[PASSED 09/13/09] [Civitate] Lance-Corporal Jones (Patron: Rome kb8)

**Каие** · September 02, 2009, 04:27 PM

[user]Lance-Corporal Jones[/user]

I've been quite active these past few months on TWC, and my contributions have been of a varied nature. On the one hand I have contributed serious articles to the Discussion and Debate section -- one of which, "The Battle of France", had the honour in the TWC Library -- as well as a debate on the same subject in the Fight Club which was very well received, and a few political-themed articles, mainly on the subject of the European Union. On the other hand I've made some lighter-themed contributions, such as a debate in the Fight Club on two popular video games. All in all, I am feeling increasingly involved with the community and I'd like to make further offerings to the community, particularly in the VV section as well as the Fight Club.

Rome kb8

I first noticed him under his old name Kleber in the EU related threads. I found his manner, passionate, but respectful, and his knowledge and posting quality to be of very high standard. There is not that much to say without opening up a thesaurus and regurgitated other positives from others like Gertrudius. I consider them very similar debaters and posters.

Some examples;
Garbs fight club debate on the battle of France
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=273042

Battle of France article and discussion, very detailed and well presented
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=271326

Series of well researched well argued EU threads;
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=268641
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=269409
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=268823
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=280193

A good thread starting style inthat it is his own words and analysis, long and detailed. Unlike most of the threads thse days which aremerely a news story, or a few sentences to start us of.

**Viking Prince** · September 04, 2009, 02:49 PM

I am familar with Lance-Corporal Jones and I agree he should rise in rank to citizen. Rome makes the research a bit easier with his references.

The question is not if he should rise in rank, but is he ready to rise now? Are there sufficient debate and discussion threads? Yes. The weakness is the contributions to VV. They are not as impressive as I would like to see. I cannot count the submissions as significant contributions. His debate style is well suited.

I will vote yes on this application, but I hope this is only the beginning for this applicant.

**Astaroth** · September 06, 2009, 11:41 AM

EDIT: Reading through his posts once again, I think that I can give him a yes. While I'd love to see more contributions, his debating skills and the fight club debate have convinced me in the end.

**Soulghast** · September 07, 2009, 05:54 AM

Poll added.

**Каие** · September 07, 2009, 12:40 PM

Obligatory Abstention.

**the Black Prince** · September 07, 2009, 02:28 PM

no problems here, the aye has it

**Captain Blackadder** · September 10, 2009, 07:57 AM

Aye he seems to have a good head on his shoulders and he would make a fine addition to the family.

**Augustus Lucifer** · September 11, 2009, 01:34 AM

I'm going to vote yes on this, but after reviewing a large number of his posts, I'd like to see him bring that same quality listed in the OP more often. I have no problem with one-liners here and there, but if they abound more often than elaborate examples, it causes one's debating ability to feel convoluted.