Posts tagged as “moderation”

Moderators Purge Nazis, Leave Several Regions Cleared or Founderless

Moderators Purge Nazis, Leave Several Regions Cleared or Founderless

By Quebecshire on May 16, 2021 |

The NationStates site moderators have banned the word "Nazi" in all nation and region names. Several large Nazi and fascist regions have been eliminated or are in states of chaos, as anti-fascist players welcome the change.

Aexnidaral Storms Out: Europeian Delegate Vacancy Follows Moderation Row

Aexnidaral Storms Out: Europeian Delegate Vacancy Follows Moderation Row

By Llo on November 15, 2020 |

Politics

Opinion | The Problem of Distinguishing Out-of-Character and In-Character Speech

Opinion | The Problem of Distinguishing Out-of-Character and In-Character Speech

By J. S. Talleyrand on April 3, 2020 |

Perspectives

The South Pacific: Auphelia, Rabbitz, Proctethia Take Seats on Local Council

The South Pacific: Auphelia, Rabbitz, Proctethia Take Seats on Local Council

By Grey on March 28, 2020 |

Politics

Opinion | The Dangers of Excessive Regional Politicization

Opinion | The Dangers of Excessive Regional Politicization

By Dekks on March 14, 2020 |

Perspectives and Politics

Opinion | Why Regions Should Have Cards Programs
By Comfed |
Culture and Perspectives
When done properly, a cards program can be a unique opportunity for gameside engagement in any community, Comfed writes. Every region ought to have one and access its full benefits.
Opinion | Worldbuilding in a Non-Western Context
By Arumdaum |
International and Perspectives
Most roleplays in NationStates are geographically and culturally influenced by a Eurocentric worldview. However, players can and should work harder to reimagine their worlds through different lenses, Arumdaum writes.
Opinion | A Cosmopolitan View on Regionalism
By JayDee |
Perspectives
The divide between regionalists and cosmopolitans is but one dichotomy in the world of NationStates. JayDee sits down with three regionalists to explore each side's unique opportunities and challenges.
Worldbuilding A Military: Why You Need More Than Names and Numbers
By Art |
International and Perspectives
Creating a national military in your roleplay should be more than just numbers and leaders, Art writes. Proper worldbuilding requires a consideration of economics, history, and culture too.
Opinion | Who Better To Commend A Nation Than Their Own Region?
By JayDee |
Gameplay and Perspectives
Newly-elected President Peeps is embarking on an initiative called the Europeian Heroes Program, with a focus on commending Europeians. JayDee argues this is the best way to achieve high quality commendations.
Micronationalism: When the Internet Meets Real-Life
By Indo-Malaysia |
Culture and Perspectives
The mass of nations and regions in NationStates border on the idea of micronationalism. Sometimes, however, the lines have blurred between the two and they interestingly materialise in real-life.
Opinion | Don’t Say Meritocracy, Say Oligarchy
By Calvin Coolidge |
Perspectives
Calvin presents the concept of meritocracy and argues that the actual political system of meritocratic regions often primarily resembles oligarchy, with only a few who hold power.