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MUN Secretary General Election - Q&A
This poll is closed
Who should be the next Secretary General?
Birchington 53%
RotatingPhasor 3%
Sena5 20%
Nigel Farage MEP 20%
Re-Open Nominations (RON)3%
Total votes: 30
Welcome to the election for the next MUN Secretary General. There are 4 candidates for this position and their manifestos are displayed below.
Voting is open, Q&A may still continue.
The manifestos follow:
Voting is open, Q&A may still continue.
The manifestos follow:
(edited 9 years ago)
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Good luck all.
A few questions for each candidate:
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
Original post by junior.doctor
A few questions for each candidate:
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN? The MUN at the moment is very inward facing. Elected individuals hold a veto through a security council. These members seem to have dominance over the place with their own forum to debate and vote. The system of an individual member representing one country I believe discourages participation. Once the major countries have been taken very few people are interested in representing a minor country of little importance. A system whereby multiple members can represent one country together will interest people more. Elections for those representing the permanent members also puts people off. No one wants to go through elections all of the time. The countries should be open to representation by anyone.
Mirroring real life doesn't help either. People don't play a game to broadly represent real life positions of their chosen country. They join the MUN to lead their chosen country in any way they want. The whole idea of OOC should be abolished instead with everyone being allowed to take their country in any direction. There will be arguments made about what if someone in France wants to declare nuclear war on the USA but these are just silly as the sensible individuals we are, are capable of running a realistic foreign policy for a country which differs from the real life stance.
Applying for membership before posting in the forums is another huge hurdle. The waiting time for approval can be long and by the time approval comes about the applicant may have forgotten about the MUN or could no longer be interested. The forums must be open to everyone to comment. When the MUN is more outward looking more people will join.
I feel the days of advertising the MUN or doing more of the same only better are over. It's time for drastic change to make the MUN a more welcoming and relevant place going forward.
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
The above, however, as the forums will be open to anyone to post there will be no need to kick them out of the MUN.
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
Pepperoni, ham, green and red peppers, and mushrooms. I'm feisty and little combative liking to party but a little boring at the same time preferring to be sensible over being wild. I'm also totally laid back.
(edited 9 years ago)
I thought sera5 was also running. Anyway the first guy has my vote
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Birch has my vote. He was a great SG and I think the only one who's got the right mix of experience and enthusiasm to have a chance of saving this place.
I'll ask questions later but my decision is all but confirmed.
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I'll ask questions later but my decision is all but confirmed.
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Are you planning on getting rid of the deputy secretary general position? I hope so.
My vote's for Birchington. He was amazing the first time around and I have every confidence that he can save this place. Vote for Birchington!
Some great candidates. Although Birchington has the advantage having held this position before, I will keep an open mind about the others. That said, it is a make or break time for the MUN and perhaps experience is needed to ensure this little community still has life.
Best of luck to all candidates though. I may pose a question or two shortly.
Best of luck to all candidates though. I may pose a question or two shortly.
A few questions for each candidate:
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
Nothing
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
Nothing
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
Everything because nothing
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
Nothing
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
Nothing
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
Everything because nothing
Birchington:
1) You wish to allow members to submit and run their own hypes, an administration role traditionally done by the SG. How will you ensure this will remain controlled?
(I understand it is unlikely given the lack of activity...but still.)
2) People reguarly join and are placed in positions and then fall silent. How will you ensure that people who join are active from the get-go?
3) What would you classify as "more controversial issues?"
4) How would you build a better connection with the International debate forum?
Sena:
1) You speak of advertising the MUN, but that is only half the battle. How will you maintain and improve activity?
2) What other greater needs do you think the MUN needs immedietly?
3) If you could restructure the MUN, how would you do so?
Nigel Farage:
1) How will non=permanent members be chosen then? Because a final decision must be made somehow and it should be done so by the highest authority, the SG if anyone.
2) If anyone will be able to submit resolutions, what is the point of still allowing permanent members to veto them? Isn't that counter productive?
Why? It's necessary in my opinion.
1) You wish to allow members to submit and run their own hypes, an administration role traditionally done by the SG. How will you ensure this will remain controlled?
(I understand it is unlikely given the lack of activity...but still.)
2) People reguarly join and are placed in positions and then fall silent. How will you ensure that people who join are active from the get-go?
3) What would you classify as "more controversial issues?"
4) How would you build a better connection with the International debate forum?
Sena:
1) You speak of advertising the MUN, but that is only half the battle. How will you maintain and improve activity?
2) What other greater needs do you think the MUN needs immedietly?
3) If you could restructure the MUN, how would you do so?
Nigel Farage:
1) How will non=permanent members be chosen then? Because a final decision must be made somehow and it should be done so by the highest authority, the SG if anyone.
2) If anyone will be able to submit resolutions, what is the point of still allowing permanent members to veto them? Isn't that counter productive?
Original post by Samual
Are you planning on getting rid of the deputy secretary general position? I hope so.
Why? It's necessary in my opinion.
Original post by thunder_chunky
Why? It's necessary in my opinion.
Because MUN is small. I think it is silly needing two people to manage a small forum with hardly any members.
Original post by junior.doctor
A few questions for each candidate:
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
1. What do you think is the most important thing you can do to increase participation in the MUN?
Dedication and interest of the MUNees.
Post interesting topics where all nations can give a response to. Threads could be of MUNees interests so each of them will willingly provide response on the forums. As told, I have also emailed to the Advertise to TSR regarding advertising the MUN on the main TSR page so it viewable to all members and anybody who is willing to join in will do.
