The League & Concord | Reunification with Eladria

[Applebania]

Because I think certain people have forgotten, I'm going to remind everyone here that NationStates is ultimately just a game. A browser game that was initially intended as an advertisement for a book that most of us haven't even read. So if you ever find yourself about to doxx someone over beef from a fucking browser game, please consider not doing that.

[Rhaza]

Because I think certain people have forgotten, I'm going to remind everyone here that NationStates is ultimately just a game. A browser game that was initially intended as an advertisement for a book that most of us haven't even read. So if you ever find yourself about to doxx someone over beef from a fucking browser game, please consider not doing that.

Sleet honest to God thinks what she did was an act of activism, as demonstrated by the logs I have of her talking about this. Rosa wanted to save the info to harass Creeper because it was "personally daming" or "icky".

None of the content supports that conclusion, though it's obviously shitty either way.

[J o J]

Because I think certain people have forgotten, I'm going to remind everyone here that NationStates is ultimately just a game. A browser game that was initially intended as an advertisement for a book that most of us haven't even read. So if you ever find yourself about to doxx someone over beef from a fucking browser game, please consider not doing that.

Sleet honest to God thinks what she did was an act of activism, as demonstrated by the logs I have of her talking about this. Rosa wanted to save the info to harass Creeper because it was "personally daming" or "icky".

None of the content supports that conclusion, though it's obviously shitty either way.

The fact that Sleet doxxed somebody over basically nothing, and then proceeded to delude herself into thinking it was some righteous act of activism, only reinforces my earlier statement about how users like this are a public safety hazard to all of us. People like Sleet who dox other users over a damn browser game, or contribute to the distribution of PII without consent like IMPC, should have no place on the site in order to protect other users from coming into contact with dangerous individuals who may later dox them too over nothing.

[Rhaza]

For the record Rosa has been permanently banned from BoM and I understand that that have their own post in the works.

I do have some concerns (ie that it looked to me like she was going to get away with the Creeper thing and only got banned due to additional stuff) and think some apologies are very much owed, but the important thing is she’s banned and we can wait for their statement and evaluate it from there.

[Deadmask]

The fact that Sleet doxxed somebody over basically nothing, and then proceeded to delude herself into thinking it was some righteous act of activism, only reinforces my earlier statement about how users like this are a public safety hazard to all of us. People like Sleet who dox other users over a damn browser game, or contribute to the distribution of PII without consent like IMPC, should have no place on the site in order to protect other users from coming into contact with dangerous individuals who may later dox them too over nothing.

Almost makes you consider that BoM should really take a step back and reflect on the type of environment they’re fostering both on and especially off site. The way that other players are talked about, portrayed, and demonized because of IC politics quickly becomes toxic, clearly. There were multiple individuals involved in this situation who all reacted the wrong way in response to the doxxing posts, and that’s a problem that doesn’t resolve itself with an apology. That’s a community culture that’s built up over time.

[Ostlantis]

The fact that Sleet doxxed somebody over basically nothing, and then proceeded to delude herself into thinking it was some righteous act of activism, only reinforces my earlier statement about how users like this are a public safety hazard to all of us. People like Sleet who dox other users over a damn browser game, or contribute to the distribution of PII without consent like IMPC, should have no place on the site in order to protect other users from coming into contact with dangerous individuals who may later dox them too over nothing.

Almost makes you consider that BoM should really take a step back and reflect on the type of environment they’re fostering both on and especially off site. The way that other players are talked about, portrayed, and demonized because of IC politics quickly becomes toxic, clearly. There were multiple individuals involved in this situation who all reacted the wrong way in response to the doxxing posts, and that’s a problem that doesn’t resolve itself with an apology. That’s a community culture that’s built up over time.

I wish there was a way to like forum posts because this post sums up my thoughts succinctly.

[Quebecshire]

2,490 Days

This will be my last address as a Consul of The League & Concord.

On March 16th, 2018, the Office of the Consulate was established as part of a complete overhaul of our region’s governing structure to combat inactivity and decline after two uncontested Presidential elections. Long ago it was evidence that this leap of faith, uprooting and rebuilding our institutions from the ground up, was a success. Since then, I have served on the Consulate in some capacity for all 2,490 days of the Consulate’s existence.

Our community has existed for nearly nine years, a milestone achieved by very few regions, let alone at the size or with the activity consistency of ours. That said, final stage of regional success - the only one not yet achieved by our community in my mind, is success beyond the direct involvement of the Founder. Regions like Europeia and 10000 Islands are the most prominent examples of this, and that longevity is only achieved with an incredible combination of skill, dedication, and frankly fortune by certain regional communities. We’ve hit everything else I could ask for: incredible population, military power, roleplay enrichment, WA engagement and recognition, and stopping short of that final rubicon of success is not how we’ve governed this community before.

The next Consulate, of Anjan Kloss, Spode Humbled Minions / Mechanocracy, and my successor is the best suited team to confront this challenge. Spode has been an unwaveringly loyal member of this community since 2016 - a steady hand of simple competence, and as one of our strongest remaining veterans he has a critical part to play in this next Consulate. Anjan Kloss has been my chosen successor for years. There’s little to say that hasn’t already been said, he has the best slate of leadership qualities anyone could ask for and he is most suited to carry on our legacy of service, patriotism, and compassion in our regions. My successor has my full confidence, and I look forward to watching the progress of this Consulate as a team, and providing my guidance when it is sought.

