.:The BIG Collaborative List of Suggested NS Improvements:.

[Mousebumples]

Oh okay!

There should be an [imgcomp] tag which allows you to add images from your computer rather than the internet as well as the origional [img] from the internet

You already suggested that and it's impossible.

Why is it impossible?

Unless your computer is ALWAYS connected to the internet, the link would regularly break whenever you went offline. Additionally, if you ever move the image (or rename the image) on your hard drive, the link would break. Technically-speaking, the internet doesn't work that way.

(Technically, it is possible to insert a link to an image on your computer, but it would not be viewable by anyone else since it would reference the same folder/etc. on their OWN computer - and that image wouldn't exist there.)

[Collective Systems]

Unless your computer is ALWAYS connected to the internet, the link would regularly break whenever you went offline. Additionally, if you ever move the image (or rename the image) on your hard drive, the link would break. Technically-speaking, the internet doesn't work that way.

(Technically, it is possible to insert a link to an image on your computer, but it would not be viewable by anyone else since it would reference the same folder/etc. on their OWN computer - and that image wouldn't exist there.)

[sarcasm]Stop being a smart-ass.[/sarcasm]

[Flibbleites]

Unless your computer is ALWAYS connected to the internet, the link would regularly break whenever you went offline. Additionally, if you ever move the image (or rename the image) on your hard drive, the link would break. Technically-speaking, the internet doesn't work that way.

(Technically, it is possible to insert a link to an image on your computer, but it would not be viewable by anyone else since it would reference the same folder/etc. on their OWN computer - and that image wouldn't exist there.)

Stop being a smart-ass.

A question was asked and Mousebumples answered it, that's no reason for you to call them a smart-ass.

[Collective Systems]

My sarcasm fails.

[Kalasparata]

The [url] tag should open a new window rather than just stick to the one you were on!

[A mean old man]

The [url] tag should open a new window rather than just stick to the one you were on!

No, because then my pop-up blocker would be going crazy all the time.
Just use the back button.

[Hassett]

If you're using IE, just right click the url and click "open in new tab" or "open in new window"

[Kalasparata]

I would like to see a choise where you get to choose weather you have a higher tax rate for the wealthy, average, lower tax rate for the wealthy or a flat tax rate and weather the tax should be a certain percentage or a certain amount of @@CURRENCY@@ . I would also liks to see an option where you name @@CURRENCY@@s lesser like dollars lesser=cents

[Pythagosaurus]

Micromanagement = no.

[Kalasparata]

Micromanagement = no.

What about myne?
Anyway, how about you give the OP permition to lock the thread after x amount of posts. It wouled sure make the mods lives a hell of alot easier!

[Collective Systems]

What about myne?
Anyway, how about you give the OP permition to lock the thread after x amount of posts. It wouled sure make the mods lives a hell of alot easier!

He was referring to your suggestion.

[Flibbleites]

Anyway, how about you give the OP permition to lock the thread after x amount of posts. It wouled sure make the mods lives a hell of alot easier!

Already shot down here.

[Friendly Dolphins]

would be nice to have more control influence over nation such as macroeconomics taxes, science, education, military, health, socail welfare, trade and foreign affairs ministries.

shouldnt nations be able to go to war or battles rather for resources land in a swift convenient way other than roleplaying?

[Pythagosaurus]

Micromanagement = no.

[Friendly Dolphins]

for a game administrator wed all assume youd back up ur no negativity at least with some constructive criticism or alternative.

its alot easier to be destructive than creative.

i bet your the asshole who ejected me form the wa because you saw my exponentail growth as a threat to your power!

[Flibbleites]

i bet your the asshole who ejected me form the wa because you saw my exponentail growth as a threat to your power!

No, Pyth didn't eject you from the WA, you were ejected because you repeatedly submitted proposal which violated the Proposal rules.

[Friendly Dolphins]

repeatedly?!!!?!????

get your facts straight that was my first proposal!!!!

and if this is how the wa treats newbies your never gonna have true progression in ns.

my only other proposal needed more specifics but you guys dont allow for the learning curve!

[Reploid Productions]

for a game administrator wed all assume youd back up ur no negativity at least with some constructive criticism or alternative.

its alot easier to be destructive than creative.

i bet your the asshole who ejected me form the wa because you saw my exponentail growth as a threat to your power!

Allow me to fill in what Pyth summarizes in as few words as possible. From the FAQ:

>How do I go to war against another nation? Or trade?

In one sense, you can't. NationStates doesn't include these things -- because it's a simple game, and because they would bias things in favor of militaristic and capitalist nations. One of the nice things about NationStates is that you can craft a nation into your idea of Utopia without having to worry about such pragmatic concerns as national defence.

Into the breach, however, steps the NationStates community, which has independently devised an entire system covering war, trade, and just about anything else you can think of. This takes place entirely on the forums (mostly in "International Incidents"), and is role-played.

Many people have asked about the possibility of a more sophisticated version of NationStates, with trade, military conflicts, and more. This does sound cool, but I haven't decided yet if I want to do that. It would be a lot of work, and I'd have to charge people to play it. But it's possible.

Nationstates does not, has never, and will never have an in-game function for war/trade. It's at its core an extremely simple game, and was created almost specifically to prevent in-game micromanagement of your nation. Any form of micromanagement beyond the daily issues is going to be automatically shot down.

Additionally, calling one of the techies an asshole is really not a good idea. Flib hasn't already smacked you with a redtext warning for flaming, so I won't, however you might want to acquaint yourself with the One Stop Rules Shop before you do land yourself in trouble.

[Pythagosaurus]

He didn't call me (or my) an asshole. That position appears to be reserved for someone who, you know, moderates.

