The Rejected Times

[Durkadurkiranistan III]

I doubt it's Mammo. There are some dubious circumstances surrounding the closure of the PRP forums though. I can't remember exactly what happened but stuff was lost IIRC and Mammo's account was demoted from admin to regular member. Unlimited supposedly took control of the root account, Censor. Sides were taken and Mammo left TP. More or less. I've spoken with Frak once or twice (not sure if he was behind some anonymous puppets that would entertain me from time to time; I do miss B Wolf, he had good taste in music). So yeah. I dunno, I always thought Mammo was more skilled in character development to have been behind Frak.

It was the opposite. Unlimited deleted a bunch of classified subforums (a total non issue, imo) and Mammo, being the root, demoted him and the rest of the Senate to member status.

[Aperi]

Filthy Nazicournian

[SFBA Campinia]

God damnit...
Defenders are supposed to be all moralistic and kind. Leave the asshatery to us raidersn

Your reading comprehension needs some work if that is what you take away from all this..

[RiderSyl]

Great to hear the forum was recoverable.

[The Rejected Times]

New Motto and New Officers for TRR
Elections begin and the Month of the Motto competition concludes...
COMMENTARY | TRR STAFF


"You're All Fired!"

"Illegitimi non carborundum" has been voted, 43-37, in the finals of the Month of the Motto competition as The Rejected Realms’s regional motto. “Illegitimi non Carborundum” is a mock-Latin aphorism which translates roughly as “Don’t let the bastards grind you down” – it originated from World War II and has been engraved in the offices of many of America's most powerful, including JFK and Hoffa. For many the motto represents the tough, indomitable exterior of the region’s rebel psychology and spirit, while for others it was a clever way to fit a curse word into our motto.

Not all Rejectees were as positive about the new motto.

“Yeah f--- that,” says Christmas Barry III, “we don’t need no f—ing latin, we need som’in ‘tuff’ yeh know? How’ll about “Don't piss down my back and try and tell me it's raining”, eh, eh? Or “Approach at yer own peril” or “Rip Ya New One”? Yeeeeaah.”

The disgruntled rejectee, however, did agree that anything was less wussier than “Paradise Found”.

“F--- that crap!”

On perhaps a more important note, Officer Elections have begun in The Rejected Realms. At the beginning of August, as per the constitution, all officers are removed from service automatically and a period of elections is slated to begin with open nominations and competitive challenges.

The recent opinion polling conducted by the Office of Human Resources helps shed some light on which candidates stand a good chance at being re-elected if they were to run.

Christian Democrats (WA Affairs): Approve [69.2%], Disapprove [15.4%], Not sure [15.4%]
Guy (Foreign Affairs): Approve [63.6%], Disapprove [18.2%], Not sure [18.2%]
Feux (Human Resources): Approve [22.2%], Disapprove [33.3%], Not sure [44.4%]
Libetarian Republics (Internal Affairs): Approve [8.3%], Disapprove [50%], Not sure [41.7%]

With a notoriously hard-to-please public, Christian Democrat’s performance leading The Rejected Realms’s World Assembly affairs, managing votes and organizing the WA Committee, has left him the most popular candidate for re-election with nearly a 70% approval rating (tying with the Delegate for support). Similarly, Guy, a long-term fixture in the region, was rewarded handily for his negotiations of the Osiran Non-Aggression Pact and TSP-TRR Peace and Amity treaty as The Rejected Realm’s top diplomat.

Feux, a more low-key officer garnered the most uncertainty among voters and will likely have to prove himself this election to voters if he wishes to serve in office again, while Libetarian Republic’s inactivity was a sore point with many voters.

“It would be a pleasure to see any number of you return to the cabinet,” Unibot said of his former cabinet, “and, at the same time, I encourage all citizens to throw their hat into the ring if they feel they've got what it takes to contribute to our executive”.

Nominations are open for three days, while voting will follow for four days.

[Ambrella]

How many people participated in that approval poll?

[Unibot III]

How many people participated in that approval poll?

13. So for example, CD's votes were 9-2-2.

[The Rejected Times]

Balder Queen Dismisses Government
COMMENTARY | TRR NEWS


"I am removing everyone," says Queen Rachel.

