DRAFT Resolution for the Further Development of 3D Printing

[Deutch Island]

RECOGNIZING that the 3D printing industry provides a cheaper alternative to most current industries,

BELIEVING that further research into the industry would result in better and cheaper 3D printing technologies, and

ASSERTING that the 3D printing industry has nearly limitless potential,

DEFINING the following terms:
1) 3D Printing technologies: The materials and products directly related to the manufacturing and use of 3D printers, material, and 3D printing
products
2)Industrial Use: The use of a technology or product for the manufacturing process
3)Commercial Use: The use of a technology or product for sales and trade purposes
4)Recreational Use: The use of a technology or product by private parties for legal entertainment or interest.
5)Military Use: The active use of a technology or product in a military role, such as weapons production.
6)Medical Use: The use of a technology or product to assist, prevent, or research injuries or the spread of disease.
7)Member States: Any state that is a member of the World Assembly

The Federal Republic of Deutch Island PROPOSES that the following must occur:
1) Any able nations must contribute to the research and development of 3D printer technologies
2) Any nations must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.
2a) The General Assembly shall conduct inspections of 3D printing research and manufacturing,
2b) The General Assembly shall determine the punishments for violations according to the degree and quantity of the violation(s),
2c) The General Assembly shall not force any member state to contribute more than what is deemed necessary by the member state in
question, except if a)the state violates any of part 1 or b)if said contribution is a part of a punishment for a violation of international law.
3) Member states are not limited to selling 3D printing technologies to other member states, provided that such practices do not violate any
international laws or treaties.
4) Any perceived violations of international law are to be dealt with at the discretion of the General Assembly.
4a) In the case of the use of 3D printing technologies for active military use by any member states, with the exception of medical aid, any
resulting investigation must be conducted with the approval of the World Assembly Security Council.

[Araraukar]

OOC: Exactly what are you trying to do with this? As in, explain freely, out of character, what exactly you want to do? And also, you define all kinds of things but not exactly what you mean by "3D printing".

Also, some of the clauses might contradict the existing resolutions on copyright and patents.

[Kenmoria]

“What is the category and strength of this proposal?”

(OOC: Also, the proposal line is illegal for branding, as it is illegal to mention any nation name or region name in a proposal, and the General Assembly does not propose things, it merely does them, that line needs to be completely re-written.)

[Huffingshire]

Thanks for posting as a draft and not immediately sending it off to committee, thanks

Really, thanks

Okay, so first off, I want to say one thing before I dive into this... thing. Thinking and then writing up a large proposal like this is impressive, and I applaud you for your efforts. Now, with that clarified, I'm afraid I'm going to have to grill you. A lot.

Firstly,

The Federal Republic of Deutch Island PROPOSES that the following must occur:

No self reference, reword so it's like, "Therefore, the World Assembly PROPOSES that the following will be made law:" etc. NEXT!

1) Any able nations must contribute to the research and development of 3D printer technologies.

While this is technically legal, (not banning an ideology) forcing nations to do something without consent is usually a bad idea - nor is it democratic. Nations can make their own budgets, and forcing their hand is a great way to get a nay vote from more conservative nations. Make this voluntary. NEXT!

2) Any nations must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.

What exactly do you mean here? I'm quite confused.

I would go through the rest of this draft, but honestly:
1. It needs a lot of work. Get one idea and stick with it.
2. CLARIFY. Half the time, I can't understand what exactly you mean. Make it simpler and easier to understand.
3. This might not have a purpose, sadly. I know, I know. That's what happened to me the first time I did a draft. Just pick yourself up, dream up a new idea, and come back again, and again.

Thanks. That's all.

[The Cascade Regions]

While I see great potential in this, unfortunately, there are many issues that other people have already pointed out. So, The Cascade Regions will not support this until it clears up a lot of the issues.

[Araraukar]

No self reference, reword so it's like, "Therefore, the World Assembly PROPOSES that the following will be made law:" etc. NEXT!

OOC: Don't give bad advice, please. Don't write "proposes the following". Just write, "The World Assembly" and then later, when you get to active clauses, "Hereby".

While this is technically legal, (not banning an ideology) forcing nations to do something without consent is usually a bad idea - nor is it democratic.

Again, don't give bad advice. Forcing nations to do something is what the WA does.

Nations can make their own budgets, and forcing their hand is a great way to get a nay vote from more conservative nations. Make this voluntary. NEXT!

Bad advice again. Making this optional would mean making it illegal. Making it encouragement would make it weak.

