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Last I heard net neutrality didn't allow companies to prioritize one customer over another. (This was several years ago.) is this still true? If it is, that would mean that internet in high population density areas would slow to a crawl. Hotel wifi would be practically non existent, say goodbye to internet cafés, (which currently make the web affordable to almost everyone.) wifi would no longer be practical at conventions (e3, comic con, RTX, etc) this would remove the possibility of internet usage from many aspects of our lives... Or maybe net neutrality doesn't do that anymore and I'm talking out of me ass... It's been a while.

Czeckolutania wrote:Last I heard net neutrality didn't allow companies to prioritize one customer over another. (This was several years ago.) is this still true? If it is, that would mean that internet in high population density areas would slow to a crawl. Hotel wifi would be practically non existent, say goodbye to internet cafés, (which currently make the web affordable to almost everyone.) wifi would no longer be practical at conventions (e3, comic con, RTX, etc) this would remove the possibility of internet usage from many aspects of our lives... Or maybe net neutrality doesn't do that anymore and I'm talking out of me ass... It's been a while.

There was a plan to let the cable companies release certain bandwidth in tiers based on price (the more you paid, the more access you were able to obtain) but that was killed.

Czeckolutania wrote:No bullying is the repetitive act of intimidation or force with the intent to harm or ridicule an individual or group.

On that I agree.

Although from my point of view calling someone out on their bullying is not bullying.

Capitalist Producers wrote:The court didn't see it that way.

Some people consider support of any conservative candidate to be bullying. Others consider anything less then full approval of what ever lifestyle they choose to be bullying. There are few fascinating people that consider eating meat to be bullying.

Then there is another group that will call any conservative and/or religious individual everything from "ignorant superstitious gun hugging clod-hopper" all the way up to "racists," "Fascist" or "Nazis."[1] But that is not bullying. But if someone refers to Nancy Peolsi as a "pasty-faced communist troll," that is bullying.

So it's okay for you and others to insult and bully liberals and groups you don't like, but not the other way around. Nice double standard you have there.

Sucrati wrote:4. On that note: This would increase costs for the consumer to get the same product or it would force consumers to get less bang for what bucks they're spending. Think about it this way...

Person A wants to purchase the premium version of Product A and has 40,000 dollars to spend on it.
Person B wants to purchase the basic version Product A but only has 20,000 dollars but needs 5,000 more to afford it.

The government comes in and says: "That's not fair, lets make it equal"

The government then regulates Product A, therefore raising the cost of Product A to 45,000 dollars. The Government then offers a slightly worse version of Product A, priced at the original price of Product A.
Person A scoffs and takes the deal for the slightly worse version.

The government then takes the 5,000 dollars and gives it to Person B, who in then turn, purchases the basic version of Product A.

You just loosely defined the principals of Obamacare.

Hyrule and Lorule wrote:So it's okay for you and others to insult and bully liberals and groups you don't like, but not the other way around. Nice double standard you have there.

Liberals do not need insulting. All one needs to do is point out the mathematical, historical and human nature flaws in their plans. The truth of the matter becomes immediately clear. Those who see their politics as some kind of higher calling, not up for debate, (see religious zealot) get their feelings all bent out of shape when those flaws are pointed out. At that point the aggrieved party will attack the messenger, cry to the moderators and raise as much as a ruckus as is possible without even remotely addressing the facts that pissed them off to begin with.

When a person is attacked for their message rather then the debating the message itself, is that bullying?

Define bullying as it applies to this message board. Give examples. It will be interesting to see what you have in mind.

I do not have a double standard. Within these pages alone I've been tagged with all kinds of labels. It doesn't bother me in the least. Whenever someone attacks me rather than the message, I know that I hit a home run.

As far I am concerned, no matter how ignorant that attack may be, we should absolutely guarantee everyone's right to be that wrong.

Now that I've addressed what you think you read, go back and read that post again. Perhaps the intended message will get through on a second read.

