Abydos

§2.1. Perpetual Establishment
We shall establish this Eye of Abydos, in its entirety, as the most supreme law of the region of Abydos and of all jurisdiction herein acquired, to stand in perpetuity for our governance and organization. This Eye of Abydos shall never be repealed.

§2.2. Supreme Law
We shall insure that this Eye of Abydos supersedes all other legislation, directives, decisions, orders, decrees, and any other authoritative document within the jurisdiction of Abydos. Words, crafts, or personalities which overshadow this Eye of Abydos shall be nullified by default.

§2.3. Conditions of Agreement
We shall consider residency of nation or account, regardless of Luxiteship or class status, anywhere within the jurisdiction of the region of Abydos as an agreement of recognition and consent to this Eye of Abydos for all. Those who do not hold agreement with, or object to the Eye of Abydos may voluntarily withdraw from agreement through the removal of their presence in all Abydos jurisdictions, forfeiting any class, work, status, office, or privilege.

§2.4. Denial of Access
We shall never deny the right of any Luxites to view and have access to the Eye of Abydos in its entirety. We shall insure that the Eye of Abydos is displayed prominently within the region and regional forum.

§2.5. Access Through Jurisdiction
We shall insure that the Eye of Abydos can be accessed through NationStates, the community forums, and, if possible, all other infrastructure intended to be used by the general populous of Abydos.

§2.6. Adherence
We shall seek both the authority and spirit of the Eye of Abydos in all our words and actions as resident, Luxites, and of all classes under the jurisdiction of Abydos.

§2.7. Contradicting Authorities
We shall be called to challenge the nature of any authority which stands in contradiction of this Eye of Abydos, as it is our duty to uphold this constitution above all else.

§2.8. Denial of Residency
We shall not grant residency or Luxiteship to those who openly denounce the authority of the Eye of Abydos on any infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the region of Abydos or who have publicly denounced it abroad. Likewise, nations who denounce the legitimacy of the Grand Luxarch, our Abydos Axioms, our system of government generally or specifically, or otherwise cause unprovoked disturbances shall be removed from all infrastructure under the jurisdiction of Abydos, it's regions and community forum without digression.

§2.9. Personal Exploitation
We shall never grant any account, person, nation, group, authority, or document the right to edit, alter, abolish, circumvent, nullify, undermine, seek refuge against, or manipulate the words herein for the purpose of any gain, profit, point, act, or for the purpose of causing discord, de-legitimization, trolling, spamming, calling for political upheaval, or otherwise disruption.

§2.10. Political Exploitation
We shall never permit this Eye of Abydos to be used as propaganda, a political weapon, or otherwise manipulate the meaning and intents of the law herein written.

§2.11. Automatic Removal of Delinquent Nations
We shall grant the founder the right to eject or ban any nation from all infrastructure which has been found to have abused the Eye of Abydos through these and other means for the maintenance of peaceful political and jurisdictional operation.

Okay, I actually have very little issue with this 2nd section, except for the term Luxite. What is a luxiteship? I would revert it back to citizenship. Infact that goes for the entire Constitution. There is citizen, resident, lucite, plebiscite, denezin... what are all these? We dont need 5 different ways to call a nation a nation.
Standardizing the term back to citizen or nation is good enough and a lot less confusing, in my opinion.

Thoughts or other changes?

Zyris wrote:

Okay, I actually have very little issue with this 2nd section, except for the term Luxite. What is a luxiteship? I would revert it back to citizenship. Infact that goes for the entire Constitution. There is citizen, resident, lucite, plebiscite, denezin... what are all these? We dont need 5 different ways to call a nation a nation.
Standardizing the term back to citizen or nation is good enough and a lot less confusing, in my opinion.

Thoughts or other changes?

I think the term resident should be used when that nation hasn't gone through the process of citizenship. But I agree that having a handful of ways to call a nation a nation is a bit troublesome and problematic. We should aim for cutting down on such things and streamline the entire constitution for ease of understanding.

Orbisburg wrote:

I think the term resident should be used when that nation hasn't gone through the process of citizenship. But I agree that having a handful of ways to call a nation a nation is a bit troublesome and problematic. We should aim for cutting down on such things and streamline the entire constitution for ease of understanding.

Just set aside this constitution and start from scratch. I'd much rather it be that than see all of my work butchered. I'm sure the flag and the other imagery is next. It's not like working on any of it wasn't painstaking or anything.