If you don't know what you're talking about, don't give advice to others.

[Danenland]

This is the latest version of the draft:

RECOGNIZING that the 3D printing industry provides a more cost efficient alternative to most current industries,

BELIEVING that further research into the industry would result in better and cheaper 3D printing technologies, and

ASSERTING that the 3D printing industry has nearly limitless potential,

DEFINING the following terms:
1) 3D Printing technologies: The materials and products directly related to the manufacturing and use of 3D printers, material, and 3D printing
Products
2)3D Printing: The process of extruding raw material in order to directly reproduce a 3D design
3)Industrial Use: The use of a technology or product for the manufacturing process
4)Commercial Use: The use of a technology or product for sales and trade purposes
5)Recreational Use: The use of a technology or product by private parties for legal entertainment or interest.
6)Military Use: The active use of a technology or product in a military role, such as weapons production.
7)Medical Use: The use of a technology or product to assist, prevent, or research injuries or the spread of disease.
8 )Member States: Any state that is a member of the World Assembly

The following bill REQUIRES that these actions must occur:
1) Any able member states must make to the research and development of 3D printer technologies
2) Any member states must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.
2a) A specialized committee, known as International Printing Commitee, or IPC, shall conduct inspections of 3D printing research and manufacturing, as well as establish standards that member states will be required to follow, unless if said standards violate international law
2b) The IPC shall determine the punishments for violations of standards according to the degree and quantity of the violation(s),
2c) The IPC shall not force any member state to contribute more than what is deemed necessary by the member state in question and/or sufficient enough to fulfill Section 1 as determined by the IPC, except if a)the state violates any IPC standards or b)if said contribution is a part of a punishment for a violation of international law.
3) Member states are not limited to selling 3D printing technologies to other member states, provided that such practices do not violate any international laws or treaties.
4) Any perceived violations of international law or IPC standards are to be dealt with at the discretion of the IPC.
4a) In the case of the use of 3D printing technologies for active military use by any member states, with the exception of medical aid, any resulting investigation must be conducted with the approval of the IPC.

[Lord Dominator]

"You're either mis-using the word proposing, or your entire thing is illegal for being optional. Also, a category and strength is required, so I suggest finding the appropriate one."

[The Sheika]

Alright, let's see what you have here.
*starts reading proposal draft*

RECOGNIZING that the 3D printing industry provides a cheaper alternative to most current industries,

Something to note, cheaper is not always better. The old adage "You get what you pay for" comes to mind.

BELIEVING that further research into the industry would result in better and cheaper 3D printing technologies, and

ASSERTING that the 3D printing industry has nearly limitless potential,

Nothing to add at this time as far as this part. Seems kind of self-explanatory, but I won't say that this should be omitted either.

DEFINING the following terms:
1) 3D Printing technologies: The materials and products directly related to the manufacturing and use of 3D printers, material, and 3D printing
products
2)Industrial Use: The use of a technology or product for the manufacturing process
3)Commercial Use: The use of a technology or product for sales and trade purposes
4)Recreational Use: The use of a technology or product by private parties for legal entertainment or interest.
5)Military Use: The active use of a technology or product in a military role, such as weapons production.
6)Medical Use: The use of a technology or product to assist, prevent, or research injuries or the spread of disease.
7)Member States: Any state that is a member of the World Assembly

I don't really have any feedback as far as the definitions. Seems adequate to me, but others may offer more input.

The following bill PROPOSES that these actions must occur:

I would recommend revising this; consider "resolution" instead of "bill", and instead of "proposes" I would recommend "dictates". The idea here is for your proposal to be written as a law, not as a proposal of a proposal.

1) Any able nations must contribute to the research and development of 3D printer technologies

I'm not really opposed, but I can't say I support this as of yet. Maybe a little bit more information as to why three dimensional printing should be researched could go a long way. Not just "it would be better and cheaper", a little more substance if you please.

2) Any nations must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.

I would recommend changing nations to "member states". In addition, I am not really sure what you are trying to put across here. Access to the technology needs to be available, which that's fine, but the rest of the sentence almost seems like too much. Aside from industrial, commercial, and recreational is there another kind of use that I am not presently aware of?

2a) A specialized committee, known as International Printing Commitee, or IPC, shall conduct inspections of 3D printing research and manufacturing,

I have no feedback regarding this at this time.

2b) The IPC shall determine the punishments for violations according to the degree and quantity of the violation(s),

What would constitute a violation?

