The People's Party October Convention - Final comments

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

[√] Yes (despite serious reservations about #11)

[sentinel]

Aye.

I also have serious reservations about #11. I don't believe we should make it harder for people to come back. I think that is a big mistake.

[Donerail]

Aye

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

For whatever reason, the only time I see people de-register is after a heated argument when everyone is upset. I think if we are to have it in place, it needs to have harsh consequences merely so people won't use it to prove a point.

Maybe that's just me though. I don't care either way honestly. If I leave the game, I doubt I will de-register. I'll just disappear into the sunset.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Aye on the platform

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

For whatever reason, the only time I see people de-register is after a heated argument when everyone is upset. I think if we are to have it in place, it needs to have harsh consequences merely so people won't use it to prove a point.

Maybe that's just me though. I don't care either way honestly. If I leave the game, I doubt I will de-register. I'll just disappear into the sunset.

Sometimes people de-register because they just need a break and I really don't think they should be punished with year-long banishment for that.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

For whatever reason, the only time I see people de-register is after a heated argument when everyone is upset. I think if we are to have it in place, it needs to have harsh consequences merely so people won't use it to prove a point.

Maybe that's just me though. I don't care either way honestly. If I leave the game, I doubt I will de-register. I'll just disappear into the sunset.

Sometimes people de-register because they just need a break and I really don't think they should be punished with year-long banishment for that.

They don't need to de-register... Most of the time, it's usually out of some kind of tantrum. If you definitely don't want to come back, de-register. But if you intend to return, maintain a base level of activity ie voting (the ONLY thing you need to do). It really isn't that hard.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

I propose this Platform to the Convention for its approval.

Please mark an [X] in the box of your choice.

• Yes

[ ] No
[ ] Abstain

[sentinel]

For whatever reason, the only time I see people de-register is after a heated argument when everyone is upset. I think if we are to have it in place, it needs to have harsh consequences merely so people won't use it to prove a point.

Maybe that's just me though. I don't care either way honestly. If I leave the game, I doubt I will de-register. I'll just disappear into the sunset.

Sometimes people de-register because they just need a break and I really don't think they should be punished with year-long banishment for that.

They don't need to de-register... Most of the time, it's usually out of some kind of tantrum. If you definitely don't want to come back, de-register. But if you intend to return, maintain a base level of activity ie voting (the ONLY thing you need to do). It really isn't that hard.

If you're going to punish people for de-registering, then you can't punish them for missing elections IMO.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I'm fine with being punished for missing 3 straight elections. It's not like we punish you for missing one.

I'd be OK with doing away with de-registration entirely. I mean, if you need a break, take one. I took a year long break after the RPP disbanded and I didn't de-register. No one threw me a parade or a going away party either (which I am still kind of upset over), but it all worked out in the end.

If you need a break, take out, by all means, but you shouldn't need to de-register if you anticipate returning in a month or two. We are all big, handsome adults that our mothers raised properly. We can do it! And if you do decide to take the poison pill of de-registration, there should be consequences.

[Cranberry]

Aye for the platform

[free my dawg]

Aye for the platform.

[Dr. Cynic]

Aye on the platform

[Oakvale]

Yes, obviously. The changes make sense.

[Sopranos Republican]

AYE

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

For whatever reason, the only time I see people de-register is after a heated argument when everyone is upset. I think if we are to have it in place, it needs to have harsh consequences merely so people won't use it to prove a point.

Maybe that's just me though. I don't care either way honestly. If I leave the game, I doubt I will de-register. I'll just disappear into the sunset.

Sometimes people de-register because they just need a break and I really don't think they should be punished with year-long banishment for that.

They don't need to de-register... Most of the time, it's usually out of some kind of tantrum. If you definitely don't want to come back, de-register. But if you intend to return, maintain a base level of activity ie voting (the ONLY thing you need to do). It really isn't that hard.

I know of people who de-registered when taking a break because they didn't want to get flooded with GOTV PMs when they weren't too involved in Atlasia.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

It's really not that difficult... delete them. De-registration should be a big deal.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

The period for the vote has ended and the platform has been passed.

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I would like to thank all of you, party members new, old and returned for your engagement in this convention. I would primarily like to thank my Vice Chair Oakvale for his tireless work on the platform and the support he has given me.

This party has been accused of many things, but this convention has shown that this is not a personality cult, but a party of committed Atlasians, who have now voted on a set of clear goals and principles to guide this party into the future.

We have come a long way since our return only a short time ago. We now have representation in all levels of Atlasian government, up to and including our first TPP President.

But this party is about more than winning the most seats. This party is not a traditional broad-church, but it does embrace a broad set of people who are committed to basic principles. Individual liberty, a strong safety net, a smart and efficient military, addressing climate change and supporting thriving regions is what we are about.

We are driven by best-evidence and best-practice, not ideology. We believe in aiming for the future with open eyes and a heart full of optimism.

This convention has set us on the right path and let us continue together to achieve those victories we need to set our country on its right path but also to ensure we do it in the correct way, without concern for exhausted arguments and preoccupations.

Thank you all again and the work begins anew tomorrow.

[Simfan34]

Aye!