In a shocking announcement this afternoon, Queen Rachel Somerset of Balder has announced that she was unilaterally terminating the Statsminister (Head of Government) and removing all the members of the Riksraadet (Privy Council). To fill the void, the Queen told the region that she would be assuming direct leadership of the government and accepting applications for membership into the Riksraadet.

To make this unilateral move, Queen Rachel initiated a royal decree based on her residual powers for the “peace, order, and good government of Balder”. This phrase comes from a controversial clause in the original Consitution Act, 1867 from Canada – “POGG” powers as they have become known by constitutional scholars and academics have been criticized for their far-reaching scope.

Justifying this move as a necessary motion to counterbalance Balder’s slide towards inactivity, the Monarch told the region that for the “past few months” it had “seen a collapse in the governance of Balder”, while calling its current state, “embarrassing”.

Thus far, the dismissal of the government has been well received by the Crown Prince of Balder, North East Somerset, but Zander Cerebella had different words for the dismissal: calling the motion a “royal pain in the ass”.

Whether or not this move can turn around Balder from a long season of cronic inactivity remains to be seen. In the meantime, the monarch could receive political blowback for this "house cleaning" session - removing the Head of Government and the entire Council of State.

[Durkadurkiranistan III]

there is no significant opposition to Queen Rach... long live the Queen!

[Solorni]

My picture is so ugly

[Venico]

Good for you Rach. If you would like tips on how this worked for Osiris, let me know. =P

[Onderkelkia]

Thus far, the dismissal of the government has been well received by the King of Balder, North East Somerset

I think you mean the Crown Prince of Balder.

I am unsurprised to see TRR Times is maintaining its usual standard of quality.

[Omigodtheykilledkenny]

POGG originated in Britain and is known throughout the Commonwealth, not just Canada.

[North East Somerset]

Someone was in a rush to get this article out...

[Mallorea and Riva]

Hail Queen Rach!

[The Rejected Times]

POGG originated in Britain and is known throughout the Commonwealth, not just Canada.

As far as I can see it originated in Canada (while overseen by the Imperial Parliament) and was then used by other commonwealth governments.

I think you mean the Crown Prince of Balder.

NES still titles himself "King of Balder" in his forum signature.

The Instrument of State and Government Act specifically grants this power:

3) Former Monarchs may continue to style themselves King or Queen of Balder even after their term of service is over, so long as they make clear that they are not the current Monarch. Former Delegates Zander, Charles Cerebella, Rachel Somerset and by Night will also enjoy this privilege.

[Onderkelkia]

I think you mean the Crown Prince of Balder.

NES still titles himself "King of Balder" in his signature.

A signature that has not been updated from when he was the Monarch before Rachel.

If you had cared to consult the very visible forum header, you would have seen the correct and up-to-date titles reflecting the obvious change of Delegate.

[The Rejected Times]

NES still titles himself "King of Balder" in his signature.

A signature that has not been updated from when he was the Monarch before Rachel.

If you had cared to consult the very visible forum header, you would have seen the correct and up-to-date titles reflecting the obvious change of Delegate.

The Instrument of State and Government Act specifically grants NES the choice to style themselves King after their term of service is over:

3) Former Monarchs may continue to style themselves King or Queen of Balder even after their term of service is over, so long as they make clear that they are not the current Monarch. Former Delegates Zander, Charles Cerebella, Rachel Somerset and by Night will also enjoy this privilege.

Therefore, his choice of title in his signature was regarded as a product of this special exemption.

[Onderkelkia]

A signature that has not been updated from when he was the Monarch before Rachel.

If you had cared to consult the very visible forum header, you would have seen the correct and up-to-date titles reflecting the obvious change of Delegate.

The Instrument of State and Government Act specifically grants NES the choice to style themselves King after their term of service is over:

3) Former Monarchs may continue to style themselves King or Queen of Balder even after their term of service is over, so long as they make clear that they are not the current Monarch. Former Delegates Zander, Charles Cerebella, Rachel Somerset and by Night will also enjoy this privilege.

