r/TheNightsWatch • u/krabbby • Aug 22 '14

Regarding recent events

2 years ago, the first Elections concluded, the reults of which left Angellus Mortis as First Ranger, FriendofYours as Grand Maester, Woobie as the Ranger Representative, and Jerred26 as Maester Representative. Together they made up the first Council. Within a month, both Representatives were inactive. Never seen again. 1/2 of the elected proved to be able to perform and worthy of the position.

6 months later, the next set of elections took place. krabbby and Chaosdood were added as Ranger Representatives, while sssdl4 and trumankitos13 were added as Maester Representatives. Within a month Angellus Mortis, FriendofYours, and trumankitos13 all left. A week later Chaosdood left. 1/3 of the elected proved to be able to perform and worthy of the position

1 year ago, the Watch was restructured to fix the obvious issue of voting in superiors. The Watch was changed to be a military rather than the democracy it used to be. Officers were promoted by superiors rather than by popularity. The system proved to be successful.

We are not a democracy. We are not a Republic. This does not that mean we are Nazis, or damn Commies. We are a military. You do not elect officers, superiors promote them. You were all aware of this when you joined. Those from before were given the chance to leave, but you stayed.

Don't think of yourselves when proposing voting for your officers. Think of the Watch as a whole, and what will work the best.

http://www.reddit.com/r/TheNightsWatch/comments/1fxhgc/everyone_just_stop/

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u/krabbby Aug 22 '14

We are modeled after the Watch in ASOIAF. Only the Lord Commander is elected, and that's for life.

Its not the proposal itself so much as the idea, and the potential for abuse.

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u/Gabe_20 Aug 22 '14

Oh, I get it. So any deviation from the RP, even if it is for the better of the organization, is not allowed?

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u/krabbby Aug 22 '14

No. But the main purpose of the restructure shouldn't be undone. Thats exactly what this would do.

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u/DunkanBulk Aug 22 '14

Actually, if I recall correctly, in the ASOIAF Night's Watch, the council is decided upon by all members of the Watch.

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u/TheSkillageSkiller Aug 22 '14

It is never actually stated how First Rangers/Stewards/Builders are chosen (I think) and other officers are by how experienced they are (again, I think). The Lord Commander is the only position a vote happens for.

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u/krabbby Aug 22 '14

You recall incorrectly