Coffee with Klope

As we all should remember, the Neoseeker Elections were a love child of Ryancola.

Upon looking at it, The Modeling Competition was coming swiftly to an end, and of course, two of my favorite people at the time (Kjgmusic and Shane <3) having parties, I knew it was something I wanted to participate in. I sent a PM to Ryancola and then just sat back and watched.

When the candidates were announced, I was happy to see that I was indeed selected (though I wanted to be in Shane party :P). Also, this;

·Me: "I'm a KJG and I love music. If you love music, vote for my party.".
·Me: Go go go go!
Kjgmusic: Link


<3



And it was also then when I discovered;

·Me: Dude
·Me: "Vote 4 Klope" so rhymes
Kjgmusic: o...o.... :D
Kjgmusic: gold.
·Me: YES!

And that was only the beginning, I was in for smooth sailing...until I took a moment and noticed who all I was running against.

Rome, Snowfox, and ZL, some of the more overall popular of the candidates, all current and past moderator experience, and an influx of pre-supporters.

I knew in order to have an actual chance, I would have to withdraw a bit. Instead of causing a ruckus, or complaining about how the odds were against me, or going into their 'territories", I stuck to my own. I built as big as a core database as I could...with what I had, I asked via AIM and MSN, most of my good friends from Neoseeker for secure votes. I also bugged a good number of people IRC to try to capture them early. It was an all "behind the scenes" operation. The only thing I put forth in public was my banner. Which was really simple;



But enough, I felt, to be charming and to at least implant a small seed in anyone who came by it. Now, of course, there was also the problem that I wasn't a really bigger poster, and still aren't. Luckly though, there was a certain DS game ( :shifty: ) that I began to play, loved, had questions about, and was surprised to see there was an active forum for. I mainly stayed in there, general DS, Loungin'. I posted as much as I could, even knowing then it wouldn't be enough. I was still waiting...

Aya's Party quickly ran through, everyone thought it would be the most exciting of the bunch due to the e-drama and commotion that quickly spawned off it it, and while it seemed quite explosive, it was nothing yet...

A winner had been declared, and Minirizzle ran away with the prize. I knew then, it was time for me to start making strike.

Late at night, after everyone settled in Mini's victory, I made my first post which would continue to lead to a chain reaction;

Link

I started with that, and then begin to attempt to pick up on anyone in the thread who seemed plausible. I was quickly criticized, but I kept with the same consistent message, Klope was an underdog. And indeed, I was.

I still was picking for voters in all the ways I could, in fact, someone posted a negative cartoon after asking for their vote in the thread, in which I edited it and this came out as a result;



After that, he said he was a Klope supporter. Which put a smile on my face. I just continued pushing through, and I actually started to make a stance and an impact. I picked up a lot of the undecided voters, while also even being able to convert others. It felt really great...but of course I couldn't stay on top of my parade for long.

Quickly after a lot of "I'm voting for Klope!"'s started to appear, so the negative criticism from the ones I were running against. It honestly did take me by surprise at first, but I was ready to deal with it.

I felt I stood my own to just about every argument that was thrown at me. And at other arguments that didn't concern me, I stayed brightly out of. I just kept with my message, "Vote 4 Klope!".

Things still seemed to be going relatively good until the last hours of voting. The 'gang up' occurred again, and I was on my own this time. This time it felt much more weird, as it seemed to get more and more personal, and honestly started to take a draining toll. Even then, and once again, I felt I was able to hold my own, and above all, I had fun before the 'srs bzn' stuff kicked in.

Results finally came to a close, so all we had to do then was wait anxiously for results. I wasn't confident, but I felt good enough for what I did, and how I handled all of the situations that were thrown at me. After awhile, Ryancola came in with the results.

I lost.

Lol, only by 9 votes. It was a little disheartening, but honestly I was still proud of myself. To come from behind and then just be 10 votes, out of 200, from victory, to the one who was evident to have the most support behind him.

It was all good in the end though, I let all the had feelings I had behind dissipate, and at the end of the day, I knew this would all pay off in some way. Also, the Kjgmusic party pwned, and I am sure we entertained everyone who was following. :D

Here are the quotes I found major, important, and funny throughout my review of the thread (warning, alot), they are very good reads;

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Sorry klope, all posts are reserved for §:08 in the name of graphics and markup.
You understand. You wouldn't want to be the Ralph Nader to our Al Gore and put Rome George Bush in power now, do you? :(

quote Klope62

To be honest, as an underdog I deserve a fair chance! I am speaking for our average members here, I do not have a prior foundation to bounce back on at all, but even then I shall not give up! I believe in these people here too greatly, the odds are against me, but you know what? Forget the odds! I am going to have a little faith.

