Tear Bounties

So during my long break in December, I thought about a lot of things related to the Proveldtariat and how to move forward with this group (in between RL work, vacation planning, getting engaged etc). One of the big things I thought about was the Bumper Dodge game I had mentioned earlier. The more I thought about ways to execute it, the more I realized that it was simply a LOT of effort on anyone’s part to record and post. While potentially fun to see and do, it’s just a lot of work.

So, I’ve thought of something a little more fun to do that requires much less effort. I would like to propose the establishment of Tear Bounties. It’s a very simple concept that requires a few screenshots and an e-mail or in-game mail and link.

If you’re dealing with a bumper, and they get upset at you crushing their fallacy laced logic or dodging every single one of their bumps or out tanking their fail ganks, take a screenshot of their reaction in chat! The Proveldtariat will be offering 10 million isk per screenshot. Exceptionally tear filled screenshot chats, you could be credited with 20 million isk.

Submission is easy. Either e-mail the file to proveldtariat@gmail.com, or eve-mail Anslo a link to the screenshot. You can upload screenshot’s at tinypic.com, a very convinient picture sharing service that requires no registration.

If we start getting a good many screenshots, I’ll be setting up a top Bounty list! Your screenshot could win you big and get you on the front page of the Proveldtariat website! I hope to see a lot of screenshots in the future! Good hunting Proveldtariats!

o7 Fly Safe and Fly True!

Retribution

As the Resistance continues work throughout New Eden, the enemy of us all continues to spread propaganda that said resistance is doing nothing and that miners simply do not have the will to fight back. They rant and rave and sputter at miners who would speak out against them, saying in their own eloquent way “THEN DO SUMTING ABUT IT N00B LOLOLOL.”

From Forum to Local, the taunts continue. But I can’t help but wonder, where are they getting their information from that nothing is happening?

What the bumpgeois scum doesn’t realize is that not all actions are celebrated with fanfare and chest beating. We focus on action, not the publicity of said action. As the Proveldtariat continues against the bumping infection assailing our homes,  we have grown and we have learned. We have hidden ourselves among the masses and strike out when least expected.

Bumping scum will continue to yell fallacies and assumptions, saying none of these kills are ours, none of their losses are tied to the resistance.  But how can one prove that? How do you know who is who’s alt? How do you know that nice expensive ship you just lost wasn’t to someone rather…displeased with you? Case in point, bumpgeois Winchester Steele.

Even the most zealot of bumpgeois scum, such as Tubrug1, fall to the power of resistance. Is it a crippling blow that will stop the tide of undesirable infestation? No, not by a long shot. But it is resistance. It is action. It cannot be explained away. Well, it can be attempted, but at that point it’s more comedy than logic.

Hatred is a very powerful weapon. Even the “invincible” hulls of the “order” seem to crack under the pressure of resistance. It seems bumper zealot Bingbang Boom had to learn it the hard way. Yet they and others like them continue to preach that the “bot-aspirants” will do nothing. Well, now that we’ve dispelled that bit of propaganda, I’d say it’s time to keep moving forward shall we?

As we all know, the bumpgeois now have an alliance, TWO in fact. CODE. [CODE.] and Zantiu-Braun Corporation [ZBCO]. Both alliances are not exactly paragons of PvP prowess, and as such can and should be targeted for war declarations. It’s really that simple.  Retribution can now be obtained by the down-trodden of the Proveldtariat. One just need to reach out for it.

However, do not rush into such escapades lightly. It is well known that many a mercenary corporation will simply take the money and run should you attempt to hire them. Therefore, make sure to do some research before choosing an alliance. The channel Merc Contracts is a fairly tightly run group of alliances who care deeply for their work and their reputation.

Use it, be polite, be professional, and reap the benefits.

