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Thread: PASSED[Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

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    Default PASSED[Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Quote Originally Posted by Saint Nicholas View Post
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    At the suggestion of Saint Nicholas, I have decided to apply for citizenship. Having been a member for two and a half years, it's seems like the right time to do this.

    I am an active member of the Alliance Gateway, Political Academy, and Political Mudpit, with other forums garnering lesser activity as well. First and foremost, I am dedicated to all discussions concerning socio-economics and politics, especially that of left and right ideologies. I am an infamous Communist, being both a common sight in nearly every single thread concerning leftist thought as well as an avid debater.

    My most fulfilling and prized contribution to TWC is my Treatise of Communism and Claims Thereof, an analysis of the writings of Marx and Engels defining what Communism truly is for the many that lack my obsession with Communist writings, and to a lesser degree, of the contrast between Communism and regimes that have claimed such.

    I am keen to back up my arguments with sources when it is necessary, and I have a tendency to point out the validity of the sources of others, as seen in my discussion in 40 Helpful Tips for Communists.

    The big picture of a debate is important to me, and irrelevant aspects of a debate are often dropped and stated as such while I continue to argue concerning the actual topic of discussion, as seen in 40 helpful tips for Anti-Communists. This thread also highlights my ability to admit when I am wrong, as seen here.

    In the Alliance Gateway, I have been a player for approximately two years, and have made an attempt at creating a single Alliance Game known as Fantasy Alliances X.0. Unfortunately, despite my hard work it failed to garner a viable player base and died. However, I find this frames my determination during a time when the Alliance Gateway was experiencing a low level of activity (from which it is just recovering). Threads belonging to FA X.0 can be found in the Alliance Gateway Archive.

    Honestly, others help me a lot more than I help others (with everything from relationship advice to spreadsheet help) but there are quite a few instances where I have helped others, albeit in a typically minor way. The most common way I have helped others is through recommendation of anime in Recommend me an anime, Sher Khan!, the regulars (including myself) of which form a tight knit community with our own specialties and preferences. I have also on occasion helped with coding, recently seen with the [abbr] tag in Nico's Treatise on Communism and Claims Thereof.

    A few more minor details: I was a local mod of the short-lived Terranova forum, before I requested it's deletion when it became inactive/dead. And I have a single blog of sorts known as A TWC life.

    I sincerely hope you accept me as a Citizen, and look forward to seeing the results of the vote.

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    Yo, CdeCers. I've come across a diamond in the rough here. nicoisbest has caught my eye in the D&D forums. He's participated in many debates over the years he's spent here on TWC, always staying calm and presenting evidence and arguments in a clear and concise manner; I believe nico has earned the privilege of Citizenship. Not only is he an avid debater, he is a keen RPG player as well. He managed his own RPG and forum for a short while until it unfortunately collapsed, however this only shows the work ethic and sense of determination nico has for contributing to the forum. I hope you find him worthy for Citizenship as I do.


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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    I'll be doing research on this member.

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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    I like this guy. He makes relevant points in debate and put a lot of effort into his posts. As an easy example, take a look at the treatise that he wrote on communism.

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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Agreed.

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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Hmmm...another challenging one.
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    Good candidate, voted yes.
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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Moderation history? Seems to be a solid member. Found a few post that are just a waste... one liners or a pic with a smiley. I would expect more from a civitate..... tough one.


    EDIT: Look two post below the one Jom linked to and you will see what I mean about the waste of a post.




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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Quote Originally Posted by y2day View Post
    Moderation history? Seems to be a solid member. Found a few post that are just a waste... one liners or a pic with a smiley. I would expect more from a civitate..... tough one.


    EDIT: Look two post below the one Jom linked to and you will see what I mean about the waste of a post.
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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Quote Originally Posted by y2day View Post
    Moderation history? Seems to be a solid member. Found a few post that are just a waste... one liners or a pic with a smiley. I would expect more from a civitate..... tough one.


    EDIT: Look two post below the one Jom linked to and you will see what I mean about the waste of a post.
    Meh, what's he going to say to someone who simply denounces his form of communism as doomed to failure without any reasons why?

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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    I would try to engage him or ignore such posts. Not all civitates post are exceptional I know that. I just happened to run across of few posts in a row like the one mentioned when I went randomly clicking through his posting history. I plan to keep looking as I am not convinced yet.




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    This kind of posting is easily curbed with a gentle PM sent to the member. It's not something that can't be fixed if it is deemed a serious problem.
    "Muscovy", as its rulers have previously called it, is a sleeping giant, with age-old traditions and ways of doing things. Here, the feudal way of life has become so entrenched that the serfs are as tied to the land as cattle, and with almost as few rights. It is a vast, deeply conservative and religious country: Mother Russia and the Orthodox Church are the two pillars of national belief. The Tsar may be the father of his people, but by tradition and practice he is a stern parent. Ivan the Terrible was well named, and he has not been the only ruler with an iron will. Russia is the "Third Rome". The last bastion of Orthodox Christianity.

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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Nothing serious, like I said I happen to click on three in a row at random that where not contributing to the forum. I have looked over more of his history and am impressed. Will still try to research more before I decide.




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    I'd abstain as I do not consider myself well enough experience on this side of the forums.

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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    As with meg I've abstained as I do not have the requisite knowledge to make an informed decision.
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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    A yes from me. I looked again over his posting history last night.




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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Role play tis not an easy thing and I always endeavor to give credit where credit is due to those that invest in it... Many do not give credence to posting in the TD {Thema Devia}, and although a heaven for spam, certain freestyle posting can accumulate merit. Sometimes not every post is going to be Nobel peace prize worthy, but often there is concerted efforts in structured posts....



    I see a member who invests himself in numerous areas of the forum. Based on the endorsement of CdeC Members that invested in this applicant, I took the time to dig deeper than I ordinarily would. Solid contribution over an extended period of time equals Accumulation.

    Voted yes, for a solid member and his accumulated contributions...



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    Some linky's in your application would've been nice...
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    Default Re: [Citizen]nicoisbest (patron: Saint Nicholas)

    Passed and PMs forthcoming.

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