Milograd Verified Joined Jun 27, 2018 Messages 127 Feather ƒ0 Nov 5, 2018 #1 Hey y'all. Now that I'm allowed to have a nation again, I'd like to begin accruing as much influence in the region as possible, for the good of Lazarus. I am therefore interested in receiving permission to bypass the endorsement cap. I would like to explore democratic ways of doing this. My plan to pursue this goal is as follows: If I have majority approval, I will ask Imki to nominate me as an endorsee. If I do not have majority approval, I'll try again somewhere down the road. Having been away from Gameplay for so long, I'm a bit rusty, so I hope you won't read too much into the "strategy" behind this post. There is none. I'm simply being straightforward and trying to engage in democracy. It's a new look for me. No bamboozle. So yeah ... Whose minds will I need to try changing about this being a terrible idea? Long responses aren't needed, I'll be aiming for brevity.
Hey y'all. Now that I'm allowed to have a nation again, I'd like to begin accruing as much influence in the region as possible, for the good of Lazarus. I am therefore interested in receiving permission to bypass the endorsement cap. I would like to explore democratic ways of doing this. My plan to pursue this goal is as follows: If I have majority approval, I will ask Imki to nominate me as an endorsee. If I do not have majority approval, I'll try again somewhere down the road. Having been away from Gameplay for so long, I'm a bit rusty, so I hope you won't read too much into the "strategy" behind this post. There is none. I'm simply being straightforward and trying to engage in democracy. It's a new look for me. No bamboozle. So yeah ... Whose minds will I need to try changing about this being a terrible idea? Long responses aren't needed, I'll be aiming for brevity.
DaddyStalin Verified Joined Oct 31, 2018 Messages 12 Feather ƒ1,023 Nation Unified Wakanda Nov 5, 2018 #2 Is there anything you hope to gain through this?
Cormac Verified Joined Jul 11, 2018 Messages 203 Feather ƒ1,688 Nation Lazmac Region Lazarus Nov 5, 2018 #3 I'm fine with it if Imki decides to appoint you. Full disclosure, I'm also fine with it if she doesn't.
I'm fine with it if Imki decides to appoint you. Full disclosure, I'm also fine with it if she doesn't.
Imaginary Verified Joined Jun 14, 2018 Messages 441 Feather ƒ1,952 Nation Your Imaginary Friend Nov 5, 2018 #4 Under what circumstances would you attempt to coup? (meaning, removing the constitutionally appointed standing delegate from power against their will)
Under what circumstances would you attempt to coup? (meaning, removing the constitutionally appointed standing delegate from power against their will)
Cormac Verified Joined Jul 11, 2018 Messages 203 Feather ƒ1,688 Nation Lazmac Region Lazarus Nov 5, 2018 #5 For the record, because I find this honest and straightforward approach kind of interesting, I'd be down for being an endorsee too.
For the record, because I find this honest and straightforward approach kind of interesting, I'd be down for being an endorsee too.
Milograd Verified Joined Jun 27, 2018 Messages 127 Feather ƒ0 Nov 5, 2018 #6 Cormac;4379 said: For the record, because I find this honest and straightforward approach kind of interesting, I'd be down for being an endorsee too. Click to expand... Although you're joking, I actually support this, and will now be arguing for it as well.
Cormac;4379 said: For the record, because I find this honest and straightforward approach kind of interesting, I'd be down for being an endorsee too. Click to expand... Although you're joking, I actually support this, and will now be arguing for it as well.
