Regional moderation reform package

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@Evi

Why do we need a stronger emphasis? Because of what you just stated. It’s not optional to not encourage activity. Even the “About the LC” dispatch states that the LC “has never had a rigorously defined role”. It’s not a choose this, choose that, though unfortunately, it has, or still is, like that.

But how has the Local Council not had a rigorously defined role? Its role is defined to include encouraging activity. That’s not unclear. And if it’s not happening, ‘making our laws clearer’ is not a solution because they’re already plenty clear,

@Evi

If I may say, if it is not “helping” anyone, is it “hurting” anyone? Having extensions to reach out to the region should not be detrimental to the ministries, Local Council, or the region. Personally, I haven’t seen any damage to these institutions, but rather just two groups minding their business, and even sometimes, coming together to work on projects. Going of that, it’s not that we necessarily need two entities, it’s just been the way it is for MoC to work on off-site culture and LC to work on on-site culture. Other than the rare issue, I don’t see anything wrong with it.

I generally agree that ‘extensions to reach out to the region’ are beneficial, although I think that should be a central component of what the Ministry of Culture and our government as a whole does rather than this super special job for a specific group of people. Just because having two entities might not be hurting anyone doesn’t mean we can’t improve this system by shedding unnecessary bureaucracy and tasking our government as a whole to address the needs of the entire region — as it should.

@Evi

As for elections, even though RMB polls aren’t as secure as forum polls for the reasons you stated, I do believe that matters that affect the RMB should be voted on by the RMB and the people that mostly reside there. Also, correct me if I’m wrong, but do emergencies happen often in regards to LC voting?

And for the last question of why do we need a Local Council? Because the RMB want to see themselves heard. This is not me saying things on my own accord, but rather showcasing the sentiment that has been going on since discussion started about the LC in the Great Council. That’s probably the “simple” answer to that.

I think both of your points here boil down to the idea that the RMB needs a voice. I agree! I just think that everyone in our region gets a voice already, especially because it’s now easier than ever to create an account here on the forums and because we have discussions in progress that would make it easier for people to participate in (more secure) elections without having to participate elsewhere on the forums if they’re simply not interested.

If we actually implement the Local Council as an extension of the Ministry of Culture, then, as you point out, the RMB would be voting for an institution that isn’t even autonomous. What if we just skipped that step and made it easier for anyone in our region who is here in good faith to make their voice heard in Minister of Culture and/or Cabinet elections? Doesn’t that amplify the voices of RMBers?