Author: XtraBu77on
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Ever since I left the president position many rounds ago, I have been a bit inactive due to my working schedule. I hoped to reconnect and help many people this round by holding the position of Mayor in the town of Cashington. My fun and connection with other players was abruptly halted when I was taken to court over the following by-law:
“By-law 1 (aka Expansion and Creation By-Law)
1) It is prohibited to own more than 2 empty lots by any road lot without it being for sale for no more than 110 I-Shell.
2) It is prohibited to block expansion of shops in terms of empty lots. This includes, but is not limed to, the owning of an empty lot directly behind someone else’s store. These lots shall also not be sold for more than 110 I-Shell.
Violators have until April 11, 23:59 to fix these offences. A fine will be given at that time of 250 I-Shell (per lot) and 400 I-Shell (per lot) ever day thereafter. Violator has 72hours from first fine before the mayor of Cashington will ask for bankruptcy and all fines paid.”
It is well known by all who have ever been mayor that there are always citizens occupying empty lots on the road, and in the beginning of the round those lots are greatly needed. For whatever reason, this by-law was found unfit by the Virtuan Court with no explanation. There was criticism that it was because I said I will declare people bankrupt or what; I still stand by the fact that it says I will ask for bankruptcy, it is known that I can’t request for bankruptcy. However not to bore you, I’ll move on, you can still see the case in the Virtuan Court.
Now while you’re looking around the Virtuan Court, I would like you to take note of the judges there, now look at our Council’s. You will notice that pimgezel1, and sahib are all judges and members of the Council. They also happen to hold moderator status, which is understandable… But why all Council members? Now (stick with me here) I would like to take you all back to a time when (Brendan) was president and enacted by-laws restricting trade etc. That however is not what I would like you to focus on, you may or may-not remember his Council. I know of a few members: pimgezel1, Tuned and Rats!. You also may or may not remember the following round when Tuned was president also bringing Virtua to the brink of warfare, his Council: (Brendan), pimgezel1 and Rats!.
Now, let’s come back to this round. It is well known that Virtua strives to be a democracy, and in terms of presidential elections it is. It is after that point however we have gone terribly wrong. Since my inactivity, the assembly was removed, essentially muting the voice of the people after the president has been elected. They give us the ‘courtesy’ to talk about Government affairs in the ‘Council Public’ club and have ‘graciously’ allowed us to view their discussions in ‘Council Private’ club, which is not and cannot be private given VL 1.1.5. After expressing my views on a topic they were talking about I was told that I may not speak in the ‘private room’, which I can understand in matters of voting because I have no authority to vote. However, I feel that as a citizen of Virtua, (and by the mentioned law) I have a right to voice my opinion on a matter that concerns me, the people I may represent, the Country as a whole, and those who do not speak (new players, etc.). Apparently, viraxje does not feel the same way and has as a result given all members not participating in the council, a chat ban.
I know that since most of you live outside Virtua you don’t particularly care about Virtuan politics, but you must remember these are the kinds of people your leaders are dealing with.
I would now like to apologize for you reading that whole thing, but I feel that I needed to get this off my chest so I can enjoy the game a bit more (and I try to remember… it’s only a game :P). I can’t let things like this build-up inside because then I tend to explode and say things I shouldn’t. Thank you for taking the time to listen.