Post by Grub (Lenlyvit) on Oct 24, 2009 23:05:56 GMT -5
The votes are in and the repeal of our 10000 Islands commendation has gone through. Despite this repeal, nothing has changed in the two plus months since our original commendation that passed by over 1,200 votes. Our original commendation was put forward by a non English speaker who was simply thankful that the 10000 Islands was able to protect his region from an invader attack. The repeal of this commendation does not diminish what we do and have done in NationStates. Whether we have a badge about it or not, the words and thought of that commendation still ring true and will remain in our forum. We are still happy to be the first region in NationStates history to be commended and we thank those who did vote for us, great and small.
Here are a couple thoughts I want to be known. First, this commendation system is broken and must be fixed by our game's creator, Max Barry. I still like the idea of this system, but it is not working as it should. Since our original commendation passed by a wide margin, there have been no less than eight attempted repeals since then until this one finally stuck. It seems crazy to me to be commended and then have a continual fight about it afterward. Commendations should continue to have some sort of repeal system, but not this current one. As it stands right now, commendations/condemnations don't mean much if they aren't lasting. There should be some sort of a minimum waiting period before any repeals can be proposed.
For our enemies, remember the words of Admiral Yamamoto, "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve." Our enemies have badly underestimated us, but I promise that when all is said and done that they will not have the same view. Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Whether it is in a big public display or just simple behind the scenes stuff, you have messed with the wrong region. Since this repeal started, we have had many join our ranks and ask to help fight the bullies of this game. On the flip side, we have even had several known and lesser known invaders offer their services to us as well. Time will tell of their true intent, but there has been a shift and it does not favor those who take joy by preying on regular regions that are just having fun playing NationStates.
TITO and the 10000 Islands will continue to fight against those who pick on the weak or unsuspecting. When our region had about 20 nations in it we were also attacked unfairly. With the help of outsiders, we manged to defeat the invaders and later conquered their homeland. For all of those unaware, please check out the region of the Empire of Power.
The 10000 Islands will continue to fight against those who wish to take away your freedom. Stand up with us now and in the future to help us fight against the bullies of this game. Old and new nations alike are welcome to join us on this great mission!
Sincerely,
Grub
Founder - 10000 Islands
Here are a couple thoughts I want to be known. First, this commendation system is broken and must be fixed by our game's creator, Max Barry. I still like the idea of this system, but it is not working as it should. Since our original commendation passed by a wide margin, there have been no less than eight attempted repeals since then until this one finally stuck. It seems crazy to me to be commended and then have a continual fight about it afterward. Commendations should continue to have some sort of repeal system, but not this current one. As it stands right now, commendations/condemnations don't mean much if they aren't lasting. There should be some sort of a minimum waiting period before any repeals can be proposed.
For our enemies, remember the words of Admiral Yamamoto, "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve." Our enemies have badly underestimated us, but I promise that when all is said and done that they will not have the same view. Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Whether it is in a big public display or just simple behind the scenes stuff, you have messed with the wrong region. Since this repeal started, we have had many join our ranks and ask to help fight the bullies of this game. On the flip side, we have even had several known and lesser known invaders offer their services to us as well. Time will tell of their true intent, but there has been a shift and it does not favor those who take joy by preying on regular regions that are just having fun playing NationStates.
TITO and the 10000 Islands will continue to fight against those who pick on the weak or unsuspecting. When our region had about 20 nations in it we were also attacked unfairly. With the help of outsiders, we manged to defeat the invaders and later conquered their homeland. For all of those unaware, please check out the region of the Empire of Power.
The 10000 Islands will continue to fight against those who wish to take away your freedom. Stand up with us now and in the future to help us fight against the bullies of this game. Old and new nations alike are welcome to join us on this great mission!
Sincerely,
Grub
Founder - 10000 Islands