Kondratev
TNPer
I'm Kondratev, leader of Rumata. I joined TNP because I fell in love with the Regional Assembly. The fact that the largest region in the game is centered firmly around the democratic decisions of its regular members is truly something special in this game, and stands in stark contrast to ideologies pushed by other major regions.
Over the course of this term, I have had the pleasure of serving as deputy to Zyvetskistaahn, whom I believe holds the record for longest tenure as Speaker of the Regional Assembly. With his help, I learned what it takes to keep the beating heart of TNP functioning smoothly. Now, it is my honor to accept the nomination of my peers and announce my candidacy for the position of Speaker.
My platform draws extensively upon my experience in the office, and I hope you will find it worthy of your support. Feel free to ask any questions you may have for me.
The Platform
1. Discord masking for residents and citizens will be maintained by the Speaker. Discord names will be included in the citizen rolls for easy reference.
Discord mask management currently doesn't exist at all, and I've discovered it has a lot of potential to be a serious security risk.
In my intermittent checks of Discord membership, I've found a number of people who had left TNP but continued to actively sit in the executive government server. Unsurprisingly, there were even more people who managed to keep a citizen mask on the normal server.
2. Applicants seeking citizenship will make their own thread.
The applications process has recently been the subject of heated debate. I am proud to say I have not supported any bill which adds more requirements for citizenship.
I agree there are concerns with member turnover and admin workload, but I think the answer is in reorganizing the applications process.
This is a good way to ensure eager and active players are applying and will cut down on what some have deemed "one post wonders." There's no arbitrary posting requirement beyond being able to articulate something basic about yourself and paste the oath correctly.
Most regions in NS use a similar method of application processing, as do countless other online communities. It breaks the ice, it's efficient for admins, and it fosters thoughtful contributions rather than forcing inflated post counts. Here is a rough template to give you an idea of the format I envision:
I would begin this with a two week trial program and continue from there after consultation with the admins and vice delegate.
3. Start a weekly RA meeting in Discord where people can raise concerns and discuss ideas before submitting a proposal.
The goal here would be to foster consensus on what needs fixing, and provide a platform for cooperation at the earliest stages of the reform process.
All too often, someone posts a rough draft proposal on the forum and they run into strong opposition from people who may share the author's concerns but have interpreted the text differently. Having a civil, equitable discussion about the issues before this happens would go a long way toward improving the efficiency of the RA.
4. Continued use of Zyvet's standing procedures for conducting RA business. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The procedures in place now provide order without roadblocks and are flexibile enough to allow people to participate on their own schedule.
5. Provide an updated view of pending applications on the forum. Right now, this exists only as a separate tab on the spreadsheet containing the citizen rolls. I'm convinced nobody ever looks at that. I sure as hell never did.
I would instead continue to do what I was already doing as Zyvet's deputy. Every time a check is performed, I would add a comprehensive, easily readable update much like this one. If we move to my proposed system of individual application threads, this would become a stickied post in The Docks.
Over the course of this term, I have had the pleasure of serving as deputy to Zyvetskistaahn, whom I believe holds the record for longest tenure as Speaker of the Regional Assembly. With his help, I learned what it takes to keep the beating heart of TNP functioning smoothly. Now, it is my honor to accept the nomination of my peers and announce my candidacy for the position of Speaker.
My platform draws extensively upon my experience in the office, and I hope you will find it worthy of your support. Feel free to ask any questions you may have for me.
The Platform
1. Discord masking for residents and citizens will be maintained by the Speaker. Discord names will be included in the citizen rolls for easy reference.
Discord mask management currently doesn't exist at all, and I've discovered it has a lot of potential to be a serious security risk.
In my intermittent checks of Discord membership, I've found a number of people who had left TNP but continued to actively sit in the executive government server. Unsurprisingly, there were even more people who managed to keep a citizen mask on the normal server.
2. Applicants seeking citizenship will make their own thread.
The applications process has recently been the subject of heated debate. I am proud to say I have not supported any bill which adds more requirements for citizenship.
I agree there are concerns with member turnover and admin workload, but I think the answer is in reorganizing the applications process.
This is a good way to ensure eager and active players are applying and will cut down on what some have deemed "one post wonders." There's no arbitrary posting requirement beyond being able to articulate something basic about yourself and paste the oath correctly.
Most regions in NS use a similar method of application processing, as do countless other online communities. It breaks the ice, it's efficient for admins, and it fosters thoughtful contributions rather than forcing inflated post counts. Here is a rough template to give you an idea of the format I envision:
Link to your TNP nation:
How long have you played NS?:
Other regions in which you participate:
Discord username:
Would you be interested in joining the military, roleplay, or executive staff?:
About you:
Take the oath:
I, the leader of The North Pacific nation of [TNP NATION], pledge loyalty to The North Pacific, obedience to her laws, and responsible action as a member of her society. I pledge to only register one nation to vote in The North Pacific. I pledge that no nation under my control will wage war against the North Pacific. I understand that if I break this oath I may permanently lose my voting privileges. In this manner, I petition the Speaker for citizenship in The North Pacific.
How long have you played NS?:
Other regions in which you participate:
Discord username:
Would you be interested in joining the military, roleplay, or executive staff?:
About you:
Take the oath:
I, the leader of The North Pacific nation of [TNP NATION], pledge loyalty to The North Pacific, obedience to her laws, and responsible action as a member of her society. I pledge to only register one nation to vote in The North Pacific. I pledge that no nation under my control will wage war against the North Pacific. I understand that if I break this oath I may permanently lose my voting privileges. In this manner, I petition the Speaker for citizenship in The North Pacific.
I would begin this with a two week trial program and continue from there after consultation with the admins and vice delegate.
3. Start a weekly RA meeting in Discord where people can raise concerns and discuss ideas before submitting a proposal.
The goal here would be to foster consensus on what needs fixing, and provide a platform for cooperation at the earliest stages of the reform process.
All too often, someone posts a rough draft proposal on the forum and they run into strong opposition from people who may share the author's concerns but have interpreted the text differently. Having a civil, equitable discussion about the issues before this happens would go a long way toward improving the efficiency of the RA.
4. Continued use of Zyvet's standing procedures for conducting RA business. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The procedures in place now provide order without roadblocks and are flexibile enough to allow people to participate on their own schedule.
5. Provide an updated view of pending applications on the forum. Right now, this exists only as a separate tab on the spreadsheet containing the citizen rolls. I'm convinced nobody ever looks at that. I sure as hell never did.
I would instead continue to do what I was already doing as Zyvet's deputy. Every time a check is performed, I would add a comprehensive, easily readable update much like this one. If we move to my proposed system of individual application threads, this would become a stickied post in The Docks.
