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The Kaverian wrote:LET’S GO I GOT A 33 ON THE ACT

I got a 28 as a freshman and ill say thats pretty good

i got a 35 in english tho and im really proud of that

America The Greater, Vordoslavia, The Kaverian

Claibornia wrote:I got a 28 as a freshman and ill say thats pretty good

i got a 35 in english tho and im really proud of that

LETS BLOODY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

SUPERB JOB!

America The Greater, Vordoslavia, Mjau

America The Greater wrote:Candidates for Speaker,

I promised this a while ago and now that NS is back, here it is: my personal Speaker of Parliament Guide.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500272

LESSGOOOO lol

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Lemona wrote:Schools will still find a way to reject you

My bro got a 32 and couldn’t make it to some Midwest schools

See I live in the “deep south” region and a 33 is basically a free ride because lower standards

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

The Kaverian wrote:See I live in the “deep south” region and a 33 is basically a free ride because lower standards

wouldn't coast on that, I got a 36 and got rejected by all but one university

Vordoslavia

anyone know how i can check the HDI? Trend page is broken...

Partisan Italy, Vordoslavia

America The Greater wrote:wouldn't coast on that, I got a 36 and got rejected by all but one university

That’s true, I’m more referring to the lovely state of Louisiana and its extremely low standards (except places like Tulane obviously). I’ve seen people get free rides with less. If I went out of state it wouldn’t be nearly as easy. And it depends on where I apply too.

I suppose the way I put it was a massive simplification lol.

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Oh look, communications have been re-established. Was something going on in mainland? We didn't know, we're just an island nation.

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

https://www.nationstates.net/nation=claibornia/detail=factbook/id=2500362

alright America The Greater here is the party i wish to form if thats ok

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Claibornia wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/nation=claibornia/detail=factbook/id=2500362

alright [nation]America the Greater[nation] here is the party i wish to form if thats ok

Well regional parties platforms officially have to be based on NS and regional politics rather than irl, if I’m not mistaken (ofc you can keep the name, but I’d suggest adding more actual regional policy)

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Claibornia wrote:hey atg, its been over 14 days, can i join parliament :p

UwU join TSU UwU

Claibornia wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/nation=claibornia/detail=factbook/id=2500362

alright America The Greater here is the party i wish to form if thats ok

Damn it!

Partisan Italy, Puttt

Socialistic Britain wrote:May Regional Elections

Hello! With NS online… and somewhat working we now must press on with the crucial matters at hand - the May Regional Elections of course!

A refresher for those who are unaware, since the passing of the recent Constitutional amendment TRTHNBB will hold elections every 4 months, with the next election for Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament scheduled for May 1st.

However given the recent, untimely NS crash lasting around 10 days, the Election Commission (EC) shall convene a meeting with all candidates to seek to push back the elections. The maximum constitutionally available is 14 days if agreed by a majority of candidates. The EC will be recommending a re-scheduled election date of May 15th, given the current instability of the site this seems most pragmatic. In addition, this will allow for current proposed bills to be voted on prior to the election, proper campaigning time for those solely based on NS rather than discord and time for the EC to host interviews and debates between candidates.

The candidates standing for election are as follows;

Prime Minister

Ardeyn

Mjau

Pyhdon

The Washington Federation

Deputy Prime Minister

Chronic And Violent Ibs

Gine Caruttiva

Puttt

Western Arba Fir

Speaker of Parliament

New-Union

The Kaverian

The Orangutan Nation

Additionally it is important that the EC establishes clear guidelines to ensure a fair and respectful campaign process. Therefore, please see the following election and campaigning principles which the EC shall abide by, and equally we set out the expectation that candidates should do so as well.

[spoiler=Campaign Guidelines - please read]

Mutual Respect:

Candidates should engage in respectful debate and discussion refraining from personal attacks, disrespectful behaviour or breaking the CoC.

Campaign don’t spam:

Candidates should try to provide campaign updates when they have new campaign media, policy or suggestions.

Equal Opportunity:

The EC will ensure all candidates get an equal opportunity to campaign. The EC will help to communicate campaign dispatches and announcements from all candidates to ensure all residents have access to see campaigning media.

EC Member Impartiality:

The EC individual members will be entitled to their individual opinions and voting rights. However, they must uphold independence and impartiality in their official roles, ensuring fairness during all election proceedings.[/spoiler]

Lastly please may all candidates share any campaign dispatches with the EC, we will be collating a Election Campaign dispatch shortly!