The successor to my seat on the Consulate will be announced by Chief Consul Anjan Kloss on Saturday, January 11th. They were selected some time ago and have been added to Consulate spaces, functioning as a Consul-in-training to this point. The gap in time being so we can celebrate their appointment uniquely, as they well deserve. I ask everyone in the region, from residents to high executive officials, to give this new Consulate the support they need and deserve to lead you all.

As my final act as Consul of the Republic, I announce that we’ve amended the Constitution of the Republic, adding Article Five to ensure this change in status is clean.

ARTICLE FIVE - THE FOUNDER

I. The Founder of the regions is Quebecshire, equally known as Fort Concord.

II. Due to mechanical convenience and necessity, the Founder should be considered a permanent advisor to the Consulate.

III. The Founder will be the Governor of The League. Should Concord ever forfeit Frontier status the Founder is to be designated Governor of Concord. The Founder will maintain a regional officer post in Concord for administrative needs, with all available permissions.

IV. The Founder has a series of responsibilities to the region, including,


a. Maintenance of the regional officers in regions where they hold Executive authority,

b. Appoint a minimum of one Successor in the regions they are Governor,

c. Properly maintaining the master copy of this document in dispatch,

d. Coordinate smooth replacements to any lapsing critical infrastructure in the regions,

V. The Founder should exercise their mechanical authorities at the behest of the Consulate.

Thank you for a wonderful 6 years and 10 months of service.

Sincerely,

Quebecshire / Fort Concord

Founder
Chief Consul Emeritus (x2)
Consul Emeritus
Citizen

Chairman of the National Committee on Reconstruction
President (x3)
Vice President
Chief Justice
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Public Relations
Director of Homeland Security
General of the Armed Forces
LDF Honors (x22)

[The Eltran]

Gagium, Makasta, or NSA?

[Grea Kriopia]

Well done and well said. Beginning a new chapter as a leader in NS is never easy and I hope you can look back satisfied in your work to bring TL&C to new heights. Best wishes to whatever you do next, Quebec, and to your successor as they take on their new position.

[Adkissa]

Sometime around when I made my first nation I looked around The League and noticed that Quebec was on the WFE as Consul. Four years later, it’ll be odd to see him not having that title.

Congratulations on almost seven years of service, and best wishes to your successor. It’ll be fun to see where the winds take things.

[Pauline Bonaparte]

Best of luck in your future endeavors!

[Jar Wattinree]

Sometime around when I made my first nation I looked around The League and noticed that Quebec was on the WFE as Consul. Four years later, it’ll be odd to see him not having that title.

Congratulations on almost seven years of service, and best wishes to your successor. It’ll be fun to see where the winds take things.

Certain people in the NPO felt the same when East Durthang passed the seat to Xoriet.

Congratulations are in order for a long and successful tenure, Quebec!

[The Ambis]

Major props Queb. Congrats on a long a tenured career

[Aleister]

I haven't been around for the majority of your tenure, but it's clear that you've already accomplished much more in your time here than most do in a decade. I'm sure you'll be successful in whatever you set your mind to next. Congrats!

[Varanius]

Hail!

[Matthew the Man]

Congrats to a good friend on an outstanding 7-year career in TL&C. Hail!

[Badger]

Q great work on building up this region! You have been an exemplar in region building. Best of luck in your future.

[Earthly Cossack]

Best of luck on future endeavors wherever that may lie!
And much appreciating your service to TL&C and overall NSGP.

[Elite]

Congratulations, Queb, on a phenomenal run. I look forward to seeing how Kivu steers TL&C.

[Haymarket Riot]

Quebec, I first met you when the League was small and we were just two kids in different RP regions. Even back then, I could tell how much you cared about The League and its community. Over the years, you grew it into something that's never been seen before on NationStates. Glad to hear you've gotten your community to a place where you're ready to hand it off to newer folks.

I'll eagerly await sending my congratulations to your successor!

[New England INC]

You have done an excellent job as Consul and a long record to prove it, may you and your successor have the best of luck in future endeavours.

[Mechanocracy]

Reposting from our DMs-

Surviv.io coming back on the day of your resignation has to be some sort of digital good omen lol

Seriously though, what are the odds of the .io game that formed like the core of regional culture for several years returning just as you retire! :p
Can't wait to see what you achieve in Perdition.

o7

[Zerph]

Congratulations and good work on your long tenure bringing The League to the heights it has reached. I look forward to and wish you well in your future endeavors, and in watching your soon to be announced successor fill your shoes and bring The League forward into the future :]

[Belleroph]

Congratulations on everything you have accomplished with The League in the past almost 7 years! I look forward to seeing what the Consulate will accomplish in the future.

[Quebecshire]

Thank you for the well-wishes everyone. I was initially going to stay on the Consulate for a bit longer (we hadn't really settled on a specific timeline, it was open to ranging from weeks to maybe a month+), but once we added my successor to the channel they hit the ground running with so many good ideas and contributions, it felt right to give them the real spot sooner, and I decided yesterday that it was the day to do it. I'm very excited for this next lineup.

With that, here's a graph Spode pulled yesterday, made by Terranihil, to visualize how long it's been.