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Do you really respect someone? Do you admire someone or their hard work? Then use this thread to thank them. Right now we live in uncertain times, the world we create is the one we make. We should spread as much gratitude as we can. Recognize someone in the thread below, list out why they mean something to the region, to you or to thank them for contributions.

@Bran Astor You've been one of my closest friends. This was the case before you were my boss. This will be the case after you're my boss. While you're my boss here, you've been one of the best people that I've served under. I like that you challenge me to think in new ways, and I like that you allow me to challenge you as well. I like that we can have very frank discussions and as much as I've be annoyed for a brief couple days, you're always ready for the next discussion that I bring up. You're a true comrade and friend.

There are so many people I could thank here. TWP is filled to overflowing with good people. I really am blessed to have been "born" in this region. So one person .... hmmm ... I think I would like to thank @Big Bad Badger. When I was a noob, he was the TWPAF Commander and tried to teach me raiding. I stunk at that, but he saw potential in me in other ways and stuck with me, mentoring me when he became delegate and including me in his plans. In addition to helping me personally in NS, he has been a huge asset to the region. His reforms began our TWP renaissance. Even after his delegacy, he has continued to be active and supportive. Thanks, Badger!

Firstly, I thank @Saint Mark. I joined NS at the time of Halo's reign as Delegate. He showed me that there was a lot more of NS beyond issues, and encouraged me to become a citizen and join the Discord server and forums. Although the delegate change happened not much time after that, I still remember Halo's delegacy, and I thank him for helping me. I also thank @Ark for introducing me to Foreign Affairs, which was the first ministry I decided to join, and I thank @Bran Astor for being an amazing Delegate and helping me with the Speaker position after I was elected, such as giving me ideas on how to start the Regional Commendations. Furthermore, I also thank @Reçueçn, @Elegarth, @TUMS and @Mediobogdum for being Trading Cards players that constantly trade cards with me and help keep the TWP Card Channel in Discord active. From all these card farmers, I think I should especially thank @Reçueçn for also encouraging me when I was seeking the last cards for my TWP S1 collection, giving me ideas to contact the players who had these rare cards, and showing me some tools to make card farming faster and less boring. It is important to say, though, that those are all individual players. I thank the West Pacific as a whole for being a wonderful region! Without you all, TWP wouldn't be the same.

Here is some more. @Dalimbarwhile threatening to purge me is an amusing, steady snarky consistent resource and asset to the region. While he may threaten, he has the region's interests best at heart, infamous as almost "evil" Dilber in a sense, his hard working talent leads to the protection of our region. His humor, his participation keeps the region going, while he does quite a bit in the background, I appreciate his opinion, snark and general contribution to the region. People keep the community going, whether in obvious ways, behind the scene, whether in being a pillar of community. TWP would not be the same without trying to bedazzle Dali's banhammer. Dali is a significant and important member of this community that I am lucky to know (seriously). @Fujai is extremely hard working. He is always coming up with new ideas for culture, promoting activity within the region and with the newspaper. He has amazing skills and he is just a joy to watch work. He clearly knows what he is doing, and he is a remarkable individual. He is kind, good-hearted, humorous and full of snark.

@Dilberis the most amazing boss that I have had the pleasure of working for in this game. He inspires me to do work without ending. He is my best friend, he is loyal as hell, he is always willing to give himself to a dedicated cause. He is truly one of the kindest and heart of gold people I have ever met.

Just a newbie here looking to learn and interact more with this great region! I chose TWP since it has the best maps among the Pacific regions I am a relatively big fan of anime (not so much of a manga fan though) and play some board games here and there (I frequent Board Game Arena a lot) - so if you're also into those things, we'll probably get along nicely! Hopefully you are all doing well despite COVID-19 forcing us to retreat back to our homes. Stay safe everyone!

hello, TWP some probably already know me by this name for months but, i never actually introduce myself in this forum (since it's internet so, just jump in) because i don't know the buttons are, where the right link and, most thread is still oblivious to me so, i abandon it a bit. sorry for the rudeness. after a "divine intervention" or as i called it "contemplating my life" i decided to look up on this forum again and finally figure it out (well, half of it). ok, introduction.... hello, my nation is Surroosia [sur.ru.sia]. The first major event i have been in was a "Festival of Three Perfection" i won for Photography and Graphic Design in Art division . was part of the Resistance "Anti-Crabs" when TWP got crabs so, we dine some and the rest is trebuchet-ed. What else? oh, born and raised in TWP. that's all. If anything missed, simply ask. thanks for reading this daft introduction.