Zyris wrote:

Okay, I actually have very little issue with this 2nd section, except for the term Luxite. What is a luxiteship? I would revert it back to citizenship. Infact that goes for the entire Constitution. There is citizen, resident, lucite, plebiscite, denezin... what are all these? We dont need 5 different ways to call a nation a nation.
Standardizing the term back to citizen or nation is good enough and a lot less confusing, in my opinion.

Thoughts or other changes?

Other than just reverting all these needless terms to just resident and Citizen, it doesn't need any changes to its existing structure, though If anyone thinks there should be additions that could be a topic of conversation.

I find it rich that no one could be found to do anything while I was founder. I honestly tried. Despite covid. Despite a broken wrist from a work-place accident. I did my best. As soon as I give it back, instantly, people are coming out of the woodwork. It makes me wonder if this wasn't by design. I'm given the region. Meanwhile, people are instructed behind the scenes not to lift a finger or do anything. And then when I've been sufficiently burned out, I'm asked to hand it back over. Then suddenly, the activity I could never achieve, flows forth like honey from the comb. No, I can't prove it. But, this behavior is not uncommon. I've seen it. Experienced it. And like always, impossible to prove, because it's everyone's word against yours.

Zartavaria wrote:

I find it rich that no one could be found to do anything while I was founder. I honestly tried. Despite covid. Despite a broken wrist from a work-place accident. I did my best. As soon as I give it back, instantly, people are coming out of the woodwork. It makes me wonder if this wasn't by design. I'm given the region. Meanwhile, people are instructed behind the scenes not to lift a finger or do anything. And then when I've been sufficiently burned out, I'm asked to hand it back over. Then suddenly, the activity I could never achieve, flows forth like honey from the comb. No, I can't prove it. But, this behavior is not uncommon. I've seen it. Experienced it. And like always, impossible to prove, because it's everyone's word against yours.

It's not that you didn't try. You did. But citizens need leadership and with minimal leadership what are they going to do. Being a major player on the discord I believe that nations found it uninteresting and boring instead of what it's supposed to be. When they learned something was going to be done, they got excited and decided to return.

Lead Keion wrote:

It's not that you didn't try. You did. But citizens need leadership and with minimal leadership what are they going to do. Being a major player on the discord I believe that nations found it uninteresting and boring instead of what it's supposed to be. When they learned something was going to be done, they got excited and decided to return.

I can't help but agree. In my time here I have seen us go from about 100 or more nations to the low to mid-30s. Leadership is needed if one wishes people to be active here. However, what also matters is that we have a clear goal to aim for. The mess that was Covid-19 was something nobody could do anything about and as much fun as this game is that's what it is. A game. Our decline in 2020 could easily be explained by people simply losing interest in the game or moving somewhere else when it became clear this place was dying.

That isn't an attack on you Zartavaria nor is it an attack on anybody else here. It is just a fact. I at one point also consider the notion of simply moving away however I chose to remain because while it was true it was losing people it was also a place I had been in for over a year. Jumping ship at that time felt wrong. People need things to do and up until a few days ago, we didn't have much to do besides the daily issues.

Zartavaria wrote:

Just set aside this constitution and start from scratch. I'd much rather it be that than see all of my work butchered. I'm sure the flag and the other imagery is next. It's not like working on any of it wasn't painstaking or anything.

Zartavaria wrote:

I find it rich that no one could be found to do anything while I was founder. I honestly tried. Despite covid. Despite a broken wrist from a work-place accident. I did my best. As soon as I give it back, instantly, people are coming out of the woodwork. It makes me wonder if this wasn't by design. I'm given the region. Meanwhile, people are instructed behind the scenes not to lift a finger or do anything. And then when I've been sufficiently burned out, I'm asked to hand it back over. Then suddenly, the activity I could never achieve, flows forth like honey from the comb. No, I can't prove it. But, this behavior is not uncommon. I've seen it. Experienced it. And like always, impossible to prove, because it's everyone's word against yours.

:(

Orbisburg wrote:

I think the term resident should be used when that nation hasn't gone through the process of citizenship. But I agree that having a handful of ways to call a nation a nation is a bit troublesome and problematic. We should aim for cutting down on such things and streamline the entire constitution for ease of understanding.

I agree.

German Federal Reich wrote:

Other than just reverting all these needless terms to just resident and Citizen, it doesn't need any changes to its existing structure, though If anyone thinks there should be additions that could be a topic of conversation.

I also agree.

On the topic of activity, if there is no activity, interest or commitment of the other Citizens/Residents here, what is one person to do, flood Abydos with puppets and hold conversations with him/herself? Thank you NO. I've been here a minimum of once a day since I returned to Abydos and will continue to do so,