Then why have so many people from the trade sector represented??? Surely their needs are very similar to each other and could be represented by just a couple of people. I would rather see more people representing the players at different levels as WE are the ones that know what we want from a tournament. We are the largest group here and we are the ones whose opinions and needs matter the most. If that is not the case then what is the point of the federation?
Also this is possibly not the best place to get opinions about who should be representing the players as usernames can mean nothing to some people as they won't know who they are in real life (particularly new players - and these are the ones that matter as they will replace the old timers. No offence Twizz but i don't have a clue who you are for example). There needs to be some way that players know who are representing them so that they can speak to them on here or in real life which is why people suggested having them in different geographical locations so that everyone will have a chance to talk to their representative. Or is the federation only meant for the select???
1 - Lots of the trade sector is represented as they are supporting new growth and the players, and hopefully implementing the required infrastructure to renew the "scene" for want of a better word.
Additionally, they also know what people want from events - players tell them on forums and countless other places. Also lets not forgot many of the companies employ players (Eclipse being the one I know for sure) so they have a depth of knowledge from both the corporate and customer viewpoint.
2 - There isnt really a need for multiple representatives - surely just one conduit, to present the general concensus, from whatever geography. Just ping Twizz or whomever an email / call / pm / text with your comments. He presents to the board. No need for more than one person. Its not like more people = more opinions out across in the meeting. So its redundant and like mentioned, the more voices at a table, the more chance for talking over each other / losing the bigger picture due to the "more cooks spoil the broth" philosophy. I think one active / sitting board member to convey the opinions of the unwashed masses (players) is sufficient. Id worry about some kinda nested agenda if you are saying things like "is the fed only for the select few" because if you knew or read even the basics about it, youd know that is not the case.
Moreover, whomever ends up representing the opinions of players, im sure they will make public the best way to contact them, so your point becomes even more moot.
3 - Im sure Twizz doesnt take offence, but honestly, if you dont know who he is, do yourself a favour and go read about him, his acheivements past and present, and feel better. Theres nothing wrong with uninformed people learning new things, so just cos you dont know who someone is, go enlighten yourself.
Tracy Paint.
