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Jared · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 8:04 am Post subject:

While glad that my business is filled with awe (as opposed to being "awful"; I thank you for making the distinction) and while aware that Ferder does the things that Ferder does, which you may call "Ferer stuff" if you like, I find your premise highly inaccurate.

I make no qualms about the fact that I am busy. Not only, as you say, are there board administrative duties, but I have a part-time job, where I work four nights a week.

But let's examine the record, shall we? You have a full time job. So while it may be true that you don't have administrative duties at the board, you are away from it far more. In fact, in your IRC away message, you note that you are always at work or asleep from midnight to six pm, leaving a mere six hour for you to eat, use the computer and do whatever other things you might do. That doesn't leave a whole lot of time for the Town Hall.

Your guarantee doesn't stand up in light of the evidence.

What do I feel that I could accomplish that the other candidates are unable to do? For one, I feel that I can more quickly an adequately deal with issues that arise concerning the Town Hall and its members, be they major board problems or a forgotten password.

I also believe that I am best suited to working toward the improvement of this board to make it the best place it can possibly be. I have many of the web scripting skills necessary - and know where to look for help when I need it - to continue the work of improving this board. As I have noted in the last week or two, large improvements are currently on the way -- things that have been in the works for a long time.

It is my belief that no other candidate can offer such things.

And finally, in reply yet again to Hawkeye, who said that what he will do, quote, "...depends on what the townspeople might need," I find that inadequate. Obviously, the final decision is up to the voters, not me (now that would make for an easy election...), but I see this as problematic. Of course he'll listen to the people to see what they want, as any mayor should. But should there not be a set of goals, of ideas and plans and desires for the board and its citizens? Should not a candidate be able to set forth what he (or she) wants to do if elected?

Hawkeye would appear to have no plans whatsoever for the board, for its people... Instead, he simply makes a vague promise of doing what the townspeople need.

Good citizens, I exhort you to find out what exactly he plans to provide, for a candidate with no vision is not much of a candidate at all.

Ferder- · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 11:23 am Post subject:

Bennett Charles · Town Villain Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Posts: 2410

Josiah · Guest

AlwaysHis324 asked this question:

How important do you feel proper punctuation and spelling are in posts? Will you do anything to enforce or encourage the practices of proper spelling and punctuation?

Ferder- · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 12:28 pm Post subject:

as long as the posts are readable and understandible and smilies are not overly used

Jared · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 1:10 pm Post subject:

I don't feel a need to start the language police or any such thing. Personally, I far prefer a post with proper spelling, grammar and punctuation, as it is by far easier to read and comprehend. However, I also recognize that this is not the most important issue around.

I do not particularly like when one sentence runs into another and into another until either sentences have ceased to exist or one must run from the computer before all mental capacity is lost, but a spelling error here and there is hardly a big deal and even in more "severe" situations, I am not likely to act.

It's not my job, and frankly, I don't want it to be my job, to police spelling.

In the way of encouraging proper spelling, though, I am hopeful that I will be able to include spell-checking capabilities to the board when the new features are launched.

Josiah · Guest

I am going to be absent for a couple days so I'm posting two questions from AlwaysHis324.

What do you feel the duties of Mayor are? How do you plan on fulfilling those duties?

Share what God has been teaching you recently.

I have no more questions left, so be sure to send in more!

Bennett Charles · Town Villain Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Posts: 2410

I'm gonna sit around, take it easy, and tell everyone to take it easy too. I mean, common, we only live about 80 years. We don't wanna burn out by the time were 30. You know. Fun-Fun for all. Then, maybe once or twice I week, I give everyone some candy and stuff. You know, just so everyone can have some fun. Then I'll make tuesdays, 'NATIONAL, BENNETT CHARLES DAY.' Where everything in the town is free. So everyone take it easy and vote for me... Those are bascically my duties...

What has God been teaching me recently?

Umm,well,I learned how to tie my shoe a few days ago...does that count?

hawkeye · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:10 pm Post subject:

Jared · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2003 12:38 pm Post subject: