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Jolthig
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Posts: 18609
Founded: Aug 31, 2010
Democratic Socialists

What keeps you in NationStates?

Postby Jolthig » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:32 am

What keeps you in NationStates?

NationStates has been a major factor in my formation of my personal views on the world. I have benefitted from it, learning various political ideologies from it (alongside Wikipedia), made many friends, and while I hardly RP anymore, I remain here on General to remain informed in the world news, have intellectual discussions with people (as it helps me to be more precise with my speaking), and benefit from the atmosphere here.

You?
Panentheist • Star Wars fan • metaphysics philosophy • thinker • activist • more on my personal views here

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Hermitius
Spokesperson
 
Posts: 150
Founded: Jul 08, 2022
Ex-Nation

Postby Hermitius » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:36 am

the masculine urge to become the most condemned man on NS
hello there
A Class 1.125 Here Civilization according to this index.
Alignment: Lawful Good/Lawful Neutral
(http://easydamus.com/alignmenttest.html)
the 2 people i hate the most are weebs and nazis in that order
You are invited to The GARFIELD.!
berbana's waid waz bwad

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Simonia
Minister
 
Posts: 2041
Founded: Aug 13, 2023
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby Simonia » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:37 am

First of all, before I came to NationStates, I was a hardcore Drawception player and loved the forums. And when ai found NationStates, I created a bunch of puppets just to do issues. But then, I found out NS's forums are a lot better than Drawception's as Drawception forums prohibit roleplay and the creation of new games and are a lot less active than NS forums. So I spent a lot of time in the forums. And then Z-Day, along with some new friends I made in Friendly Pacifists, made me addicted to NationStates.
Oh, and Majestia. I want to keep in power just in case. And my aspirations to get as much population as possible.
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Hello there. I'm Simonia.
Our nation has twenty-one provinces, four regions, and four capitals.
And before you ask, Pink Castle City is called that for its pink castle, Pink Castle City's main building.
Simonian News: Goodbye. | Here it is, Aurevbush. Libriano, you’re on the thumbnail. Azurnailia, you’re briefly mentioned in two scenes.
Our IC puppets are Payonia and Floricia-Leanna.
The regions were created when they were unclaimed.
Our three-letter code is SMN.
I have a YT.
Feel free to TG me.
They ruined NS, I ”colonized” these, they’re cool, they’re my variations, they’re my nicknames, they’re soldiers, they don’t exist.
Our TG inbox is named Ingrid.
NS stats left NationStates.

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Dumb Ideologies
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Posts: 46436
Founded: Sep 30, 2007
Mother Knows Best State

Postby Dumb Ideologies » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:37 am

1) This is the first website that I made an account on
2) I don't like new things
Are these "human rights" in the room with us right now?
★彡 Professional pessimist. Reactionary socialist and gamer liberationist. Coffee addict. Fun at parties 彡★
Freedom is when people agree with you, and the more people you can force to act like they agree the freer society is
You are the trolley problem's conductor. You could stop the train in time but you do not. Nobody knows you're part of the equation. You satisfy your bloodlust and get away with it every time

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Galactic Powers
Diplomat
 
Posts: 541
Founded: Mar 29, 2020
Iron Fist Consumerists

Postby Galactic Powers » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:38 am

People I’ve met and political debate that’s better than the regular echo chambers at any rate.
Some OOC things. Dominioan’s new nation - Est. Dec 9, 2019
Boomer Sooner, Chop On.
^ Here's what those mean ^
Founder and King of the former Bluecrown Keep
Canons: Dominioan (IOC RP) - Dominioan (Personal) - 1AP Dominioan

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British Arzelentaxmacone
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Posts: 10611
Founded: May 12, 2023
Iron Fist Consumerists

Postby British Arzelentaxmacone » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:40 am

Personally, I remain active on NS due to the RP and maintaining my region, as well as the community here which I find supportive and friendly.
Too authoritarian? Yeah I get that a lot.

Proud Co-founder of the GSC, member to the ISD and IED, observer to the CSL and Illion League, 1st signatory to the Shieldstan declaration of banning slavery and author of the Proclamation on the Rights of the Individual.

Stats and NS classification not canon.

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Eragon Island
Minister
 
Posts: 3249
Founded: Dec 07, 2021
Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Eragon Island » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:41 am

It is funny. Also, RPs.

Also, I like writing shitty factbooks.
Flags I made
Trying my hand at a new way to write lore, 'cause I suck in more common ways
I'm open for TGs, especially for flags. Dunno what to do with my lore. Oh, I'm back, I guess.
Old Signature

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Shearoa
Secretary
 
Posts: 29
Founded: Sep 16, 2023
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Shearoa » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:42 am

I don't normally post in General threads, but here we are.

