It's been awhile since we've done one of these, so let me reintroduce LUAC's Get out the Vote Contest!
The nation that spreads the word about the upcoming elections the most will win 1000 , with a 500 bonus if the all-time voter turnout record is broken for either of the races. Second place earns 250 (Anyone who wishes to donate to add to these prizes should first PM me, Paffnia.).
Efforts to get out the vote may include PM's, TG's, RMB posts, paid advertising (10000islands.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=newrroffices&action=display&thread=9813), a message in one's forum signature or display name, or otherwise, but must be strictly non-partisan to count towards this contest. Unfortunately, anyone whose job it is to educate Islanders or to encourage political activity may not win a prize (e.g. NRS Senator, Minister of EDU, Registrar General, etc.). Try not to message super-active Islanders who you know will already be voting, and don't message PAI or Cerb at pain of their undying rage (You think I'm kidding...)!
The only practical way I can tell to judge this contest is by my subjective judgment. I will endeavor to be as fair as possible when deciding who gets the prizes. If you end up PMing or TGing a lot of nations, just tell me roughly how many you sent, or send a screenshot, so I can factor that into my judgment.
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The sadistic side of me wants to PM Cerb, just so I can face his wrath (Not participating, just commenting). Seriously though, I wish luck to those participating! ^_^
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Congrats to Shizensky, who got out the vote in a big way through his avatar during election season and also delivered a very thoughtful message to all involved in the elections (here). He wins 1000 ! Second place is Markanite, who, despite being a candidate himself, posted many non-partisan GOTV ads on the RMB. Mark gets 250 ! Congrats to all the winners!
Shape the Islands for the better!
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It truly is an honor to win this contest, but the real winner is going to be the winner of the Paffnia award in a year
I'm going to be investing my Tacos now that I've received this nice little bonus In an attempt to add to the bonus I have pledged to the winner of the Paffnia Award.
We are all a part of ne of the biggest things to happen to NationStates since its inception. This region is the only region I can think of that has prospered and stayed so stable for as long as we have. To echo a sentiment heard throughout the elections, it's the people that make this region what it is today and what it will become tomorrow. Anything any of us can do to encourage a build on that is beneficial for all of us as well as those that come ahead of us.
Thanks!
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