The CSM only represent their people, and when a portion of the people thread spam ‘pro-blackout’, I only deduce that’s what some CSM representatives are doing in their ‘several channels’ towards CCP. Blackout resulted in inactivity/walkout, the invasion was the reanimation, but both of those miscalculated moves are still fluctuating the newbros/subs-activity. It is easier today to walk out of eve online because of what’s out there. And it’s twice as hard to get those people back in the game, let alone new ones.
One would think experience make a better decision make, and that CCP would be wise vs local removal, which is such an intricate tool, core coded in our DNA. Turns out, this newer version of CCP is racking up even more surprising stunts as of late - figured that’s for publicity. Nothing new here. But offline recruiters (media etc) are also changing their instance from space mmo to freak show mmo.
Sudden change(s) which are core to our ways of life, affects our numbers and image drastically, and with a lowering possibility of reversing the numbers (because competition).
It’s a tough job being in the spotlight - but you wanted that, so I encourage our CSM fellows to MAKE SURE that whatever transpires on the forum (r/eve or twitter or twitch) is in the best interest of an Exp-Growth, and within their control. For the next 18 months to come, work together and not only to suit your play style.