First, in this case (as is reflected by the forum header), it was simply a case of the signature having not bee updated, NES having been the prior Delegate.

Second, your article refers to 'the King of Balder, North East Somerset', not a King of Balder. If you are talking about 'the King of Balder', that is the same as referring to a former American president as 'the President of the United States': they naturally have the courtesy title of being President Bush or President Clinton, but in a current affairs international news article it would be inappropriate and misleading to refer to them as 'the President of the United States'.

[The Rejected Times]

First, in this case (as is reflected by the forum header), it was simply a case of the signature having not bee updated, NES having been the prior Delegate.

The forum header reflects his de facto title of nobility, but he still titles himself King which he is allowed to do under the Instrument of State and Government Act. If his titling is a product of not feeling ambitious enough to change his forum signature, that's his problem.

And remember, it's Captain Jack Sparrow, missy!

Second, your article refers to 'the King of Balder, North East Somerset', not a King of Balder. If you are talking about 'the King of Balder', that is the same as referring to a former American president as 'the President of the United States': they naturally have the courtesy title of being President Bush or President Clinton, but in a current affairs international news article it would be inappropriate and misleading to refer to them as 'the President of the United States'.

This would be a concern if there was a sitting de facto King. There is not. You lose! Good day sir!

Anyone else want to quibble about something absolutely trivial, in the midst of a total unilateral dismissal of a government by a monarch!?

[Cormac A Stark]

Oh my God, Unibot, you're wrong, just correct it.

[RiderSyl]

Shouldn't a media outlet seek to be even more professional when such a major event has occured, instead of being inaccurate and immature?

[Onderkelkia]

First, in this case (as is reflected by the forum header), it was simply a case of the signature having not bee updated, NES having been the prior Delegate.

The forum header reflects his de facto title of nobility, but he still titles himself King which he is allowed to do under the Instrument of State and Government Act. If his titling is a product of not feeling ambitious enough to change his forum signature - that's his problem.

No, it is entirely TRR Times problem if it does not feel its content should be up-to-date and accurate as reflected by easily obtainable information.

The signature was not the product of a conscious choice to retain the style, but a holdover from the previous administration.

His functional and official position in Balder, which is what one would have thought would have been the germane title, is Crown Prince.

Second, your article refers to 'the King of Balder, North East Somerset', not a King of Balder. If you are talking about 'the King of Balder', that is the same as referring to a former American president as 'the President of the United States': they naturally have the courtesy title of being President Bush or President Clinton, but in a current affairs international news article it would be inappropriate and misleading to refer to them as 'the President of the United States'.

This would be a concern if there was a sitting de facto King. There is not. You lose! Good day sir!

If you are calling someone 'the King' without further qualification, you are also calling them the Monarch, and there is indeed a sitting Monarch.

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Perhaps I should start entitling myself the Delegate of The Rejected Realms, if this is how the styling conventions of TRR's paper of record work.

[North East Somerset]

Perhaps I should start entitling myself the Delegate of The Rejected Realms, if this is how the style conventions of TRR's paper of record work.

[The Sapientia]

First, in this case (as is reflected by the forum header), it was simply a case of the signature having not bee updated, NES having been the prior Delegate.

The forum header reflects his de facto title of nobility, but he still titles himself King which he is allowed to do under the Instrument of State and Government Act. If his titling is a product of not feeling ambitious enough to change his forum signature, that's his problem.

And remember, it's Captain Jack Sparrow, missy!

Second, your article refers to 'the King of Balder, North East Somerset', not a King of Balder. If you are talking about 'the King of Balder', that is the same as referring to a former American president as 'the President of the United States': they naturally have the courtesy title of being President Bush or President Clinton, but in a current affairs international news article it would be inappropriate and misleading to refer to them as 'the President of the United States'.

This would be a concern if there was a sitting de facto King. There is not. You lose! Good day sir!

Anyone else want to quibble about something absolutely trivial, in the midst of a total unilateral dismissal of a government by a monarch!?

Why yes, I'd love to!

In your flag it displays a unicorn with two fur ends coming out of the tail. According to most historical descriptions of the Unicorn, this is incorrect. Unicorns tails should be entwined, not thrown together randomly.