NationStates Issues **SPOILER ALERT**

[Andacantra]

Everything is updated, I think. I'm working on a new script that will make it far easier for me to see changes like that.

[Islamic Mujahideen]

For issue #006 why can't we add an Islamic representation?

[Alterrum]

For issue #006 why can't we add an Islamic representation?

The mods have decided not to make any changes to issues originally written by Max Barry, which covers the first 30 issues in the game.

[Islamic Mujahideen]

For issue #006 why can't we add an Islamic representation?

The mods have decided not to make any changes to issues originally written by Max Barry, which covers the first 30 issues in the game.

I find that unfair that their is Christian representation, New Age and Atheist but not Islam representation.

[Andacantra]

Fuxake, NS Issues aren't about "fairness". It's more like "Mainstream", "Slightly-whacky", "Atheist". And the aforementioned point about the original 30 not ever being touched, although the editors/mods generally don't add options to any of the existing issues.

[Pavonistade]

I think I captured the missing Issue #362, authored by the same author of Issue #361 (@@CAPITAL@@, We Have a Problem).

#362 After The Fall

The Issue
After re-entering the atmosphere yesterday, the Space Shuttle Maxcelsior suffered catastrophic manoeuvring damage and slammed - almost intact - into the coastal city Cape @@NAME@@. The kinetic strike centered on the regional oil depot near the waterfront tourist district; the resulting fireball incinerated huge segments of residential housing. Survivors are looking to you for answers.

The Debate
1. "The city is a warzone!" screams @@RANDOMNAME@@, the city's Mayor. "Bodies lining the streets, buildings collapsing – it's an inferno! People are clamouring for security and our emergency services are overwhelmed. We could never have prepared for something of this magnitude! There's no hope of rebuilding or maintaining order without government help. @@LEADER@@, you must send all the emergency services and aid you can. People are dying!"

2. "It damn well is a warzone", agrees your top military advisor, General @@RANDOMNAME@@. "We can't send in emergency services until the area is stabilized. We need a strong military presence and fast. Declare martial law over the city and send in a regiment of soldiers. We'll secure the area and get people calmed down. After it's contained to my liking, you can send in civilian aid, but even then my men aren't leaving until that city is on its way to repair."

3. "Woah, hold up a second", interrupts @@RANDOMNAME@@, Director of @@NAME@@'s Emergency Preparedness Agency while nervously wringing a fire-safety pamphlet. "We don't have a contingency for something this massive. There's far too many variables for us to safely do anything. This city has local services, right? Well, let them handle the brunt of it. After they've cleaned up a bit and once their people have calmed the hell down, then we'll work our way in slowly from the outlying areas. Trust me, President Mattheu Azurite, this isn't the time to go running around playing hero. The cost in lives and tax @@CURRENCY would be too high."

Issue by: The Bleu Moon of Luna Amore
Editor: Sanctaria

[Andacantra]

Just dropping in a note to say that I have seen this but I'm currently unable to add new issues. I'll get to it when I can. Feel free to poke me in a few days if I forget.

[Nexexen]

This is your poke, Andacantra.

[Unified Protectors]

#364: It's UterUs, not UterYou!

The Issue
A religious talk show host raised a furor with his call to ban contraception. Women's rights groups have come to you demanding a response.

The Debate
1. "I'm appalled these religious wackos have the gall to even think about banning birth control," @@RANDOMNAME@@ says to you. "These men are trying to control our bodies. They treat us like we're their own personal baby dispensers — not living, thinking humans. It's demeaning! My body, my choice!"

2. "You aren't going to listen to these pagans," scoffs Archbishop @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Conceiving a child is one of the most enjoyable moments one may ever have in their lives. To deprive yourself of this blessing of God is an abomination! Contraception must be outlawed! It encourages casual sex, and destroys the true meaning of the act. If people are not willing to bear the consequences of their actions, then they should not act at all."

3. "Both sides have rocks in their brains," says proud asexual, @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Why don't we just ban sex altogether, and force people to use artificial insemination? That way, we can preview everyone who signs up to have kids, and if we don't like it, tough beans for them. The police may have to work harder to catch those who 'overlook' this measure, but if that's the price we have to pay for ending this inane argument once and for all, it'll be well worth it."

Issue by: Ranbo
Editor: Luna Amore

[The Dark Star Republic]

#365: A Busload of Worry

The Issue

An advertisement battle over the morality and acceptability of "coming out of the closet" is taking place on High Point's buses, with different factions presenting their vehement cases on these moving billboards. Groups on all sides are demanding the government step in, soothe egos, and take action.