Kind regards,

Socialistic Britain

Election Commissioner

Sent on behalf of the Election Commission

New union will not run for SP

America The Greater, Vordoslavia, Mjau

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500503

After some serious consideration, I have decided that I will launch a new party. This has been a decision I have been on the fence about for a while, but I felt like the time was right to do so.

I introduce to members of the region Commonwealth. Commonwealth is a party which seeks to influence policies and politics of NBB without being glued to the regional establishment*. It is a party founded on the core belief that democracy and democratic decision making is the most important thing in any region, especially our own, and that more can be done to empower the sovereignty of citizens.

As far as I am aware, Commonwealth is also the only party which offers a democratic leadership structure, with the Leader being directed by the party members.

If you are interested in joining, please shoot me a DM on Discord or Telegram me here - whichever is easiest. As a matter of ease, the First Secretary (me) will select the initial Party Councillors just because you obviously can't challenge a vacant position lol

[sub]*I don't mean 'establishment' in a derogatory manner at all, I should add. Every region has an establishment, it is natural for any region which has been around this long :P[/sub]

America The Greater, Partisan Italy, New United Common-Lands, Vordoslavia, Krayo29

Syrasia wrote:-snip

Lovely dispatch! Nice work :)

America The Greater, Partisan Italy, Syrasia, Vordoslavia

VOTE WESTERN ARBA FIR DPM!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2016451

Vordoslavia

Claibornia wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/nation=claibornia/detail=factbook/id=2500362

alright America The Greater here is the party i wish to form if thats ok

we have some new rules around Regional Parties now - they should be about things to improve the region etc. check out some of the dispatches for more info

America The Greater, Partisan Italy, Vordoslavia

Syrasia wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500503

After some serious consideration, I have decided that I will launch a new party. This has been a decision I have been on the fence about for a while, but I felt like the time was right to do so.

I introduce to members of the region Commonwealth. Commonwealth is a party which seeks to influence policies and politics of NBB without being glued to the regional establishment*. It is a party founded on the core belief that democracy and democratic decision making is the most important thing in any region, especially our own, and that more can be done to empower the sovereignty of citizens.

As far as I am aware, Commonwealth is also the only party which offers a democratic leadership structure, with the Leader being directed by the party members.

If you are interested in joining, please shoot me a DM on Discord or Telegram me here - whichever is easiest. As a matter of ease, the First Secretary (me) will select the initial Party Councillors just because you obviously can't challenge a vacant position lol

[sub]*I don't mean 'establishment' in a derogatory manner at all, I should add. Every region has an establishment, it is natural for any region which has been around this long :P[/sub]

Damn thats awesome nice job

I love the flag

America The Greater, Socialistic Britain, Syrasia, Puttt, Vordoslavia

New-Union wrote:New union will not run for SP

Le what

Vordoslavia

Syrasia wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500503

Really nice party dispatch

America The Greater, Syrasia, Vordoslavia

Syrasia wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500503

While the dispatch is very nice, I must note that the “Minister of RP” already exists

It’s the MoC, Minister of Culture and he is chosen by the PM

America The Greater, Socialistic Britain, Syrasia, Vordoslavia

Lemona wrote:While the dispatch is very nice, I must note that the “Minister of RP” already exists

It’s the MoC, Minister of Culture and he is chosen by the PM

Thankyou and thankyou others for the praise regarding my factbook. To answer your comment about that part of the party policybook, I am aware that a Minister of Culture exists and runs RP. To make it clear: the proposed Minister of Roleplay would be a Cabinet level position (and privy to Cabinet decision making) but would be chosen by the Governor of the region rather than the PM.

Whilst this may sound inherently anti-democratic, the reasons Commonwealth pledges this mainly revolve around a desire to keep regional politics and RP completely separate by whatever means possible. From my experience helping with regions such as the NWU, when the RP Minister in that region was also chosen by the elected head of the region, if their are any disagreements between the two parties, or if the elected head doesn't have their way in RP, they can dismiss that Minister. Are we saying that this will definitely, without doubt, 100% happen in NBB? No, of course not, but I have witnessed it happen on three occasions, when in reality it should be 0. A Minister of RP strictly devoted to managing and moderating said RP who is selected at the behest of the Governor ensures consistency and stability in RP affairs and is a precautionary measure to the aforementioned issue there.