For me, it's mainly been F7 and the demanding urge to flesh out my increasingly brewing worldbuilding ideas I have for my nation that have motivated me to still reside within NS.

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East Wabbinge
Lobbyist
 
Posts: 20
Founded: Dec 17, 2021
Authoritarian Democracy

Postby East Wabbinge » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:45 am

My hatred for communism.
Magna Caesaris potentia nos salvet!

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Socalist Republic Of Mercenaries
Senator
 
Posts: 4075
Founded: Aug 30, 2022
Corrupt Dictatorship

Postby Socalist Republic Of Mercenaries » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:45 am

RPs, they hone in my writing skills, simple as is.
Guy living in the US - Nation (partially?) reflects my views (to an extent)
A bunch of space mercs Authoritarian oligarchy led by Karl von Larenz
Member of KTO, Founder of FWC
★☆★ STRATUSIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC ★☆★
"Ein Partei, Eine Stimme, Eins Rodina!"

Stratusian infantryman tries Lunchly for first time "Shit's worse than our rations." he says | Local farmer arrested for using stolen 120MT nuclear warhead to power home.| PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE INTERIOR SECURITY BUREAU: THERE ARE NO FEMBOYS IN MAID UNIFORMS IN OUR MILITARY FACILITIES PLEASE STOP BREAKING IN.

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Zubimendi
Civilian
 
Posts: 1
Founded: Jan 04, 2024
Ex-Nation

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Postby Zubimendi » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:47 am

idj

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The Astral Mandate
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Posts: 2460
Founded: Nov 30, 2022
Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Astral Mandate » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:50 am

I kinda stick around General so that I can occasionally drop in my two cents, and F7 just for fun.
On International Incidents I stay because of a desire to heal the wounds in that community.
MT, borderline PMT (Year: 2023)
Founder of the Rigel Pact, an organization dedicated to, basically, spreading peace and preventing the apocalypse.
Co- Founder of the Agricultural Research Organization, dedicated to producing the best fruit varieties in the world.
Left/Right: -7.25
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.74
"Aggression benefits the despot: therefore, work for freedom is work for peace." -Me

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-Astoria-
Negotiator
 
Posts: 5665
Founded: Oct 27, 2019
Left-wing Utopia

Postby -Astoria- » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:54 am

The long-running urge to finish the out-of-hand monster of worldbuilding this thing (which has been put on the back burner for quite a while) — on the other hand, F7 does make for a good enough time-sink.
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The Astral Mandate
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Posts: 2460
Founded: Nov 30, 2022
Left-wing Utopia

Postby The Astral Mandate » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:57 am

-Astoria- wrote:The long-running urge to finish the out-of-hand monster of worldbuilding this thing (which has been put on the back burner for quite a while) — on the other hand, F7 does make for a good enough time-sink.

real
MT, borderline PMT (Year: 2023)
Founder of the Rigel Pact, an organization dedicated to, basically, spreading peace and preventing the apocalypse.
Co- Founder of the Agricultural Research Organization, dedicated to producing the best fruit varieties in the world.
Left/Right: -7.25
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.74
"Aggression benefits the despot: therefore, work for freedom is work for peace." -Me

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Tabako
Chargé d'Affaires
 
Posts: 399
Founded: Nov 21, 2023
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Tabako » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:57 am

Addiction
PROUD TABAKI FOOTSOLDIER
Farea Land is my ex-main nation
Religious value, Political values, Marxist somehow?, Egalitarian
Game info:
Flag of Tabako/Azucar up close
Tabako is also known as Islas de Azucar, due to it's past sugarcane plantations run by slave owners up to early 19th century
Tabako is a set of islands replacing the Canary Islands.

Other puppets: True Heaven, Islas de Azucar, North Red Vietnam, South Yellow Vietnam, Canton-Hainan, Farea Land, Tova-2075, Lodamun, Daro, this one and

Flag idea for Canton-Hainan

God bless you :)

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Quasi-Stellar Star Civilizations
Minister
 
Posts: 2233
Founded: Apr 06, 2022
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby Quasi-Stellar Star Civilizations » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:58 am

Roleplay, and the sheer amount of lore that I have planned for the next year.

