From A-A
Wilpanzer
It has become a real challenge for the citizens of eSA to comprehend the emerging political dynamic. Some people see our situation as a last stand, some see it as a political prison and others may see it as an impractical and dull endeavour.
With the Lazocrat incursion our political situation has become totally depolarized. It has changed our society and united us against the external threat.
It’s obvious what the Lazocrats are trying to achieve, but what has been catching my eye since day one is the underlying conflict in world views and ideologies. At first, I perceived it as a conflict between the free world and the tyrannical, but as the days go by and we read more Lazocracy comments and assess the real life situation in Turkey it becomes apparent that we are worlds apart from these people.
I’d like us to follow the dynamic of Lazocracy, not as organization, but as community.
1. Community
Initially one could compare Lazocracy to former IA, GPN in eNetherlands or any other large party in the eworld. One of the main characteristics is the infamous minion theory. When members of a party shy away from the public eye, but still commit themselves to voting and supporting their outspoken leaders without supplying reason or justification, other parties perceive it as a semi-dead crab in a hidey hole. However, Lazocracy is a mercenary organization. You’ll see a lot of faces in battle that you’ll never see in the community or politics.
2. Solidarity
Solidarity is a central idea in eRepublik. Through the use of uniforms a party or MU member not only associates with a specific party or MU, but he/she also shows commitment. Lazocracy takes this idea to the extreme by requiring members to have the exact same avatar. It’s an idea of extreme collectivism where everyone has the same voice and face. A heavy emphasis is put on an individual’s association with the organization, and therefore there’s no use for a non-lazocrat to establish a connection with a lazo for a lazocrat just embodies the face of lazocracy. Lazocracy make very little effort to establish uniqueness and individualism.
3. Drivers
Now every polarizing force has a set of “drivers”. These drivers are motivators to the highest possible extent. Examples can range from the thirteen colonies declaring independence as a result of republicanism, the French revolution as a result of economic equality or Imperial Britain expanding colonies for the sake of imperialism. In-game these drivers are exponentially simplified. Basically you have countries expanding to become empires and countries fighting for independence or sovereignty on the opposite side. Lazocracy is one of the exceptions in these cases. They may seem “baseless”. They go through extreme lengths that usually involve real life money investments, to achieve the most ineffective goals. The question is what is their prime driver? If they take power, Argentina will still want to “rent” eSA’s regions. eSA will still be weak, because there’s absolutely no balance throughout the divisions. Why go through all the effort to taunt and bully a nation of no more than 30 highly active citizens?
It’s possible that lazocracy has a few ideological and practical drivers, but of these drivers there’s a clear lack of constructive characteristics. It’s like a 10-year old troll with a VISA. He uses all that power to destroy and break existing systems and environments, but has no means to capitalize on his victories – he won’t know how to achieve a long term victory. His efforts are exponentially higher than his rewards. It’s like wiping out all of your opponent’s units in chess, but being unable to get a check-mate.
What helps me sleep at night is the thought that “peasants” have achieved more concrete goals in eSA than what the Lazocrats will ever achieve – in their current mindset. Whether it was Brazos, Indos or Slavs… they came to eSA and accomplished what they set out to do. They started out small and ended up big. Lazocracy already has everything a merc group would need. The only thing they will acquire in eSA is responsibility. Lazocracy has had to endure a gruelling political fight against 30 active citizens and 80/90 two-clickers.
…and guess what? If they take our presidency and congress they’ll still have to contend with 30 active citizens and 80/90 two-clickers. This is the first time in an online game that I've observed a malicious group willing to do anything to gain an extra liability…
Thanks for reading. This is just my perspective, but really, looking at it this way – there’s no victory for either side.
Comments
"If they take our presidency and congress" dude, they took both. You've lost. Stop this pseudo-patriotic bs. eSA failed; you faultered, and you lost.
If only like, a year and a half ago, someone told you not to start letting in Turks But you did. Then those Turks let in some Lazos, and you lost. All because you didn't listen to me.
But that's fine, because I won. Checkmate yo, and enjoy your new country Lazos; with all the work you've done to take it, you deserve it o7
-Tenshibo
King of eSA
I'm glad you showed up. You know, Ten, just recently I read about diplomats. Remembering that you have all those connections and knowledge in-game reminded me of you...and then I read an interesting thing - A man calling diplomats "empty husks"...interesting that...a person totally detached from responsibility, interpersonal relation and common courtesy...sums you up quite nice, don't you think? Not calling you a sad, perverted player...but I'm glad I voted for Marmaduke. Also Valeyard, Grimstone and myself warned eSA about the Turks before you :/
Go back hun, the whole forum drama started cause I said not to start letting in balkans bitches. But, keep believe what you want, ill allow you to continue to be wrong.
Ass of eSA, proclaiming one self king, yep that makes it so, pffft, kids.... Money was more worth to you than the loyalty shown to you, you are cheap and not worth the thought already spent on you. THE disappointment of eSA i would call you.