Vordoslavia, Krayo29

Syrasia wrote:-snip

Interesting idea, but Yodle doesn’t have any involvement in RP at the moment so I’m not strictly sure his judgement regarding who would make a good Minister of RP would be any better than a PM for instance. Plus the Governor in the region is not really involved in day to day politics, more serves as an advisor or helps in emergency situations etc

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

New United Common-Lands wrote:baked beans?

The fact that the Governor doesn't get involved in regional politics of the day is all the more reason why we commit to this sort of idea. The RP Minister and their duties should be kept out of politics. Equally, the fact the Governor is also not involved in RP means that any bias decision of Minister selection is also not a worry. Whilst they may be there purely for advice, I am sure you'll agree they most likely have the expertise and the experience to select a suitable Minister.

America The Greater, New United Common-Lands, Vordoslavia

New United Common-Lands wrote:Interesting idea, but Yodle doesn’t have any involvement in RP at the moment so I’m not strictly sure his judgement regarding who would make a good Minister of RP would be any better than a PM for instance. Plus the Governor in the region is not really involved in day to day politics, more serves as an advisor or helps in emergency situations etc

he does take up New York...

maybe just for the sake of existing

oh...

as of six das ago...

I have been around for a year!

Fairy

Vordoslavia wrote:oh...

as of six das ago...

I have been around for a year!

I think my nation's first bday is a month from 30th

Vordoslavia

My nation’s not been around for a year yet, but this March was 3 years on NS

America The Greater, Partisan Italy, Vordoslavia

So, how is this region doing after arsonists burnt down the NS disk?

Well in my nation there are just random gaps of void everywhere. Like on the busiest highway, we've built a wall around it, but if you fall in. You are gone.

America The Greater, Vordoslavia, United States Of Alpha

Ammmericaaaa wrote:So, how is this region doing after arsonists burnt down the NS disk?

Well in my nation there are just random gaps of void everywhere. Like on the busiest highway, we've built a wall around it, but if you fall in. You are gone.

we've managed to weather the storm somehow, but we are all sorely missing our cool trading card collection!

Yodle, Ammmericaaaa, Vordoslavia, Krayo29

Syrasia wrote:[spoiler=snip]https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500503

After some serious consideration, I have decided that I will launch a new party. This has been a decision I have been on the fence about for a while, but I felt like the time was right to do so.

I introduce to members of the region Commonwealth. Commonwealth is a party which seeks to influence policies and politics of NBB without being glued to the regional establishment*. It is a party founded on the core belief that democracy and democratic decision making is the most important thing in any region, especially our own, and that more can be done to empower the sovereignty of citizens.

As far as I am aware, Commonwealth is also the only party which offers a democratic leadership structure, with the Leader being directed by the party members.

If you are interested in joining, please shoot me a DM on Discord or Telegram me here - whichever is easiest. As a matter of ease, the First Secretary (me) will select the initial Party Councillors just because you obviously can't challenge a vacant position lol

[sub]*I don't mean 'establishment' in a derogatory manner at all, I should add. Every region has an establishment, it is natural for any region which has been around this long :P[/sub][/spoiler]

Love the dispatch, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that The Parliamentarian Party is also a democratically-structured party, so The Commonwealth isn't the only option for residents who are interested in a party that puts their needs first ;)

Vordoslavia, The Kaverian, Mjau, United States Of Alpha

Ammmericaaaa wrote:So, how is this region doing after arsonists burnt down the NS disk?

Well in my nation there are just random gaps of void everywhere. Like on the busiest highway, we've built a wall around it, but if you fall in. You are gone.

I just declared a public holiday for everyone to enjoy the sunshine, including the government. So we are now even more relaxed than usual

America The Greater, Partisan Italy, Vordoslavia

Rare Sozialistisches Paradies Appearance

Servers were down!?!?

Welcome Back!?!?!

Vordoslavia, United States Of Alpha, Achrom

Stupid Commie Government

Shut down NS

Vordoslavia, United States Of Alpha

Syrasia wrote:https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500503

After some serious consideration, I have decided that I will launch a new party. This has been a decision I have been on the fence about for a while, but I felt like the time was right to do so.

