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[quote name='SirWilliam' date='28 May 2010 - 06:39 PM' timestamp='1275086353' post='2315012'] How goes that by the way? [/quote] unfortunately my top two choices were eliminated

I can't wait for TOP's new pip to get put up

Gramlins down to 31 nations, its kind of sad actually

I'd love to see the variances of some of these alliances, figure out which alliances are the most polarizing. I don't have the time now, but I'll give it a go next week maybe.

[quote name='JimKongIl' date='11 May 2010 - 10:35 PM' timestamp='1273631696' post='2295578'] You keep using the word allocution. What you are referring to in the context? from Merriam Webster Main Entry: al·lo·cu·tion Pronunciation: \ˌa-lə-ˈkyü-shən\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin allocution-, allocutio, from alloqui to speak to, from ad- + loqui to speak Date: 1615 : a formal speech; especially : an authoritative or hortatory address [/quote] Generally, to allocute in law means "to speak out formally." Although I'm still not sure thats the best term for what it seems they are looking for.

[quote name='Baldr' date='09 May 2010 - 06:47 PM' timestamp='1273445259' post='2292877'] I think you are missing the problem. The majority of CN has nations far below 50k NS. Nations below 50k NS don't do IRON a lot of good. Once they get a Gramlins nation down that low, they have plenty of help. I'm under 30k NS, and my ranking shows Ranked #5,232 of 24,893 Nations (21.02%) I'm guessing you have to be in the top 10% or so before your nation is large enough to help drag Gramlins down to where IRON can deal with them. And that's just for the low end. Gramlins have quite a few nations with over 100k NS. Mathew PK, for instance, if just barely over 100k. He's the 8th largest Gramlin by NS. His ranking : Ranked #256 of 24,893 Nations (1.03%) So in order to hit the largest 8 or so Gramlins, you have to be somewhere in the top 1% of all the nations on Planet Bob. A mad rush of all the smaller nations to join IRON won't do much to change things. [/quote] You underestimate the boost in morale new blood brings

[quote name='TheNeverender' date='26 April 2010 - 10:46 AM' timestamp='1272293151' post='2275987'] The only interesting question here is whether you'll use the same pip or open up debate to submit a new one. [/quote] That can of worms has already been opened, we'll have a pip in about a month

There used to be a well written history of the first 2 years or so by John Michaels (iirc), shouldn't be too hard to find

[quote name='Matthew PK' date='14 April 2010 - 01:14 PM' timestamp='1271265245' post='2260240'] My contention is that most people on the planet have no real understanding of our demands but simply dance to the tune of the piper. [/quote] I guess those who are contributing to the declining Gremlins member count also have no real understanding of your demands?

gRamlins isn't supposed to be funny

[quote name='Bob Janova' date='08 April 2010 - 08:41 AM' timestamp='1270730464' post='2253024'] They are not untouchable, that top tier is smaller than TOP's was. [/quote] who has a top tier anymore anyways?

I can't believe you have to rebuy infra over 3 days to go from 1k to 15k :/

Good Luck OMFG

[quote name='kriekfreak' date='02 April 2010 - 11:33 AM' timestamp='1270222362' post='2245383'] I'm an involved party in this matter. [/quote] Involved parties always have unbiased opinions