Prole Confederation/Vadia

Entirely related to this but don't worry how: What's your favorite color?

For now, I'm planning on hand picking the members so that we can get started on a really strong foot, but in the future, I'll take volunteers. I think around five is a good number. Edit: I have three people with a solid yes lined up, and two maybes right now.
The next step would be getting some sort of mentor program going, and that would be more based on people volunteering for it.

I would be grateful!

A thought I've had for a while is having a group of people who are available for new nations to ask whatever random question to, be it called a Board of Questions, Questions Committee, or Propeller Hat Society.
The members of it would act as a channel for new nations to ask questions without cluttering up the RMB. They would primarily work here on the forums, but could also be telegrammed for specific questions, and could try to steer things off the RMB. They would have to be players who have been around for a while and know their stuff, as we wouldn't want any false information going out.
By answering the questions, mostly by pointing people to the correct information, we can hopefully get them to know us a bit and maybe stick around.
This could also be combined with a sort of mentor program. I like Lamb's idea, but maybe a little more toned down, for instance, when someone applies for citizenship, they could specifically request a mentor. Otherwise, they could simply watch and intervene if they spot someone in need of a little guidance.
Suggestions on the topic are very welcome, please.

I think this is quite ingenious. It's like an Information Booth, where people can get information on something. I also agree on adding a mentor program to teach the new people our customs. Perhaps we should have a list of FAQs so that people will have to wait less for their questions, which probably are FAQs, to be solved.

I, for one, believe that this is an absolutely phenomenal idea!  As specified in our current welcome telegram (Which may be subject to change soon?! *Hint hint*) we have newcomers being directed to Badger and Davelands. I think that if we were to establish said "Board Of Questions" newbies and returning players alike would be quickly integrated into the NationStates world in a much more efficient fashion. As I write this message it actually just triggered one of my first memories of being on NationStates in my very early days on the site. I would highly doubt that he remembers me, or even knows who I am and was for that matter, but I just thought back to my second or third day playing when I was telegramming Guardian Mediobogdum with newbie-ish questions and concerns. Sure, it was probably annoying, him being labeled as the grumpy old sage and all, but I learned from what he said to me and I found it helpful.  If it was able to help me some three years ago then I'm sure there are many newcomers it could also help and make an impact upon. I shall strongly advocate for the creation of said booth, and I would be more than happy to serve on it when and if the time comes. This s a wonderful suggestion, great work Fujai and Lamb! 

That time should be coming very soon.
I was thinking about putting it in its own subforum for ease of access. With some pinned posts about how it works and FAQs and links and such. I think that's the best way to get the information up front and easy to get to.

Just one question how many people will be able to sign up to be apart of the committee?

I quite agree 

I still would like maybe more of an overview of the position and everything it entails, plus the time you would expect such duties to take. I'd love to be part of TWP government, but I do have homework and studies.

Official Internal Affairs Secretary Boredom Assassination Job Position of Glory Application!
1. How capable are you of understanding other people?:
I am a very good people person.
2. Is your understanding of sci-fi and/or modern technology fairly sufficient?:
The technology in my country is advanced, and should be sufficient.
3. If you don't know how something works, are you capable of looking it up on Wikipedia and sorta getting a decent idea of what it is?:
Wikipedia has grown to be one of my primary resources.
4. Do you have a Discord? Can you go get one? Will it be on most of the time you are home?:
no, possibly, and maybe not.
5. Do you understand Paper and Pen games or RPGs, the community depends on us to make them work and run them or run the people who run them:
sort of.
6. Are you at funny or at least angry in a pouting and slightly cute way? If not, can you swear in a way that sounds cool?:
yeah
7. Are you prepared to always improve and help someone who is very triggered, to improve as well, even if they never make any sense or talk endlessly?:
I deal with annoying people all the time, so I would say this is my area of expertise.
8. Did you feel endlessly annoyed by this application or was it mildly funny?:
mildly funny.
 
 
Cheers,
The Principality of Vaniotia

Official Internal Affairs Secretary Boredom Assassination Job Position of Glory Application!
1. How capable are you of understanding other people?:
2. Is your understanding of sci-fi and/or modern technology fairly sufficient?:
3. If you don't know how something works, are you capable of looking it up on Wikipedia and sorta getting a decent idea of what it is?:
4. Do you have a Discord? Can you go get one? Will it be on most of the time you are home?:
5. Do you understand Paper and Pen games or RPGs, the community depends on us to make them work and run them or run the people who run them:
6. Are you at funny or at least angry in a pouting and slightly cute way? If not, can you swear in a way that sounds cool?:
7. Are you prepared to always improve and help someone who is very triggered, to improve as well, even if they never make any sense or talk endlessly?:
8. Did you feel endlessly annoyed by this application or was it mildly funny?:
 
 

Hello Comrades! Greetings and well-wishes to you!
The Ministry of the Interior continues it's job of faithfully executing and purging boredom from our midst. This has included the polling of fellow Comrades such as yourself, to learn the best ways to root out and eliminate the Imperialist dogs of boredom.
However, this grand operation requires a lot of thought and is much work upon our Vice-Minister and our Minister by extension. Our ambitions are vast and grand, the needs of the people just as wide, and so the ministry much expand.
YOU! That's right, you! You could be the next extension of our glorious Ministry of Interior, working with our crazed and insane Vice-Minister to accomplish the insane and maddening ideas he has.
We have only one slot for Secretary of Interior, a glorious third position, which comes with honor, a brilliant uniform, two rations for your family, and a shiny new CZ-82 pistol.
Only the most capable and creative get the position, which could be any of you. Opening link is below.
http://www.westpacific.org/forums/index.php?/topic/2219-the-ministry-is-expanding-i-need-an-assistant/
 
 

Wiped

Why of course! Anyway that I am able to help in any capacity I will indeed! If you're specifically looking for someone to do RPGs then I may not prove to be that person. Should you wish me as an adviser then I'm sure I'll be pleased to advise you. Didn't you say you needed more decision making opinions? Yeah, that can be me. 

