URAP

Winni restored him from a backup, unfortunately it was from a few months ago.
 
 
I reached out to PD directly and apologized once I noticed I had done this. Also told him it wasn't malicious in anyway which of course it wasn't.
 
 
I'm not sure how he only had one mask assigned to him, I always have multiple masks assigned to a player, but regardless I won't do that mistake again.
 
 
I'll make new and improved mistakes...

Come back when you are cured of that affliction called RL.  Your level head and political acumen will be missed around here.

Good luck and fare thee well.
 
When you break up with RL, don't forget about your mistress NationStates.
 

 
She's always willing to give you a good time.

I agree with Dark and Drach.
Furthermore,Hari was a great example. He was active on the forum, playing games. But it takes more. We need al of the leadership on. The past few days are a great example. The clubhouse section has been booming.
Recruitment takes time, but a concerted, enthuiastic effort will be successful.
It starts with those of us active now! Let's grow this thing. Let's have fun and build something we can be proud of!

It's not as hard as it is in the summer, Hariko. I promise. An organized, persistently cheerful effort always works.

No, I don't know how hard it can be. But I'd like to learn, and I'm sure others will step up as well.

I like our open door policy. Tightening citizenship just means driving away potential new players from inside and outside TWP. Citizenship like you describe would make TWP exclusionary to people who don't really know how things work but are happy to help. And ultimately, the heart of TWP is our RMB and the community on it, not the political processes that happen around it.
Keep TWP open to all.

Sounds easy, doesn't it? You have no idea how hard it can get to accomplish that.

I'm really sorry to see you go Recuecn and you must not undervalue the contribution you have made to TWP.  I agree with you that it was preemptive to disband the Voice but in this time of turmoil in the region, your wise head will be missed.  If a return to the fold may be possible for you in the future, rest assured that I will be one of the first to welcome you back

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TWP should become the headquarters of an interregional corporation with board members, shareholders, subsidies, foreign offices, trade agreements, and a menacingly loose definition of "resources".
 

*room falls silent*

*Gets on soapbox*
I feel that leadership in the voice was an issue. No sooner were people selected to fill positions, then they were absent. Frequently! For long periods of time without interacting with or leading the voice. It happened frequently and caused a void at a time when we needed guidance. Furthermore, several leaders in abstentia were guardians. So their void was felt on both sides of TWP.
I would not complain without a possible solution. Nearly every absence was announced, but no one was substituted to take their place. When a DA or guardian has to leave because of RL, then a replacement, either full time or temporarily must be selected.
Another leadership concern I have observed that has stifled activities on the forum is ejecting active members. I'm sure the people deserved to be removed but we haven't replaced their activity. Banning people has consequences. Makes some not want to be active.
Lastly, leadership has not been as welcoming and encouraging as they need to be. Many never comment, post, or play the games thereby encouraging less forum usage with their absence. Some are negative or too stern when commenting. This is a game! People who are chastised do not have fun. Furthermore, I feel that many in the leadership are too clique-ish and exclude others especially new participants.
Dissolving the Voice was the choice made by leadership to create more forum activity. Perhaps a change in management philosophy was all that was necessary?
I'm not writing this as an indictment on delegates, guardians, advocates or deputy advocates. I'm writing this because I care. TWP has been fun for me and I'd like to increase my enjoyment. I'd like to be more active because it's fun for me! But leadership needs to be there for us to inspire activity!
*Steps off soapbox*
PS: I typed this on my phone, sorry for editing issues on an important post.

I dislike the insinuations being made on this post greatly... for several reasons

Amen.

What does Den stand for? 
 
 
No cookies?    

*gives cookie*

It certainly depends on the culture and overall atmosphere within the given region. In most cases there is room for both.
 
By the way, welcome!
 
*Lady needs a cookie* 

My nation is supposed to use a language I'm half-finished with and will never get the time to complete, and uses a mostly-unmodified Latin alphabet.
Edit: Hariko makes me feel inadequate, so here is said alphabet-
A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, Z.
Vowel sounds are always short, C is replaced by K and S, and X is EKS or KS as appropriate.

I has much the good idea.
 
Dass Nachrichten Polandball political cartoons.
 
Opinions?

Ignore them all, but that one especially.
Rifty is trouble.

*shameless repost*
It applies here too.

Especially that!

Loud people conversing who don't understand I don't give half a crap what they did at the party last night when I'm shopping.