Yeah, I'd agree with that.

The standards of party democracy are a "nice to have" which we can deal with later if necessary; right now I don't think any party's membership are disgruntled.

Whereas, the Me Too Movement International (https://metoomvmt.org/) has since 2006 provided vital support, resources, and advocacy for survivors of sexual harassment and sexual violence, giving voice to millions who have suffered harm and working to hold perpetrators accountable across institutions and industries, and

Whereas, Talossa as a community has affirmed its commitment to the dignity and safety of all persons and to the cultivation of a culture free from harassment, abuse, and intimidation, and

Whereas, Talossa has the solemn responsibility to take the problem of sexual harassment and abuse seriously, given its unfortunate distinction among micronations of having produced two former leaders — Iusti Canun of the RUMP and Carlus Xheraltescu of the Free Democrats — who were convicted of sexual abuse of minors, and
 
Whereas, a third former leader, Breneir Tzaracomprada of the Green Party, has been accused of sexual harassment. This is a history that demands ongoing and active commitment to survivor-centered values, and

Whereas, material support for organizations that serve survivors is among the most concrete and meaningful expressions of that commitment, moving beyond words and resolutions to tangible action in the world, and

Whereas, the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance, International Development (BHAID) exists precisely to channel Talossan resources toward causes that reflect our values as a community and our obligations as citizens of the world, and

Whereas, a contribution of ($50 USD) from the BHAID to the Me Too Movement would represent a modest but meaningful gesture of solidarity with survivors and a public affirmation of Talossa's commitment to a culture of accountability and care.

Therefore be it the Sense of the Ziu that the BHAID is hereby encouraged to make a donation of ($50 USD) to the Me Too Movement in support of its work on behalf of survivors of sexual harassment and sexual violence.

The Ziu further reaffirms that this donation is made in recognition of Talossa's own history and in the spirit of our community's ongoing obligation to do better, not merely to condemn abuse in our own ranks, but to support those working to address it in the wider world.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-Green)

Quote from: þerxh Sant-Enogat on Today at 12:42:25 PMMost of Distain's Talossan bandwidth has been canibalized by the Minister of Propaganda, with whom the Distain share the same physical enveloppe. Entire moral support and admiration for our Seneschal is mostly the main part of the Distain's specific activity... and also getting ready to step in his shoes should the Seneschal wish it :-)

I've been doing these terps quite frequently since maybe the 57th (?) Cosa. With respect to the role of the Distain this is the most insight I've ever received. Thanks Tgerxh. As a courtesy, I inform you I will NOT be following up.

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on Today at 07:14:42 AM@Barclamïu da Miéletz , you do this kind of thing a lot anyway... you're one of our most helpful and responsive people on the immigration threads.  Would you like to join the program?

I'll think about it.

Most of Distain's Talossan bandwidth has been canibalized by the Minister of Propaganda, with whom the Distain share the same physical enveloppe. Entire moral support and admiration for our Seneschal is mostly the main part of the Distain's specific activity... and also getting ready to step in his shoes should the Seneschal wish it :-)

Mr. Speaker,

This enquiry is for the Defence Minister.

The Royal Zouaves fall under your purview, unless I am mistaken, and it has been a subject of failed reform efforts recently. What current plans, if any, are there for promotions or in any other areas for the Royal Zouaves?

Mr. Speaker,

This enquiry is for the Distain.

This role has been vaguely defined in the past but I don't want it to be unnoticed in efforts at accountability.

What activities, if any, can the Distain report to the Ziu?

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on Today at 07:14:42 AM@Barclamïu da Miéletz , you do this kind of thing a lot anyway... you're one of our most helpful and responsive people on the immigration threads.  Would you like to join the program?

I agree with the Seneschal on this and it would be nice to see new volunteers that are not PA members (other than the King and SoS).

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on Today at 07:06:24 AMOh, I agree with the MZ that there's been very little direct reference, which is why I noted that this was instead a pretty basic inference.  We posted some videos and did some promotion, and we got a big boom in successful applications, then we didn't do that for two months and we had a big slump.  Now we've resumed our promotional efforts and we've got another big boom on our hands.  It might be a coincidence, but that's a remarkable coincidence.  I think it admirably demonstrates the hypothesis.

As I said at the beginning of the month:

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on June 02, 2026, 11:48:38 AMCatching back up on this, we've had no successful applications recently!  Some of this is probably the two week gap when the immigration form wasn't working, but also we're seeing a huge number of people who just aren't proceeding on to making an account on Wittenberg, as well as people who have not made posts once they get here.  What the numbers suggest to me are a lower level of engagement generally, which maybe has to do with the fact that we have done almost no promotion during April or May.

My prediction is that we're going to see that change over the next month again.  We'll see: either I'll be right and we'll do a lot better, or I'm going to be eating a lot of crow as my hypothesis falls flat!  Copy this down and remember it, to hold me accountable, folks!

As to when we will begin assigning TalossAssistants, probably reasonably soon.  We just sent out the recruitment email for it yesterday.

I regret to inform MC Tzaracomprada that he will be ineligible to participate in the program at this point.  Currently, we are looking for Talossans of good character, and MC Tzaracomprada was condemned by the Ziu for sexual harassment, making him unsuitable for the program.

I  remain glad to have served the Kingdom as the most recent example of a successful TalossAssistant. It took months of urging by the Green Party and most of the new recruits appear to be members of your own party but I am nevertheless glad you got around to giving the program the attention it deserves.

Mr. Speaker, forgive me if I can ask one final supplemental question. What is reasonably soon with regards to assignments? A week?

@Barclamïu da Miéletz , you do this kind of thing a lot anyway... you're one of our most helpful and responsive people on the immigration threads.  Would you like to join the program?