[PASSED] Commend Candensia

[Sedgistan]

It’s been quite a bit since I first tried a Security Council proposal; my last failed to reach quorum (a quorum 50% higher than where we are now, mind you) by one vote and I’m still bitter. To celebrate, I’m writing another. Hopefully it will fare better.

Draft 2.1

The Security Council,

Conscious of the many imperfections in the world, and the mandate given to national leaders to address these blemishes when the opportunity arises,

Grateful to individuals, organizations, and nations that bring these dilemmas into the public eye, allowing nations the opportunity to address the issues facing their communities,

Acknowledging Candensia as an exemplary nation in this regard, having brought no less than twelve matters of national concern to the desks of political leaders, including:

• The funding of music education via A-Major Debate;
• Public safety from serious weather threats and the practicality of various alarm systems via Siren Song;
• Ethical treatment of criminals, through last meals before execution, via A Meal to Die For, and prison release for terminally ill and elderly inmates, via The Sickest Criminals;
• The environmental effects of artificial dye via Rivers of Blood;
• Travel safety and environmental health in mountainous areas via Rocky Road; and
• Humanitarian aid to a difficult-to-access island following a series of natural disasters via Crate Work, Plane and Simple;

Observing additionally the crucial role Candensia has in preserving peace in its region The Hole to Hide In, where, through its offices of World Assembly Delegate and Chief Moderator, the nation acts as the principal author and enforcer of regional law and standards, including those governing military size and just warfare,

Appreciative of Candensia’s contributions to this very body, as the principal author of SC #275 "Commend Jutsa", which formally recognized a nation similarly dedicated to addressing political issues, and as coauthor of SC #291 "Commend Duxburian Union", which acknowledged a prolific defender of vulnerable regions and dedicated member of its region,

Convinced that Candensia, for its dedication to the betterment of the world on both the national and the international level, deserves praise from the highest of powers,

Hereby commends Candensia.

The Security Council,

Cognizant of the imperfections of the world, and the mandate of the leaders of individual nations to address these blemishes whenever the opportunity arises,

Appreciative of the individuals and nations that rise to bring these dilemmas to the attention of legitimate authority,

Acknowledging the nation of Candensia as an exemplary nation in this regard, having successfully authored, at this time, twelve issues on a diverse range of topics, such as:

• Music education, in A-Major Debate;
• Reforms for elderly and terminally ill prison inmates in The Sickest Criminals;
• Travel safety in dangerous areas, in Rocky Road;
• "Gateway drug" pharmaceutical usage in Crystal Clear Sinuses; and
• Humanitarian aid, in Crate Work, Plane and Simple;

Lauding Candensia’s role in maintaining peace in its region, The Hole to Hide In, where its prowess in creating intraregional standards in martial and technological equality have earned it the offices of WA Delegate and Chief Moderator,

Grateful for Candensia’s contributions to this august assembly, authoring SC #275 "Commend Jutsa", which recognized another prolific issue author, and coauthoring SC #291 "Commend Duxburian Union", which acknowledged a prolific defender and regional organizer,

Convinced that Candensia, for its dedication to the international good, deserves praise from the highest of powers,

Hereby commends Candensia.

Feel free to suggest, critique, dismiss in arrogance, etc.

[Fauxia]

Also, am I correct when I say in order to link to Candensia’s resolutions when I actually propose this I will have to edit the BBCode?

[Tinhampton]

Also, am I correct when I say in order to link to Candensia’s resolutions when I actually propose this I will have to edit the BBCode?

Links to resolutions that do not show the URL in the actual resolution text (as exhibited in your resolution) are legal.

[Bormiar]

Love the concept. Uncontroversial, low-maintenance, an easy pass. Lucky you. Not that it'll be any worse than other resolutions for being easy if you do go through with it. I'm not sure if Candensia has quite reached Jutsa or Candlewhisper Archive level, but who cares? They're close enough.

I did think about doing this, but figured I have a lot of things I'm more interested in to do. That goes in into my second point:

This is entirely fixable, so please don't be offended, and it may just be my opinion, but I think this is a little... boring. I think it's a cardinal sin in the SC to bore readers . So how would I fix this:

• What does the Chief moderator and delegate in the Hole to Hide In do? We haven't learned what the Hole to Hide In is, and we haven't learned whether the delegate is just WA. Has Candensia done anything special in these roles? If not, that's fine. If so, mention it. Has Candensia been anything more than the position they have now?
• In the issues section, I'd rather you go into more detail on the premise of the issue -- the premise entertains people in issues, couldn't it here? I'm not saying to copy it, but be more specific than "humanitarian aid". You also just have a lot of space you could fill.
• Do they provide helpful suggestions to other writers? I don't think I see that enough.
• Do they roleplay?

I might provide clause-by-clause feedback pending those changes, depending on whether I think you need it.

[Kuriko]

I might be wrong, but I think "moderator" might be an R4(c) violation.

Edit: I'll try to add more in a bit.

[Praeceps]

The part about issue authoring does not seem to me to be R4 compliant, I'd suggest taking a look at other resolutions for issue authors to see how to make it complaint.

[Bormiar]

The part about issue authoring does not seem to me to be R4 compliant, I'd suggest taking a look at other resolutions for issue authors to see how to make it complaint.

Would suggest "brought national and international concerns [or issues if you'd like] to the tables of world leaders".

I might be wrong, but I think "moderator" might be an R4(c) violation.

Edit: I'll try to add more in a bit.

