The Run of the Decade (Delegate 2025)

[Ace]

Respectfully, I have created an alt account making fun of the same troll that Polish Sheep mocks, and from what I’ve seen on the RMB, New Halo’s always been open about the account being his and I don’t see how that should affect his campaign. I would be irritated if I was running a campaign and someone used a alt account thats clearly a joke against me as a reason for why I shouldn’t be delegate.

[Griffindor]

@Utopia

You misunderstand delegate votes. Delegates’ votes count an extra time for each endorsement they have. The 556 listed as Ebonhand’s votes on the pie chart and the list of delegates is purely the strength of his vote. The individual votes of residents of TSP are not part of that number, rather they are part of the ‘individual nations’ count which is the total votes of all non-delegate nations across the site voting.

The reason people refer to the delegate’s vote as the region’s vote is because of the extra strength conferred to it by the endorsements of the people. Whenever someone endorses the delegate, they’re effectively giving them an extra vote. This collective grant of votes is why the delegate’s vote is managed in the way that it is. It’s not just the delegate’s vote, it’s the vote of a significant portion of the region as well.

Thank you. <3

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[Trivalve]

So why was I raided twice under the name quorum raid while the relevant proposal was at vote?

[Griffindor]

(Please do not see my questions as attacks. I have poured my heart and soul into the Delegacy these last two years, and I want to make sure I leave it in the most capable hands possible. You are undoubtedly qualified according to the law.)

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@UncleJoe

As delegate, my overall goal will be to reconnect gameside and forumside to create not allow a better region but a stronger one!

Echoing what others have said elsewhere, there isn’t a gap between the forums and in-game unless we say there is. I have been guilty of saying this in the past, but the only difference between the forums and the in-game region is that we actually have the capacity to run a government on the forums. It would be immensely difficult, if not impossible, to run the government on the RMB because it just moves too quick and there is only one thread by which to do things.

@UncleJoe

First and foremost, I am determined to boost the native WA population. Our community is filled with hundreds of engaged non-WA members, and I am ready to capitalize on that potential! If this means adding better rewards to S.W.A.N., I’ll do it.

What sort of rewards would you add to SWAN? If they are trading cards, how will you work with the Cabinet (which controls the region’s supply of cards) to modify such a program?

@UncleJoe

I also intend to engage in daily conversations with residents to gather their feedback. I will explore how the Prime Minister and I can collaborate to enhance our region, addressing specific concerns and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

It is important to walk a fine line between advising the Prime Minister on matters of importance and directly collaborating with them on projects. The best results undoubtedly occur when the Prime Minister and Delegate are on the same page, but the division of powers and deference to the Prime Minister must be maintained.

That being said, the advisory component of the Delegate’s charter mandate was included so that the Delegate could act as an “elder statesman” of sorts to the Prime Minister. The Delegate must be a trusted nation, and trust takes time and experience to build. Do you think you have the trust of the region?

@UncleJoe

We have all read Ebonhand’s amazing “Fortnightly Briefings”, and that will be something that I continue.

I’m glad to hear that you intend to continue active communication in the region. However, as others have said, the “Fortnightly Telegrams” only worked because they were delivered with my personality clear throughout. You said that the communications would have their own “twists,” but what does that look like? What changes will you make to the style/frequency/etc of your communication with the region to make it your own, while also ensuring it remains frequent and you do not get burned out?

@UncleJoe

Conflict of Interest

I noticed that many of your alt nations are in other regions, some of which, are in notable regions. Are you active in any of those regions? If so, to what extent are you involved in those regions? It is my firm opinion that the Delegate, above all else, should have no foreign entanglements in other regions.

@UncleJoe

Knowhere has been in shambles for months now

I am glad you recognized that this is not the role of the Delegate. However, I am troubled that 1) you didn’t understand that before including it in your campaign, and 2) simply hid/deleted that campaign platform piece rather than allowed it to stand and accepted the concession that you were wrong on that part.

@UncleJoe

I believe it will be beneficial if theres a space onsite where natives can discuss proposals. I was thinking of creating a separate region such as Knowhere where natives can do this.

I think its good for you to advocate for the Delegate to assist and collaborate with OWL, however, I do not think it is a good idea for you to take it on-site. Would the better path be to incentivize integration onto our discord and forums were we designed the conversations to take place?

Just a couple of extra questions:

• Do you believe you are mature enough to be Delegate?

• Can you confirm you will only use the powers of the Delegacy when directed to do so? Or when you are clearly acting within your charter-mandated authority?

• How do you plan on being an ex-officio member of the RMB Moderation Team if you are one of the more historical violators (or going right up to the line) of RMB rules?

• Will you pinky promise not to persecute Cake lovers (and also continue Anjo and my policies of persecuting pie lovers) should you secure election? Remember, a pinky promise is unbreakable!

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I may have more questions based on your answers.

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@Erstavik

Can we also keep it a bit more serious in general? This is a campaign for Delegate, not for Craziest Person.

Yes, please.

[Utopia]

Quorum raiding is called that because it’s goal is to prevent proposals from reaching quorum. I think it could be possible to “quorum raid” a proposal at vote if certain specific circumstances are met though.

