[eNL] Last Gasp or Calm Before the Storm?
Day 3,922, 10:13
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by NoTie112
Dear citizens and other readers,
Every now and then I log onto eRepublik and try to back into it again. Over the past couple weeks I have been lurking in the shadows and observing the current state of the eNetherlands. In addition to that, I've taking a pleasure in reading old articles by myself and other notables in the eDutch society. Whilst reading one can only hope for these times to return. As it's no secret I like to use my silver-tongued persona to make long articles; here's another one of Tonie's Rants.
Last time I actively played eRepublik was in the beginning of 2018. I was Country President for two terms and had good hopes of reenergizing the eNetherlands. We became used to safeguard Country Presidents - notables who only keep the Government running in its most bare tasks. And that is certainly no insult to anyone, as we do need such people as well in times of need.
For a short while it seemed during my terms there was still a glimmer of hope in our enduring existence. During my terms more governmental articles were written than the terms ever since combined (8 CP Articles in 2 months versus 4 CP Articles since February). We even saw the occasional article by other Ministries and citizens chipping in on current affairs in the media. We saw a renewed spirit in daring to progress instead of upholding the tired status quo that is putting our country in deep sleep. Our Finances were being reorganized and considered to be used for our citizens, the Monetary Market program ran again (for a short while) ensuring profits, an old and bitter conflict within DAF was solved, some (forum) laws were simplified and even considered to be totally reformed, and, indeed, it was the last time the Forum was 'active'.
But the disciples of the status quo had bitterly fought over each of these changes in every step of the way, putting a renewed flame to rest. Most importantly they refused in some ways to take efforts for the better of our eCountry, most blatantly by the broken promise for two months to contact all old/dead citizens who have a forum account; a renewed impulse in population numbers we could have greatly used.
After being CP for 12 terms the crown got a bit old tho
And, alas, we're back at square one. Despite several lasting improvements (e.g. in Finances and in DAF), the ghouls of the status quo have taken over again. The eNetherlands is put on autopilot by concurrent Governments (with notable exceptions in e.g. Shawtyl0w - who is leaving politics as he just announced) and those few who remain in the Country have lost any and all hope in the game and country.
The media is at times completely dead for weeks (an unicum in our history), the forum is only filled with procedural elections of a position that is considered a paper tiger (Chairman), ruling over an empty world detached from 'reality' in-game. People have become lazy by the safety and routine of the TW with Canada and indeed the only sound that can be heard in our eCountry is that of the message of 'Next RW at Day X'. Political Parties have lost all and any function in the eNetherlands, being all followers of the prophet of the status quo and if they are not - they are barely existing anymore.
All defended by the holy dogma of 'we have too few citizens' (whilst we've been having so few citizens for years and certainly saw impressive activity most of the time all things considered) we are all forsaking our responsibility as citizens of the eNetherlands. Yes, keep hunting those shiny TP medals only to log-out afterwards - while you still can. And yes, once in a while we see some flame in our society, the election between Alexthebest and Odan for example or the stay of foreigners like JantyF here, but any renewed energy that is found therein in quickly shut down.
Consider this a pamphlet for action, an incoherent rant, a wake-up call, or a nostalgic fairy tale. Regardless, it's time to stop being silent/silenced and step up your game. If there's anyone out there, anyone, who still has the patriotic instinct to improve and protect our country show yourself and great things can be achieved - even a handful of people is enough to lead our country out of the darkness (as history has shown) and lifting up the rest of country in a revolutionary flame.
Every now and then I log onto eRepublik and try to back into it again. Over the past couple weeks I have been lurking in the shadows and observing the current state of the eNetherlands. In addition to that, I've taking a pleasure in reading old articles by myself and other notables in the eDutch society. Whilst reading one can only hope for these times to return. As it's no secret I like to use my silver-tongued persona to make long articles; here's another one of Tonie's Rants.