I introduce to members of the region Commonwealth. Commonwealth is a party which seeks to influence policies and politics of NBB without being glued to the regional establishment*. It is a party founded on the core belief that democracy and democratic decision making is the most important thing in any region, especially our own, and that more can be done to empower the sovereignty of citizens.

As far as I am aware, Commonwealth is also the only party which offers a democratic leadership structure, with the Leader being directed by the party members.

If you are interested in joining, please shoot me a DM on Discord or Telegram me here - whichever is easiest. As a matter of ease, the First Secretary (me) will select the initial Party Councillors just because you obviously can't challenge a vacant position lol

[sub]*I don't mean 'establishment' in a derogatory manner at all, I should add. Every region has an establishment, it is natural for any region which has been around this long :P[/sub]

I like

America The Greater, Syrasia, Vordoslavia

I can't cuz I suck at chess. Also, you know what day it is . . .

Vordoslavia

In the upcoming voting session I'll be proposing this revision to the defendership accords, I am interested in resident feedback!

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2019601

I personally believe this is a much improved version of the bill. The first big issue with the existing bill is all Foreign Nations will face “Immediate ejection from The Region That Has No Big Banks.” At present we do not kick Foreigners or Visitors who participate in raiding from our discord - hell we have diplomats on our discord who raid. We have 300 members here and we cannot investigate every single one’s R/D position, nor would we want to be that purist. We don’t want people to raid; yet they should still be allowed on our discord. The big difference is about having rules around new residents and diplomatic relations - these guide our regional politics. The current rules around foreign nations are flawed. The second issue is the current burden on our Ministry of Defense stating they must educate people against raiding, which we don’t currently do, I agree with this premise however this can be done via the BLF or separately, the in the original bill was also vague on this.

In addition, a big issue is our stance of fascist regions, this new bill allows us to participate in the liberation of regions with Oppressive Rule defined “refers to an authoritarian or tyrannical governance within a region, which seeks to exploit, suppress or marginalize residents or promote hateful ideologies.”

TLDR - this means we can participate in taking over regions who are fascist - this will allow for the BLF to participate in more operations and not be so narrow minded in its R/D position.

Lastly, I've also improved the formatting (in line with our standard bill format), please do lmk if you have any more thoughts.

America The Greater, Vordoslavia, Western Arba Fir

Post by United States Of Alpha suppressed by New United Common-Lands.

United States Of Alpha

Today's my 13th birthday!

Vordoslavia

I am just gonna make a meme. FlipAClip is not working

Puttt, Vordoslavia

The Kaverian wrote:Le what

You will be a better candidate, and no one will vote for me anyway

Puttt, Vordoslavia, The Kaverian

What's an embassy? When one region can do other stuff with another region.

Vordoslavia

Ammmericaaaa wrote:So, how is this region doing after arsonists burnt down the NS disk?

Well in my nation there are just random gaps of void everywhere. Like on the busiest highway, we've built a wall around it, but if you fall in. You are gone.

Hello.

Partisan Italy, New-Union, Ammmericaaaa, Vordoslavia

America The Greater wrote:we've managed to weather the storm somehow, but we are all sorely missing our cool trading card collection!

RIP cardfarmers

Yodle, America The Greater, Partisan Italy, Puttt, Vordoslavia, United States Of Alpha

United States Of Alpha wrote:What's an embassy? When one region can do other stuff with another region.

Yep! Some embassies allow you to post on their RMB, but yes essentially it's regions you affilate with and have a friendly relationship with

Yodle, America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Ammmericaaaa wrote:RIP cardfarmers

Yeah I had two legendary cards before the hardware failure. I might have to start all over again.

Partisan Italy, Ammmericaaaa, Vordoslavia

New United Common-Lands wrote:Yep! Some embassies allow you to post on their RMB, but yes essentially it's regions you affilate with and have a friendly relationship with

Ah, now I get it.

Vordoslavia

Ammmericaaaa wrote:RIP cardfarmers

The pain is real D:

Partisan Italy, Puttt, Vordoslavia

Yodle wrote:The pain is real D:

heh

one last piece of census data gone

like my mewing streak🤫🧏

Puttt

Yodle wrote:The pain is real D:

Yep. I've only been playing for two months, so am I safe?

Vordoslavia

Sozialistisches Paradies wrote:Rare Sozialistisches Paradies Appearance

Servers were down!?!?

Welcome Back!?!?!

Central Bulgarian Authority wrote:Stupid Commie Government

Shut down NS

Welcome back everyone!

