I am also trying to get Crement to allow me use of his recipe for okonamiyaki. It's either that or butter mochi. If I am lucky perhaps both.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on August 27, 2026, 09:45:23 PMI was saddened to see news of the passing of Dolly Parton (and Tim Curry) for that matter. I was, however, horrified by news of the natural disaster in Nepal. I have said before and will say as many times as possible that Talossa can do good in the world (even if it is by small acts) which helps people as a demonstration of our national character. And hopefully serve as inspiration for other small nations. The BHAID could and should be used as a vehicle for organizing donations to charities supporting people in Nepal.

We need to stop suffocating the BHAID for partisan purposes and make good use of a longstanding organization. I suspect Dolly would really like that.

Taking a quick moment to thank @King Txec for his statement on the tragedy unfolding in Nepal and Tibet. And for urging action through the BHAID concerning Talossan assistance. I look forward to donating to any appeal that arises from the current consulations between the Seneschal and his PermSec for Humanitarian Aid and International Development.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on August 25, 2026, 09:08:51 PMMadam President, I wanted to let a bit of time pass before enquiring. Just over two weeks now and no fellows have actioned my application. I wanted to check in as to the procedure should no other fellow take it up? Even if you are not an expert on my subject (which I don't think any of the other fellows are either) would you hazard an attempt at an appraisal?

Hi @Tierçéu Rôibeardescù

Madam President you have done a great job breathing new energy into the Society. Would you please let me know the status of my application?

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Quote from: Glüc on Yesterday at 04:30:39 AMIt might be actually good for Talossa to have both of them in government for a term. If Miestra and AD formed a party together I'd vote for that I think.

<soapbox>If this isn't an argument against party-based voting and in favour of direct candidate-based voting, I don't know what is.</soapbox>

The party based voting is actually an individual based vote. Everyone knows who basically runs each party and they are voting for that person to lead his/her party in the direction they feel is correct.

What I mean is, in the current system there is no option to vote for both AD and Miestra if you like them both. You are given a limited set of choices instead, and forced to choose between those and only those. It stifles cross-partisan dialog and supports hackery.

I agree with Marcel that the current voting system could be improved. I wish that we could increase elements of direct democracy and reduce the control of political parties with more independent politicians though.

Quote from: Glüc on Yesterday at 04:30:39 AMFwiw I don't know how I'm going to vote yet. (Other than not Breneir of course. And probably not GP either because Im not really convinced yet they are not just Breneir with a fake mustache)

On another note Ive seen people wonder whether people are really just voting for URL because they want to keep out the Progressives or the other way round, but I'm kinda the opposite. It might be actually good for Talossa to have both of them in government for a term. If Miestra and AD formed a party together I'd vote for that I think.

It is Crement who I have to thank for encouraging me to make an unqualified apology and to not take the repeated baiting from Miestra and sometimes Iac seriously. And to let the Green Party move beyond me. All of those are good things in my opinion and speak well to his judgement. I have no control over the party's future direction and am no longer even in the party Discord.

On your last note, we did just have a term where the URL and PA had an informal confidence and supply agreement for most of the term. The Green Party (as the third largest party) served as official opposition for most of the term. Considering that it would not be an unexpected development.

Quote from: King Txec on August 28, 2026, 01:27:20 PMWe further call upon our BHAID to investigate how the People of Talossa can alleviate, in at least some small part, the suffering now unfolding.

Thank you.

I was saddened to see news of the passing of Dolly Parton (and Tim Curry) for that matter. I was, however, horrified by news of the natural disaster in Nepal. I have said before and will say as many times as possible that Talossa can do good in the world (even if it is by small acts) which helps people as a demonstration of our national character. And hopefully serve as inspiration for other small nations. The BHAID could and should be used as a vehicle for organizing donations to charities supporting people in Nepal.

We need to stop suffocating the BHAID for partisan purposes and make good use of a longstanding organization. I suspect Dolly would really like that.

Welcome to citizenship @Aryan Vaidya

Time to get the football club up and running!

Mick.

