| superid |
The way the debate will work is that I will take questions from the audience, then give each candiate in turn a chance to answer the question |
| superid |
I would ask that when the question are being answered, everyone not talk or whisper so we can all listen |
| superid |
As you all know, this is our senate debate, and our three candidates for senate are here |
| superid |
so, first things first, our candidates are Alicia, oreobaby and Suga246 lets all clap for them having gotten this far |
| superid |
I think we will start by having each candidate briefly state what they think is the most important thing they will do for whyville -- Oreo, you want to start? |
| OrEoBaBy |
SURE |
| superid |
everyone else should be quiet for a few minutes |
| superid |
Oreo, the stage is yours |
| OrEoBaBy |
i think the most important thing that i mentioned was have businesses sponsor whyville so we can help to make whyville grow |
| superid |
Alicia what do you think is the most important thing you can do for whyville? |
| superid |
the stage is yours Alicia |
| Alicia |
I think most importantly would be to get an actual tour rather than virtual to help new members learn about Whyville. |
| superid |
ok, our last candidate Suga - you can take the stage |
| Suga246 |
that was mine..well kinda |
| Bigfoot |
It's okay to agree with your fellow candidates |
| Suga246 |
i can talk about the tutorials? |
| Suga246 |
i think thats the most important out of all my ideas |
| Bigfoot |
go ahead, Suga, whatever you feel is most important |
| superid |
can you briefly tell us the idea about tutorials? |
| Suga246 |
I feel that we should finish the newbie center and many newbies that enter whyville get shut out so we should ahev tutor |
| Suga246 |
have tutorials and guidelines how great whyville is and a little chat where they can feel belonged |
| superid |
very nice all of you. |
| superid |
now, I would like one question from the audience to ask each of the candidates |
| Bigfoot |
Ask your questions and we'll pick it out of what you say |
| 01pAnDa |
why did you decide to run for senator??????? |
| superid |
go ahead Alicia |
| Alicia |
I think i'd be good because i like helping people and listening to suggestions. Id like to share what i know about Whyville with others and I just really want to help make a difference in whyville give back for what its given me |
| superid |
ok oreo your turn now, why would you make a good senator? |
| OrEoBaBy |
think i would make a good senator b/c of my communication skills and creativity!........ |
| OrEoBaBy |
communication is a two way street and i communicate well w/ peolpe of any age race and gender |
| OrEoBaBy |
as far as creativity the sky is the limit! |
| superid |
thank you oreo, and Suga, why do you think you would make a good senator? |
| Suga246 |
I feel that i have good ideas and I have put myself otu there trying to make whyville a better place, i have alternatives instead of solutions and i try my best at all times |
| superid |
ok, I need another question for our candidates |
| superid |
suga can go first this time |
| superid |
here is the question "would you add new things to whyville or improve on ones we have?" |
| Suga246 |
We have amny problems on whyville and we shoudl ahve new things but not anything major becase we have a limitation on space, we shoudl fix up the problems we have and THEN get new things |
| superid |
thank you suga, oreo, your answer to the question? |
| OrEoBaBy |
we firts have to think about improvement before we add new, if something cannot work, then remove it to make something new |
| superid |
thank you oreo and alicia? |
| Alicia |
I think there are things that need to be improved on Whyville. Although new things would be a plus over time. |
| superid |
here is a question from the cityworkers based on an important concern to many whyvillians |
| superid |
how would you deal with the plot situation? |
| Bigfoot |
This should be a good debate... |
| superid |
oreo? |
| OrEoBaBy |
I would take a poll to see how many people accually use their homes, i kno i dont use mine much and that space could be |
| OrEoBaBy |
the space could be used to better Whyville |
| superid |
thank you oreo, suga your response to the problem with the plots? |
| Suga246 |
I know that i cannot please everyone but i want to completely abolish the plots, People have spent clams on their furniture and i completely understand but i never used my plot and not man people do, they are not working currently and could take them away for another room or just for more space |
| superid |
and finally alicia, what would you do about this difficult situation? |
| Alicia |
I know a lot of people that use the plots and have worked to get them and keep them. Many people seem to want them. |
| Suga246 |
yeah i nkow its a broad subject and so many people want them and dont want them |
| Alicia |
I don't think they should be taken away from people who have worked for them and tried to get them |
| Alicia |
More people seem to want them and I think there sould be more. |
| superid |
thank you alicia and thank you all candidates for your interesting answers |
| superid |
ok, one more question from the audience for our candidates |
| superid |
ok, the question is -- Why did you each decide to run for Senator? |
| superid |
Alicia, do you want to start?? |
| Alicia |
Sure =] |