Dilber shocked after a 4 week reprieve of slime returning en masse.

Hi there! I'm also new, hopefully we get along well here! And stay safe

Currently having a disco party in one of our nation's premier destroyers! Hop on board within the next 3 loops of Earth, Wind, and Fire's album "I Am" and get a chance to win a month's supply of glow sticks! And some new friends, of course.

Bingsearching and his associated account has been banned for attempting to evade a discord ban by creating a persona on the forum and applying for citizenship with that second account.

Condemn Dalimbar is a good place to start. The problem is, I've heard some non-TWP members were also thinking of it, so not sure how it goes. My opinion is that those commendations/condemnations should definitely be done by us, for us.

A repository of the creations created by Dilber and Mia.

This creativity reminds me of a story from long ago in NS. In 2005, then Equilism President and Admin Nooterland issued a decree to ensure all forum members maintained a proper avatar, rather than leaving the default icon on their account. All who failed to comply were enriched with a new avatar created by Noot's 2 year old daughter. It was an effective decree.

Hello TWP! Just saying hi, I'm here for Nomic.

Nomic has proven popular. We've attracted two non-TWPers now. @Reçueçn, once this game has ended, we absolutely ought to start on NSNomic.

International Racing? That was me, I think that was the only place where I went by International Racing. Incidentally, I moved International Racing to The New Meritocracy.

Commend Winnipeg Nominee: Winnipeg Proposed by: Giovanniland Passed: 4th April 2020 For: 17 (100.00%) Against: 0 (0.00%)

Indy, it is so good to see you back with us! I hope your visit becomes permanent residence. If not, I hope we can offer some distraction from pesky RL. Welcome back!

People of The West Pacific: The time has come to put forth an organized effort to get badges for members of our region! This thread will be a starting point, a place for us to bounce ideas around and get started. Use this thread to suggest who should receive a commendation or condemnation, and what might be included in such a resolution. This thread will also be used to keep track of drafts and future plans. Here are some ideas to get us started: Condemn Neenee Condemn Dalimbar Commend Darkesia Condemn Wickedly Evil People And, my most ambitious goal: Commend The West Pacific So, TWP! Let's get started. Let's work some magic together!

Dilber is pretty great, and welcome back! Just blame him for everything like I do.

I love the condemn Eli idea! "EDIT: regarding the Eli/Wickedly Evil People coup in TWP began around early January 2009 and included the disbandment of the West Pacific Liberation Force but wasn't treated as a coup until around 19th February 2009, when they attempted to dissolve the Senate. There was a 'Committee for Public Safety' supporting Eli comprised of That Called the Vlagh, Poo Dynasty, NeeNee, Transberia, Fae, Westwind, Biyah and Kickingandscreaming. Members of the North Pacific Army were originally involved in a plan to refound the West Pacific Liberation Force as a guerrilla force alongside disgruntled TWP natives and The United Kingdom but the operation was overruled by Sydia (who was acting delegate of TNP at the time)" - Source Here and here have stuff on the TWP Triumvirate. - Bormiar

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Hi I joined nationstate a day ago and I just wanted to introduce my nation, the Confederacy of Zoran.

Hello, welcome to TWP! Glad to have you here! TWP is like family. Welcome.

Team Autumn! Like Fujai, Autumn is my second favorite season behind winter (I would love a snowy winter! We just get free cold weather, not exciting. I still love it tho). Summer is hell and feeling autumn coming back to town feel just magical with its colors, not to mention I can sleep covered again hehe

I would rather support a GA proposal than this.

It is that time again! Since @Dilber is intent on trolling me this week with crabs, we decided to write him a slime haiku. Slime is thick and cold Slime is not always stickySlime is very cool

Hi from the lands of Daskel! We are a developing nation, with a capital city and province called, unironically (I swear I did this before joining NationStates!) Astor City. Currently working on civil rights, the nation strives to be a place where inclusion and culture is the key. We love killer whales with passion! (Also love dachshunds with passion, but oh well, let's call those little legged friends our "off of record" national dog?). I am new in this game, but I'm learning the ropes of this diverse user made universe. Current activity: Chocolate shipping to Darkesia

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Welcome to the forum! Excited to have you join nomic. Congrats on vice secretary general by the way!

