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Ruinenlust wrote:Snip

I would 100% agree with you that a lot of the hard right-wingers that have begun to rise in politics in the past few decades are compounded by disinformation, conspiracy theories, and religious fundamentalism. The internet has created a society that is run solely on selling their viewpoints to the highest number of people, which has resulted in clearly false information being spread in order to bait interaction from the majority of people who have common sense along with continuing to confirm the viewpoints held by a small but significant minority of our population that the government is out to get you, the liberals are coming to vaccinate your kids with autism and homosexuality etc. The media that is owned by the massive international conglomerates such as Warner Bros. and Fox continue to fund division and biased news reports so that their politicians and political parties that they own can continue their chokehold on American politics.

However, I think what modern progressives in the west have really failed to account for is the absolute destruction of the working class in post-industrial neoliberal society. The vast majority of Trump supporters are working class, the same goes for most people on the hard-right in Europe and Canada. The reason for this is the complete selling off of western workers to foreign countries that have more lax labour standards and nonexistent environmental laws (not being xenophobic just stating a fact), and the destruction of working class communities via gentrification, factory closures, and the annihilation of trade unions. Not even taking into account the absolutely criminal neglect of smallholder and co-operative farms in favour of industrial farming, which have considerably worse conditions for both workers and animals and worse environmental impact. I blame Blair, Clinton, Reagan, Thatcher, and Mulroney for this along with other neoliberal leaders in western Europe during the 80s and 90s. They singlehandedly ended welfare, destroyed the influence of trade unions, sold off mass amounts of the domestic workforce to Southeast Asia and Africa, and privatized most state owned companies. This resulted in large amounts of working class people in these countries becoming extremely alienated and forgotten about. And a large reason for their worsening position in society was because of the so called "progressive" parties like the Democrats who were responsible for the neoliberal consensus of the 90s. To this day the Democrats have failed to reconcile this, and half of union households voted for Trump in 2020. This trend can also be seen in other countries, with a large portion of workers abandoning the supposed "centre-left" parties that sold them off to foreign companies and countries for far-right parties who promise to protect domestic production and increase local manufacturing. Trump was especially successful using this, as he promised to leave NAFTA and TPP and restore domestic production, which he in part did achieve. So when progressives say that everyone on the right is this uncompromising, fascist, and racist idiot they're failing to realize the reason why a lot of them vote for those parties or believe the things they believe. Before neoliberalism workers overwhelmingly supported the centre-left progressive parties, and their support dropped off when they were bought off by the large corporate interests that now dominate our society. There is a correlation here.

~~Official Government Announcement~~

Today marks the start of the Forest Trivia competition!

So how does it work?

The questions will be released every Saturday

These questions will be in the style of the popular quiz show, Only Connect so that participants cannot simply google the answer.

I shall post the dispatch with the questions in on the RMB

From that point onwards everyone, residents of forest or embassy regions, has One Week to answer the questions

Answers Must be submitted by Telegram

Only Telegram submissions will be accepted.

Any answers posted on the RMB will be suppressed. and could lead to further consequences/punishments as it would spoil the whole point of trivia and disrupt the thoughtful discussions occuring on the RMB.

Most importantly Have Fun!

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For more information on results, prizes and a few helpful tips see this dispatch which should hopefully explain any questions you have...

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Forest Trivia Rules

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Trivia Rules

The questions will be released every Saturday

These questions will be in the style of the popular quiz show, Only Connect

I shall post the dispatch with the questions in on the RMB

From that point onwards everyone, residents of forest or embassy regions, has One Week to answer the questions

Answers Must be submitted by Telegram

Only Telegram submissions will be accepted. Any answers posted on the RMB will be suppressed.

ABSOLUTELY NO GOOGLING OF ANSWERS IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of googling, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions

ABSOLUTELY NO USAGE OF AI IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of using AI, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions


Results

After the week has concluded, I shall release the answers to the previous week's questions in the same dispatch.

There will also be explanations as to how you could have reached the answers, in case anyone is interested

Alongside this, there shall be a two leaderboards compiled. One weekly leaderboard and one overall leaderboard.


Prizes!

The person(s) who get the most correct answers each week will share the "prize pot" equally which shall be equal to 20.00 DV

At the end of each month, the person at the top of the overall leaderboard shall receive a legendary!

The person who is at the top of the overall leaderboard at the end of the term, shall receive a grand prize of 5 legendaries!


Helpful Tips

If you don't know the answer, just have a guess! There's no harm in having an educated guess, you might just be right!

Watch out for a word question! If the clues seem so random that you just can't find a connection, it could be that it's a word question! The words themselves could be the connection!

If you aren't sure about the answer to the question, when you're submitting them, try to explain your thinking to me! If your thinking is correct but you don't quite get the answer, you'll get half of a point. They all count in the long run!

Take your time! There's no rush... You have a week to answer the questions so you have plenty of time to think and trivialise!

And most importantly...

Have fun!

Read dispatch

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And here are the all important questions for week one of the Forest Trivia!

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Forest Trivia Week One

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Question 1 -

What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?

- Brezhnev

- Andropov

- Gorbachev

- Medvedev


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Question 2 -

What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?

- Armourers

- Legends

- Headlights

- Kneeling


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Question 3 -

What would come 4th in this sequence?

- Laura

- Michelle

- Melania

- ?


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Question 4 -

What would come 4th in this sequence?

- Earth

- Wind

- Fire

- ?


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Question 5; DOUBLE POINTS! -

What would come 4th in this sequence?

- Skateboarding

- Speed Climbing

- Surfing

- ?


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Read dispatch

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If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Good luck!

Have a great day...