2c) The IPC shall not force any member state to contribute more than what is deemed necessary by the member state in question, except if a)the state violates any of part 1 or b)if said contribution is a part of a punishment for a violation of international law.

Once more, what would constitute a violation? That would be something that member nations would need to know in order to avoid committing a violation.

3) Member states are not limited to selling 3D printing technologies to other member states, provided that such practices do not violate any international laws or treaties.

I have no feedback regarding this at this time.

4) Any perceived violations of international law are to be dealt with at the discretion of the IPC.

I would recommend narrowing this down to violations in relation to three dimensional printing, whatever those violations would be.

4a) In the case of the use of 3D printing technologies for active military use by any member states, with the exception of medical aid, any resulting investigation must be conducted with the approval of the IPC Security Council.

Investigation for what? Structural or material failure? Sabotage? A little more information would be helpful.

That said, category and strength?

Beyond that, three dimensional printing is an interesting technology but by no means is it the end-all be-all technology that will replace everything. Just like any other hardware, it is a tool to assist or improve in manufacturing not really a full on replacement. It is possible you may encounter resistance from those who rely on tried and true methods of manufacturing such as die casting. In the case of military application, you may encounter resistance from member states in regards to Operational Security. It's one thing to promote a specific technology, but something else entirely when the use of that technology has the potential to be an "Achilles heel" so to speak.

[Araraukar]

OOC post.

To author: are you plagiarizing (if you're not the same person) the work of another person, or are you the same person on two different nations? Plagiarism is a big no-no, just so you know.

From the other thread:

OOC: Exactly what are you trying to do with this? As in, explain freely, out of character, what exactly you want to do? And also, you define all kinds of things but not exactly what you mean by "3D printing".

Also, some of the clauses might contradict the existing resolutions on copyright and patents.

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Aside from industrial, commercial, and recreational is there another kind of use that I am not presently aware of?

OOC: Military.

[Ransium]

It appears to be the same player behind both proposals, Ara.

OP please stick to one thread and don’t switch between puppets without noting it.

[Araraukar]

It appears to be the same player behind both proposals, Ara.

OOC: Thank you for checking.

[Danenland]

OOC post.

To author: are you plagiarizing (if you're not the same person) the work of another person, or are you the same person on two different nations? Plagiarism is a big no-no, just so you know.

From the other thread:

OOC: Exactly what are you trying to do with this? As in, explain freely, out of character, what exactly you want to do? And also, you define all kinds of things but not exactly what you mean by "3D printing".

Also, some of the clauses might contradict the existing resolutions on copyright and patents.

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Aside from industrial, commercial, and recreational is there another kind of use that I am not presently aware of?

OOC: Military.

I am the same person. Deutch Island was my first nation on Nation States, but I felt that I needed a fresh start. I copied my resolution from Deutch Island, but forgot to change it to Danenland. I am sorry for the confusion.

[Danenland]

Hello again. I have made some revisions in response to your replies. Thank you for your input so far. Anything else to add or change?


RECOGNIZING that the 3D printing industry provides a more cost efficient alternative to most current industries,

BELIEVING that further research into the industry would result in better and cheaper 3D printing technologies, and

ASSERTING that the 3D printing industry has nearly limitless potential,

DEFINING the following terms:
1) 3D Printing technologies: The materials and products directly related to the manufacturing and use of 3D printers, material, and 3D printing
Products
2)3D Printing: The process of extruding raw material in order to directly reproduce a 3D design
3)Industrial Use: The use of a technology or product for the manufacturing process
4)Commercial Use: The use of a technology or product for sales and trade purposes
5)Recreational Use: The use of a technology or product by private parties for legal entertainment or interest.
6)Military Use: The active use of a technology or product in a military role, such as weapons production.
7)Medical Use: The use of a technology or product to assist, prevent, or research injuries or the spread of disease.
8 )Member States: Any state that is a member of the World Assembly

The following bill REQUIRES that these actions must occur:
1) Any able member states must contribute to the research and development of 3D printer technologies
2) Any member states must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.
2a) A specialized committee, known as International Printing Commitee, or IPC, shall conduct inspections of 3D printing research and manufacturing, as well as establish standards that member states will be required to follow, unless if said standards violate international law
2b) The IPC shall determine the punishments for violations of standards according to the degree and quantity of the violation(s),
2c) The IPC shall not force any member state to contribute more than what is deemed necessary by the member state in question, except if a)the state violates any of part 1 or b)if said contribution is a part of a punishment for a violation of international law.
3) Member states are not limited to selling 3D printing technologies to other member states, provided that such practices do not violate any international laws or treaties.
4) Any perceived violations of international law or IPC standards are to be dealt with at the discretion of the IPC.
4a) In the case of the use of 3D printing technologies for active military use by any member states, with the exception of medical aid, any resulting investigation must be conducted with the approval of the IPC Security Council.

