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Third Round Results!
Please go vote in the fourth round:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8262852#post8262852

FairyTinkArisen 63
Neo Anarchists 59
Eutrusca 43
Keruvalia 30
Cogitation 30
Swimmingpool 22
Alien Born 18
Peechland 16
Bottle 15
Luna 14
Zeppistan 14
Drunk Commies 14
Myrth 13
Lascivious Maximus 12
Zooke 12
Niccolo Medici 11
Dostanuot Loj 8

Note: Hey ... I tied with Cog ... that's nice. :)

8 for Swimmingpool

4 for Eutrusca
4 for Luna

Bodies Without Organs - 2
Keruvalia - 4
Zeppistan - 2

Bodies Without Organs - 8

What's a write-in vote?

Alien Born-3
Cogitation-3
Eutrusca-2

8 for Luna

Swimmingpool 8

What's a write-in vote?

It's when people vote for someone not on the list. I allowed it in the first round, but not subsequently.

Bottle 1
Cogitation 1
Eutrusca 2
Neo Anarchists 2
Peechland 1
Zooke 1

Eutrusca - 2
Keruvalia - 2
Neo Anarchists - 2
Peechland - 2

:eek: Tink needs some votes, stat!

FairyTinkArisen - 3
Alien Born - 2
Eutrusca - 1
Neo Anarchists - 2

8 votes Cogitation

Can I vote NOT someone?

8 for Tink

Eutrusca - 2
Keruvalia - 2
Neo Anarchists - 2

8 Tink

all my 8 votes go to FairyTinkArisen.

I give all 8 votes to Tink!

I give all 8 votes to Tink.

Bottle [2]
Keruvalia [3]
Neo Anarchists [1]
Swimmingpool [2]

Swimmingpool 8\m/

8 votes Cogitation

^

8 votes for Niccolo Medici.

Can I vote NOT someone?

If you feel you must, but I won't count negatives. Sorry.

By the way, guys, in the next round, you will have to give your reasons for finding the person you're voting for to be respectable. So think about that, mmkay?

I do not want this to be a popularity contest. Unless, of course, you find popularity respectable. *shrug* Anyway ... just keep it in mind.

I do not want this to be a popularity contest.
Sorry, you already lost.
:(

If BWO still wishes to be removed, let me know, and I will change the list.

Yeah: remove me please. Thanks.

Alien Born
Drunk Commies
FairyTinkArisen
Keruvalia
Neo Anarchists
Peechland
Swimmingpool
Zooke

1 vote each.

Cogitation 2
Luna 2
Neo Anarchists 4

8 to Aegeon Smith

ATTENTION!!

Since BWO has been removed from the competition, I had to add in the next in line. It was a three way tie, hence, I have allowed all three to move into this round. I have added the following people:

Dostanuot Loj
Lascivious Maximus
Niccolo Medici

If you have already voted for BWO, please edit your post as any votes for BWO will not be counted in this round.

8 to Aegeon Smith

No write-ins.

ATTENTION!!

Since BWO has been removed from the competition, I had to add in the next in line. It was a three way tie, hence, I have allowed all three to move into this round. I have added the following people:

Dostanuot Loj
Lascivious Maximus
Niccolo Medici

If you have already voted for BWO, please edit your post as any votes for BWO will not be counted in this round.

With this change, I'd like to change my votes from Cogitation to Niccolo Medici. I've edited my previous post to show the change. Just a heads up.

Cogitation - 2
FairyTinkArisen - 1
Keruvalia - 1
Myrth - 1
Peechland - 1
Zeppistan - 2

who wants to buy the 2 votes i previously allocated to BWO?

By the way, guys, in the next round, you will have to give your reasons for finding the person you're voting for to be respectable. So think about that, mmkay?

I do not want this to be a popularity contest.

Most contests on here are, unfortunately. However, the reason-giving thing may be a good idea, considering that all the people who gave Tink their 8 votes don't get on here much except to support her in these silly things or RP...

*sigh*

Eutrusca 4
Swimmingpool 2
Zooke 2 (I'm getting giddy with the excitement!)

who wants to buy the 2 votes i previously allocated to BWO?

I don't know or care if he is in the contest but they should go to Haken Rider for this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8251482&postcount=120)

I don't know or care if he is in the contest but they should go to Haken Rider for this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8251482&postcount=120)
if he was in it, he would get them

Sorry I've missed out on Round 2 and such...I've been gone for 2 days, but I'm seriously weirded out...how the heck did I make it into round three?!