Vordoslavia

Sozialistisches Paradies wrote:Rare Sozialistisches Paradies Appearance

Servers were down!?!?

Welcome Back!?!?!

woah

America The Greater, Vordoslavia, Sozialistisches Paradies

It has long been discussed, the idea of a regional anthem... so I decided to try and make one - what do y'all think?

https://on.soundcloud.com/opjAM2qXeoXv4KBy5

Brocklandia, America The Greater, New United Common-Lands, Vordoslavia

My take:

https://soundcloud.com/ridwan-c/no-big-banks?si=c4a7e241d21647fbbc0986cb0d34e813&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Pyhdon wrote:My take:

https://soundcloud.com/ridwan-c/no-big-banks?si=c4a7e241d21647fbbc0986cb0d34e813&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Awesome.

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

NEW ANTHEM[/I]

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1986663

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2500199

Vordoslavia

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Gine Caruttiva wrote:It has long been discussed, the idea of a regional anthem... so I decided to try and make one - what do y'all think?

https://on.soundcloud.com/opjAM2qXeoXv4KBy5

Awesome! Can it be scored for solo banjo?

Consuela De La Morrela, Gine Caruttiva, Vordoslavia

Hey I feel like I have an idea for our government

A Council of Safety and Equality

So, there’s a SUPREME COUNCILOR OF SAFETY

2 SUPPRESSORS OF POSTS

and 5-ish ADMINISTERS

Powers of each:

SCoF:

All powers of below and… advising Yodle, the founder, of nations that are being NSFW and other stuff

SoP:

Suppresses posts and telegrams the poster that they have suppressed of the stuff that they violated, and why their post was suppressed.

Administers:

Tells SCoF and SoP of not safe and not allowed stuff.(First SoP, then SCoF.)

Vordoslavia

Maen wrote:Hey I feel like I have an idea for our government

A Council of Safety and Equality

So, there’s a SUPREME COUNCILOR OF SAFETY

2 SUPPRESSORS OF POSTS

and 5-ish ADMINISTERS

Powers of each:

SCoF:

All powers of below and… advising Yodle, the founder, of nations that are being NSFW and other stuff

SoP:

Suppresses posts and telegrams the poster that they have suppressed of the stuff that they violated, and why their post was suppressed.

Administers:

Tells SCoF and SoP of not safe and not allowed stuff.

Any suggestions?

Vordoslavia

Maen wrote:Any suggestions?

Telegram me suggestions, and Yodle, and others, you can disagree!

Vordoslavia

Maen wrote:Hey I feel like I have an idea for our government

A Council of Safety and Equality

So, there’s a SUPREME COUNCILOR OF SAFETY

2 SUPPRESSORS OF POSTS

and 5-ish ADMINISTERS

Powers of each:

SCoF:

All powers of below and… advising Yodle, the founder, of nations that are being NSFW and other stuff

SoP:

Suppresses posts and telegrams the poster that they have suppressed of the stuff that they violated, and why their post was suppressed.

Administers:

Tells SCoF and SoP of not safe and not allowed stuff.(First SoP, then SCoF.)

We already have the Ministry of Defense

Vordoslavia, Maen

Maen wrote:SCoF:

All powers of below and… advising Yodle, the founder, of nations that are being NSFW and other stuff

Sooo ... I can't put up this sign that says "Please Don't Leave Dead Hookers in the Restrooms"? I mean, it seems like a legitimate health concern to me.

Yodle, Socialistic Britain, Consuela De La Morrela, Vordoslavia

sorry that i have not been on like at all because i didn't expect to go to indianapolis to check out a mall and school and i didn't expect for the servers to go down for a week

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

everybody used to like my posts

what happened

Brocklandia, The Kaverian, Bean Territorry

Vordoslavia wrote:everybody used to like my posts

what happened

I once liked everyones

Brocklandia, Yodle, Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia

Vordoslavia wrote:everybody used to like my posts

what happened

i was gone years have passed since i have been brought into this world known as earth to explore ever since i got here i have seen numerous anomalies and have heard voices ever since and i want to go back to my planet i don't want to be a human again unless these are my voices telling me the truth about life how i could turn the world into an egg or just roll and eight

Brocklandia, Vordoslavia

Syrasia wrote:The fact that the Governor doesn't get involved in regional politics of the day is all the more reason why we commit to this sort of idea. The RP Minister and their duties should be kept out of politics. Equally, the fact the Governor is also not involved in RP means that any bias decision of Minister selection is also not a worry. Whilst they may be there purely for advice, I am sure you'll agree they most likely have the expertise and the experience to select a suitable Minister.

