-Syrixia for Vice Delegate-

Syrixia

Syrixia

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SYRIXIA: "Anyone with a good mind and a good heart can be a great leader."




Hello, friends and allies in TNP! I am Syrixia, and I would like to announce that I am running for Vice Delegate. I have been nominated, yes, albeit by JhonsJoe, but I still think I can successfully win this election, and I will be very happy and proud if I do.


With that said, here's why you should vote for me.

Almost everybody (other than me) who is running for Vice Delegate is a veteran. Perhaps someone new should get a high-ranking position. I have the most posts as of this month in the RP forum. I am a VERY active person and I am online everyday. I have been on NS about 2 months now, and in that time I have rosen to a very good regional recognition.

Now, you may ask: Syrixia, don't you think Vice Delegate is a little too high a position for someone like you? Here's my answer. Starting low doesn't always mean finishing at the top. I think you need SOME experience to run for office, but that doesn't necessary mean experience as a high-ranked official. I am part of the DU and in two ministries, and I value that greatly.

I believe that anyone with a good mind and a good heart should run for a position in government, and looking back on my life outside and inside of NS, I believe I have those qualities in spades. Sure, I haven't been deputy speaker or AG or cabinet or whatever, but I can easily handle this job. It has been even said about me that I have HUGE potential for this region.


Now, what are my plans and ideas for my term as Vice Delegate if I am elected?

Well, I plan to use my activity rate to check on Executive Staff and TNP Citizen Applications as well as RA applications frequently. EXTREMELY frequently. I also plan to bring more prominence to the role-play forum and get more role-plays started. I believe role-play is an art and it's fun! I want to get other nations delving into their affairs and helping other nations out.

I would also like to bring prominence and more members to the Great North Pacific Trade Agreement, of which I am a proud member, and, like other regions, get the regional map on our NS page so more people can join it. That said, I will also assist Alunya in cartographic activities, as I am in the Ministry of Culture and I ADORE maps. Perhaps we could expand it if need be.

I will encourage other new nations, whether they're a bit older than me or a bit younger or even just founded, to contribute. And yes, I'll say this out here, in public. While I think Flemingovianism is absurd, I respect it being the official TNP regional religion and I will help all religions in TNP with their activities. As I have been increasing civil rights in my nation exponentially, I wish to extend this good will and respect of the citizens of a nation and those citizens' rights to all nations, even ones not registered in this forum.

So how about we all vote a non-veteran for once? Let's see what the young nations of NationStates can bring to the table.

With that introductory speech over, let's see what kind of comments we get!



VOTE FOR SYRIXIA FOR A MORE ACTIVE AND POWERFUL TNP!


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1. Is Rosen a word? Please can you define it.

2. You have used pretty much all your campaign thread to talk abou things that are nothing to do with the role of the vice delegate in TNP (although none of them are bad things in themselves). Why is this?
 
It sounds a lot like you want my job. :P A lot of stuff you mentioned is under my jurisdiction.

But anyway actual questions.

What is your definition of a veteran?

What is your opinion on cheese?
 
flemingovia:
1. Is Rosen a word? Please can you define it.

2. You have used pretty much all your campaign thread to talk abou things that are nothing to do with the role of the vice delegate in TNP (although none of them are bad things in themselves). Why is this?
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Rosen is defined as "Consisting of roses; rosy."

Also, what I said is my plans. There are obviously many other things that I can and will do as VD to the best of my ability, but what is here is what I want to promote and help along. If I become Vice Delegate I will do all the things a VD should do promptly and proficiently. In this thread, I am simply highlighting my plans and ideas.
 
Malvad:
It sounds a lot like you want my job. :P A lot of stuff you mentioned is under my jurisdiction.

But anyway actual questions.

What is your definition of a veteran?

What is your opinion on cheese?
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If a lot of stuff I mentioned is under your jurisdiction, then we should work together on it if I become VD. I have always been yearning for better relations with your nation.

