Elections in Arlor! | Discussion Thread

[Seoratrek]

Please use this thread to discuss Elections in Arlor!

Feel free to ask questions about the contest, ask around for a running mate (during the sign up process) and to chat about the contest itself. Have fun!

PRIZES:
For each pair:

1st Place: A special forum signature created by Seoratrek* and 75 Platinum

*Offered designs:





2nd Place: 50 Platinum

3rd Place: 25 Platinum

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can run?
A: Anyone! Just make sure that when you enter, be sure to post your In-Game Name as your "Name of Candidate"

Q: When signing up, how do we choose what current issues to talk about?
A: You can just come up with anything - creativity is key!

What is the difference between Name of Candidate and Name of Committee?
A: The Name of Candidate will be your In-Game Name (IGN). The Name of Committee is what you want to call your campaign - be creative! (and forum appropriate)

Q: Do I have to have a running mate?
A: Yes, only one (1)

Q: How do I choose my running mate?
A: Ask any of your friends or ask in the discussion thread.

Q: Does my running mate have to have a forum account to participate?
A: No, however you might find it easier to coordinate via PM here.

Q: Do I, the candidate, have to have a forum account to participate?
A: Yes.

Q: How exactly will the debates work?
A: After the community has chosen the two topics, I will PM both the running mate and candidate with the prompt. From there you and your running mate will have to coordinate an answer by the deadline. If you do not respond by the deadline you will be considered as a "drop out" and will not be considered for the voting.

Q: For the debate, can we "talk smack" or "trash talk" about our competitors?
A: No. All discussion must remain civil and appropriate. Focus on your strengths as a candidate. Any rude content will be moderated and is subject to disqualification.

Q: How exactly will the voting work?
A: After the candidates have responded, I will create a new thread with a poll for which the community (and the candidates) can vote on. There will be a deadline for the vote and the top 5 (for round 1) and top 3 (round 2) will move onto the next round. The votes will be PUBLIC in order to discourage dummy account voting. Spacetime reserves the right to adjust the polls if there is any suspected foul play.