As I have now resigned from AJJE Games; this blog is officially closed.
Silent Hunter
11 July 2010
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Silent Hunter leaves AJJE Games
Silent Hunter, RTE Administrator, RPG Development Director, CO Argos and SL Covert-81 today left AJJE Games over issues with the leadership.
This is the ninth resignation since the beginning of July.
This is the ninth resignation since the beginning of July.
Daniel Taylor promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Appointment #68
This announcement may seem inapproriate at this moment in time. However, it didn't daunt me as much as I thought it would because this promotion is well-deserving of its recepient.
Daniel Taylor's work within SGU (and other AJJE sims) as well as trying to restore a flagging sim (twice) is no mean feat. And thus merited - with a unanimous decision on our part - a promotion.
So without further ado, we hereby promote Daniel Taylor to Lieutenant Colonel with all the rights and priveliges therewith.
Congratulations, Daniel.
Anna-Lyn Signey
11 Jul 2010
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Daniel had left AJJE Games about the same time; this is to be considered a final promotion.
This announcement may seem inapproriate at this moment in time. However, it didn't daunt me as much as I thought it would because this promotion is well-deserving of its recepient.
Daniel Taylor's work within SGU (and other AJJE sims) as well as trying to restore a flagging sim (twice) is no mean feat. And thus merited - with a unanimous decision on our part - a promotion.
So without further ado, we hereby promote Daniel Taylor to Lieutenant Colonel with all the rights and priveliges therewith.
Congratulations, Daniel.
Anna-Lyn Signey
11 Jul 2010
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Daniel had left AJJE Games about the same time; this is to be considered a final promotion.
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Chris Wilkinson and Daniel Taylor leave AJJE Games
Two more players have left AJJE Games; making the total eight since the start of the month and seven since 8 July.
Two senior members of SGU have left. Chris Wilkinson was a Military Command member and former Vice-President Support; Taylor had formerly run SGU-3, as well as USS Resolution and the Klingon vessel IKV Vindicator over at SFHQ.
Chris cited dissatisfaction over the leadership as the reason for his departure; Daniel refused to give a reason.
The resignation of Chris Wilkinson leaves SGU without an Election Coordinator in the midst of elections.
Two senior members of SGU have left. Chris Wilkinson was a Military Command member and former Vice-President Support; Taylor had formerly run SGU-3, as well as USS Resolution and the Klingon vessel IKV Vindicator over at SFHQ.
Chris cited dissatisfaction over the leadership as the reason for his departure; Daniel refused to give a reason.
The resignation of Chris Wilkinson leaves SGU without an Election Coordinator in the midst of elections.
William Smith appointed as SFHQ vCCP
Effective 5 July, William Smith has become Vice Council Chairperson of SFHQ.
A popular member, he is also Member Support Director for RTE.
A popular member, he is also Member Support Director for RTE.
Chris Wilkinson placed in charge of SGA Beta Site
Appointment #68
When Megan Schulz informed us at Military Command of her reliquishing command of SGA Beta Site, it falls to us to find another CO worthy of such a command.
Since SGA Beta Site didn't have a BXO to take over command, three names were put forward and one name was unanimously voted as the next CO of SGA Beta Site.
So without further ado, we hereby give Chris Wilkinson command of SGA Beta Site.
Congratulations, Chris.
Anna-Lyn Signey
8 Jul 2010
When Megan Schulz informed us at Military Command of her reliquishing command of SGA Beta Site, it falls to us to find another CO worthy of such a command.
Since SGA Beta Site didn't have a BXO to take over command, three names were put forward and one name was unanimously voted as the next CO of SGA Beta Site.
So without further ado, we hereby give Chris Wilkinson command of SGA Beta Site.
Congratulations, Chris.
Anna-Lyn Signey
8 Jul 2010
Friday, 9 July 2010
LOTW site currently down
LOTW is officially shut down for repairs until further notice.