As for my definition of a veteran, in Jhon's thread I crazily underestimated (or maybe overestimated) my thoughts on the definition of a veteran. Here, I will say this openly: it depends on YOUR and YOUR ALONE's perception of a veteran. Some may believe veterans are only those who have 1bil+ people. Some think veterans are those with really good fact books and influence. Some think there is no veteran-hood at all. I welcome everyone's perceptions of this definition, and depending on what the consensus of the people of TNP is, I will give my responses and thoughts.

Also, I love cheese. I eat it every day. Though if you're talking about the Ministry of Cheese, I haven't joined it. However, I do embrace cheese as it is a good food both nutritionally and taste-wise, as well as the fact that I respect all ministries, political parties, etc. and the right to conduct their own affairs as long as they don't do anything clearly absurd or evil.
 
As a potential SC Chief, what, in your opinion, is the greatest security threat TNP potentially faces?

If r3n resigns, what will be your policy in the interim as Acting Delegate?
 
Suppose there is a nation founded which immediately joins the WA and endorses every WA nation in TNP, rising to 100 endorsements within a few hours.

What would you, as Vice Delegate, do?
 
Eluvatar:
Suppose there is a nation founded which immediately joins the WA and endorses every WA nation in TNP, rising to 100 endorsements within a few hours.

What would you, as Vice Delegate, do?
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I don't exactly see that as bad. I wouldn't send him any good job TGs or anything, but I would certainly be impressed.
 
Syrixia:
Eluvatar:
Suppose there is a nation founded which immediately joins the WA and endorses every WA nation in TNP, rising to 100 endorsements within a few hours.

What would you, as Vice Delegate, do?
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I don't exactly see that as bad. I wouldn't send him any good job TGs or anything, but I would certainly be impressed.
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Why not?

Would you not respond in any way?
 
Former English Colony:
Why should you be trusted to potentially run the region?
How will you evaluate the security threat of nations applying to join the RA, not just rubberstamping their entrance?
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I will take a look at all the national info, as well as their statistics and civil rights. You know observer status in the DU? I'm thinking of adding that for the RA for evil states, but only if they actually clearly are evil. For example, say there's a Dictatorship called Sunny Wildflowers that's a civil rights love fest. I'd let them in. But, if there was a Dictatorship called The Guys Who Dismember People with the worst civil rights stats and I can see them being really evil and voting for all the evil stuff, I'd give them observer status. But I'd have to get a clear vision in my head of how bad they could possibly be. Observer status being given will probably be uncommon. Rare is a bit too...much.

That said, there are many asterisks to the aforementioned policy, but trust me when I say I can take care of them.
 
Eluvatar:
Syrixia:
Eluvatar:
Suppose there is a nation founded which immediately joins the WA and endorses every WA nation in TNP, rising to 100 endorsements within a few hours.

What would you, as Vice Delegate, do?
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I don't exactly see that as bad. I wouldn't send him any good job TGs or anything, but I would certainly be impressed.
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Why not?

Would you not respond in any way?
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I think endorsements are good. It shows your nation is more respected and that your nation is a key player. New nations with no endorsements have just joined, for example, so they haven't really been judged yet; they have not given a first impression. However, states like the HMS Unicorn are known well, are wise and are respected. They are huge key players.

Though, as with my RA policies, there are many asterisks.
 
Scandigrad:
What are the official duties of the Vice Delegate?
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As I got nominated out of the blue, I actually don't quite know what they are besides things like approving citizenship and RA membership, etc.

Though, if any of you would like to tell them to me, I can quickly formulate policies for all of them and get back to ya!
 
Syrixia:
Former English Colony:
Why should you be trusted to potentially run the region?
How will you evaluate the security threat of nations applying to join the RA, not just rubberstamping their entrance?
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I will take a look at all the national info, as well as their statistics and civil rights. You know observer status in the DU? I'm thinking of adding that for the RA for evil states, but only if they actually clearly are evil. For example, say there's a Dictatorship called Sunny Wildflowers that's a civil rights love fest. I'd let them in. But, if there was a Dictatorship called The Guys Who Dismember People with the worst civil rights stats and I can see them being really evil and voting for all the evil stuff, I'd give them observer status. But I'd have to get a clear vision in my head of how bad they could possibly be. Observer status being given will probably be uncommon. Rare is a bit too...much.

