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Region: Refugia
must be one of those regional differences in songs :P
Sylh Alanor, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur, Uusittu
I have un-gendered Cadenzian bathrooms!
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur
I remember watching a video about that!! It's kinda funny how with that being the case, purple got designated to a color of "royalty"
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Istastioner, Porthosia, Jazur, Waywards Edge
The author is pretty insufferable, but otherwise support.
[sub]For legal reasons, that's a joke, I'm the author.[/sub]
There's a few small things I wish I had written better in it, but none of them are gonna make me lose sleep. Ultimately liberations (generally, there are some exceptions) have to be prepared in a much more timely fashion than other Security Council proposals, so c'est la vie.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Aephony, Tiralta, Istastioner, Porthosia, Jazur
"No, no, you had it right"
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Istastioner, Porthosia, Jazur
I'm curious as to how many of you (if you're willing to share) have thus far avoided getting sick with COVID.
I'm fairly positive (forgive the pun) that what I thought was an infection for myself in late June was a false positive given the lack of symptoms, and it only took until the beginning of August for me to test positive again with some actual awful symptoms. I'm still not 100% physically and still coughing on occasion as I type this message, for example. I would be very surprised to have tested positive twice in such quick succession with wildly different experiences, with the second time getting scarily close to requiring a visit to the emergency room.
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Aephony, Tiralta, Azelandia, Porthosia, Jazur, Southern Skane
I've somehow avoided it thus far and I believe it's due to me leaving my house very rarely (don't worry I touch grass; just in my garden)
Sylh Alanor, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur
Quite the opposite, actually:
I got it 3 times, 3 times, I have a fairly decent immune system and I don't go outside that often, [sub](ahem, if you couldn't tell)[/sub] So it was mostly from my family.
First time I got it, it really wasn't that serious and while wasn't officially diagnosed, it was pretty obvious who I got it from and they were diagnosed.
Second time one was sort of nothing and I didn't even know I had it, however it did cost me to miss a birthday party so that's another reason for me to hate corona
And the third one which happened recently was just the worst, like seriously it wasn't fun and the fact that it happened when I forgot the pandemic even existed and had things planned was more exhausting. It was definitely more than just respiratory; But now I got something to tell to my grandchildren and greatly exaggerate!
Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Porthosia, Jazur, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
I had it once and it was painful, I happen to have a terrible immune system and get sick often but I only got it once. I only got it because my roommate went to a concert and was careless.
Typica, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Porthosia, Jazur
No covid here despite the various waves that have gone through BC. Someone I worked with last summer got it and we were all made to self isolate but I didn't catch it.
Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur
Have you tried essential oils?
Okay but really I haven't had covid so i can't attest to how bad it is. I usually try to keep up with the vaccines and just not interact with people unless needed.
Melenavenia, Araine, Portmanteau, The Land Named Bob, Porthosia, Jazur
I've surprisingly never had it before which is strange considering my fun medical history, [sub]subtext gang[/sub] but I hope you get felling better soon!
Edit: I guess the closest I got was having strep throat... but in my stomach. My dad did get it when we were moving and he's usually super athletic but was left with no energy for a while and still has no smell
Melenavenia, Araine, Portmanteau, Porthosia
Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Porthosia
:(
Soriezi, Araine, Floofybit, Porthosia
I have also somehow managed to avoid catching it, so far. But I wasn't an essential worker, and locked down very hard for the first half(?) of the outbreak.
But it is seeming increasingly likely, at this point, that I'll get hit. So I'm trying to prepare myself for the inevitable...
Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Jazur, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Made my first Dispatch!
You can read it here!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1747114
Soriezi, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
:/
Floofybit, Tiralta
imagine ever using anything remotely convenient
or like money (who do you make me to be, rich?)
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Aephony, Tiralta
Hey gang. We're making soup together. What do you add to the soup.
I'll start us out by boiling some la croix
Cheesy Tots, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Tiralta
Mincemeat, raw.
Floofybit
I thought minces were just skin and bone? I guess if you caught enough of them
Floofybit, Tiralta
I got sick for a week
Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit
Post self-deleted by Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht.
I've got some mint leaves for seasoning
I managed to avoid it till March this year, but I'm pretty lucky in that I was able to work from home, as was my wife. I live in the UK, a country that offered 2 vaccines and a booster earlier than a lot of others and already had well-established options for grocery delivery/collection so I could avoid going to the shops. Tests here were also completely free until April 2022 so we were able to test twice a week and before meeting up, as was everyone around us.
