The Writers' Block

[Westinor]

So I'm currently working on a potential reversal for #560.1. How should I refer to the Upper House? Should it be Upper House or is it better to use Senate?

Probably Upper House, seeing as that's how it's referred to in 560, and it also seems more broad and encompassing

[Candlewhisper Archive]

Right, we haven't actually used the word "Senate" before to describe the Upper House, and we've not associated our uses of the word "Senator" with checking against the upper house policy.

That might need review, eventually, but for now "upper house" is probably better.

[Jutsa]

Bit of a quirky question, which comes to mind due to recent events in the GA, but: Do we have any issues for nations with abortion but no contraceptives?
And, if not, if there's potential for an issue there?

[Graintfjall]

Getting the issue on inflation of textbook prices reminded me I began a draft of an issue on inflation more generally (I think at the time Turkey was changing their CPI basket in ways some suggested was political). From a cursory glance through the issues there's nothing on the subject. Worth reviving? Or too dry?

[Honeydewistania]

Getting the issue on inflation of textbook prices reminded me I began a draft of an issue on inflation more generally (I think at the time Turkey was changing their CPI basket in ways some suggested was political). From a cursory glance through the issues there's nothing on the subject. Worth reviving? Or too dry?

The old draft was quite good, you should.

[Westinor]

Are there any issues similar to the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone in Seattle? (Protesters occupying an area/attempting to create an autonomous zone, or something along those lines)

[Jutsa]

Oh, right — in addition to my prior question, have we any issues about advertising drugs on TV?

I feel like CWA may've drafted something like that? Can't remember if it's been drafted or added to the game though.

[Westinor]

Oh, right — in addition to my prior question, have we any issues about advertising drugs on TV?

I feel like CWA may've drafted something like that? Can't remember if it's been drafted or added to the game though.

I don’t recall one on drugs, only smoking

[Haremm]

Has there been an issue about shutting down a television network (mainly because of the said network showing propaganda against the nation)?

[Minskiev]

Has there been an issue about shutting down a television network (mainly because of the said network showing propaganda against the nation)?

Definitely, I’ll link some possible issues.

39

177

181

275 kind of? It’s about a foreigner leaking classified government data.

277, but it’s only about you picking your nose.

704ish?

789-797 series

1036 kind of? It’s about international media for you wearing traditional Maxtopian clothing when visiting.

Also, Valentine Z, I noticed issue 1077 had Garden at 6th Mile Road in it, when I believe it should be @@NAME@@.

[Frieden-und Freudenland]

Is there an issue for custodies involving adults who are judged to be incapable of making some important decisions about their lives (e.g., Britney Spears)?

[Jutsa]

Oh, right — in addition to my prior question, have we any issues about advertising drugs on TV?

I feel like CWA may've drafted something like that? Can't remember if it's been drafted or added to the game though.

I don’t recall one on drugs, only smoking

Oh, my apologies; I meant, more specifically, advertising prescription drugs on TV. Like in the US.

Though, advertising other drugs is also an interesting topic, but probably a bit similarish to the one about smoking. (don't remember that one off-hand either though)

[Minskiev]

Good idea, those are pretty chock full of comedy.

Don’t wait; take Zymoegax today!

[Westinor]

I don’t recall one on drugs, only smoking

Oh, my apologies; I meant, more specifically, advertising prescription drugs on TV. Like in the US.

Though, advertising other drugs is also an interesting topic, but probably a bit similarish to the one about smoking. (don't remember that one off-hand either though)

Ohh, in that case no? There are several advertisement issues, but I don't seem to recall one specifically on prescription drug ads (I'm presuming something to do with the risks, perhaps), but I have been reading and working nonstop for the past four hours and my memory might not be the greatest right now

[Candlewhisper Archive]

I don’t recall one on drugs, only smoking

Oh, my apologies; I meant, more specifically, advertising prescription drugs on TV. Like in the US.

Though, advertising other drugs is also an interesting topic, but probably a bit similarish to the one about smoking. (don't remember that one off-hand either though)

I think you might be remembering me suggesting that it'd make a good issue, and I'm gratfied you're paying that much attention.

