Another modest proposal: pseudo-membership
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:21 am
As it stands, IRON has voted that ESUS members are exempt from their blockade of the galactic north. I therefore propose "pseudo-membership."
What does this entail?
Essentially, this means that anyone who wishes to bypass the IRON blockade may apply to become a pseudo-member of the ESUS. They will be permitted the right to fly ESUS colours and therefore bypass IRON's patrols. They will not be protected under any of the ESUS constitution until they pass the entrance tests and become a full member.
How do we stop stupid people from taking advantage?
I propose that all nations who apply must have three full ESUS members backing their application. One must be an admin (either myself, Arizona Nova or Central Facehuggeria).
What rights will pseudo-members have?
They will be permitted limited access to the ESUS forums and the ability to fly ESUS colours. They will not be protected under any of the ESUS constitution - no mutual defense or trade pacts.
If this passes, what happens?
I'll create a thread advertising this offer to unaligned/non-IRON nations who wish to bypass the blockade.
What is the intention?
To bring the glorious name of the ESUS into the spotlight, and possibly find a few new members in the process.
ADDENDUM AS PER OTAGIA: The pseudo-members will be obligated to conform to ESUS law. Specifically, non-aggression against ESUS members.
I will run the poll for seven days afterwhich the result will be determined.
What does this entail?
Essentially, this means that anyone who wishes to bypass the IRON blockade may apply to become a pseudo-member of the ESUS. They will be permitted the right to fly ESUS colours and therefore bypass IRON's patrols. They will not be protected under any of the ESUS constitution until they pass the entrance tests and become a full member.
How do we stop stupid people from taking advantage?
I propose that all nations who apply must have three full ESUS members backing their application. One must be an admin (either myself, Arizona Nova or Central Facehuggeria).
What rights will pseudo-members have?
They will be permitted limited access to the ESUS forums and the ability to fly ESUS colours. They will not be protected under any of the ESUS constitution - no mutual defense or trade pacts.
If this passes, what happens?
I'll create a thread advertising this offer to unaligned/non-IRON nations who wish to bypass the blockade.
What is the intention?
To bring the glorious name of the ESUS into the spotlight, and possibly find a few new members in the process.
ADDENDUM AS PER OTAGIA: The pseudo-members will be obligated to conform to ESUS law. Specifically, non-aggression against ESUS members.
I will run the poll for seven days afterwhich the result will be determined.