[Kowani]

Comments in this color.

Hello again. I have made some revisions in response to your replies. Thank you for your input so far. Anything else to add or change?


RECOGNIZING that the 3D printing industry provides a more cost efficient alternative to most current industries,

BELIEVING that further research into the industry would result in better and cheaper 3D printing technologies, and

ASSERTING that the 3D printing industry has nearly limitless potential,

DEFINING the following terms:
1) 3D Printing technologies: The materials and products directly related to the manufacturing and use of 3D printers, material, and 3D printing
Products
2)3D Printing: The process of extruding raw material in order to directly reproduce a 3D design
3)Industrial Use: The use of a technology or product for the manufacturing process
4)Commercial Use: The use of a technology or product for sales and trade purposes
5)Recreational Use: The use of a technology or product by private parties for legal entertainment or interest.
6)Military Use: The active use of a technology or product in a military role, such as weapons production.
7)Medical Use: The use of a technology or product to assist, prevent, or research injuries or the spread of disease.
8 )Member States: Any state that is a member of the World AssemblyIs this truly necessary?

The following bill REQUIRES that these actions must occur:
1) Any able member states must contribute to the research and development of 3D printer technologiesIn before NatSov, but must?
2) Any member states must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.
2a) A specialized committee, known as International Printing Commitee, or IPC, shall conduct inspections of 3D printing research and manufacturing, as well as establish standards that member states will be required to follow, unless if said standards violate international law
2b) The IPC shall determine the punishments for violations of standards according to the degree and quantity of the violation(s),
2c) The IPC shall not force any member state to contribute more than what is deemed necessary by the member state in question,So if I consider it necessary to contribute 1 Kaoli a century, no problems. except if a)the state violates any of part 1 or b)if said contribution is a part of a punishment for a violation of international law.
3) Member states are not limited to selling 3D printing technologies to other member states, provided that such practices do not violate any international laws or treaties.
4) Any perceived violations of international law or IPC standards are to be dealt with at the discretion of the IPC.With what? Sanctions? Seehttps://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30&p=34697384&hilit=compliance#p34697384
4a) In the case of the use of 3D printing technologies for active military use by any member states, with the exception of medical aid, any resulting investigation must be conducted with the approval of the IPC Security Council.

[Danenland]

Kowani, what about this? It might eliminate some of the loopholes you pointed out.


RECOGNIZING that the 3D printing industry provides a more cost efficient alternative to most current industries,

BELIEVING that further research into the industry would result in better and cheaper 3D printing technologies, and

ASSERTING that the 3D printing industry has nearly limitless potential,

DEFINING the following terms:
1) 3D Printing technologies: The materials and products directly related to the manufacturing and use of 3D printers, material, and 3D printing
Products
2)3D Printing: The process of extruding raw material in order to directly reproduce a 3D design
3)Industrial Use: The use of a technology or product for the manufacturing process
4)Commercial Use: The use of a technology or product for sales and trade purposes
5)Recreational Use: The use of a technology or product by private parties for legal entertainment or interest.
6)Military Use: The active use of a technology or product in a military role, such as weapons production.
7)Medical Use: The use of a technology or product to assist, prevent, or research injuries or the spread of disease.
8 )Member States: Any state that is a member of the World Assembly

The following bill REQUIRES that these actions must occur:
1) Any able member states must make to the research and development of 3D printer technologies
2) Any member states must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.
2a) A specialized committee, known as International Printing Commitee, or IPC, shall conduct inspections of 3D printing research and manufacturing, as well as establish standards that member states will be required to follow, unless if said standards violate international law
2b) The IPC shall determine the punishments for violations of standards according to the degree and quantity of the violation(s),
2c) The IPC shall not force any member state to contribute more than what is deemed necessary by the member state in question and/or sufficient enough to fulfill Section 1 as determined by the IPC, except if a)the state violates any IPC standards or b)if said contribution is a part of a punishment for a violation of international law.
3) Member states are not limited to selling 3D printing technologies to other member states, provided that such practices do not violate any international laws or treaties.
4) Any perceived violations of international law or IPC standards are to be dealt with at the discretion of the IPC.
4a) In the case of the use of 3D printing technologies for active military use by any member states, with the exception of medical aid, any resulting investigation must be conducted with the approval of the IPC.

