Candidacy
Arag0rn BT
Dear Citizens:
Does anyone want to be a presidential candidate for this term?
I am not motivated because of the right/wrong criticisms I have received recently. Despite the efforts I have made, the development of eNL, our incredible increase in the number of tw, our serious economic development, the increase in our prestige among the countries in the game, our political relations reaching the highest levels, being shown as an example of neutrality and many other positive things, I do not want to be a presidential candidate this term due to the pressure on me due to many issues that I think are meaningless. I believe that among those who criticise me, there will be presidential candidates who can do much better.
What were these criticisms/judgements with their main headings?
1. It was revealed by the parliamentary vote that I am not a dictator.
2. That I expect an apology for being called a dictator
3. That I take responsibility for accepting CS and that it is possible for Griszly to receive CS from other countries if the parliament decides to do so
4. that I have adapted the law to my own needs in accepting the CS, but that there are reasons for this (not victimizing the player), but in general I regret that I did not wait for the decision of the congress
5. The CS admission law is problematic with this method and a new solution should be found
6. that we, as eNL, have become too introverted and this has weakened us. This game cannot continue by only farming with insufficient players
7. That despite our economic prosperity, we are still insufficient in terms of active players. That we are a much smaller country than we appear.
8. That the government or the CP are not just people who press 2 buttons, they put in serious effort. That sometimes they have to give more time to the game than their real life to control many crises and problems.
9. Serious work has gone into not only creating the 20 TWs, but also controlling them
10. And that despite all this, members of the government do not get enough respect, that we are seen as controllable toys. As if the members of the government are just robots that need to create 1 TW per person for the 30 active players.
That the 11th government can make mistakes, but that the members of the congress are really intolerant and not understanding at all, which is a serious problem. This affects the working spirit of the government.
12. That the Congress should return to its true identity as soon as possible and that the first thing to do is to elect a CoC.
13. I pointed out that a congress without a CoC cannot have a true identity.
And that the constitution is still not respected and the CoC cannot be elected.
14. I was even blamed for why I didn't fight in the pre-epic war, a reason I actually laughed at.
I can't say I'm not offended at anyone, because there were moments when I was really offended. The criticism I received after giving our nights and days to bring our little Holland to the point of a successful country was this: I'm so pathetic that I spend my life here.
In short: I am waiting for all our players who criticise me, who say that I am a dictator, who legislate for me to be removed from the presidency, who want to be a candidate if I were removed from the presidency, who want to turn these criticisms into an opportunity, who judge me for not hitting in the pre-epic, who see being CP at the level of 2 clicks, to become a presidential candidate.
I just want to say that I believe they can do better, I just want to see what they can do.
My suggestions :
1. A new CS law should be organised with urgency. Otherwise, there will be a Netherlands that will not be further than 30 players.
2. The parliament needs to be active and the CoC must be elected first. Otherwise, there will be a parliament whose legal status we cannot discuss (Please read the eNL laws well, what I said summarises the laws)
3. Pre-epic figures should be changed as soon as possible. While the country is getting richer, more support should be offered to the players. For example, package purchases should be supported. The current situation is very inadequate.
4. The number of active players in the government should be increased. There are a total of 5 people doing this job and it is a very weak number. In addition, these people should be respected more. No one wants to be a person who both strives and is judged.
5. Planning to attract low div players to the Netherlands
I wish success to everyone. Thanks to all my friends who support me, encourage me and stand by me.
Note: To accuse me, who lived his life with a socialist fiction, of being a dictator was a seriously heavy accusation. But only a socialist can understand that.
One more note: I would like to thank SpeeD94, Schr0dingers cat, Shawtyl0w and djirtsdew for their support. Without them it would have been impossible.
And of course, I would like to thank the CPs and ministers of all the countries we have TW with, who have shown a friendly approach to me.
Arag0rn BT Aka Erkan Z
CP of The Netherlands
Sincerely regards
Comments
Who can replace you??
Nobody
90% players here, dont know nothing, dont want be involved in nothing, i cant understand why they offend you, why they attack you.
Because you and some guys we have this, TWs, epics ground/air, etc etc.
