General Assembly Q&A

[Wrapper]

Are you allowed to write a proposal and have another nation submit it on your behalf? I'm asking because I don't wanna join the WA for security reasons (it requires my email y'know), but at the same time I want to write proposals.

Yes. Credit should be given though; e.g. “Authored by Danubian Peoples” at the end of the proposal.

[Danubian Peoples]

Thanks! I'll get to writing a proposal (and hopefully finding someone to submit and credit me for it).

[Frisbeeteria]

I don't wanna join the WA for security reasons (it requires my email y'know)

It requires AN email address. There's no requirement that you use your main or real-named account. I personally have a Gmail account devoted just to gaming. I don't even check it unless I'm expecting something - like a WA confirmation email.

[Wallenburg]

Are you allowed to write a proposal and have another nation submit it on your behalf? I'm asking because I don't wanna join the WA for security reasons (it requires my email y'know), but at the same time I want to write proposals.

Yes. Credit should be given though; e.g. “Authored by Danubian Peoples” at the end of the proposal.

That is, of course, if you are referring to having a different player submitting it. If you use a puppet, such an authorship tag would be branding.

[Wrapper]

Yes. Credit should be given though; e.g. “Authored by Danubian Peoples” at the end of the proposal.

That is, of course, if you are referring to having a different player submitting it. If you use a puppet, such an authorship tag would be branding.

Given the security concerns stated, that's how I took the question, as another player submitting it.

[Cornlind]

Thanks! I'll get to writing a proposal (and hopefully finding someone to submit and credit me for it).

Hey I can submit it for you

[Wrapper]

Such requests belong in a TG, not in the Q&A.

[Bears Armed]

That is, of course, if you are referring to having a different player submitting it. If you use a puppet, such an authorship tag would be branding.

That's not necessarily correct. If a proposal was originally drafted [and maybe even submitted, without success] using one nation, but either the original version or a modified one is later submitted using another nation belonging to the same player, then citing the first nation as author or co-author could be legal.
Precedent.

I think that, ideally, there would have to have been significant involvement by both nations separately [rather than just in a single & fairly short drafting thread] — and maybe also, as was the case for St Edmund and Bears Armed Mission, a lack of direct political connection between them, but still an explanation given for why they were cooperating on this — for it to be okay, and GenSec would have to discuss exactly where to draw the line if such a case does occur, but going by that precedent it seems potentially allowable.

[Wallenburg]

That is, of course, if you are referring to having a different player submitting it. If you use a puppet, such an authorship tag would be branding.

That's not necessarily correct. If a proposal was originally drafted [and maybe even submitted, without success] using one nation, but either the original version or a modified one is later submitted using another nation belonging to the same player, then citing the first nation as author or co-author could be legal.
Precedent.

It might be good to avoid that, nonetheless, as 8 year old precedent from a different Secretariat body and a different ruleset doesn't carry tons of weight.

I think that, ideally, there would have to have been significant involvement by both nations separately [rather than just in a single & fairly short drafting thread] — and maybe also, as was the case for St Edmund and Bears Armed Mission, a lack of direct political connection between them, but still an explanation given for why they were cooperating on this — for it to be okay, and GenSec would have to discuss exactly where to draw the line if such a case does occur, but going by that precedent it seems potentially allowable.

Agreed. Coauthorship is always a reason to place an authorship label on a resolution.

[Huffingshire]

Are there any world assembly bills dealing with historic preservation? I'm considering co-authoring a bill on this subject. Thanks!

[The Niceties of Normal Moral Constraints]

Are there any world assembly bills dealing with historic preservation? I'm considering co-authoring a bill on this subject. Thanks!

GAR #287 Cultural Site Preservation

[Huffingshire]

These people have literally thought of everything. Wow. Thanks for the find though.

[Sperio]

A new comer in my region wants to right a resolution criminalizing abortion (I will not support it)

Is there a existing resolution against what he is trying to do

[Separatist Peoples]

A new comer in my region wants to right a resolution criminalizing abortion (I will not support it)

Is there a existing resolution against what he is trying to do

There are two. GARs #128 and 286.

[SC Ambassador of Sargon Reman]

Is it easier getting the quorum for a proposal in GA than SC?

[Sierra Lyricalia]

Is it easier getting the quorum for a proposal in GA than SC?

The most important variables are "Did you send a campaign telegram to delegates" and "How well written is the resolution?" Crappy proposals are less likely to reach quorum in either branch, and proposals with a TG campaign backing them are more likely in both. If getting to quorum is the reason you're picking one branch over the other, rather than because you have an idea that the WA could benefit from passing, you're most likely wasting your time.

[Wallenburg]

Is it easier getting the quorum for a proposal in GA than SC?

I would figure that they are about the same. Why?

Is it easier getting the quorum for a proposal in GA than SC?

The most important variables are "Did you send a campaign telegram to delegates" and "How well written is the resolution?" Crappy proposals are less likely to reach quorum in either branch, and proposals with a TG campaign backing them are more likely in both. If getting to quorum is the reason you're picking one branch over the other, rather than because you have an idea that the WA could benefit from passing, you're most likely wasting your time.

^^This.

[SC Ambassador of Sargon Reman]

Is it easier getting the quorum for a proposal in GA than SC?

The most important variables are "Did you send a campaign telegram to delegates" and "How well written is the resolution?" Crappy proposals are less likely to reach quorum in either branch, and proposals with a TG campaign backing them are more likely in both. If getting to quorum is the reason you're picking one branch over the other, rather than because you have an idea that the WA could benefit from passing, you're most likely wasting your time.

That's not the reason why. I just heard a rumor that it was and wanted to know for myself.
Thank you

[Cosmopolitan borovan]

The most important variables are "Did you send a campaign telegram to delegates" and "How well written is the resolution?" Crappy proposals are less likely to reach quorum in either branch, and proposals with a TG campaign backing them are more likely in both. If getting to quorum is the reason you're picking one branch over the other, rather than because you have an idea that the WA could benefit from passing, you're most likely wasting your time.

That's not the reason why. I just heard a rumor that it was and wanted to know for myself.
Thank you

They should still be the same but varies on author and proposal. It may seem easier because more proposals in ga have to undergo experience but sc still have bad proposal possible in quorom like self commend and condemn random nations.

[Lord Dominator]

That's not the reason why. I just heard a rumor that it was and wanted to know for myself.
Thank you

They should still be the same but varies on author and proposal. It may seem easier because more proposals in ga have to undergo experience but sc still have bad proposal possible in quorom like self commend and condemn random nations.

All other things being equal, getting something to quorum is the same difficulty in both chambers. The GA and SC don't have differences in getting bad proposals, aside from cosmetic differences in what is available in either chamber.

[Forensatha]

I understand that the GA Secretariat is very busy but when one of you get a moment could you please review my draft on the Repealing Preventing Desertification? Its either at the bottom of first page or top of the second.

Thank you

[Cosmopolitan borovan]

I understand that the GA Secretariat is very busy but when one of you get a moment could you please review my draft on the Repealing Preventing Desertification? Its either at the bottom of first page or top of the second.

Thank you

The GA Secretariat deals with legality of the proposal. They are not obligated to review if the proposal is good but can look if it's legal.

[Sperio]

Is there an existing WA resolution about state sponsored violation of human rights?

[Saranidia]

Can I have a list of resolutions about Islamaphobia?

[Separatist Peoples]

Can I have a list of resolutions about Islamaphobia?

There are none that deal directly with Islamaphobia. Charter on Civil Rights deals generally with discrimination of all kinds.