Should we have official greeters in the Pacific?

[Warrior Thorin]

I don't think new nations always read the world factbook, as you suggest. In fact, many receive t-grams from nations and will simply click on the nation they received the t-gram from and then manuever into their new abode that way, totally missing an opportunity to read the Pacific's WFB. I know because I have had it happen to myself back in my more novice days.

What Chosen Men has been doing has been absolutely wonderful, in my opinion and I will try to support his attempts whenever I have a moment (and that is rare at this point in time).

[Pierconium]

I think the PSA's are a great idea and are doing a lot to keep nations in The Pacific. It keeps people interested in what is happening on the regional board and helps guide them to the forum.

Warrior Thorin is right in saying a lot of new nations don't read the WFE. Most new nations simply move to the first region that invites them via TG and then move on from there but rarely back into The Pacific. We have to face the facts, once a nation has left The Pacific (or any of The Pacific regions) it is very unlikely that they will return simply because of the "big fish, small pond" mentality...

[Chosen Men]

Thank you both Warrior Thorin and to Pierconium.

I have enjoyed the creative outlet provided by writing my PSAs. I have received TGed complaints from some and praise from others but I long to reach the (as yet)voiceless many.

In one PSA in particular (included below), I have attempted to address the out-of-region exodus issue. I don't think that moving from the region is all that bad. Not everyone is suited for the region. Just because your nation was birthed in the Pacific doesn't mean you wanted to be in the Pacific. We are a birthing/feeding region. Little Tommy hears about NS and all the fun the gang is having in region Candyland from his friend Timmy at school and thinks 'k00l'. Presto! New nation. Change-o! New region.

The issue shouldn't be 'how many' but 'what kind'.

And now ... (CM, grinning sheepishly) ... to prove a point;

O great Pacifican TrailBlazer, assorted NPO officials, potentates, colleagues, old friends, and new friends:
It brings me joy to present to you for your reading pleasure the following! (Curtain opens)
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PSA #1b; <<The following has been approved for all nations by the Pacific Society of Free Regional Information for Educable Newly Designed States (Pacific Society of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.) in conjunction with the Chief of the Bureau of Other-Region Endorsements (BORE)>>

New to the Pacific? A lot of nations are. But did you know that not all nations are really suited to be in the Pacific? No, it takes a special kind of national leader; one who is not afraid to wait a little while and watch and learn. If you observe for just a bit you will notice …

[x] The Pacific isn’t about fighting wars or toppling delegates for the heck of it. There are other regions for those kinds of activities. About the only battles you will see fought here are battles of wit among disagreeing (but not necessarily disagreeable) nations. Our wars are fought with ideas and words.

[x] The Pacific isn’t about a group of 12 – 20 year-olds with a common obscure interest. Neither is it about role-playing characters from your favorite fad movie or book. There are other regions for those kinds of activities as well. No, the Pacific is a place where some of the best and brightest minds to be found in this world use their abilities to create an environment of intellectual stimulation. Our common interest is the exchange of ideas and how those ideas are presented.

There are three kinds of Pacificans: those that make things happen (the Elite), those that observe what happens (the Emerging Elite), and those that wonder what’s happening (all the rest). If you would like to be a member of the Elite society of the Pacific, consider doing the following:

Paste the following link; newpacificorder.proboards19.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1077780482

In the GENERAL section, click on FAQ/N00B GUIDE. Take some time to read and learn. It would also be worth your time to read the Civil Code of the Pacific. Register on the Pacific Forum and go to The HIGH COURT section. The Civil Code can be found inside.

To be sure, only a few nations are qualified to be Pacific residents. Do you think you have what it takes to be one of them? You are welcome to stay as long as you like here in the Pacific until you are ready to decide. If the Pacific isn’t for you, then make the move to another place. Find a region where you will get involved.

When you get right down to it, it’s all about involvement. Whether here or somewhere else --- it doesn’t matter. Find a place that’s right for you. If that place happens to be here in the Pacific, we’ll be waiting for you in the Forum.

<< The opinions of the Pacific Society of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and the Chief of BORE do not necessarily reflect those of the leadership of the Pacific Region. All comments and rebuttals can be made to Chosen Men.>>

[Chosen Men]

Just a thought.

If the great Pacifican TrailBlazer approves, I would be willing to post all of my PSAs for regional veiwing in this forum (but as a new thread).

Anyone wishing to criticize (positive and/or negative) would be welcome; both my skin and my head are thick.

[Francos Spain]

Chosen said:

If the great Pacifican TrailBlazer approves, I would be willing to post all of my PSAs for regional veiwing in this forum (but as a new thread)

You needn't my permission therefor, comrade.

[Galaisa]

i think the NPO should make the Civil code more visible to newcomers, i've been in the Pacific for several months now and I've only heard of the existence of a civil code a day ago. I propose that there be a seperate link to the code either on the front page of these forums or in the World Factbook entry .