Alba and Cymru wrote:*Deep Breath*
Allow me to put this to rest, OOC.
I apologize for sending a few delegates two counter-campaign telegrams. I had originally sent one to all delegates approximately 24 hours after the repeal had been submitted, and I waited another 24 before I politely asked delegates who have approved to reconsider. In hindsight, this was the incorrect move. I should have had other people have a hand in this campaign. I was unaware that individual telegrams are considered second telegrams on top of a mass campaign. My fault.
Second, for those who are accusing me of badge-hunting, this is not at all true. I already have the badge, so my nation stats have nothing to lose if this repeal passes. The reason why I am defending this proposal is the same reason any other author would. This issue in particular is a special interest of mine both in-game and irl. I'm not defending a badge, I'm defending a position.
Lastly, no matter what I say in regards to this repeal on this thread, we all know that this will be submitted anyways. I could rewrite the Bible itself on why MIDTA should stand, but I'm not ever going to change the flair from "Draft" to "Abandoned". Hence why I have not vocalized my opinion on this particular proposal.
Again, I was unaware that individual telegrams are weighed the same as a mass-campaign when it comes to counter-campaigning. I received a telegram hours ago to not do that again, so I concede. I apologize if I had annoyed anybody, and I apologize for breaking the rules.
OOC:
If you made legitimate points, I might abandon it. You haven't. To me, your telegram reads as disingenuous - especially since you did not approach me regarding your concerns, thus making me unable to respond to your concerns, and detracting from the overall quality of the draft. The fact that it may or may not change the submission of this proposal is irrelevant.
I stand by my statement that if you truly believed that my repeal mischaracterized your resolution, you would've submitted a legality challenge, which you did not do.