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quote Klope62

As I stated then, you guys are the forces that are keeping me to push. I know the odds are not in my favor, but forget the odds. I will keep trying until it is over. I still have my faith in the people of Neoseeker, and that is one thing you can never squash.

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quote ...

I don't think anyone would feel fine with voting for a man whose vice president finds pleasure in cock slapping everyone he meets. That simply isn't appropriate behavior. Also, Klope may be part of the normal member majority, but who wants an average joe running their country? Rome is a man with integrity, strength, and a sense of justice, and his excellent moderator experience display the great leader he would be for Neoseeker. Don't vote for Klope62, and "No" for Jes, citizens! Rome should have your vote.

quote Klope62

Maybe your argument would be suffice if you did not ignore the blatant fact that every cockslap delivered by Jespomo has been openly asked for. It is simply a civil service.

Also, you seem to misunderstand. I am not your "average joe" by any means. I am representing the average member in the prospect that I am doing this campaign *not* on a high pedestal. I am staying humble, because I know I really have to work hard to have a voice. So, even though I do not have a moderator tag underneath my name, it does not mean that I lack any of the skills or qualities that it takes to be this party's nominee. That is a fact.

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quote Klope62

I will not down talk your success here on the site, it is quite obvious that you have had some. However, it is time for something different. You hold that typical mold here, and I think we deserve something new. A moderator tag does not make the world go around.

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quote Klope62

In simple terms Jespomo, it just lacks flow. He used too many syllables in an attempt to make it fill-able. All the while he failed and yelled in an empty premise. Just put him out of his misery, you see, he just phails in comparison to me..


Send Rome Home. Vote 4 Klope.

quote ...

So basically, because Klope didn't like my rhyme, he's better? Right, it's amazing that that's your last-minute campaign plan, rhyming. "Send Rome home!" Ha, Neoseeker is my home. At the top or the bottom, I belong.

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quote Klope62

Bottom line, Rome.

"A vote for Klope, is a vote for hope".

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quote ...

I was right, Klope was just waiting in the dark to make his strike. Hmmm...

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quote ...

And Klope didn't muster up enough concentration to send back the questionnaire. Shucks.
Where's the dedication, really?

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quote ...

I don't understand why everyone is voting for Klope, do you guys not understand that he's not taking any of this seriously? I mean, just look at his past posts. Reminds me of Dom.

[quoted someone else]

It wasn't meant to be taken seriously, calm down. =P

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quote ...

I'm gay, brown skinned and a teenage male. I tick three key demographic boxes and I'm voting for Klope. He truly is the best choice. And he's black, so he's got to be cool.

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quote ...

I'll agree with Snowfox and ZL, waiting to appease voters at the last minute isn't exactly a good candidate. If the voters are important to you, then why are you waiting to gather support now?

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quote ...

And you think that none of us have a life? I'm sure most of us are busy with our own lives, but we at least spent a few minutes/hours to post in this thread and give the people our views towards our ideas. Your precious Klope has yet to do that.

I got a rhyme for you,

"Don't vote for Klope,
cuz he's a joke!"

=P"

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quote Klope62

I find it funny that all you three, mind you, who were all so sure of your positions not so long ago are now ganging up against me.

Who is to say that I have not been campaigning before? I believe I made my current banner the exact day that it was announce that I was a candidate. Perhaps it is that you do not all understand the reason behind my nature. I am a lurker, it is evident by the ratio of posts I have, to my join date and log in rate. That does not mean that I care any less or more than you do. I have been a member of Neoseeker for years, and I have been networking ever since. I have respected the others during the time of their primaries, giving them the chance to campaign, and debate. Now that it is my turn, I am going all out. If you do not like it? Tough. I am in this until the end.

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quote ...

Umm, Klope, you didn't answer all the questions, and it's late.

Our problem, Klope, is that you didn't make a campaign until the very last minute. Frankly, we're just not impressed by the lack of effort.

quote Klope

I do not think it is my duty to impress you. Only the voters. I did not answer the questions, such as "what will you do about the gas crisis", because I feel that has no real reflection upon what this is.

Effort is also a relative word, with no bases of a forum to fall back on, I have been doing most of my campaigning in #Neoseeker and my various IM mediums. Just because you yourself have not been seeing it, does not mean it has not been occurring.

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quote ...

I am too sure about my position, just felt like stating out some of your flaws. Although I do like the idea of being a lurker and actually wanted to do that in the first place, I decided to go against it because I wanted to let people know that I actually cared about this and that I would be willing to put some of my personal time towards the thing. Not till the last minute.

quote Klope62

Finally, a good argument.