Milograd Verified Joined Jun 27, 2018 Messages 127 Feather ƒ0 Nov 5, 2018 #7 DaddyStalin;4376 said: Is there anything you hope to gain through this? Click to expand... More endorsements and say in the direction of the region. Imaginary;4378 said: Under what circumstances would you attempt to coup? (meaning, removing the constitutionally appointed standing delegate from power against their will) Click to expand... Several come to mind as the most likely circumstances. 1) If the region was stagnant, the delegate was a part of the problem, there was no in-the-system way to replace the delegate, and if I had someone who could be a better delegate. This likely wouldn't be myself, since I'm never going to be as free as I was as a teenager. 2) If I felt the community was facing an existential threat with permanent consequences (i.e. a years-long occupation) that the delegate wasn't equipped nor willing to stop. Having said that, I truly don't think I would do it for any other reason. There was a thread about whether to remove Imki a while back, and my sense was that the citizenry could've made her step down in that moment if they wanted to. If that's where we're at as a region -- i.e. we can have legitimate discussions and accountability about the performance of the delegate -- then there's no reason for me to ever do anything outside the rule of law. I can win a debate if I'm truly right. If I can't, I probably shouldn't double-down on what everyone else disagrees with. This is a lesson I learned from my history of subversion. Subversion for the sake of it isn't fun. There are better ways to achieve the ends I wanted in the past.
DaddyStalin;4376 said: Is there anything you hope to gain through this? Click to expand... More endorsements and say in the direction of the region. Imaginary;4378 said: Under what circumstances would you attempt to coup? (meaning, removing the constitutionally appointed standing delegate from power against their will) Click to expand... Several come to mind as the most likely circumstances. 1) If the region was stagnant, the delegate was a part of the problem, there was no in-the-system way to replace the delegate, and if I had someone who could be a better delegate. This likely wouldn't be myself, since I'm never going to be as free as I was as a teenager. 2) If I felt the community was facing an existential threat with permanent consequences (i.e. a years-long occupation) that the delegate wasn't equipped nor willing to stop. Having said that, I truly don't think I would do it for any other reason. There was a thread about whether to remove Imki a while back, and my sense was that the citizenry could've made her step down in that moment if they wanted to. If that's where we're at as a region -- i.e. we can have legitimate discussions and accountability about the performance of the delegate -- then there's no reason for me to ever do anything outside the rule of law. I can win a debate if I'm truly right. If I can't, I probably shouldn't double-down on what everyone else disagrees with. This is a lesson I learned from my history of subversion. Subversion for the sake of it isn't fun. There are better ways to achieve the ends I wanted in the past.
Imaginary Verified Joined Jun 14, 2018 Messages 441 Feather ƒ1,952 Nation Your Imaginary Friend Nov 5, 2018 #8 Why do you want endorsements?
Cormac Verified Joined Jul 11, 2018 Messages 203 Feather ƒ1,688 Nation Lazmac Region Lazarus Nov 5, 2018 #9 Milograd;4380 said: Cormac;4379 said: For the record, because I find this honest and straightforward approach kind of interesting, I'd be down for being an endorsee too. Click to expand... Although you're joking, I actually support this, and will now be arguing for it as well. Click to expand... For the record, I wasn't joking. I'm genuinely interested in being an endorsee as well. I also found Milo's answer to Imaginary's coup question refreshing and I now have gone from indifference to support for him being an endorsee.
Milograd;4380 said: Cormac;4379 said: For the record, because I find this honest and straightforward approach kind of interesting, I'd be down for being an endorsee too. Click to expand... Although you're joking, I actually support this, and will now be arguing for it as well. Click to expand... For the record, I wasn't joking. I'm genuinely interested in being an endorsee as well. I also found Milo's answer to Imaginary's coup question refreshing and I now have gone from indifference to support for him being an endorsee.
Milograd Verified Joined Jun 27, 2018 Messages 127 Feather ƒ0 Nov 5, 2018 #11 Imaginary;4382 said: Why do you want endorsements? Click to expand... On a level that is hard-to-visualize but totally concrete in practice, a GCR's "identity" is intrinsically tied to who has influence in it. On NationStates, influence comes from two things: your actual "influence," and the number of endorsements you have. I think it'd be extremely good for us, as a forum community, to have me as an endorsee. Again, the reasons for this are somewhat abstract and thus hard to articulate without surrendering brevity. I can (and will) take a shot at doing so tomorrow (or today, since it's 1am here), though.