Ah, Sdaeriji; it seems I owe much of this rare honor to you. I'm not sure what I did to impress you so much, but I'm flattered. Many thanks as well to those who voted for me as well. I very much respect you as well.

Now then, on to voting I guess. This time I'll split my vote 8 ways, reflecting my honest inability to esteem one of you over another.

Bottle
Drunk Commies
Eutrusca
Keruvalia
Myrth
Neo Anarchists
Swimmingpool
Zeppistan

8 for Tink

w00t! Tinks going to win! http://67.18.37.16/1381/85/emo/banana.gif

Eutrusca 3
Cog 3
Bottle 2

8 - Zeppistan.


From: Dictinoary.com "Respect"

1)A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. See Synonyms at regard.

2)The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.

3)Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.

4)respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.

5)A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.

Alien Born
Bottle
Cogitation---------1
Dostanuot Loj
Drunk Commies
Eutrusca---------4
FairyTinkArisen
Keruvalia
Lascivious Maximus---------1
Luna
Myrth---------1
Neo Anarchists
Niccolo Medici
Peechland
Swimmingpool
Zeppistan---------1
Zooke

Cogitation 1
Eutrusca 1
Keruvalia 1
Lascivious Maximus 1
Myrth 2
Peechland 2

8 for Keruvalia

8 to Drunk Commies

8 to Myrth

Crap, I deleted the other one by accident. Sorry. Anyways, I give all my votes to Tink. Good luck fluffly!

Matthew

Tink is owning the sub-100 post demographic.

Tink is owning the sub-100 post demographic.

How about giving the post-whores a little helping hand by multiplying the amount of votes given by the post count of the voter?*






*(that way madness lies).

How about giving the post-whores a little helping hand by multiplying the amount of votes given by the post count of the voter?

Would you not feel better by giving your votes to some one who actually deserves respect? Like lets say some one who is informative, keeps up with the world and doesn't have an extreme view one way or another, yet represents the validly of current events as they are without their own spin, whether it be right or left. Some one open minded, who cares about the world around them and not just one country, but the world in general. Some one you could look up to and know they were not just bullsh*tting you to try to bring you under their tent?

Nah, that's just crazy talk..lol sorry ;)

Would you not feel better by giving your votes to some one who actually deserves respect?


eh?


(EDIT: question for you in the Hollywood & Censorship thread by the way)

How about giving the post-whores a little helping hand by multiplying the amount of votes given by the post count of the voter?*

*(that way madness lies).

Me and my 9,713 posts find this idea intriguing.

All 8 votes to me again! (May change if I discover I'm definatly gonna loose later).

Do I get a prize for making it so far basicly on my own votes?

PS: Thanks to the two who voted for mein the first round!

Ah, Sdaeriji; it seems I owe much of this rare honor to you. I'm not sure what I did to impress you so much, but I'm flattered. Many thanks as well to those who voted for me as well. I very much respect you as well.

It's unfortunate that more people haven't realized that you're the best poster on NationStates. Your posts are always extremely intelligent; you always have plenty of sources to back up your statements; and you're not horribly partisan, unlike so many other people. It's too bad that more people haven't recognized this.

Neo Anarchists - 8

8 for Keruvalia

Is this an accident by someone's puppet? Cuz I'm wondering how I can get a full compliment of votes by a poster with 4 posts, none of which have been addressed to me or in response to something I've said.

Unless I know who you are and have exchanged thoughts, ideas, debate, etc with you, I cannot count these votes.

Well I dunno Keruvalia, you could ask a mod to check it out.

By the way kudo's to all of you who have not voted for themselves. I told Zeppistan he should, but he has outright refused. He said that by voting for himself it would show how little you should respect him, not how much. I admit I really tried, I told him others had. He said he is not others. That if they care that much, so be it. You know, I respect him all the more for that. The guy never ceases to amaze me. I don't care if he wins this or not. He has my respect above all, because I know what type of person he is.

(Ok, rant over) ..lol

Well I dunno Keruvalia, you could ask a mod to check it out.

By the way kudo's to all of you who have not voted for themselves. I told Zeppistan he should, but he has outright refused. He said that by voting for himself it would show how little you should respect him, not how much. I admit I really tried, I told him others had. He said he is not others. That if they care that much, so be it. You know, I respect him all the more for that. The guy never ceases to amaze me. I don't care if he wins this or not. He has my respect above all, because I know what type of person he is.

(Ok, rant over) ..lol

I voted for myself as a joke at first, and now it's grown into a more horrid joke.
Trying to go as far as I can on my own votes. I don't expect to win, nor do I want to. And I honestly don't care who respects me on this forum (Althoug I'd hope I get some).
I respect many of those on the list (The ones I know of anyway), and I'd hate to offend some of them by being forced to choose between them, so I vote for myself, and have fun with it.