Alex Verdusco
Server Management
Alex Verdusco
Server Management
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Editorial: Heading Over The Cliff
The LOTW Crisis has seen a major resignation in the form of Mike Palmer.
With others considering their future in the site, it is clear in this editor's view that things need to change fast. Negotiations need to take place and a way forward found.
If we don't arrest this process, AJJE will cease to exist.
With others considering their future in the site, it is clear in this editor's view that things need to change fast. Negotiations need to take place and a way forward found.
If we don't arrest this process, AJJE will cease to exist.
Silent Hunter returns as RPG Development Director
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Silent Hunter to the position of RPG Development Director. Silent has been an active member of AJJE for three years, and is a man of many ideas, as evidenced by his numerous sim ideas found on Ride the Edge, and I am glad to have him bring his energy, drive, and enthusiasm to make AJJE's sims the best they can be to this department.
Please join me in congratulating him!
-Euan Reid
VP Development
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Note: Silent Hunter had previously been RPG Development Director before being removed by previous VP Teddie Dollins, who has now left AJJE.
Please join me in congratulating him!
-Euan Reid
VP Development
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Note: Silent Hunter had previously been RPG Development Director before being removed by previous VP Teddie Dollins, who has now left AJJE.
Mike Palmer resigns from LOTW after furore breaks out over President's posting
LOTW Operations Leader Mike Palmer, a long standing veteran of the site and CO of Prinz Eugen (a multiple Sim of the Year winner), yesterday resigned from AJJE Games in protest over the reversal of Resolution #37 and the leadership in general.
The final straw was a widely-criticised decision by President Jeannette Giesbrecht to post a link to her decision reversing Jamie Chamberlain's ban on the sims of LOTW without asking the COs of the sim, some of whom were not on strike, including Mike himself, recovering from an eye operation. This also included the email to order Ash and Mike to reverse the ban.
Mike posted a thundering resignation in LOTW's parliament, accusing the President of tyranny and stating that the top-level leadership would be glad to see him go. He was followed by relative new player Benjamin Sedlak, his XO Mike Kennedy and Damian Lamothe.
Mike's fear that Jamie Chamberlain would be appointed as his successor proved unfounded- Deborah Leighton Plom was appointed instead. Wife of Parliament Leader Ashley, she is a popular player and seen very much as in the same camp as her husband, who she met via AJJE.
In response, Eddie Cramer said he did not harbour any ill-feelings towards Jamie. Jeannette said that she was sorry to see him go.
We will keep you updated with developments. This may not be the last resignation.
The final straw was a widely-criticised decision by President Jeannette Giesbrecht to post a link to her decision reversing Jamie Chamberlain's ban on the sims of LOTW without asking the COs of the sim, some of whom were not on strike, including Mike himself, recovering from an eye operation. This also included the email to order Ash and Mike to reverse the ban.
Mike posted a thundering resignation in LOTW's parliament, accusing the President of tyranny and stating that the top-level leadership would be glad to see him go. He was followed by relative new player Benjamin Sedlak, his XO Mike Kennedy and Damian Lamothe.
Mike's fear that Jamie Chamberlain would be appointed as his successor proved unfounded- Deborah Leighton Plom was appointed instead. Wife of Parliament Leader Ashley, she is a popular player and seen very much as in the same camp as her husband, who she met via AJJE.
In response, Eddie Cramer said he did not harbour any ill-feelings towards Jamie. Jeannette said that she was sorry to see him go.
We will keep you updated with developments. This may not be the last resignation.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
SGA-2 Closes
Appointment #67/Announcement #1
After much deliberation and thought, it is with a sad note that we members of Military Command announce the retraction of Appointment 66 (Michael Parks re-instatement to Commanding Officer level) and uphold the decision we have stated in Appointment #65. This also coincides with the closure of the SGA-2 sim.
This decision did not come about lightly. We at the Military Command had to discuss this issue at length. SGU's Guiding Principles charges us members of Military Command with the responsibility of the overall health of the clubs. At the same time, it protects Team Leaders/Commanding Officers from unwarranted removal by laying out the conditions for removal, namely the persistent violation of the sim's Absence WithOut Leave policies or an absence of thirty days.