That, and running the The Outer Rim.
Just a guy who likes science fiction and has big ambitons
A Class .363 Civilization according to this index.
NS stats are not canon with the exception of the rights thingy.
If you want help with space-based worldbuilding, combat strategy, or technology, feel free to TG me.
Member of the FWC.
CNN General: New threat looms as mysterious invader discovered at the edge of the galaxy | Spacers' offer to open trade rejected | CNN Politics: Councilor Voll accused of financial fraud; trial to begin in three weeks | CNN Commerce: Centauri bid to build expedition ships to the Small Magellanic Cloud accepted | Itzgari War: Negotiations currently taking place at Hesperides

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Sempi Archipelago
Spokesperson
 
Posts: 141
Founded: Dec 13, 2023
Ex-Nation

Postby Sempi Archipelago » Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:59 am

The CHAOTIC forums
THE SEMPI ARCHIPELAGO
"La beauté de l'azur tropical, l'esprit de l'aventure."
Fact Friday: My pride flag is demi, not ace.
silly Pacific archipelago with 102 tiny islands and 6 big ones = 108 islands
Please do not look at my 50 quesa banknote unless you want nightmares for life. I mean it.
/| • • |\ This is Spidey. He is on a journey to explore every forum nation! Put Spidey in your Sig so he can
/| ___ |\ fulfill his lifelong dreams!

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Southglory
Diplomat
 
Posts: 522
Founded: Oct 31, 2023
Left-Leaning College State

Postby Southglory » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:03 am

My eternal fight with boredom, and honestly he packs a mean right hook, also its kinda winning (but I didn't hear no bell).
May we be opponents in peace and friends in arms.

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New Stonkopolis
Envoy
 
Posts: 316
Founded: Sep 20, 2022
Father Knows Best State

Postby New Stonkopolis » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:08 am

The people, mostly. I've made friends here, and it's worth keeping them around.
The forums also really help keep me here.
There's also my eternal love for creating Rp's, I've made like 4 separate ones.
Oh, and the want and need to feel belonging in a region here, I just keep moving for my quest to take part in an active region.

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Cyptopir
Ambassador
 
Posts: 1795
Founded: Oct 26, 2023
Compulsory Consumerist State

Postby Cyptopir » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:08 am

I don't know, the forums ig
Cyptopir
Henchman in the Palmetto Mafia, Levy in the AEK and Officer (x2) in the Rejected Realms.
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Opinions (objectively correct):
Fascism is bad. :)
You are you. Who you are is solely up to you, and no one else can tell you who you are.
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
As much wood as a woodchuck could chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
Here's a word of advice; try to avoid any regions on this list and any other regions associated with them. (Credits to Improper Classifications)
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Death to Spidey.
Ugh. ತʍತ
Any opinions shared are my own. I do not speak for any region or organization I'm involved in unless specified.

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Vologda State
Spokesperson
 
Posts: 175
Founded: Jun 26, 2023
Democratic Socialists

Postby Vologda State » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:11 am

Many things. Forum, mostly F7, own region, people, maps. Because of this, I don't want to leave the NS.
Second People's Republic of Vologda State
Governor of the Confederation of Northern Regions
The cheapest trout we have!
My forums:
Best NSPlayer

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Neptunian Military Administration
Bureaucrat
 
Posts: 64
Founded: Aug 08, 2020
Civil Rights Lovefest

Postby Neptunian Military Administration » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:12 am

Addiction.
Neptunian Military Administration

Resident of TNP

Long live Neptune!

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Adharcaili
Diplomat
 
Posts: 608
Founded: Dec 23, 2023
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby Adharcaili » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:15 am

The aliens forcing me to gather intel on hum-------*blam*
The alternate official name is Tír na nÓg. Elves, leprechauns, dragons, and a bunch of other fictional creatures are real. The nation name is technically "Adharcáilí," (pronounced "ay-er-KOH-li") with accents over the third A and second I. However, Nationstates doesn't allow accents in nation names, so that's why I don't have them in the nation name. If you would like to refer to Adharcáilí correctly though, use the accents.
Flags|Leader|Camera Roll

I will ruthlessly nickname you
You’re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on
Adharcáilí (Tír na nÓg)

Fáilte go Tír na nÓg
The nation of Adharcáilí is basically a unified Ireland
but more fairytale-y
Maireann croí éadrom i bhfad

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Gaybeans
Diplomat
 
Posts: 661
Founded: Dec 17, 2022
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Gaybeans » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:17 am

The constant whispering of my sins that cannot be atoned.

Seriously though, unsure. It's a nice distraction and I like using the worldbuilding aspect as a way to improve my writing. I like the forum games and some people are genuinely a delight to interact with

Like, for all the ceaseless whining about summies, do y'all know how creative you are? I've read some amazing writing, seen coding and artistic talent and some of you are making your own languages from scratch!

Sure, we are all at different levels but we can use that to our advantage, of pushing ourselves to create bigger and better things. It's wonderful.
]|I{------» i just haven't learned how to be human as you are yet «------}I|[
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The BlAAtschApen
Technical Moderator
 
Posts: 63699
Founded: Antiquity
Anarchy

Postby The BlAAtschApen » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:24 am

Sedge has too much dirt on me.
The Blaatschapen should resign

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