Another topic to discuss is the use of the new kill rights system. Upon doing my own research, I found that most, if not all, the bumpgeois scum have kill rights. One only need to contact the victim and humbly ask permission to use said kill right. The ganking thugs of the “order” also have their own kill rights, but cannot be effectively used right out. Patience is a virtue. If you so choose to use those, be patient. Wait, watch, learn, and see where and when they cease their undesirable activity and switch to activity in their prized and treasured ships.

At that point, take away that joy, as they took away your right to mine.

The tide continues against us, but we are fighting back. Like I said before, any resistance is still resistance. Press forward, and continue the good fight brave and stalwart Proveldtariat.

o7 Fly Safe, Fly True

The Disciple and The Miner

Bumpers have long touted their “invincibility” to anyone who stands against them. First it was their invincibility to being attacked by weapon systems. Yet despite their “invincibility” as the “protectors” of highsec, they still fit tanks (and poor ones at that).

Now the bumpgeois seek to discredit the ability to dodge their bumpers, claiming “barge’s can’t dodge bumper ships! Resistance is futile!” To that end, I have a story to tell you today about a disciple and a miner.

One day, a brave miner couldn’t take the ramblings of evangelical thugs and their extortionist ways. She called them out on their claims of enforcement.

Miner Rami Meto was not having any disgruntled poorly skilled ganker-turned-bumper alt interrupting her free time, and called out bumpgeois scum Disciple of James315 out on their threat. The miner was brave and resisted any further verbal assault. She prepared herself for resistance. As usual, the bumper thug charged Miner Rami Meto. However, Rami REALLY wasn’t having any of the bumpers crap.

Strike one! Rami used Orbiting to ensure the bumper did not meet their target. She continued to mine in peace. But the disciple wasn’t done yet. The thug turned around and charged once more.

Strike Two! Rami dodged the bumper again as they flew harmlessly off into the void, while Rami’s cycle’s remained undisturbed. Would the bumper try a third time in a foolishly vain attempt to thwart this miners yields and interrupt her free time?

Not a chance! Strike three! You’re out of here Disciple! Rami continued to dodge, and dodge, and dodge. On lookers watched as her yields remained undisturbed and her good times continued.

Rami still showed good sportsman ship by offering the thug a bit of condolence and support for their efforts. She continued to mine in peace as the disciple flew (far) away, dejected, seeking another target.

It would seem failure had a greater affect on the disciple, as they broke their own “code” they swore to uphold and flew off far away, AFK, dejected at their failure. What disciple shuns their own teaching at the sight of failure? So much for solidarity, eh?

But the miner stood fast, steeling herself with her values and belief that she has the right to mine as she chooses, without giving into extortionist thugs, and came out victorious. While the Proveldtariat calls for miners to raise weapons high, not all miners do. They resist in their own way. Unlike the totalitarian regime of bumping owned by the lead thug James 315, the Proveldtariat believes unity is key, and resistance in ANY form, is a victory for all miners, PvE’ers, and casual gamers. We do not tell miners how to resist, we give them the tools to do so. With those tools, they reap the reward of victory and ore, while the bumpers simply reap shame and spite from other players in Eve.

The miner’s resolve kept them mining and their yields flowing, while the disciple failed and flew off into obscurity. Let this miner be a great example to all who would resist! The infection-like bumpers are not invincible in any stretch of the word. Any form of resistance proves that. The variety in forms of resistance compared to the single-mindedness of the bumpgeois is already proving to work against their cause across the cluster.

In the end, what’s better to follow to ensure victory? A united group of peers with the same values and ideals that are willing to fight? Or the disciples of a mad man bent on interrupting someone else’s fun?

Publicity Galore!

The Forums are alive with banter and discussion of the Proveldtariat! Love it or hate it, the movement is in the public eye and opinions are all over the place! Twenty-one pages of discussion and more than 4,000 views. Talk about publicity…

Players came into support the movement and its work. Not everyone is in the fight, but opinion is not just pro-bumper. Many players are happy to see miners taking the initiative and fighting back to protect their game play and their free time!

