Quote from: xpb on November 10, 2026, 09:32:07 PMThis past Saturday I spoke to several dozen people over the course of the day who had no idea our realm existed.

That was a great effort by you as a government minister and I am pleased to see this activity, XPB. But I want to reiterate we should also encourage organic activity without things being juked by government to show there exists a sustained and healthy culture.

Quote from: King Txec on November 10, 2026, 03:05:45 PMThere is a lot of activity elsewhere also. S:reu Moin's photo iniative, S:reu Lenxheir's hockey tournament, just to name a few

The Photo Initiative has two responses (one from me and one from Moinul who started it.) The Hockey League is good and it is great we are seeing a spike in requests from the College. What else? I am working on the Talossan Book of Cuisine and hopefully something from Fora Talossa.

I think we've identified two sets of activities and a thread which has unfortunately received few responses. I would welcome naming more if they are out there. I am particularly interested in examples that do not involve government as I have seen those be announced and then peter out (TalossAssistant is the current example I am observing).

We should have a good assessment of activity at a specific point in time. It makes for valuable comparisons in the future should there be future claims of a crisis.

Quote from: Sir Ian Plätschisch on November 09, 2026, 08:37:30 AMRespectfully, "affirming of diversity" had little to nothing to do with Tuesday's results.

Donald Trump made numerous very specific promises to the American people, resoundingly failed to deliver on them, and was in turn resoundingly rejected .

I think both are true.

Seeing no other official acknowledgement (from a Government quite willing to make them normally) I wanted to acknowledge the positive development in the United States. We have seen government pronouncements, well-deserved, when the US commits some kind of negative action but one thing I think is needed to understand here in Talossa is that positive action must be recognized as well to build the feedback for the actor in question. If you reward negative actions only with your attention then you create perverse incentives not conducive to the goal you claim to be after.

The American people voted against Trumpism in resounding fashion on November 3 and made history in ways affirming of diversity all across the country. As an American-Talossan and as a Black American it was one of the first days of pride since Obama's election in 2008.

In Georgia, the first Black woman governor was elected. She poignantly noted the enslavement of her ancestor just miles away from governor's mansion she and her family will soon inhabit.
In Florida, Nevada, and Wisconsin they elected their first Black governors.
In Michigan, the first Muslim is being sent to the Senate.
In New Mexico, the first Indigenous woman governor was elected.
In Minnesota and Alaska, the first Indigenous women are being sent to the Senate.
In New Hampshire, the first openly gay man is being sent to the Senate.
In California, their first Hispanic governor was elected.
In Texas, their first Hispanic woman governor was elected.
In Mississippi, they may soon be electing their first Black senator since the mid-1800s.

The hope is that the audacity shown in 2008 is here to stay. And that the United States will move towards being a true, reliable, and supportive participant in the global order.

Quote from: Moinul Moin on November 08, 2026, 12:21:30 PMHello everyone!

I'd love to see the world through the eyes of our fellow Talossans!

Share one of your favourite photographs. It could be a beautiful landscape, a memorable moment, wildlife, architecture, city life, or simply something interesting you've captured.
Feel free to tell us the story behind your photograph, too!

Let's share a little creativity and discover the world through each other's lenses!

@Moinul Moin Thanks for helping to generate some non-government led activity here on Witt. This is the kind of natural cultural activity and community building I am referring to. I hope others will join in and be inspired by you. Here is a picture I took a few days ago from the office tower I work in in Surrey, British Columbia:

Quote from: Liz Quiehui on November 03, 2026, 07:39:33 AMSubject: Warm Greetings and Best Wishes to the Talossan Community
Dear Your Majesty King Txec, My Fellow Citizen Breneir, and Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am writing to formally extend my warmest greetings and highest respects to Your Majesty, the leadership, and the entire Talossan community.
As we engage in our civic duties and collaborative efforts, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the shared vision that drives the national development and community growth of our nation. It is always a pleasure to witness the dedicated efforts of our citizens in expanding our network and strengthening the foundations of Talossa.
Please accept my best wishes for your happiness, prosperity, and success in all ongoing endeavors for the progress of our nation.
Respectfully yours,
Liz Quiehui
Talossan Citizen

I hope you had a good weekend Liz. It has been a difficult one for me with a family member going through a precarious health situation.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on November 08, 2026, 11:37:37 AMI will take your suggestion that new citizens be automatically put into the pipeline for other things under consideration, and I thank you for it.

Thank you. I offer my assistance should it be desired.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 07, 2026, 05:29:27 PM

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on November 07, 2026, 02:57:21 PMYou became the the Leader of the Opposition because you were "the leader of the party with the most Cosa seats assigned to MCs who voted NON on the last Vote of Confidence," and that will be true until the next Clark or until "the members of the Opposition decide otherwise by majority vote" (Lexh.H.4.3).

Seems like a clear need for updating if this allows for people who have resigned from the Ziu to be designated as LOTO. This is an odd situation (maybe only to the person who is claimed to be LOTO?)

I think I will submit a legislative proposal to the Hopper based on this odd situation. But it will need a sponsor.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on November 08, 2026, 10:38:44 AMYour question doesn't make any sense. There's a lot of things going on, and we've gotten several new recent active citizens. The government is working on all kinds of stuff, both visibly and non-visibly, to engage with the people and bring new people to us.

If you have some material suggestions, I would be very willing to hear them.

