Ok, current status check: We have an election scheduled to run 7/13-7/20. DethAdder and KzintiPatriarch have been nominated and have accepted the nominations, and are thus canidates (unless either chooses to withdraw from the election, which hopefully will not happen). Neilo has been nominated, and has not as of now accepted or declined the nomination. If we are following the precedent set by the last election, any canidate who is nominated and accepts the nomination is ballot-eligible. So if Neilo accepts the nomination, he would be on the ballot as well. Votes start 7/13 and should be submitted to SilverBeacher and possibly Mumblefratz (who is presumably still willing to count ballots?).

If there are no more surprises and I am correct on the above, we should still be in position to move forward. I hope.

First of all I would like to say that I appreciate all that Mumble does for the MVL and I know that he has the MVL's interests at heart, but I feel that the election has been mishandled. Lord_Arkham and freeman should have been on the ballot if they volunteered. I understand the concerns over experience in the MVL but we should let the votes decide those issues not dismiss them out of hand. I can't find the rules on elections but if possible I would like to nominate both of them if they are still willing. I also second Neilo's nomination and sincerely hope that he chooses to stay with the MVL.

Sorry to confuse the problem even more but I felt these issues should be addressed.

Alright, Lord_arkham and freeman have also been nominated, so if precedent is our guide, if they accept the nominations they are on the ballot for the election starting 7/13 as well.

Btw, I am trying to help keep things organized by summarizing what others have posted in what is getting to be a longish discussion, but I don't want to over-reach, so if anyone has any objection to such efforts, please let me know and I'll stop.

I agree with DethAdder, the election should be postponed. I think things are moving too fast for the majority of the league to know what is going on.

Well, I'm not searching at the moment but were you then nominated? and if so did you accept? And are you saying you don't want to run?

I am trying to sort this out. We need a clear list of those who want to run and find out who wants to nominate others an whether they accept that nomination. Once we get a clear list of willing candidates we can move forward.

I've also searched now and the first mentione of LA volunteering was made by Mumble at the ToE site, I believe it was just a mistake and he meant Freeman from there it just got repeated over here.

Ok....how about this?

I can run and manage a Round 10; but I would like a CLEAR and PRECISE list of nominations for elections to be held afterwards.

This week actually is the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Metaverse League, and it doesn't need to be marred by all this upheaval.

As such, how about we play a round; get a clear reading on who wants want; and go from there?

I have the time to cover my basic duties- just don't know if i'll be able to get a game in or not.

What does everyone think? Can you suffer through one more month of having me as Commish as we decide on a clear and set way to go about elections?

And besides, I would really really like some tempers to cool.

I second DethAdder. Thank You Silver . That should give us time to get things straightened out.

ya i whont be runnig eather but i will be ruuning for Vice commis so if no one whants the job i am here.

Sorry, I must have mis-typed Neilo (my bad). I am leaving Thursday 7/17 and will return Sunday 7/27 in the late evening. I'll be here the next few days. So I'm glad to accept the nomination, but I will be gone during that time period (there is a small chance I will have internet access, but I probably will not). If SilverBeacher is serving as commissioner for the next round, then the vacation may not be a problem. Thank you Neilo and DethAdder for your nomination!

Sorry mate, i just re-read the PM and no i was wrong...oh well no harm done.

Also great to see you have accepted the nomination..

Perhaps but no more.

I'm done.

I'm not mad at anyone.

I am a little disapointed in the motives being ascribed to me.

But mostly I'm just tired. I'm tired of doing so much and being appreciated so little.

I was heavy handed because until I started being heavy handed no one was doing anything.

I hereby resign from the league, from the captaincy of the A Team and from being the rulekeeper.

I wish everyone the best of luck, but I've simply had enough.

If anyone deserves a break it's you Mumblefratz. We'd love to have you stay as a player even if you no longer serve as team captain or rules keeper, but either way, thank you for all your contributions to the MVL and all the work you've put into it. I don't think anyone believes you acted with anything but the MVL's interests as your motive. If you do not change your mind, we'll be waiting for your return and please enjoy the (relative) rest.