Ruinenlust wrote:

<snip>
... the majority of people simply don't pay attention to politics except for a few weeks before the election every four years, just like how the vast majority of people don't think pay attention to football except around the Super Bowl, or pay attention to Daylight Saving Time except for the few days around when the clocks change. This makes it relatively easy for the hardcore people and their campaign operations to basically be like "Hi, I'm good and I love America, and they're bad and they hate America," and that works on low-information voters because that is a simpler message than "Well actually, it's not that simple and blah blah blah." When you're explaining, you're losing, and since the right wing just asserts and rejects everything else out of hand, it creates a built-in advantage against people who want to draw a complex picture of many colors.

I think that is spot-on. This is why slogans do matter, since they will have a big impact on that low-involvement, high-impact segment. So on CwA's point, how about America for Everyone (substitute your own country as appropriate, and use the most nationalistic version of the name if there are variants).

Hello forest people.

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Columbiqash Times

Articles written by The most serene republic of columbiqash with the help of ChatGPT 4.0



Columbiqash's Battle Against Smoking: A Price Hike Sparks Black Market Blaze

Columbiqash's latest public health campaign has taken an unexpected turn, with the government's decision to impose heavy taxes on cigarettes igniting a bustling black market. Aimed at quashing the smoking habit that persists among its population, the strategy intended to deter smokers by hitting them in the wallet has instead pushed them towards illicit avenues.

The government's vision of a smoke-free Columbiqash is now obscured by the smoke from under-the-counter cigarette sales. Sidestreets and back alleys, once mere shortcuts, have transformed into the arteries of a thriving illegal tobacco trade. This shadow economy is not just a loophole exploited by persistent smokers; it symbolizes a stand against what many see as an infringement on personal choice.

While the intent behind the tobacco tax was to protect public health, the outcome has been paradoxical. Instead of fostering healthier lifestyles, it has given rise to a network of contraband operations that bypass legal channels, undercutting the very goal of the policy.

As Columbiqash navigates the unintended consequences of its crackdown on smoking, it confronts the complexities of balancing public health initiatives with the realities of human behavior and economic incentives. The smoke from this policy blunder may take time to clear, highlighting the challenges of legislating lifestyle choices in the face of determined resistance.



Unearthing Peril: Columbiqash Confronts Maxtopian Pox Resurgence Amidst Mountainous Graveyard Discovery

In an unforeseen turn of events that has rapidly escalated into a national emergency, the serene but foreboding mountains of Columbiqash have become the epicenter of a crisis that harks back to a danger thought long vanquished. The recent unearthing of an ancient graveyard, hidden for centuries under the snow and ice, has sparked widespread alarm as it revealed the remnants of victims of the Maxtopian Pox, a deadly disease once believed to be eradicated.

The discovery was made by a group of unwitting teenagers, leading to immediate hospitalization due to exposure to the disease. Erica Miller, a prominent virologist, clad in a hazmat suit against the backdrop of the picturesque but now ominous mountain range, has called for urgent measures. "The reactivation of this virus from its icy tomb poses an unparalleled threat to public health. Our history and our very biology are unprepared for this resurgence," she stated, advocating for the quarantine of the area and the rapid vaccination of nearby communities.

As quarantine signs punctuate the landscape and medical tents rise against the clock, the gravity of the situation has brought together villagers in queues for vaccinations, their faces a tableau of apprehension and resolve. The government's swift response, marshaling resources for containment and treatment, underscores the seriousness of the threat.

The contrast between the ancient malady and modern containment efforts encapsulates the broader struggle between humanity and the diseases of old, with Columbiqash now at the forefront of this battle. The national response, blending caution with scientific vigor, aims not only to contain this immediate threat but also to reinforce defenses against similar emergencies in the future.

With the world watching, Columbiqash embarks on a critical test of its resilience and determination to safeguard its citizens against a forgotten horror, rekindled from the depths of history. The mountains, a silent witness to centuries of secrets, now hold the key to a challenge that could define the nation's legacy in combating infectious diseases.



International Court to Try War Criminal Vlad Leopold Amid Jurisdictional Debate

The capture of Vlad Leopold, a Tasmanian war criminal, by Columbiqashian police has sparked a heated debate over jurisdiction, with international, national, and personal interests colliding. Prosecutor Rosita Yeats of the Forest Criminal Court argues for international jurisdiction, emphasizing the global impact of Leopold’s crimes and advocating for a comprehensive legal approach to ensure justice on an international scale.

Meanwhile, Alani Edwards, the Tasmanian ambassador, has made a passionate case for Tasmanian jurisdiction, citing the deep personal loss suffered by Tasmanians due to Leopold’s actions and calling for the right of the directly affected to seek retribution.

Columbiqash’s claim to jurisdiction, articulated by National Police Chief Don Longstaff, rests on the principle of sovereign rights to prosecute crimes committed against its citizens. Longstaff highlighted Columbiqash's role in apprehending Leopold, arguing for the nation's right to try him.

In contrast, a shadowy figure suggested leveraging Leopold’s skills for covert operations, hinting at the complex ethical dilemmas faced by the international community in handling such cases.

The Forest Criminal Court is set to proceed with the trial, underscoring the challenges faced by the international justice system in addressing crimes with widespread implications. The case of Vlad Leopold is seen as a crucial test of the system’s ability to navigate legal, moral, and geopolitical complexities, highlighting the ongoing struggle to balance the pursuit of justice with international and national interests.



Columbiqash Affirms Commitment to Arts and Humanities in Education

Columbiqash, amid a heated debate on the value of arts and humanities in universities, has decided to continue supporting these academic fields, officials said Thursday. The decision comes in response to a controversial proposal by a group of scientists, lawyers, and doctors to limit university studies to fields deemed more directly beneficial to the nation's economy.