Imaginary;4382 said: Why do you want endorsements? Click to expand... On a level that is hard-to-visualize but totally concrete in practice, a GCR's "identity" is intrinsically tied to who has influence in it. On NationStates, influence comes from two things: your actual "influence," and the number of endorsements you have. I think it'd be extremely good for us, as a forum community, to have me as an endorsee. Again, the reasons for this are somewhat abstract and thus hard to articulate without surrendering brevity. I can (and will) take a shot at doing so tomorrow (or today, since it's 1am here), though.
Amerion Citizen Verified Became a Citizen Citizen 6 Months Citizen 12 Months Joined Jun 13, 2018 Messages 626 Feather ƒ4,126 Nation Lazarene Amerion Nov 5, 2018 #12 To clarify, by endorsee, you mean being on the Council on Lazarene Security yes?
Milograd Verified Joined Jun 27, 2018 Messages 127 Feather ƒ0 Nov 5, 2018 #13 Actually **** it. I'll try now. There are two reasons you get involved in a GCR community, really: 1. You're roped in by someone or something 2. You seek the political intrigue and consequence that UCR's can't provide, by virtue of having founders and being replaceable So, as a GCR -- and in particular, as a sinker -- I think it's very important that we have a set of endorsees who are chosen with a lot of focus and intention. To understand why, I would point to Balder. Balder's endorsement situation has a ton to do with the region. As a player, I have no desire to join Balder, because the people they've chosen to have champion their region are boring and lack inspiration (in my eyes, but I respect them both). If I wanted to leave my mark on Balder, I'd need to work years at it -- years that wouldn't be fun for me. I can tell that by looking at who has already left their mark there. In looking for a home, nations look for places where people like them thrive, and where they believe they can make an impact. And that's why I'm really convinced that we should make me an endorsee. While making me an endorsee would benefit the region (and I'm willing to write essays arguing why), I think the act of making me an endorsee under these circumstances is most important. I want to see Lazarus stop thinking of Lazarus as something we need to "protect" and "govern," and reimagine it for what it is: a friend group of NS players that we're in. If our group ("the Assembly") is cool with me being an endorsee, we should 100% do it. And that's how we should do everything.
Actually **** it. I'll try now. There are two reasons you get involved in a GCR community, really: 1. You're roped in by someone or something 2. You seek the political intrigue and consequence that UCR's can't provide, by virtue of having founders and being replaceable So, as a GCR -- and in particular, as a sinker -- I think it's very important that we have a set of endorsees who are chosen with a lot of focus and intention. To understand why, I would point to Balder. Balder's endorsement situation has a ton to do with the region. As a player, I have no desire to join Balder, because the people they've chosen to have champion their region are boring and lack inspiration (in my eyes, but I respect them both). If I wanted to leave my mark on Balder, I'd need to work years at it -- years that wouldn't be fun for me. I can tell that by looking at who has already left their mark there. In looking for a home, nations look for places where people like them thrive, and where they believe they can make an impact. And that's why I'm really convinced that we should make me an endorsee. While making me an endorsee would benefit the region (and I'm willing to write essays arguing why), I think the act of making me an endorsee under these circumstances is most important. I want to see Lazarus stop thinking of Lazarus as something we need to "protect" and "govern," and reimagine it for what it is: a friend group of NS players that we're in. If our group ("the Assembly") is cool with me being an endorsee, we should 100% do it. And that's how we should do everything.
Milograd Verified Joined Jun 27, 2018 Messages 127 Feather ƒ0 Nov 5, 2018 #14 Amerion;4386 said: To clarify, by endorsee, you mean being on the Council on Lazarene Security yes? Click to expand... I wasn't thinking of this proposal in the way I suspect you are, but yes. I'd be cool participating in the council.
