"We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files
We'd like to help you learn to help yourself.
Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home."

We're going to be having a bit of a candidate's debate... right here on the grounds of the LW mansion!

Every so often, I will ask a question of the candidates... and, of course, the candidates can ask each other questions... and the LW public can ask the candidates questions!

Why, it's a regular question-a-rama -- so fire away!

Question: What is your best attribute?

(You may interpret "best" and "attribute" however you wish. )

HeyheyHEY, this is a all-ages board!

I'll let you and Cobie tell everybody what my best attribute is...

**Purr**

My best attribute is the fact that I'm a Cat. I am not subject to the human fallacies so aptly demonstrated by my honored opponent who previously responded to your question. As his(?) response demonstrates, humans are ruled by their libido's and are therefore subject to irrational responses and fears of inadequacies. Cats know that they are the superior species and therefore have no such fears.

**Purr**

My best attribute is hard to pin down, since so many great attributes compete against each other when it comes to the legendary attributes of Cobalt Kid. Is it my immense popularity on Legion World, specifically among Lurkers who aspire to my status as legendary poster, and other posters who rely on me day in and day out? Is it my devilish good lucks and dashing personality? Is it my abilities as a hero to ensure the safety of Legion World, as my long-standing run as Security Chief has shown? Or my charm and natural charisma? My constant spelling mnistakes that show that I'm a man of the people and not some upper class posting snob? No...I'd say my greatest attribute is my outright modesty and unwillingness to accept praise .

Oh, and I'm great in the sack too, just ask any number of females Legion Worlders !

My greatest attribute...

I have been told that I have a lot of patience, that I am caring and really listen to others. I also tend to see things from a different prespective then most. I do have a sense of humor. I also tend to think in a logical (at least logical to me) manner.

As to which is my greatest attribute, I'll leave that for you to decide.

And taking off from Cobalt Kid's post. I like to say that I'd be perfect except that I am much too humble

So... cats aren't? I'm just asking, I'm not one. But from what I've seen across the species barrier, cats are as libidinous (if not more) as any other creature...

I'm just curious.

**Purr**

Not this Cat. At least not anymore...

**Purr**

My best attribute? I would have to say it's my Versatility. (Get your mind out of the gutter, Cobie, I'm not talking about "that" kind of versatility!) I'm able to easily interact with all kinds of sentinents...female, male, neuter, young, old, etc. I'm told I'm fun to be around and put people at ease in my company. They seem to feel comfortable in sharing their concerns and secrets with me (apparently they don't know about all the voyeur cams...I mean security cameras at the Villa )

I can just as easily spend an evening playing canasta or chess as shooting pool, playing foosball or even clubbing.

I guess I have a youthful outlook on life merged with the wisdom gained from 40+ years of living life.

**Purr**

<Note to self: Vee really is a great guy, I must question the wisdom of the planned negative campaign ads, perhaps my new campaign manager will be able to come up with a good strategy.>

<Second note to self: Find a Campaign Manager! Quickly!>

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My best attribute? Hmmmm, I had to ask a few people about that and below are a sample of the replies:

According to my workmates my best attributes are my determination and motivation.

According to Sonnie my best attribute is my sense of fair play.

According to my son it's my generosity (and I didn't pay him to say that either).

According to Alan, my husband, it's my laugh.

According to Numf-El it's my breasts.

Personally I like my collection of European china dolls

I would say that my greatest attribute is my generosity, as will be evidenced by the flood of unpublished Legion artwork to be shared with these boards if I am elected.

Q: What specific actions would you take to encourage lurkers to post on the boards?

I don't know if there is anything more that what is currently being done. i.e. welcoming new members as they join and encouraging them to post.

I mean they are not posting for their own reasons whether they just like to read the posts, don't feel they have anything to contribute, or would feel embarassed for some reason.

PS: I know I have gone to other boards and have been ignored, so the welcome that I was given here made me want to stay here and post here.

I think we, as a whole, are very welcoming to visitors/new members. That's one of the things that makes Legion World so special.

While I wish that lurkers would choose to register and post, they are by no means required to do so. If they choose to remain unknown that is their right.

That being said, I would try to ensure that we continue to be as welcoming as possible to anyone that decides to join us here.