Critics of the proposal argued that eliminating the arts and humanities from higher education would diminish the country's cultural richness and weaken critical thinking skills across professions. The government's stance has been applauded by educators and cultural advocates, who see it as a victory for academic diversity and a testament to the essential role that creativity plays in societal advancement.

"Arts and humanities are foundational to our society, enriching our understanding of human experience and fostering innovation," said Prof. Catherine Gratwick, a renowned artist. The government's decision underscores Columbiqash's commitment to nurturing a well-rounded citizenry and preserving its cultural heritage.

The debate highlighted the importance of balancing practical skills with the intellectual and emotional depth that studies in the arts and humanities provide. By reaffirming its support for these fields, Columbiqash aims to ensure its education system remains vibrant and inclusive, contributing to a more thoughtful and creative society.

News Template Here: page=dispatch/id=1937790

Read dispatch

Good evening Forest!

The Region That Has No Big Banks is very excited to be co-hosting a Chess competition with you next month, should be great fun!! :)

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=524887&p=41449756#p41449756

Stinkin.

Had to sleep upstairs cause the feral cat (or my own, on account of said feral cat) peed on my bed and ivent gotten to swappin the mattresses.

Got woken up early because a stinkin bird got stuck in my stove vent (cap probably blew off in a storm). Loud as heck and its too early to even call anybody.

Im surrounded in cat p!@$ and birs $#&! Please send help

2 days 16 hours ago: Following new legislation in Kannap, billions of kanmarks are being poured into a space program.

Seconds ago: Following new legislation in Kannap, the space program has been scrapped in order to focus on more terrestrial pursuits.

Posting because this humorously makes it seem like they gave it a good weekend try and then gave up because it ended up being more work than initially thought.

Status update: It's not a bird stuck in the vent.

THEY BUILT AN ENTIRE FREAKING NEST IN THERE I'M GONNA STINKIN MURD

Hello everyone! FA update: Nucl's dm'd me that a region by the name of Declansburg would like to "officially" join us in our co-hosted chess tournament. (Or at least a bunch of them wanna play and they'd like their name on the roster; y'know most regions do things more "officially" these days.) They ask because they're not actually an embassy of either TRTHNBB or Forest. Just making sure if that's OK with everyone or if you all would rather just work with embassies of our two regions. Or if there's a grievance with Declansburg in particular :P

Hope you all have a lovely day. The sun is shining. The flowers are blooming. The birds are MAKING FREAKING NEST INSIDE MY VENT OUT OF THE FLOWERS I F

Jutsa wrote:-snip

(They are an embassy of TRTHNBB) I just wanted to check with you first :)

(Ah so they are) That's what I get for not checking first. I should not be on the internet between 4 and 8 AM. But yeah I don't have any issue with them joining '^^

Welp since I feel bad for my RMB clutter, now, I will take this time to say to Columbiqash that, funny as this AI can be at making pictures, it can also be pretty dang impressive at times. Those flags though... you could genuinely come up with NS flag ideas (good and bad) with this thing.

Incidentally, I'm fairly sure it's illegal to interfere with a bird's nest at this time of year.

Talking about birds and AI, the Turiol Empire developed an app that identifies potential risks for birds, it tells you what place is more adequate for that bird species.

There are Antarctica, Maldives and Spain (where the TE is) editions, of the so called Bird Seeker series.

Post self-deleted by Turiol Empire.

Jutsa wrote:Status update: It's not a bird stuck in the vent.

THEY BUILT AN ENTIRE FREAKING NEST IN THERE I'M GONNA STINKIN MURD

Yeah, that's a big oof. I remember maybe two years ago where on the front door of our home we had this nice Christmas wreath, so nice that we kept it up even after the season was over and spring was beginning. Eventually over the course of a two or three day period these sparrows thought it was a perfect place to nest, and before we knew what was happening they had already laid their eggs. So for several weeks we were essentially trapped in the situation and forced to use a backdoor while the miracle of life was running its course. Don't get me wrong it was actually pretty cool to see, though the downsides were that the cat kept jumping at the door's window (because of course) and the cleanup after they had all grown up and flown away was... considerable to say the least. They even tried to do the same thing the next spring, though we had enough of that and took down the wreath before any real progress was made.

So good luck with your own feathered friends, I hope the process isn't too painful xP

Turiol Empire wrote:`snip`

Hey there, just a reminder that we kinda frown upon double posting here in Forest (Unless it's something government related) and if you would like to say something else after you have already made a post, I would recommend editing your previous or just wait for someone else to post. Anyways have a good day!

Forest and Texas News:

Howdy y'all!

I've got some news for everyone:

Current Texas Cabinet:

Governor / WA Delegate: NewTexas
Secretary of State: Trecdom2
Secretary of Defense: Indian Empire
Texas Representative Council members: Gig em Aggies, Issues Test Bed, United States of Woodward
Texas Banner Commissioner: Richard

Changes to the Texas Cabinet:

Talitha macer Resigned as Texas Representative Council member :-(

Current Forest Cabinet:

Governor: Ruinenlust
WA Delegate / Successor: Verdant Haven
Forest Keeper: Zerphen
Deputy Forest Keeper: Garbelia
Foreign Affairs Minister: Jutsa
Culture and Events Minister: The Realizer
Cartographer: Roless
Forest Ranger: McClandia Doge 2
Wise Elder: Uan aa Boa
Successor: Ransium

Changes to the Forest Cabinet:

This is the Sixteenth Cabinet of Forest :-)
(The positions of Deputy Forest Keeper, Cartographer, Foreign Affairs Minister, Culture and Events Minister, Forest Ranger and Wise Elder were all appointed by our New Forest Keeper Zerphen!)

