Etiquette, Handy Stuff, Mod Announcements

The practice of seeking out large numbers of UN endorsements by swapping them with other members of the region has a rude name in NationStates: endotarting (ET). Practitioners are called endotarts.

The reasons ET is frowned on include at least the following:

1) It provdes a means by which moles from other regions seek to overthrow the constitutionally elected UN Delegate. While this is a remarkably stupid tactic in regions with an active Founder, it can nevertheless be a disruptive nuisance. Don't undermine the peace and stability of this region.

2) ET can foster an unhealthy form of competition among neighboring nations, rather like 4th graders collecting lists of who thinks whom is the prettiest girl/strongest boy/biggest brain/whatever in the class. Grow up and work together.

3) ET distracts the focus of attention from the more constructive and important parts of the game, especially in a region like 10000 Islands, where dedication to defense of weaker regions is our Grail Quest. Stay on focus.

4) Like all forms of solicitation ET is basically annoying and demeaning activity. Have some self-respect and show what you can accomplish by contributing to our community from your talents and imagination.

The practice of collecting endorsements by swapping is actively discouraged in our region. Section 2.2.1. of the 10000 Islands Constitution provides as follows:

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2.2.1. Any nation that is not a member of TITO shall not be eligible for election to become the UN Delegate of the 10000 Islands. Furthermore, any non-TITO nation which at anytime receives more than half the current endorsements of the serving UN Delegate shall be subject to ban from The 10000 Islands for a period of 48 hours.


Note that the ejection of a endorsement collector is not permanent and in no way should be construed as a personal attack. But it is a rule that has been strictly enforced and will continue to be so.

Here endeth the lesson.