Since the Cebu Integrated Organization of Anime Manga and Games Enthusiasts is on full thrust since it was officially launched last April 25, I think it is deserving now that I release an official statement on what the organization is all about as envisioned by our main founder, Ren13.
It has also come to light that I think several people are confused about what the organization is all about, hence I have thought of finally releasing an official statement to clear out the cobwebs for all members.
First of all, CIO-AMAGE is at its core an network of organizations. Ren13 envisioned a unified community of Otakus (anime lovers) as well as gamers since Otakuism and gaming come close hand in hand in most cases. Since it is a network, CIO-AMAGE aims to bring together all existing organizations in Cebu that are related to the Japanese culture in general.
One unique feature of this organization is that all affiliate organizations retain their autonomy. Assimilation is not a goal for CIO-AMAGE. The Cebu Cosplayers Club, for example, will still be known as CCC and considered as an affiliate organization supporting the CIO-AMAGE network. It is independent and autonomous to organize its own events, but this time with the support of CIO-AMAGE.
As a network of organizations, we automatically consider the members of any affiliate club as part of CIO-AMAGE. That's the reason why CIO-AMAGE had been chosen by those that voted and were considered by the 3 founders for votation: its name clearly encompasses the vision that Ren13 had originally for the group.
The real goal for CIO-AMAGE is the integration of all anime and Japanese related groups into an organized network that provides support to each other during activities and events. That way, we can present a united front for otakus. One vision of CIO-AMAGE is to allow the anime community in Cebu to present itself to society and not remain an underground presence. It can be hard, but things are looking up at this point. All we really need is your participation and cooperation.
The rules for CIO-AMAGE are simple. First, there should be mutual respect for the privacy and character of every member. Behavior such as stalking or unwarranted solicitation of personal information despite refusal of the other is considered an offense. Second, attempts to elicit conflict within the affiliate organizations is also a big no-no for CIO-AMAGE. The goal after all is integration; trying to split us up, of course, is a major offense.
Third, and last, if you have any suggestions for the organization, try to contact any of the 3 co-founders of CIO-AMAGE instead of blurting such suggestions out in conferences. This is to allow smooth facilitation of your suggestions and avoid arguments in which the merits of your proposal might get buried in the conversations.
Although we have no real punishments for these offenses (as of now), we expect everyone to adhere to these simple guidelines. Failure to do so repeatedly will result to being banned from updates and being unable to participate in any activity.
This statement has been issued on behalf of Ren13, whose original vision it was that resulted into this dream turning into a reality. Gambatte, minna-san! Adelante, CIO-AMAGE!