[Araraukar]

DEFINING the following terms:
2)3D Printing: The process of extruding raw material in order to directly reproduce a 3D design

OOC: That would currently also involve mining and woodcutting and agriculture and so forth, depending on what you're using as the printing material. So when I'm asking you to define what you mean by 3D printing, this ain't it.

Also, always keep your most recent draft in the first post of the thread. People aren't going to wade through multiple drafts in the thread to try and figure out what's the latest. Put earlier drafts inside spoiler code in the first post.

Oh and clause 2 still looks like violating the international patents resolution.

[Wrapper]

Threads merged. One thread per proposal.

[Wallenburg]

And, for the convenience of those trying to find the current version of the draft, I'd suggest that you click the EDIT button on the uppermost post and place your most recent version there whenever you make changes.

[Araraukar]

Threads merged. One thread per proposal.

OOC: To be fair, the earlier thread should probably have been locked instead, as the author said they were switching from one acc to another. But they can probably request the split in Moderation on their own?

[Bananaistan]

OOC: This was submitted.

Advancement Of 3D Printing Technology Act
A resolution to develop industry around the world.

Category: Advancement of Industry

Area of Effect: Commercial Enterprise

Proposed by: Danenland

RECOGNIZING that the 3D printing industry provides a more cost efficient alternative to most current industries,

BELIEVING that further research into the industry would result in better and cheaper 3D printing technologies, and

ASSERTING that the 3D printing industry has nearly limitless potential,

DEFINING the following terms:
1) 3D Printing technologies: The materials and products directly related to the manufacturing and use of 3D printers, material, and 3D printing
Products
2)3D Printing: The process of extruding raw material in order to directly reproduce a 3D design
3)Industrial Use: The use of a technology or product for the manufacturing process
4)Commercial Use: The use of a technology or product for sales and trade purposes
5)Recreational Use: The use of a technology or product by private parties for legal entertainment or interest.
6)Military Use: The active use of a technology or product in a military role, such as weapons production.
7)Medical Use: The use of a technology or product to assist, prevent, or research injuries or the spread of disease.
8 )Member States: Any state that is a member of the World Assembly

The following bill REQUIRES that these actions must occur:
1) Any member states must be able to access such technologies, as long as it is proven to be for industrial, commercial, and/or recreational use only.
1a) A specialized committee, known as International Printing Commitee, or IPC, shall conduct inspections of 3D printing research and manufacturing, as well as establish standards that member states will be required to follow, unless if said standards violate international law
1b) The IPC shall determine the punishments for violations of standards according to the degree and quantity of the violation(s),
1c) The IPC shall not force any member state to contribute more than what is deemed necessary by the member state in question and/or sufficient enough to fulfill Section 1 as determined by the IPC, except if a)the state violates any IPC standards or b)if said contribution is a part of a punishment for a violation of international law.
2) Every able member state shall contribute to the research or manufacturing of 3D printing technologies as seen fit by their governments and the IPC
3) Member states are not limited to selling 3D printing technologies to other member states, provided that such practices do not violate any international laws or treaties.
4) Any perceived violations of international law or IPC standards are to be dealt with at the discretion of the IPC.
4a) In the case of the use of 3D printing technologies for active military use by any member states, with the exception of medical aid, any resulting investigation must be conducted with the approval of the IPC.

I've marked it illegal as I don't think it fits the category. There's nothing that actually advances the industry. It's all about regulating how member states can use the technology. I can't recommend any particular category, as written I don't think it fits any.

In any case, regardless of the category issue, I'd also advise significant work to bring this up to passable standard.

[Sierra Lyricalia]

<snip>

OOC: Agreed entirely.

To the author: What problem does this solve? If you're don't think people are doing enough to promote 3D printing, why do you have a giant international bureaucracy stifling member nations' use of the tech? Why do you mandate access for industrial use, but not medical use? Why do you think it's necessary to define "member states?"

What is your fundamental goal here? This proposal is so all over the place that I can't tell, and that is the first problem you need to solve.

[Araraukar]

*snip*

OOC: I would also call "Proposes - 2" to be a fairly clear example of (in many cases, I would say, given that it's a fairly new technique even in RL) violating the patent resolution by requiring "all nations to have access" to the technique. "Proposes - 3" doesn't actually correct the situation for anything but international trade.