[Withdrawn]Suggestion: Opt-Out for Non-Gameplay Regions
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:25 pm
Greetings,
(Too Long Didn't Read at Bottom.)
I'd like to start this suggestion by making perfectly clear my ignorance on the gameplay mechanics of this website. I have never nor do I ever intend to become interested in that unique part of this game, but at the same time I cannot nor do I ignore that others spend some or all of their time devoted to that. With this in mind, this suggestion is in no way aimed at shaming nor offending those individuals or communities who have devoted countless hours to benefiting this unique part of Nationstates.
I am furthermore sure that, at some point, this same suggestion has been made on the technical or moderation side of this website. I in no way am attempting to gravedig this topic if applicable. I have been unable to find the perfect set of keywords to use in search to find the appropriate topics and I again blame my own ignorance. I am sorry in advance.
Moving on...
My suggestion can be more respectfully presented by my opinion that Nationstates is a unqiue whole with fractured unites, best represented by a pie chart for comparison. With this in mind, I seek to imply that there are communities on this game, specifically role playing, who spend countless hours themselves pouring their hearts and minds into that unique part of Nationstates. With the information I have been presented in recent days, it has come to my attention that these efforts can easily be taken away - considerable efforts if I am to press personally.
I'd like to suggest that for regions dedicated to such parts of the game, that there be in place a method in which alerts raiders that this region has opted out of the gameplay raiding mechanic. I am not suggesting a full-blown code-rewrite to prevent raiding, merely a selection that alerts raiders that this target has not invested its time to fully benefit the raiding/defending aspect of the game. I believe that with a more mutual cooperation between communities in Nationstates, we can all safely contribute our passions - be they raiding/defending or in my case role playing - without fear that the community interests we seek to stray from do not come knocking on our door uninvited, with the consequence of years or even a decades worth of work gone simply by a misunderstanding.
I believe firmly that with a method in place alerting the community that empowers and further contributes to the vast and grand art of raiding and defending, that they can continue to do so without fear of harming other parts of the Nationstates community as a whole with a sense of mutual cooperation and respect. I believe further that raiding and defending has a very direct purpose in Nationstates, that the gameplay side is equal to or greater than the roleplaying side, and that it has a vast history under its belt. If we can all therefore work together to ensure that the passions we as a community have contributed to are not at risk of opposing the other, my suggestion concludes that it will create a more enjoyable experience for the whole.
In conclusion, I suggest an opt-out display be in place as a choice for founders or whomever controls a region that is dedicated entirely to role play or a non-gameplay side of Nationstates. The wording or statement to this I believe should be left up to the powers that be. My suiggestion is intended to foster mutual cooperation between the diverse and unique communities of Nationstates and provide a safeguard for regions not wanting to contribute to the gameplay side of the game, which I am led to believe fosters the wonderful and diverse raiding and defending participants as well as other unique individuals and communities.
I would like to sincerely apologize if the suggestion as presented is nor appropriate for this forum. I in no way am seeking to incite nor to contribute to any misunderstandings. I am attempting to present a passionate topic of mine without infringing on the fun and gameplay of other community participants, while also offering a suggestion that would allow mutual cooperation between unique and separate commmunities. I again press I am rather ignorant of a lot of things on this website and as such have attempted to come across as sincere as possible.
Thank you for your time,
Anagonia
TL;DR: The creation of a selector to display on the main page of regions to request an opt-out of raiding/defending. To not infringe on the gameplay mechanic of raiding/defending with this method, but merely provide a wording that displays the intent to not participate. To promote and provide security for communities not wanting to participate in raiding/defending without infringing on the gameplay mechanic itself.
(Too Long Didn't Read at Bottom.)
I'd like to start this suggestion by making perfectly clear my ignorance on the gameplay mechanics of this website. I have never nor do I ever intend to become interested in that unique part of this game, but at the same time I cannot nor do I ignore that others spend some or all of their time devoted to that. With this in mind, this suggestion is in no way aimed at shaming nor offending those individuals or communities who have devoted countless hours to benefiting this unique part of Nationstates.
I am furthermore sure that, at some point, this same suggestion has been made on the technical or moderation side of this website. I in no way am attempting to gravedig this topic if applicable. I have been unable to find the perfect set of keywords to use in search to find the appropriate topics and I again blame my own ignorance. I am sorry in advance.
Moving on...
My suggestion can be more respectfully presented by my opinion that Nationstates is a unqiue whole with fractured unites, best represented by a pie chart for comparison. With this in mind, I seek to imply that there are communities on this game, specifically role playing, who spend countless hours themselves pouring their hearts and minds into that unique part of Nationstates. With the information I have been presented in recent days, it has come to my attention that these efforts can easily be taken away - considerable efforts if I am to press personally.
I'd like to suggest that for regions dedicated to such parts of the game, that there be in place a method in which alerts raiders that this region has opted out of the gameplay raiding mechanic. I am not suggesting a full-blown code-rewrite to prevent raiding, merely a selection that alerts raiders that this target has not invested its time to fully benefit the raiding/defending aspect of the game. I believe that with a more mutual cooperation between communities in Nationstates, we can all safely contribute our passions - be they raiding/defending or in my case role playing - without fear that the community interests we seek to stray from do not come knocking on our door uninvited, with the consequence of years or even a decades worth of work gone simply by a misunderstanding.
I believe firmly that with a method in place alerting the community that empowers and further contributes to the vast and grand art of raiding and defending, that they can continue to do so without fear of harming other parts of the Nationstates community as a whole with a sense of mutual cooperation and respect. I believe further that raiding and defending has a very direct purpose in Nationstates, that the gameplay side is equal to or greater than the roleplaying side, and that it has a vast history under its belt. If we can all therefore work together to ensure that the passions we as a community have contributed to are not at risk of opposing the other, my suggestion concludes that it will create a more enjoyable experience for the whole.
In conclusion, I suggest an opt-out display be in place as a choice for founders or whomever controls a region that is dedicated entirely to role play or a non-gameplay side of Nationstates. The wording or statement to this I believe should be left up to the powers that be. My suiggestion is intended to foster mutual cooperation between the diverse and unique communities of Nationstates and provide a safeguard for regions not wanting to contribute to the gameplay side of the game, which I am led to believe fosters the wonderful and diverse raiding and defending participants as well as other unique individuals and communities.
I would like to sincerely apologize if the suggestion as presented is nor appropriate for this forum. I in no way am seeking to incite nor to contribute to any misunderstandings. I am attempting to present a passionate topic of mine without infringing on the fun and gameplay of other community participants, while also offering a suggestion that would allow mutual cooperation between unique and separate commmunities. I again press I am rather ignorant of a lot of things on this website and as such have attempted to come across as sincere as possible.
Thank you for your time,
Anagonia
TL;DR: The creation of a selector to display on the main page of regions to request an opt-out of raiding/defending. To not infringe on the gameplay mechanic of raiding/defending with this method, but merely provide a wording that displays the intent to not participate. To promote and provide security for communities not wanting to participate in raiding/defending without infringing on the gameplay mechanic itself.