ABrownrigg wrote:Well, guys and gals. I can't say enough about what you folks have done for interest in film in general. The story of the pack is spreading into the industry beyond the press. Other production companies are starting to take notice now and we might have really started a trend.
As much as it thrills me. It also saddnens me to say that it is now politically incorrect for me to be running this forum.
Politics. Bleh
But I understand your reasoning.
ABrownrigg wrote:It started as mine sure, but it now belongs to you. I need to be taking my place as one of those outside filmmakers that gets your advice. It is important that this site be heard not just by me, but by others in the industry.
Today, Freeborn; tomorrow, the world!
MUAHAHAHAHAH!
ABrownrigg wrote:And having myself placed as the administrator of these boards, is the film industries equilelant of 'insider trading'. I will make a new nic for myself, and take my place among the masses that are sure to follow as this film grows. I would love to say that this wouldn't be the case, but it has already started as I go into negotiations with major players. I will of course post a comment or two from time to time as the director, and answer questions.
There is so much that I want for this place, so much that I dreamed of. Yet the potential of this community has filled my heart with so much joy I can hardly stand it.
ABrownrigg wrote:There will be things that you guy's come up with that I'm sure will shock me in the future, and make me proud. (chuckle) I sound like a father sending his kid off to college. (EGO STROKE)
So here is the status of things regarding the pack. I will keep in control until.
1. ThePack Website is set up. (expediting the process)
2. All templates for cards and pack necklaces are made.
3. The corporate structure of the not-for-profit organization is set up. So that The Pack can sell items, of whatever kind, and use the profit to their discression, prferably wolf park.
I will do these things, but in the background. Which means, Yes, I will continue to pay for the webspace to host the pack site. (it's the very least I can do), and I will give all templtes for member cards, and raw necklaces to the appropriate parties.
Are the member cards and necklaces going to be an ongoing thing, then?
ABrownrigg wrote:appropriate parties you say? Yes, I fell a legacy is passing, To Whom do I pass the torch to? My suggestion is to suggest a three party committee. All three having an equal vote. (a three legged stool will always stand without wobbling). I have been watching all of you, and you have ALL been courtious, considerate, and constructive. (something I find rarely on other forums). I know that whoever takes over from me will make sure the pack stays what it was always meant to be. A Pack.
So, that being said. Here are some criteria that I think are needed for the 'pack council',
1. strong abilities in web design, and management.
2. strong political 'putting out fires, and making sure everyone's getting their thoughts in.
3. Strong intellectual. Background in understanding werewolf lore, legends, and the like.
4. Spokesperson abilities. Let's face it, freeborn is going to heavily hit the press with the pack story. Someone has to represent it, or at least be the 'front person'
5. Money management. This is a not-for profit, but it's still going to have to use paypal or the like, and manage the monies to get to wolf park, etc
6. Vision. It's the future.
7. Time. Let's face it. Someone who only gets on once a month, won't be able to keep up.
8. Integrity. ( I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH)
I will of course be around in the shadows once all this goes up, and am open to giving any thoughts you (the future council) might like to hear from me. So, everyone please feel free to comment, that will go on for one week from today. After that week, if we have a good structure. I will open nominations, talk about yoruself,
I do have strong web development skills. I have experience with HTML, Javascript, PHP, ASP, VBScript, MySQL, MS Access, etc... And, I am confident in my ability to learn new and existing technologies in a short period of time. I'm a programmer--all this stuff is right up my alley. It might be best if someone else does the graphics, though.
Anyway, while I'm not interested in the position (and I doubt I would be chosen even if I were) I do offer up my web-development skills to help The Pack (just ask), but I can't always guarantee that I will have the time.
ABrownrigg wrote:talk about your friends, etc.
I'll just go over the people that have been mentioned so far (in order of mention, unless I missed someone).
Figarou:
Many people have mentioned Figarou, but my own feelings on the matter are mixed. On one hand, I think Figarou is well-qualified for the position and we are guaranteed that he will be dedicated to The Pack. But on the other hand, I would never wish such a position on someone unless they
wanted it. Also, authority inevitably changes relationships. People give more weight to an opinion offered by someone in a position of respect. I only mention this because I seem to remember (forgive me if I'm wrong) Figarou saying at one point that he
doesn't want to be treated differently than any other member. I, for one, would prefer to be in a position where I can speak freely without having the burden of considering how others are going to take it.
Ultimately, if I see that Figarou wants the position, I will back him 100%.
(And I think he's completely wrong when he says he has no skills of any kind.)
Reilune:
I mean no offense at all when I say this: I think the web-design position should probably be filled by someone with more than a limited knowledge of HTML and computer access that is dependent on someone else.
Vuldari:
Well, I had stuff written here, but Vuldari posted right in the middle of me writing it. So.... that cleared things right up.
Apokryltaros:
Doesn't seem interested in the position, from what I've seen. I'd revise my opinion if I saw evidence to the contrary.
Blade-of-the-Moon:
I can't say as I've been around long enough to make a decision about Blade-of-the-Moon. I can't for the likes of me put a personality to the name. I might support him if he showed an interest.
Terastas:
I fully support Terastas. He has shown an interest in the position and has proven (to me, at least) to be an intelligent and well-reasoned individual. His long-term commitment thus far shows that he has the necessary dedication. But we should probably listen when he says to keep him away from money.
Scott Gardener:
Shadowblaze:
If these two show any kind of interest, I would give them fair consideration.
Stormdancer:
I know nothing about him, but he
sounds confident.
ABrownrigg wrote:THAT will go on for one week. At that time, I will choose 6-12 people that I think are worthy candidates (Hey, its my last hurrah as commander, I earned it). And then voting, (no polls) I don't want folks voting multiple times. If you wish to email your vote to me, or pmail it, that will work fine.
So, What do you think?
What sort of voting system are you planning on?
When we vote, will we be choosing the three that we think would make the best council? Or will we separate it into three positions with given responsibilities, and we would vote separately for each position (all at once)? Or, perhaps, hold a vote for one position, and then, once that position has been decided, hold the second, then the third...? Something else?
The one method that I would try to discourage would be having everyone choose just one person to vote for and having the selection be based on the three with the most votes. First of all, it's difficult to make just one choice, and secondly, the results would be somewhat skewed (i.e. Let's say most people vote for personA, but believe personB to be nearly as good, but they don't like personC at all. However, a minority doesn't like personA or personB, so they vote for personC. Well, since personA "took" all of personB's votes, personA and personC will be selected, even though the majority of people would liked to have seen personA and personB instead.). That's not to say that something like that would really happen, but it seems like a possibility, at least.
Just some things to consider.
-- Vilkacis