Thank you everyone! Finally about to make being a language nerd official. Starting my Master's program for comparative linguistics in the Fall

I'd like to request a change of province. I have flown the coop from rural Middle Tennessee to the bustling cities of the San Francisco Bay Area. I believe I'll be in the Province of Maricopa now. I'd be happy to update any and all information with the office of the Secretary of State.

The institution is broken. It needs an update. Having the benefit of hindsight now, I believe it was only natural for the current monarch to go AWOL as he did, and for no more other reason than the fact that the role of King in this country is granted a lifetime appointment and yet not encouraged, either actively or just through cursory interest, to participate in the day to day running of the State. Of course this would lead to complacency and neglect.

I've looked and looked up and down the halls of the Ziu with my bloodhounds for a while now and I cannot find a perfect solution to this problem--and I'm not gonna find one. This Compromise could be better in my opinion, (albeit in ways I'm sure many of you would disagree with ;) ) but frankly it's the best we're going to get. It's called a compromise for a reason. We can't win and neither can you, but the problem is still there. Let's at least plug the hole before we continue to jump down each other's throats.

I fully support this compromise and I urge everyone to do so. I will defend it with integrity if and when it passes and becomes law chiefly because, as far as I'm concerned, it is a genuine attempt to remedy an existential issue in this country instead of not doing anything which we all know will lead to nothing good.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on May 15, 2021, 06:15:02 PM

Quote from: Françal I. Lux on May 15, 2021, 04:42:25 PM
If it were up to me, I'd have this anachronistic, outdated institution scraped for a fully functional unitary Republic. The fact that I am willing to embrace this compromise and stomach the idea of having to call another human being "king" and "your highness" for the sake of contentious peace should count for something.

See, here's the thing: as far as I can tell, neither you nor any other Republican actually feels bound by this.  Are you saying that if your party leader Clarks a bill which would rename the king to "chief executive" or "noble leader" or "president," that you would vote "contra" on her bill?  Or that you would vote "contra" on a bill which altered the king's purview over appointments?

Call him Chief Maxwell of the Boogaloo clan for all I care. I'm not hung up on the label--all I care about is the institution behind it. I have always been apathetic to the issue of monarchy in this country. Yes, I am principally opposed to monarchy, in general, as a form of governance since I find it outdated, backwards, and immoral, but to embrace the spirit of Talossan Peculiarism, fine I'll go along, I'm having too much fun exploring what this country can offer anyway. BUT let us not forget that SOMEONE dropped the ball on his responsibilities--responsibilities you yourself had to do double time and pick up! Look, I've certainly gone AWOL on here for various reasons over the years, but no one refers to me as "Your Majesty".

If it were up to me, I'd have this anachronistic, outdated institution scraped for a fully functional unitary Republic. The fact that I am willing to embrace this compromise and stomach the idea of having to call another human being "king" and "your highness" for the sake of contentious peace should count for something. I, along with republicans, are unabashed in our desire for a republic, while many would still prefer a monarchy—if we are to compromise, which is the government's prerogative here after the referendum, of course we'd end up with a ceremonial head of State.

If I can't have a republic, you can't have the status quo.

Just the thing I was looking for! I've been a citizen for awhile now, but I'm ashamed to say I only have a cursory knowledge of our history. This really is a great part of Talossan literature.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on May 13, 2021, 03:16:40 PM
و سلام.

Pray for al-Quds/Jerusalem.

Most definitely!

Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim friends

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on May 04, 2021, 08:22:16 PM
Let's say: Marcel and Françál, when is best for you guys? I'll try to fit in around you

I'm always free all-day on Mondays and Tuesdays

Quote from: Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial on April 22, 2021, 06:48:53 AM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on April 14, 2021, 08:32:03 PM
Or we could just set a time to all turn up on the #glheþ channel and practice typing at one another?

Bump.
What's everyone's schedule like?

Bump. Bump.

Can we try to get this thing rolling? Let's set up a date and time

Quote from: Breneir Itravilatx on October 16, 2020, 12:11:51 PM
@Ian Plätschisch, do you think your show would be a good fit for the Talossan Broadcasting Company youtube channel?

Good point! Ian, I'd be happy to collaborate with you. I'm not sure exactly what your ideal format it, but I'm sure we can work it out. There are plenty of podcast style channels out there now and I'd be happy to give you a platform for your work through the channel.

Quote from: Eðo Grischun on October 15, 2020, 07:53:09 PM
This would be great to see and I wish you a lot of success with it! 

It isn't actually too late to stop the legislative repeal, no.  However, I think I will still put the repeal Bill forward anyway.  I really think this kind of endeavour would be much better handled in the hands of private enterprise.

That said, the Ministry is entirely open to providing assistance wherever it can.  Just let us know how we can help and we will see what we can do (including promotion of the channel via our social media or other web assets).  Just because this YouTube channel won't be officially endorsed, doesn't mean it can't benefit from government assistance.

I agree, it's be better to keep this autonomous from government control. My main goal for the channel was originally as a cultural exchange platform so I can talk to and broadcast Talossans from all over the world and just have a chat with them about the things we all enjoy and like about this place.

Now, I wanna expand on that a bit and also do FYI sort of segments so I can help prospective citizens learn more about the culture and of course a series focused on the language.

It's a lot of work and I'll need some volunteers if and when it gets to that level. For now, I just wanna restart the chat show and see from there.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on October 15, 2020, 06:29:31 PM
It's a pity we're planning to repeal El Lexhatx D.2.10.1, you could have changed the name and made it official

That is unfortunate. I'm assuming it's too late to change that. But anyway I'd be willing to coordinate with the Ministry of STUFF with anything involving the channel.

Quote from: Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial on October 15, 2020, 06:25:53 PM
Is there a reason why the logo has the flag upside down? I've been subscribed to the channel for years and I've only just realised it...

There's no reason. I just noticed now too! It was made for me by someone awhile back and I can't quite remember. If we restart the channel, I'll come up with something better.

A specific question in the recent survey issued by the Government reminded me of an old project of mine for Talossa that I might just revive if anyone's interested.

Talossan Broadcasting Company, which is a YouTube channel I made some years ago, has been in hiatus for awhile. I had a little chat show on there that I hosted once a week where I discuss everything Talossan with a panel of guests. Besides that though, I've always been interested in opening it up to people who want to contribute. Maybe some learning materials for new citizens or even language lectures eventually(?)

I just want to gauge interest and see if we can revive it as a community. I know we're all looking for ways to be more active on here (I know I am), so give me some feedback!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCusAH1C3ZLNU8Vg6pgauNSw

Quote from: Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial on July 29, 2020, 02:43:42 PM
I believe that it is. I'm asking because I don't want to be accused of dictatorial practices.

The mistakes must've been carried over the newer materials. I understand how hard it can be to make corrections especially when you're doing it in bulk.

Let's get a consensus on this, but I have no problem with it.