The lurkers question is a very good, and I've always tried to get more lurkers to post. Threads like "Don't Lurk, Post!" which I started, and Super Lad Kid's "Lurkers Reveal Yourselves!" are great threads, and they should be bumped regularly to encourage more lurkers to start posting more (not by just me, by everyone)!

In addition, we should all go out of our way to encourage lurkers to post to long-standing threads, like SHAKES and the Beacon, to get them to interact more. Recently, Minesurfter, Ammericondo, Monkey-Eater Lad, Condo, Magnetic Kid, Bedlam Lad and others have been posting a lot, which is great! I usually try to offer a Security Position to anyone who posts in the Security Thread.

Overall, there isn't much to do to encourage a lurker to post, who is content on lurking. But it is nice to draw them out occasionally, which is one of the great functions of a thread like "Guess Who?", which requires nothing more than a lurker to simply post a quick "Nope, it's me!". Maybe more encouragement in the other forums to post on the Mission Monitor Board is necessary.

Further, there should be a continued effort to keep the other forums (Dr. Gym'll's Cultural Rarities, the Anywhere Machine, and the Bits forum) full of action. These forums usually get a more diverse group of people posting, and I like when these people make their way to the MMB. But I'd also like to keep a heavy flow of traffic in those forums too! So all you people who post here mainly, get over there! (And I don't just mean if I'm leader, I mean right NOW!)

I like when lurkers post a lot, and I hope the encouragement of lurkers posting continues! I know that the welcome threads will be continued no matter who is elected leader, so that doesn't even apply anymore . It's a Legion World tradition now!

I like this question, and I'm glad it was asked--but don't expect TOO many serious responses ! These are things that everyone should always be encouraging, from the lowest cat to the the most legendary of posters!

To quote a fellow security officer: "LURKERS REVEAL YOURSELVES!!!"

Quite frankly I believe we should ban the lot of them!

They just detract from the attention I should be getting!

Nah, fooled you, only joking there (honest!!) there is a problem - if it could be called that - that we have a lot of lurkers on this board, whether for the reasons given by previous posters or not, that never post. If they don't want to post we can't make them, they'll know about the posts CK mentioned and that we do try to welcome people aboard. If they still want to lurk then that's there choice really.

As a big fan of free will all I can say about the Lurker situation is whatever works... if you want to join in then please do, you will be welcome, if you want to lurk then I hope you enjoy the show.

I'll flirt more that will bring those lurkers out!!!!!

**Purr**

The Lurker Problem? I don't actually see a problem here. People are free to choose when, where, and how they want to post. We welcome newcomers with open arms. Some decide to join in some don't, the real key is the fact that no one is ever turned away once they decide to jump into this whirlwind of craziness.

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I don't really think there is a lurker "problem" either. I think that the entire community we have built here is very welcoming to new additions. Lurkers will post when they have something to say. Give themn time...

As far as my best attribute? Hmmmmm. My ability to see both sides of an arguement. Not everything in this world is black and white and I think my ability to understand the greys is one of my strongest assets.

That said, if I believe in something wholeheartedly, I will support it to the end. I give careful thought to most matters, rarely making rash judgements (although, like anyone else, I have).

Also, I like to think I'm a pretty good writer...

Question: What makes you really cranky?

I'm cranky when I'm hungry (like now)...

I cant really think of anything specifically that makes my cranky. Maybe snobbiness. Or shallowness.

**Purr**

The only thing that I ever get cranky about is that annoying guy who cleans my litter box. He sometimes uses cheap litter and I have to express my displeasure in unique ways.

**Purr**

When my computer freezes up or shuts down when I'm trying to post here at Legion World.

Whan I get banned.

*choke*

I don't think I get "cranky", per se. Although when I get tired, I probably get short with others.

Something else elses make me annoyed, like service people who ignore me or people who could get out of the way to let you pass, but don't.

PS: I also tend to withdraw when I get upset, so there is usually no one to be cranky to

Question: If you could be any type of flower, what would it be and why?


