The Lazarene Gazette

[Ikania]

Forgive me, O Emperor; I forgot that the New Pacific Order is obviously the most glorious of Empires, more active than any other regions, with the most benevolent and in-touch rulers who are in solidarity with the people. I will focus on bringing all attention and renown to the glorious NPO in the future.

Indeed. At least in your sarcasm you include the truth.

The truth! The mighty, God-given truth!

Please.

[John Turner]

That aside, you have a fair number of factual errors in your article. While I am all for a good propaganda piece, they are most effective when you spin the actual facts instead of just making things up as you go.

I am actually more disappointed the OP didn't include such events as the repeal of Krull's badge (who since has stepped down and was booed and shunned by every region he entered on his around the trip world), the repeal of AMOM's badge (who retired fairly soon after having a meltdown on the forums), and the condemnation of the Pacific (which has sunk even lower into stagnation). I think those were the most meaningful impacts. Lazarus is thriving, and the Pacific is in obscurity once more. Fitting justice.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

Funny, that's exactly the sort of thing I'd expect to read in Lazarus propaganda thread

[Xoriet]

Indeed. At least in your sarcasm you include the truth.

The truth! The mighty, God-given truth!

Please.

I realize that you may not be capable of it by nature based on your Gameplay history and apparently signature choice, but try to show some measure of decorum. You're making your region look bad with this sort of behavior and diminishing the effectiveness of your own work.

I am also aware that you affect an attitude of indifference, but you do this paper a disservice by making it clear that you wrote a piece specifically designed to exude bias. Even your fellow participants had to admit that this was your intent. If you desire to be considered a credible author, you will need to practice restraint and composure - or at the least, replies that do not give more credibility to your political rivals than you.

[United RussoAsia]

(who since has stepped down and was booed and shunned by every region he entered on his around the trip world)

Uh. No.

TWP was courteous and kind, as everyone with a sense of honour should have been.

[Valrifell]

Uh. No.

TWP was courteous and kind, as everyone with a sense of honour should have been.

There's no room for imaginary honor in imaginary politics.

[United RussoAsia]

Uh. No.

TWP was courteous and kind, as everyone with a sense of honour should have been.

There's no room for imaginary honor in imaginary politics.

In all things I try and keep a sense of decency and honour.

Sometimes, it is breached. But I try.

[New Rogernomics]

That aside, you have a fair number of factual errors in your article. While I am all for a good propaganda piece, they are most effective when you spin the actual facts instead of just making things up as you go.

I am actually more disappointed the OP didn't include such events as the repeal of Krull's badge (who since has stepped down and was booed and shunned by every region he entered on his around the trip world), the repeal of AMOM's badge (who retired fairly soon after having a meltdown on the forums), and the condemnation of the Pacific (which has sunk even lower into stagnation). I think those were the most meaningful impacts. Lazarus is thriving, and the Pacific is in obscurity once more. Fitting justice.

Editing ≠ Knowing about the events involved in the article, in this case.

No use blaming the editor, when said editor was away from NS when:
• The PRL became the NLO
• People fought for the delegacy of Lazarus
• Krull did things
• Krill had things happen to him
• Things happened in The Pacific
Though sure people will anyway.

*goes back to hiding behind the bushes*

[New Rogernomics]

The writer of the article on The Pacific seems upset.

Here, have a tissue...

That aside, you have a fair number of factual errors in your article. While I am all for a good propaganda piece, they are most effective when you spin the actual facts instead of just making things up as you go.

*eats the tissue*

Ike isn't here to defend himself, so I don't think it will reach him anyway.

Though I don't think Ike would agree with your assessment.

[Zaolat]

The writer of the article on The Pacific seems upset.

Here, have a tissue...

That aside, you have a fair number of factual errors in your article. While I am all for a good propaganda piece, they are most effective when you spin the actual facts instead of just making things up as you go.

*eats the tissue*

Ike isn't here to defend himself, so I don't think it will reach him anyway.

Though I don't think Ike would agree with your assessment.

Athy, why you gotta be troublesome?

[New Rogernomics]

Funny, that's exactly the sort of thing I'd expect to read in Lazarus propaganda thread

Propaganda you say?


