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We have a tendency to put the same criteria into new positions from the historic formats of the constitution, often losing site of why those criteria were necessary in the first place. The 3 month rule being a perfect example, and as you say it's not really an indicator of ability in terms of the understanding the ToS. The 3 month rule, as I recall started when citizens were not allowed to patronize until they became 'Patricians.' It was carried over to the CdeC and then the Tribunal.
So yes, I would support removal of the rule..
Ah, sorry, that would have been me. Since the election was finished I was about to close the threads and move them to the Tabularium, so I moved the posts that entailed further discussion to where the discussion could continue. The possibility to just copy them eluded me, so sorry for that again.I didn't move it. I left it there. I am confused!
I will put it back in. [edit: done!]
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I'll get cracking of the whip then, get those moderators infracting like crazy. Wait, that's not what you meant right?
Seriously, these issues are all tied together - a lack of activity and interest in the the Curia means a limited number of candidates for any position.
What might help in the longer term is to make rule changes easier and quicker. If we can make it simpler to change things then, should the Curia become more active again with more candidates the rule can be re-instituted.
However, right now, we could modify the rule such that if we have X or more applicants for a position then a consecutive term rule will be enforced. If we make X 3 or 5 or something like that it allows consecutive terms now but should the Curia be more active in the future then we don't have to change a rule again, it automatically kicks in.
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That could be pretty messy. You wouldn't want to have a candidate start a debate, answer some questions and then get blocked from applying. I think it would be better to just suspend the rule and reinstate it later if we need to. It's a good rule, it just isn't useful right now.
You've done an impeccable job though.
What genius says.
Hmm, the last five elections weren't elections in the strict sense, rather appointments of the single applicants. It might be beneficial to our little pseudo-democracy role-play to have n > 1 applicants for once...
EDIT: I would have applied, but was unexpectedly dipped in blue paint.
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"Non i titoli illustrano gli uomini, ma gli uomini i titoli." - Niccolo Machiavelli, Discorsi
"Du musst die Sterne und den Mond enthaupten, und am besten auch den Zar. Die Gestirne werden sich behaupten, aber wahrscheinlich nicht der Zar." - Einstürzende Neubauten, Weil, Weil, Weil
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"Du musst die Sterne und den Mond enthaupten, und am besten auch den Zar. Die Gestirne werden sich behaupten, aber wahrscheinlich nicht der Zar." - Einstürzende Neubauten, Weil, Weil, Weil
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@Magistrate election, c'mon people, apply, you gotta see the world and get to know fellow members of the board better than you'd ever wanted it's an all around fun job, given that there actually is something to do
This.
And if you don't have an excuse for not applying (such as already holding an office, being a moderator or admin or an emeritus or clinically insane): Why are you not applying?
"Non i titoli illustrano gli uomini, ma gli uomini i titoli." - Niccolo Machiavelli, Discorsi
"Du musst die Sterne und den Mond enthaupten, und am besten auch den Zar. Die Gestirne werden sich behaupten, aber wahrscheinlich nicht der Zar." - Einstürzende Neubauten, Weil, Weil, Weil
On an eternal crusade for reason, logics, catholicism and chocolate. Mostly chocolate, though.
I can heartily recommend the Italian Wars mod by Aneirin.
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And finally you'll be able to act like you're cool saying things like "Hey Jom, high five" and "G, whats going on down there?"
Seriously: A not stressful job, two nice fellow, and an opportunity to learn.
We need something to entice people to apply for office, there has been only one applicant for Censor and the application thread closes tomorrow.
I see the same thing happening for Magistrate. I will step forward if others won't but I'm afraid it will be a trial by fire.
The story line of the Curia is getting boring, perhaps we should spicy it up (install a dictator or something else) the people must be entertained
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