The Realizer's Trivia Nights:

The Forest Trivia competition has started!

So how does it work?

The questions will be released every Saturday

These questions will be in the style of the popular quiz show, Only Connect so that participants cannot simply google the answer.

The Realizer(Forest's Culture and Events Minister) shall post the dispatch with the questions in on the Forest RMB

From that point onwards everyone, residents of Forest or embassy regions, has One Week to answer the questions

Answers Must be submitted by Telegram to The Realizer.

Only Telegram submissions will be accepted.

Any answers posted on the Forest RMB will be suppressed, and could lead to further consequences/punishments as it would spoil the whole point of trivia and disrupt the thoughtful discussions occuring on the RMB.

Most importantly Have Fun!

For more information on results, prizes and a few helpful tips see this dispatch which should hopefully explain any questions you have...

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Forest Trivia Rules

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Trivia Rules

The questions will be released every Saturday

These questions will be in the style of the popular quiz show, Only Connect

I shall post the dispatch with the questions in on the RMB

From that point onwards everyone, residents of forest or embassy regions, has One Week to answer the questions

Answers Must be submitted by Telegram

Only Telegram submissions will be accepted. Any answers posted on the RMB will be suppressed.

ABSOLUTELY NO GOOGLING OF ANSWERS IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of googling, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions

ABSOLUTELY NO USAGE OF AI IS ALLOWED if you are suspected of using AI, a point will be deducted. Repeat offenders will have more severe sanctions


Results

After the week has concluded, I shall release the answers to the previous week's questions in the same dispatch.

There will also be explanations as to how you could have reached the answers, in case anyone is interested

Alongside this, there shall be a two leaderboards compiled. One weekly leaderboard and one overall leaderboard.


Prizes!

The person(s) who get the most correct answers each week will share the "prize pot" equally which shall be equal to 20.00 DV

At the end of each month, the person at the top of the overall leaderboard shall receive a legendary!

The person who is at the top of the overall leaderboard at the end of the term, shall receive a grand prize of 5 legendaries!


Helpful Tips

If you don't know the answer, just have a guess! There's no harm in having an educated guess, you might just be right!

Watch out for a word question! If the clues seem so random that you just can't find a connection, it could be that it's a word question! The words themselves could be the connection!

If you aren't sure about the answer to the question, when you're submitting them, try to explain your thinking to me! If your thinking is correct but you don't quite get the answer, you'll get half of a point. They all count in the long run!

Take your time! There's no rush... You have a week to answer the questions so you have plenty of time to think and trivialise!

And most importantly...

Have fun!

Read dispatch

And here are the all important questions for week one of the Forest Trivia!

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Forest Trivia Week One

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Question 1 -

What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?

- Brezhnev

- Andropov

- Gorbachev

- Medvedev


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Question 2 -

What is the connection between these four seemingly random clues?

- Armourers

- Legends

- Headlights

- Kneeling


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Question 3 -

What would come 4th in this sequence?

- Laura

- Michelle

- Melania

- ?


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Question 4 -

What would come 4th in this sequence?

- Earth

- Wind

- Fire

- ?


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Question 5; DOUBLE POINTS! -

What would come 4th in this sequence?

- Skateboarding

- Speed Climbing

- Surfing

- ?


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Read dispatch

If you have any questions, feel free to ask The Realizer

Good luck everyone!

The Region That Has No Big Banks (TRTHNBB) and Forest agree to co-host Chess Arena!
(Bankless Forest Chess Arena)

We are very excited to announce, TRTHNBB and Forest have agreed to co-host the Chess Arena as previously mentioned back on March 13th. This collaboration brings the total number of regions participating to ten including; The Union of Democratic States, Sol Aeternalis, Colonia Apollonis, Democratic Socialist Assembly, Wintercrest, Aurora, RGBN and Alcris participating so far. If your region is interested in taking part please contact New United Common-lands or Jutsa!

The competition will take place on Saturday 27th April, and will be open to Nations across NS. There will be three trophies available with member regions competing for Best Scoring region, Best Average scoring region, and all nations competing for best scoring Individual Nation.

To sign up for the Chess, or for any further information please check out the dispatch here:

General

The Region That Has No Big Banks and Forest is excited to present our first inter-regional blitz chess competition, seeking to bring together chess players across NationStates to participate!

Who can participate?

The event is open to all member regions participating, and open to all NS chess players (with the exception of any problematic members regions/nations, at the discretion of the organisers)

We currently have 13 regions participating and counting! Contact New United Common-lands if you are interested to join!

Arena Link

Arena link - Linkhttps://lichess.org/tournament/Al7mV4et
Password - nobanks (lowercase)

Feel free to join in our Voice Chat and Text chat on TRTHNBB Discord whilst the event is ongoing! Linkhttps://discord.gg/gDJadzaHZQ

Date and time

The Arena will take place on Saturday 27th April starting at 9pm British Summer Time or 4pm Eastern Daylight Time, lasting 3 hours. Check LinkTRTHNBB discord for the time conversion!

Feel free to drop in for parts of the event you do not need to be avaliable the whole 3 hours

Format

The format for the Arena is 5 mins + 0s increment (5+0) and hosted via lichess.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like your region to participate, please contact New United Common-lands

Trophies avaliable
1. Best Scoring Individual Nation - The nation who wins the Lichess competition
2. Best Scoring Member Region - Determined by combining the scores of nations within each member region, to see the overall winner
3. Best Average Scoring Member Region - Determined by the total region scores divided by number of nations from that respective member region participating (To help ensure fair opportunity for smaller regions)

Medals Avaliable! (Special thanks to Velichye for the great artwork!)