Even our foes commended the action of the miners and their work! Granted, the credit they displayed was, of course, for themselves. But we all know who’s really to credit for it. That’s right, I’m looking at you. Yes you! With the Skiff!

Brainstorming was evident throughout the thread. sackofdung Sasen provided interesting commentary that warranted further testing for the benefit of all miners affected by the bumper infection. While perhaps a bit of effort to execute, the potential of the idea to work far and its inherent benefit is far from something to be ignored!

Pilot Lin-Young Borovskova popped in to deliver a taste of the bumpers own medicine with an interesting musing. Why do the bumpers assume all miners are botters, or are bot-aspirants? Who are they to assume and pass judgement? Clearly, they have no credibility to do so. But of course they’ll rant, rave, scream, and denounce any speaking out against them as individuals “protecting botters.” I’m sorry, I didn’t know my game play style would hurt your feelings so bad…

Bumpers turned hostile when I attempted to discuss the theoretical actions CCP could implement to curb bumping. He seems to have missed the entire theoretical part of the discussion, as he lashed out. I believe I may have hit a nerve, and for that I’m sorry.  Sad to see such outcry at simple discussion. But what can also be seen are further assumptions as noted before hand.

The bumpers assume that all miners not speaking in local are bots or “bot-aspirants.” They must have forgotten voice comms, private chat, corp chat, alliance chat, player channels, Developer channels, etc, etc…One can’t help but wonder if the bumpers just want someone to talk to them. Maybe they’re lonely? Maybe that’s why all this started?

I suppose that’s a question for another day. Either way, the word is out and the people are talking! Impatient bunch as they are, they demand action now! I say, patience is a virtue, and good things come to those who wait. Keep up the good work miners, casual gamers, PvE’ers, PvP’ers and others supporting the Proveldtariat. We have an audience now! Let’s not disappoint  shall we?

Apologies and Update! Bumper Tracker now Live!

Greetings Comrade o7

I first would like to apologize for my lack of updates yesterday. It was my turn to post, but the election had me a bit preoccupied! But now it’s back to business as usual; fighting the Bumpers and giving the Miners the tools to fight them!

As you may have noticed, there is now a new page on the left hand side. I’m happy to announce the new Bumper Tracker is live and will be updated as information is provided to us! For now, there are limitations as to what we can provide in terms of intel, but the more you help us, the more we can help the Proveldtariat safeguard the game play we are entitled to!

Rise up miners, missioners, high security citizens, and all walks of life of the Proveldtariat! Information is our greatest weapon!

For Liberty of Game!

For Freedom of Choice!

For the casuals, the PvEers, the miners, the missioners, the high sec citizen, and ALL Proveldtariats!

o7

Bumpgeois Tracking

Greeting Comrades o7

I apologize for not communicating with you all during the weekend through a post. I come to you now with a potential idea for you all. As you all know, the scourge of miner bumping continues. However, we have seen a wane in a few systems bravely resisting these EXTORTIONISTS. For that, you are all to be commended. Your unity has ensured your right to game play survives. 

Now, I come forth with a proposal. We must track these bumpers everywhere they go. To do this, I beseech you all for information. Miners are far spread and in every system. The Proveldtariat have eyes and ears everywhere, literally. Eve’s proletariat know all and see all. Therefore, we shall use that knowledge to the benefit of all miners.

Send en eve-mail to Anslo if and when you see or are harassed by a bumper. Tell him where and when you saw them along with what ship they flew. Give a full name as well. We will take care of the rest.

Our goal is to develop a database of all bumpers. All of them. Where they go, what they fly, what they do. We will publish it for all miners to see. What they choose to do with that information is liberty of choice to them. We look forward to its creative uses.

For now, we await submissions. The database will hopefully be running by this week with your help. Together, we will push back this vile infection in our peaceful homes. We will rise, we will eliminate this threat…and we will promptly return to afk-mining!

For our Freedom

For our Rights

For the Proveldtariat o7