On The STAND: Rolo’s Public Hearing
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Plugson
Greetings eCanada,
Yesterday I published an article proposing how we might deal with citizens who steal from and disgrace the eCanadian community. Later today, that article was replaced with a Forfeit Point so I cannot link to the discussion, unfortunately. What I can say is that a number of people were supporting the idea and so I will proceed despite the chance I could be banned by the time the (un)Official Blacklist is published.
Yup, I fought the outlaws, and the ‘law’ won. It’s okay, my character sheet says I still have 4 more Hit Points left.
“Thou shall not contaminate the New World with filth such as External advertising, Spam,Insults, Pornography, Vulgarity or Racism.
Content type: Article
Reason: Public debates”
Apparently public debates go against the laws of the land. Funny, isn’t that what the political module is all about?
Without any further ado….
Let’s inaugurate the first public hearing of The Search for Truth And Need for Discipline:
The STAND ~~ Stage 1: Public Hearing
The rules are very simple. Don’t get your comment reported/deleted because then it will be lost to the public record. For courtesy sake and for efficacy, don’t make it personal. We’re not here to tear apart a real person or insult them for being who they apparently seem to be in-game. It’s about identifying a problem player and doing what we can to limit their damaging influence to our gameplay.
Therefore, as a suggestion, simply identify what negative impact Rolo has had on the operation of our government, our military, our politics, and our collective group effort at improving the status of eCanada in-game. If he called you a name on IRC, don’t bother telling us about that here. It’s about the money; let’s face it.
On the other hand, if Rolo did something nice like hold your hand as a newbie, or give you great business advice, or donated you a fine Q5 weapon one day, and you think that he deserves a second, or third, chance, then let us know. It’s possible we’ve misunderstood the whole situation and you’d like to point out what really happened, and why Rolo is ‘the greatest eCanadian ever’ and why he deserves a spot among our ranks. Please tell us. This is an excellent opportunity to do so before people are asked to vote on whether there is to be an active effort to blacklist Rolo.
The floor is now open. Please provide evidence, arguments, counter-arguments, defense and accusations that will help us better understand ‘the truth’ of what has happened. No need to limit your memory to current events; past incidents are welcome.
Let’s not pretend this is a real court with procedure, counsel, rebuttals, and evidence/testimony restrictions. Let the Laws of eRepublik decide what will stand as a valid comment (and possibly article). Concern yourself only with providing a record of what we know that can be used to inform citizens before the vote begins in 48 hours.
Starting now, 48 hours remain. State your case, place your opinions, show us what you know happened. Testimony from citizens, Orgs, Interim Govts., CSIS, and people of other titles is welcome.
The STAND Procedure:
Stage 1 ~~ On the STAN😨
Rolo’s Public Hearing (48 hours)
An article will soon be released to announce a hearing to gather accusations, evidence, and defense regarding the actions of Rolo.
Stage 2 ~~ On The STAN😨
Public Vote and Verdict (48 hours)
It has been elected to go with public vote until a council is established to oversee the (un)Official Blacklist. 1 citizen = 1 Vote: Yes, No, Abstain
Stage 3 ~~ On The STAN😨
Announcing results and establishing the Blacklist (24 hours later)
After votes and comments are tallied, the (un)Official Blacklist will be prepared in a media article.
The formation of a council to help moderate the (un)Official Blacklist is still in process. We intend to have a formal list prepared when the Public Hearing closes and the Public Vote opens.
Comments
Is roleplay any different if it's done in public as opposed to the Forums?
Good question Grasshopper, let me respond with this:
13 Businesses, 5 Orgs, 1075 Gold, and 63,000 CAD to Rolo Tahmasee
I'm sure the tally is different now. Perhaps someone can fill me in.
Doesn't answer my question though
CanI use my multis to vote?
Seems you're on the ADMINS blacklist!!! har har har hur hur hur..........derp
illegal public debate, sorry but its true
Rolo clearly stole the national treasury and to my knowledged has never apologized nor attempted restitution. For this, perma-ban.
I empathize with Rolo, Wes cried wolf and AMM bought into it, Wes continued to cry wolf and all of congress bought it, Rolo didn't do any stealing until the knife was put to his throat, so I feel for him. In a twisted sort of way, I see Wes-gate as revenge/retribution for what Wes did to Rolo.
😁^What he said
Not sure if it was AMM who moved the motion or someone else, but whoever it was, they bought Wes's "the sky is falling" routine.
Lawrence is correct AMM started the illegal proposal against Rolo Tahmasee, leading to loss of the treasury.
Is it really necessary to do this public Hearing?
I think we already know the result... : /
Rolo didn't like the way things were going, so he decided to throw a hissy fit and take the government's funds.
I'm fine with hissy fits, but not when it directly damages our country's abilities.
I want to carry Plugson's children.
Rolo was unlawfully impeached, he was never given a chance to explain and what not. But stealing the treasury wasnt an answer. Two wrongs dont make a write.
Do we not understand the concept of blacklisting someone? We all know that we're going to decide he's guilty. Time to stop talking with or about him.
Pimp: No
Kirk: Apparently
Wes: huh?
Kilgore: Yes, we understand. This vote also involves people not in the know, who don't hang in IRC and the forum. The plan is to gather 'evidence, testimony, and defense' and then link it to the vote to better inform us all.
I agree it is silly to add process to something that is already the bastardization of the judicial process, but hell, it doesn't have to be for show if we learn a thing or two from it. If we all knew what happened and held a unanimous opinion, then an (un)Official Blacklist would not even be necessary, since we'd naturally respond by blocking Rolo out (or maybe letting him back if we all agree to the contrary).
Guaranteed, in 6 months if Rolo is still playing eRep and cozying up to eCanadians, we'll let him back in just enough to cause another mess.
Wouldn't be the first time
Voted for Greater Justice
votato. got a FP as well. thx, wes!
Groovy
The money Rolo took (twice) including thousands of gold in "Victory Bonds". That was gold donated by citizens, to the government, with the promise of a return on the investment of +10 CAD per gold.
😁 Well, it was a "Victory" for me...
Thanks eCanada!
I looked up 'dirtbag' in the dictionary. Guess whose photo was there?
(Hint. He pretends he is Bruce Willis, but is no boy scout.)
Citizen B
"I looked up 'scumbag' in the dictionary. Guess whose photo was there?
(Hint. He pretends he is Ricky Gervais, but is no Forrest Gump.)"
Fixed.
Anyone checking here that wonders why there was no vote after the 48-hour "hearing" is probably smart enough to know how to handle the situation without need of a blacklist or elder council to tell them what to do.
Publishing another 2 articles on Rolo and then 3 more on Wes Lewis (who would most likely be proposed for blacklisting) would only be going against the very purpose of blacklisting, since it would give them more attention that either deserves.
Either people get it themselves, and naturally ignore destructive players, or they'll continue on replying, voting, and commenting on every ridiculous utterance issued by this trio of attention seekers:
Case in point (why do you even respond, people?): http://ecanada.cc/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=11359