I also got the vaccines and boosters 4 months earlier than most people my age due to being part of a demographic that often avoids engaging with health services even when they need it, and my wife was counted as my carer for this, so they got the vaccine at the same time.
We still wear masks, and we still don't go to big indoor events, but it's been mostly luck that I haven't caught it more than that once. When I did, it was around 2 weeks after the government massively relaxed covid rules, which I don't think was a coincidence.
Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit
Green Tea leaves
Araine
Soriezi, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta
Even pizza?
Soriezi, Floofybit, Tiralta
especially pizza
Soriezi, Floofybit, Huliunov, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Waywards Edge, Ochio
Just checkin
Floofybit, Tiralta, Huliunov, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Floofybit, Tiralta, Huliunov
yes
Floofybit, Tiralta, Huliunov
no i hate soggy pizza
Haibaria
It won't be soggy, because the water will be cooked off. Also it tastes delicious
Floofybit, Tiralta, Huliunov
Add in some spaghetti
Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Huliunov
My friend... I got alredy covid once and and almost got it twice. I don't know why, but it happens
Cheesy Tots, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Huliunov
Rigatoni noodles! (It's my astrological sign so of course I have to add rigatoni)
Araine, Tiralta
No 😮
My authorization and conservatism stats crashed :( at least I have courts back
Tiralta
So far I have managed to avoid it and have been working with the public since the start. Im careful and vaccinated and not a science denier but at this point im starting to think if you havent had it, you're probably immune to it.
Floofybit, Polushia
I feel terrible about the headline for one of my recent decisions. Something about transgendered people being mocked and ridiculed but the options and the way the question was written left no other options.
Im not executing people for making a mistake on someones pronouns. And Im not taking away freedom of speech. I will protect my trans community in other ways and make up for it when an appropriately worded issue comes up.
Polushia, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Dimm-A-Land
When you're dealing with difficult choices, it's hard to remember you can always dismiss the issue. (Not to say that would be my choice here)
Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Haibaria, Tiralta, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Amiyoka
I got sick for 2.5 weeks in mid 2021. I never tested positive, but a family member tested positive a little under 2 weeks after I stopped showing symptoms, so it was just assumed that I had it. It was worse than most colds that I get but not as bad as the flu. Given my medical issues, I was expecting it to be a lot worse than it was. It took me around a year to fully regain my sense of smell, though.
Melenavenia, Floofybit, Tiralta, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Welp, i'm glad you have your sense of smell back.
Araine, Floofybit, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Surprised Territorial Transitions passed with article 7 intact. Presumably most nations don't have to deal with ceded territory, but it would certainly discourage my nation from accepting such a deal, should the situation arise.
Cheesy Tots, Floofybit, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Adding cilantro!!!
Cheesy Tots, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
you have to add french fries XD
Floofybit, Tiralta, Amiyoka
Post self-deleted by Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht.
Jazur
If you dismiss ever issue for a while, you'll get an issue that you cannot dismiss at some point.
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Amiyoka
oh.... well the website didn't say that :/
Typica, Jazur
What website?
Jazur
in a forum of nationstates
forgot the name :(
Jazur, Huliunov
do you agree with the contents of this message?
Chacapoya, Zukchiva, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur, Huliunov, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
maybe
Refuge Isle, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Jazur
I agree with some of if... But only some
Typica, Melenavenia, Araine, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur
maaaayyybeeeee ;)
Melenavenia, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur
Hi, Refuge Isle here
I'm trying to collect some name ideas for "arch-nemesis" type deals. Specifically, names that can be used as opponents in a not-too-distant future update to Dot, CalRef's chatbot.
If you have a name that you want to toss into the pot, telegram this nation, The Local Authority, with that name idea. There is no limit on how many names you can turn in.
In about a week or so, I'll collect the most interesting names, and we'll run a poll to determine what gets added to Dot's code.