After all, lets close all TWs and logout and leave dead nation, otherwise i dont know what we can do it for their happines.
AragornBT dont worry and work your job like you work before.
It is a complete failure to say that neither the real Dutch players nor those who play in the Netherlands are neutral.
For example, in terms of damage, you hit 5-6 times more for Asteria.
The Netherlands is not neutral, they are just afraid of being invaded 😃
If we were afraid of being invaded, we would continue the game with strong alliances. On the contrary, the Netherlands left the powerful Hydra. And we are trying to continue the game with the same approach to every country. What can you do with 30 players anyway? You will either be afraid or you will try to stay at an equal distance with everyone politically.
Which country can control all its players at once?
We can only control the members of the government. And none of our government members fought in any alliance war after our decision to be neutral. He can't hit. If anyone hits us, we will dismiss him immediately.
Players are free, but they do not represent the government or a country. Who can intervene in the players' past melancholic/platonic relationships?
You should thoroughly research the concept of impartiality 🙂 I think the culture you live in has not yet met that concept. How do I know? I come from the same culture. But I've changed. We have changed. We will change.
I'm not badmouthing your government, I even see you hitting equally from both sides in epic battles, but many of your players are aided by Asteria & Hydra, just like other so-called neutral countries.
Thank you for the recent months.
There will always be things people complain about. That's politics I'm afraid. All I can say is that you've done a great kob these past few months managing TWs, solving international disputes that lead to new TWs for NL. Your daily dedication and trust in me as member of your government.
o7 have a seat and relax in congress while someone else takes over.
Nice to see some recommendations for your successor as well.
I have known you for many years. I have full faith that he will be a good president. good luck.
Arag0rn BT president, Netherlands champion
Thank you for the recent months.
In politics, there are always people that complain about anything and everything. It is not possible to please everyone.
As far as I am concerned, you've done a great job these past few months. Your commendable daily dedication and your own time spent keeping this community going was amazing.
Your style may not please everyone, but you should always be yourself - despite lounge chair critics.
Perhaps in a year or 5, way to busy in rl now. I would if I could.
No one can neglect your hard work and what you did for the country. You shouldnt have any doubts in that.
Some harsh words and accusations were said but, im sure, not truly meant. After all we are all friends here and work for a same cause.
Criticism is always good, but productive criticism which will lead to discussion and end up with solution. If we let it escalate in wrong direction it will lead to arguing and end up with a problem. And no one wants a problem
"You are a dictator" is not a criticism but a sentence of "judgement". I wish it was a criticism 🙂 I have other examples like this. And there are reactions that I can no longer "tolerate" and show in return.
Thank you for all your hard work for the Netherlands,
for all the great things you have done.
o7
I wanted those who judged me to come and write here. But I guess it's just a classic case of behaviour. "I'll say what I have to say and then I'll keep watching. I can now see that they are doing the best for the Netherlands 🙂
At the end of the day this is just a game that is dying, this type of play with just farming is the worst possible that we can choose. Just building accounts with gold and nothing more is the type of playing that is making the game more and more boring. So just to say the RL obligations are something that is not worth to neglect because of this game (for me). Good luck in your RL, maybe the word dictator was too harsh so i withdraw it.
First of all, thank you for stepping back. For me, the matter is closed.
I should write a short note about my real life as I understand it. I have been dealing with an illness for about 1.5 years, so I don't work and I have to stay at home as much as possible (I have allergy problems). Other than that, everything is incredibly good. I read a lot of books, I am trying to learn a language again, I take at least 3 months holiday every year in different places. And I think the most important thing is that I can devote serious time to my children. I don't have economic problems because I don't work. Because I earn a lot in my businesses. I won't have to work for the rest of my life. They finally came to the point of solving my health problem. I was at the hospital today. I have an appointment with another specialist on Thursday. I believe that in 1-2 months I will start running around the streets again 😃 I hope that everyone can live a loving, peaceful life at least as much as I do and make their life meaningful.
I hope that you will be OK and you will live your life on the way that you want. Full support from me in the battle against the illnes.