[Discussion] Delegate Recall

[The Pharcyde]

Although that’s true in real life, I think it’s a terrible way of viewing a recall on NationStates.

Not so at all. If you remove someone from their political position for negligence or poor conduct, effectively you are removing them from political office, and effectively making clear to them that they aren't valued in or don't deserve that position.

That can't be considered anything else but a punishment, even if it is done by the best of intentions.

A punishment is “the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.” I do not think Tubbius has committed a offense. He hasn’t been negligent or conducted himself poorly, and I didn’t imply such. On the contrary, I think he is diligent and upstanding.