I might add some propaganda posters in next time.

*eats the tissue*

Ike isn't here to defend himself, so I don't think it will reach him anyway.
Though I don't think Ike would agree with your assessment.

Athy, why you gotta be troublesome?

You have totally lost me, what do you mean by 'troublesome'?

[Pierconium]

That aside, you have a fair number of factual errors in your article. While I am all for a good propaganda piece, they are most effective when you spin the actual facts instead of just making things up as you go.

I am actually more disappointed the OP didn't include such events as the repeal of Krull's badge (who since has stepped down and was booed and shunned by every region he entered on his around the trip world), the repeal of AMOM's badge (who retired fairly soon after having a meltdown on the forums), and the condemnation of the Pacific (which has sunk even lower into stagnation). I think those were the most meaningful impacts. Lazarus is thriving, and the Pacific is in obscurity once more. Fitting justice.

I am fairly certain you have that the wrong way round, my friend.

The Pacific is more active now than it has been in nearly a decade. Quite a few things happening within the region actually. The only relevance Lazarus has is as a footnote in the NPO's history. This is evident in all commentary on what happens within Lazarus revolving around the history of the PRL (NPO puppet regime) and the NLO (NPO supported regime). What has Lazarus ever done independently of the NPO's influence (positive or negative)?

As to the little badge, oh yes, it causes me no small amount of trouble. I can barely sleep at night. *rollseyes*

[Drop Your Pants]

I miss the old Moo NPO, they didn't ask silly questions or spout rubbish (well not as much).

What has Lazarus ever done independently of the NPO's influence (positive or negative)?

Been more active than NPO for the last decade

[Pierconium]

I miss the old Moo NPO, they didn't ask silly questions or spout rubbish (well not as much).

What has Lazarus ever done independently of the NPO's influence (positive or negative)?

Been more active than NPO for the last decade

Miss whatever you like, he was part of that decade you speak of.

[Mallorea and Riva]

-snip- The Pacific is more active now than it has been in nearly a decade. -snip-

Damning with faint praise.

[Pierconium]

-snip- The Pacific is more active now than it has been in nearly a decade. -snip-

Damning with faint praise.

I am not ignorant of the troubles the NPO has had in the past with regards to activity, at all levels.

[New Rogernomics]

I am actually more disappointed the OP didn't include such events as the repeal of Krull's badge (who since has stepped down and was booed and shunned by every region he entered on his around the trip world), the repeal of AMOM's badge (who retired fairly soon after having a meltdown on the forums), and the condemnation of the Pacific (which has sunk even lower into stagnation). I think those were the most meaningful impacts. Lazarus is thriving, and the Pacific is in obscurity once more. Fitting justice.

I am fairly certain you have that the wrong way round, my friend.

The Pacific is more active now than it has been in nearly a decade. Quite a few things happening within the region actually. The only relevance Lazarus has is as a footnote in the NPO's history. This is evident in all commentary on what happens within Lazarus revolving around the history of the PRL (NPO puppet regime) and the NLO (NPO supported regime). What has Lazarus ever done independently of the NPO's influence (positive or negative)?

As to the little badge, oh yes, it causes me no small amount of trouble. I can barely sleep at night. *rollseyes*

Not sure whether you were around back when Dezzland was delegate, though he left some time after The Last Kingdom raid, and subsequent events afterwards. I wouldn't say there weren't active periods, but certainly not as active as during the Dezzland period and before.

At one time, Lazarus even entertained the idea of being part of a inter-regional alliance aka the Commonwealth of Independent Regions (as a counter to Gatesville and some other regions), not that it happened as the possible members either died/declined (like The Praetorian Empire and Concosia) OR went their separate ways.

Lazarus had coups and power changes, but the Gazette usually kept going, though change was stymied by not having full admin control of the invisionfree forum, and a series of administrations that found it difficult to draw people in to Lazarus for very long periods to contribute.

Would this pattern have continued without the NPO first influencing the PRL, or the NLO encouraging the old guard and some of the new guard to eventually gain back much of Lazarus's independence? I leave that for other people to answer who were there both during the PRL and NLO.