The Debate

1. "This is disgusting, and I shouldn't have to see it," pines prominent homosexual, @@RANDOMNAME@@, for once abandoning stereotype to be seen without feather boa, "@@NAME@@ should be a nation intolerant of intolerance, and what could be more intolerant than this? Have you any idea what damage this fundamentalist advertisement will do to young people struggling to come to terms with their sexuality? We should ban this ad, and instead educate children to be free about their sexual preference, without deference to religious or cultural orthodoxy."
2. "This is disgusting, and I shouldn't have to see it," declares @@RANDOMNAME@@ a particularly prudish representative of a major religion, "Have we forgotten that @@NAME@@ is a country founded on traditional values, not least the sanctity of the relationship between man and woman? These deviants have no respect for what is natural and are spreading a sickness through my country, so I have a god-given right to educate the people about it. I say we ought to ban these LGBwhatever posters and divert some government funds to reminding the people of @@NAME@@ what it truly means to be a virtuous soul!"
3. "Last I checked, free speech meant listening to people you didn't like," yawns your advisor, @@RANDOMNAME@@, slouched over a sofa with a newspaper over her face, "A principle your office seems utterly devoted to... Look. Should a bunch of religious nutjobs stop homosexuals from saying it's alright for Jim and Jones to hold hands in the street? Of course not. Equally, should a bunch of tarted-up fruits stop the devout from banging on about their divine revelation? Obviously no. So why stop either of them? Freedom of expression is more important than either party's sensibilities, no matter how distasteful that might be."
4. "This whole culture is foul, and we shouldn't perpetuate it," argues daily commuter, @@RANDOMNAME@@, "Surely the point of public transportation is to quickly get people to work or wherever, not to bombard them with fringe political causes. We should do away with advertising on government services and properties altogether, as well as pour some more money into our public transportation network. Then @@CAPITAL@@ would have the best transport in the world."

Issue by: Panageadom
Editor: Lenyo

What is it with NationStates and gays having "feather boas"?

[Panageadom]

...
What is it with NationStates and gays having "feather boas"?

I don't know, and this was me poking fun at the trope.

[Luna Amore]

One issue mentions a homosexual with a feather boa and you act like we throw that description in every other issue. :p

[The Dark Star Republic]

And one issue used to mention Jewish bankers - remind me how that worked out?

Good issue, though.

[Riasy]

#365: A Busload of Worry

-snip-

It is a minor thing, but I should point out that in places where nation's name is utilized in the text Andacantra is using @@NAME@@ variable, not @@NATION@@ variable.

[The Dark Star Republic]

#365: A Busload of Worry

-snip-

It is a minor thing, but I should point out that in places where nation's name is utilized in the text Andacantra is using @@NAME@@ variable, not @@NATION@@ variable.

I'm sure they can edit that, but thanks for pointing it out - I'll bear it in mind in future :)

[Nexexen]

It's nice to now have one issue for every day of the year.

[Riasy]

Another one...

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#366: Prosecute Stolen Valour, Says Military [The sky city of columbia; ed:Sanctaria]

The Issue
General officers in the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVE@@ Armed Forces are requesting the criminalisation of "stolen valour" - the impersonation of decorated service members, often with the motive of financial gain.

The Debate
1. "These traitorous cowards need to be prosecuted!" says red-faced Vice Admiral @@RANDOMNAME@@ while puffing out his chest, proudly showing off his own service medals. "They demean the heroic actions of veterans who did actually earn the medals, and desecrate the memory of those who died in service of @@NAME@@. I know what my boys would do to these charlatans if they caught them, and I can't promise I'd intervene! I'd like to see these pretenders try to earn the medals they want to show off. Actually, let's do that - send all these fraudsters to the front line. That'll teach them."

2. "It is the right of all citizens to express themselves in any way they chose", claims the dixie cup-sporting @@RANDOMNAME@@, an investigative journalist with On Liberty magazine. "People should be free to dress in any uniform without fear of reprisal or punishment - and that includes wearing a uniform of the @@DEMONYMADJECTIVEINITIALS@@AF. What better way to display to the world one's patriotism! And if you happen to get more respect or some discounts because of it, all the better. If that argument doesn't persuade you, then maybe you should ask the Vice Admiral how he won those medals. You can bet your bottom @@CURRENCY@@ that if you criminalise this, journalists will start asking serving officers that question. Do you want to have a media witch-hunt of the military?"

3. "Why do we celebrate and glorify warmongering by raising these conquistadors above every else?" questions @@RANDOMNAME@@, an anti-war protester outside the gates of your office building. "These medals and uniforms only exist to exert dominance and fear over the masses. The military claim these medals are rewards, but they are actually trophies declaring to the world how many innocent civilians their brainwashed killers massacred. We should do away with our armed forces and imprison those who have killed supposedly in the name of @@NAME@@."

[Andacantra]

Think I've got everything done. Apologies to all for the delay.

[Golgothastan]

#368: Female Workers Feeling The Pinch [Relana; ed:Sedgistan]

The Issue
A group of concerned women have complained about rising levels of harassment from male colleagues.