Position

Best Scoring Individual Nation

Best Scoring Member Region

Best Average Scoring Member Region

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Read dispatch

Good luck everyone!

Max a.k.a. Yip Man a.k.a. Texas Jaguarundi
Texas' Ambassador to Forest

Just saw your news, Verdant! Excited to see just under a dozen (20% of the new) banners show up in my Notices. xD

I sadly probably won't be displaying all of them. Much as I want to flaunt my accomplishments, such as having a thriving retail industry, or turning the government into a for-profit business, I really do much prefer having pretty towns and nature and the occasional civil rights movement on my banners. (Though I still proudly flaunt my issue author banner.) They're much appreciated regardless, though. :)

Edit: Though I will happily turn on Old Growth.

Garbelia wrote:New Greenness Index - March 2024


Ransium’s “Greenness Index”
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Greenness
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    Top 30 'Green Thumb' Nations

    Greenness

  1. Ransium -

  2. 1.212610789342404

  3. Uan aa Boa

  4. 0.9403252115646259

  5. Reannia -

  6. 0.9224997520408162

  7. Mozworld

  8. 0.9208776653061225

  9. Chilledsville -

  10. 0.8173498810090702

  11. Northern Wood

  12. 0.7173129310090703

  13. Love and Nature

  14. 0.6948800080498865

  15. Liberal Liberals

  16. 0.6702024390022676

  17. Verdant Haven

  18. 0.6159468714285714

  19. Ruinenlust -

  20. 0.605858330612245

  21. Eryndlynd

  22. 0.5920185321995465

  23. Frieden-und Freudenland

  24. 0.5722143668934241

  25. Shwe Tu Colony

  26. 0.5700636083900226

  27. Wizardonia

  28. 0.5503530073696146

  29. Nimros

  30. 0.547294786111111

  31. Bilsa

  32. 0.5094011306689342

  33. Ownzone

  34. 0.490290491723356

  35. Cannibaland

  36. 0.48780693078231296

  37. Bacopa

  38. 0.4839984526077097

  39. Ecologist Hegemony

  40. 0.4833899409863946

  41. Goldenmouth

  42. 0.47594030566893414

  43. The Black Forrest

  44. 0.4653507158730158

  45. Canaltia

  46. 0.4637785000566894

  47. Sonnveld

  48. 0.4618096580498866

  49. Beleza

  50. 0.46065755719954654

  51. Kannap

  52. 0.449831012414966

  53. Effazio

  54. 0.43978705481859415

  55. Edible Plywood

  56. 0.4322603146825397

  57. Turbeaux

  58. 0.43157327227891157

  59. Kawastyselir

  60. 0.41501173611111114

    Nation

    Greenness

  61. Jamilkhuze

  62. 0.41357663117913834

  63. Victoriaans Nederlands

  64. 0.41302130447845803

  65. Window Land

  66. 0.4085781758503402

  67. Calenmor

  68. 0.4085359560090703

  69. The Cypher Nine

  70. 0.404669218877551

  71. Santa Joanna

  72. 0.40106978611111116

  73. Valenverio

  74. 0.3980626862244897

  75. Kyratistani

  76. 0.39606612777777783

  77. Einswenn

  78. 0.38846064733560093

  79. Jutsa

  80. 0.38839431757369614

  81. Aengloland

  82. 0.38614934053287986

  83. Lon Kra Con

  84. 0.3823715259070295

  85. SherpDaWerp

  86. 0.38183044648526077

  87. Forgotten Beauty

  88. 0.37125369665532876

  89. Sapnu puas

  90. 0.36735565476190474

  91. Caterasia

  92. 0.36174219665532886

  93. Abbagagania

  94. 0.3579021560090703

  95. Esterild

  96. 0.34211817352607704

  97. Land Of A Million Environmentalists

  98. 0.3393997722789116

  99. Rhodevus

  100. 0.33376814625850343

  101. Thorvel

  102. 0.3319281083333333

  103. Middle Barael

  104. 0.3315063592403628

  105. Blue Nagia

  106. 0.3240007993197279

  107. Bestburg

  108. 0.3182754373015873

  109. Miskunn Systursins

  110. 0.31663459019274376

  111. Ziotah and Riverside

  112. 0.3163561571995465

  113. Alcantaria

  114. 0.3047428134920635

  115. Motu Tele

  116. 0.30299109727891155

  117. Mount Seymour

  118. 0.3015762357142857

  119. Nordustra

  120. 0.30084425515873015

  121. Crinadia

  122. 0.3005477040816326

  123. Naclia

  124. 0.29825004971655333

  125. Bananaistan

  126. 0.297990373015873

  127. New Chechovenia

  128. 0.29766961077097515

  129. Lura

  130. 0.2956914276077098

  131. Difinbelk

  132. 0.29270580260770973

  133. Velkia and the Islands

  134. 0.289317885430839

  135. Compersia

  136. 0.28787104325396823

  137. Garbelia

  138. 0.2876070954648526

  139. Taco Respublic

  140. 0.2818134476757369

  141. Tishanda

  142. 0.28119745447845806

  143. Brussel hamlets

  144. 0.2742498359410431

  145. Zerphen

  146. 0.27406951479591835

  147. Volksrealm

  148. 0.27049895753968256

  149. Forniphiliac limbo of inabilis

  150. 0.2681821952947846

  151. Prusmia

  152. 0.26576075260770976

  153. Democratic Republic of Cacusia

  154. 0.2643431366213152

  155. Columbiqash

  156. 0.26084669387755105

  157. Psuke

  158. 0.2597100267006803

  159. Brellach

  160. 0.2594499901360544

  161. Roless

  162. 0.2570671310090703

  163. Cuillin

  164. 0.2563203441043084

