Gluuland for Delegate (2/06)

[Gluuland]

I, Gluuland, will be running for delegate in these next elections...

I am and have been one of the most active members in the 10000 Islands since I arrived last December. I've been moderate in my responses about RL issues, and, of course, completely irresponsible and immature in taco island... (as one should be... ) I log in daily, respond to the posts (in numerous quantities), and participate actively in the Co9.

While serving in the Co9, I suggested the inception of a stock exchange upon hearing the possibility of a forum currency, and I have also been behind moves for a forum clean-up.

I really want to make the delegate an active member in the Council of Nine again. I will assist in writing the monthly senate report, and be active in all other topics as usual...

I would also like to restart the old delegate tradition of putting the UN resolutions in a poll for the xki-ers to vote on. I believe in serving your interests more than my own. Restarting this tradition may make the region more active, and united... I will not suggest going as far as to repeal every resolution in a set mid, as in gatesville, but certain objectives such as that could be held in common if voted in such a way by the xki citizens...

Seeing as Grub is extremely busy lately, I am also hoping that I will be able to help out in the reorganization of the forums, and the pay roll, etc... (this is, of course, up to grub's decision..)

In becoming delegate, I would hope to make this region active once more by motivating immigration, stabilizing the government, and advancing on ideas. As far as I am concerned, any of my ideas are added to the table with your ideas and are given equal emphasis.

I feel confident that this year will be a year of restoration, and when we are back to normal, the 10000 Islands will be an even greater region than it was before, able to take advantage of a system of currency, and a much more active government.

Please post any questions here, and
I wish all my fellow candidates good luck!

Gluuland

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[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

*standing ovation time*

Yeah! Gluuland for Delegate.

Gluuland's bid for the delegateship is backed with the full political force that is the United Progressive Party. We believe that he can further our goals of helping the region in a progressive way, whilst maintaining a bid for economic development through a social and individual perspective.

As his campaign manager (we'll talk, Glu ;D) i strongly advise all nations of 10KI to consider both Gluuland's personal integrity, and dedication to the region.
By means of example I draw you firstly to his ongoing work for the Dept. Labour. Single handedly conducting the previous round of pan-regional communication....not a task to be undertaken lightly.
Secondly, his dedication and involvement in the senate. He has played an important roll in maintaining the democratic involvement in governance that any nation and every nation in our region can enjoy.
Finally, though i site but few of his qualities and achievements, his near pernicious level of forum posting has allowed new nations for months to feel welcomed and involved right from the start, as well as proving a good tag-team spam partner for myself.

So, without further deliberation my message is clear....a vote for Gluuland is a vote for a prosperous 10000 Islands.

Gluuland for delegate.
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Sinn - Regional Reserve Chairman, Dept. Labour, Dept. Education, Dept. Immigration, Co-Founder of the United Progressive Party, 'Gluuland for Delegate' Campaign Manager.

[Kericia]

glu, how exactly will you be "motivating immigration"?

[Gluuland]

Well, I'm not currently part of immigration because im a bit busy, but i still have access to the boards, and i will continue to think of new recruitment tg's, and other techniques... I agree with HockeyNutville, Delegates should recruit, but everyone has time restrictions... Either way, I will be active in all governmental departments, especially immigration...

[Ustania]

I support you gluu you have my vote.
UPP forever

best party ever and very progressive

[Gluuland]

Commenting on TITO....
When I first brought forth the idea for a 10000 Islands "refurbishment," TITO was one thing on the list... We should join a defender network, and cooperate with other defensive regions in their intelligence. I propose appointing more TITO ambassadors (probably just TO's) who work with other regions just as much as they organize liberations.

And thank you, Ustania...

[Gluuland]

Wow, so many questions to answer....
Now about Imm...
We've lost alot of active Imm members over the past 2 months... As the gatesville emissary, i discovered that their tactic is to have a few people recruit, and recruit thuroughly... Its a very simple program, because there is no easy way to make it complicated. We need our Imm. Minister to be the head recruiter, and a few other enthusiastic recruiters... As delegate, i do not think is is possible to be #2, as others may show more dedication to Imm. than I, but I will certainly become increasingly active in Immigration... Even more so, the Delegate is the prime welcomer, and creates a sense of hospitality for new arrivals. I will personalize my welcome messages based on a rubric to be as warm and welcoming as possible...

ex.
Hi "nationname"
Welcome to the 10000 Islands!
Most of our activity is on the forums, so please register there... We have Real-life issues, fun&games, Role-play, and politics.... I'm certain you will be a great part of this region, and I hope to see you posting soon! ;D

[Gluuland]

One of my posts from another thread.....
In a thread far far away....

I detest that "the age of alliances is over." Urbanites was once a defender region such as ourselves, but had a small tight-knit community which lost interest in maintaining their defender status. We /do/ need alliances, especially for TITO, but not really just for the sake of having an alliance. Pacific Defenders is quite active, and a mutual alliance with them could be quite productive. We would need to have some talks with their leaders about how orders are given, but generally, thats what a TO does; a TO talks to other people to find out whats going on...
Petty alliances have never been useful to us because we are in no danger from invasions. /Influential/ alliances makes regions work togeather for a common goal, and can boost regional activity as well as population...