Just no?

The governor not being apart of the rp very much and not knowing much is more of a reason not to have him pick a minister

He will not know who is best suited, and often cases in government that ends being the worse way to go

Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia

Brocklandia wrote:Sooo ... I can't put up this sign that says "Please Don't Leave Dead Hookers in the Restrooms"? I mean, it seems like a legitimate health concern to me.

The Janitor of NationState’s Bar has seen some things lol

Consuela De La Morrela, Puttt, Vordoslavia

Maen wrote:-snip-

Something to keep in mind, we do have a very responsive NS-Moderation team who act on CoC violations as soon as possible, and if it’s a decision that isn’t straight forward then we debate and come to a collective decision. I feel that if your grievance is a lack of communication with explanations and/or excessive/unnecessary post suppression, you can express that in a specific critique of how we handle moderation, which we would be receptive to

Puttt, Vordoslavia, Maen

Lemona wrote:I once liked everyones

No hi for nu?:(

Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia

Lemona wrote:I once liked everyones

You really did lmao

Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia

i'm to tired but i want to finish my fact book

Vordoslavia

Vordoslavia wrote:everybody used to like my posts

what happened

Lemona wrote:I once liked everyones

Well, consider this your latest official like, for the both of you.

America The Greater, Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia

Lemona wrote:I really love baked beans on toast

How harsh on Yodle :P

A Minister of RP would require experience in the said field of RP, ability to compromise on and conclude grievances, would have to have significant patience, and would also need decent knowledge in the field. I don’t think any of that is particularly controversial to say.

Call me crazy, but I reckon Yodle has the ability to sniff out someone who ticks all of those boxes. If they cannot find someone immediately, I am also sure they are perfectly capable at asking the community on their thoughts. Being a member of an RP doesn’t immediately make you omniscient in the realm of who would be a good fit, nor does not being a member mean you are completely oblivious to whether someone has the capabilities required for community management and moderation. I set up and ran RPs in my old region of Violetia, but I have chosen instead to pursue a personal worldbuilding project and focus on regionbuilding instead. Because I no longer actively participate, does that mean I am completely incapable of telling if someone has patience, grace, and experience?

Removing RP administration from a regional government is a preventative measure to stop any government from threatening the RP system and exploiting the fact that the Minister of Culture can be chosen at the PM’s discretion. As I have said previously, I am not saying that every PM who is elected is drooling at the mouth at the thought of metagaming, but it can and does happen, so it’s best to nip that in the bud.

Puttt, Vordoslavia, Krayo29, Western Arba Fir

Brocklandia wrote:Don't worry--the Bar is in good hands ... or tentacles, or maybe flippers, or something.
All the above.✅️

Claibornia wrote:Oh good

It seems like something happened over there what did you do

Misser Brocklandia did absolutely nothing wrong.

[sub]She says nervously.[/sub]

Vladyslak wrote:Having Brocklandia around gives this place an enhanced flavor
This is true, but his unique flavour (and a taste of it) usually comes at a price. Isn't that right Brocky?
New United Common-Lands wrote:I agree, former bar staff are always welcome around here! :)

What about current bar staff?

Absentmindedly sprays, cleans, and polishes the RMB.

Socialistic Britain, New United Common-Lands, Vordoslavia, Mjau

Hi guys

Puttt, Vordoslavia, Maen

Members of Parliament,

It's time to announce our next Voting Session! This one's important to me, as it'll be my last VS as Speaker, so I'm excited to say that it's another big one. We've got nine bills up for a vote this time, and there's going to be a debate soon on the Discord. I'll ask The Kaverian, head of the Rules Committee, to update the RMB as often as he can with details about the debate. Failing that, I'll make sure you're all informed about the positions people have on certain bills, and of course I recommend that you all debate here as well!