Amerion;4386 said: To clarify, by endorsee, you mean being on the Council on Lazarene Security yes? Click to expand... I wasn't thinking of this proposal in the way I suspect you are, but yes. I'd be cool participating in the council.
Harmoneia Verified Joined Jun 13, 2018 Messages 11 Feather ƒ1,021 Nov 5, 2018 #15 You know I adore you and have nothing against having you here as an endorsee in normal circumstances, but I can't helpt but ask why you think we should believe that you will be loyal to this group of friends, as you put it, and not some other group? While I agree we shouldn't think of a region as something to be "governed," we do protect friends, and that can be tricky because it can be a matter of ranking hmgroups, not necessarily regions, based on principle, importance, or simply affection.
You know I adore you and have nothing against having you here as an endorsee in normal circumstances, but I can't helpt but ask why you think we should believe that you will be loyal to this group of friends, as you put it, and not some other group? While I agree we shouldn't think of a region as something to be "governed," we do protect friends, and that can be tricky because it can be a matter of ranking hmgroups, not necessarily regions, based on principle, importance, or simply affection.
DaddyStalin Verified Joined Oct 31, 2018 Messages 12 Feather ƒ1,023 Nation Unified Wakanda Nov 6, 2018 #17 I really like the new look at Lazarus. It's a game not a hyper-realistic political simulation. With that being said, there is plenty you could do that would screw up Lazarus with the additional endorsements, but if you are willing to stick to the promise that you outlined above, I see no real major issue with it.
I really like the new look at Lazarus. It's a game not a hyper-realistic political simulation. With that being said, there is plenty you could do that would screw up Lazarus with the additional endorsements, but if you are willing to stick to the promise that you outlined above, I see no real major issue with it.
Amerion Citizen Verified Became a Citizen Citizen 6 Months Citizen 12 Months Joined Jun 13, 2018 Messages 626 Feather ƒ4,126 Nation Lazarene Amerion Nov 6, 2018 #18 While I appreciate the frank honesty, it would be foolish for Imki to nominate someone who cannot guarantee absolute loyalty to both her and her successors (Tubb, etc). Granted, there is a very good argument to be made to have you become a member of the CLS and then, later on in the future, to mount a successful coup so as to continue the fun of GP - but ultimately, it isn't in the interests of the 12th Mandate. Taking a step back, security councillors couping and replacing the status quo is so meh, it's overdone - sure, it'll blow up the GP forum for however long it lasts, but there's nothing that would make me go, 'woah, that's so impressive.'
While I appreciate the frank honesty, it would be foolish for Imki to nominate someone who cannot guarantee absolute loyalty to both her and her successors (Tubb, etc). Granted, there is a very good argument to be made to have you become a member of the CLS and then, later on in the future, to mount a successful coup so as to continue the fun of GP - but ultimately, it isn't in the interests of the 12th Mandate. Taking a step back, security councillors couping and replacing the status quo is so meh, it's overdone - sure, it'll blow up the GP forum for however long it lasts, but there's nothing that would make me go, 'woah, that's so impressive.'
Constie Verified Joined Jun 13, 2018 Messages 152 Feather ƒ1,484 Nation Canton Empire Region Lazarus Nov 6, 2018 #19 Woah, Amerion. I disagree with your first line completely. A member of the CLS should be loyal to the region of Lazarus and the Mandate first, not to any singular person in power.
Woah, Amerion. I disagree with your first line completely. A member of the CLS should be loyal to the region of Lazarus and the Mandate first, not to any singular person in power.
treadwellia Staff member Hegemon Citizen Resident (Lazarus) Verified Became a Citizen Citizen 6 Months Citizen 12 Months Joined Jul 10, 2018 Messages 639 Feather ƒ2,716 Nation Treadwellia Nov 6, 2018 #20 My advice: let the folks in charge think this proposal over and act accordingly. Trust has to be built, and the situation must be studied first.
My advice: let the folks in charge think this proposal over and act accordingly. Trust has to be built, and the situation must be studied first.