ADMIN NOTICE : OFFICIAL FACTION RIGHTS

[Malaclypse 666]

I must be going soft.. I just invisi-d two of my own posts as not contributing anything to the discussion...

Ok.. here goes:

IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS : RIGHT 1 : HOME SYSTEMS

The TAZ call it "Fithings", and collect donations on a voluntary basis, usually once or twice a year during some silly "event" or other. The occassional passers-by also throw the odd unexpected "donation" our way...always a nice surprise. I don't plan to do much more in this regard, unless a lockdown to weed out specific recognized and designated "cabbages" for a short period seems in order. If that suits you.. it suits me.

I can't imagine the Council of Zoners needing to "tax" either. More on possible "futures" for the "CoZ" later.

IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS : RIGHT 2 : OFFICIAL FACTION AUTHORITY OVER INDEPENDENTS

Official faction leaders would have to ensure that only official faction members with the rank of the official faction leader and one rank below him/her will exercise this ingame, and make sure that ALL members know this. This is not a licence for junior members to start ordering independents around.

Here it gets stickier. As TAZ, all of my members hold the equal rank of "Pope", a Discordian tradition. They seem content to give me ultimate "spiritual" forte. However, for these 'secular" matters, I will consider choosing one or two "High Priests" as well, though it would be hard to choose.

The "Council of Zoners" could be defined as the "elephant in the room". While not official Faction-wise, somehow it has gained enough notoriety and respect to be listened to. I don't claim all the credit for that, but I'm kinda the "proud poppa" of the concept.

Recently I have suggested that the Council actually go its own way, as there is still some confusion about its status: Choose their new Chairperson or "High Council", apply for official status, perhaps seek the deed to O-50 or O-74, submit their dough, and the TAZ would wish them well.

I believe they have the required "history" and respect to pull it off. Doing so would serve to remove any "gray areas" regarding its authority, real or imagined.

IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS : RIGHT 3 : SPECIFIC BENEFITS TO OFFICIAL FACTIONS

Official Factions will get their 500 mill back from the Admins once approved, and will have to demonstrate RP/Forum/Ingame presence if they want that Cap 8 after three months, and request it then.

Why not? "Wuxtra Wuxtra! Waverly LLC/COEE has Banner Year! Dividends to all Popes announced!" I'll divvie that bad boy bonus up. I'll slap the Cap 8 on a spankin' new Yacht, and "trickle down" my used stuff.

IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS : RIGHT 4 : EVENT RESTRICTIONS

This is more or less in place now. Just not officially recognised. Note that ideally, Official Factions should have as much event participation as possible from independents. But they need the right to say "No" if things are imbalanced.

There is no "Weekly Event!" for Zoners. The only way this applies might be an Indy Freeport "Guard" becoming overzealous. Telling the person that "We've got it covered, thanks for the offer." usually suffices.

Again, I'm leaning towards removing any gray areas by encouraging the "CoZ" to seek official status, and kicking them out into the big bad world on their own. Until then, I'll "Chair" em as long as they'll put up with me.

IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS : RIGHT 5 : BATTLESHIP LICENCING

NOTE : EXISTING BATTLESHIP OWNERS WOULD BE GRANDFATHERED. THEY WOULD NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY FOR A LICENCE THEY ALREADY HAVE.

Here we go then. The other "elephant in the room":

1) MOD CHANGE : Licences would not automatically be bought with a battleship. They would only be available on the Admin base.

Yup.

2) FORUM CHANGE : A new "Battleship Licence Requests" forum would be required.

3) OFFICIAL FACTION MAINTENANCE DUTIES : Processing Applications promptly.

Yup and Yup. As TAZ and the Council of Zoners are currently joined at the hip, I will consult on applications, with the Council Delegates. (More bloody voting!)

My personal view is to buttcheek imprint every application, give the lucky winner a trial run, and call Harry's towing if necessary. If the CoZ acts on my suggestion and we part ways, then I'll keep them on speed dial regarding any TAZ applications, (Do missionaries fly capital vessels..?), and trust they will do the same regarding their applicants.

4) ADMIN MAINTENANCE DUTIES : Keeping Official factions supplied with licences. May also be neccessary to intervene in Battleship Licence Requests forum if a faction is being unreasonable and/or tardy.

and

These are the people who will approve the use of the corresponding battleship.
Ship, NPC Affiliation, responsible faction, leader (s):

Zoner Juggernaut - Zoner, TAZ, Malacalypse/Council of Zoners
Aquilon Carrier - Zoner, TAZ, Malacalypse/Council of Zoners

Again, due to the "quasi-official nature" of the CoZ, this is a head scratcher.

Currently, my thoughts are that consultation between TAZ and the CoZ will be necessary; but, until my name is taken off as "creator" of the Registry and "message dump" topics, I reserve the right to "veto" the Council. That might not happen in a blue moon, but let's just call it "health insurance", shall we?

To a Trial Period on this whole Revision: A definite YUP! See, I can accept and see the logic of stuff! I'm not "All Discordian, All the Time!"

To Admin Vetting on each and every approval: A definite NOPE! Let's keep these felllas up and flying, rather than buried in paperwork. As Factions and Faction leaders, we need to step up and take some of the responsibility, and the attendant "heat" on occassion. I think the danger is slight for abuse, and that Factions will regulate each other for the most part to prevent abuse of our new "Godlike" powers; If not, appeal to the Admin is always possible as a last resort.

There ya go, folk. Pair o' digms! Hot Springs, Massages, and Chakra Hoovering, here I come!

23's,
Mal

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