Now, don;t let me be the only one who finds it funny that I made it this far.

Well I dunno Keruvalia, you could ask a mod to check it out.


Nah ... too much effort. I will wait. If I don't hear from him/her by the end of the round, I will simply not count the votes.

I said I wanted this thing to be fair and, by golly, I'm gonna practice what I preach - which is why I haven't voted at all.

Now, don;t let me be the only one who finds it funny that I made it this far.

You almost didn't make it to this round. If BWO would not have dropped, you'd not be here. :) Still, pretty amusing. Guess I should have said you can't vote for yourself, but I do believe in self-respect. So, hey, *shrug*

oh nooo :(


8 for Neo Anarchists

You almost didn't make it to this round. If BWO would not have dropped, you'd not be here. :) Still, pretty amusing. Guess I should have said you can't vote for yourself, but I do believe in self-respect. So, hey, *shrug*


I'm sure you can imagine my surprise, and the loud laughter that followed, when I opened this topic and saw my username on the list.

Keruvalia-4
Eustrusca-2
Drunk Commies-2

And they say this forum is liberal.. lmao! NOT!

Keruvalia-6
Neo Anarchists-2

The Heavenly Emperior
Cuthroatia
Jackbootz

The Heavenly Emperior
Cuthroatia
Jackbootz

None of those names are on the list and it clearly says "no write-ins". Sorry.

8 for Neo.

And they say this forum is liberal.. lmao! NOT!

The forum might be ... not sure about the posters. :D

Did I miss a whole round? How did that happen? :confused:

Lunatic Golfballs 3

Bottle 2

Alien Born 3

Bottle 2
Eutrusca 2
Niccolo Medici 2
Peechland 2

It has to be said though, the others on the list are all well worthy of respect as to what they post and how they post it.

Bottle 1
Eutrusca 2
Keruvalia 2
Lascivious Maximus 1
Neo Anarchists 1
Niccolo Medici 1

Cogitation 1
Eutrusca 1
Keruvalia 1
Lascivious Maximus 4
Neo Anarchists 1



Yeah: remove me please. Thanks.

Too bad! In my opinion, you deserve to win.

I just can't believe VoteEarly didn't make the cut. :eek:

Neo-Anarchists.... all 8.

I do not want this to be a popularity contest.
Unfortunately, it appears that is exactly what is happening, IMHO. Please take no offense Keruvalia.

Although I have taken part up to this point by voting, I will no longer participate in a contest that has up to this point involved ego inflation and deflation.

We should ALL strive to be respectful on a daily basis? By giving respect, one earns respect and that is far more important than a popularity contest.

Some posters have earned my deepest respect for their compassion towards others and yet they were never even nominated. And to be brutally honest with you, I found myself throwing all my votes to one candidate, (even though others were deserving), in an effort to thwart the possiblity of a certain individual, (who I have far less respect for) from claiming the "Most Respected" crown. This to me is wrong thinking and led me to remove myself from the list of electors.

I will leave you with this quote:

I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you have right attitude toward others based on kindness, compassion, love and respect. Practice brings the clear realisation of the oneness of all human beings and the importance of others benefiting by your actions.

~~~~Dalai Lama~~~~

i don't respect anyone on the list particularly.

8 illegal write-in votes for BWO

Unfortunately, it appears that is exactly what is happening, IMHO. Please take no offense Keruvalia.

Although I have taken part up to this point by voting, I will no longer participate in a contest that has up to this point involved ego inflation and deflation.

We should ALL strive to be respectful on a daily basis? By giving respect, one earns respect and that is far more important than a popularity contest.

Some posters have earned my deepest respect for their compassion towards others and yet they were never even nominated. And to be brutally honest with you, I found myself throwing all my votes to one candidate, (even though others were deserving), in an effort to thwart the possiblity of a certain individual, (who I have far less respect for) from claiming the "Most Respected" crown. This to me is wrong thinking and led me to remove myself from the list of electors.

Hmm, that surprises me Canuk. I thought Zep you and I shared a very common value on most things, which would of earned you his respect. I guess not. I do agree this contest is not about respect, but who can flash their boobs or can show they are the "fluffle" people. But I thought you knew Zep wasn't like that. I use him as an example because that is who you were supporting. In my mind an excellent choice. As he was always a moderate on these forums and used facts, not emotion to back up his arguments. I understand and respect your decision, but I would be lying if I didn't say I was some how disappointed in it.

Peace,
Steph.

why do i get the feeling a lot of people on here seem to think i don't deserve to be respected?

why do i get the feeling a lot of people on here seem to think i don't deserve to be respected?

I don't know Tink, look at your sig maybe?

I don't know Tink, look at your sig maybe?
what the hell has that got to do with being respected?! I used to like you but lately you've become really spiteful and vindictive!

what the hell has that got to do with being respected?! I used to like you but lately you've become really spiteful and vindictive!

Lets see, you had your first nation deleted for spam. You just came off of a 3 day forum ban for spam, you never discuss any thing serious on this forum, it's like a social club to you. You flash your cleavage for all to see. You advocate for how wonderful you are, but I've never seen you have a serious discussion on this forum other than to flirt and the new buzz word "fluffle" I'm sorry, as an adult woman, that doesn't scream respect to me. I'm not saying you don't deserve respect, I'm just saying you sure don't act like a person who would have a lot of it if this is how you really are. I have no personal problem with you. But you are up against people such as Bottle, Zeppistan, Niccolo Medici and others who use their brain on this forum and not their boobs to make their point. If that makes me have more respect for them than you, so be it. However, if me pointing out the obvious to you is spiteful and vindictive, so be it, sounds like your problem not mine.

i've gotten involved in debates on this forum before but i soon came to realise that there really isn't any point! nobody listens to what you're saying, nobody is going to change their opinion because of your arguments and nobody is gonna change your opinion with their arguements! it's just one big cycle repeating itself over and over again with everybody giving the same arguements over and over again! it's utterly pointless! so instead i choose to not waste my time posting long pointless arguements and instead I have a bit of fun!

My wife had begged, pleaded, pestered, bugged, needled, and otherwise cajholed me to try and get me to put my 8 votes in for myself to get me into the final round. Primarily because she wants to post a wonderful essay on why I should be considered so respected.

Sorry babe. I can't do it.

Proving that I resepct myself is not the same as having the honest votes of others. And if someone gets there over me for their socializing, well then that's how it goes. I have a job, I have a family, I have obligations that make it impossible for me to compete on the "fluffle-meter" standard that seems to count most. These things, after all, always boil down to popularity contests anyway. And it's not that I don't enjoy a fun chat, but just that I have little enough time to spend online and I prefer a good debate.

And sweetie, if I don't make the next round you can still post your essay - and people can take it or leave it as they would have anyway. Besides - knowing that I'm at the top of YOUR list is all that really matters to me anyway.

Love ya sweetie :fluffle:

-Z-

(ooohhhh - a fluffle. Maybe that will win me some late votes... :D )

Yes Steph should post her essay about why she respects Zep. Keruvalias original request was for people to nominate who they respected and why. Her post would be most welcomed in this thread since its topic is respect. Thats why all my nominations had reasons beside them. Get to writing Steph!

Love ya sweetie :fluffle:

-Z-

(ooohhhh - a fluffle. Maybe that will win me some late votes... :D )

Aww. Love ya too, honey! :fluffle:

Aww. Love ya too, honey! :fluffle:


Dammit! I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be flattered or jealous.... because I can't tell which one of us you're fluffling!!!!!


lol

Bottle - 4
Eutrusca - 3
Alien Born - 1

I find these three intelligent people highly intelligent individuals, who make well argued points. I don't always agree with their points of view, but because they can debate in a civilised and intellectual way, I respect them nonetheless. This particular vote has nothing to do with popularity or whatever - I don't spend enough time on this forum to really get to know people. All I know about the three aforementioned is what I've already said.

Good luck to all.

Dammit! I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be flattered or jealous.... because I can't tell which one of us you're fluffling!!!!!


lol

And now you'll never know....

muwahahahahaha

Lascivious Maximus
Neo Anarchists
I split my votes equally, four to Lasc and four to Neo Anarchists. You both rock!

Unfortunately, it appears that is exactly what is happening, IMHO. Please take no offense Keruvalia.

Although I have taken part up to this point by voting, I will no longer participate in a contest that has up to this point involved ego inflation and deflation.

We should ALL strive to be respectful on a daily basis? By giving respect, one earns respect and that is far more important than a popularity contest.

Some posters have earned my deepest respect for their compassion towards others and yet they were never even nominated. And to be brutally honest with you, I found myself throwing all my votes to one candidate, (even though others were deserving), in an effort to thwart the possiblity of a certain individual, (who I have far less respect for) from claiming the "Most Respected" crown. This to me is wrong thinking and led me to remove myself from the list of electors.

I will leave you with this quote:

I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you have right attitude toward others based on kindness, compassion, love and respect. Practice brings the clear realisation of the oneness of all human beings and the importance of others benefiting by your actions.