| Alicia |
I decided to run because I wanted to give back to Whyville, make a difference and help people. |
| Alicia |
Along with sharing my ideas. |
| superid |
thank you alicia, suga your answer? |
| Suga246 |
Whyville has been my home, I have gone here to escape reality and to keep myself busy from the difficult changes in my life and I want to give whyville something back because they have done so much for me |
| superid |
and oreo, your answer to the question why you are running for senator |
| OrEoBaBy |
i decided to run because I love Whyville and I am very interested in its future and growth! Whyville Rox!!!!! |
| superid |
thank you candidates for another set of very good answers |
| superid |
And now, I have a question I would like to ask myself |
| superid |
Whyville has grown and keeps growing a lot -- do you think that is a good or bad thing? |
| superid |
suga? |
| Suga246 |
i think that it is amazing how so many people can come in such a sort amount of time, i love that there are new people |
| Suga246 |
all the time to give whyville a new sense of creativity with all of these new ideas from all sorts of people |
| superid |
Oreo -- is growth good or bad? |
| OrEoBaBy |
Growth and population is always good but whyville needs to keep growing to accomodate them |
| superid |
And alicia -- is growth good or bad? |
| Alicia |
Growth is definitally good. If you had a busniess you'd want more custumers right? Well in the same sense Whyville .. |
| superid |
would any other cityworkers like to ask a question? |
| Bigfoot |
I have a few questions... |
| superid |
ok, big foot bob has some quesations, so I am going to turn the screen over to him |
| superid |
I have to leave now |
| superid |
but, I want to say that I am very impressed by the candidates |
| superid |
and I think that Whyvillians will have a hard decision to make |
| superid |
and I think I speak for all the city workers that I look forward to working with the winner |
| superid |
so, good luck to you all -- bigfoot, go ahead and take over |
| Bigfoot |
First of all, to let you know, the election begins after the debate |
| Bigfoot |
The election will run for a few days, I believe |
| Bigfoot |
But make sure you choose one person to vote for! |
| Bigfoot |
Voting happens when you log in to Whyville -- there will be a screen where you can vote |
| Bigfoot |
Okay, I have a few questions for the candidates |
| Bigfoot |
First question: The Whyville-age of our candidates has gotten to be something of a big deal in this senate race.... |
| Bigfoot |
Do you think it's important how "old" a Senator is? |
| Bigfoot |
Let's start with Suga246 |
| Suga246 |
I dont think that necisaarly you have to be on whyville for a certain amount of time, but i think that each candidate |
| Suga246 |
should at least know the problems and concerns about whyville and be aware |
| Suga246 |
want me to talk about oru real age? |
| Bigfoot |
if you think it's important, sure, but if not, don't worry about it |
| Suga246 |
Our real age is not that important we can be 10 and still do somethnig for whyville |
| JasmineK |
but you are..15? suga |
| Suga246 |
eyah im 15 |
| Bigfoot |
Mainly I'm asking because it became something of an issue in the Times' BBS, especially about Alicia being a veteran and whether that was a good or a bad |
| Bigfoot |
Okay, Alicia? |
| Alicia |
I dont think how long your a member matters. I think a senator should have knowledge about Whyville to deal with pros and cons of Whyville. |
| Bigfoot |
Thanks Alicia, and now OreoBaby |
| OrEoBaBy |
i personally do not think it matters as long as their heart is in the right place, and they are really commited to makin whyville a better place |
| Bigfoot |
Okay, next -- Oreobaby has suggested that we make harsher punishments for prejudice -- can you give us some examples, Oreo? |
| OrEoBaBy |
if they are taped for a longer time everytime and eventually banishment of not only the account but each account listed |
| OrEoBaBy |
uner that email address |
| Bigfoot |
What do you mean by prejudice? |
| OrEoBaBy |
makin fun of any b/c of there newness, age, race, or abilities |
| Bigfoot |
ok, thanks! |
| Bigfoot |
Alicia, you've suggested making more competitions in the Whyville Times -- but only like 20% of citizens read the Times! How do we get more ppl to read the best source of info in Whyville? |
| Alicia |
Well theres a lot of good in the Times. I think there should be more things to keep people interesting, puzzels, contest |
| Alicia |
People want to get involved in things. Not just read things so it seems. |
| Bigfoot |
Okay, one last question, this one's for Suga246 |
| Bigfoot |
All our candidates have made suggestions about creating a newbie center -- what do you think is most important in encouraging our citizens to help new folks out? |
| Suga246 |
You cant really make everyone decision and you cant stop people from not helping but i think that by giving the newbies |
| Suga246 |
more credit or more reconization will gives oldbies the kind of attitdue like "wow, the neebis contribute to our community, or they do make a difference" |
| Bigfoot |
Thanks to all our candidates! |
| Bigfoot |
I know some of you need to go now, so feel free. Anyone who can stay, feel free to continue to ask our candidates more questions, if they're able |
| Bigfoot |
A round of applause to everyone! |
