NationStates Convention
If there is a convention for NSers to meet each other, in which of the cities above should it be held, and why? (Multiple locations planned)
---Poll coming---
Legless Pirates
21-06-2005, 21:27
*waits for the poll*
*watches paint dry instead*
*waits for the poll*
*watches paint dry instead*
*joins LP*
*opens a bag of chips*
Sdaeriji
21-06-2005, 21:28
We acknowledge that there are currently players on six continents, correct?
*joins LP*
*opens a bag of chips*
*bashes Potario over the head for fun, and steals the chips. Refuses to share with LP 'cuz I'm a bitch like that*
*also watches paint dry*
*looks up*
"California"
*continues watching paint*
HC Eredivisie
21-06-2005, 21:30
We acknowledge that there are currently players on six continents, correct?No, there's only one continent.
Is there some-one from the South Pole here anyway?
We acknowledge that there are currently players on six continents, correct?Seven. There are a few on Antarctica, but so sparse that we don't ever notice them :p
And you two, the poll is now up. ;)
*bashes Potario over the head for fun, and steals the chips. Refuses to share with LP 'cuz I'm a bitch like that*
*wonders who the hell this "Potario" is*
Well, I can say this: If there ever is some sort of a convention, I won't be in this country by that time. I hope.
Legless Pirates
21-06-2005, 21:31
*bashes Potario over the head for fun, and steals the chips. Refuses to share with LP 'cuz I'm a bitch like that*
*is too fat as it is*
Thanks Sinuhue :fluffle:
*watches paint dry some more*
*looks around*
Ah there is the poll.....hey and it's multiple choice
*rigs it*
HC Eredivisie
21-06-2005, 21:31
Amsterdam since that is close to my home :p
Sdaeriji
21-06-2005, 21:31
No, there's only one continent.
Is there some-one from the South Pole here anyway?
There's only one continent now?
HC Eredivisie
21-06-2005, 21:32
There's only one continent now?Yes :p and some other land
masses
If we wanna piss everyone off (including myself), we could hold it in Ohio :D.
*wonders who the hell this "Potario" is*
Hahahahaha...it's Latin for Potato Chip:).
COME TO CANADA EVERYONE!
Because I've sworn an oath to never go to the US.:(
Has everybody voted the Myrth option? :p
Jordaxia
21-06-2005, 21:34
I'm probably going to move to Canada anyway. But but but.... Hold it in Glasgow. I'm here.
The Noble Men
21-06-2005, 21:35
Britain, because I live there.
Legless Pirates
21-06-2005, 21:35
There's only one continent now?
Gaia, duh. Look at the map http://www.bbm.me.uk/portsdown/images/palaeo/Palaeo02.jpg
Sdaeriji
21-06-2005, 21:37
Gaia, duh. Look at the map http://www.bbm.me.uk/portsdown/images/palaeo/Palaeo02.jpg
Ahhhh...Pangea. My mistake.
If we wanna piss everyone off (including myself), we could hold it in Ohio :D.No, that would never work. Not enough people live in Ohio. We should hold it somewhere where a lot of NSers live (including, preferably, a mod or two).
No, that would never work. Not enough people live in Ohio. We should hold it somewhere where a lot of NSers live (including, preferably, a mod or two).
That's the point! Hold it in Ohio, just to piss people off!
Legless Pirates
21-06-2005, 21:41
Ahhhh...Pangea. My mistake.
*grumbles*
I knew I had the name wrong :(
Britain, because I live there.Yes, but where in Britain? It's a big place (at least in comparison to Connecticut, IMHO). London? Edinburgh? Belfast?...
That's the point! Hold it in Ohio, just to piss people off!*checks* There's a mod, 3 big NS posters, and 142 NSers in Ohio. It'd never work. :(
I know! How about the Falkland Islands? I don't know too many NSers from Greenland, and they're hard to get to!
London. Because its near me, and it has a huge ferris wheel. :p
*checks* There's a mod, 3 big NS posters, and 142 NSers in Ohio. It'd never work. :(
I know! How about the Falkland Islands? I don't know too many NSers from Greenland, and they're hard to get to!
Why not Easter Island?
As long as Melkor the HOT MOD is going to be there, I'M IN!!!!
