These are questions for Sarah and Rob based on their recent headquarters post, which I will include excerpts from.

Work with FComms, who will then work with COs, on prioritizing new members for opportunities like DH positions and command-level vacancies.

The President isn’t able to appoint a CO without the FComm’s consent. How will you handle a situation where the FComm is insisting on an experienced CO that they are convinced is the best candidate, but you would like a new CO? Or do you have a plan to try to avoid ending up in that situation?

Should all members be entitled to a chance to be a CO?

It can be disheartening to see the same people having several DH positions when that feels like an unobtainable step and we’d like to see if we can tackle this so that new members get those opportunities and older members don’t end up feeling burned out by the sheer quantity of IC and OOC work demanded.

Are you aware of anyone who has recently expressed that they are disheartened that they have been unable to get a DH position? I’m wondering if this is something people are currently struggling with or not.

Reform the ship vacancies process to ensure that COs are regularly updating their vacancies and that these vacancies are easily viewable. As our membership numbers slowly increase, there will be a greater demand for players wanting to know where they can add second or third characters or try out a new position. Having this information easily updatable and accessible bridges the communication gap between command staff and newbies, particularly when one or both sides may not be active in Discord.

I find vacancies easy to update on the ship profile and I find it helpful that I’m prompted to post about them every month in my ship report. I also find it easy to find information on vacancies on other ships and I know a few different ways I can find it. However, I’ve been here quite some time. Why do you think this information is difficult for a newer member to attain? Does the process need reforming or is more education about the existing process needed instead?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Adam W.