Widow
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The Democratic Republic of the Black Widow
Tag [widow]
Name Black Widow
Admins Boadicea and Sumikoska (founded March 5, confirmed March 23 election)
Registrar of Voters Neife (appointed March 10)
Mediator Denovovotre(elected March 23rd)
Assistant Registrar Dafizman (appointed April 14)
Information for Applicants
Article by Sumikoska of [WIDOW]
The Black Widow Alliance is currently accepting applicants. This alliance is a representative democracy - which means when there are enough of us, we will be electing officials and voting on certain measures. We will be deciding on lengths of terms of office. You will have more fun if you have some interest in politics and structures of governance, as well as if you like to read. Please only inquire if you are actually interested this type of government - because we will be talking about it a lot, especially at first. Check out our ad on the IK forums and chit chat with us over there if you like.
The Black Widow Alliance is a very newly formed alliance that may hold interest for you if you would like the challenge of being in on the start of something new. It would help if you had a strong interest in democratic principles, role-playing, government, the arts, and/or civics - and a tolerance for bawdy humor or language.
Our goals are greater than simply rising to the top. We are creative, inventive, artistic, and very interested in the formation of an alliance with more than a little personality. We're looking for people who would be active not merely in the game itself - but active in the creation of a thriving artistic alliance. So an interest in or experience in RPGs would be VERY, VERY helpful.
Instructions for Applicants
So you've decided to join our mighty arachnidian alliance, eh?
Here is a list of things you'll want to do.
1) Apply for membership in game by going to the Alliance link at the top of your game page. Once there, submit an application to the tag [widow].
2) We accept all new applicants, far and wide. Score is not a factor, so don't be shy.
3) After you're accepted, you should register for an account on this forum. To register on this forum, use the same name you use in the game.
4) Before you can log in here, you have to wait until the team activates your account. We may also want to confirm that you did register and it is not someone else who is pretending to be you in order to gain access to our members section.
5) You are now a verified member of [widow], congratulations!
The Official Website for the Democratic Republic of the BlackWidow
Article by Sumikoska of Widow
Administrators: Co-Presidents Sumikoska and Boadicea
Giantmongoos is no longer with us. Mediatator Kolikona is now Denovovtre. In discussions subsequent to his departure to start his own alliance, it was decided that at this small alliance size, administrators can handle diplomatic (and admiral) functions.
As of this day, April 21, we have 15 members. The issue of whether or not we are big enough to need a diplomat will be revisited again when we reach about 30 members.
Neife has been appointed Registrar of Voters. Neife's duties are to forumlate and propose laws to help maintain a system of checks and balances to ensure that administrative powers do not disempower the voters, and to recieve and edit such proposals by other voters to help present them coherently to the group.
Dafizman was appointed assistant registrar on April 14th and his primary duties will be assisting to get the voters to the polls and voter education. All officers (registrar, assistant registar, mediator, and admins) can register new members to the voter's forum, but Dafizman should be your first point of contact.
PRESS RELEASE: The first Democratic Election of the Democractic Republic of the Black Widow was held on March 23, 2007. Black Widow was founded around March 5th, 2007. The next regularly scheduled election will be three months from then.
Return to Main Wiki Inselkampf Page
http://editthis.info/inselkampf/Main_Page
Discussion of Emerging Politics at Widow
http://editthis.info/inselkampf/Talk:Widow
What is Black Widow?
Article by Neife of [WIDOW]
Black Widow is a representative democracy alliance. All of our members are equally valuable, even when their responsibilities are different. We bring new elements of democracy, role-playing, art, and humor to the game of Inselkampf. This is not just a game alliance, but an artistic alliance.
Policies of Black Widow
'Article by Neife of [WIDOW]'
Because Black Widow is a democratic Alliance, all members can voice their opinions. Black Widow’s style of government encourages critical discussion from everyone. All we ask is that you remember a few things:
1- It is important for your audience to understand you. You don’t need to be a perfect speller, just put a little effort into explaining yourself clearly.
2- All of our members are important, so be respectful. This does not mean you cannot disagree, or be critical, just remember we are all equal members.
3- If you are ignorant of a subject, ask someone. Black Widow wants information pertaining to our members, available to our members.
4- Black Widow is not perfect, that is why you are important. Be involved and improve our system.
5- People have different and opposing views. Not everyone will think you are right, so don’t take it personally. But also, listen to others, and try to understand where they are coming from.
