I understand there are methods of contributing ideas to administration. However, with there being so many places to do so, it can be somewhat cluttered as ideas contributed are usually based upon a single individual’s perspective rather than the community as a whole. To add to this, many players simply do not have access to Discord and would prefer not to use the forums. So if they wanted to contribute an idea, why should they be forced to participate in a 3rd party program to do so? Wouldn’t it be easier to have a direct group of representatives feature your ideas and concerns anonymously without having to leave the Minecraft Client? I understand there is a set traditional routine of using Discord and the MunchyMC Forums to discuss a vast level of topics, but I am hoping to make it more convenient to those who either don’t have access to these 3rd party programs or simply wish not to.
Also, the project WON’T be limiting the council to ten players, as the group can be flexible and frequently changed. The Bug & Idea team is reserved only for those who are applicable who have the opportunity to do so. Having a community elected “council” allows for the Survival community to be in charge of who they want to have to represent them without Admin interference.
From what I’m seeing, I assume you think the “Council” would be a replacement for the Bug & Idea team/Staff in general. However, this is simply an additional alternative that allows the community the opportunity to have control over who influences the experiences of players in the Survival Community.
(The initial intent of the Original Council of Ten was to take control of the Top 10 Spots on Baltop. There was no indication that any member(s) would apply to a form of dictatorship as no powers were given that holds them over other players around them. To add to this, the bank was not a method designed for people to give it money, but rather to incorporate innovative strategies that would overall boost the economy through investments, financial portfolio managers, project funding, loans, and personal savings accounts that would actually make the players money over time. The overall premise of the Original Council of Ten was to monopolize the server with influential individuals and would not hinder the experience of other players.)