Cheers,
- L
Chacapoya, Talvezout, Zukchiva, Melenavenia, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, The Land Named Bob, Tiralta, Polushia, Istastioner, Porthosia, Jazur, Huliunov, Parvesha, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Hm... This should be interesting
Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
I agree with, "this message," but not, "the contents of"
Melenavenia, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Banjoland
honest same ngl
Melenavenia, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
I think the message was a really bad message that didn't need to be said, no matter what anyone thinks, "this" is actually the only decent part in the message, the "the contents of" is horrible, unnecessary, I still can't figure out how people agree with "This message," it's genuinely not good, I think a redone version would be somewhat decent as the idea was not horrible, but executed in a really bad way, A sequel to "this" would be good too.
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur
I want to give y'all more of what you want... So the newest poll is about what you like from your regional polls: https://www.nationstates.net/region=refugia#poll
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Polushia, Porthosia, Jazur, Banjoland
i quite appreciate message and contents, although agree is the worst thing ever!!!!!! do you is insanely bad I hate it. Of this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With, i am speechless.
Typica, Melenavenia, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, Jazur
why am I the only one who like Nationstates themed polls :/
Typica, Floofybit, Tiralta, Azelandia, Porthosia, Jazur, Dimm-A-Land, Banjoland
just wait until we get one thats an existential question brought up in a nationstates feature thats been personally bothering the organizer
it will be like voltron, but for polls
Floofybit, Cadenzana, Tiralta, Polushia, Porthosia, Jazur
throwback to when I thought having 200-220 nations in Refugia was a lot
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Cadenzana, Polushia, Porthosia, Jazur
You only have 200 nations in here?
Floofybit, Porthosia
for about 3 months
Floofybit, Porthosia
Now there's about 400
Floofybit, Porthosia
441, to be exact
Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur
any thoughts on the new world assembly "Right For Crime Victims Act"?
My Thought: against, as the crime victims may require protection, although there are too many criminals out there and my government does'nt have that many people to protect crime victims.
any others??
Typica, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur
Post self-deleted by The Pacific Northwest.
I was just about to ask about section 4. It took forever to put this together since the RMB doesnt like cooperating on my phone and I cant remember how to get fake quotes to work right but this is a direct quote from the proposal:
Maybe Im just tired but I interpret this as meaning that if a poor person commits a serious crime and the victim (or someone appointed in their stead as per section 3) wants restitution, then they just get turned loose so they can get a job? Theres nothing that specifies its only for those convicted of nonviolent crimes, and theres also nothing about what happens if they cant find a job. Do they just get to job hunt indefinitely?
People have trouble getting hired even after serving time, now Im just imagining some serial killer who has been convicted in very publicized trial wandering around my nation for years looking for work to pay the families of their victims.
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Porthosia, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
I'm not a fan of the Rights for Crime Victims Act. The writing is a little rough around the edges, with inconsistent language in relation to its definitions - nothing severe, but it's worth noting. The definition of "crime victim" is what's putting me off more. The use of prima facie might seem legit, but in reality it's a phrase with two similarly common meanings: in one sense, it can be used to mean that a plaintiff has enough evidence to warrant the creation of a trial; in the other, it indicates that the evidence is so compelling that the case will be ruled in their favour unless dissenting evidence is produced.[1] This is a huge oversight which would allow nations to only extend protections to victims in the latter, more burdensome instance. I think the preceding language suggests the author knows about these varying uses and chose to allow them, which seems troubling. Also, the mandate that all convicts who are unable to pay damages will be put on probation seems like a massive overreach. Would not recommend.
[1] https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5569&context=lalrev
Chacapoya, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Porthosia, The Pacific Northwest, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
You know what, let me think on that one for a while.
I was leaning against but hadn't been able to word to myself why, but as always you've summed it up really well!
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Porthosia
hello this is zabruhmoment of vehemesht's alt
can u guys tell how to delete this alt????
Floofybit, Porthosia, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
nvm i found out
Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur
Just make sure it's not on vacation mode in settings, then don't log in for 28 days and it'll CTE (cease to exist).
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Porthosia, Jazur, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Any opinion "Rights For Crime Victims Act"
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Floofybit, Porthosia
Post self-deleted by Alternative Nation That I Think Exists.
hello guys i have a 3rd alt for doing the weirdest options in issues possible (ZaBruhMoment Of Vehemesht)
u guys have any of these
(just sayin' so that u don't get this nation mistaken for anything)
also btw
yes i chose against
Floofybit, Istastioner, Porthosia
It would appear that an very similar victims' rights act was repealed only due to faulty phrasing, so it would be reasonable to try again.
