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Eve Online to Elect Player Oversight Group

Posted by Zonk on from the self-governance-is-the-best-kind dept.

StCredZero writes "The New York Times is reporting on plans by EVE Online developer CCP to open itself up to independent oversight. In response to the recent allegations of misconduct, they are proposing a system of 'nine player-overseers who will act as ombudsmen for the game's subscribers. The company says it will hold the elections in the fall.' Systems will be put into the game to support this ombudsmen status, making this (effectively) a player-run world governance system."

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  1. Let's see how this will run by Opportunist · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Ok, so players should "elect" their representatives. How is this done? Most likely on a "one vote per account" system.

    Who will run for it? Probably many, but who has a chance? Well, to have a chance, you'd have to be known. Who'd cast his vote on someone he doesn't know? Who do you know? The people from your corp, or alliance.

    So who has a chance to get the most votes? People from the largest alliances, of course. And ... weren't they the ones accused of cheating?

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  2. Spontantious thought by Zironic · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Won't this just turn into a popularity contest?

    Normally an ombudsman is appointed by the government/company to represent the interests of the citizens/customers. Never heard of anyone getting elected as ombudsman before.

    They're normally supposed to be professionals so they can pursue issues that the normal citizen don't have the knowledge/resources to do.

    Also aren't ombudsmen normally meant to represent the interests of the persons they represent and not some kind of watch force?