text; un: mori

[setpoint]

I don't understand why anyone is scrambling to fill positions just because we've all gotten a list from some mysterious source. Those might have been the jobs on the station before it was deserted, but that doesn't mean we need to force people into those roles now. None of us know each other, which means none of us can make any good, informed decisions.

I do think it's important that we have people working on some of the things listed, but I suggest we use volunteer groups. Anyone with experience in engineering and mechanics can form one group to work on unlocking the station and getting it in working order. There can be a group of medics and doctors, researchers, whatever we all decide is useful, but I think the best choice at the moment is to have those groups be on equal footing and make decisions together.

Putting anyone in any sort of position of authority now, when there are so few of us and we've only known each other a few weeks, is a terrible idea. The chance of someone charismatic and ill-suited taking control is too high, and I don't want to deal with anyone abusing their power on top of everything else.

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un: rocipilot

[donkeyballs]

Coulda taken the words right outta my mouth.

Don't get me wrong, having a command path makes things a lot easier to deal with, when shit hits the fan - but we don't know a damn thing about anyone. Or about what we're up against.

There's few enough of us that we can all make decisions together anyway.

[volumes]

Hey, that's not a bad idea.

[ If this was voiced, he'd have an ahem of importance. ]

I volunteer to be captain.

[notyourrookie]

I don't trust anyone here as far as I can throw them. Definitely not planning to let them have some kind of authority over me.

audio; un: alucard

[reposing]

I do not disagree. If Samus' only desire is to keep the peace, then I accept her assistance, not governance. Beyond that, I would not follow any authority figure here.

As you say, none of us know each other. There would be too much dissonance.

I volunteer as a doctor only because as far as I know, I am the only one qualified. If someone else wishes to take the position, I will remove myself. Simple as that.

text; un: crow

[uragiru]

@R.ASUKA and I were discussing the possibility of those with expertise being able to train those of us that lack the relevant skills for a situation like this.
Basic first aid and maintenance-level mechanics, essentially.
If we form volunteer groups, that might be a good idea so that we have more hands readily available.

audio; un: nanatsuya

[counterfeitheart]

[ANARCHY]

I just fuckin' woke up on a metal floor out here with no cigarettes and walls that scream. If someone tries to take charge I'm holding them personally accountable for this whole thing.

Guess I'm saying "I agree with you".

text; un: H. Gurszky

[magneticfields]

[ He has quite a few objections to... pretty much everything on this list. But he's going to focus on the parts that aren't related to his more personal misgivings. ]

None of us are familiar with the function of this station or its technology to specialize at this point. Better to all generalize until we learn more.

In addition, with such a small population having a dedicated security force with such a small population is going to cause problems. If we get invaded, better to mobilize everybody than rely on a small force. And if there are no outside threats, a dedicated security team will only look to justify their presence by finding problems regardless of whether or not they're actually there.

un: burton

[tumang]

i'm with you. we don't need bullies at the top.

un: quicksilver

[supersonic]

Whether we are here for weeks or months or even years, I am not interested in any of us having delusions of authority over the rest. Anyone in power abuses it, governments most of all.

[ryuji]

Totally agree, dude.

We don't need someone to take command. Maybe we oughta make a list of things we do need people for and post it up on the mess hall or something for volunteers

text; un: aphrodite

[wingstosee]

hm.
i think i agree? mostly.
volunteer groups sound nice. that way nobody's doing something they don't want.

the only thing i disagree with is you using "now" at the end.
we don't need anyone calling themselves leader, i don't think. :)

un:millerlite

[pampa]

So there are people with some sense aboard this bucket. Who knew?

un: aqua

[aequoreal]

I agree with your assessment. It would be wise for us to work together as equals, though I am concerned about the possibility of needing some form of security.

un: unrecovered

[notyourrookie]

Agreed. Not about to place that much trust in some random people to be in charge.

un: slothbaby

[morphogenia]

+1

I mean historically there's always a bad guy ready and waiting to take advantage of situations like this. Besides, the whole list thing pretty much screams 'Hey friendly suggestion from your kidnappers' to me. I don't think we should do anything they want.

I also think you're right that we do need to like do stuff as a volunteers. I promise I will get back to the community once I figure out what being a high school honor student qualifies me to volunteer for.

un: brightness_kholin

[veristitalian]

Soundly reasoned.

Let's begin meeting to coordinate our research efforts. Posting it on the network is useful, but many of us aren't very comfortable typing or conversing on here.

Are you interested in participating in this volunteer group?

un: gamora

[recce]

I don't disagree.

[ still, her own team barely functions when they defer to peter or rocket, let alone when they act alone. ]

Leadership must be earned.
But there are some who mean well by putting their names forward.

[ she wouldn't brand everyone as 'scrambling'; that's all. some simply want their expertise to be known, in the event of a crisis. ]

I think most will support the volunteer system.

@ripley

[retund]

[ mysterious lists sure are fuel for the AI theory, huh. ]

I agree that we don't need official leaders for the time being, but for what it's worth, I've spent most of my career in space, and I'd personally consider the departments listed as the industry standard. Seems like the minimum to keep the station running and maintain vigilance in all sectors.

[ she knows there's no one to vouch for her credentials, but she'd be remiss in keeping her experience (and her opinion) from the crew. what people do with that information is up to them. ]

We can rename and reconfigure the categories all we like, as long as this hunk of metal stays operational.

[ so... someone does need to be the trash man... she's js... ]

un: scarlets

[catastrophics]

agreed.
i'm personally more concerned with why these might have been sent to us from who.

un: page

[subplot]

I agree. Someone stepping into a leadership role now would be self-imposed. No one is in a position to vote for someone else, and we should be wary of anyone volunteering to try taking on an authority position. There isn't really a selfless reason someone would be stepping up to lead right now.

I'm a journalist back home, and worked as a secretary before that. I'll be keeping an eye on the network to track any groups that are forming to volunteer for positions, so I can make a list. I know that people may be coming up with ideas and positions that aren't on the list we were given.