What I can be thankful for is whatever chain of events broke the cycle, and brought people to Lazarus to make it a more active and fun place to be. Though there is still a long way to go, in terms of post counts and general forum activity , it is getting more active than it ever was during the PRL.

Probably boring you with details that only some players back then remember, or maybe I am getting a little NS nostalgic.

[New Rogernomics]

The Official Newspaper of Lazarus

Issue II • September 2015 • 1 Page

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DOES THE GAZETTE JUST GET IT WRONG OR IS IT PROPAGANDA?
By New Rogernomics

We had criticism in the last issue, with the 'one hit wonder's' that weren't. To those that took umbrage, here is a link to the Official Charts on The Verve detailing their hits since 1992, for those that are interested. Though finally we have a result to that competition with a victory going to 'Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger', after a final round of voting.

The NPO took offense to the article entitled 'KRULL PACKS HIS BAGS', which was expected given the animosity of recent events.

Allegations were also put forth that the Lazarene Gazette is a platform for FRA and defender propaganda, after the articles entitled 'LKE RECRUITMENT BAN LIFTED' and 'KRULL PACKS HIS BAGS' were published.

For the historical record, the publication of propaganda pieces in the Lazarene Gazette began under the rule of the New Pacific Order through their defacto administration of the 'People's Republic of Lazarus', and their subsequent puppet state of the 'New Lazarus Order'. Prior to that point the Gazette published stories with a focus on events in Lazarus. Something which is well illustrated in the embassies Lazarus has held, especially in The Rejected Realms, which has issues of the Lazarene Gazette going back to 2007, and Regional Updates going back to 2004.

But like a good newspaper, and given the overwhelming demand for propaganda, there was sure to be a little fun with this issue.

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Lazarus Elections Are Over
Result of the Lazarus Elections

Lazarus went to the ballot box on the 22nd through to the 29th of September, electing New Rogernomics the new Sovereign (or Delegate) of Lazarus, Amerion as the new Director of Ceremonies (or Speaker of the Legislature), and Harmoneia as the new Grandee Secretary (or Vice-Delegate). With the election New Rogernomics stands down as Minister Steward, and a new cabinet will be formed within the coming month to lead the region.


Note: Approximate or rounded percentages are displayed.

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First Lazies Awards
The Lazies winners were victorious, and one will won't coup.


The competition was fierce, often awesome, and sometimes silly, but the results of the August 2015 Lazies Awards are in:

Most Popular Member: Harmoneia.

Most Likely to Coup: Belschaft

Best Debater: Belschaft

Best Roleplayer: Communist Stephen Colbert

Spammer of the Month: Amerion

Newbie of the Month: Izon

Congrats to the winners, and best luck to those that missed out at the next awards.

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The Road to Somewhere
A first speech from the new sovereign of Lazarus

Where from here? This is question Lazarus must be asking right now, or at the very least thinking of.

We have a new Sovereign, that hasn't been a Delegate before, and for all intents and purposes could well prove not up to the job.

This is the criticism I have to accept, as it is true. I haven't been a Delegate of any major region. I wasn't here under the New Lazarus Order, and I participated for a time in the People's Republic of Lazarus, though I didn't do so politically. So perhaps I don't have the animosity towards the New Pacific Order. But I do believe that if we are to build a region or inspire it by leaps and bounds, we can't do it based on past grievances. This is a lesson I know well, having participated in regions either against the Nationstates status quo or for it.

I have seen regions collapse in on themselves from political-infighting or a lack of will to continue on, as a consequence of personal vendettas and disputes with other regions - and at times I have even participated in that.

What I hope for Lazarus is not a return to the vicious cycle of inactivity followed by coups, or coups as a result of not being inclusive enough - as hard as that is given that the Lazarus is not able to close itself off like some UCRs (or User Created Regions) or pick and choose who participates.

While I am by no means throwing in the towel, and saying 'come back' to the New Pacific Order, it makes sense to not let what happened stop The Pacific and Lazarus ever forming some kind of mutual understanding - as far off, and as difficult as that road might be.