I would be a daisy because its beauty is in its simplicity

What makes me cranky? well as the personifaction of a summers day ( )I must say that big heavy rain clouds and cold weather don't help my temperament much. I also get very protective of those close to me and have occasionally been known to rush in where angels fear to tread. Basic rudeness also irritates me and impatience is another thing... oh there's quite a list actually. Vote me and you can have a leader with an interesting capability for mood swings and opinions! As my dear Hubby often says, there's never a dull day with Belinda in the house.

What sort of flower would I be? A tulip. I like tulips, they're pretty, colourful and available for much of the year (at east Croydon train station, bunch of four for £2).

What makes me cranky? A day where my armies don't bring me new booty that they've plundered! Besides that? When long-time Legionnaires are rebooted to be snakes! Besides that? Well, um...I guess when people don't like having fun...

If I could be any type of flower? Um, I guess it'd have to be a daffadil: very pretty to look at when healthy, and when they get old, their fun for kids to play with!

What makes me cranky? Bieng ask why I'm cranky will do it!!!!! (Just kidding! )

Not much really. I'm a fairly easy going person and try not to let things aggravate me. The one thing that does, I would say, is people who are intentionally rude or mean to others.

If I were a flower I would want to be a white rose. I'm not sure what white roses mean but I've always found them to be stunning and eyecatching.

**Purr**

Catnip Of Course! Okay it's not technically a flower, but it is a plant.

**Purr**

Come 'ere tiger, let me stroke that fluffy belly of yours!

**Purr**

Strokes will get you anything you desire fair maiden! How's about a Cabinet Post?

**PURR** (Oh that feels sooooooo good!)

A cabinet post? What, you mean as well as Legion World Leader?

I know we're better at multi-tasking then you but that'd be seen as despotism, and I'll save that for Leg35C tales

**Purr**

Just keep stroking and I'll figure out what I meant later...

**Purr** [Ahhhhh]

I'd be an orchid. Because I find them appealing.

Yuck.

Question: If elected Leader, will you put up more photos of yourself?

**Purr**

Yes, and I guarantee that I will be wearing just my collar (or maybe not even that) in every photo I post.

**Purr**

Need I remind you that this is an all-ages board?

No nudity, please.

(The humans might not care, but think of the innocent young kittens!)

maybe

One of these is true.... Hmm I wonder...

:rolleyes:

How about more photos of Sonnie?

Er, of you and Sonnie?

I can't put up any more photos of myself because I haven't put up any.

Unfortunately, I don't have access to a digital camera or a scanner.

Besides wouldn't a photo of me spoil all your fantasies about me?

Are you saying you don't look like Johan Paulik?

I thought we all looked like our avatars...

I know I do!

Are you saying that my picture is somehow inappropriate, Pov?

Stoopid Cat,

And just what were you planning to use that device next to for?

Interrogation, methinks!

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Disregard this space. Read the next message. You know you want to.

Every time I read the title to this thread, I get a picture of all of us sitting around a campfire, snapping our fingers and clapping our hands in rhythm, and saying...

"I'm going to the Candidates' Debate and I'm bringing..."

So I guess my question is, what are you bringing to the debate?

"The Persuader"...

I'm bring the s'mores

to a debate, I hope I am bringing my intellect, logic, and humor.

According to Cobalt Kid's platform, he plans to:

"Have all Legion World children who are not prophecized to be great warriors thrown to the lions!"

What is your position on the issue?

I am against the starvation of lions.

However, I do not believe that Legion World children who have not been prophecized to be great warriors would provide a sufficient or optimum food source.

Maybe you could feed the lions some smores?

Speaking of smores, do you light the marshmallow on fire, or do you lightly toast it?

Lightly toast it - in the microwave.

My landlord forbids open flames in the apartment. Something else else about there being no fireplace

Sure, I'll post more pictures of myself! I've been promising it long enough !

And what am I bringing to the debate? I'm thinking of bringing prime rib steaks and a keg of bass ale, and maybe even some armor and a sword in case it turns into a contest of battle!

Question for all candidates, including the cat:

What is your name?

Your real name?

First name, at least, though first-and-surname is an additional point in your favor.

Without at least that much to anchor you in "reality," it's as if we're dealing with shadows, and I don't vote for shadows.