Whoever moves the world

Thank you so much "The Minister of Bad Behavior of Capitalist Producers", you just made my day.

Now before the Legislature, an official poll to amend our Constitution! - THE POLL IS NOW OPEN !

This proposal, sponsored by Acario and Czeckolutania is to add the office of Chief Editor under The Executive Branch

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The proposed text:

Chief Editor
This position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the WA Delegate. Duties include but are not limited to:
Responsible for content published in the Regional Newspaper
General management of regional roleplays
Mentor new players on how to roleplay properly
Appointment of additional Editors whose duties include but are not limited to:
Assist the Chief Editor in his/her duties
The Chief Editor and/or Editors may be removed from office by a majority vote by the Legislature or at the discretion of the WA Delegate.

This proposal also adds to the duties of the WA Delegate

In Duties of the WA Delegate and CEO add "To approve the appointment of Editors by the Chief Editor"

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The poll will is now open and shall close at 5:00 PM Sunday Nov 23.

Please send your vote to both The united oman and Regoslavia. Both counters must receive you vote for it to count!

Please remember the the one player one vote rule, and the players voting nation must have resided 15 days in Capitalist Paradise by the close of the poll.

Cymric corporate authority

Puts his "I Voted" sticker on.

I don't know about this new pole. I want to hear both sides of the argument before I vote. I'am leaning towards the chief editor. What about you guys?

Hey guys :D

Hi

Gresthil wrote:I don't know about this new pole. I want to hear both sides of the argument before I vote. I'am leaning towards the chief editor. What about you guys?

I might be a little bias, since I am noted as a sponsor, but it should be noted that to have a regional newspaper it requires that at least one person to be listed as an editor. Thus, someone will have to manage the newspaper and I believe that there is enough responsibilities for the establishment of a new office. If this does not pass then the Minister of Interior will be the editor according to the court ruling. Generally, the Minister of Interior office attracts those who are interested in regional government and not so much interested in Role Playing; therefore, I feel that being able to elect a person who is interested in RPing will assist in growing the RP scene within CP. In addition, an office whose sole purpose is the health of the RP will maintain the health of the newspaper better than adding the role of editor as an additional duty of a current office.

Capitalist Producers wrote:You just loosely defined the principals of Obamacare.

Liberals do not need insulting. All one needs to do is point out the mathematical, historical and human nature flaws in their plans. The truth of the matter becomes immediately clear. Those who see their politics as some kind of higher calling, not up for debate, (see religious zealot) get their feelings all bent out of shape when those flaws are pointed out. At that point the aggrieved party will attack the messenger, cry to the moderators and raise as much as a ruckus as is possible without even remotely addressing the facts that pissed them off to begin with.

When a person is attacked for their message rather then the debating the message itself, is that bullying?

Define bullying as it applies to this message board. Give examples. It will be interesting to see what you have in mind.

I do not have a double standard. Within these pages alone I've been tagged with all kinds of labels. It doesn't bother me in the least. Whenever someone attacks me rather than the message, I know that I hit a home run.

As far I am concerned, no matter how ignorant that attack may be, we should absolutely guarantee everyone's right to be that wrong.

Now that I've addressed what you think you read, go back and read that post again. Perhaps the intended message will get through on a second read.

I know, this would wind up being the same thing.

I agree with the concept of a Chief Editor for the roleplay, but what measures are in place to remove the editor if they end up becoming too corrupt, biased, or incompetent in their role?

Acario wrote:On your nation overview page, below the Political Freedoms column of the table, it says Regional Influence. The term given there is a statement on your influence. For you it is Minnow, which is the lowest influence category. The-CID wrote a short thread on our forums about it:

http://www.capitalistparadise.com/forums/threads/all-about-regional-influence.82/

The short thread was written on Oct 29, 2006...
It needs to be updated... perhaps by posting the mathematical formula of influence.
Today, you need +200 in order to become a Vassal.