~~~~Dalai Lama~~~~

You know, Cannuck, I hardly ever find myself agreeing with you as we have different political and cultural views. But, in this, I agree with you wholeheartedly. Rather than voting for a person's demeanor and the way they treat others, many are voting popularity.

OK, I'm finished agreeing with you. We can go back to arguing now.

Eutrusca
Peechland

Four a piece

For Eut because he's a caring old codger who's seen a lot in his time, has a lot to teach, and shows an unrivaled love for his grandkids. Its hard not to respect that.

For Peech because shes one of the most caring and kind people Ive had the pleasure of meeting here, but she isnt afraid to stand up for what she beleives in either. She has two adorable children which she loves in large quantities - which again, is hard to deny repsect for.

:)

Eutrusca has my vote of those remaining.

I split my votes equally, four to Lasc and four to Neo Anarchists. You both rock!
Thanks Sanc! Thats quite kind of you!

Im not sure how I managed to get this far - Im sure there was some sort of mix up. But its nice to come back from a weekend away and see that for whatever (and more than likely undeserved) reasons, I am respected here. It doesnt look like I'll make it out of this round - but I enjoyed the ride, and would like to thank all of the people im running with for being so great to me!

:)

I don't wanna be in this stupid thing anymore! all i've got from it is a load of grief, people keep making snide comments which might not always necassarily say that they're about me but it's obvious i'm who they're directed at and i'm sick of it! I didn't nominate myself and I havn't forced people into voting for me, yet i'm the one who is being attacked and getting upset! so, I withdraw myself from the competition and I hope you're all happy and know that I don't need your stupid respect!

And that's all that really matters, isn't it? The love and respect of the person you choose to spend the rest of your life with. Damn Zep, you've made tears in my eyes and a smile on my lips. Well done Zep!! Let the young folks have their popularity contests. Someday they will have the kind of mutual love and respect that you and Steph have, and then it won't matter so much to them.


Yea baby!! Takign advantage of your day off playing on here? See you later.

Zooke - 8 big ones!!!!!!! :fluffle:

Lets see, you had your first nation deleted for spam. You just came off of a 3 day forum ban for spam, you never discuss any thing serious on this forum, it's like a social club to you. You flash your cleavage for all to see. You advocate for how wonderful you are, but I've never seen you have a serious discussion on this forum other than to flirt and the new buzz word "fluffle" I'm sorry, as an adult woman, that doesn't scream respect to me. I'm not saying you don't deserve respect, I'm just saying you sure don't act like a person who would have a lot of it if this is how you really are. I have no personal problem with you. But you are up against people such as Bottle, Zeppistan, Niccolo Medici and others who use their brain on this forum and not their boobs to make their point. If that makes me have more respect for them than you, so be it. However, if me pointing out the obvious to you is spiteful and vindictive, so be it, sounds like your problem not mine.
I agree. Fluffling is extremely overrated and not amusing at all.

I agree. Fluffling is extremely overrated and not amusing at all.
for God's sake i pulled out! LEAVE ME ALONE!

i've gotten involved in debates on this forum before but i soon came to realise that there really isn't any point! nobody listens to what you're saying, nobody is going to change their opinion because of your arguments and nobody is gonna change your opinion with their arguements! it's just one big cycle repeating itself over and over again with everybody giving the same arguements over and over again! it's utterly pointless! so instead i choose to not waste my time posting long pointless arguements and instead I have a bit of fun!
that's what i'm coming to realise. Tink, you have my respect.

that's what i'm coming to realise. Tink, you have my respect.
thanks, that means a lot

Tink, walk away.

Tink, walk away.
i already did

thanks, that means a lot
:)

i already did

The trick is to stay walked.

The trick is to stay walked.
yes, but there's still people in the running that i'm supporting so I'm just keeping an eye on things for that

Ok, Im sorry - but all of this nonsense is making me quite upset, and I feel a duty to try and sort it out.

First of all, respect is a matter of opinion. It is not given out specifically for interest in political or religious debate. As a matter of fact, due to the level of argumentation herein, I have tried in earnest to avoid these topics since I beleive my opinions are my own and ought to be kept sacred as such. I have no interest in conflict - and so I avoid posting things that I feel will involve such. That said, I have nothing against people who are interested in debating these topics - there are many valid debates to be held - but we cannot expect that everyone will be interested in that. In the same breath, I would hope that people interested in these topics can be a little more understanding of people who would rather discuss other issues in this forum. This happens to be a door that swings both ways.