-- Steve

Rob

And I am sure Greybird, that you will understand about me not giving my last name after my letter to the editor incident.

That's entirely understandable, Rob, and thank you. My own foible is that I'd like some sense that we're actual human beings here. It's too easily forgotten.

On the Net, we get both solitude and contact. This can leave us with an imbalance that we don't immediately notice. Our personas are not all that we are, though it's tempting to see it that way.

Since Grey knows my name, for the rest of you: Des (short for Desmond) Bohan. Everyone is always welcome to call me Des, although Cobie and CK are nicknames that I'm usually called by

And among certain sectors of Legion World, Cobaltus Primus Augustus

I'm not running for anything, but my real name is Mike. Minesurfer came from the computer game minesweeper that comes standard with most windows packages. It's the name I use when I beat the high score on expert. I figured no one else would ever be "lame" enough to play that game so that moniker would be available at message boards that I frequent.

I'll have to answer for Stupid Cat (His real Name by the way) since I do most of his typing for him. Paws are just not suited for a standard keyboard. I think everyone (or Almost Everyone) Knows my real Name is Chuck Tabor. Some of his typing is also done by my wife Alice, better known as Pagan Lass.

While we both type for him he full accepts responsibility for all posts in his name.

I've exposed myself so many times on the internet , I forget people may not have been around then. (Probably they're better off for the lack of exposure :rolleyes: )

--Brian (<--That's me )

Thanks to those who responded to my query.

Since an alternate ID (from two people, yet) actually made it to the election ballot ... I guess that just about wraps it up, at least for me *sigh*

I'm not running or anything, but my real name is Rufus!

Cripes, I'm nominating Rufus next time. It has a certain je ne sais quoi which just oozes leadership.

Shall we begin calling you Mrs. Teasdale, FC?

And Eryk's real name isn't Eryk.

It's Bubba.

My real name is Thomas Cunningham. No Happy Day's jokes allowed!!!!!

Mine is Matthew, or matt as most of you know.

I've never tried to hide who I am, it's Mrs. Belinda Hill, or Bill or Bee to my friends.

"Mrs. Teasdale" will do fine, young man. Just don't ask me to lend you money.

Rumor is that Pov's REAL name is actually Herbie the Robot!

My name is StuRat, and I'm a postaholic.

I'm fighting for this woman's honor, which is probably more than she's ever done.

Is Ambassador Trentino on the premises?

Of course we do!!!! Or Ramon Novarro, take your pick!!

As for pictures and a name...I've posted both before. Names Julio and there are still some pics of me in the album (granted those aren't the pics you REALLY want, but those will be back when you least expect it! )

This might be a bit extreme. Why not let them feed the lions. It'll teach them to treat all creatures kindly. (Told you I've been owned by cats my entire life! )

Just some general questions to throw out to the other canidates on this penultimate date of voting.


If a plane crashes directly on the border between two countries, where do they bury the unidentified survivors, in the country they were traveling to or the country they were traveling from?

Is it OK to go skating on an empty stomach?

Why are people so tired April 1st?

There is a rope ladder hanging over the side of a ship. The rungs are 9 inches apart. At low tide the last rung just reaches the water. If the tide rises 3 feet, how many rungs are under water?

Can a man marry his widow's sister?

**Purr**

1. It depends on where and when those survivors die.
2. Cats don't skate, so who cares.
3. Some dummies march all of the previous month. (Cats don't)
4. Four. (Cats can figger! Maybe?)
5. Yes, unless he likes his mother in law better

**Purr**

3 out of 5 isn't bad

Actually 2 out of 5 (I re-read your answer to #2)

Won't skating on an empty stomach kill someone?

And if a rope is hanging from a ship, won't the ship stay above the water as much as it would have on high tide or low?

And my qustion: If the wind is blowing east at 40 Miles an hour, and a rooster is standing on top of a roof facing north, if the rooster lays an egg, what direction will the egg fall of of the house?

Is the rooster a Rhode Island Red?

On Bizarro World, the egg would fall up.

Everywhere else, there would be no egg

1. You don't bury survivors.
2. Ice is better.
3. They've just finished a long march.
4. No rungs, the boat also rises.
5. No, he can't marry his widow's sister, because he is dead.