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[The Rejected Times]

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[Tano]

My only comment is on Glen-Rhodes article about so called "nepotism": Methinks someone is a little jealous. Also, who are these "several people" that called it nepotism? Because I only really recall you doing so.

Feel free to enlighten me though.

[Venico]

Venico said he was not surprised by the final vote. Meanwhile, others saw this as a sad day for NationStates, abandoning its appreciation for a symbol of cooperation and optimism for the sake of scoring a political victory or worse, muddying what they perceived to be a victory for others.

What people should see is another worthless commendation being struck down so that those who have EARNED one can get recognized better. This raises the standard for commendations again and closes the door to April Fools commendations. Good riddance.

[Inspired By The Novel]

I think it is great how saucy the first three articles are.

Well done!

[Unibot III]

I think it is great how saucy the first three articles are.

Unibot-Gruenberg-Glen-Rhodes makes for a trifecta of sauce.

[Sanctaria]

Recently, the International Democratic Union sent a recruitment telegram to an unknown number of WA nations. This was frowned upon by many, as of course it weakens the Delegacy of any regions targeted, and could remove valuable members of that region’s military. In addition, it falls foul of the values discussed above, that we should not damage another community by attempting to remove its integrated members.

This is the first time I'm hearing of the incident. If the author could provide me with more information I would be happy to investigate.

[Todd McCloud]

Of the two, Mallorea and Riva earned particular scorn. Most people, even supporters of the decision, admitted that the choice of Mallorea and Riva was a complete surprise.

Eh, there were posts in the neutral ground discussion thread about a 'raider mod' where his name came up. He's active in the GA too. It was maybe a little surprising, but I can see the method to the madness so to speak. Perhaps he has a speckled past, but many of us do, and how they play the game isn't really an indication as to how they'd manage it.

To veteran players, it is no mystery why Mousebumples and Mallorea and Riva were chosen. While the latter is really jumping the shark, both meet the primary qualification for joining the General Assembly mod team: be members of the Antarctic Oasis group of friends. It is no coincidence that the last three players made mods – Flibbleites, who is seemingly missing in action, and now Mousebumples and Mallorea and Riva – are all part of the Antarctic Oasis community. Ardchoille has long been friends with this group of players, yet pretends that the occasional resolution legality ruling against them is evidence that she is not impacted by the bias any other normal human being would experience. All of these mods routinely participate in Antarctic Oasis “rant threads,” where they insult and denigrate the players they’re charged with moderating. Ardchoille, Flibbleites, and Mousebumples have been participants for the past five to six years, and Mallorea and Riva has recently joined them within the last two.

Source on this? Color me uninformed, but I don't often hear this as a common complaint with the mods.

[Durkadurkiranistan II]

haha, Glen Rhodes

[The Rejected Times]

To veteran players, it is no mystery why Mousebumples and Mallorea and Riva were chosen. While the latter is really jumping the shark, both meet the primary qualification for joining the General Assembly mod team: be members of the Antarctic Oasis group of friends. It is no coincidence that the last three players made mods – Flibbleites, who is seemingly missing in action, and now Mousebumples and Mallorea and Riva – are all part of the Antarctic Oasis community. Ardchoille has long been friends with this group of players, yet pretends that the occasional resolution legality ruling against them is evidence that she is not impacted by the bias any other normal human being would experience. All of these mods routinely participate in Antarctic Oasis “rant threads,” where they insult and denigrate the players they’re charged with moderating. Ardchoille, Flibbleites, and Mousebumples have been participants for the past five to six years, and Mallorea and Riva has recently joined them within the last two.

Source on this? Color me uninformed, but I don't often hear this as a common complaint with the mods.

I'm sure Glen-Rhodes could share his sources with you, Todd. I suspect there is probably a "Todd McCloud" rant thread (I remember a pretty brutal "Kandarin" rant thread). But I'd rather those sources not be brought up here in public - thanks!

[Inspired By The Novel]

Choice, colorful excerpts from this Rant Thread would be nice.

[Tano]

Choice, colorful excerpts from this Rant Thread would be nice.

No, they really wouldn't...

[Inspired By The Novel]

Choice, colorful excerpts from this Rant Thread would be nice.

No, they really wouldn't...

Why not? It can be like the scene in Harriet the Spy, when everyone reads her notebook.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSTf5WyBUQ0

[The Rejected Times]

Choice, colorful excerpts from this Rant Thread would be nice.

They were included in Glen-Rhodes's original piece but removed at the request of a former AOer whose judgement I respect a lot. Um, the links are flouting around NationStates, you can find them yourself I'm sure.

[Darwinish Brentsylvania]

The Rejected Times: NationStates' best Newspaper

[Tano]

The Rejected Times: NationStates' best Newspaper

Darwinish Brentsylvania: NationStates's biggest suck-up

[Unibot III]

The Rejected Times: NationStates' best Newspaper

Darwinish Brentsylvania: NationStates's biggest suck-up

Good for you. Focus on the newspaper, please.

[Yelda]

Oh how I love a good AO discussion.

[Tano]

Darwinish Brentsylvania: NationStates's biggest suck-up

Good for you. Focus on the newspaper, please.

Whatever you say oh mighty Unibot

[Darwinish Brentsylvania]

The Rejected Times: NationStates' best Newspaper

Darwinish Brentsylvania: NationStates's biggest suck-up

Tano: Nationstates' Biggest LIAR

[Ramaeus]

Tano: Nationstates' Biggest LIAR

I'm sure you two can take your childish spat to a TG, no?

Anyway, interesting read, especially the first article. Would you happen to have the links to those rants handy? A quick search brought nothing.

[Unibot III]

Oh how I love a good AO discussion.

*salutes*

[Yelda]

Todd. I suspect there is probably a "Todd McCloud" rant thread

Hell, there's a rant thread there about ME!

[Unibot III]

Todd. I suspect there is probably a "Todd McCloud" rant thread

Hell, there's a rant thread there about ME!

*snickers* You should toll people at the door.

[Anumia]

Such a shame that the Times is back to its usual hyper-defender promotion and complete lack of objective reporting. Well done to Venico for removing that wholly undeserved Commendation on The NationStates Community.

[Venico]

Such a shame that the Times is back to its usual hyper-defender promotion and complete lack of objective reporting. Well done to Venico for removing that wholly undeserved Commendation on The NationStates Community.

Meh, this is how I feel whenever I get mentioned in this propaganda. =P