I think your response highlights an important issue. I am referring to activity generally in the Kingdom not just government activity which is low despite the branding of minor items as remarkable breakthroughs. The other issue which was mentioned in my statement is that "we can bring new people" yes but can we keep them and encourage their contributions to national activity? How many new citizens have we brought in only for them to go silent?

On the latter point please re-read my statement with open eyes rather than resistance to a concern you expressed when forming the grand coalition. I proposed that TalossAssistants or some other kind of assistance extend their service to new citizens to assist with identifying their interests and connecting them to activities or starting them. There has been no response to this idea.

Where is the Royal Commission which was brought forward in Discord? Where is any mention of the crisis other than to justify the creation of the grand coalition? The crisis continues as it has for years and does not disappear by wish.

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on November 08, 2026, 05:25:51 AM

Quote from: Crement Itravilatx on November 07, 2026, 10:35:39 PM

Quote from: Crement Itravilatx on October 21, 2026, 08:31:42 PMBrandon has withdrawn his own nomination about ten days ago. When will we receive other nominations for governor?

@Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir @King Txec
I am respectfully asking for the King to intervene. There is no progress to appoint a governor and our province needs leadership.

We established last term that the nimlet needs to make a formal proposal and vote on the matter to ask the crown to intercede

Without this the crowns hands are tied

But I'll discuss with the king options for when the resolution of the nimlet is passed 

Especially as the nimlet hasn't even tried to nominate a governor on its own.

There are protocols lain out in the florencia constitution that hasn't been followed

I think there was one nomination which was withdrawn so there was some kind of attempt. There has been no further attempt though. I hope the King will be able to work with you on how to move forward and I thank my husband for his urging for action.

If this is the right venue have there been any people indicating an interest in applying for Talossan citizenship?

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 07, 2026, 12:15:25 AMI've noticed zero discussion of an activity crisis since government formation. No royal commission, etc. We have also seen a rise in new citizens with no real increase in activity. I urge the King and the Government to recommit to addressing the terminal quiet in the country. For new citizens we should consider an extended "shepherd" that helps identify their interests and help directly connect them to ongoing activities or how to start new ones. We might also consider making the Talossan name and coat of Arms as automatic parts of this process (with an opt-out) to encourage Talossanization. We are doing well bringing new people in only for them to go dark only to be contacted during the next election.

If our purpose is to just bring people in as fodder for our politics then that seems to be working well. If we are genuinely interested in growing our culture then there is no much to show for that effort from the Government currently.

This is an urgent call that folks following through on the all-hands on deck approach.

A Concerned Citizen.

Also weird to see no responses to my concerns above.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on November 07, 2026, 02:57:21 PMYou became the the Leader of the Opposition because you were "the leader of the party with the most Cosa seats assigned to MCs who voted NON on the last Vote of Confidence," and that will be true until the next Clark or until "the members of the Opposition decide otherwise by majority vote" (Lexh.H.4.3).

Seems like a clear need for updating if this allows for people who have resigned from the Ziu to be designated as LOTO. This is an odd situation (maybe only to the person who is claimed to be LOTO?)

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on November 07, 2026, 11:41:56 AM

Quote from: Sir Lüc on November 07, 2026, 07:29:17 AMYou still legally are the Leader of the Opposition until some other MC votes Non on the VoC, or this Clark ends, whatever occurs earlier - as I detailed in a comment on the MC for the 63rd Cosă post a few days ago.

Someone who is not a member of the Ziu can be Leader of the Opposition? That seems strange. Perhaps the position should be considered vacant.

@Moinul Moin Speaker, can you confirm that the Leader of the Opposition does not need to be a member of parliament?

Quote from: xpb on November 07, 2026, 11:57:03 AMStaffing the booth

Oh my gosh, this is very cool. I hope this will be a part of a MinProp post soon.

Quote from: Sir Lüc on November 07, 2026, 07:29:17 AMYou still legally are the Leader of the Opposition until some other MC votes Non on the VoC, or this Clark ends, whatever occurs earlier - as I detailed in a comment on the MC for the 63rd Cosă post a few days ago.

Someone who is not a member of the Ziu can be Leader of the Opposition? That seems strange. Perhaps the position should be considered vacant.

Also @Sir Lüc Could you remove the Leader of the Opposition tag from my custom title? I'm no longer in the Ziu so don't want any new folks to be confused.

I've noticed zero discussion of an activity crisis since government formation. No royal commission, etc. We have also seen a rise in new citizens with no real increase in activity. I urge the King and the Government to recommit to addressing the terminal quiet in the country. For new citizens we should consider an extended "shepherd" that helps identify their interests and help directly connect them to ongoing activities or how to start new ones. We might also consider making the Talossan name and coat of Arms as automatic parts of this process (with an opt-out) to encourage Talossanization. We are doing well bringing new people in only for them to go dark only to be contacted during the next election.

If our purpose is to just bring people in as fodder for our politics then that seems to be working well. If we are genuinely interested in growing our culture then there is no much to show for that effort from the Government currently.

This is an urgent call that folks following through on the all-hands on deck approach.

A Concerned Citizen.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on October 31, 2026, 02:08:06 PMBring back Iarneria

@Crement Itravilatx I don't know if the Nimlet will ever come into true form but, if it does, it might be a good idea for the body to explore this idea once again. Florencia needs to be more than a vote harvest.

If no one will see to its functioning and activity then it needs to be merged. This is really a shame.

@xpb I hope the Ministry will continue this project at some point during this Cosa term.

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on November 02, 2026, 10:02:43 AMVuode Villains def. Florencia Shepherds 325.30-170.10

My God, what a drubbing.