Talk:Constantinopolis

Nice factbook entry. But becoming a republic in the 80s? I thought you were RPing as if it were modern day, and that you got rid of the Monarchy in 2003 or so. I know I began the alliance with you in late 2002-early 2003, and that Justinian was in office when that happened. No offense, I just need some clarification re timelines and such. ~Syskeyia

Well, it goes like this: In real time, I've been on NS for two years. These correspond to about 20 years of "game time" from my perspective. The moment I joined NS corresponds to some time in the early 80's on my timeline. Justinian Tiberius was Basileus from 1982 to 1986. Then Constantinopolis became a republic in 1986, and Justinian was elected to serve as Chairman in 1986-1990, and again in 1990-1994.

You see, I had to do a bit of "rewriting of history" in order to get the history of my nation exactly as I want it. But from now on, my "game time" will correspond to real time. -- Constantinopolis 12:50, 25 Oct 2004 (GMT)

NPOV discussion

Those members who added the NPOV tag need to explain the reasons why. Those who have removed it need to leave it in place until the dispute is resolved. → Frisbeeteria Θtalk 19:19, 27 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Perhaps instead of "This nation is seen by Constantinopolis as a long-standing bastion of oppression in every shape and form, earning the undying hatred of the people of Constantinopolis" you could say "There is a hearty dislike for Menelmacar in Constantinopolis, thanks to the Menelmacari market-based economy and monarchal form of government."

We must, after all, keep everything nice and NPOV, right?

Sirithil 18:46, 27 Oct 2004 (GMT)

You're confusing NPOV with euphemism. Menelmacar is seen by the people of Constantinopolis as "a long-standing bastion of oppression in every shape and form, from its dictatorial government to its ultra-capitalist economic system". I don't see how to tone that down without losing the message... I suppose I could turn it into a quote by some public figure, if you really hate it so much.

Also, Siri, keep in mind that your economic system is capitalism, and capitalism is only ONE kind of market-based economy. Saying that you have a "market-based economy" would be far too vague. In general, you should avoid using such broad terms to describe yourself, and mention capitalism specifically rather than a "market economy" in general - unless you want the description to be vague on purpose. -- Constantinopolis 11:06, 28 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Quotes by public figures are fine, I guess.

Sirithil 19:00, 29 Oct 2004 (GMT)

(some time later) It would be nice if you would actually turn it into a quote. That way, the NPOV message could also go. -- |Knoot|KNOOtalk 17:18, 10 Nov 2004 (GMT)

I haven't been around here for a long time, so of course I didn't make any changes. But now that I'm back, I will turn that statement into a quote (I hate the ugly NPOV message too). -- Constantinopolis 18:25, 12 Nov 2004 (GMT)

I'm not really sure the current phrasing constitutes a quote. It would be a biased, skewed, and questionable poll that actually had that phrasing as one of its options, and it seems unlikely that several million (or even hundred) people would independently come up with it on their own.

Sirithil 15:58, 19 Nov 2004 (GMT)

Actually, the poll asked several questions (e.g. "How would you describe the economic system of Menelmacar?", "How would you describe the attitude of the Menelmacari government towards its citizens?", etc.), and the phrase I quote was formed by adding up all the answers to those questions (ancient country + oppressive (in several ways) + dictatorship + ultra-capitalist). -- Constantinopolis 17:46, 19 Nov 2004 (GMT)

Well, fair enough, I suppose. Are any Constantinopolans actually informed? :P

142.55.206.20 21:33, 26 Nov 2004 (GMT)