  165. Turtlesturtlesturtles

  166. 0.2557340773809524

  167. Uchila Eru

  168. 0.24832428373015872

  169. Hyon delta

  170. 0.24602832148526077

  171. Shinrogia

  172. 0.2422617597505669

  173. Saint Dolmance

  174. 0.2421174282879819

  175. Tscharva

  176. 0.24187630685941044

  177. Krusavich

  178. 0.24118649257369618

  179. Wise Witches

  180. 0.23973237998866212

  181. Gorthias

  182. 0.23837482709750565

  183. Tildalandia

  184. 0.23803769506802724

  185. Teraticus

  186. 0.2374263273809524

  187. McClandia Doge 2

  188. 0.23719568180272108

  189. Wantevolo

  190. 0.2321133600340136

  191. ProForestation

  192. 0.2313589537981859

  193. Terrabod

  194. 0.2275118146825397

  195. Three Creeks

  196. 0.22664483781179134

  197. Shauls

  198. 0.22652252981859408

  199. Republik Hintonia

  200. 0.2252284285714286

  201. Novian Republics

  202. 0.22452236638321996

  203. Great Wadiya

  204. 0.2216083532879819

  205. Aznazia

  206. 0.22155281638321997

  207. Leaf Greens

  208. 0.21982458180272113

  209. Aldaranian Hellers

  210. 0.21171047233560095

  211. Terrawynn

  212. 0.2108687318594104

  213. Anxious and Kevin

  214. 0.20882664217687077

  215. Elke and elba

  216. 0.20773396315192744

  217. United Malay Federation

  218. 0.20486284546485262

  219. RIDGELAND

  220. 0.2000957692743764

  221. Lupus Canis

  222. 0.19974592823129253

  223. Paplia

  224. 0.1969113223356009

  225. Prydaein

  226. 0.1956475867346939

  227. Dravakya

  228. 0.19360070005668933

  229. Ypogegrammeni

  230. 0.19262772182539684

  231. Shalotte

  232. 0.19242579965986395

  233. Llu

  234. 0.1922685655328798

  235. Coniferous Forests

  236. 0.19155394404761905

  237. Gandenia

  238. 0.19140041513605444

  239. Hurdergaryp

  240. 0.19030322743764175

  241. -Dragonland

  242. 0.19011848979591833

  243. Valeondria

  244. 0.18813788900226758

  245. Hyrule and Lorule

  246. 0.18713725124716551

  247. Vernidia

  248. 0.1866395286281179

  249. Forest Virginia

  250. 0.18430256638321996

  251. Furilisca

  252. 0.18278312482993198

  253. Hardins

  254. 0.18186092658730157

  255. Nazi Flower Power

  256. 0.18176759257369615

  257. Kelipnia

  258. 0.18176325873015872

  259. Zerkyr Xiszczy

  260. 0.18135753894557824

  261. Station 8

  262. 0.18082321400226758

  263. Saxonheart

  264. 0.1782862321995465

  265. Kattenland

  266. 0.17438236887755104

  267. Boss Llama

  268. 0.17348486213151929

  269. Bema Preena

  270. 0.1726829640022676

  271. Top Guanaco

  272. 0.17264088146258502

  273. Greenbush

  274. 0.1704349607142857

  275. Catsstown

  276. 0.17039863979591835

  277. Chief Alpaca

  278. 0.17026612193877552

  279. Tra Xen Petyordia

  280. 0.16977762244897962

  281. Atsvea

  282. 0.16971622602040817

  283. Mansfield Park

  284. 0.16930877947845807

  285. York Zionia

  286. 0.16827670884353738

  287. Viencia

  288. 0.16738889149659864

  289. Linguists

  290. 0.16734494852607712

  291. Gaw

  292. 0.16723335685941043

  293. Russet Haven

  294. 0.16705840379818596

  295. The Ever-Growing Tree

  296. 0.16574079019274376

  297. Head Vicuna

  298. 0.16387178860544216

  299. Nixers

  300. 0.16335296638321994

  301. Archenomia

  302. 0.16195817465986392

  303. Mpanzi

  304. 0.16028151876417232

  305. The Democratic Republic of the Empire

  306. 0.16008086451247167

  307. The Forest of Aeneas

  308. 0.1598996286281179

  309. Sable Haven

  310. 0.15466545924036282

  311. Carolean Dynasty

  312. 0.15445885958049888

  313. Velichye

  314. 0.1539171286281179

  315. Taurgur

  316. 0.15067527624716556

  317. Pourpre Haven

  318. 0.1504747867346939

  319. Azure Haven

  320. 0.14944307284580502

  321. First And Only Archive

  322. 0.14912955141723358

  323. Kader

  324. 0.14861018253968256

  325. DSN86

  326. 0.1472424517006803

  327. Deciduous Forests

  328. 0.14715753781179136

  329. The Pug Islands

  330. 0.14624011360544217

  331. Landem

  332. 0.1459648774376417

  333. Forest of Fangorn

  334. 0.14528507267573698

  335. Murmuria

  336. 0.14514885515873016

  337. Vantser

  338. 0.1444007441043084

  339. Lofia

  340. 0.14380064370748297

  341. DSN53

  342. 0.1430278974489796

  343. Anequina-Pellitine

  344. 0.1429783942743764

  345. Fulvous Haven

  346. 0.142777598015873

  347. Heard of Baby Ducks

  348. 0.14255317828798186

  349. Texian Nature Reserve

  350. 0.1424418409863946

  351. New Internationalists

  352. 0.14181725323129252

  353. Calametia

  354. 0.13941903622448976

  355. Ab 1

  356. 0.13875233543083898

  357. Random Forest

  358. 0.13658585328798187

  359. Eax

  360. 0.13620579376417233

  361. Mozolephies

  362. 0.1361615235260771

  363. Fad

  364. 0.13499814427437645

  365. Dusty Sandals

  366. 0.13335057284580498

  367. BEKM

  368. 0.13256264189342407