The Debate
1."I can't get through a day without a male co-worker slapping me on the behind or wolf whistling as I walk to the coffee machine," protests generously-endowed receptionist @@RANDOMFEMALENAME@@. "This has to stop. Men who display this sort of behaviour should be fired immediately."

2. "Give us a break honey," says office lothario @@RANDOMMALENAME@@ while ogling your secretary. "A cheeky pinch or admiring glance never hurt anyone. These chicks should stop complaining - it's all a bit of harmless fun."

3. "In the good old days, this wouldn't have been an issue," harrumphs @@RANDOMMALENAME@@, sat in the corner. "Our women stayed home and took care of the kids. No wonder the country's going to pot. It's time to put them back in their place and stop this feminine charade."

4. "It's time to face the facts, @@LEADER@@," announces square-jawed @@RANDOMFEMALENAME@@, as she kicks your door down. "Men have had their chance, and look at the mess they've made. Put the women in charge, and then we'll surely see an end to harassment."

[Andacantra]

Think I've got 367 and 368 added

[Golgothastan]

Sorry, I didn't realize it had already been posted.

[Andacantra]

Oops, no, #368 was added as well, thank you for posting it

[Riemstagrad]

# 369: No Vocation Without Remuneration

The Issue

Labor organizations are outraged by the practice of unpaid internships following the death of a student intern who worked hundred-hour weeks, desperately trying to get ahead in the finance industry. The unions are demanding the end of unpaid employment.

The Debate

"I can't believe the government is allowing this barbaric practice to continue in @@NAME@@!" shouts student union leader @@RANDOMNAME@@ into a megaphone. "We work long hours doing tedious work for no pay. It's pure corporate exploitation. I'd hardly call alphabetizing papers or washing a CEO's feet valuable work experience. The government must put an end to this horrendous scam!"


"You can’t seriously be considering this nonsense?" gasps Information Technology CEO @@RANDOMNAME@@ as he plucks grapes from a silver platter held by a disgruntled female intern. "We provide our sla- I mean interns with the most glamorous work that the industry has to offer. They are a great asset to our company. Sure, they might not get paid, but we offer them valuable work experience that they can't get anywhere else. And if they work hard, we even give them a reference. What's wrong with that?"


"Why bother with internships at all?" muses @@RANDOMNAME@@, an economics advisor, while lazily checking stock options. "The real solution would be to abolish the minimum wage and allow each company to set their own standards. Then you'll see what jobs are really worth in @@NAME@@. Without wage and labor restrictions, workers can freely find a workplace that offers better pay, and dumb loopholes like internships and worker's comp will be a thing of the past."


"MORE deregulation?" snaps @@RANDOMNAME@@, your student intern, for once taking a break from filing your papers. "As if @@NAME@@ wasn't capitalist enough. Fixing economic exploitation is going to take a lot more than outlawing internships. Stop the bourgeoisie from leeching off of everyone's labor, and us workers could finally go to work knowing our hours of toil were actually building society. If you cared about anyone besides the rich, you'd nationalize the economy post-haste."


Issue by: The Free Secular Federation of Nation of Quebec
Editor: Lenyo

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

@@RANDOMNAME@@:

First names, 109: Aaron, Abraham, Agnes, Akira, Al, Alexander, Alexei, Ali, Anne-Marie, Ariel, Barack, Beth, Bharatendu, Bianca, Bill, Billy, Billy-Bob, Britney, Bruce, Buffy, Buy, Calvin, Charles, Chastity, Chloe, Clint, Colin, Colleen, Cooper, Dave, Doris, Efthamia, Elaine, Elizabeth, Ella, Emily, Erica, Faith, Falala, Fanny, Finlay, Fleur, Freddy, George W., Gertie, Gregory, Gretel, Hack, Heather, Hillary, Hope, Imogen, Jack, Jacob, Jamil, Jazz, Jean-Paul, Jennifer, Jessica, Johann, Kathleen, Kayla, Klaus, Konrad, Lara, Larry, Lars, Lauren, Margaret, Maria, Marleen, Mary, Matilda, Max, May, Megan, Mia, Miranda, Mohammed, Naki, Natalia, Peggy, Pete, Pip, Prudence, Randy, Rebecca, Renee, Robin, Rochelle, Roger, Rosalia, Roxanne, Ruby, Samuel, Sarah, Sashona, Sophie, Stefanie, Steffan, Stephanie, Sue-Ann, Thomas, Tobias, Violet, Virginia, William, Xu, Zeke.

I've seen "Evan" as a first name from time to time, though I don't see it here. Is it a more recent addition?

[Frisbeeteria]

I've seen "Evan" as a first name from time to time, though I don't see it here. Is it a more recent addition?

Random names also get drawn from custom fields. I'm betting you got it on a puppet with a Leader named Evan Something. It's also possible that [violet] set up the random list to draw from some list on the web as well.