Eutrusca
21-06-2005, 21:49
If there is a convention for NSers to meet each other, in which of the cities above should it be held, and why? (Multiple locations planned)
Well, if you were holding just one at a time, I would have suggested holding it as nearly equidistant from all the NS members as possible. But if you're going to hold several at the same time, perhaps holding them near the center of gravity of members in each geographical area would work best, yes? :)
Jordaxia
21-06-2005, 21:50
Well, if you were holding just one at a time, I would have suggested holding it as nearly equidistant from all the NS members as possible. But if you're going to hold several at the same time, perhaps holding them near the center of gravity of members in each geographical area would work best, yes? :)
No. But you inspired me. What is roughly equidistant from all other posters EXCEPT the Earths core?
The MOON. This is where we must hold the conference. There can only be one. This multiple conference idea is nonsense. MSN fills that role :D
As long as Melkor the HOT MOD is going to be there, I'M IN!!!!Where does Melkor live? No convention would be complete without him! (Or Myrth, but Myrth probably'll be too busy ruling the planet or something...you know how he is :rolleyes: )
Sdaeriji
21-06-2005, 21:51
Well, if you were holding just one at a time, I would have suggested holding it as nearly equidistant from all the NS members as possible. But if you're going to hold several at the same time, perhaps holding them near the center of gravity of members in each geographical area would work best, yes? :)
I think the only place that would be equidistant from all NS members would be the center of the earth. :D
Socialist Autonomia
21-06-2005, 21:51
Why not Easter Island?
That would definitely be a cool place. Also, plane tickets should be free somehow.
No. But you inspired me. What is roughly equidistant from all other posters EXCEPT the Earths core?
The MOON. This is where we must hold the conference. There can only be one. This multiple conference idea is nonsense. MSN fills that role :DYou forget I live on Ganymede.
Therefore, roughly equidistant from all of us is the planet Mars.
Obviously, Mars is where we must hold the convention.
Of course, since on Earth, a majority live in the USA, Britain, and Australia/NZ, we should hold it at a place equidistant from those three -- but then we land in the middle of the Pacific Ocean... ;)
That would definitely be a cool place. Also, plane tickets should be free somehow.I can arrange that, by getting the mods to pay for us all, in return for ceasing to spam. :p
Alternately, someone should buy an airplane to transport all us NSers to Easter Island. ;)
Eutrusca
21-06-2005, 22:00
How about Iceland? Very friendly people ( and so I'm told, good food too! ), well within reach of the UK and the US. It woud be a bummer for those in AUS, NZ, etc., but we could all chip in to help pay their airfare. :)
I can arrange that, by getting the mods to pay for us all, in return for ceasing to spam. :p
Alternately, someone should buy an airplane to transport all us NSers to Easter Island. ;)
We'd need one hell of a plane... Anybody have the money for a jumbo jet?
Automagfreek
21-06-2005, 22:03
I say do it in Chicago, USA.
I say do it in Chicago, USA.
Chicago's got damn good food. That would be a good place.
The Tribes Of Longton
21-06-2005, 22:10
I say you should all come to Preston, Lancashire. I could introduce you to our women.
Actually, it should be held far from Preston.
Central Bureaucracy
21-06-2005, 22:19
Hahahahaha...it's Latin for Potato Chip:).
COME TO CANADA EVERYONE!
Because I've sworn an oath to never go to the US.:(
I've been to your "Canada" ... Nice healthcare system. The TV stinks, but that's understandable. Actors of merit always end up in Hollywood.
What are you afraid of anyways?
Central Bureaucracy
21-06-2005, 22:27
Regarding this hypothetical convention ... What are we convening to do, exactly? Have a nice chat? As much as I like the idea, there's hundreds of thousands of us. Those are dinner reservations that just can't be made. Besides, what could we achieve person to person that can't be done here on the forums?
Strike that last thought.
Why not invade Max Barry's home? First NSer to stake their flag in Max's sofa gets Max's Jenny Gov't royalties. :D
I think it should just be an NS Generalite convention. That way, the numbers won't be so high.
What are you afraid of anyways?
Truthfully? Being forced to play Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, then getting kidnapped by Michael Jackson, discarded as being too old to abuse, and ending up being converted to Scientology by Katie Holmes. *shudder*...seriously...wouldn't YOU avoid that at all costs???
I think it should just be an NS Generalite convention. That way, the numbers won't be so high.
Beat me to it! I just want the political folks...
