SonOfHoward Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) **Just a few minutes ago** SoH thinking - 'Hmmmm, ok now treaty...check Signatures...check bbc code...ummm whatever check i guess correct flags...check Preview looks alright...check correct forum...check ooooook Qu’est-ce c’est je ne fais pas même Preamble The Viridian Entente and iFOK also known as: She-man and He-Girl; Bearded Lady and Bald Woman; The Green Infant and The Green Toddler; Old School and New kid on the block; Hereby agree on the following: Article I – DRINKING CUPS OF TEA iFOK and the Viridian Entente agree to drink lots of cups of tea together to celebrate their friendship. Article I translated – ESTABLISHMENT OF PEACEPeace is hereby established between iFOK and the Viridian Entente (the "signatory alliances") effective from the exchange of the instruments of ratification of these protocols. Article II – IT’S MY DAMN HOUSE When you come over to drink a cup of tea and find yourself in a messy looking house. Stop complaining about the damn mess. I like the way it is and there is nothing you can do about it! If you do want to !@#$%* about it go to the basement and lock yourself in please. Also, you better not clean up this mess I’ve made when I’m gone out to shop. Article II translated – SOVEREIGNTYBoth of the signatory alliances and their respective member nations recognize and will respect each other's sovereignty and political independence. They recognize and will respect each other's right to live in peace within their respective alliances. They will develop good neighborly relations of co-operation between them to ensure lasting security. They will refrain from espionage and the threat or use of force against each other and will settle all disputes between them by peaceful means. Article III – HI THERE You phone me, I phone you and ET phones home. Article III translated – COMMUNICATIONIn signing these protocols, both signatory alliances recognize that full and frank communication is the foundation for a strong and enduring relationship and that there is mutual benefit for both alliances when open communication between them is maintained. To that end, both signatory alliances agree to productive two-way inter-alliance communication:a.) The signatory alliances agree that whenever a situation arises which involves provisions within these protocols or other issues of mutual concern; there shall be full and frank communication between the signatory alliances.b.) The signatory alliances shall encourage and promote effective methods of dispute resolution between the signatory alliances and their respective member nations.c.) The signatory alliances commit to frequent and recurring dialog on each others forums and IRC channels. This commitment is based on the view that open access to each others communication channels is essential to the rapid and efficient inter-alliance communication. This shall include communication at the alliance leadership level where on an as needed basis, representatives of the highest decision making bodies of the signatory alliances will jointly meet to discuss issues of mutual concern. This shall be in addition to routine diplomatic communications and the regular communication between normal member nations. Article IV – Play Nice Don’t slap me in the face and I will not slap you in the face. If you do slap me in the face, I will slap you in the face. Article IV translated – OVERT HOSTILE ACTIVITIESNeither signatory alliance will knowingly engage in the use of sanctions against member nations of the other signatory alliance without formal, written permission from the other signatory alliance. Neither signatory alliance shall endorse, fund, approve or engage in military action against the other signatory alliance. If an individual member nation of either signatory alliance is found in violation of this article, it shall be directed to offer peace and reparations equivalent to 1.5 times the total damages inflicted. Though not required, defending nations shall be encouraged to defer reprisal actions until a diplomatic solution can be reached.a.) Should the offending member nation of a signatory alliance refuse to offer peace and agree on reparations terms, said member nation will be declared a rogue and will no longer be offered the protection of either signatory alliance.b.) If a signatory alliance violates this article, such activity shall be considered an act of war. Article V – Gossiping Don’t talk behind my back or steal my 100 ton weighing girlfriend. Article V translated – COVERT HOSTILE ACTIVITIESNeither signatory alliance shall knowingly endorse, fund, approve or engage in espionage or other covert action against the other signatory alliance. Both signatory alliances agree not to actively or passively recruit member nations of the other alliance for the purpose of committing espionage. If either signatory alliance collects intelligence regarding a security breach or a credible threat concerning the other signatory alliance, the acquiring signatory alliance will convey all pertinent information in their possession to the other signatory alliance.a.) Should a member nation of a signatory alliance violate this article, said member nation will be declared a rogue and will no longer be offered the protection of either signatory alliance.b.) If a signatory Alliance violates this article, such activity shall be considered an act of war. Article VI – HELP ME :cry: If in any case the big bully of the block comes down to take one of our lunch money, the other will promise to help out to stop the bully. Article VI translated – RECIPROCAL DEFENSEDefense Clause: Recognizing the respect between the The Viridian Entente and iFOK, this Provision hereby dictates that under any circumstances if either of the undersigned finds itself attacked by a foreign power, the opposite signatory to this agreement is required to come in full force by the side of their ally, without exception. The attacked signatory of this agreement maintains the right to waive assistance. Should the party required by this treaty to defend their ally not respond within 24-hours the abandoned ally may cancel this agreement immediately. Article VII – Pay for my lunch please If the bully did stomp one of us and took the lunch money, the other will help to pay for a tuna sandwich during lunch break. If the bully took both our lunch money, we will both run to mama and cry as hard we can in order to receive extra lunch moneys. Article VII translated – RECOVERY AIDIn the event of conflict involving only one of the signatory alliances, upon cessation of hostilities and barring other conflicting treaty obligations, the