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Oh hello there cute little doggo of @Midand.. *pats you affectionately*
How will you plan on finally (and hopefully fully) uniting gameside, forumside, and discord...side? As you talked about in your campaign dispatch, you've talked about better working with the LC and MORA. Is there anything else planned with this? Considering that the gap seems to grow, I long to see the day in which it happens. Can you elaborate on your plans? How will you ensure this accomplished? How do you do it, Beepee? Just, how? Are there any other big changes you plan to bring about the Coalition? TL;DR Vote Beepee for tireless dedication to all areas of TSP and a friendly guiding hand for newbies Thank you. This is an important question and not an easy one to answer. (If it were easy it'd have been done already). Expect a tome! Before I start, I need to make a few things clear. Firstly, there is still a connection, all is not lost and all is not as bad as it seems. Secondly, its a lot of work to get that cross spectrum connectivity. Thirdly, it can't be done alone, it needs a concentrated effort but that effort needs a driver - it can be left to it's own devices. The delegate has a responsibility for all parts of TSP, they are the visible side of the Coalition for many of our citizens. Whilst the Assembly, Cabinet and CRS properly and appropriately carry out their functions offsite. The delegate must straddle the fine line between the many areas of TSP. Since my founding in NS, I have been consistent and visible face in TSP jurisdictions. I have sought to bring the actions of the Assembly to the gameside in a fun, friendly and consistent manner, through journalism, activities and events, and welcoming and integration. I've tried to take the gamesides opinion into consideration as changes have been proposed to, say, election laws and security matters and I've encouraged others to join the Assembly and promoted our of site forums. Our most respcted MoRA, headed by the ever loveable @Pencil Sharpeners has been a stalwart and has been excellent at driving forward our regional activities and goals, interacting and promoting events. USoV has done excellent work on Dispatch Organsiation and redevelopment. I cannot praise the work of all MoRA enough. It's a big job and it needs to be congratulated on the good work its doing. Long may it continue! But by the same token there are areas of improvement. Some of our integration dispatches are overly long or outdated. Whilst the intent is laudable and with best intentions. This hinders some from seeking to take the next step from to Assembly. Our welcoming and friendly LC are often the first interaction new nations have with TSP Government. The excellent rates of activity in that team are a testament to their dedication to the TSP family. In order not to frighten away new nations LC often presents the Assembly and further TSP Governmental information to new nations in a simplified and easy to access way. This should continue. With my activity levels and regular RMB interaction, I believe I am one of the strongest candidates to support that team and to guide people discord and forum side. The MoRA can be our most accessible area for a new legislator or citizen to take their first steps into civic service. Our welcoming and integration section, I believe may be becoming a high priority for them. Should I be elected, The MoRA will continue to get my full support to carry out their functions and activities and MoRA can expect me to support their moves to improve integration and undertake activities. Our TSPforums can a scary place. It's layout and language, although necessary, could be offputting to some. I believe, at the moment a new legislator needs to be built up in confidence on the ways of our Assmebly. @Amerion has supported and been an excellent positive CoA; we are delighted with 'Stewie G's' patience and work. I would be delighted if likes of amerion became our knowledgeable and welcoming standard, whilst maintaining that robust and insightful discussion required to ensure robust legislation. I appreciate the RMB is fast moving and scary, particularly for those who haven't visited in a while. But we can see the excitement that having a delegate or a cabinet member on the RMB causes. It causes excitement the likes of which haven't been seen since the Beatles. I wouldn't say that the Delegate and Cabinet are bigger than the Beatles... but maybe. If elected, I would encourage the PM and Cabinet to visit and post on the RMB semi-regularly. It doesn't have to be daily, or for a lengthy period per day for example, but visit say hi, Promote their activities, actions and provide updates would be beneficial. I will active my journalistic integrity to provide regular meaningful updates of Assembly matters to the RMB, through Delegates updates etc. And encourage those with the time and inclination to sign up. I'll continue to support MoRA with fervour. We have highly involved, interesting individuals and resources which could benefit our MoRA even in junior roles. I'd encourage those with community minded spirit to get involved. Can I have a spot by your throne when you begin your eternal rule as overlord? Yes... you can be my lapdog! 
What are your thoughts on the state of The South Pacific as a whole? Where do you believe we can improve on (beyond what you have already elaborated in your campaign)?
@Amerion asked
What are your thoughts on the state of The South Pacific as a whole? Where do you believe we can improve on (beyond what you have already elaborated in your campaign)? Thank you for your wonderful question. TL;DR Vote Beepee - Keeping TSP Awesome! I think the state of TSP is generally good. We have a lot to be proud of. In my previous answers I've highlighted some of the extraordinary work done in our wonderful home making a strong, stable and friendly region. It's not perfect, but nothing ever is.... (Well except you @Amerion, you're always perfect!) We have sound institutions and many clearly defined, tried and tested policies and laws (save a couple). One area I haven't touched on for praise, yet, is our High Court and the excellent work our Honourable Justices do. Their work ethic, their professionalism and their ability to ensure a fair and thoughtful process has always been of the highest standard... even if, as individuals, we may not always agree with the decision. We have a solid mix of established and newer nations. That mix keep things interesting and fresh. We have a vibrant RMB and RP family. As Assembly members we worry, as many communities and families do about the state of our community: are we open, friendly, welcoming, encouraging, retaining members, providing opportunities for our young, and so on. We are. Yes, we can do more, we can always do more and that burden should not always fall to the same individuals, to ensure that burnout, fatigue or dismay sets in. I've set out elsewhere minor tinkering and improvements and what I feel are the key areas that need to be focussed on over the next six months, I won't reiterate them here. Vote for the Bee!