However, as Pacific Northwest noted above, subsection 4a appears to require something akin to community service or forced labor for any case where a Convict is unable to pay restitution.
Universal right to restitution seems like it deserves it's own proposal; it would effect the sentencing method of every criminal trial.
The rest of the bill relates to safety and information. So as a single bill I am against it.
Delta Vega Iv, Cheesy Tots, Araine, Floofybit, Tiralta, Istastioner, Porthosia, The Pacific Northwest, Huliunov, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
I have a handful of alts in another region for the purposes of card collecting, where I pick answers randomly. I also have a newer alt here where I'm picking answers along a silly theme that's completely different to what I want for Tiralta.
Chacapoya, Araine, Floofybit, Porthosia, Parvesha, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
Having returned from Italy, I can say with confidence that Italian pizza is the best pizza
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Haibaria, Tiralta, Istastioner, Porthosia, Huliunov, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Nea Republica
noice
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Floofybit, Porthosia, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
I became a Left-wing Utopia
Delta Vega Iv, Typica, Araine, Porthosia, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht
i went there few years back, my favorite is margherita.
Typica, Floofybit, Porthosia
Announcing a little art competition which will take place in our discord server!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1747836
Please see the dispatch for rules and how to enter - you don't have to be in the discord to take part!
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Porthosia, Parvesha, Geoffistan, Dimm-A-Land
Sounds fun :) definitely can't wait to see the art the shows up
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Tiralta, Istastioner, Porthosia, Parvesha
Seeing as the discussion has already started, I'll plop the thread here and say I agree with The Pacific Northwest - that 4a clause makes little sense. Also agreed with Junitaki-Cho's reasonings as well. Both are enough for me to recommend a vote AGAINST "Rights For Crime Victims Act".
Chacapoya, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Tiralta, Porthosia, Parvesha
It's so nice to have you all here! Theres a lot of great information in the welcome telegram youve already received, but I have a few things that might help settling into the region easier. Refugia is part of a larger community named Calamity Refuge, or CalRef. We have a discord here: https://calref.network/chat/ and a forum here: https://calref.cc/index.php. Links for both are in the region description box at the top of this page. We host game nights and movie nights from the discord server from time to time. On the forum we have RPs and spam games (not really related to NS). If you want a place to just chill and talk to friendly people, those are great spaces for that.
If you haven't already done so, please consider joining the World Assembly and endorsing the delegate (that's me!). Click the link to learn more information on what that means and how to do it. If you join the World Assembly, you can endorse as many other nations in the region as you want, and get endorsed in return. You'll also become a Refugia Member State, which means you can vote in our elections and get a spot on our map of Refugia!
If you have any questions, please let us know. Everyone here is really friendly- I think weve only ever had one fatality from an introduction. If you prefer to read something pre-written over asking, however, check out this dispatch: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1449847
Finally, if you are an alt nation (which just means if the nation tagged in this welcome message is not your main nation on NationStates), it is required by regional law for you to report your main nation and intentions in Refugia to the Operations Councillor (that's also me!). Thanks so much.
Chacapoya, Honeydewistania, Cheesy Tots, Typica, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Tiralta, Porthosia, Parvesha, Ochio, Tidelia
Cheesy Tots, Typica, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Junitaki-Cho, Tiralta, Istastioner, Porthosia, Parvesha, New Ras, Dimm-A-Land, Tidelia
I concur. I hope everyone who enters the best of luck!
Floofybit, Tiralta, Dimm-A-Land
just wanna say sorry, apparently i sell weapons to terrorist groups abroad
Portmanteau, New Ras, Dimm-A-Land
Doesnt anyone else feel like having alternate accounts is... disingenuous to the game.
Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Ochio
the moment you said it....
It makes sense :/
wat :O
For completely demolished Against and Abstain
Floofybit, Ochio
I do not underestand why.
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Jazur, New Ras
well because Nationstates is like a real world...
having ALTERNATE accounts is like also addding that weird country to the world
If that doesn't make sense, then let me show you that 1 person can't rule 2 countries (unless united countries of course)
Delta Vega Iv, Ochio
NationStates is a role-playing game. Just like I can play many different games and play a different nation in each one, no reason not to do that in NS
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Floofybit, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Parvesha, New Ras, Zabruhmoment Of Vehemesht, Dimm-A-Land
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Written by Refuge Isle.