[Friendly Dolphins]

WELL THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE WA HAS BEEN DISGRACEFUL AND IM NOT THE ONLY NEWB OR LONG TIME PLAYER OF NS WHO IS IRRATE WITH THE ARROGANCE AND IGNORANCE OF THE WA .

WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WHO ARE THESE GUYS WE SHOULD ALL HAVE A LIST OF WHO THEY ARE AND A LITTLE MORE TRANSPARENCY.

AT LEAST NOW I KNOW WHY SO MANY NATIONS ARE OUTSIDE OF THE WA!!!

BECAUSE THEY ARE SO ANALY STRICT ITS RIDICULOUS.

HOW FARCICAL IS THIS SIM IF 1 MISTAKE IS PUISHED BY BASICALLY HAVING TO GO BACK TP START GO!!!

[The Emmerian Unions]

WELL THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE WA HAS BEEN DISGRACEFUL AND IM NOT THE ONLY NEWB OR LONG TIME PLAYER OF NS WHO IS IRRATE WITH THE ARROGANCE AND IGNORANCE OF THE WA .

WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WHO ARE THESE GUYS WE SHOULD ALL HAVE A LIST OF WHO THEY ARE AND A LITTLE MORE TRANSPARENCY.

AT LEAST NOW I KNOW WHY SO MANY NATIONS ARE OUTSIDE OF THE WA!!!

BECAUSE THEY ARE SO ANALY STRICT ITS RIDICULOUS.

HOW FARCICAL IS THIS SIM IF 1 MISTAKE IS PUISHED BY BASICALLY HAVING TO GO BACK TP START GO!!!

Wow. Lay off the Haterade and chill down dude.

[Reploid Productions]

WELL THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE WA HAS BEEN DISGRACEFUL AND IM NOT THE ONLY NEWB OR LONG TIME PLAYER OF NS WHO IS IRRATE WITH THE ARROGANCE AND IGNORANCE OF THE WA .

You don't like the WA, no one is making you participate in it.

WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WHO ARE THESE GUYS WE SHOULD ALL HAVE A LIST OF WHO THEY ARE AND A LITTLE MORE TRANSPARENCY.

This is the thread you're looking for.

AT LEAST NOW I KNOW WHY SO MANY NATIONS ARE OUTSIDE OF THE WA!!!

BECAUSE THEY ARE SO ANALY STRICT ITS RIDICULOUS.

Or it's because most people don't want their nations affected by WA resolutions at all, are puppet nations and cannot be in the WA without violating the WA multies rule, or are simply disinterested in that portion of the game entirely.

HOW FARCICAL IS THIS SIM IF 1 MISTAKE IS PUISHED BY BASICALLY HAVING TO GO BACK TP START GO!!!

You had a proposal removed for grammar and readability issues, according to your warning tag, and the ejection from the WA came after a sizable chunk of your proposal was found to literally copy/paste plagiarize a real law. You can join the WA again with a different account, and hopefully spend more time acquainting yourself with the rules and taking advantage of the proposal drafting process in the forums.

Now, I urge you to heed TEU's advice, and calm down. If you're upset enough to be screaming and throwing a hissy fit online like this over a game, you really need to back away from the computer and go do something else for a bit to get calmed down before your temper lands you in hotter water than just an ejection from the WA.

[Usual People In Life]

Friendly dolphins, I could get down on my knees and plead if that would encourage you to cool down.

I cant give you an official warning but take it from me. It is very unwise to continue your current attitude especially with an admin who can serve you with what is known as a delete on site.
This is where all your nations are deleted forever and you are banned from the game for good.
I beg you to consider if your actions are a good idea before you post again.
I had a small scrape with pythagosaurus and he comes down hard. You would not like what he can do to you!
I hope that when you are ready you would say sorry to pythagosaurus and forget about the issue.

I hope this is not a flamebait, it is intended to help friendly dolphins cool down.

[Reploid Productions]

Friendly dolphins, I could get down on my knees and plead if that would encourage you to cool down.

This is about the only part of this post that's really useful.

I cant give you an official warning but take it from me. It is very unwise to continue your current attitude especially with an admin who can serve you with what is known as a delete on site.
This is where all your nations are deleted forever and you are banned from the game for good.
I beg you to consider if your actions are a good idea before you post again.
I had a small scrape with pythagosaurus and he comes down hard. You would not like what he can do to you!
I hope that when you are ready you would say sorry to pythagosaurus and forget about the issue.

I hope this is not a flamebait, it is intended to help friendly dolphins cool down.

An admin cannot issue a DEAT-On-Sight order, and while your description of what a DOS order entails is accurate, Friendly Dolphins' attitude is nowhere near a point where the moderation staff would even be considering it. You are not a mod and you do not have a sufficient understanding of the site's rules and workings to be making inaccurate blanket statements like these. Please stop acting as though you do.

[Kryozerkia]

Friendly Dolphins, if you wanted further clarification on the reason for the ejection -- in addition to the reasons given in the notice you were sent to explain your removal from the WA --, you could've submitted a getting help request.

As you are in need of further explanation, here it is. You were ejected from the World Assembly for plagiarism. You had submitted two proposals today. One was obviously written in your hand and it was not the problem. In fact, it served as a counter balance to the other proposal you had submitted which had been clearly lifted from the EEOC's website; from the page on Genetic Discrimination. If you're wondering, I'm not the only one who spotted it, one of the regular WA players found it as well.

People have not been deleted for having invalid, illegal or plagiarized proposals. They are deleted for breaking rules that have nothing to do with the World Assembly.