Way to Name Cities - Page 2

kring · June 19, 2002, 12:13

For now, joining order is winning. I think it would be the easiest to keep track of, whether you include active only or not.

As to giving priority, I don't see why. In a democracy, all are supposed to be equal. Esp. since the game has started, this could have changed how many ran for office since some would consider the perk of being one of the first to name important, but not me.

Vlad Antlerkov · June 19, 2002, 15:52

Tied right now.

If it's a tie, is it up to Trip?

Purple · June 19, 2002, 16:03

Quote:

Originally posted by Proserpine
I prefer joining order (and I'm waaay down the list), but as others have said inactive members should be excluded.

Also if ministers have priority - whatever the principal method - it is obvious I think that they should be excluded if their number comes up later in the normal course of running through the list.

I agree with Proserpine's formulation, and if members don't provide names in time, they should go to the end of the list.

Joining order avoids any appearance of chicanery or favoritism (I know Trip is honorable, but someone else?). It's a pre-determined order.

After the cabinet members have had their turns, special rewards should not alter this order. Only a new cabinet member would move to the top of the list.

However, honors could and should include the right to name geographical features.

Switch · June 19, 2002, 16:13

I agree wiht Purple, though I should add that honoured members should only be allowed to name one landmark.

Jon Shafer · June 20, 2002, 12:26

Too close to let this slide off the page. C'mon people, vote!

jdd2007 · June 20, 2002, 13:30

bump

vote other, or joining order.

would u like someone who has posted three times to have a city named after them? while our beloved ministers and president are ignored?

Alex · June 20, 2002, 14:30

My vote goes for other. Ministers and President first, then joining order. I know I have not been so active these last few days, but that is because I'm posting from work, because my home computer is... how could I say it... on vacation.
Or, if you want a more historical flavor, I have been working in the jungle for a loong time, and my contact with our civilization is not so frequent, which bothers me the most, because I miss my beloved wife, who is living in Apolyton and... (Ok, I think you got the point).

Vlad Antlerkov · June 20, 2002, 14:48

I think people who never posted (or post sparingly) would probably be dropped from consideration...

kring · June 20, 2002, 15:48

It's staying fairly close, still.

Jon Shafer · June 20, 2002, 16:35

Since so many people want it, I'll come up with another proposal regarding excluding inactive members, and giving the Ministers some priority. Note, that will go along with the results of this poll, and not overrule it (so, ministers get first pick, then it's random, or ministers get first pick, and then we go in order).

kring · June 20, 2002, 19:44

Not another poll, please anything but that. This thing has been polled to death.

Jon Shafer · June 21, 2002, 13:41

One more bump. It looks as though random is pulling ahead, but joining-order may make a come-back.

Spiffor · June 21, 2002, 15:03

"this poll is closed".
Now Trip, please tell us who the 10 first ones to name a city will be !

Jon Shafer · June 21, 2002, 16:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Spiffor
"this poll is closed".
Now Trip, please tell us who the 10 first ones to name a city will be !

Well then, nevermind.

Alright, loading up the program... 154 members total now... Okay, let's do it:

After the Ministers (since it appears as though Ministers will get first pick), the order will beeeeeeee:

94) johncmcleod
129) Papa Chubby
27) hetairoi22
72) Spiffor
92) TrueLight
34) Juliennew
58) Flip McWho
138) joost1110
91) wervdon
138) joost1110

Since 138 was picked twice the first time (what are the odds), I'll run it one more time with 1 number. Better fix that in the meantime... Also, Spiffor is a Minister, so I'll go ahead and do another one for that also.

132) godinex
120) furbster

So there you have them. The first 10 people to choose names (after the Ministers). The PMs are already on their way. First ones to respond will be the first names used.

Sorry about the sloppy screenshot, next time I'll make it prettier.

Kuciwalker · June 21, 2002, 16:03

Nobody said minister's get first pick!

Jon Shafer · June 21, 2002, 16:06

Your favorite poll seems to disagree.

It's an 'addition' poll, not a repoll. If people think the Ministers should get first pick and random after them (since this poll isn't being overruled, only added upon), then why is that a problem?

civman2000 · June 21, 2002, 19:25

Why shouldn't spiffor be able to name one just because he's a minister???

Jon Shafer · June 21, 2002, 19:26

He does get to name one. But if (when, it looks like) it is decided that Ministers can choose first, then we'll need someone else to fill out the 10th spot (can't let ol' Spiffy choose twice, now can we?

). If not, then he'll take his spot in line.

civman2000 · June 21, 2002, 23:12

10th, don't you mean 4th??

Jon Shafer · June 21, 2002, 23:53

Whatever. I meant 10th as in one spot was missing, so I was filling in the last remaining empty spot.

MrWhereItsAt · June 22, 2002, 21:30

Quote:

Originally posted by Trip

After the Ministers (since it appears as though Ministers will get first pick), the order will beeeeeeee:

94) johncmcleod
129) Papa Chubby
27) hetairoi22
72) Spiffor
92) TrueLight
34) Juliennew
58) Flip McWho
138) joost1110
91) wervdon
138) joost1110

Bugger. Looks like I'll just have to masssage my ego by reminding mySELF (via sig) that I am the First Citizen.