Treaties and Peace Policies
'Article by Sumikoska of [WIDOW]'
We have peace treaties with:
[-N-] Peace treaty
[Angel] Peace treaty
[Hawk] Peace treaty
[HKxp] Peace treaty
[Matrix] Peace treaty
[MYRM] Peace treaty
[NATO] Peace treaty
[NEWSKULL] Peace treaty
[ODEA] Peace treaty
[RAID] Peace treaty
[ronin] Peace treaty
[Valheru] Peace treaty
[V|W] Peace treaty
Angel has a site at Wiki refer here: http://editthis.info/Inselkampf/ANGEL
If anyone else happens to get a page up on Wiki who we are allied with, email us and let us know to post a link to it.
I also should mention that [ORC] is publicly tolerating [WIDOW] which is something just below a peace treaty in Orcan culture. If you don't know what that means, well... ask around.
Generally speaking, Widow has a policy of neutrality towards other alliances with whom we do not have treaties. So far, our voting population has voiced agreement with the feelings of the Founding Mothers about pacting and mergers - that these are "very serious relationships" akin to marriage, a venture "not to be entered into lightly or ill advisedly". Briefly stated, Widow is culturally inclined towards welcoming peace treaties and declining pacts and mergers. Also, Widow is a trade-based alliance and very likely to attempt trade negotiations with any alliance we are at peace or in peace negotiations because it's part of our culture. Peace makes for positive trade relations.
Game Goals
'Article by Sumikoska of [WIDOW]'
The posted rules of IK as a game state that alliances or individual players may rise to the top through any combination of the following: trade, colonization, or war.
Trade is much more popular on non-US servers than it has been on the US server, where colonization and war are the preferred methods, but it is an equally respectable method for attaining one's goals. I have personally been recieving emails asking what our goals are in terms of ambition in the game.. aside from building a strong alliance with a democratic structure.
We are basically trying to "kick start the Renaissance" at Inselkampf through a combination of cultural enlightment projects to make people aware of not only our - but other alliance's cultures - at Inselkampf.com - and to establish a society which relates to other Inselkampf alliances based on art and mechantilism, focusing on shrewed negotiations and trade relationships rather than strictly military prowess. Battles are won in more places than solely on the battlefield.
Conflict Resolution
Article by Neife of [WIDOW]
Because Black Widow is a democracy where people voice their opinions, issues will come up. You may have a problem with another member or a Black Widow policy. That is great, Black Widow wants to resolve these issues too. We suggest two methods of resolution, Informal and Formal.
Informal Issue resolutions: The first step to resolving an issue is to start at the lowest possible step. If you have an issue with another member, address them first privately and respectfully. If you have an issue with a policy or rule, address the appropriate official privately. Most problems are a breakdown in proper communication.
Formal Issue resolutions: If you cannot resolve an issue with an informal resolution, you may need to use the formal method. For this you will need to contact an administrator and provide all information you have and your story. If your issue is with the Administrator, and you already tried the informal method, contact another Administrator or make a topic on the forum. (or a mediator when a formal office of mediator is created)
Offices of Government
Article by Neife of [WIDOW]
Term Notes - No term limits have been set or decided on. No member may hold multiple offices at a single time.
Elected Officials - An official voted in by members of the alliance. An elected official’s job is considered valuable to the security and well-being of the alliance.
Administrator - The administrator is the elected official in charge of the alliance and forums. His/her responsibilities and authorized power have been voted on by the alliance. There may be more than one administrator.
Admiral - The admiral is the elected official in charge of organizing armies and navies for conflicts. A conflict may be defensive or offensive. His/her responsibilities and authorized power have been voted on by the alliance. There may be more than one admiral, and various levels of admirals. From Rear Admirals, to Vice Admirals, to Full Admirals, and the special case of Fleet Admiral.
Diplomat - A diplomat is an elected official in charge of external alliance relations. Diplomatic duties (including discussions with foreigners) may be defensive or offensive, but always representations of the opinions of the alliance. His/her responsibilities and authorized power have been voted on by the alliance. There may be more than one diplomat.
Mediator - A mediator is an elected official in charge of settling internal disputes amongst alliance members. The mediator will be publicly listed as a diplomat with the rider "contact point for unallied parties only". The mediator's diplomatic powers will be limited to settling internal disputes among alliance members, and external disputes with unallied parties. Allied parties must contact a diplomat. There may be more than one mediator.
Appointed Officials - An official appointed by an elected official. Appointed jobs are important, but do not include responsibilities over other members.
Registrar of Voters - Appointed by an Administrator to update voting profiles and place issues, but not make them, on the ballot.
(minor edits by Sumikoska for formatting, consistency and grammar)