One way to lose respect, however, is to be disrespectful of other peoples feelings and emotions. I think that a lot of people here have forgotten that. Now, perhaps some people behaviour here on the forums is carried out in different taste than my own - but I still respect their right to compose themselves in any fashion the so choose to. As long as it isnt done in an attempt to be spiteful or mean it does not bother me, nor will I allow it to.

The beautiful thing about people is that we are all different. We have different values and hold different things in varied weight accordingly. There is no need to be making personal attacks on peoples choices and/or compositional values because they are different than your own.

I find respect for people, above all else, that treat others well. Regardless of social stature, wealth, 'intelligence' (which I find extremely subjective anyway), or personal values. I think we all had better take a good long look in the mirror before we start pointing the dirty finger around and making unjust accusations. Respect is a matter of opinion, not a matter of fact.

I think that there are some people here that need to find a little more humility and a lot more understanding before they make the kinds of accusations that I have been reading. I for one have grown weary the constant friction between what appears to be two quickly separating factions of NS. What we have here is nothing more than a small microcosm of reality. In life, just as it is here, there are going to be people with differing motivations - and just like in the real world, we ought to be striving to find comfort with each others differences rather than trying to assimilate people into the folds of conformity.

Im positive that if both sides agree to bend a little on this, that we could get a long much easier. Please, for the sake of sanity, lets just give it a try.


"The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently"

"We often refuse to accept an idea merely because the tone of voice in which it has been expressed is unsympathetic to us."

Two somewhat fitting quotes from Nietzsche.

Well said Lasc......

Well said Lasc......
agreed

You know, Cannuck, I hardly ever find myself agreeing with you as we have different political and cultural views. But, in this, I agree with you wholeheartedly. Rather than voting for a person's demeanor and the way they treat others, many are voting popularity.

OK, I'm finished agreeing with you. We can go back to arguing now.
I am glad that we can agree on something at least. ;)

Just so that you know, I don't disagree with everything you state either, and sometimes silent agreement can be rewarded openly at a later time. :D

I also reserve my right to disagree, but it is through discourse that we all have a chance to grow.

I am glad that we can agree on something at least. ;)

Just so that you know, I don't disagree with everything you state either, and sometimes silent agreement can be rewarded openly at a later time. :D

I also reserve my right to disagree, but it is through discourse that we all have a chance to grow.

Oh lord!! A Canadian and a Southerner are admitting that they sometimes agree. I think NS may have suffered a shift of its axis.

Lascivious Maximus - I agree. I wish I could express myself so well. I always end up levering both feet into my mouth.

Oy ... ok ... can we not argue in this particular thread? I gotta go through all this in a few hours and count votes, ya know. :p

As the originator of this competition, I will remind ya'll that I did say you could define respect any way you wanted to. I also pointed out that in the next round, you'll have to start saying why you're voting for who you're voting for. I meant no implication toward anyone currently in the competition as I have the utmost respect for all of them for different reasons - some for their humor, some for their dignity, some for their passion, some for their devotion, and some for their charm.

Let's try not to turn this into a wrestling match, cuz frankly ya'll aren't naked enough and there isn't enough baby oil.

snip

I think you'd be hard pressed to find a lot of people who were not pubescent boys who would think flirting and exposing ones' cleavage to gain popularity would amount to respect. Well maybe some dirty old men might think differently, I think I'm in the majority. Perhaps not the majority here, but the majority in the way life works. If this was the "nicest" "cutest" "sexiest" etc contest I would agree with you. But this is suppose to be about respect. Respect has to do with using your brain, not your body and your flirting tactics, cause lets be honest, how many people in real life respect that after they've got such a person in bed the next day?

I am not saying that is Tink, I just call em as I see them. Besides, how much respect can you have for some one who can't even follow the basic rules of Nationstates? Should that not also be a pre-req for respect? Some one who doesn't get deleted for spam, has just come off a 3 day forum ban, yes I'm sure that deserves tons of respect.

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you've got what you want! why can't you just leave me alone?

you've got what you want! why can't you just leave me alone?

I actually wasn't responding to you.

I think you'd be hard pressed to find a lot of people who were not pubescent boys who would think flirting and exposing ones' cleavage to gain popularity would amount to respect. Well maybe some dirty old men might think differently, I think I'm in the majority. Perhaps not the majority here, but the majority in the way life works. If this was the "nicest" "cutest" "sexiest" etc contest I would agree with you. But this is suppose to be about respect. Respect has to do with using your brain, not your body and your flirting tactics, cause lets be honest, how many people in real life respect that after they've got such a person in bed the next day?

