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Svez's Platform - Convenor; May 2017 Convenor Elections
Topic Started: May 12 2017, 05:51 AM (187 Views)
Svez May 12 2017, 05:51 AM Post #1
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 Svez's May 2017 Convenor Platform

Hi, and thanks for looking at my platform for the 2017 Convenor Elections in May. I will be using this thread to introduce myself to the community, as well as address my platform for Convenor during this election cycle.

I started on NationStates in 2013 after some of my old friends on The Elderscrolls Wikis (TeS Wikia) told me about it. Initially, I was a part of their "TeS Wikia" region, of which the name escapes me. I then moved to Lazarus by chance, and remained there until a CTE due to school.

When I came back, I was a member of The Pacific on another nation - Svezjacael. I remained active on Svez until I finally rebirthed Rushian Kingdom (Rush-eye-an Kingdom) in April of 2015. At a time of political strife, I became the only dual Pacifican-Lazarene citizen that same year. I was mostly active in The Pacific, where I had occupations and other duties to follow up on. I would comment on the RMB from time to time, but couldn't seem to find the activity in Lazarus. (I was a bit of a n00b)

Finally, I found the Discord and joined the Lazarene Celestial Armada, obtaining the rank of Paladin. I helped liberate WZAus from Canton Empire, and wrote an article for The Pacific's PNN news network. I found out elections in Lazarus were coming up, and decided that since Lazarus is my home and I wanted to ensure activity, I would run for Convenor to help pass laws that increase activity in The Celestial Union I call home.

My platform aims to address three main legal focuses during my term, which I will now lay out -

1) I would like to help oversee laws that bring Lazarus into a more active region with NSGP mechanics. The LCA is already active in the defender realm of the world, but there are many other ways Lazarus can involve itself in NSGP. First, I would propose the idea of Lazarus involving with other universes by sponsoring a unified WarZone Confederacy of sorts. The WarZone regions are oft used for military training, political statements, and general asshattery. By sponsoring the idea of a unified WZC we would be saying that the locals to the WZ regions are entitled to their rights and governments, with the LCA ready to defend the freedoms, cultures, and political powers of the WZ regions. This of course requires WarZone and Sovereign/Celestial Being approval, but I believe such an action could prove very powerful both across NSGP and internally within Lazarus as a celebration of peace in the multi-verse The Celestial Union resides in.

2) I would next like to assist Lazarus with internal laws. The Lazarene Gazette for example, is finally operating again, with another publication being worked on now. This humble department, as well as other internal departments, could be regulated to assist with more activity, set up in a way that allows even busy times of the year (school/uni, work busy-times, etc) to produce activity and entertaining content. Somewhat separate from this, an internal policy would be proposed in cooperating with Funkadelia on restarting the RolePlay department of Lazarus, where TCURP (The Celestial Union's RolePlay) would keep the forums more active when engaged with, allowing some of the RP'ers to branch out more and join other departments of The Celestial Union as they can. These laws would not enforce a quota of sorts on activity, rather, an internalized rewarded pride system with such rewards to internal departments given for activity. This could be in the form of RMB shout outs all the way up to telegrams advertising the activity of a department. The total reward being up to either the bill presented with Council approval, or as designated by the Sovereign/Celestial Being.

3) Finally, I would like to use my position to delegate powers towards the council so that presiding over them does not appear authoritarian or totalitarian. The position I would be taking would rely on The Council to tell me their desires of change, enforcement, and all other matters. Through this, I would bring the power closer to them, amending bills at vote to what they would wish to see most, at times even crossing interplanetary political lines to determine what would be the most beneficial to both the needs of Lazarus and Her Union, and the members of this Union who call her home. This being the longest and most difficult of my tasks, I would also appoint a deputy Convenor to assist me with ensuring the voice of Lazarus was heard in every pitch, rather than the loudest majority baritone tones.

Any questions regarding my platform, myself, or anything in between are more than welcome, where I will reply to them in the most timely manner I can.

And remember - Don't be a stinker, make me Convenor of our sinker!
Edited by Svez, May 12 2017, 11:24 PM.
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Pader May 12 2017, 09:32 AM Post #2
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 I would like to support you in this election. Having only been a Lazarene a short time and having read your proposals. I believe this they would help more members including myself get involved!
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The13th May 12 2017, 01:05 PM Post #3
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 That's funny Svez I'm righting something like this right now, but yours is so much better :)
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Svez May 12 2017, 05:59 PM Post #4
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 Pader - Thank you for your support. The goal of my term would be bringing Lazarene into the forums under law making, and helping create a more active community where others have a chance to join the government via our elections, and even away from government, create openings for others to feel welcomed and able to contribute to our great region.

13th - No worries, I've reviewed your platform as well. And while I may have gone into more worded detail than you did, you have that little Phoenix at the end of yours and you know people love a good mascot :P
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The13th May 12 2017, 06:26 PM Post #5
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Svez
May 12 2017, 05:59 PM
13th - No worries, I've reviewed your platform as well. And while I may have gone into more worded detail than you did, you have that little Phoenix at the end of yours and you know people love a good mascot :P
Indeed they do :)

And nice job getting your first follower! :)
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The13th May 12 2017, 06:30 PM Post #6
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 As they say, the early bird gets the worm!

