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The Senate Debate Transcript

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City Hall

Welcome to the latest Whyville Senate Debate, between sk87, Rhinoryan, Moocow007 and Ninja04!

City Hall

Hello Rebok!

City Hall

Nice to see one of our Senators is able to join us, too

City Hall

Here's hoping that Rhinoryan will be able to join us, too. Is there any trouble logging in?

City Hall

Has anyone seen Rhinoryan lately? (Don't worry, all, we've had trouble getting all our candidates together before -- and this time we have FOUR!)

City Hall

I'll do the introductions and let the others do their opening statements first

City Hall

Okay, welcome everybody to the Whyville Senate Debate! Ninja04 just stepped out (she'll be back), and we haven't seen Rhinoryan just yet, but we're going to get started now in the hopes he'll make it



City Hall

The candidates are familiar with our order, but I'll explain it to you all as real quick

City Hall

We'll start with opening statements by each candidate. Then I'll ask each person 2-3 questions. Then they'll get to ask each other a few questions. Then you'll get to ask questions and I'll choose the ones the candidates answer.

City Hall

Finally, the candidates will give their closing statements, and I'll leave -- they may stay to answer more questions, but they do not have to stay.



City Hall

We will start with the opening statements from our candidates... sk87, will you please start us off?

Sk87

I would like to thank all of my supporters who got me where I am right now.

Sk87

Especially Troublenc who has always been here.

Sk87

I hope you all will vote wisely.

Sk87

Also, good luck to all of the other candidates.



City Hall

Our next opening statements come from Moocow007

Moocow007

It has been said that this senator race has been by far one of the most interesting. I am very glad that I got to parti

Moocow007

participate in it, and good luck to my fellow canidates (:



City Hall

And after that statement, we have Ninja04!

Ninja04

Ok I would Like to thank all who voted for me and I am very excited to be in the top four!! =D

Ninja04

I would like to give a speacial thanks to Snikers00 and Candy7333!!



City Hall

Before we move on to the questions, I want to point out that even though Rhinoryan is not here, he may still be a candidate

City Hall

We haven't had this situation before, and there are no set rules about it. We'll see what the other CWs think about it.

City Hall

Okay, on to our questions!



City Hall

Our first question is for sk87

City Hall

Sk87, why have you so angrily accused Ninja04 of "copying" ideas from other candidates? Why can't they be good ideas which you both agree on?

Sk87

I noticed in MooCow007's platform she had the face factory idea first.

City Hall

Going straight for the tough question...

Sk87

When Ninja04 rewrote her platform she included it.

Sk87

It is a very good idea, I didn't mean to be rude about it to her.

Sk87

I thought it was unfair to MooCow007 that she had her idea used by another candidate.

Sk87

Sorry, if I was rude.

City Hall

Not at all. Mainly I want to understand why using another person's idea is so frustrating to some folks.

City Hall

Your response helped. Thankyou! *claps*



City Hall

Our next question is for Moocow007!

City Hall

You've suggested that we provide a "Save As" feature for the Face Factory. This would take up a lot of space on the server -- a saved part would be the same as a part being worn in Whyville. Who would benefit from this?

Moocow007

Yes, I realize it would take up a lot of space... in my platform I talked about how the servers reboot at 12:03pm and am

Moocow007

the person would have to finish their work before those times

City Hall

It's not necessarily too much space, but it has to be very valuable to be worthwhile. So we want to know how valuable it would be

Moocow007

it takes a long time to make a face part and it would help face part makers so that if they wouldn't have enough time to

Moocow007

finish their creation, they would be able to work on it later...

City Hall

Okay, thank you moocow007!



City Hall

Our next question is for Ninja04!

City Hall

Your new platform shares many similarities with your fellow candidates. What do you think is the best idea that you added to your platform, and why?

Ninja04

I think that the Credit Card idea is the best because ya know when ya have that face part that you want but you just

Ninja04

don't have enough clams? Thats why I wanted that idea to happen! And thats why its my favorite!! =D

Ninja04

Also it is educational (math)

City Hall

*claps* Good answers, ninja04

Ninja04

We would probably need a sponser to get this though =\



City Hall

Let's move back to Moocow007 for another question

City Hall

Could you explain a little more the difference between house guests like we have now, and your idea about roommates?

Moocow007

all that house guests we have now can do is get to the house they rent without cab fare

Moocow007

my idea of roomates would consist of the person getting to help build the house and its interior

City Hall

Follow-up question: Would you then suggest that houses have utilities & rent that the roommates pay for together?