That said, here's the list:

[spoiler=Legislation]

[list]

[*]The Amendment to Article I, authored by The Kaverian

[*]The Amendment to Article IV, authored by The Kaverian

[*]The Amendment to Article IX, authored by Western Arba Fir

[*]The Amendment to Article IX of the Constitution, authored by New United Common-Lands

[*]The Amendment to the Census Act, authored by The Kaverian

[*]The Amendment to the Code of Conduct, authored by The Kaverian

[*]The Amendment to the Honorary Titles Act -- Historical Significance Addendum, authored by America The Greater

[*]The Ratification of the TRTHNBB Anthem, authored by Gine Caruttiva

[*]The Revised Defendership Accords, authored by New United Common-Lands

[/list]

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It's a big one, but I'm honored to say we've very rarely had a small Voting Session during my term as Speaker. Thanks for keeping it interesting, everyone! I'll plan to open the vote on Monday, and we can get things started!

Have a nice weekend everyone,

America The Greater,

Speaker of Parliament

Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia, Krayo29, Western Arba Fir

Syrasia wrote:How harsh on Yodle :P

A Minister of RP would require experience in the said field of RP, ability to compromise on and conclude grievances, would have to have significant patience, and would also need decent knowledge in the field. I don’t think any of that is particularly controversial to say.

Call me crazy, but I reckon Yodle has the ability to sniff out someone who ticks all of those boxes. If they cannot find someone immediately, I am also sure they are perfectly capable at asking the community on their thoughts. Being a member of an RP doesn’t immediately make you omniscient in the realm of who would be a good fit, nor does not being a member mean you are completely oblivious to whether someone has the capabilities required for community management and moderation. I set up and ran RPs in my old region of Violetia, but I have chosen instead to pursue a personal worldbuilding project and focus on regionbuilding instead. Because I no longer actively participate, does that mean I am completely incapable of telling if someone has patience, grace, and experience?

Removing RP administration from a regional government is a preventative measure to stop any government from threatening the RP system and exploiting the fact that the Minister of Culture can be chosen at the PM’s discretion. As I have said previously, I am not saying that every PM who is elected is drooling at the mouth at the thought of metagaming, but it can and does happen, so it’s best to nip that in the bud.

I still don’t understand the point of a minister of RP besides “uncorrupt” which doesn’t make sense because the rp isn’t apart of this region we have to worry about that for the most part (besides godmodding)

How is the choosing of a person to keep the RP rules in check and help manage rp going to be biased?

You do know that Yodle, while glorious, isn’t except to biases either?

This wouldn’t help end corruption and stuff, it just makes a useless position in our government that just does the job another, previously existing position, does

Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia

You’re just trying to separate RP and government

Government doesn’t get in the way of upholding law in the rp and the other way around

The only case I could think of is a government member not doing something for a citizen because they don’t like them in the rp

And in that case we might as well prevent all cabinet members from participating in rp

Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia

As chair of the rules committee, it is time to begin our regularly scheduled (lol) informal debate session. This debate will be for 2 days before the voting session starts. I’m posting this on the RMB as well so non-discord MPs can see it! Input from you would also be appreciated (obviously lol)! I will do my best to update you guys on the debate.

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Lemona wrote:If I was a fish I would EATED all the water

I appreciate your comments and consider it great that we are having this discussion. However, I fear that you misunderstand the overall objective of having an RP administrator outside of the government Cabinet.

It may be fair to say that it might not produce any immediate, tangible benefit, however as mentioned several times now it is both a preventative measure and also a matter or principle. In my experience, RPs with the best consistency and well-organised moderation are those which are not hindered by a constantly shifting head of management. A MoC may decide to commit to one project to stir up activity, or one set of guidelines, and a succeeding Minister may choose to reverse that.

Again, I’m not accusing every incoming Cabinet of being desperate to command the meta of an RP, but it is a matter of principle to separate the two so there is no chance of anything happening. Whilst it may seem unlikely to you, that doesn’t mean it will never happen.

As for your point about RP quote “[not] being a part of this region we have to worry about for the most part”, I feel as though that is a fallacy of circular reasoning (i.e, RP isn’t a major issue, so nothing is brought up, so RP isn’t a major issue, and so on). Just because something isn’t that big of a deal, doesn’t mean it should be treated any less seriously than any other regional issue.

Socialistic Britain, Vordoslavia, Krayo29, Maen

Syrasia wrote:I EATED all the water

Considering I'm MoC and most likely should be participating in this conversation, I'd like to just say, It's a neat idea and I like the concept of it, but similar to Lemona, I don't think we really need it, but I will admit the chance of, as you said, "A MoC may decide to commit to one project to stir up activity, or one set of guidelines, and a succeeding Minister may choose to reverse that." is a strong point, but yet again, unlikely

then again, I'm also probably far too tired to participate in this conversation so, who knows?

