It is very hard to explain on a message board such as this; especially if you are new to a seniority based bidding system. Once you become a line holder and have to worry about such questions; PM me and I will do my best to explain. Globalization is basically the rounding out of a seniority based system in order to cover the least desirable trips. "Globalizing" stands for a sphere like a globe. It is "bad" when you are a junior bidder.