theo cupier

You're messing with the funghis now? That's all I've got. Anyway, speaking in a strictly unofficial capacity as far as TDO is concerned, I proclaim thus to the peoples of CN: "meh"

The Democratic Order thanks and acknowledges the comments from ADI and fully accepts its apology. It is true to say that, from TDO's perspective, the birth of ADI was neither a painless nor happy experience as is often the case when strong and valued members of an alliance depart for pastures new. In such circumstances, diplomacy often seems far away and we regret past conduct between our alliances. We neither condone, nor support the recent attacks on ADI by Semper Tyrannis and we trust that this statement from ADI is something which time alone would have brought them to if given a chance. We look forward to establishing appropriate and neutral diplomatic relationships with ADI, as we do with any alliance, to enhance the peace within Planet Bob. We fully accept ADI's apology and signature of our Global Declaration of Neutrality. Signed Beauchamp - Chancellor Theo Cupier - Founder/High Senator Rychro Anrise - Minister of Foreign Affairs ARCHEIN - Minister of Defense

Since this is still on the first page of the board, it seems vaguely appropriate to post the following: I'd like to officially draw this to a conclusion from TDO's perspective. We have had extensive and productive back channel interactions with various members of NSO which has produced the following specific outcomes: 1. An apology from NSO - written by Voodoo Nova but - we are reassured - with the official sanction of the alliance. It's quoted below. Yes, you may consider this official. 2. NSO have signed our Declaration of Global Neutrality which is available on our forum for your edification. For those of you not utterly conversant with the DoGn (shame on you) it includes the following statement: I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that we view incidents similar to this as a "hostile act" but I'm sure that debate will run and run. Our thanks to all those members of NSO and TDO who contributed to this diplomatic outcome. Our thanks also to those members of other alliances who felt compelled to post messages of support for us or our position. We get extra fuzzy tingle time out of the idea that the Neutral Menace manages to bribe you with popcorn enough to come to our support in such times. This draws a matter to a close for us and TDO members are asked no longer to post in this thread. Thanks for your time. Signed for The Democratic Order Rychro Anrise - Chancellor Theo Cupier - Founder & High Senator John Warbuck - Minister of Defense & High Senator PS I'm still waiting for that low level and cursory apology that I didn't get a recruitment message. I'm starting to get afraid of what that says about my nation and we all know what fear leads to...

This is what I figure and it works for me, personally. I think it'd just be beneficial to hear someone in authority from NSO confirming it was "just for the lulz" and that they're bored and will move on, rather than just making a bunch of assumptions, when there seems to be quite a bit of fur flying around this thread. My bad if this has happened and I've missed it, btw. I mean, if people want to make more out of it, then fine. We can have a big debate on whether some of the "accepted norms" of behaviour in CN should remain as accepted, or even normal if that's how people want to play it. But NSO need to come and make clear if they are playing or not.

Firstly, as TDO founder and Aqua senator, I'm personally offended that nobody sent me a recruitment letter. I demand a low level and cursory apology from somebody over this. Furthermore, have NSO really thought this through? I mean, if a whole bunch of whining, debate-laden peacenik Neutrals WERE all to join NSO in a bow-wave, could you cope with us? Really, you'd end up depressed within days and willing to do anything to disband your alliance within a week or so. C'mon NSO, this wasn't thought through, was it. Let's move on and play nice. Or, dammit, we'll start recruiting your members with a promise of unlimited Neutral Popcorn, or something.