You see though, think of it as a race. You can say I have not been putting effort all you want, but I have. Maybe in a different way than you all, but I have. If this was a foot race, I started off slow, jogging, picking up my pace little by little. I saved up all my energy for one last big sprint.

Guess what, this is it.

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quote Klope62

Also, I am not an "it". I am sure I am a human being, refer to me as a "he", my screen name, or my proper name. Do not be so rude.

Vote 4 Klope.

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quote Klope62

What will your first act as president be?

No playing around, if I am elected, my first action will easily be accepting my Neoseeker T-Shirt. That is the barrel-bottom truth. :P

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quote ...

Klope and I have both been here a long time, but I've been here longer, have been more active, and have more to show for it. Klope's a great guy, a good poster, and has put his contributions forth in a number of Neo-related competitions, organizations, what have you. Still, in the end, he remains in the background.
He's the underdog here because he prefers it that way. It's not a leadership quality, but it's a quality, and, just as things are today, if I made it through this, I'd go to him for valuable discussion and friendly advice in a heartbeat. That's where he excels. He is the whisper in the ear, not the man at the podium.

quote Klope62

What you may perceive as a "whisper", I perceive more like the wind. It is dynamical force that may not always make a sound, but it is always there watching, waiting. It makes the world go round, literally and figuratively, and while it might not get all the credit it deserves...when it needs to strike, it does, and it does so with tremendous pressure and amplitude.

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quote ...

Vote! Vote! Vote 4 Klope!

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quote ...

Whoops, your arrogance is showing.

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quote Klope62

(after Typo-ing a username) Yes, "spance" is an odd inside-complement I use between me and my friends, and since your user name was so close..y'know, I could not resist. :D

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quote Klope62

How about instead of attempting to encourage people *not* to vote for me, focus on getting them to vote for Rome? It is a thought. :)

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quote someone

Blah Blah Blah

Vote 4 Klope!

Klope's campaign, folks?

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quote ...

I'm extremely disappointed with Snowfox's and Synik's behaviour, and I'm aware of Klope's history (and the continual in-your-face, relentless, repetitive propaganda is a huge turn-off). I have nothing against ZL, but then, I don't know him either. I don't know if we have similar opinions, or if he'd make sensible (hypothetical) decisions.

quote Klope62

"I'm aware of Klope's history"

...What in the heck is that supposed to mean? :laugh:

[NAME], beyond the fact that your posted reasoning for voting for Rome is absolute and evidential bias, it was clear that you did not approach this with an opened mind at all. You have personally gone after each candidate of this primary, "calling them out", and/or posting things about them in a negative connotation. That is, every candidate except Rome. This is the main reason why your words are being held in very little light.

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quote ...

Even if you don't win, you have earned my respect. I don't think I would have even known who you were if not for this election.

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quote ...

Rome--- 72 votes (36%)


Klope--- 63 votes (32%)


Snowfox--- 48 votes (24%)


ZL--- 17 votes (8%)

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quote ...

Congrats Rome, but I'd have to give the biggest congrats to Klope since he was practically a nobody before this all started(reason why I left his campaign in the beginning, didn't think he stood a chance). But man, he campaigned his ass off here and really got himself heard. So good job Gabe.

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quote ...

For those you who posted later, once again, thanks for your support and votes. Spance you, really. =D

And good look candidates and those of you already in the finals. :D

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I'm sorry, Klope, for challenging and defying the power that is the last minute underdog. Never again shall I underestimate it.

:thick:

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quote ZL

Rome should be glad that me and Klope didn't pull our Secret Weapon. :sonic:

:shifty:

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quote ...

The true hero of this story is Klope. Rags to riches, built himself in one day, Rome indeed ;).

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Klope was the underdog man. And then he kicked so much ass. IT'S LIKE IN THE FILM ROCKY BALBOA. Sure, he lost, but he put up a hell of a *bleep*ing fight. :sonic:

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Haha, as said, all and all, it was a great experience. Some of the most fun I've ever had on Neoseeker...but also some of the worse feelings I've felt across the e-.

One again though, at the end of the day...I enjoyed myself, and mad a TON of new friends in the process (all of my running mates included ;p)

ZL and I had a plan though, it was evident that he was getting the short end of the stick. We were pondering what would happen if somehow we merged together...and put our votes together. Of course, we ended up not doing it, but it was all gravy.

Also, I somehow became Xenc's running mate as a result of a joke. Haha, I didn't try at all to campaign for it. My energy was already sucked out, and I wasn't entirely serious about the VP job, so I kind of just let it slide and go. It was funny though, because I saw a lot of "haha, Klope loses again posts".

It was a great experience, but I don't think I would even really consider doing it again.

ANY BRAVE SOUL THAT ACTUALLY READ ALL OF THIS GETS SUPER KLOPE KUDOS!!!

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