I am not saying that is Tink, I just call em as I see them. Besides, how much respect can you have for some one who can't even follow the basic rules of Nationstates? Should that not also be a pre-req for respect? Some one who doesn't get deleted for spam, has just come off a 3 day forum ban, yes I'm sure that deserves tons of respect.
personally, like Lasc said, (not naming names) i respect some people for their debating skills or application of intelligence, some for their individuality and strength of opinion, and others i respect because they make me laugh and know how to have fun :)
its diversity, people!

plus, a general point to all, who cares if somebody you think doesn't deserve respect is in the running of this competition - does it really matter?

I actually wasn't responding to you.
but what you said was partly about me and it hurts when people start attacking my personality

plus, a general point to all, who cares if somebody you think doesn't deserve respect is in the running of this competition - does it really matter?

No, it matters not one jot. Provided that the person is one that we can agree is a good person. There are some, who shall remain nameless, that I could not refrain from suspecting if they were in the competition.

but what you said was partly about me and it hurts when people start attacking my personality

I'm sorry Tink, you can believe this or not, I was not trying to hurt your feelings, I was only making an example that this contest is not about respect, it's nothing more than a popularity contest. I'm sorry if I offended you. I was only trying to show that no contest on this forum is legit. It's all just one big popularity contest. I am sorry if I hurt your feelings. I guess I just used you as an example. (given your popularity) ..

Never mind.. carry on.. just know it is what it is.

I won't say another word.

OK..OK...

Steph, you've gotten your point across. Can we please get on with the voting and having fun again?

Tink, take 10 deep breaths, calm down, and quit letting this upset you. After you've done that, send out a few fluffles (it'll make you and the recipients feel better) and check your TGs.

Everyone else...get to voting...time is wasting!

Hmm, that surprises me Canuk. I thought Zep you and I shared a very common value on most things, which would of earned you his respect. I guess not. I do agree this contest is not about respect, but who can flash their boobs or can show they are the "fluffle" people. But I thought you knew Zep wasn't like that. I use him as an example because that is who you were supporting. In my mind an excellent choice. As he was always a moderate on these forums and used facts, not emotion to back up his arguments. I understand and respect your decision, but I would be lying if I didn't say I was some how disappointed in it.

Peace,
Steph.
Perhaps you missed my point? I have the utmost respect for Zep, and by my withdrawal as an "elector", nothing has changed. I also have great respect for many other posters here and, IMHO it doesn't take a contest such as this to prove who is "MOST" respected. I regretably got sucked into a popularity contest and that is not where I want to be. I have a daily opportunity for growth and enjoyment of life, and I will continually be attracted to those that seek to make the world a better place for all people. Those people have my undying respect.

but what you said was partly about me and it hurts when people start attacking my personality

Tinks, if it hurts when people say things that you take as an attack on your personality, then surely this means that you are not happy with that aspect. People here attack all kinds of things, some of these attacks are personal, and get dealt with by the mods usually, others are not, but hurt all the same.
When I feel criticised by something, and it bothers me, I have to take a step back and see if it is because I am not happy with having done whatever it was that I did. 99% of the time it is.
If something hurt, you can learn from it. You can take a step closer to being happy with yourself. :)

(no fluffle, I am not a fluffler, in general)

Ok, I couldn't stay awat two whole days.
Here are my votes

Peechland 3
Eutrusca 3
Keruvalia 2

Here, I have a quick solution for all of you.
Yes, all of you. Here it is:

Quit arguing in this thread like Keruvalia already asked you to.
If you must bicker, I'm sure he'd appreciate it greatly if you'd take it somewhere else.

As a passing note, arguing and acusing others in a thread about respect is rather ironic, is it not? Perhaps we should all step back for a moment and look at how ridiculous some of what we are saying is.

Thank you in advance.
:)

Tink...TG

I shouldn't have gotten so upset. Now that I feel better, I realise that this competition is just too much fun and I like most of the people on here too much not to play along. Soooo.......I'm back! :p

I shouldn't have gotten so upset. Now that I feel better, I realise that this competition is just too much fun and I like most of the people on here too much not to play along. Soooo.......I'm back! :p

:D

Alright, I didn't read these last three pages of drivel to not see a fight. Now start punching.

Alright, I didn't read these last three pages of drivel to not see a fight. Now start punching.

OK...you asked for it....