Central Bureaucracy
21-06-2005, 22:38
I guess this excludes me, but what exactly is a Generalite?
Earthlings of great political insight? Jangoistic adherents of popular ideology? Or forum frequenters with far too much time on their hands? ;)
Markreich
21-06-2005, 22:42
Should be in multiple locations, then simul-cast over webcams.
That, or NYC, since it's the capital of planet...
(Yes, London and Paris are important, too, but in general, not quite so much as NYC on their own. True, Mexico City has more people, but where's the theatre district? ;) )
Boonytopia
21-06-2005, 23:12
Let's all come to Melbourne. :)
Alien Born
21-06-2005, 23:26
Melbourne sounds OK, but wouldn't you all prefer a holiday on the sun soaked Brazilian beaches at the same time as the convention.
Melbourne sounds OK, but wouldn't you all prefer a holiday on the sun soaked Brazilian beaches at the same time as the convention.
BRAZIL WINS!!!!
Boonytopia
21-06-2005, 23:27
How about Iceland? Very friendly people ( and so I'm told, good food too! ), well within reach of the UK and the US. It woud be a bummer for those in AUS, NZ, etc., but we could all chip in to help pay their airfare. :)
Wait, Ive changed my mind. Thanks Eutrusca, I hadn't previously appreciated what a good bloke you are. :)
FairyTInkArisen
21-06-2005, 23:53
I say you should all come to Preston, Lancashire. I could introduce you to our women.
Actually, it should be held far from Preston.
no, Preston sounds good, i could get there and back for a fiver
and all those who voted 'Myrth's house', you do realise that he lives in a pit and not a house, and there isn't enough room to swing a cat nevermind host a big convention!
Baltimore, because it's the closest to me.....
What about DC?
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 00:03
London, Only London can be used, becuase it is the only true city in the world....apart from swansea in Wales (UK), or perhaps new york....but I'd prefer it to be in, hang on, Swansea!!
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 00:11
London, Only London can be used, becuase it is the only true city in the world....apart from swansea in Wales (UK), or perhaps new york....but I'd prefer it to be in, hang on, Swansea!!
Hmm, I've been to Swansea. My memory may be fuzzy, but I just don't seem to recall it as on a par with London. ;)
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 00:14
Hmm, I've been to Swansea. My memory may be fuzzy, but I just don't seem to recall it as on a par with London. ;)
Ah but it IS a city and it IS in Wales, which means I'd be able to go, and wouldn't that make eveyone happy? :sniper:
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 00:20
Ah but it IS a city and it IS in Wales, which means I'd be able to go, and wouldn't that make eveyone happy? :sniper:
All good points, but if I'm going to spend 2,500 (hypothetical) Aussie dollars on an airfare, Swansea just isn't going to top my destinations list.
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 00:21
All good points, but if I'm going to spend 2,500 (hypothetical) Aussie dollars on an airfare, Swansea just isn't going to top my destinations list.
What if I provide Guinness(TM) (http://www.guinness.com)?
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 00:32
What if I provide Guinness(TM) (http://www.guinness.com)?
Swansea eh? I've always said it's one of the best cities in the world. I'll be speaking to my travel agent immediately.
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 00:35
Swansea eh? I've always said it's one of the best cities in the world. I'll be speaking to my travel agent immediately.
Haha!! I hues you like Guinness (http://www.guinness.com) then?
Let's all come to Melbourne. :)
I'm up for that... In two years or so :D.
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 00:54
Haha!! I hues you like Guinness (http://www.guinness.com) then?
I don't mind the occaisional quiet one now & then.*
*where quiet=rowdy & occaisional=frequent.
Yeah, lets all go to Myrth's house..lol
and all those who voted 'Myrth's house', you do realise that he lives in a pit and not a house, and there isn't enough room to swing a cat nevermind host a big convention!Well, we needed a Myrth option, so... ;)
Ah but it IS a city and it IS in Wales, which means I'd be able to go, and wouldn't that make eveyone happy? *puts on heat shield*
No. :p :p
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 01:01
I don't mind the occaisional quiet one now & then.*
*where quiet=rowdy & occaisional=frequent.