That said, there are many asterisks to the aforementioned policy, but trust me when I say I can take care of them.
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I am no longer considering voting for your candidacy this time around.

I would suggest discovering why I would have such a reaction as a way to change my mind, and I'm sure the minds of others, in future.
 
Syrixia:
Former English Colony:
Why should you be trusted to potentially run the region?
How will you evaluate the security threat of nations applying to join the RA, not just rubberstamping their entrance?
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I will take a look at all the national info, as well as their statistics and civil rights. You know observer status in the DU? I'm thinking of adding that for the RA for evil states, but only if they actually clearly are evil. For example, say there's a Dictatorship called Sunny Wildflowers that's a civil rights love fest. I'd let them in. But, if there was a Dictatorship called The Guys Who Dismember People with the worst civil rights stats and I can see them being really evil and voting for all the evil stuff, I'd give them observer status. But I'd have to get a clear vision in my head of how bad they could possibly be. Observer status being given will probably be uncommon. Rare is a bit too...much.

That said, there are many asterisks to the aforementioned policy, but trust me when I say I can take care of them.
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:duh:

Seriously? You're going to use a pretitle and how they've answered issues to determine their trustworthiness in TNP?
 
Lord Nwahs:
As a potential SC Chief, what, in your opinion, is the greatest security threat TNP potentially faces?

If r3n resigns, what will be your policy in the interim as Acting Delegate?
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First of all, r3n is a very good person and a staunch TNP loyalist. The chances of resignation from him are second to none. That said, if he did somehow resign, I would continue my current policies and VD jobs, (Unless there's an acting Vice Delegate or something) however I would edit them and slim them down a bit to fit the jobs of a Delegate. I have a smart mind, many of my friends say, and I am very sophisticated when dealing with serious matters. I think running TNP and voting on if proposals should go to the WA will be...well, not easy, but not hard, either.

Also, I don't believe there is much of a security threat that TNP potentially faces. Perhaps the raider regions like TBR, TBH, GGR, etc., but since we are pretty much the most powerful region in the world I wouldn't worry about it too much. Akhenaten once said something along the lines of, "Only attack when you are attacked." Sure, the ancient Egyptians overthrew him but they were primitive; they lived in a war torn world. In the peaceful modern world, this Akhenatenian value is very real and very logical. If we are to promote civil rights and peace, why should we go around worrying about security threats? (That doesn't say however that we shouldn't work on security. All I am saying is that we should focus more on domestic peace, etc etc. If raiders attempt to get us, they're screwed.)

Again, though, there are asterisks like the war zones, etc etc.
 
Former English Colony:
Syrixia:
Former English Colony:
Why should you be trusted to potentially run the region?
How will you evaluate the security threat of nations applying to join the RA, not just rubberstamping their entrance?
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I will take a look at all the national info, as well as their statistics and civil rights. You know observer status in the DU? I'm thinking of adding that for the RA for evil states, but only if they actually clearly are evil. For example, say there's a Dictatorship called Sunny Wildflowers that's a civil rights love fest. I'd let them in. But, if there was a Dictatorship called The Guys Who Dismember People with the worst civil rights stats and I can see them being really evil and voting for all the evil stuff, I'd give them observer status. But I'd have to get a clear vision in my head of how bad they could possibly be. Observer status being given will probably be uncommon. Rare is a bit too...much.

That said, there are many asterisks to the aforementioned policy, but trust me when I say I can take care of them.
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:duh:

Seriously? You're going to use a pretitle and how they've answered issues to determine their trustworthiness in TNP?
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Actually, when you put it that way, forget all of that.

Thinking about how idiotic that response was, lemme fix that.

I think just keeping the current policies, strengthening them a bit, and being more active will work out. There's no need for a major change, since the RA is pretty stable as is, and with the tiny strengthening and more activity it will be stronger.
 