Last time I actively played eRepublik was in the beginning of 2018. I was Country President for two terms and had good hopes of reenergizing the eNetherlands. We became used to safeguard Country Presidents - notables who only keep the Government running in its most bare tasks. And that is certainly no insult to anyone, as we do need such people as well in times of need.
For a short while it seemed during my terms there was still a glimmer of hope in our enduring existence. During my terms more governmental articles were written than the terms ever since combined (8 CP Articles in 2 months versus 4 CP Articles since February). We even saw the occasional article by other Ministries and citizens chipping in on current affairs in the media. We saw a renewed spirit in daring to progress instead of upholding the tired status quo that is putting our country in deep sleep. Our Finances were being reorganized and considered to be used for our citizens, the Monetary Market program ran again (for a short while) ensuring profits, an old and bitter conflict within DAF was solved, some (forum) laws were simplified and even considered to be totally reformed, and, indeed, it was the last time the Forum was 'active'.
But the disciples of the status quo had bitterly fought over each of these changes in every step of the way, putting a renewed flame to rest. Most importantly they refused in some ways to take efforts for the better of our eCountry, most blatantly by the broken promise for two months to contact all old/dead citizens who have a forum account; a renewed impulse in population numbers we could have greatly used.
After being CP for 12 terms the crown got a bit old tho
And, alas, we're back at square one. Despite several lasting improvements (e.g. in Finances and in DAF), the ghouls of the status quo have taken over again. The eNetherlands is put on autopilot by concurrent Governments (with notable exceptions in e.g. Shawtyl0w - who is leaving politics as he just announced) and those few who remain in the Country have lost any and all hope in the game and country.
The media is at times completely dead for weeks (an unicum in our history), the forum is only filled with procedural elections of a position that is considered a paper tiger (Chairman), ruling over an empty world detached from 'reality' in-game. People have become lazy by the safety and routine of the TW with Canada and indeed the only sound that can be heard in our eCountry is that of the message of 'Next RW at Day X'. Political Parties have lost all and any function in the eNetherlands, being all followers of the prophet of the status quo and if they are not - they are barely existing anymore.
All defended by the holy dogma of 'we have too few citizens' (whilst we've been having so few citizens for years and certainly saw impressive activity most of the time all things considered) we are all forsaking our responsibility as citizens of the eNetherlands. Yes, keep hunting those shiny TP medals only to log-out afterwards - while you still can. And yes, once in a while we see some flame in our society, the election between Alexthebest and Odan for example or the stay of foreigners like JantyF here, but any renewed energy that is found therein in quickly shut down.
Consider this a pamphlet for action, an incoherent rant, a wake-up call, or a nostalgic fairy tale. Regardless, it's time to stop being silent/silenced and step up your game. If there's anyone out there, anyone, who still has the patriotic instinct to improve and protect our country show yourself and great things can be achieved - even a handful of people is enough to lead our country out of the darkness (as history has shown) and lifting up the rest of country in a revolutionary flame.
NoTie112,
Disappointed citizen of the eNetherlands.
Disappointed citizen of the eNetherlands.
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Yay Tonie! ❤
I am really sad about the current eNetherlands situation! After all its my second "home" over here.
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Well, I there certainly is truth in your article, but there are some things that I would like to point out.
First of all I would like to say that as a member of the past, I don't know how many governments, I might fall in your category of 'prophet of the status quo'. I however do not see myself that way. I think the truth is way more sad than the situation you describe. It is not like the past governments on purpose killed all activity. I'm afraid that the country itself, meaning all institutions AND the player base, has lost interest in the game. I must admit that more initiative could have been shown by the government. But it is just too damn demotivating to put effort in a project to see 3 players at max participate in it (this started way longer ago, and is the reason I stopped doing MoE contests etc.).
Moreover, the people you do away with as villains that uphold the status-quo are the only people left to care enough to put effort in the game. The past few months we struggled hard to even find a candidate for CP, let alone a government to serve him/her. This results in the same few people who still care taking up the jobs without much motivation, just because there is no alternative.