@The Sakhalinsk Empire asked this on RMB.
I thought it worthwhile to include here. Do you consider there to be an "oligarchy" in TSP, or do you consider it as merely a group of experienced individuals". That's a great question Sakh! There are a solid core of very experienced individuals in the Cabinet and high ranking positions within TSP. That to some extent also makes it appear as an 'oligarchy', but the people in these positions are there because they've demonstrated commitment to our community and are experienced at doing their bit. Their experience is necessary and invaluable for ensuring regional safety and painting our own identity. Those who haven't had the same commitment have 'wandered' away. What TSP should avoid is always the same group of people sharing around the top jobs in some sort of endless loop. Ensuring newer people with time, experience and ideas are able to grow and develop in the region. We've seen over the past year newer players within the Region, like myself, NP, CS, Aiden and others, take on lower level but important jobs, promote interaction, working with the established nations, and doing our bit for the growth and stability of the Region. We've done this because we love this community. We love the diverse range of people, characters, and thoughts that proliferate our glorious TSP. As a newer entry to NS, it's important to build that trust and that level of respect. One should not assume one can become delegate or a cabinet member on the back of their arrival. By the same token, delegacy should not be limited by the assembly to those who have been in the region since antiquity. I've posted elsewhere that I believe I have shown that commitment, that drive and that self initiative to break any perceived 'glass ceiling'. I've consistently demonstrated the values one would expect of a delegate. I stated in my campaign launch that the Assembly has fretted about the disconnect, perceived or otherwise from the gameside/RMB communuty. This election affords the Assembly an opportunity to demonstrate it's commitment to gameside and newer nations by voting for me, a candidate who crosses the boundaries between the offsite and onsite platforms, that has demonstrated over the past year a caring, active and community minded spirit. Still taking your questions!
(01-05-2019, 08:37 PM)Beepee Wrote: Still taking your questions! Hi, my dear co-candidate~ What do you plan to do if things do not seem to go your way, like if the various ministries or other governmental bodies do not seem to be willing or capable of cooperating with you in the way you want or cannot carry out your plans for the region? What is your opinion with the relations we have to other regions? Is there some region you would like to strengthen or weaken our bonds with? Why do you keep making answers that are incredibly long-winded? 
@The Solar System Scope wrote
Hi, my dear co-candidate~ What do you plan to do if things do not seem to go your way, like if the various ministries or other governmental bodies do not seem to be willing or capable of cooperating with you in the way you want or cannot carry out your plans for the region? Nothing like starting off on a positive, eh? I can work with the ministers, I love them all with all my heart. The Ministers are the ones charged with running the government and their respective ministries. If I were elected, I would offer my support, encouragement and assistance to them in whatever way I can help. If a Ministers do not want that, that's fine; they are the Minister and it their decision. I trust our Government to work in the best interests of the Region. What is your opinion with the relations we have to other regions? Is there some region you would like to strengthen or weaken our bonds with? I think our relationship with most other regions is fine. There will always be those who dislike or distrust TSP and to them I say, I'm sorry you feel that way. (But we rock!) I don't think weakening bonds with our alliances is appropriate in normal cases. Over the next six months, I would love if we could do some event possibly with the North or Forest, but it's a lot of work to organise and I think we maybe need to do more internal housekeeping first. Why do you keep making answers that are incredibly long-winded? Because. ^ short enough for you? Vote Beepee TSSS, if you put yourself No.1 on your ballot, then please consider me for second spot on your ballot. Thank you.
What regions would you like to advance relations with?
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Without looking at the Charter, please describe in your own words what the responsibilities of the Delegate are.
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"What regions would you like to advance relations with?" Thanks Prarie. That's really a lead for MoFA, but have a look at the response so gave for TSSS, which was a more general/personal consideration.
@Rebeltopia wrote
Without looking at the Charter, please describe in your own words what the responsibilities of the Delegate are. Thanks Rebs for your question. Throughout my responses to the questions, I've tried to provide a flavour of what I feel a Beepee Delegacy or my interpretation of the Delegates responsibilities are. As I've said in previous posts, I see the Delegate is the ceremonial head of TSP. The Cabinet/LC is responsible for the orderly and proper running of the Government; The Assembly, CRS, EC, COA, HC.... everyone has their set functions. In saying that the Delegate is not a toothless beast. The Delegate is also, and I love this turn if phrase by Kringle (I think it was), Keeper of the Keys. It's the Delegates responsibility to ensure our way of life is maintained in a safe and appropriate manner, and we pass the Delegacy/Region on in the same manner as we found it. It is not the function or responsibility of the Delegate to be making grand proclamations, to be usurping the power of others (e.g. the PM) or to be some sort of self appointed god. It is a role of dignified public service. The main functions I see myself doing in the role are: • welcoming and encouraging new nations and new entrants to TSP, • Making a giant tart of myself to keep endorsement levels high... thus keeping us safe, • being a visible overseer on the Region, to encourage interaction, • Not pressing that big red button, • helping out the LC in exercising their functions and duties-assuming they want that. • Supporting and promoting the various Ministries, events, functions, etc., assuming they want that. • Being a signpost and direction pointer letting people know where they can get help or questions answered. Now I'm off to check that I've passed the pop quiz.... Edit: Not bad I think! Vote for the Bee! |
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