Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on March 18, 2022, 11:13:34 AM

Quote from: Açafat del Val on March 18, 2022, 11:01:33 AM
I asked elsewhere, but having read through this thread, I am still wondering if there is a purpose to these cards other than having them?

They'll be cool to have, but also a promotional tool to show to others.  And you never know what might happen in the future once we get this sort of thing going :)

I won't get in the way of something that motivates and inspires Talossans. I am worried that it will be just another task that gets waysided by the avalanche of other bureaucratic tasks.

Florencia has the most profound provincial constitution of any of them, one of the more active legislatures/parliaments among them, and (call me biased) one of the more beautiful sets of heraldry. Before someone accuses me of arrogance, I didn't design the flag or coat of arms of Florencia; I merely updated them with 2020 graphics.

Although I admit to thinking that provinces should be abolished altogether, if they should remain at all, Florencia does NOT EVER[/i] deserve to be subsumed, annexed, merged, or otherwise. I would dare to say that recent Florencians have done more for Talossa than most Benitians!

Might it be nicer to offer coins or stamps in place of IDs? Unless we plan to use the IDs for practicable ends.

I struggle to see why we should add more bureaucracy and vanity (and ministerial burdens on some poor bloke), when we have passports and coats of arms and coins and stamps and so much else already.

Speaking for myself, I should like to say that any Talossa citizen ought to participate in and make our Government as effective as possible, regardless of the Seneschalsqåb, because we care about Talossa. I pray that the FreeDems, the TNC, or any other party which may hold the Cosâ's confidence during the next term endeavor to cooperate with each other.

I do not mean to preclude fraud, bad faith, or dirty hands as good grounds of refusal, but any manner of gamesmanship can be beat by other means than preemptive accusations.

More plainly: politics is boring, leadership is sexy, and Talossa needs more of the latter than the former.

Even more plainly: This is not an attack or recalcitrant move against the FreeDem party. I am a citizen of Talossa, and it is reasonable to expect that the national leaders cooperate.

I asked elsewhere, but having read through this thread, I am still wondering if there is a purpose to these cards other than having them?

As a concerned citizen of Florenica who is unequivocally opposed to this plan proposed by my Senator, I would like to shout very emphatically that I am opposed to any such merger.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on March 16, 2022, 05:52:59 PM
Yeah, I pointed that out above.  This effort really needed someone to spend like ten minutes putting together some info on the guy from the big history and the wiki.  Hopefully that will happen in the future.

What are some major bullet points that might help a herald/artist/whatever get a sense?

Let's do an interview before making an appointment  ::)

Taking custody of financial assets ought to make me a fiduciary, and that is an unenviable task that shouldn't be transferred on a whim.

How can one spot a fool, a conman, and a narcissist in one place at the same time? See the TNC.

The TNC, its leadership, and most of its bona fide contemporary membership are little more than trolls, in all figurative and literal senses of the word. For example:

• A compatriot agrees to disagree, but works to make all government institutions effective.
• A troll seeks to undermine all government institutions, while ducking transparency or accountability.

Did the TNC offer to help in any of their "problems, like a grown adult, or did the TNC cry because their mum forgot to change their diaper, like a baby? Did they even play the role of Opposition dutifully, by having shadow ministers and proposing counterpolicies, or did they stomp and whine and make a tantrum?

That's the difference between a party that cares for its country, and a party that cares for its own power.

Wait, wait, I forgot:

How can one spot a fool, a conman, a narcissist, and a hypocrite in one place at the same time? See the TNC.

Color me shocked that the one-man dictator of Florencia is too chickenshit to have an open debate.

He likes and prefers to work in the shadows, because that's where he can win. Ethics tend to be below him!

@Mic'haglh Autófil, what software do you use for these designs? Do you use more than one?

I said elsewhere that I don't want to see the Florencia flag tarnished by a canton, but otherwise your designs are absolutely wonderfully brilliant. Even if you create art only when the inspiration hits you, I hope that your passion does not cease. Please continue to post and create and mix. Seeing this post has stirred me for the first time in a very long time to open Inkscape and doodle.

Quote from: Mic'haglh Autófil on March 18, 2022, 03:21:45 AM
What does everyone think of this as an obverse side? It's not as colorful as S:reu Txechescu's, to be sure, but it's intended to be pretty legible and I totally didn't spend way too long tinkering on the gradient transparency for the flag to get it just right, I swear

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Charismatic profile photo there! ;)

May I ask generally what our intended goal of these IDs is, or what purpose they would serve? I like the idea, but unless we have a means to manifest them physically, mail them to citizens, and use them from time to time (not even often), I do not see a cause beyond vanity.

Vanity may be a good cause, to be clear. I wondered only if vanity were the only cause?

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on March 17, 2022, 06:13:47 PM
Maybe V, if he was willing?  Istefan shouldn't have to do it if it's making him anxious.

I do not speak for V, but that is unlikely. He tends to avoid even the implication of an appearance of a probability that he is an agent in any capacity for Talossa, because otherwise his law license may be jeopardized.

That said, such a task satisfies a middle ground: I want to be involved, but have little time, but am very punctual and focused and reliable. If the Government wishes to tap me as the Bürgermeister, I am open to an interview.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on March 17, 2022, 05:11:04 PM

Quote from: Caleb Frenibuerg on March 17, 2022, 04:19:09 PM
I'd definitely be keen to try and revive the Citizenship Certificates :)

Funny you should mention those - I was reorganising my home office and I just found this

Do I my eyes deceive me? You were once a citizen of Florencia? What joy.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on February 11, 2022, 01:49:07 PM
Florencians,

I ask for your advice and feedback though considering the current level of activity I am concerned it may be limited.
Talossa has several moribund provinces, perhaps too many, to begin with. Unfortunately, Florencia for some time, has been one of those moribund provinces.
I am aware that Florencians rejected a merger with Fiova. But seeing that Florencia was born from Benito when it was known as Mussolini I am seeking input on any potential reunion with our parent province. Perhaps the historical connections between Benito and Florencia can lead to a more lively and broad-based province?

Although Florencia is now a one-man dictatorship under your tyrannical rule – which is to say that the rest of us Florencians have no real, practicable, or effective voice in the matter – I stand strongly opposed to any such merger.

Florencia has a beautiful flag, a beautiful constitution, a beautiful history, and a rich tapestry of its own unique traditions that have flowered over the decades. None of such things deserve to be mutilated by that god-awful canton*.

If Florencia should merge with anyone, we should be the dominant party. I would support a merger only if any other province is subsumed into a larger Florencia, so that Florencian culture remains top dog.

*The design on its own is wonderful. Perhaps we should adopt it, but without the canton. I would be insulted to see that on our flag.