  369. Greater Morvonia

  370. 0.13224106570294786

  371. Skorfell

  372. 0.12872747981859411

  373. Tontorra

  374. 0.12842423934240363

  375. Chalcole

  376. 0.1280983905328798

  377. North Hatchston

  378. 0.12791234376417235

  379. Alpine Republics

  380. 0.12767108911564623

  381. Turiol Empire

  382. 0.12738341468253966

  383. Texas Jaguarundi

  384. 0.1244796136054422

  385. Greenbury

  386. 0.12289961995464851

  387. Zavimbia

  388. 0.12229099971655329

  389. Hyenatones

  390. 0.12104666751700681

  391. Keplar

  392. 0.12046013339002268

  393. Elbing

  394. 0.11940288373015874

  395. Neo-Kolaxa

  396. 0.11904256638321996

  397. Yoootoooom

  398. 0.11784897709750566

  399. Krid

  400. 0.11528428100907032

  401. Faelund

  402. 0.11517886927437646

  403. Botanisma

  404. 0.1138512509070295

  405. Cfcief1

  406. 0.11342900362811789

  407. Ottia

  408. 0.11200809852607713

  409. Dont eject this fenda sleeper 2

  410. 0.11198114172335599

  411. Thurro-dowists

  412. 0.1108469366213152

  413. Rokoll

  414. 0.11077328180272109

  415. The Seven Kingdoms Dynasty

  416. 0.11053345221088436

  417. VANNHELDR

  418. 0.10800190680272109

  419. United Worker Associations

  420. 0.10730051944444444

  421. Bisofeyr

  422. 0.10657255719954649

  423. Difin-per ubelk

  424. 0.10604468197278911

  425. The Snowy Hills of Norway

  426. 0.10577469863945578

  427. Great Hautbois

  428. 0.10546279410430841

  429. Nebolshiye Khizhiny

  430. 0.10534478253968256

  431. Safrinin

  432. 0.10496063832199548

  433. Gran Lima

  434. 0.1033140442743764

  435. Yummy Cherry Pies

  436. 0.10312441825396827

  437. Paradasia

  438. 0.10306329404761905

  439. Theist

  440. 0.10243890379818593

  441. Mini Thembria

  442. 0.10210331927437644

  443. Joyful River Spirits

  444. 0.10160211570294786

  445. Yummy Pecan Pies

  446. 0.10056756196145124

  447. North Adria

  448. 0.09944694053287982

  449. Yummy Apple Pies

  450. 0.09941210459183673

  451. Moss on Trees

  452. 0.09861074325396826

  453. Ghifar

  454. 0.09753311955782312

  455. Order of Malah

  456. 0.09712298832199545

  457. Luneshire

  458. 0.09647967522675739

  459. Golden Landia

  460. 0.09638085209750566

  461. Symbaroum

  462. 0.09624566162131519

  463. Vincente Pinzon

  464. 0.09577265646258504

  465. Excleria

  466. 0.09560484217687075

  467. Uncharted Wilderness

  468. 0.09521244013605441

  469. Sourovia

  470. 0.09520081598639454

  471. St Laura

  472. 0.09493964087301587

  473. The woke mind virus

  474. 0.09414367505668936

  475. Bannau Brycheiniog

  476. 0.09334393492063492

  477. Stardew

  478. 0.09180240277777778

  479. Northern Malav

  480. 0.09175118304988662

  481. Rrali

  482. 0.09145530617913834

  483. The Washington Forestation

  484. 0.09122762959183674

  485. The Moths

  486. 0.09109727403628118

  487. Cookie Pirate

  488. 0.09012118656462585

  489. LontraNutria

  490. 0.08999799291383222

  491. Waaagh Bizmork

  492. 0.08928444053287982

  493. Qassiarsuk

  494. 0.08875704852607709

  495. Amazon Rainforest

  496. 0.08752648775510205

  497. UDCS

  498. 0.08740156887755102

  499. Yummy Rhubarb Pies

  500. 0.08635329574829934

  501. Hue Manatee

  502. 0.08540501785714283

  503. Shadowwood

  504. 0.08511871638321995

  505. Kingsman Tailors

  506. 0.08488105243764171

  507. Havionia

  508. 0.08487386315192745

  509. Bnuy

  510. 0.08469339523809524

  511. Amazonian Union

  512. 0.08460067947845805

  513. Kavalin

  514. 0.08452224608843538

  515. Regional Cartographer Office

  516. 0.08447625856009071

  517. Ants

  518. 0.08391681156462585

  519. Vladislavopolje

  520. 0.08354855090702948

  521. Ecotopia

  522. 0.08342999013605443

  523. Ilulissat

  524. 0.08318087857142857

  525. Racoda went camping

  526. 0.0827838866213152

  527. Ecotate

  528. 0.08264163424036282

  529. Witho

  530. 0.08253953656462586

  531. Microtastic

  532. 0.08251497619047618

  533. Eastern Pierdziszewo

  534. 0.08238837641723357

  535. Yummy Pumpkin Pies

  536. 0.08198139529478457

  537. Dynamic Docking Automaton

  538. 0.08180913543083901

  539. Bloodmoon Grove

  540. 0.08138091513605443

  541. St Katherine

  542. 0.08088195958049887

  543. Gres Undoltion

  544. 0.08080330442176871

  545. Fallo Sings

  546. 0.07931385736961451

  547. A Glittery Unicorn Farm

  548. 0.0786831821995465

  549. Belerus

  550. 0.07835465566893424

  551. Chiquitita

  552. 0.07824954767573697

  553. Morichot

  554. 0.0775010702947846

  555. Fartsniffage

  556. 0.07640425090702947

  557. Furretland

  558. 0.0762670611111111

  559. Yummy Lemon Pies

  560. 0.07605426281179138

  561. The Outer Milky Way

  562. 0.0751852585600907

  563. Charizard2

  564. 0.0751166843537415

  565. The Forest Army

  566. 0.07463810124716552

