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Zarvarza wrote:

Well, at least you have hope or restoration. Let's hope the technicians arent down with the Coronavirus.

It was restored around 8:30 earlier tonight.

Zyris wrote:

And mind you, these near-monopolies on internet service in the states are made possible by the state governments themselves who decide which companies can operate and which cannot.

And the winning bid goes to whomever contributes the most to their re-election funds. :P

Katniss Everdean wrote:

And the winning bid goes to whomever contributes the most to their re-election funds. :P

"Free" market "capitalism." It ain't free, and it ain't capitalism.

The hard drive to my computer became corrupted and briefly crashed, but it looks like I got things back.

To the Americans in the region, Happy Independence Day!

It's just a new way to celebrate the 4th. No Fireworks. But at least I get to play video games with my friends!

Our friends across the pond celebrated Independence Day one Saturday also...their Pubs opened up. lol

He who laughs last usually has a emergency power generator. I do. lol

Katniss Everdean wrote:

Kinda quiet here. :(

Sometimes I enjoy the quiet in Abydos. Although we should try to stay active on here.

It will indeed. I'm going to finish up the alterations to text and so forth on the Eye.

Fellow Citizens

I generally hate the idea of taking on a position and not being able to finish it. It is something I have complained about with others when I was the founder and Grand Luxarch in the past. None the less, Now it is my turn to have taken on a position with no way to finish it out.

Truth is, In the last week or so, I made some major life changes, Moved, took on a new job, and probably new attitude as well. Since there is/was a break in the Covid situation, I wanted to and did take full advantage and made a ton of changes in my life that should sustain me into the future. Never let a crisis go to waste as they say.

Effective Immediately, I shall be resigning as your Grand Luxarch and appointing Katniss Everdean as Second Grand Luxarch of the Third Dynasty. All of you should hail his great achievement and assist him in a successful term.

But before I close this out, I want to say something and be very clear. Abydos is our region, all of ours. It belongs to you and I and Everyone else. We either make this place a great region or we do not. Sitting around waiting for someone else to take charge is not the way to go.

Nationstates is a game of words, nothing else. Words make up our constitution, our bill of rights, our laws, our speeches, and our RMB activity. Literally anyone can make this region thrive by simply posting words.... anything. If you want an active RMB, simply make it your goal to always be the last person to have post. If you want a law, write one up. If you want to declare a revolution, just do it. It is all words.

Many of you came back here inspired by the words I spoke when I became Grand Luxarch. Think about that. Words moved you. I would suggest we all start using our words to move others as well. What separates a great region from a mediocre one is the amount of words they use, the quantity. What separates a great region from a dead region, is a great region k ow words have power and can be used to accomplish anything. Abydos needs that, and while I will not always be on as frequently as I'd like, I will be here and when I am, I will not hesitate to use my words to move the region along in the desired course. I would Highly suggest everyone else do the same.

Once again, I apologize for my early departure. I firmly believe the most responsible thing to do is retire with dignity rather than hold the position in an inactive state. For future leaders looking on this speech, Let that serve as a reminder that even in retirement, Abydos should be put first. The betterment of the region should be held higher than the individuals title.

Thank you all, and I look foreward to working with Katniss, helping him shape Abydos in his image.

Zarvarza

I have no clue where to start.

There is so much to do...