed the following extension: "Take advantage of the vbulletin functionality more, sending a welcome PM to all new registered users welcoming them and explaining the dynamics of each forum, where to find things and how the forums work."
While this is not shocking to me either, it is a great idea that no other candidate has offered.
To be fair to the others, sometimes moderators really do need to crack the whip. Especially when things get out of hand. Sometimes the squirrels/zoners act timid..it's just plain nuts to let a message board upset you, so there has to be a gentle hand feeding them guidance. Lastly, the unelectable just may be what the voters want. Someone who isn't in it for the power, the glory, or to be the mighty ruler of the zone. Maybe they really will be elected as the President of the Billszone.
Hopefully by the end of this debate, when all of the rebuttals are in, the voters will be left with someone who can combine all of these ideas. Someone who can best represent you, the voter.
..to be continued..
~The PC Times