There are some things that I do agree with the New Pacific Order on, that we need a Lazarus to be a region which doesn't rely on UCRs and isn't dominated by UCRs - and more importantly is able to stand on its own as well as support its friends and allies.

The first step in achieving that aim is to resolve any issues within the current constitution. This means to establish a policy upon the 'gang of five', likely through the courts, and to pass legislation that creates a more solid bureaucracy in Lazarus akin to other GCRs (or Game Created Regions) and UCRs.

The second step is to examine the current foreign policy of Lazarus, and bring up a discussion over what regions will we approach and seek to improve ties with, and where such efforts would be in vain - or to put it in other words be a 'fools bargain'.

The final step is to decide what approach Lazarus will make to encourage people to participate in Lazarus, rather than just use it as a defacto transit point and retirement village for gameplayers.

Rebirth should mean bringing back to life - and not boring its members to tears.

As your new Sovereign or regional Delegate, I don't expect it to be an easy ride, as there are a lot of challenges to deal with in my term - least of which is inactivity, as speeches like this don't make the world go around - fun does.

Thank you for electing me your Sovereign. I only hope I can live up to the trust you have put in me, and serve the region to the best of my ability.

To our would be 'enemies' I would offer both reconciliation and warning that a free Lazarus in whatever form that takes - is here to stay.

As clarification to my speech: I am not saying that the NPO should be let back in, but that worrying about the NPO shouldn't be the focus of Lazarus.

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Philosophical Poll Results
From the Lazarus Regional Message Board Polls

Lazarus has amassed polls on philosophical issues, and the following questions were asked of the region:

Q1: How can we know truth?

• Only through experience, but even then, we will never be sure as senses can be erroneous. - 13.89%
• Only through reason and reason alone can we achieve universal truths. - 8.33%
• Though all our knowledge begins with experience, it does not mean it arises out of it. Innate reason plays a part. - 27.77%
• No possible way because truth as such does not exist, it is relative to one's perspective. Your truth is different from mine. - 30.55%
• As Patrick Star says, sometimes we only need to go deeeeep inside ourselves to solve our problems. And find truth! - 5.55%
• Who cares I got bills to pay! - 13.89%

Q2: Where does consciousness come from?

• Natural evolution. Our more recent understanding suggests that it's a network of neurons. - 45.28%
• It's an illusionary construct of the human limitation to see the world in fragments. Once enlightened the truth of Oneness emerges. - 16.98%
• It is our little piece of God who reflects His Being onto us. - 15.09%
• What relevance is there of consciousness when all we could be aware of is our own existence? See Plato's Cave allegory! - 9.43%
• Who cares I got bills to pay! - 13.20%

Q3: Why is there something rather than nothing?

• Because a creator made something from nothing! Anselm and Aquinas both provide some insights worth checking. - 19.44%
• Anthropic principle - reality, the universe, appears the way it does because we are present in it as observers. - 22.22%
• Quantum gravity - because of this, the universe can/will come from nothing. - 11.11%
• Anti-matter! Haven't you read Dan Brown?! - 19.44%
• Who cares I got bills to pay! - 27.77%

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Note: Apologies for the lateness of the issue.

[Luxdonia]

Congratulations to New Rogernomics on being elected as the Delegate of Lazarus.

[New Rogernomics]

Congratulations to New Rogernomics on being elected as the Delegate of Lazarus.

Thanks, just hope I can do a good enough job now that I am in.

[Pierconium]

Congratulations to the newly elected Delegate and other officers.

[Ainocra]

Congratulations!

[Antartide]

The writer of the article on The Pacific seems upset.

Here, have a tissue...

That aside, you have a fair number of factual errors in your article. While I am all for a good propaganda piece, they are most effective when you spin the actual facts instead of just making things up as you go.

Couldn't have said it better, Pierconium...

[The Church of Satan]

I missed the part where "fact" was defined as "A statement that panders to the biases of the reader."

Maybe it's just me, but that doesn't sound right. ^_^
Perhaps it is The NPO that is a footnote in the history of Lazarus. Since you know, we gave The NPO the boot.

[Drop Your Pants]

CoS, do we really have to go through this again? This isn't the TRT, we don't need an argument for every issue.