2. How will you address the issue of all the inactive members of the MUN?
As far as I have worked as the Deputy SG, I've come across many tough MUNees. I also basically give some time for them to post. And I guess, the Roll Call is the best way to get the activity level rise again when the activity level is less. I have asked them kindly. I've come across many tough MUNees and to be honest there responses were not good to me. Still, I kindly explain them about the particular case. I have also given 3 weeks deadline for the in-active members to post in the Roll Call as a final deadline because we do not want to remove all MUNees contributing to TSR as they may have real life issues as well.
3. What is your favourite combination of pizza topping and why?
Nice Question
My favourite combination of pizza topping are onions, cheese, chicken, sausage with a great crust and tomato sauce because they are my favourite dishes and food items for pizza.
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Original post by Aph
Yes, I am also here.
Original post by Samual
Are you planning on getting rid of the deputy secretary general position? I hope so.
No. If the SG is elected and it is not me I still remain the D.S.G.
Yes, if the SG is elected and it is me then an election for the Deputy will be held.
I would not step down my progress through the Model UN.
Original post by Sena5
Yes, I am also here.
Yeah just saw your manifesto
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Original post by Aph
Thank you x
Original post by Samual
Because MUN is small. I think it is silly needing two people to manage a small forum with hardly any members.
It is small, but that's irrelevant. The Deputy SG position was created as a position of support in case the SG cannot be online for whatever reason. Not long after I became SG I was banned from TSR for two weeks. My deputy took over and ran the place until my return. If there had not been a deputy, who else would have run it all? Done the all the admin etc etc?
Original post by thunder_chunky
Sena:
1) You speak of advertising the MUN, but that is only half the battle. How will you maintain and improve activity?
Sena:
1) You speak of advertising the MUN, but that is only half the battle. How will you maintain and improve activity?
2) What other greater needs do you think the MUN needs immediately?
3) If you could restructure the MUN, how would you do so?
Why? It's necessary in my opinion.
1) You speak of advertising the MUN, but that is only half the battle. How will you maintain and improve activity?
Yes, I did speak about advertising the MUN and I have emailed the Advertise to TSR regarding promoting MUN Forum by posting on TSR Main Page. I am active here on the MUN and will improve activity by posting Roll Calls monthly or atleast once in three months.Post interesting topics where all nations can give a response to. Threads could be of MUNees interests so each of them will willingly provide response on the forums. As told, I have also emailed to the Advertise to TSR regarding advertising the MUN on the main TSR page so it viewable to all members and anybody who is willing to join in will do. Roll Call is the best way to get the activity level rise again when the activity level is less. I've come across many tough MUNees and to be honest their responses were not good to me. Still, I kindly explained them about the particular case. Since then I saw them posting on the forums and was delighted to see them posting on the forums. I have also given 3 weeks deadline for the in-active members to post in the Roll Call as a final deadline because we do not want to remove all MUNees contributing to TSR as they may have real life issues as well.I would want discussion of all MUNees to be placed in one thread as to what post types they prefer and to give examples so they or we can post it on the forum to rise the activity level. This should be done frequently. The MUN Awards, MUN Awards - Debater of the Year, Best MUN Newbie, Best Contributor, Most Controversial Member,Member of the year will be held at the end of each year. This should be interesting and engages all MUNees in.
2) What other greater needs do you think the MUN needs immediately?
It needs to be more advanced and few changes to be made. Advanced in the sense, posts by members on the Model UN. More resolutions and hypes. Everyone should be free to post their interested threads there. Roll Calls should be held atleast once in 3 months. To recruit an MUNee, I think just seeing a member with or with more than 150 posts is not an essential part. I see that when new members requesting to join the MUN User-Group, I also look through their posts. Some are found to post more in the MHOC relating to UN I guess. That enables me to think they are frequent posters and will also express their interests and contribute to TSR MUN. When also re-viewing their times of posts, I find it also to be frequent even though they have less post counts. What else is needed when a new member's activity level is found to be high and also found that they are more contributing to TSR? Such factors, enables us to find the right candidate into the MUN as well and not only the post count. I also would like to add that the CA Powers should be given to the relevant candidate. Because, I being the DSG wasn't given the CA Powers even when my SG insisted the mods to do so. That has a negative impact towards the MUN. Future MUNees who hold these big positions should be given it. The mods said another member has the CA Powers so I do not need it. I cannot perform the CA actions when I haven't got it. I have to go asking for the other member with CA Powers. It takes time and I as DSG should necessarily have the CA Powers. This really is something to be dealt with. The mods should be informed about their action as it is unfair to be honest.
3) If you could restructure the MUN, how would you do so?
I would change the entry requirement to MUN as by viewing many factors. If none of these factors are available the 150 post count method would help. The factors are explained in question 2. Post regular Roll Call atleast once in 3 months. I would want discussion of all MUNees to be placed in one thread as to what post types they prefer and to give examples so they or we can post it on the forum to rise the activity level. This should be done frequently. The MUN Awards, MUN Awards - Debater of the Year, Best MUN Newbie, Best Contributor, Most Controversial Member,Member of the year will be held at the end of each year. This should be interesting and engages all MUNees in.
Why? It's necessary in my opinion.
It is not necessary because it is the Deputy's thought of withdrawing/not withdrawing the DSG post. Deputy doesn't need to change when already a deputy is present. Just like RoryS announced he wanted to withdraw and that is why an election is held. If he said he didn't want to withdraw there is no need of an election. Therefore, I have not stepped down from my position and will never step down until if only I am elected as the SG. Natural.
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Original post by thunder_chunky
It is small, but that's irrelevant. The Deputy SG position was created as a position of support in case the SG cannot be online for whatever reason. Not long after I became SG I was banned from TSR for two weeks. My deputy took over and ran the place until my return. If there had not been a deputy, who else would have run it all? Done the all the admin etc etc?
Right Point!
Yes, I am doing the work of SG when he is not present and that gives me experience at the same time.
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