Is the world factbook entry correct in stating that there is currently no Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Capitalist Paradise? If so, it is the delegate's duty to staff his ministerial cabinet positions, and the delegate should update the region in what stage of the process he is in for seeking a replacement candidate.

Repentant jihadi

Bruntilia wrote:I agree with the concept of a Chief Editor for the roleplay, but what measures are in place to remove the editor if they end up becoming too corrupt, biased, or incompetent in their role?

LadyFasterkittens wrote:The Chief Editor and/or Editors may be removed from office by a majority vote by the Legislature or at the discretion of the WA Delegate.

A nother option is to bring complaint to this Supreme Court. Possibly also a complaint to these Vocals concerning a Delegates selection might be an option.

Cymric corporate authority

Been looking at the numbers on my nation at NSEconomy. The government waste seems way to high at 10 times my trade surplus. Are there some choices that I need to be looking for that will help improve that number? I saw a few different theories in the main forums but no real concrete answers.

Romanarchipelago

I'm looking for an interesting forum. I hope here it is.

Always nice to see my nation and my two puppets take the top three spots for least corrupt in the region.

Romanarchipelago wrote:I'm looking for an interesting forum. I hope here it is.

It's interesting to say the least. There's rarely a dull moment here.

Post self-deleted by Mortem inferre.

Mortem inferre

Cymric corporate authority wrote:Been looking at the numbers on my nation at NSEconomy. The government waste seems way to high at 10 times my trade surplus. Are there some choices that I need to be looking for that will help improve that number? I saw a few different theories in the main forums but no real concrete answers.

Increase political freedom, cut spending/taxes. According to NSEconomy, my GDP is 27x the size of yours, yet my government waste is less than half. If you don't feed the beast, it can't waste as much money.

Cymric corporate authority

Mortem inferre wrote:Increase political freedom, cut spending/taxes. According to NSEconomy, my GDP is 27x the size of yours, yet my government waste is less than half. If you don't feed the beast, it can't waste as much money.

Thanks for the input. I can't do much about the political freedom. (We're a corporate dictatorship, not a democracy) The tax rates I can do something with I think though. We'll see what the next few issues give me for options. Lately I've been having to dismiss a lot of issues that have just two choices both of which are crazy to either extreme.

Romanarchipelago wrote:I'm looking for an interesting forum. I hope here it is.

We are entertaining. That's for sure.

I checked NSEconomy (Thirdgeek), seems that I may have the largest trade SURPLUS in the entire region :3

Capitalist Paradise Economic Statistics
Gross Regional Product: $5,955,723,121,475,646.00
GRP Per Capita: $38,313.28
Regional Population: 155,448,000,000
Regional Average GDP: $13,691,317,520,633.67
Largest GDP: Avimimus ($1.06 quadrillion)
Smallest GDP: Ardeene ($105 billion)
Largest GDP Per Capita: Avimimus ($48,511)
Smallest GDP Per Capita: A VF Embassy ($3,040)
Largest Trade Surplus: Sucrati ($1.09 trillion)
Largest Trade Deficit: Amazing Family Jewels ($1.99 trillion)

Mortem inferre

The stats on that site seem a little mercurial:

Capitalist Paradise Economic Statistics
Gross Regional Product: $35,648,147,635,721,564.00
GRP Per Capita: $35,398.03
Regional Population: 1,007,066,000,000
Regional Average GDP: $82,138,589,022,399.92
Largest GDP: Avimimus ($1.06 quadrillion)
Smallest GDP: Evil Teddy Bear ($6.16 billion)
Largest GDP Per Capita: Mortem Inferre ($48,459)
Smallest GDP Per Capita: DizKneeLandRand ($72.38)
Largest Trade Surplus: Freedombourg ($8.18 trillion)
Largest Trade Deficit: Canterburie ($4.16 trillion)

I won't complain when it gives me the highest GDP per capita though ;-)

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