*Zooke pops Vittos Ordination right in they eye. VO falls down crying and writhing on the floor, both hands covering his big ol shiner. Zooke, being a true southern belle, is compassionate, helps VO up, and sends him on his way to continue creating havoc all over NS*

OK...you asked for it....

*Zooke pops Vittos Ordination right in they eye. VO falls down crying and writhing on the floor, both hands covering his big ol shiner. Zooke, being a true southern belle, is compassionate, helps VO up, and sends him on his way to continue creating havoc all over NS*
:eek:

OK...you asked for it....

*Zooke pops Vittos Ordination right in they eye. VO falls down crying and writhing on the floor, both hands covering his big ol shiner. Zooke, being a true southern belle, is compassionate, helps VO up, and sends him on his way to continue creating havoc all over NS*

*VO is not taken in by the southern belle's compassion, returns the favor and punches Zooke in the nose*

Ha! Now I'm out of here!

2 for drunk commies
2 for fairytink
4 for neo anarchists

It's unfortunate that more people haven't realized that you're the best poster on NationStates. Your posts are always extremely intelligent; you always have plenty of sources to back up your statements; and you're not horribly partisan, unlike so many other people. It's too bad that more people haven't recognized this.

I don't think Niccolo Medici is the best, but he is in my top four.

They are:

Bodies Without Organs
Niccolo Medici
Our Earth
Xenophobialand

I was glad that two of those at least got into the competetition.

I don't think Niccolo Medici is the best, but he is in my top four.

They are:

Bodies Without Organs
Niccolo Medici
Our Earth
Xenophobialand

I was glad that two of those at least got into the competetition.

So Xenophobialand is still around? I miss him. He's sweet and reasonable and humble and all around a good egg.

The top three should go:

Sdaeriji
AnarchyeL
Niccolo Medici

Stop the contest and leave it at that.

The top three should go:

Sdaeriji
AnarchyeL
Niccolo Medici

Stop the contest and leave it at that.

Thank you for the compliment, but I still maintain that Niccolo Medici should win.

Thank you for the compliment, but I still maintain that Niccolo Medici should win.

I'm rather ambivilent about the idea of "winning" a respect contest. Respect can be a fluid thing, similar to popularity contests. I would not want anyone to feel pressured to "keep up" with their reputations on this forum. I would not want to be under a looking glass; I just liked making the list. It soothed the savage ego, but thats all I would ask for, a little respect (plays the song on his stereo).

Its good to know I'm held in esteem, but I'm not competitive enough to want to "win" such a competition. I would fully support the desicion to leave the list as it was.

...Besides, its a little too much like "Survivor: NS" for my liking. I fear I might have to perform a humiliating "challenge" soon ;)

I am not sure that voting still makes much sense, but here I go

all my 8 votes for Alien Born

it does not matter if 'sexy' and 'a great chap' should count as part of being respectable or not, IMO he has those talents as well

About 20 minutes left for this round!

*VO is not taken in by the southern belle's compassion, returns the favor and punches Zooke in the nose*

Ha! Now I'm out of here!

*Zooke duly notes that VO has taken advantage of his greater size and younger age, and has acted in a most cowardly manner, notates such in her Palm Pilot, and flounces off to find Marie Laveau to whip something up for VO.*

Oh, Vittos, you in some big trouble now!

About 20 minutes left for this round!
Well, it seems like the round's up by now.

Well, it seems like the round's up by now.

He's probably tallying the votes now. I won't make it past this round, so I thought I might volunteer to keep track of the votes in a spreadsheet to make it easier on him. Not having a lot of luck finding his nation in NS to TG him though. Well, if he wants me to help, he knows how to get hold of me.

Yes, ooops ... sorry ... didn't post a voting has ended post. Couple of things came up at once. :)

VOTING HAS ENDED!

I'm just about done tallying.

Not having a lot of luck finding his nation in NS to TG him though.
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/94892/page=display_nation/nation=keruvalia

Might that be it?

http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/94892/page=display_nation/nation=keruvalia

Might that be it?

Yup...ran a search for it on NS and came back with a no-such. Made the mistake of clicking on his homepage. Oh No!!

Thanks!

Yup...ran a search for it on NS and came back with a no-such. Made the mistake of clicking on his homepage. Oh No!!

Thanks!

Ah ... yes ... I've been meaning to change that ... sorry.

Ah ... yes ... I've been meaning to change that ... sorry.
I was about to mention it to you...

Okie dokie ... results are up ... round 4 opened ...

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8262852#post8262852

Gettin' tight now! Woo!

Oh ... and I changed my homepage to normal. Sorry, guys.