The Green Party is excited to announce we will be publishing an Opposition Report Card of sorts on each government ministry. As was mentioned at the outset of this term, we would endeavor for at least one terpelaziun per ministry per month with variances as needed. Now that we are nearing the end of the term we will use the data from the terpelaziuns and responses to create a qualitative report on government performance. We welcome government responses to the report should they deem it necessary. The report will be published on Wittenberg and on other fora for accessibility by all Talossans. This is another part of our goal of serving Talossa by holding the Government to account.

Quote from: Sir Lüc on December 01, 2024, 05:00:54 AMAzul. A few things need officially cleared up as I prepare to assume the office of Secretary of State.

First off, I hereby notify (to myself I guess?) my resignation from all Cosă seats I currently hold. I would like to thank the Free Democrats and Miestră Schivă for having me in their list despite my stubborn refusal to actually join their party and play a part in their internal policies.

Second, I hereby tender to Seneschal @Miestră Schivă, UrN

Third, I reaffirm my intent to adhere by the same standards of nonpartisanship I have previously outlined (call them the da Dhi standard, if you will). I shall continue not holding membership in any political party and continue not campaigning for any political party, as I am currently doing now, and I am hereby terminating any formal or informal affiliation with the broader Avant coalition. This policy will apply to me, and to any deputy I may require to step up as Acting SoS in the future, for the duration of my service as Secretary of State.

Yep, the Da Dhi Standard. I am relieved and grateful to see this statement Luc. Thank you so much for issuing it and congratulations again on your appointment as SoS. May you have a long and successful term of service.

@Sir Lüc
Now that the sideshow is over concerning compliments please take this opportunity to issue the internal policy. I know your appointment is just hours old but I refer you to King Txec's statement in his address on taking the throne which deserves praise.

Quote from: Glüc da Dhi S.H. on November 29, 2024, 06:14:14 PMI have several thoughts on the functioning of the CRL. Unfortunately I have been to lazy all year to properly write these down. Apologies. I suppose if this passes it would be a moot point. I do think the CRL serves some useful purpose and I do think it can be improved.

Gluc, at risk of making another supposedly controversial compliment, I want to tell you this above is one reason why you are one of my favorite Talossans and I think were a great SoS. You are always so reasonable, humble, and effective at your communication.

If Gluc thinks the CRL can be kept and improved and has ideas on how to do so then I defer to his judgment as a signal of how much I respect him. I withdraw this bill from consideration.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on November 30, 2024, 11:09:35 PMNo one is mystified about what you're doing.  We are very capable of understanding your thinking: you screwed up and got really creepy, and so you're being creepy to a bunch of other people as quickly as possible.  It's like when a small child gets caught breaking the rule, so they pretend not to understand the rule.

Also: please don't talk about my appearance or flirt with me.  It's creepy, since we're not friendly and you're actually even repeating the same things a convicted pedophile said to me.

That's an amazing imagination you got there, Baron. At least this post didn't have curse words in it.

I said Luc was handsome and then agreed with the former RUMP seneschal-turned convicted pedophile that you were too. You brought that into the mix lol. Not flirting just an opinion which clearly you've heard before.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on November 30, 2024, 10:58:19 PMYou have repeatedly complimented the personal appearance of a young person. These compliments were not solicited or reciprocated.

Several people have told you that this flirting is inappropriate and unwelcome, including some of the target's friends.  It is making other people uncomfortable.

Is there something wrong with you that you think this behavior is still okay?

Seriously: Do not double down and make a big deal about how it's somehow really important that you get to say creepy shit to a young person.  He doesn't deserve that, and no one will tolerate it.

Darling, I complimented you and three other people just now. I said Miestra's reaction was adorable. Again, I don't think my compliments were inappropriate toward Luc or towards any others, Baron.

Mind your language.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on November 30, 2024, 10:51:58 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 30, 2024, 10:48:47 PMMiestra stated that Luc said I made him uncomfortable which is not true.

I beg you to consider that people sometimes say things in forums to which you're not invited.

You lied and said that he made a statement of discomfort (that I knew of) and I continued to make the compliment.

Quote from: King Txec on November 30, 2024, 10:45:12 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 30, 2024, 10:26:57 PMAs Miestra claimed, when did Luc state that my compliments made him uncomfortable?

Is it ever required that the target of possible harassment is required to complain for it to be harassment?

No but it is generally expected for people to tell the truth (and not substitute their own discomfort) if they have. Miestra stated that Luc said I made him uncomfortable which is not true.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on November 30, 2024, 10:02:20 PM"Remember, class, if the target of harassment doesn't personally make a plea for you to stop, you should ignore everyone and keep on complimenting their appearance.  Don't stop and ask yourself whether or not your behavior is welcome, or whether or not you are making others uncomfortable.  The most important thing is how you feel."

Notice no answer to the question which challenged an inaccurate assertion.
As Miestra claimed, when did Luc state that my compliments made him uncomfortable?

Congratulations to the FreeDems on making it to another convention. Excited to see who is chosen for leadership and what or who are the issues for the upcoming election. Looking forward to speaking with y'all.

:) Miestra continues to be adorable.
And, yeah, Baron, of course you are handsome.
See? Not just Luc...the late Sir Ian, Carlus and Marcel have great voices.
And I'd like to read Txec's writing so that I can compliment him too.

I am pretty free-flowing with compliments. And that is not going to change especially when none of them are inappropriate.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on November 30, 2024, 08:52:07 PMThe fact that this behaviour is repeated even though its target has expressed his discomfort with it

When?

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 30, 2024, 05:16:02 PMand encourages him to issue internal policy concerning the nonpartisanship of the office.

Sir Luc you mentioned your plans to do this upon your taking office and the time is ripe. Besides being sauve and debonair I want to also see the Secretary of State as nonpartisan.

Open Society congratulates the sauve and debonair @Sir Lüc on his elevation to Secretary of State and encourages him to issue internal policy concerning the nonpartisanship of the office.

Quote from: King Txec on November 30, 2024, 01:21:21 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 30, 2024, 01:19:32 PM

Quote from: King Txec on October 23, 2024, 06:36:20 AMLet me give it some thought? My plate is kinda full at the moment.

@King Txec Would you allow Fora Talossa to be the broadcaster of your first Independence Day speech?

I don't have an issue with that, though I suppose now I have to write one!

- Txec R

Thanks for the honor, Txec. As a writer I have little doubt it will be well-written. Once the video is received I will create the broadcast and give you a preview for approval.

Quote from: King Txec on November 30, 2024, 01:00:23 PMSpeaking as myself, without the royal "we," I promise once more that I shall remain apolitical to a fault, neither favoring nor showing bias against any party or political point of view. My general election and any referendum votes, and those of my household, henceforth shall always be present, and I will always use my democratically granted royal powers with respect and well-thought out reasoning, above all.

Thank you for starting the Txecian (?) Era with this statement and with an enlarged and politically diverse Sabor. Well done.