Funny that, so do I....except for the rowdy bit - i truly doooo like quiet :(
Yeah, lets all go to Myrth's house..lolI'm trying to imagine what Myrth would say were he here. :p
I'm trying to imagine what Myrth would say were he here. :p
Well, I don't know about all of you, but I would be welcomed..lol
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 01:11
Funny that, so do I....except for the rowdy bit - i truly doooo like quiet :(
What's the point if you don't have a bit of a laugh & listen to some music?
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 01:14
What's the point if you don't have a bit of a laugh & listen to some music?
But you can do that quietly!!
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 01:19
But you can do that quietly!!
Yeah, but after a few beers it usually becomes rowdy.
But you can do that quietly!!
Not if you've got Ramones records on.
:D
Pure Metal
22-06-2005, 01:19
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or london
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 01:21
Yeah, but after a few beers it usually becomes rowdy.
Not, if you drink alone....you CAN talk to yourself you know.
What was that Pure Metal? I don't think we quite caught where you wanted it? LMAO.
Pure Metal
22-06-2005, 01:21
London, Only London can be used, becuase it is the only true city in the world....apart from swansea in Wales (UK), or perhaps new york....but I'd prefer it to be in, hang on, Swansea!!
actually, yeah... i've changed my mind. swansea it is!
no wait! newport is worse! lets go there ;)
Of the underpants
22-06-2005, 01:21
Not if you've got Ramones records on.
:D
Nor meatloaf and The D in all fairness, but hey.
Nor meatloaf and The D in all fairness, but hey.
...Or Husker Du, the Sex Pistols, and the Buzzcocks, but...
...I forgot where I was going with this :p.
Pure Metal
22-06-2005, 01:24
What was that Pure Metal? I don't think we quite caught where you wanted it? LMAO.
*ahem*
*clears throat*
...
*deep breath*
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;)
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 01:35
*ahem*
*clears throat*
...
*deep breath*
......
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;)
Yep, it quite probably is.
Pure Metal
22-06-2005, 01:37
Yep, it quite probably is.
bah i've been spamming too much tonight :(
in a spammy mood
so with this (http://www.shipbrook.com/karen/blog/images/spam-lite.jpg) i'll stop it ;)
The Eagle of Darkness
22-06-2005, 01:46
London.
Because then I get to do really stupid things like suggest climbing the Fire of London Monument.
(311 steps, I believe. /Not/ fun. And I've done it twice)
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 01:57
London.
Because then I get to do really stupid things like suggest climbing the Fire of London Monument.
(311 steps, I believe. /Not/ fun. And I've done it twice)
More fool you then.
Boonytopia
22-06-2005, 02:03
bah i've been spamming too much tonight :(
in a spammy mood
so with this (http://www.shipbrook.com/karen/blog/images/spam-lite.jpg) i'll stop it ;)
But you're a Spam Pig. Surely that means you're obliged to do so?
Socialist Autonomia
22-06-2005, 02:04
Hmmm...Why would Pure Metal want Amsterdam?
In any case, I approve.
The Eagle of Darkness
22-06-2005, 02:05
More fool you then.
Ah, but the second time I was used to it, somewhat, and the people I was with weren't.
Most people seem to be leaning towards London, New York, and Myrth's house. I'm waiting until the end of the allotted time though...everyone comes on in two weeks after all, and if they don't they shouldn't be invited :). I'd also like to see some mod input (hint, hint).
Pure Metal
22-06-2005, 02:49
But you're a Spam Pig. Surely that means you're obliged to do so?
*spam oinks*
*goes to bed* night all :)
edit: "semi-pro"... doesn't that mean i should be paid, sometimes, for my spamming? ;)
Lord-General Drache
22-06-2005, 03:11
Vancouver, 'cause I love it.
Austin, Texas, 'cause it's the only place in Texas I like, and is where I live.
Screw Myrth's house, let's all book a cruise. Imagine thousands of us on a cruise ship for a week. Hehe.
Kreitzmoorland
22-06-2005, 03:17
As long as Melkor the HOT MOD is going to be there, I'M IN!!!!
I've been wantoing to say something along those lines for a while, but haven't had the chance. Thanks Sinuhue.
Anyway, my vote goes to Canada, and after that, Amsterdam, because its a cool city.
Carnivorous Lickers
22-06-2005, 03:41
Beat me to it! I just want the political folks...
You dont think I would discuss politics with the likes of most in here in person, do you? They would need to arrange to have an ambulance or two stand by.
It might be better to get together for beers, wings and laughs.