Moocow007

yes, they could split if fifty fifty

City Hall

*claps* Thank you, Moocow007!



City Hall

Our next question is for ninja04!

City Hall

What other meetings would you suggest be held at the Greek Theater? If you would like someone to organize and run the meetings, how would you suggest they be paid for? (In terms of real money, since adults usually need an income for that sort of thing.)

Ninja04

Yes I would try to get someone responsible enough that would actually run some meetings and the meetings would be about

Ninja04

Current events in Whyville!!=D

Ninja04

Yes I would probably pay the person who runs it!!

City Hall

*claps* thanks for your answers, Ninja04!



City Hall

We have another question now, for sk87!

City Hall

How would you encourage new games to be developed? Would you organize a movement to get more sponsors? That's the best way to pay for a new game. What else would you do?

Sk87

I would maybe offer ideas to the CW's about different games. If I was needed to "help" set it up, I would try my best.

Sk87

Also, more sponsers would be a good idea, to get the games going.

Sk87

Some of the Salary games are not in effect anymore, so they could be deleted, possibly.

Sk87

I could only present the game ideas, not exactly set them up.

Sk87

I would try my best to get them going, if possible.

City Hall

Senators have helped us decide which games to focus on, and other tools.

City Hall

*claps* Thanks sk87!

Sk87

Of course it would be educational



City Hall

If people -- Senators or regular citizens -- really want a game, all they have to do is find a company or organization that will sponsor it in Whyville!

City Hall

Let's see... do we have time for another question for me, or shall we move on to the candidates' questions?

City Hall

If you find a sponsor, email city-management@whyville.net

City Hall

Okay, we'll move on to the candidate's questions



City Hall

Each candidate will go up and can ask the other two candidates two questions total -- they can be for both, or one person at a time.

City Hall

The first questions will be asked by ninja04!

Ninja04

Ok my question's are for both.

Ninja04

Fist I would like to know why you guys want to be a senator?

Moocow007

I want to be senator because Whyville has given me so much over the years, and I would like to help give back what I can

Sk87

I want to be senator because Whyville has inspired me so much in many ways, I would like to help back, also ...

Sk87

I am always willing to help if anyone has questions, if I becamse senator, no one would be afraid to approach and ask.

City Hall

*claps* thanks for your answers!



City Hall

Ninja04, do you have another question? :-)

Ninja04

Yes

Ninja04

This is kinda rude but I have to find out....

Ninja04

moocow007 are you realy babygraces other account?

Moocow007

yes, it is my other account

City Hall

That doesn't seem rude to me. Is it?

Moocow007

I ran on that account first, but because of all of the before 12pm's getting 911'd I didn't want to be so behind so I ra

Ninja04

Ok I just had to know that **Sorry if that was kinda rude

Sk87

Nope.

Moocow007

ran on this account also

Moocow007

sorry if anyone thinks I'm a cheater or something



City Hall

Okay, thank you for your answers

City Hall

Not at all! We have no rules against anyone running again, from former Senators to former candidates.

City Hall

Okay, sk87, are you ready to ask your questions?

City Hall

Well, it's your turn. ;-)

Sk87

Alright alright

Sk87

My question is for Ninja04.

Sk87

Okay, as in MooCow007's platform I saw the Face Part Saving Idea...

Sk87

When you revised your platform you included it

Sk87

Explain why you did this.

Ninja04

Yes, yes..Well when Snik and I were revising the platfrom we didn't even think of it at the time

Sk87

I see.

Ninja04

By the way I am sorry if this hust anyones feelings ;)

Sk87

okay, I understand :}

City Hall

*claps* thank you ninja04.



Sk87

Okay now my question for MooCow007

City Hall

sk87, you may ask your second question

Sk87

How would you construct the game you suggested, chess, how would you sponser or get that programmed it would take...

Sk87

up a lot of space in the server.

Moocow007

Do the other games have sponsors?... I dont really know how that works

Sk87

Well, I mean, how would you get that done to whyville.

Sk87

Chess is is very complicated.

Moocow007

A good idea for the pieces since it may be hard to have the regular chess pieces could have pictures of the object on it

Moocow007

instead

Sk87

Ahh okay.

City Hall

*claps* okay, thanks moocow007!



City Hall

And now it's your turn to ask the questions!

Moocow007

for sk87...

Moocow007

I am a bit confused by your disco idea, can't other people go in the disco when it isn't booked

Sk87

Also, if we had them for 30 minutes, more people could get in.

Sk87

Maybe for about once a week, Sunday, the Disco could be open to the public for let's say an hour?