The loyalty shown to me? Y'alls kicked me off the forums once, and tried to do so 3 other times before I returned to eSA to be CP and steal the money. Don't act like eSA was ever loyal to me; eSA used me. So drop the pompous, self righteous act.
When ever eSA had a struggle, what would you hear? Ten, can you talk to this country? Ten, do you have contacts here? Ten, can you get us support? Ten, do you have admin friends? eSA used me, and I happily obliged, and then I took my payment.
That is how you justify it to yourself. Never thought you would expect payment for what i thought was done to help, not a paid service. No need for any holier than thou comments, nobody is angels but to be a thief says more about your character than your Tenshibo "swag" justification.
No; I justify it to myself by saying I got high as f*ck off with that money; I justify it with the fact that eSA is going to be nothing but a shell country in 14days; my reasoning above is simple fact: this country relied on my scraps for years, and finally, I took the beef.
Call me a thief, judge me, it matters not. We were never friends; my few friends in eSA are long since dead; all that remains are you people, munching on the scraps we left behind.
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Still saying eSA is dead. Yet we are still here and working Tenshibo, forget the stealing that you did it that is not the bad part for me it is the fact that you could not even perform your duties as CP and passed the buck on. You are a weak player I have more respect for Leon than I do for you "King of eSA ?"
Oh noes, you has moar respkt four Loen then me? Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. WUT I DO TO MKRE OOP?!?!? I NED ER RESPKETTTTT.
Seriously kid, I don't know you, you don't know me. Let's not act like your views on me matter on any level.
That is the problem alot of people did respect you tenshibo you say it doesnt matter but it does. soon the money will be finished and then all your new friends wont care. Then it will matter it always does.
The money was gone literally 5minutes after it hit my account, so idk why you think i got "friends" from it. Lol. so ignorant doe.
how the hell can u write here i really dont understand. Everybody talk about eSA except u. Just for f.king 5 golds took a cp and dont even login after thath complain about other people bullshit!! I am greatfull u left this country
Voted!
Özet geç aq kim okucak bunu?
Voted and a very Interesting read.
And what is the point of this article?
Will dont worry about that its wrong (30 active citizens and 80/90 two-clickers.) we are 80-90 active citizens and +30 active citizens wait for move to sa. after we start accept clickers (300-400)
You should remember we try to make deal lot of times but its too hard for both sides. now too late for everything 😉 They know we have enough power for take all party but just thing it why we give just ia party all time? Enjoy guys
Lazocracy is good, Lazocracy is pleasant, Lazocracy is life, Lazocracy is soul, Lazocracy is everything.. Lazokrasi est imperare orbi universo!
The whole article was more than likely written in a way that was too intelligent for you so I will explain. He calls you mindless drones, without identity, without a real cause and people that cannot handle what you are trying to achieve. You took all in conjecture and turned it into a solid Stereotype with this prophecy fulfilling comment
surrender now and we will forgive your lives 😛
As King of eSA, I formally surrender the country to you. Enjoy cemmo o7
send some money 😛
Sorry mate, gotta feed the Greek war machine, if you know what I mean 😉
Lol. Like you have that capability. You're weak. Your'e stupid too. Not your fault... just your hand dealt by fate.
Great article!!
I got to say well done for the written. I have never enjoyed reading an erepublik article, like i enjoyed this one.. a whole movie passed by in my brain reading this 😁
As for the Lazocrats, even though they are like you describe them, i mean.... the most of them are, generalizing is bad, there are a few good guys in their rows too.
I agree there are some good guys in the Lazocracy
😮
If Tifonus weren't a lazocrat he'd be one of my best friends in eSA.
great article
Anyone know why the thieving rat is still around? I would have been too embarrassed to even voice my opinion after stealing from honest players, get out Tenshibo, your stealing ass and shitty if not wanted or needed here
sê hom tannie! 🙂
I'm not wanted or needed? Lol. You act like if I were either of those, I'd swoop in to save eSA. You guys are in this PTO because you failed, and you let it win because you failed. Stop projecting your loss onto me.
lol, you are no loss, Tens, ; )
hierdie ten gedra homself soos 'n regte boskafir. 😉
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Great article Wil
Kom ons trek Aus toe! Perth is mos 'n lekker plekkie!
Ek bly tuis! Fok Australië vir blyplek. My familie is al vir 350 jaar in Afrika, ek gaa't nie maak dat hul moet skuif nie!
nicely put Will! and a good read.
yes we are now united against lazo's its kinda fun they will have to protect 4 parties from us 🙂 i doubt any other country has as much sports going on.
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To make the point. Us eSouth Africans have been around much longer than the dirt ragged ol' Lazyprats have.
I am not giving up my RL home, nor my eR home for retards that have thrown themselves into numidian lore.
Either you naturalise and become an eSouth African citizen... or you will remain a blotted old fool attached to an organisation fueled by hate and ineptitude.
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I think you lost your right to write such things when you supported a thief for Presidency.