SGU's Policy #1 expands upon the Guiding Principles with the creation of the review process and the conditions and timelines for reviews, again based upon the Absence WithOut Leave violations. In response to this, we put Michael Parks on a three-month review period, just like we did Daniel Taylor, who was the previous Commanding Officer of SGU-3. Out of those three months, two were in review, which would have added to our grounds for a demotion of command. As we believe in giving anyone a second chance to prove themselves that our decision in promoting Michael Parks wasn't misplaced, we at Military Command have decided to demote him and place him under a mentor instead.
The closure of SGA-2 did not come as immediate as it may sound. It was gradual. With its previous Team Leader/Commanding Officer Christopher Wilkinson informing us at Military Command of his relinquishing of command, we at Military Command thought to give the sim to Michael Parks to see if he can handle the reins of command. Thus, Appointment #66 was made. However, upon observing the mass exodus of SGA-2's members to another sim, we deemed it appropriate to close an otherwise unproductive sim and rescind Appointment #66.
Anna-Lyn Signey
4 July 2010
After much deliberation and thought, it is with a sad note that we members of Military Command announce the retraction of Appointment 66 (Michael Parks re-instatement to Commanding Officer level) and uphold the decision we have stated in Appointment #65. This also coincides with the closure of the SGA-2 sim.
This decision did not come about lightly. We at the Military Command had to discuss this issue at length. SGU's Guiding Principles charges us members of Military Command with the responsibility of the overall health of the clubs. At the same time, it protects Team Leaders/Commanding Officers from unwarranted removal by laying out the conditions for removal, namely the persistent violation of the sim's Absence WithOut Leave policies or an absence of thirty days.
SGU's Policy #1 expands upon the Guiding Principles with the creation of the review process and the conditions and timelines for reviews, again based upon the Absence WithOut Leave violations. In response to this, we put Michael Parks on a three-month review period, just like we did Daniel Taylor, who was the previous Commanding Officer of SGU-3. Out of those three months, two were in review, which would have added to our grounds for a demotion of command. As we believe in giving anyone a second chance to prove themselves that our decision in promoting Michael Parks wasn't misplaced, we at Military Command have decided to demote him and place him under a mentor instead.
The closure of SGA-2 did not come as immediate as it may sound. It was gradual. With its previous Team Leader/Commanding Officer Christopher Wilkinson informing us at Military Command of his relinquishing of command, we at Military Command thought to give the sim to Michael Parks to see if he can handle the reins of command. Thus, Appointment #66 was made. However, upon observing the mass exodus of SGA-2's members to another sim, we deemed it appropriate to close an otherwise unproductive sim and rescind Appointment #66.
Anna-Lyn Signey
4 July 2010
Liam Connollly becomes a new member of Council of Elders
Appointment #61
As was stated in the last appointment Teddie Dollins has opted to leave AJJE Games due to real life. This has resulted in a vacant spot in the Council of Elders.
The remaining members of the Council looked at the three seniormost members of RTE and discussed the three candidates available for us to choose from. After several hours of discussion where each member of the council talked about each of the three candidates a decision was made.
So without further delay it is with great pride that the Council of Elders welcomes its newest member Liam Connolly.
Congratulations Liam!
Eddie
As was stated in the last appointment Teddie Dollins has opted to leave AJJE Games due to real life. This has resulted in a vacant spot in the Council of Elders.
The remaining members of the Council looked at the three seniormost members of RTE and discussed the three candidates available for us to choose from. After several hours of discussion where each member of the council talked about each of the three candidates a decision was made.
So without further delay it is with great pride that the Council of Elders welcomes its newest member Liam Connolly.
Congratulations Liam!
Eddie
Paul Pautler becomes SL of the Inn of the Wayward Traveller
Appointment #60
Unfortunately Teddie Dollins has opted to leave AJJE Games due to real life. This has resulted in an oppening for the SL of the Inn of the Wayward Traveler.