Syrixia:
Former English Colony:
Syrixia:
Former English Colony:
Why should you be trusted to potentially run the region?
How will you evaluate the security threat of nations applying to join the RA, not just rubberstamping their entrance?
Click to expand...
I will take a look at all the national info, as well as their statistics and civil rights. You know observer status in the DU? I'm thinking of adding that for the RA for evil states, but only if they actually clearly are evil. For example, say there's a Dictatorship called Sunny Wildflowers that's a civil rights love fest. I'd let them in. But, if there was a Dictatorship called The Guys Who Dismember People with the worst civil rights stats and I can see them being really evil and voting for all the evil stuff, I'd give them observer status. But I'd have to get a clear vision in my head of how bad they could possibly be. Observer status being given will probably be uncommon. Rare is a bit too...much.

That said, there are many asterisks to the aforementioned policy, but trust me when I say I can take care of them.
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:duh:

Seriously? You're going to use a pretitle and how they've answered issues to determine their trustworthiness in TNP?
Click to expand...
Actually, when you put it that way, forget all of that.

Thinking about how idiotic that response was, lemme fix that.

I think just keeping the current policies, strengthening them a bit, and being more active will work out. There's no need for a major change, since the RA is pretty stable as is, and with the tiny strengthening and more activity it will be stronger.
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Syrixia, while I wish you luck, I would advise that you stay involved in TNP and run for an office like this at a later date. When you have to struggle to answer the simple questions like what would you do, it signals that you don't fully understand the responsibilities and duties of the office. I do think you have potential but (and I know this is ironic coming from a new player) think you need a little more experience before becoming VD.
 
I don't really think that you understand the gravity of being second-in-command in TNP.
 
HuAt:
Syrixia:
Former English Colony:
Syrixia:
Former English Colony:
Why should you be trusted to potentially run the region?
How will you evaluate the security threat of nations applying to join the RA, not just rubberstamping their entrance?
Click to expand...
I will take a look at all the national info, as well as their statistics and civil rights. You know observer status in the DU? I'm thinking of adding that for the RA for evil states, but only if they actually clearly are evil. For example, say there's a Dictatorship called Sunny Wildflowers that's a civil rights love fest. I'd let them in. But, if there was a Dictatorship called The Guys Who Dismember People with the worst civil rights stats and I can see them being really evil and voting for all the evil stuff, I'd give them observer status. But I'd have to get a clear vision in my head of how bad they could possibly be. Observer status being given will probably be uncommon. Rare is a bit too...much.

That said, there are many asterisks to the aforementioned policy, but trust me when I say I can take care of them.
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:duh:

Seriously? You're going to use a pretitle and how they've answered issues to determine their trustworthiness in TNP?
Click to expand...
Actually, when you put it that way, forget all of that.

Thinking about how idiotic that response was, lemme fix that.

I think just keeping the current policies, strengthening them a bit, and being more active will work out. There's no need for a major change, since the RA is pretty stable as is, and with the tiny strengthening and more activity it will be stronger.
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Syrixia, while I wish you luck, I would advise that you stay involved in TNP and run for an office like this at a later date. When you have to struggle to answer the simple questions like what would you do, it signals that you don't fully understand the responsibilities and duties of the office. I do think you have potential but (and I know this is ironic coming from a new player) think you need a little more experience before becoming VD.
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This is what I'm talking about. If y'all tell me what a VD does, I can make policies and stuff and properly answer questions. But nope, ya gotta go and complain.

Well, now I'm complaining. Apologies. But the point still stands.
 
You accepted your nomination, but you want the voters to tell you what the Vice Delegate does in your campaign thread?

That is new..
 
Oh, bloody hell.

The Vice-Delegate is the chair of the Security Council - the very organisation that ensures that TNP is safe from rogue attempts to usurp the elected Delegate. The VD must maintain an endorsement level of at least 75 per cent of the Delegates endorsement count. The VD ensures that SC members maintain a high endorsement count as required by law as a means to accumulate influence and a countermeasure against potential rogue delegates. The VD also approves Regional Assembly members based on a valuation of whether they are a security threat or not.