  567. Messenger Pigeons

  568. 0.07418117879818593

  569. South Lebatuck

  570. 0.07298684495464852

  571. Muskegon Lumberjacks

  572. 0.07278742074829932

  573. Paxmaslana

  574. 0.07240142879818595

  575. Yummy Blueberry Pies

  576. 0.07237742840136055

  577. Toxic Love

  578. 0.07228965873015875

  579. Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel

  580. 0.07220822505668935

  581. Vuoto Amore

  582. 0.06901220816326531

  583. Tathel

  584. 0.06790590753968255

  585. The Moreno Home

  586. 0.06781007346938775

  587. Attorneys with Subpar Standards

  588. 0.06751669166666667

  589. Belevia

  590. 0.06744649070294785

  591. Yummy strawberry pies

  592. 0.06608817998866212

  593. Auracia

  594. 0.06221637471655328

  595. Yummy Plum Pies

  596. 0.05772398015873016

  597. Glamorous Geese

  598. 0.0574194997165533

  599. The Card Finders

  600. 0.052620513321995466

  601. Tall Oaks

  602. 0.0512334544217687

  603. Stralla

  604. 0.05112272465986396

  605. The Light System of Zimbabwae2

  606. 0.04719527029478458

  607. Meeresleuchten

  608. 0.0406761985260771

  609. The Merry Marauders

  610. 0.04063509387755102

  611. Isbjorn Maerenne Bava Paerani

  612. 0.038747454478458045

  613. Feline Masters

  614. 0.036955107369614514

  615. The Card Finders 2

  616. 0.03265830447845804

  617. Woodfall Swamp

  618. 0.030447271825396836

  619. Grimmjow J

  620. 0.02659267976190477

  621. A Once Great Nation

  622. 0.017674178231292515

  623. Thembria

  624. 0.015289476190476183

  625. The Refreshing Spruce Forests

  626. 0.0027421893424036305

    Bottom 10 Nations

    Greenness

  627. The Realizer

  628. -0.0010530420068027232

  629. The Brink of Extinction

  630. -0.0017755142290249454

  631. Obvile Kiatopia

  632. -0.011181126360544216

  633. Mowte

  634. -0.01181073208167798

  635. Island Number Nine

  636. -0.020934877664399096

  637. Republic of Ravens

  638. -0.02477815572562359

  639. Soldiersend Archive

  640. -0.06391284195011339

  641. Seagull

  642. -0.07659571462585033

  643. Candlewhisper Archive

  644. -0.2703808049319728

  645. Lord Dominator

  646. -0.40801505436507934

Forest Average Compared To World Average

Greenness

Forest

0.1942312643

Nationstates Average

0.09306199269

Using data from 18/3/24, changes shown in comparison to October 2023 edition

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Here is the updated Greenness Index for the new term, Uan aa Boa has taken second spot behind Ransium, and Verdant Haven breaks into the top 10 in the most notable changes.

One day I will successfully have a negative greenness score sufficient to equal Ransium’s positive one

Jutsa wrote:snip

Gotta love how I’m usually a wildly different color than everyone else

Jutsa wrote:Just saw your news, Verdant! Excited to see just under a dozen (20% of the new) banners show up in my Notices. xD

I sadly probably won't be displaying all of them. Much as I want to flaunt my accomplishments, such as having a thriving retail industry, or turning the government into a for-profit business, I really do much prefer having pretty towns and nature and the occasional civil rights movement on my banners. (Though I still proudly flaunt my issue author banner.) They're much appreciated regardless, though. :)

Edit: Though I will happily turn on Old Growth.

I’ve got 19 new banners. Exciting! I thought something bad happened with so many pings until I opened the notification bar. For now I’ve added two of the new banners on display: the green trees look amazing. Even though I prefer to use my custom banners for the main account, I love all the banners in general and use specific ones for my puppets.

Now, after being spoiled by such fancy updates, I can’t help but wait for the new policies cards xD

Jutsa wrote:Just saw your news, Verdant! Excited to see just under a dozen (20% of the new) banners show up in my Notices. xD

🎊 Congratulations, Verdant Haven! One of Forest's very best community members leaving their mark on the wider NS game again! 🌲🌲🌲

Texas Jaguarundi wrote:

I think my Telegram to you about this suggestion/proposal a few days ago got Lost in Transit. So I'm posting my suggestion/proposal on the Forest RMB. :-)

I have a suggestion/proposal: Can I please be the Forest Poll Master with the ability to only create Polls in Forest?

Just saw this post but, I'm not quite sure if an ambassador from another region is able to apply for a government position. I looked through the constitution and it didn't say anything, so maybe a higher up with more knowledge could comment on this? This is likely up to Zerphen since they're now Forest Keeper.

I got *checks notices* three new banners! I'm a bit underwhelmed.

Sheesh 13 new banners. Neat. I wonder what prompts the bureaucracy ones.

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