[UncleJoe]

@Griffindor

What sort of rewards would you add to SWAN? If they are trading cards, how will you work with the Cabinet (which controls the region’s supply of cards) to modify such a program?

Yes I was thinking of cards. I will politely ask the Minister of Trading Cards/ the PM for permission to use a handful for Swan.

@Griffindor

It is important to walk a fine line between advising the Prime Minister on matters of importance and directly collaborating with them on projects. The best results undoubtedly occur when the Prime Minister and Delegate are on the same page, but the division of powers and deference to the Prime Minister must be maintained.

I agree.

@Griffindor

Do you think you have the trust of the region?

I believe that over the past few months I have gained the trust and respect of many on and off site. I’m know I’m not perfect and the jobs not done, but I’ll tell you this, I’m trying.

@Griffindor

What changes will you make to the style/frequency/etc of your communication with the region to make it your own, while also ensuring it remains frequent and you do not get burned out?

I plan to continue your two week schedule. Style wise I just plan to add my own sense of humor (and maybe even cake). I actually enjoy reading over the forums so I doubt burnout will be a problem.

@Griffindor

Are you active in any of those regions? If so, to what extent are you involved in those regions? It is my firm opinion that the Delegate, above all else, should have no foreign entanglements in other regions.

To be honest I’m only really active on New Halo III. Which is located in the region Christians. I’m not involved nor interested in their government, just there to chat.

@Griffindor

simply hid/deleted that campaign platform piece rather than allowed it to stand and accepted the concession that you were wrong on that part.

I believe that if you have a problem you should fix it. Thats exactly what I did. I saw people’s comments and figured I couldn’t even to do it. So I no longer saw the value of it in my campaign.

@Griffindor

Would the better path be to incentivize integration onto our discord and forums were we designed the conversations to take place?

Yeah I could do that but I also know not everyone can get discord and who knows the last time we discussed a proposal on the forums. I see no problem with having a onsite place for discussion.

@Griffindor

Do you believe you are mature enough to be Delegate?

If you asked me this 8-9 months ago I would have given you a flat out no. But since then I’ve learned the morals of TSP and have respected them. Not because I had to but because I wanted to. So today I can confidently say yes!

@Griffindor

Can you confirm you will only use the powers of the Delegacy when directed to do so? Or when you are clearly acting within your charter-mandated authority?

For the betterment of TSP I do confirm this.

@Griffindor

How do you plan on being an ex-officio member of the RMB Moderation Team if you are one of the more historical violators (or going right up to the line) of RMB rules?

When was the last you or the mod team have been on me for rule violations? You’ll get your answer from that.

@Griffindor

Will you pinky promise not to persecute Cake lovers (and also continue Anjo and my policies of persecuting pie lovers) should you secure election? Remember, a pinky promise is unbreakable!

Idk Ebonhand, I’ve seen very little “persecution” during your time as delegate. I’ll have to get back to you on that pinky promise😉.

Thank you for your questions Ebby, and have a great day.

[Gre_Milotramia]

Wtf is new chicken and why do you even list it here at all

[Utopia]

New Chicken was a region that has since ceased to exist. New Halo is listening it because he was delegate there at one point, and to run for Delegate or Prime Minister you are required to list all potential conflicts of interest.

[ProfessorHenn]

@UncleJoe

To be honest I’m only really active on New Halo III. Which is located in the region Christians. I’m not involved nor interested in their government, just there to chat.

I would strongly, strongly recommend leaving, because this is not a region sending their best. Example 1, Example 2, Example 3.

[Ace]

They have also compared equality to fascism
https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=59595592

@UncleJoe I understand you aren’t active in the regions government but it’s not a good look for a potential delegate of a community with many lgbt members to have alts in a anti lgbt region.

[UncleJoe]

I did not know about that. If I did I wouldn’t have moved there.

Moving now.

[UncleJoe]

I will say I didn’t do my best in the debate.

[Ace]

I think you did fine.

[Griffindor]

The most important question of the entire election:

Will you perform your most sacred duty to reset this thread to “0” frequently and without fail through the duration of your potential term?

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Continuing the discussion from Count to 20 without the delegate posting (Part 1) - #10009 by Volaworand. Previous discussions: Count to 20 without the delegate posting (Part 1)

[UncleJoe]

I’ve stopped this spammers in my own thread before and I’ll do it in yours.

[Qaz]

OK, so, no, we cannot. After doing some study, because Maths genuinely is not my strong area, I genuinely do have to work at it, if the Delegate has 556 endorsements, the Delegate has 556 votes in the direction they wish to vote in. Whilst they have the highest number of endorsements, if enough people freely ignore OWL’s recommendation and combined, their endorsements are higher than the Delegate’s, their votes opposite the OWL recommendation will actually count for more than the Delegate’s vote single-handedly so it is still incorrect to say the Delegate represents the region’s WA vote, however, it would be correct to say the Delegate has the most influence over voting on WA votes.

[UncleJoe]

But see no matter how many people vote differently than the delegate it will still appear as TSP is voting the same as the delegate.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_delegate_votes/council=1

[Qaz]

No, no, that lists individual nations, not individual regions.

[UncleJoe]

Those individual nations are delegates who represent individual regions.

[Qaz]

That’s not what it says.