In this case, the early bird is you. I am the dead one on the ground. :)
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Seraph May 12 2017, 11:26 PM Post #7
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 So you spoke about this on Discord, but I thought it should be preserved here for everyone to access easily.

Could you go into more detail on point one, regarding the idea of a WarZone Confederacy. I know that many in NSGP, including a lot of defenders, would deride the idea of systematically protecting WarZones from raids. What makes you think this is a worthwhile goal, if achievable and what would you say to independents who like to have relatively guilt-free raiding options?
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Svez May 12 2017, 11:40 PM Post #8
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 Seraph - Of course. My desire to see the unified WarZones under the WZC came from the delegate of a WarZone actually. To me, this is a worth-while goal because The WarZones are regions that foster a sort of culture and government of their own. One needs only to look at WZEu for how a region can be independently protected and secured - which allows for that region to prosper. The citizens of any WZ have a right to their freedoms, and their regions are often change hands more than a dollar bill. Not to mention, we just passed Condemn The Black Hawks a second time. They're busy celebrating their 'badge of honor' while some of the steadfast are patting their own backs, happy that we condemned them for 'their terrible acts'. To me, unifying and securing WZ Regions is the true way to condemn them. These are regions created for the sole reason of raiding and sacking. To take these regions that symbolize their ideals, and change them into secure, stable regions, lets up truly condemn them while giving them the finger in a way, saying they can prey upon weak UCRs but their crimes are being watched, and people all across NationStates' Multiverse deserve rights, freedom, and happiness.

To the independents who raid guilt free, I offer a change of ideals. I like raiding as well, and I raid often. What you need to do though is determine WHO you raid. I engage (with The Pacific) in heavy Nazi Sandcastle operations. Our goal is to remove fascism and destroy the Nazi sphere in NationStates. Such ideals of hatred and prejudice are distasteful, and even though some can argue that my refusal to compromise with the Nazi sphere is intolerant as well, I strongly believe hate speech and racial/religious discrimination is an evil worthy of destroying. So, for those who enjoy an 'independent, guilt free' raid, I implore you to join a counter-Nazi group, at least as an affiliate if not a full member, and turn your raiding into a worthy cause. If that doesn't interest you, join our Lazarene Celestial Armada. Most raiders know there is a gray area that defines "Raiding" from "Defending" and "Liberating". A raider must in turn defend their take. A defender must raid if they lose, hence Liberation. If you join the Lazarene Celestial Armada or any other defender org, you can help in both putting your raiderdom to great use, as well as help secure the WZC with greater numbers and more skillful operatives.
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Unified Wakanda May 13 2017, 02:33 AM Post #9
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 So you mention your active role in liberating WZAU when Canton Empire was attempting to rebuild it. Do you in any way support or endorse comments made by Ike on the liberation of WZAU and its correlation to pursuing Canton Empire?
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Unified Wakanda May 13 2017, 02:42 AM Post #10
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May 12 2017, 11:40 PM
Seraph - Of course. My desire to see the unified WarZones under the WZC came from the delegate of a WarZone actually. To me, this is a worth-while goal because The WarZones are regions that foster a sort of culture and government of their own. One needs only to look at WZEu for how a region can be independently protected and secured - which allows for that region to prosper. The citizens of any WZ have a right to their freedoms, and their regions are often change hands more than a dollar bill. Not to mention, we just passed Condemn The Black Hawks a second time. They're busy celebrating their 'badge of honor' while some of the steadfast are patting their own backs, happy that we condemned them for 'their terrible acts'. To me, unifying and securing WZ Regions is the true way to condemn them. These are regions created for the sole reason of raiding and sacking. To take these regions that symbolize their ideals, and change them into secure, stable regions, lets up truly condemn them while giving them the finger in a way, saying they can prey upon weak UCRs but their crimes are being watched, and people all across NationStates' Multiverse deserve rights, freedom, and happiness.

To the independents who raid guilt free, I offer a change of ideals. I like raiding as well, and I raid often. What you need to do though is determine WHO you raid. I engage (with The Pacific) in heavy Nazi Sandcastle operations. Our goal is to remove fascism and destroy the Nazi sphere in NationStates. Such ideals of hatred and prejudice are distasteful, and even though some can argue that my refusal to compromise with the Nazi sphere is intolerant as well, I strongly believe hate speech and racial/religious discrimination is an evil worthy of destroying. So, for those who enjoy an 'independent, guilt free' raid, I implore you to join a counter-Nazi group, at least as an affiliate if not a full member, and turn your raiding into a worthy cause. If that doesn't interest you, join our Lazarene Celestial Armada. Most raiders know there is a gray area that defines "Raiding" from "Defending" and "Liberating". A raider must in turn defend their take. A defender must raid if they lose, hence Liberation. If you join the Lazarene Celestial Armada or any other defender org, you can help in both putting your raiderdom to great use, as well as help secure the WZC with greater numbers and more skillful operatives.
I 100% agree with you on denying TBH any ground. Besides just a Warzone Confederacy, would you pursue any more aggressive tactics against TBH and other raider groups?

Also, are you advocating for an idea where Raiders join Liberators against a common evil (i.e. Nazism, Fascism)?

I'm really liking this aggressive stance though.
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