Brocklandia, Yodle, America The Greater, Vordoslavia

So far we’ve only really discussed two bills: my amendment to the Code of Conduct and GC’s anthem. Notes about my bill are that consent to use other’s works may be unnecessary, and that the Code of Conduct doesn’t need to be extraneous. On the other hand, defamation and consent to use works may be important to people, and the bill now only adds 2 rules (abuse of power was removed for not being relevant to other CoC rules, and will be separately covered later, probably during the first voting session after the election). About GC’s anthem, while it is a really good anthem and obviously had a lot of work put into it (and anthems are also fun to have), some people in the debate thought lyrics should be crowd-sourced instead of written by one person, and statements have been made that anthems are “nationalistic”.

America The Greater, New United Common-Lands, Vordoslavia, Krayo29, Western Arba Fir

Im writing a book

Vordoslavia

The main think that happened while we were under downtime was BAYERN BEATING ARSENAL ARSENALS FULL OF REJECTS HOWD YOU LOSE TO THE TEAM THAT GOT CRAPPED ON BY LEVERKUSEN HAHAHAHA

Vordoslavia

and making a movie script

Vordoslavia

We have talked about my Amendment to Article I as well. Some believe 30 days is the minimum needed to join if they don’t have discord (they want people on discord because it is where most government acts). On the other hand, people can be driven away by this requirement to other regions that would allow them to be active faster (this almost happened to myself, even). Some people may not either be allowed to join discord, or have had bad experiences on discord.

America The Greater, Vordoslavia

Vladyslak wrote:We actually had to get the sofa repossessed.

There were rats living in it.

Are you totally sure they were living? I mean a lot of our population comes from inadequate and inefficient rodent traps, or poisons that just don't work on rats like they used to...

Brocklandia, Vordoslavia

Zombie Rats wrote:Are you totally sure they were living? I mean a lot of our population comes from inadequate and inefficient rodent traps, or poisons that just don't work on rats like they used to...

Cockroaches are a bigger problem where I live. And also mosquitoes.

Brocklandia, Vordoslavia, Maen

Why does nothing happen for an hour after I post something?

Brocklandia, Vordoslavia

United States Of Alpha wrote:Why does nothing happen for an hour after I post something?

Happens (happen is such a weird word lol)

Vordoslavia

United States Of Alpha wrote:Cockroaches are a bigger problem where I live. And also mosquitoes.

Tell me you live in Washington, D.C. without telling me you live in Washington, D.C. Since you're talking about scurrying insects and bloodsuckers, I'm thinking you reside in the Senate building?

United States Of Alpha wrote:Why does nothing happen for an hour after I post something?

Because we're in awe of the brilliance of your posts, of course. We need time to recover. And if you could remember to pass out sunglasses first, that would also be appreciated.

Vordoslavia

Debate has cooled down for now, but I’d like to say a reminder that any MP who isn’t on discord can also provide input if they want

Brocklandia, Vordoslavia

Chess later peeps :)

Vordoslavia

could an RP mod teach Pyhdon how to RP again

cause he ain't workin'

Krayo29

The Kaverian wrote:So far we’ve only really discussed two bills: my amendment to the Code of Conduct and GC’s anthem. Notes about my bill are that consent to use other’s works may be unnecessary, and that the Code of Conduct doesn’t need to be extraneous. On the other hand, defamation and consent to use works may be important to people, and the bill now only adds 2 rules (abuse of power was removed for not being relevant to other CoC rules, and will be separately covered later, probably during the first voting session after the election). About GC’s anthem, while it is a really good anthem and obviously had a lot of work put into it (and anthems are also fun to have), some people in the debate thought lyrics should be crowd-sourced instead of written by one person, and statements have been made that anthems are “nationalistic”.

I am not a member of Parliament, but if I may express my opinion as a citizen, I say that I think it is important to include consent to use other people's works in the Code of Conduct.

It would be nice if more people could participate in the anthem. The GC one is good, although it sounds a bit "commercial"

Brocklandia, Western Arba Fir

I don’t think the region needs an anthem

The people saying anthems are too nationalistic are funny to me, but I still don’t think we need one

Also who’s GC

Vordoslavia, Western Arba Fir

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