So far, I think you are the lead candidate,  since RPGs is a big part of our current operations and we serve the most people with that function.
I also really enjoyed your application answers, but the RPG stuff is very important to this position.
Would you be interested in some fourth position? Perhaps as an Advisor?

1. How capable are you of understanding other people?:
Sorry, could you explain what you mean by this? 
In all honesty, I am pretty good at understanding people.
2. Is your understanding of sci-fi and/or modern technology fairly sufficient?:
I do think so.
3. If you don't know how something works, are you capable of looking it up on Wikipedia and sorta getting a decent idea of what it is?:
Absolutely. I do that all the time.
4. Do you have a Discord? Can you go get one? Will it be on most of the time you are home?:
I do have a Discord. I don't use it too much right now, but I would be willing to.
5. Do you understand Paper and Pen games or RPGs, the community depends on us to make them work and run them or run the people who run them:
I have a basic understanding of these, and I would actually love to learn more and start playing.
6. Are you at funny or at least angry in a pouting and slightly cute way? If not, can you swear in a way that sounds cool?:
I think I'm kind of funny, but angry, cute, and cool are probably off the table.
7. Are you prepared to always improve and help someone who is very triggered, to improve as well, even if they never make any sense or talk endlessly?:
Yes! I tend to make friends with these types of people, so I do have experience.
8. Did you feel endlessly annoyed by this application or was it mildly funny?:
Those are not mutually exclusive.

1. How capable are you of understanding other people?: Well, I do spend all day talking to people both in RL and here on NS so I would say I am pretty good at it. 
2. Is your understanding of sci-fi and/or modern technology fairly sufficient?: Technology! My precious! 
3. If you don't know how something works, are you capable of looking it up on Wikipedia and sorta getting a decent idea of what it is?: If I do not understand how something works than yes I am capable of looking it up on Wikipedia. I am a very quick learner, so I will understand almost instantly. 
4. Do you have a Discord? Can you go get one? Will it be on most of the time you are home?: I do indeed have a Discord account @Arthur K. Vasentius#9813, and yes, it is most always on. (Like, to the point where if you DM I shall respond in a matter of seconds)
5. Do you understand Paper and Pen games or RPGs, the community depends on us to make them work and run them or run the people who run them: *Goes to get his "MAGIC: The Gathering" cards* The what now? Yeah..I'm not going to lie but this isn't going to be my cup of tea...
6. Are you at funny or at least angry in a pouting and slightly cute way? If not, can you swear in a way that sounds cool?: How cute is a big, ebil ebil raider dude with an eyepatch on his avatar?! Uhm...you tell me? Yes, I can take a joke. 
7. Are you prepared to always improve and help someone who is very triggered, to improve as well, even if they never make any sense or talk endlessly?: Yes, I deal with these people constantly. People in general are creatures who love to feel offended. 
8. Did you feel endlessly annoyed by this application or was it mildly funny?: Eh, it was entertaining enough I suppose

If you are looking for a quote unquote "warm body bounce ideas off of and help me make decisions" then I am sure that I could be that person should you like me to be. I have a ton of creative ideas and I enjoy letting my imagination run wild when given an assignment that requires a bit of thought. Need some decisions made?! I'm there!  Full disclosure, I have never been one to be seen in RolePlay activities or forum festivals, as I mainly deal with the gameplay side of NationStates (being skilled in both foreign affairs and military affairs respectively). But I mean, I would love to get brainstorming with you and help The West Pacific grow and improve any possible way I am able to do so. So if you're still looking around for someone then please do consider speaking with me. I understand that I may be very new to TWP, but that's never stopped me in the past  Who knows, maybe it'll even be good for me to branch out and try something new in an environment in which I am still under your direction and serve at your pleasure. But yeah, I'm up!

I quite agree with you. 

I'm interested. I'd need a little more information about what this would entail, how much time I'd need to spend, et cetera.

Nation in The West Pacific: Yuno Owl
World Assembly (WA) Nation: Deployed by TWPAF

Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: never had a different identity

Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: (I'm in like a hundred <~< /puppets everywhere)

Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Invaders, I guess :0 

Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)...

[ X] The West Pacific Armed Forces
[ X] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp
[ X] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff
[ X] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff        
[X] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff

(TWP through and through)
 

I, Yuno Owl, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. 

Nation in The West Pacific: TheParis
World Assembly (WA) Nation: on TWPAF mission


Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: 

Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Tascell

Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Kingdom of Alexandria


Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)...

[ x] The West Pacific Armed Forces
[ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp
[ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff
[ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff                                                                                                                                                       [ x] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff


Please swear the following oath of citizenship:

I, Paris, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution.

Nation in The West Pacific: Big Bad Badger
World Assembly (WA) Nation: Big Bad Badger

Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Pooch

Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Equilism and Osiris

Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Firehelm

Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)...

[ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces
[ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp
[ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff
[ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff                                                                                                                                                       [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff


Please swear the following oath of citizenship:

I, Big Bad Badger, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution.
 

In this thread you will paste and complete the citizenship oath.