[Decision] Economy and Finance Forum

[Romanos IV]

I'm not actually good at writing curia proposals, so pardon my poor style of writing.


Rationale:

Nowadays, more and more people find themselves accustomed to financial and economic developments,


Economic developments about

• the recession of the last years
• the sovereign debts crisis
• the economics of big companies
• statistics about employment/salaries/etc
• news about stock exchange
• monetary developments
• the banking sector
• labour economics
• welfare

or Economic theories and systems, their applications, experiments and innovations.

We see threads in the Pit which have to do with the economy, while politics themselves are not so involved. It is true that economic discussion cannot exist without its political parametres, but I find wrong to see threads about economics statistics be derailed very soon into pure politics.

Moreover, with the current structure, there is no particular forum that encourages economics' discussion, so that we can have a clear picture about its viability. It is my opinion, though, that such a forum would very likely bring people into its threads, thus generating more and more activity. Also, members who are interested in economy and finance will have their own place of discussing them, possibly creating frequent posters in that forum.

It would be justified to say that that forum would not be as lively as, say, the VV, the Pit or the Academy. In the beginning, this will almost certainly be true, but as I said, hopefully it will increase steadily over time.

However, knowing that this won't pass if I bring it without having evidence that there is real need for this forum, I shall propose a trial period of 2 months. If it is a sucess, the Curia will decide on keeping it. If not, it will reject it.


Decision

Economics and Finance forum

The Curia recommends the creation of an 'Economics and Finance' forum to be created in the Discussion and Debate area of the site for a trial period of 60 days. In the end of the trial period, the citizens will vote whether activity and interest is notable enough to keep it, or not.

I really want to hear opinions, proposals for alteration or any kind of concerns over this. Thanks in advance.


Supporters: Mr MM, Major Darling, Mega Tortas de Bodemloze

[karamazovmm]

I hardly think that the level of discussion would make the need for that forum apparent.

but support anyway

[Harry Lime]

My thoughts on finance in general are best summed up in this short presentational video

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

but enough of my gay banter. New forums are always decided by how much traffic is perceived will be travelling through them. Unless we are suddenly deluged with an influx of lion-tamers is there any other justification for such a place?

[Katsumoto]

If we're going to be creating a new forum I would much rather have a military forum. Politics and economics is so closely interlinked I really don't think a new forum is necessary for it. I would much rather discuss the activities of the world's militaries and current wars.

[LoZz]

If we're going to be creating a new forum I would much rather have a military forum. Politics and economics is so closely interlinked I really don't think a new forum is necessary for it. I would much rather discuss the activities of the world's militaries and current wars.

which could also be argued the same with the military as well, seeing as war and politics have always gone hand in hand.

[karamazovmm]

If we're going to be creating a new forum I would much rather have a military forum. Politics and economics is so closely interlinked I really don't think a new forum is necessary for it. I would much rather discuss the activities of the world's militaries and current wars.

soft power and hard power are the same now, basically, and have been the same for a long time

[Capt. Fozdike]

I really don't see any need for a economics area. It's pretty much the same as the Mudpit or the Academy (Depending on what kind of topic you are creating).

Sorry, I don't see the need.

[Romanos IV]

And that's why I propose a trial period, to clarify the traffic it would get, thus getting evidence about the need for it.

[M D]

SUpport for a trial period

[Viking Prince]

I would rather see an 'other current news' category. But if this would take some of the threads off of the Mudpit and slow the rate a thread drops to page three....

I will not support this, but I would possibly vote yes when the time comes.

[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]

I will not support this, but I would possibly vote yes when the time comes.

Support. Imma go the other route. Here's ya one vote. Best of luck with your endeaver...

[Romanos IV]

I would rather see an 'other current news' category. But if this would take some of the threads off of the Mudpit and slow the rate a thread drops to page three....

I think that would be too generic and people wouldn't know what does and what does not fall into this category. If you have any more specific proposal, I'd be very interested to hear it.

[Romanos IV]

Anyone else who would support or would like to make a comment or a question?

[Romanos IV]

Thanks, Mega. Could the Madame Curator please move this to vote?

[Empress Meg]

Thanks, Mega. Could the Madame Curator please move this to vote?

Sure thing.
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=7657611

Devoirs The Empress

[Romanos IV]

Thanks, Empress.

[Viking Prince]

Oh -- here is what I was referring to as my preferred forum addition:
[VOTE FINISHED: FAILED] [Decision] Creation of Current Events Forum


I do hope this one goes a step better though. Good luck on the vote.

[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]

I do hope this one goes a step better though. Good luck on the vote.

Rally Rally Rally................

[Romanos IV]

It sorta puzzles me, though, why all this opposition even if it's only for a trial...