The Vice-Delegate is also usually a member of the cabinet, which is usually the group which is the most up-to-date on the Delegate's agenda and policy. The Vice-Delegate is also "first-in-line" in the event of the elected Delegate no longer being able to perform their duties.
 
Syrixia:
As for my definition of a veteran, in Jhon's thread I crazily underestimated (or maybe overestimated) my thoughts on the definition of a veteran. Here, I will say this openly: it depends on YOUR and YOUR ALONE's perception of a veteran. Some may believe veterans are only those who have 1bil+ people. Some think veterans are those with really good fact books and influence. Some think there is no veteran-hood at all. I welcome everyone's perceptions of this definition, and depending on what the consensus of the people of TNP is, I will give my responses and thoughts.
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I would like to re-ask Malvad's question. It's all well and good to accept that people have different definitions for things, but when so much of your introductory post dealt with the question of "veterans" getting all the offices, I think it's reasonable for us to ask you what you mean by that term.
 
Lord Nwahs:
The Vice-Delegate is the chair of the Security Council - the very organisation that ensures that TNP is safe from rogue attempts to usurp the elected Delegate. The VD must maintain an endorsement level of at least 75 per cent of the Delegates endorsement count. The VD ensures that SC members maintain a high endorsement count as required by law as a means to accumulate influence and a countermeasure against potential rogue delegates. The VD also approves Regional Assembly members based on a valuation of whether they are a security threat or not.

The Vice-Delegate is also usually a member of the cabinet, which is usually the group which is the most up-to-date on the Delegate's agenda and policy. The Vice-Delegate is also "first-in-line" in the event of the elected Delegate no longer being able to perform their duties.
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Alright, here we are.

First- I think we should strengthen the security council. If I went on the RMB and asked who the security council was they wouldn't have that much of an idea, if any at all. We need to make the security council more apparent and have it help with more things.

As for the cabinet, we should do the same that I suggested for the Security Council to the Cabinet.

By strengthening the influence of these branches, we can get them more recognized and more powerful, allowing for a better government.
 
SillyString:
Syrixia:
As for my definition of a veteran, in Jhon's thread I crazily underestimated (or maybe overestimated) my thoughts on the definition of a veteran. Here, I will say this openly: it depends on YOUR and YOUR ALONE's perception of a veteran. Some may believe veterans are only those who have 1bil+ people. Some think veterans are those with really good fact books and influence. Some think there is no veteran-hood at all. I welcome everyone's perceptions of this definition, and depending on what the consensus of the people of TNP is, I will give my responses and thoughts.
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I would like to re-ask Malvad's question. It's all well and good to accept that people have different definitions for things, but when so much of your introductory post dealt with the question of "veterans" getting all the offices, I think it's reasonable for us to ask you what you mean by that term.
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Hmmm...

I'd say to be a veteran in my book, you'd have to be playing NS for at least 6 months or have over 700,000 people, whichever comes first. 1bil+ is a bit too much, though if you have 1bil+ you get extra brownies :D

Also, good veterans tend to have regional forum accounts and an adequate factbook, as well as a presence on the RMB. I believe r3n said once that RMB activity is very important.
 
Syrixia, let me explain what is happening here.

Most of the government of this region involves little in-game power. A poor government official can provoke turmoil or inactivity, but they cannot do much real damage.

When we vote in a delegate and vice delegate, we are entrusting people with real, in-game power. Most people here have never lived through a rogue delegacy; but the older players have, and we know what real harm they can do.

So while I will happily vote for a justice or an Attorney general etc who is relatively inexperienced, in a delegate and a VD I am looking for someone I know i can trust and who understands the job inside and out. Sadly, that generally does not mean a new player.

Throw your hat in the ring in a few election cycles and I am sure you will be in with a shot. But your responses in this thread show that you are just not ready yet.
 
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