bunni3burn, Prime Minister
The Nethernet is endowed with a community who believes in democracy. Throughout the game’s history there have been two elections held for head of the player-run government. sylverling, PMOG President for Life, called for the election of a Prime Minister of The Nethernet.
The winner of that contest was bunni3burn, a long-time veteran of the game and Queen of the Bedouins. Bunni3, as she is known by most (notoriousB by others), has graciously run our LiveJournal and Last.FM communities.
The following is a short interview with her regarding her tenure as Nethernet Prime Minister.
How satisfying was it to be elected PM of TNN?
It was pretty satisfying, since my tragic loss by 3 votes in the PMOG President Elections. With the dawning of a new name, you have to elect a person who can represent it well. It’s good to know that my fellow Nethernetters think highly enough of me to have voted me into this position. Makes a person re-think their place in a game. You always feel like the little guy/gal, until something makes you realize that you are bigger than you originally thought. Even more satisfying has to be that I am an Order supporter, and led an Order campaign. A Chaos heavy community still voted me as the Prime Minister.
How has it changed your experience of the game?
I get a lot more fan mail, I mean Pmails. Besides that, honestly, nothing much has changed. The Nethernet is pretty Chaos-sided, you can’t easily control Chaos. I still spend my days polishing my Armor and budgeting my DeePees for donating to forum games and crating the internet. My nights are still filled with seeking out the Mines, and dodging Ballistic Nicks.
What campaign promises have you kept?
I have fully stood by my Order values, even publishing a Bedouin mission that was chosen to be in the Nethernet Guide. I have not been bribed, or blackmailed into the side of Chaos. I have hosted events to keep the community busy and having fun. I recently revamped the Nethernet LiveJournal and last.fm pages, to continue to give the players a place to gather outside of the Nethernet. I also extended my free time to Zous’ to help give pmog.zousware.com a new logo and design. I have been working on a few sides projects, still yet to come. *wink*
What ones have you broken? Some players have been asking about Social Security, for example.
The Social Security was a great idea brought up by Geb, during the PMOG President Elections. I would love to see the idea blossom, and I would fully support it. I feel responsible that there are not as many community events happening, as there could be. This is something listed in the side projects to better improve my dedication to being the Prime Minister.
Do you have any comments for your critics?
Many Chaos players were worried that I would use my power to completely abolish Chaos. Those players, I hope, have changed their opinions about me. I am not so bad after all, am I?
For your supporters?
First, thank you to supporting me. I would be a nobody without you. I hope that I have lived up to your expectations, I hope that you do not regret your vote. And I hope to continue to make you proud to say Bunni3burn is your Prime Minister!
What would you say to any TNN player interested in TNN politics?
It’s a dirty game out there. It’s probably a bit easier if you are not aligned with Order. Regardless, players will turn their back on you in an instant. You really learn who your allies are in the game of the Nethernet Politics. If you intend on getting involved with the politics on the Nethernet, make sure you wear your Armor thick, be on high alert, and be willing to shed a few tears of joy and pain.
Any closing thoughts?
Being elected as the Prime Minister has brought me many obstacles to overcome and many weeps of joy. I have many plans in store for the Nethernet. I look forward to improving the community in all the ways possible. I hope you stick around to see them, and invite all your friends to join in all the fun to be had!
This interview is brought to you by Professor Esper and funded by Victoria Ash. Please send all donations to The Keepers, c/o paulcasals. This is bunni3burn and I approve this interview.
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