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Dont forget to think of Economic links. I still think a currency can be worked on foreign forums so we can have an exchange rate and think up a tourist program.

[Gluuland]

That would be a great idea , but thats something that the emissaries could bring up in their respective regions.... Also, alot of regions use invisionfree, which may not have a currency hack...

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

True. Im sure we could always find a way though.

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

Canada has discussed having their own regonal currency.

[Gluuland]

What type of forum do they have?
And whay lovely questions im getting..

[Kericia]

their forum - invisionfree.com/forums/NationStates_Canada/

its actually more active than ours

[Gluuland]

Its alot bigger than ours... I dont like invisionfree... Proboards is much more organized...
One of the topics i brought up in the senate was a forum makeover... I made an entire layout for the boards and sub-boards, but we havnt got any answer from Grub about it yet....
I think these forums could be alot cleaner and more elegant, but the question was... "Is the region big enough to expand our forums?" I think we should now... The only thing we should let be (for now) is the government and defense main frame.... (im talking about the forums, we will hopefully add some new positions to the government...)

[Greek People Nation (GPN)]

Sounds good. I like the idea of bring back the resolutions for the region to vote on.

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

Glu, do your ideas for a forum makeover include plans for game section (e.g. Extreme Count) and one section for the standard Taco Island silliness? I feel that some threads are being prematurely pushed off the front page, such as Socretes' Cafe and Smashing Titles.

[Gluuland]

Yes, my forum makeover plans were to start taking advantage of sub-boards... Creating a Taco island sub-board was one such option... There are a rediculous number of stickies in the TITO boards too, so it would be alot better to put them all in one subboards, leaving 1-2 stickies such as the EF ones on the main board...

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Sounds like a good idea.

[Gluuland]

Again from another thread...
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Call them what you will.... "Friendly relations" is just a term for an informal alliance... Especially when you can call them 'mutual"... I dont think we should be isolationist, which has been our past tendancy... Having formal alliances can keep nations moving between the regions, and boost immigration, while also putting our name out there... I agree, we were slightly distracted with Urbanites, but look at us now.... We are completely inactive... If it was as bad as you say, we should have been the ones to end the alliance as soon as Urbanites fell into disrepair, and didnt care anymore.... Alliances have ups and downs, but in the end, the benefits can outreach the cons...

We /need/ to be more active in NS.... Sending emissaries to other regions is not forming "good relations" by itself. We should become "allies" with some other regions /with/ founders, and of a respectable size and prominence.... We should then promote inter-regional traffic... That is how you create a network , and expand our influence in NS. Being our own region with a defense force is not enough...

This has already been made clear to us in the Co9 as we discussed how to increase the population. My fellow candidates know that we discussed changing the forums, emissaries, regional events, etc... We also recognized that we are a bit isolationist...

If the delegate is to be in charge of forreign relations, he must be willing to form alliances with other regions /and/ friendly relations... As deligate, i would just look out the window... I would look for regions who share our interests, and form strong bonds... /That/ is what an emissary does, and a delegate should be doing the same to an even greater extent.

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

I would concur with these points.
It must be recognised that the delegate is the first person prospective nations turn to.

Back in early 2005 i contacted TSNA, the Then-Delegate, and corresponded even whilst still living in another region. His open and good manner were strong factors which led to me ultimately jumping ship and joining 10000 Islands. I know i am certainly not alone in this respect, and that there is an untapped well of nations who are in a similar position. The role is of great import.

[smokie]

my vote goes for gluuland

[Gluuland]

Thank you very much....

[Gluuland]

I would like to "ask for your vote" again...

Vote for a new delegate who will remain as active as ever in all areas of the region...
Vote for a new delegate who will return our region to its former size by working in and with immigration....
Vote for a new delegate who will welcome our new nations warmly, and ensure that then become active and fun participants in our community...
Vote for a new delegate who will further strengthen our friendships with other regions so that we may have a region which has a voice among others...
Vote for a delegate who has been thoughtful and clear in his contributions...
Vote Gluuland for delegate.

[smokie]

voting begins on 13th? where can i vote again?

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

On that date a forum section will appear 'the polling booth'. You cant physically vote before then, but we appreciate your support.

[Klington]

What do you have to say about this:
kittylikesicecream.ytmnd.com/

?

[Gluuland]

I say i see a spam message that has been posted 3 times... And "cute kitty," as estay put it...

[Klington]

js1490 said:

I say i see a spam message that has been posted 3 times... And "cute kitty," as estay put it...

WRONG! Thats no spam message, I just believe that all delegates must like the cute kitties! WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE ELECTED SOMEONE WHO HURT THE KITTIES!

[Gluuland]

But no one would hurt such a cute kitty.... Unless it started talking and threatened to hurt someone, then id have to draw the line...