I guess in this context it's like "mediator/arbitrator", which is an entirely different definition of course. An example of that would be a real life debate moderator.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

The part about issue authoring does not seem to me to be R4 compliant, I'd suggest taking a look at other resolutions for issue authors to see how to make it complaint.

There’s also this old thread about writing C&Cs for issue authors.

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53177&p=2239161

Worth a browse.

[Kuriko]

The part about issue authoring does not seem to me to be R4 compliant, I'd suggest taking a look at other resolutions for issue authors to see how to make it complaint.

Would suggest "brought national and international concerns [or issues if you'd like] to the tables of world leaders".

I might be wrong, but I think "moderator" might be an R4(c) violation.

Edit: I'll try to add more in a bit.

I guess in this context it's like "mediator/arbitrator", which is an entirely different definition of course. An example of that would be a real life debate moderator.

Moderator is an R4 violation Borm, it's been ruled so before because a nation can't be a moderator in the context that's used here. I'm sure a moderator can pop in and make a ruling on it really quick.

[Fauxia]

Even though the actual title of the regional office is “Chief Moderator”?

[Sedgistan]

We're aware of the discussion here. If you've got an opinion on the query raised above, now is the time to share it.

[Fauxia]

I don’t think "Chief Moderator" should violate R4, at least if, as Kuriko said, it’s theoretically a violate of clause C, because one of the regional officers in THTHI, in this case Candensia of course, is called "Chief Moderator", thus it is a part of the game.

[Bormiar]

I don’t think "Chief Moderator" should violate R4, at least if, as Kuriko said, it’s theoretically a violate of clause C, because one of the regional officers in THTHI, in this case Candensia of course, is called "Chief Moderator", thus it is a part of the game.

Well cards wasn’t allowed. I think it should just be interpreted as mediator.

[Kuriko]

We're aware of the discussion here. If you've got an opinion on the query raised above, now is the time to share it.

I feel like in the context being used its being used as if talking about an individual and not a nation, therefore an R4(c) violation. It could be phrased as if the nation's leader is the one in the position, which would make it a legal context. A nations leader can be referenced as a moderator or chief mediator of other nations/leaders.

[Fauxia]

We're aware of the discussion here. If you've got an opinion on the query raised above, now is the time to share it.

I feel like in the context being used its being used as if talking about an individual and not a nation, therefore an R4(c) violation. It could be phrased as if the nation's leader is the one in the position, which would make it a legal context. A nations leader can be referenced as a moderator or chief mediator of other nations/leaders.

I... don’t know how you came up with that interpretation.

I don’t think "Chief Moderator" should violate R4, at least if, as Kuriko said, it’s theoretically a violate of clause C, because one of the regional officers in THTHI, in this case Candensia of course, is called "Chief Moderator", thus it is a part of the game.

Well cards wasn’t allowed. I think it should just be interpreted as mediator.

I don’t see how they’re equivalent. Entirely different section of the game.

[Kuriko]

I feel like in the context being used its being used as if talking about an individual and not a nation, therefore an R4(c) violation. It could be phrased as if the nation's leader is the one in the position, which would make it a legal context. A nations leader can be referenced as a moderator or chief mediator of other nations/leaders.

I... don’t know how you came up with that interpretation.

Well cards wasn’t allowed. I think it should just be interpreted as mediator.

I don’t see how they’re equivalent. Entirely different section of the game.

What interpretation?? The rule violation?

Edit: Actually, you know what? Looking at the definition of "moderator" it can also apply to nations.

"noun
1.
an arbitrator or mediator.
"Egypt managed to assert its role as a regional moderator"
2.
a person who moderates an Internet forum or online discussion."

I'm leaning with you now Fauxia. Sorry

[Praeceps]

Is this discussion about having a blanket rule on not permitting R4 violations in titles used or for moderator specifically? If it's the latter, I think it's fine.

[Bormiar]

I don’t see how they’re equivalent. Entirely different section of the game.

My point is that even if it is being used in a part of the game, it is not necessarily legal — even as a title. That’s not how Rule 4 works.

[Jakker]

A few of the mods talked about this and the general vibe I gathered from the conversation is that the use of the title "Moderator" could be okay if there is a bit more detail as to what the role entailed. Since the title means a specific thing in the game, it could be interpreted as having some connection to that since it is currently quite vague. If there is some description/definition of the role, it should be okay. Or even if the title itself had more detail to it. Not saying this is a formal definite, but that seems to be where we stand.

[Fauxia]

Second draft is up, I hope I addressed your concerns.

[Fauxia]

Made some edits. If this doesn’t get much feedback soon, I might submit. I will quite possibly run a test drive without campaigning first to determine validity.

[Mallorea and Riva]

Lauding Candensia’s role in maintaining peace in its region, The Hole to Hide In, where its prowess in creating intraregional standards in martial and technological equality have earned it the offices of WA Delegate and Chief Moderator,

I don't know what this means, so it could probably be expanded upon a bit. I can't be bothered to do a character count, but I imagine you have room.

[Fauxia]

Lauding Candensia’s role in maintaining peace in its region, The Hole to Hide In, where its prowess in creating intraregional standards in martial and technological equality have earned it the offices of WA Delegate and Chief Moderator,

I don't know what this means, so it could probably be expanded upon a bit. I can't be bothered to do a character count, but I imagine you have room.

Wrong draft Mall

[Mallorea and Riva]

I don't know what this means, so it could probably be expanded upon a bit. I can't be bothered to do a character count, but I imagine you have room.

Wrong draft Mall

Don't drink and post, kids.

[Fauxia]

Right, I dawdled enough. This has been submitted.