non-combatant signatory alliance shall encourage its individual member nations to voluntarily provide recovery aid to individual member nations of the war-torn signatory alliance.In the event of conflict involving both of the signatory alliances, upon cessation of hostilities and barring other conflicting treaty obligations, both signatory alliances shall encourage its individual member nations to voluntarily provide recovery aid to individual member nations of the war-torn signatory alliances regardless of alliance membership. Article VIII – Restecp We are cool with each other homeboyz!! Wha'eva! Article VIII translated – CIVILITYBoth signatory alliances shall be resolute in their insistence that their respective members remain polite and civil to each other at all times, especially in public forums and other public venues. Article IX - Talk to the 'and, cuz the face don't wonna hear it anymore! You don’t like me anymore? Slap me in the face, talk about me behind my back, steal my girlfriend, help the bully take my lunch money or cancel thiz treaty (you'll have 172 800 seconds before I will tolerate it). Aight? Article IX translated – TERMINATIONEither signatory alliance may terminate this compact at any time by providing the other signatory alliance with a 48 hour notice of intent to terminate. This compact is automatically terminated when either signatory alliance violates Article IV,V or VI of this compact. Signed for iFOK arexes, Triumvir of General Affairs ikMark, Triumvir of Foreign Affairs Roeland|Spaarlaamp, Triumvir of Internal Affairs Signed for the VE Cornelius, Lord of the Entente SoonerNation, Duke of the Entente Impero, Secretary of Defense SonOfHoward, Secretary of Foreign Affairs God of Salt, Secretary of the Interior Kybernetes, Regent InfiniteWii, Regent Smooth, Smooth Criminal and War Nutter ...awaits ikMark first post. Edit: Fixed the flags. Edited March 8, 2009 by SonOfHoward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikMark Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Hail o/ Muaha, I got first post. Love VE. Edited March 8, 2009 by ikMark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baden-Württemberg Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 That looks fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromp Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hail! Fantastic treaty! o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmacis Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 The title doesn't make any sense... ._. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 You people are all crazy. Congrats on your treaty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Frontier Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Congratulations to two truly decent alliances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Caspian Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 o/ iFOK Good to see this finally posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTheFirst Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 o/ VE o/ iFOK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joedonia Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Article I – DRINKING CUPS OF TEAiFOK and the Viridian Entente agree to drink lots of cups of tea together to celebrate their friendship. Best article in any agreement, ever. I'll pop the kettle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinoa Rex Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Interesting translation of "what is this I don't even". Congrats to both iFOK and VE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOD2000 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 o/ VE o/ iFOK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im317 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 fancy writing, good to see more Green love. o/ iFOK o/ VE o/ Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uralica Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Calquey treaty title is calquey. Still awesome though. o/ VE o/ iFOK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calixo Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 congrats guys, although i don't understand the title... this treaty is full of win. 0/iFOK and VE =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfHoward Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) arexes[iFOK]> it gets better everytime i read it <arexes[iFOK]> lol <SonOfHoward[VE]> like a fine aged tea Interesting translation of "what is this I don't even". Congrats to both iFOK and VE. I think it was translated from dutch, to english, to french. Edited March 8, 2009 by SonOfHoward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uralica Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) It's a word-for-word translation of "What is this I don't even," which apparently doesn't make sense to Salmacis, who is a native speaker of French, so it's probably one gigantic calque. Edited March 8, 2009 by Uralica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Awesome treaty, congrats to both you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Caspian Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 It's a word-for-word translation of "What is this I don't even," which apparently doesn't make sense to Salmacis, who is a native speaker of French, so it's probably one gigantic calque. I blame erikz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icepick Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 o/ Some ppl I"ve never heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choader Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Congratulations iFOK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoLauzier Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 That is really bad french... the correct translation for "What is this I dont even..." would be : "Qu'est-ce que c'est je ne sais même..." Goodluck to both of you in something that is heading straigth up to disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmacis Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 That is really bad french... the correct translation for "What is this I dont even..." would be : "Qu'est-ce que c'est je ne sais même..." You can't really translate that, as the verb would come before "even" in the french sentence: "Qu'est-ce que c'est je ne [...] même..." o/ NOIR, at least you didn't use "pig french". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Impero Romano Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Finally wooooooo o/ iFOK o/ us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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