We the council looked at the current members involved with the Inn and after a days discussion we came to a unanimous decision on who to offer the position to.
So without further delay we are happy to announce that Paul Pautler will be taking over once again as the SL of the Inn of the Wayward Traveler.
Paul already holds the rank of Apprentice and therefore no promotion is needed to complete this appointment.
Congratulations Paul!
Eddie
Unfortunately Teddie Dollins has opted to leave AJJE Games due to real life. This has resulted in an oppening for the SL of the Inn of the Wayward Traveler.
We the council looked at the current members involved with the Inn and after a days discussion we came to a unanimous decision on who to offer the position to.
So without further delay we are happy to announce that Paul Pautler will be taking over once again as the SL of the Inn of the Wayward Traveler.
Paul already holds the rank of Apprentice and therefore no promotion is needed to complete this appointment.
Congratulations Paul!
Eddie
Friday, 2 July 2010
Editorial: Crisis Point
Late last year, RTE was gripped by a major row between Admin and Ops over the cutting of a sim that ultimately resulted in the latter being censured and an uneasy agreement on the way forward.
Events are unfolding that are going to make this look tiny in comparison.
The LOTW strike involving several leaders of the network, including two Admin Directors directly, less fully supported by the SGU Ops Leader and a Vice President, MOTDs being replaced by protest messages and the general disruption of RPing in LOTW, is a crisis for our network of unprecedented proportions.
People have a right to know what is happening and to see the evidence. They should be able to judge for themselves who is right.
I intend to use this blog to allow all sides to express their views. If anyone wishes to post something here, please email me.
AJJE stands at a crossroads. The next month could save it - or destroy it.
Events are unfolding that are going to make this look tiny in comparison.
The LOTW strike involving several leaders of the network, including two Admin Directors directly, less fully supported by the SGU Ops Leader and a Vice President, MOTDs being replaced by protest messages and the general disruption of RPing in LOTW, is a crisis for our network of unprecedented proportions.
People have a right to know what is happening and to see the evidence. They should be able to judge for themselves who is right.
I intend to use this blog to allow all sides to express their views. If anyone wishes to post something here, please email me.
AJJE stands at a crossroads. The next month could save it - or destroy it.
Strike message from LOTW strikers
This message has been posted to replace a number of MOTDs in LOTW:
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LOTW Strike
Email to Alex
LOTW on Strike!
Attention all
You might already know or you might not, several of LOTW's members are
‘on strike’ for 29 days this month in protest over multiple Terms of
Use and Guiding Principle violations.
Activity on this ship and on others in the club might therefore be
affected, and we apologise for the upheaval this might cause.
With thanks,
LOTW
Statement Of Fact
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No response from the leadership has yet been received, but it is still early in the day AJJE time.
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LOTW Strike
Email to Alex
LOTW on Strike!
Attention all
You might already know or you might not, several of LOTW's members are
‘on strike’ for 29 days this month in protest over multiple Terms of
Use and Guiding Principle violations.
Activity on this ship and on others in the club might therefore be
affected, and we apologise for the upheaval this might cause.
With thanks,
LOTW
Statement Of Fact
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No response from the leadership has yet been received, but it is still early in the day AJJE time.
Breaking News: Key LOTW members go on strike
Angry about the decision to reverse # Resolution 37 and allow Jamie Chamberlain back into the club, several key LOTW members, including newly re-elected Parliament Leader Ashley Leighton Plom, his wife Deborah and former Parliament Leader Topher Miller, have gone on a leave of absence that will last 29 days, just short of the 30 day limit that would see automatic site removals. They are prepared to return earlier if a deal is reached on this and other matters.
They will either go LOA entirely, or just not post on LOTW ships.
Comments from both sides will follow in due course.
They will either go LOA entirely, or just not post on LOTW ships.
Comments from both sides will follow in due course.
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