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Want to get involved with the ministry of World Assembly Recruitment? At WAR we're all about Building the delegate's endorsement count Recruiting nations to join our ranks as citizens and become part of the Hall of Nations Maintaining activity in the region Opposing the GA's overreach on regional and national sovereignty Supporting SC efforts to recognize TWP nations and our allies If that sounds good to you, then join us! Simply state your nation name, Discord tag, and say what position you're interested in as a reply to this thread. Open Positions: Regional Guide: As a Regional Guide, your duty will be to seek out new nations and reach out to them, encouraging them to integrate into TWP's community. Everyone is welcome to join this program, especially nations that are themselves new to the region. GA Liaison: The GA Liaison will be tasked with helping to draft GA repeals and act as an advisor on GA matters. We're looking for someone with some GA experience who is willing to help craft repeals for this position. SC Liaison: The SC Liaison will be tasked with helping to draft SC resolutions and act as an advisor on SC matters. We're looking for someone with some SC experience for this position. WAR Staffer: The WAR Staffer position is the most flexible position of all. WAR staffers will not have a consistent or regular job to do, but indicate that they are willing to help in WAR activities when asked. They will be given different tasks at the Minister's and Deputy Minister's discretion. They may be tasked with helping in resolution-crafting or in recruitment-based activities, or other miscellaneous ministry goals. Anyone and everyone is welcome to apply for this position.

I actually remember your name!

Welcome back! Although I don't remember you by name, it's great to see you here again.

Welcome back!

As I have been tasked, I shall take to this project. For those intending to help, I have little experience with the process of drafting or campaigning for an SC resolution. If anyone with access to this thread would like to bring forward any suggestions, they are always welcomed. I will start this process with some research. A quick and cursory google has given the following previous attempts or discussions: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=462483 _______________________ ______________________ https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=273454 And some responses from Dali and other Primary info in that thread: I did not coup, but I was assisting both the Coalition side and the Sedge/Milograd sides at the same time. In the Sedge case, he had only contacted us the last day of his Delegacy, thus assistance was limited. I had acted as an observer in the Milograd case until the Coalition started to get its act together, and then worked with Biyah and a few others to put an end to it. You were in the counter-coup, so you will remember what was going on. So these should be reworded to say that he has either supported or been involved in a coup in all 9 except The Pacific, but not both. And that's assuming that's also true of TWP, whose history I know very little about seeing as it is so uninteresting. Indeed, The Pacific has not been couped in the sense we term it since Francos took over. There have been palace coups, certainly, yet I was never involved in that. I have conspired against Moo and Krull, and they knew. I could not do anything to them, and they couldn't really do much to me. For a brief period of time, under Moo's Delegacy, I did have the password to his nation. Moo and I also had a fictional marriage for propaganda/lulz.So, these lines needs to be fixed. For the record, I was Deputy Director of RLA Intelligence. I was also heavily involved in RLAF (Red Liberty Armed Forces). Never mind one of the top diplomats of the org. But, you weren't there.

Support eradication of the crabs!

Autumn is my second favorite season, just behind winter, because it ends the oppressive heat and humidity of summer. I finally get to wear jackets and sweaters without dying (because I do that in summer too :P), everything's comfy outside and inside, the leaves are changing, and Halloween is right around the corner. Note that around here, late September usually has the tail end of Summer's weather, so all of this applies more to October, but hey, it's the thought that counts. The spring equinox is usually soggy or snowy, the latter of which is greatly preferred.

No chance for my vote!

If it passes, the "Disease Naming Compact" resolution should be repealed. It's useless and it's too much bureaucratic.

Orcas are amazing. Welcome!

Being great at Rugby, but terrible at Nomic since 2020

Hi......

Except when it's ADN's fault. If Dark finds out..... .....yeah, probably best to blame ADN rather than Dilber.

that Dilber is insidious and cuddly kinda like a Chuckie Bear

Greetings! Glad to have you here!

"Well, there you go again." - Ronald Reagan It's quite an experience isn't it? Welcome!

I did it