The Simple Version

I ran for CSM because I love Eve Online.

I ran to win.

I did not run to win at all cost.

I ran as an independent on purpose.

Because I am an independent.

I did not ask for Null Bloc support, even though I was aware it might cost me the election.

I don't want major Null Bloc support.

I would not accept it if it was offered.

That is my choice.

If I was going to win it would be on my own terms, with support from players who wanted a person they could trust on the CSM without strings attached.

I did not win.

That's fine.

I hoped I would, but I did not expect to. I'm a rational and intelligent human being.

I actually did better than anticipated.

It was an awesome experience.

I learned a lot. I'm happy I ran.

I tried sharing some of those learnings this week.

I announced early on that if I didn't win this time that I would not be running again. I said that many times.

If I did win, I also said I would only serve two terms.

This is NOT news.

I am not running again. As promised.

If I had won I would have served with all my energy and effort.

I will continue to fight for what I believe in.

I do not understand why this is hard for some people to understand.

Thank you.