I've not drafted that issue myself though.

[Jutsa]

Yeah, I think so. And for sure, I myself am surprised I pay that much attention.

[Noahs Second Country]

Are there any issues about artwork forgery?

[Cretox State]

Are there any issues about artwork forgery?

None about specifically artwork forgery, as far as I can tell. Similar issues include: 769 (counterfeit money), 776 (fake news), 929 (counterfeit wine), and 1017 (fake medicine).

[Australian rePublic]

Any issues about nanny states?

[Westinor]

Any issues about nanny states?

Well, what do you mean by that? Extremely authoritarian states? The term nanny state is used multiple times in several issues. And then there's an option that literally turns the government into a nanny state (where they take care of child daycare). Which do you mean?

[Australian rePublic]

Any issues about nanny states?

Well, what do you mean by that? Extremely authoritarian states? The term nanny state is used multiple times in several issues. And then there's an option that literally turns the government into a nanny state (where they take care of child daycare). Which do you mean?[/quote

Neither. A nanny state is a country, usually but not always, a country with high civil rights and political freedoms. However, there are a bunch of stupid laws which exist because people are idiots. These laws exist because people are stupid, but they only serve to make people stupider. If you look up "nanny state" in the dictionary, you get a picture of Australia. There's no doubt that Australia is in the top 10 nanny states, but according to Wikipedia, other nanny states include the USA, Singapore, UK and New Zealand. Nanny states exist primarily because the people put up with that kind of bullshit. Nanny states give the finger to common sense.

Here's an example- some dipshit in NSW, Australia, pointed their laser pointers at aeroplanes and cars in an attempt to blind the pilots/drivers.

So instead of taking the common sense approach and punishing anybody who tries to blind a pilot/driver, NSW instead made it a criminal offense to poses the piss weakiest laser pointer that couldn't blind a bat, because who needs common sense when you have a nanny state. Many people woll ask "but why do you need a laser pointer" and that's exactly the kind of attitude being an over-regulated nanny state.

Nanny states are the result of placing the over-zealous fun pice in charge of your country

Rant over. That's what I mean by nanny-state. Are there any issues about that?

[Honeydewistania]

What would be the narrative of such issue?

Also can confirm Singapore being a nanny state. Problem with chewing gum on the street? Ban chewing gum. Problem with e scooters crashing into people? Ban ban ban. Ridiculous.

[Australian rePublic]

What would be the narrative of such issue?

Also can confirm Singapore being a nanny state. Problem with chewing gum on the street? Ban chewing gum. Problem with e scooters crashing into people? Ban ban ban. Ridiculous.

Lee Kuan Yew banned e-scooters? Interesting

What would be the premise of such an issue? The very fact that you ask that question that no such issue exists. Excellent. Time to fram a narritive. A better issue would be, what would be the validity of such an issue?

[Honeydewistania]

What would be the narrative of such issue?

Also can confirm Singapore being a nanny state. Problem with chewing gum on the street? Ban chewing gum. Problem with e scooters crashing into people? Ban ban ban. Ridiculous.

Lee Kuan Yew banned e-scooters? Interesting

What would be the premise of such an issue? The very fact that you ask that question that no such issue exists. Excellent. Time to fram a narritive. A better issue would be, what would be the validity of such an issue?

Lee Kuan Yew has been dead for five years, e-scooters weren’t even around when he was PM. Anyways...

I think choosing a validity would be hard, since you can’t really choose authoritarian as most Nanny States aren’t actually authoritarian

[Australian rePublic]

Lee Kuan Yew banned e-scooters? Interesting

What would be the premise of such an issue? The very fact that you ask that question that no such issue exists. Excellent. Time to fram a narritive. A better issue would be, what would be the validity of such an issue?

Lee Kuan Yew has been dead for five years, e-scooters weren’t even around when he was PM. Anyways...

I think choosing a validity would be hard, since you can’t really choose authoritarian as most Nanny States aren’t actually authoritarian

Hmmm... low civil rights?

Sorry for assuming it was Lee, it's that that Wikipedia article seemed to suggest Lee was proud of his little nanny state