I am a bit confused by Mic'haglh's claim of a genuine apology being needed. I apologized for a second time on July 23rd:

QuoteLuc, I really have avoided commenting on your appearance which is what I think caused you to be uncomfortable. I apologize and regret that I made you uncomfortable and caused you to feel less than safe here in Talossa. I can't change the past but I acknowledge that it was wrong, take responsibility for the impact it has had on you, and commit to continue refraining from saying anything to you that might cause a repeat of your discomfort.

If that does happen please let me know, Luc.

I did acknowledge the impact on Luc without any self-defensive qualifications. I can't do anything if it is not accepted but this apology was made over a month ago.

I know the URL wants to continue fighting but it is important that we are honest this is no longer about an apology or protecting people. It is a campaign of harassment aimed at driving someone out of public life. A campaign that has failed for well over a year now.

Madam President, I wanted to let a bit of time pass before enquiring. Just over two weeks now and no fellows have actioned my application. I wanted to check in as to the procedure should no other fellow take it up? Even if you are not an expert on my subject (which I don't think any of the other fellows are either) would you hazard an attempt at an appraisal?

I would love to assist with this.

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Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on January 27, 2025, 07:29:47 PM@xpb Connected to the first novel, have you had a chance to read the first novella in the series, Livesuit? I thought this was just as good.

I didn't know about that will have to look it up...

@xpb Did you ever end up reading Livesuit, the novella set in the Captive War universe?

Alas not yet, perhaps after my final exam on Monday...

A very good read which provides some context for the first book.

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@xpb Did you ever get to check out The Captive War series from the authors of The Expanse? Amazon has decided to bring the series to TV.

I read the first on awhile back - will try to read Livesuit which appears to be a volume 1½ prior to vol 2 Faith of Beasts.  They had several of these novellas in The Expanse series.

I still think the novella is the best entry in the series so far.

Quote from: Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be on August 22, 2026, 03:33:18 PMAzul cüncitixhiens!

The Union of Free Reformists is pleased to announce that tomorrow afternoon, URL President and Seneschal candidate Mic'haglh Autófil will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to take questions regarding our electoral platform and our plans to return a little positivity, transparency, and accountability to the next Government.

We anticipate the event lasting between 30-45 minutes, depending on attendance. A recording will be taken for those who miss it!

What: URL Town Hall meeting

When: Sunday, 23 August, 3:00 p.m. TDT

Where: "Unofficial Official Talossa" Discord server

@Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be Did this happen? Would love to see the recording.

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Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on January 27, 2025, 07:29:47 PM@xpb Connected to the first novel, have you had a chance to read the first novella in the series, Livesuit? I thought this was just as good.

I didn't know about that will have to look it up...

@xpb Did you ever end up reading Livesuit, the novella set in the Captive War universe?

Alas not yet, perhaps after my final exam on Monday...

A very good read which provides some context for the first book.

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@xpb Did you ever get to check out The Captive War series from the authors of The Expanse? Amazon has decided to bring the series to TV.

Two more submissions have come in over the last few days. More are welcome. I'll be adding some as well as requesting one from Claude.

The Posse returns. I'll try to convince Crement to participate.

Thank you for being transparent concerning your findings. I confess to being confused as to where the current track is headed. I can't tell whether this was AI bot interference, human error, or a combination of both.

I wanted to use my party threads to again thank the Secretary of State and the Electoral Commission for invalidating the vote that was made under my name.

I also thank the Government for their statement concerning an investigation into the matter. They will have my full cooperation.

The SoS confirms that the name would not have shown on the ballot so it is conceivable that this was an honest mistake. If that is the case I hope the person who made it will come forward soon.

Quote from: Sir Lüc on August 16, 2026, 05:16:17 AMI believe Lexh.B.13.6.1 applies here, meaning I am treating the above as a notification to me and the rest of the Electoral Commission that a potential irregularity with a ballot has taken place.

I have accordingly referred the matter to the rest of the Commission, which shall now review the matter and decide by majority vote whether an irregularity exists. Such an irregularity would then be handled according to existing law.

I will not comment on this further except to update on the Commission's findings.

Luc, I am deeply grateful. Thank you!