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by Cormacville. . 5 reads.

Proposal: Mission Statement Revision Amendment

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Article I of the Over the Rainbow Charter of Governance will be amended as follows:

Article I. Mission Statement

Over the Rainbow is a gathering place for the NationStates LGBTQ+ community and allies. Whether you're a game player, a generalite, an issues player, a role player, a WAer, or just a player who enjoys casually socializing with friends, all LGBTQ+ players and allies are welcome here, Over the Rainbow. We ask only that everyone participate here in good faith, and we reserve the right to proscribe those who have demonstrated they will not participate in good faith.

There are several characteristics that define the governing philosophy of Over the Rainbow. We are:

  • Egalitarian: We insist that everyone is equally worthy of being treated with dignity and respect. Every person has the same worth.

  • Communitarian: We prioritize the needs of the community ahead of individual self-interest. Individuals are respected, but community comes first.

  • Inclusive: We are a welcoming and intersectional community. Any expression of bigotry or exploitation is strictly prohibited.

  • Progressive: This region's government will always seek to advance unambiguously progressive values while maintaining an open community, while the community remains an open platform for debate and discussion between people of all anti-fascist political leanings.

  • Open: We are open to a diversity of non-fascist, non-violent, non-bigoted, and non-exploitative thought and expression.

  • Neutral: We don't care if you're a raider, a defender, if you're in the NPO, or anything in between. We leave that at the door here.

  • Technocratic: Government portfolios are managed by those who know how to manage them, and thus are able to teach others.

  • Meritocratic: Advancement in government is based on contribution to the regional community, not popularity contests.

We have chosen these defining characteristics to ensure Over the Rainbow always remains welcoming to all good faith LGBTQ+ and allied players. These characteristics will be consistently enforced and will never be sacrificed on the altar of liberal ideals. While some of us may cherish liberal ideals in the public square (and some may not), this is a safe space, and we will not allow anyone to feel unsafe or uncomfortable here in the name of any abstract principle.

Cormacville

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