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A lot of things in this board are for fun. That is expected, given the nature of what we are. We are gamers, and of course, fun is the easier option compared to work.

But we are an organization. No, not just that. We are an organization of the University of the Philippines.

We work for our games. This deep level of enthusiasm sets us apart from the dabblers in the Hobby. But what is fundamentally wrong, is our growing attitude of starting work on something, only to forget about it when it is no longer "exciting".

If we start to do something, we should NOT pause our work, half-baked (pwede na yan!). If we accept work, then we should see it through. It is only proper for the people who expect from us. If you doubt you can finish something, then don't start it at all.

I started this org. I WILL NOT let it drown in it's own apathy.

This is a serious matter people. As repetitive as this sounds, what was started must be followed through. Here on the boards, back at the campus, in any endeavor that we accept.

*Fix the application process.
*Attend GA's.
*Contribute on org projects that you have agreed to join.
*Attend classes.

These things have all been agreed upon at the start of the year. Unanimously. Do try to fix this.

Because as an organization that promotes camaraderie amongst its members, I really hate to resort to reprimands.

Stickied for great justice.

As Asst. Sec. Gen, I admit to have a fault in the "apathy" of the Org. I'm sorry. I have been believing that the so-called apathy is a result of the nature of the Organization. Hierarchy hardly exists, as we prefer to exist in relative equality. I also find it hard to voice everything in my head. However, I believe that this apathy is not absolute and rather inevitable. As such, I propose a closer study on how the organization really works, what kind of organization we really are, and what kind of organization we want to have. If I can't be a leader, then I can be an advisor. For this, I present the following realizations.

First and foremost, I have realized that the officers are really not superiors but more of representatives for each part of the organization. Therefore, their powers as given by the constitution is either unclear or unqualified for what is written. In other words, we are not functioning under our own constitution. I have no hard copy of the constitution for evidence, so I appreciate my statement be contested.

Second, I see that the organization is divided into two: the Magic players and the Non-Magic Players. I can see that the Non-Magic players are increasing, which is both good and bad. Unfortunately, the organization is unable to handle and facilitate to this growth. For the most part, this is a result of old players not playing Magic anymore. I would like to emphasize that the organization was built on the foundation of Magic Players. From what I have observed, our very Sec Gen is no longer an avid Magic player. For the most part, this is not a problem, so long as he can still cater to the Magic players, which is, I'm sorry to say, a failure. (Note: I am not lashing out blames. I merely give observations.)

Third, I've realized that we as an org are unable to balance ourselves as gamers, as students, and as an organization. We established the Academics commitee for handling the first and the second and so far it has failed. We obviously failed the third. So for this, I propose a concrete and discrete quantification and qualification of balance. I believe that we gave way to too many games that were mishandled. Believe me, too many games is good for this organization. It just has to function properly.

Finally, I believe that as the years go on for the org, a major gap between members is devouring us alive. This gap involves age, interests, etc. I believe that the RPG crowd has become isolated and even isolationist (It tends to isolate itself) from the rest of the members. I now have ideas on how to mend this gap.

Furthermore, I would like to point some things out (Quite cryptic):
1. This organization is unorganized (Pun intended)
2. The leaders of this organization are mislead (Pun intended again)
3. The thin line dividing the organization is currently a problem, but will be an asset in the future.
4. We need to have a rebond (Pun intended if it doesn't kill me)

What I mean is, if we want camaradery, then we must strive for it. We don't function like most orgs. By now I think you understand that.

I move for an ExeComm meeting next week for a formal statement on the matter. I wish that I can voice everything in my head for this. No, not a GA, but I want everybody to be a part of the meeting. Sem's ending, m'boys. Let's reflect on what we have so far...

guys, chill. i mean, the org has its problems, yeah, but you're all talking like it's the end of the world. it's not. we can still fix things. it's my sincere belief that we ultimately will.

just have to work a wee bit harder next sem, that's all Very Happy

I think Mark exaggerated. You drink too much coffee Mark!

First and foremost, I do not think apathy is the root cause. It is irresponsibility.

We still have the identity as an org, except that we are not functioning like one.

Be responsible and everything should be okey.

Wink

*Last edited by BJ on Thu May 01, 2008 9:36 am; edited 1 time in total*

Initiative is a word that we hobbygamers often use. In RPG's, we all know that initiative is a rolled number in which the characters and their opponents act. It's all fun and games; we choose to delay when we deem it beneficial to our attack strategy, those with high initiative get to ready against specific actions, and those from the White Raven school get to muck around with it until it is barely recognizable.

But sometimes, we tend to forget that initiative is also one of the organization's key virtues. Perhaps it is my failing; at every Final Rites that I attended, I make it a point of pride to represent initiative. That I commonly catch the organization members lacking it could be a sign that I passed them a bit too rashly.

So here's my attempt to rectify that. Wikipedia states:

In the webcomic's defense, it is by no means discontinued. I just don't have a scanner here and therefore have not been drawing them, that's all. Think of it more as a temporary hiatus; big difference. Should pick up again by the start of next sem, when I have scanner access again.

My 2 cp