Sk87

This way, all of the people who never experience our "party room" could get to try it.

City Hall

*claps* good answer, sk87

Ninja04

Sk87 thats a really good idea (Sunday thing)

Sk87

:) Thanks :)



City Hall

moocow007, do you have another question?

Moocow007

no, I'm finished



City Hall

Ohhhhkay! Now it's time for YOUR questions! Ask away and I'll throw the best questions on the screen. While the candidates are answering, don't bother asking until they're done.

BeeZD

For all three of you. What do you feel it takes to become senator? Why?

Moocow007

I think it takes a lot of patience to listen to everyone

Sk87

It takes responsibility, dedication, and politeness, to help out you need to be respectuful and be willing to

Ninja04

I think it takes a good attitude so your not rude and courage(sp?) because you need to be able to chat with other peopl

Sk87

It takes dedication, responsibilty, and politeness, a good senator needs to have all of those traits, so they can help



writing89

Question for all- Why can't whypasses cost clamz instead of money?

Sk87

The server needs money to run this site. Without it, the site would shut down.

Moocow007

Whyville needs money to buy computers so our town can grow more

Ninja04

Well because it goes to the company Whyville so they can afford the server and electric bill ;) lol



snikers00

Question for all- What do you think got you all in the top 'four' other than the votes?

City Hall

Interesting question, snikers00!

Moocow007

Dedication

Sk87

Responsibility.

Ninja04

I agree with sk87



33Tigger3

As senator, what will you all tackle first? Why do you feel this is important?

Moocow007

I think it would be nice to have something done with the plots

Ninja04

I would tackle the Credit Card idea first beacause I think it would be the most complicated

Sk87

It would be nice to have the petition filter so that the petitions wouldn't clutter the servers.



willis4
For all, How much of an advantage do you think the deleted platforms gave you? If u feel it gave any at all...

City Hall

Fascinating question, willis4!!!

Moocow007

hmm

Sk87

As Moocow007 says, hmm...

Ninja04

Well kinda a lot because I am not very well known and I think that is 1 of the reasons why I am on the top 4

Sk87

There were still many other platforms, although it could have helped, the leftover platforms had many more votes

Moocow007

at first it was a disadvantage...

Sk87

then mine had before...I worked hard to get the votes that I did.

Moocow007

I had to work hard to catch up since I was a little behind the others

Sk87

Practically 18 hours a day :X



City Hall

Okay, two more questions and then it's on to the closing statements!

City Hall

I'm seeing a lot of repeat questions....

City Hall

I believe snikers00 wants to know which of your ideas you think is the most likely one to come true, to actually be applied to Whyville

Sk87

Petition Filter

Moocow007

I think the chess game

Ninja04

Beginer Smiley Face



City Hall

Good answers! All different -- that's interesting.

City Hall

Okay, one last answer!

Zimmer12

If you could change anything about the senate system what would it be?

City Hall

Great question, Zimmer12

Sk87

Having the platforms read over before being accepted.

Moocow007

I love the idea of having the platforms sent in a week early

Sk87

So no rude posts were already accepted.

Moocow007

it would eliminate inappropriate ideas

Moocow007

thought itd be hard for the city workers to read...

Ninja04

No 911'ing reports by regualar citizens more like Cw's could

City Hall

*CLAPS* Thank you candidates!!!!!

City Hall

Closing Statements



City Hall

Closing Statements: sk87

Sk87

I am suprised RhinoRyan did not show, but thanks to all who supported me, good luck to Ninja04 and MooCow007

Sk87

Also, as I said before, vote WISELY, and read City Halls post in RhinoRyan's BBS in the times for his article.

Sk87

For all the Whyville Pirates, the senator race will PREVAIL!!!

Sk87

Thank you!

City Hall

*claps* thank you sk87!!!



City Hall

Closing Statements: moocow007

Moocow007

Thank you for all of the supporters, I really appreciate it.

Moocow007

if I become senator I hope to complete some tasks, but its not necesarily a promise that I can do everything

Moocow007

and good luck to the other canidates (:

City Hall

*CLAPS* Thank you moocow007!!!



City Hall

Closing Statements: ninja04

Ninja04

First thanks for having me!! Next I would love if you all read over sk87's, moocow007's, rhinoryan's and my platform and

Ninja04

Vote wisley and thanks to snikers00,babyfuff04,candy73 3

City Hall

*CLAPS* Thank you ninja04!!!

City Hall

And a big Thank you! to everyone who in the audience, including one of our current Senators, Rebok!

City Hall

Thank you all - the Debate is now officially over, really! And I am so out of here...

 

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