And lastly, I completely get your nostalgia, I read old articles back as well, and wish that those glory days would return. You do away with the argument that there are too few citizens. Maybe you're right, it is not the quantity that counts, but the quality. But like I said before it is no fun being the only active one in a sea of 2-clickers and medal hunters.
To end on a positive note, I believe there are still some players left who care, they just need to wake up and take up responsibility again.
Perhaps I didn't formulate it well but it's not a case of an oppressive government vs citizens without voice. Everyone is to 'blame' as you rightly point to the deep rooted problem in our entire society. In such an environment it's almost impossible to get anything moving as you and I both have found out on multiple occasions. Therefore, despite how much it is screaming against a brick wall, it helps to sometimes show to others that 'we' still are out there. Who knows, perhaps it will inspire some.
V nice rant. 🙂 It's hard to make changes and try to bring fun to an ecountry. Wowsers and naysayers all around the eworld, taking themselves and the game far too seriously...
I'd like to make a country of all the fun people here. I'm sure it would be active, funny, and strongly represented in all divs. The test for cs would be telling a joke. And the people with the most medals would have to bring the beer (ok, vodka will do).
Count me in :>
What would this country be called? Fantasyland perhaps.
Now that would be a good contest. Myself, I'm voting for JT's Warpark! 😃
Also I believe you could tell a pretty good joke, huh... 😉
I come to a place, and people immediately become disappointed. Story of my life 🙁 .
Anyway... count me in for whatever project or adventure you will have in mind. I have to admit I am currently not in a creative mood to create something on my own, but I can provide necessary horse-power and be the flywheel you need.
(And I swear I am not a machine, but human being 😃 !) )
I am gonna name one of my Warpark cabinet members "Minister of Flywheel." 😃
oc, Plato doesn't allow that kind of carry-on. I tried to designate a Minister of Fun- not allowed. But in Warpark, anything could happen.
Minister of new updates, would post once a year 😃 😃 😃
We can all see that activity is dropping all over this place. It has been a great ride in the past. Needs a small miracle to get new people to be active, not only in eNetherlands. When activity drops like this, I do feel for those that have done a long time different positions in political roles out here. Also the fact that the economy module has been totally destroyed and all focus seems to be in the medal hunting, meaning no new players will get enjoyment in here, as we all know. The media activity is dropping also all over the place and that is what I miss the most. There have been loads of great stuff posted in the past (still great pieces popping out here and there). I also enjoy reading once in a while articles from the past when there were running for congress etc mayhem.
The pure magic of this place was and still are the fantastic personalities you meet out here! That was the addictive part for me at least. The laughs and also blood pressure going thru the roof sometimes in this micro cosmos. Jokers, hustlers, bullies, insane you name it we have seen them all in here 😃
Maybe if you didn't disappear every time you wouldn't be so disappointed in your eNetherlands. Either stay active or just quit already.
Forgot to log-in to your actual account lmao
lmaooo IKR! Point still stands.
Side note: Have you ever given back the money you stole from eNL?
For starters you must be very insecure as to hide your identity on a silly online browser game. I have been in the eNetherlands since 2010 and indeed am not the most consistent in activity, yet I dedicated 12 months to being Country President in this silly game to make up for it. Now to pull the dead horse of what, 6 years ago, about accusations made of stealing money from eNL shows that either you're very ignorant and failed in your 'research' to troll me or that you just carry a lot of sad resentment in your life. I did not steal the money, nor did anything even point to me doing that and spent quadruple the amount of money on eNL ever since. Now, go on, what are you accolades, mysterious soul?
"Normal" game problem: People talking shite about which they know SFA. Believing shite about same. Well done ante: Who trusts you?
TL😉R
Ah, level 1 from eIreland. Obviously not over yourself yet.If yer gonna make multis, You should probably have them train. At least above zero strength, hey, smart guy?
Just join eNL already Jack and bring big buddy guagature with you.