NationStates Jolt Archive

The election is OVER. Thank you to all who took part. The results can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11772706&postcount=140).


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The election has now begun!

You can cast your vote here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/).


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NEW! Important rule here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9041641&postcount=170) (post your new party ideas in this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9041641#post90416410) thread.)

Also: The POLITICAL DEBATE THREAD can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11706345).


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This thread is to announce that your political party will be taking part in the fourth NS General election. This OP will list all participating parties, with a link to their thread and manifesto. When you announce your participation, please provide a link to your party's thread and, if it's not in the party thread OP, to your party's manifesto.

Also note:

Please do not announce your particîpation until your party has

a) at least two members, and

b) a manifesto, at least TEN FULL LINES in length, agreed upon by all party members.

If you've wandered into this thread by accident and have no idea what I'm talking about, see here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=418608).


List of parties

* Alcohol Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499772)
* Autonomist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288)
* Choose [Your Pogo Stick] Wisely Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500344)
* Defenderist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11705166#post11705166)
* Democratic Socialist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=472567)
* Free Republic Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499170)
* Freedom, Environment and Science Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499248)
* Human Rights Party (http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499165)
* Libertarian Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499169)
* Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11671154)
* New British Imperialist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499781)
* Not Particularly Vicious Black Friday Afternoon Non-Marxist Revolutionary Party for the Reunification of Gondwanaland (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499310)
* Opportunity & Fairness Meritocratic Party thread (http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499585)
* PUNKS AND PIRATES Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500261)
* Religious Conservative Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499166)
* United Democratic Communist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=418610)

The Free Republic Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499170) is ready.

The Free Republic Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499170) is ready.

Added!

Added!

w00t!

The Libertarian Party is ready.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499169

i cant believe ive managed to miss al the other general elections :eek: what have i been doing!

The Libertarian Party is ready.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499169

You seem to have two members, and you've got a manifesto. Just one thing: this is the NS General election, not a US election. Voters will be from many different countries, so please don't refer to policies for a single country (in your case, the US).

The Choose Wisely Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499184)

:cool:

The Choose Wisely Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499184)


You've got several members, but your manifesto is too short. Please ask your fellow party members to help you expand it.

Common sense party up

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499236

You've got a manifesto but you've only got one member (yourself).

You've got a manifesto but you've only got one member (yourself).

Oh sorry, I post again when I have people.

As soon as my party has more then two members count it ready:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499235

You've got several members, but your manifesto is too short. Please ask your fellow party members to help you expand it.

Will do.

*heads off to add*

The Religious Conservative party. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499166)

The Religious Conservative party. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499166)

Added.

Human Rights Party (http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499165)

I think I made it better..

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11662651&postcount=1

Is that good?

Human Rights Party (http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499165)

Added.

I think I made it better..

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11662651&postcount=1

Is that good?

All right, I'll consider the parts in italics are part of the manifesto text. Added.

All right, I'll consider the parts in italics are part of the manifesto text. Added.

Thanks!

Do we have a date for elections yet, or is that still forthcoming?

The Birthday Party will run again, if we can get the support we need...

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499187

Do we have a date for elections yet, or is that still forthcoming?

Let's see... If the elections start in 3 weeks, with the list of parties finalised the day before that, that should be enough time (since campaigning will continue during the election).

Let's say October 1st.

The Birthday Party will run again, if we can get the support we need...

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499187

I'll add you as soon as you have at least one other member and a full manifesto.

I'll add you as soon as you have at least one other member and a full manifesto.

:D Unlike last time around, I now understand. Trying to drum up support, as I said. Will get a manifesto out by - when do you want it?

:D Unlike last time around, I now understand. Trying to drum up support, as I said. Will get a manifesto out by - when do you want it?

Hehe... OK; Good luck!

As for when, the provisional closing date for submitting new parties is September 30th, so you've still got plenty of time.

You seem to have two members, and you've got a manifesto. Just one thing: this is the NS General election, not a US election. Voters will be from many different countries, so please don't refer to policies for a single country (in your case, the US).

Well, How can you make a party for the entire earth?

Well, How can you make a party for the entire earth?

It's a party for a hypothetical nation. NSGeneralia, if you like.

The Freedom, Environment and Science Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499248)

The Freedom, Environment and Science Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499248)

Added.

how long do we have to nominate our party, aridd? i want to start up a new one but i have yet to write anything or even come up with a name :-S
(i will continue to support the UDCP insofar as i can :))

how long do we have to nominate our party, aridd? i want to start up a new one but i have yet to write anything or even come up with a name :-S
(i will continue to support the UDCP insofar as i can :))

"The Metal Party"? Hell, I'd be tempted to vote for that.

how long do we have to nominate our party, aridd? i want to start up a new one but i have yet to write anything or even come up with a name :-S
(i will continue to support the UDCP insofar as i can :))

Probably until September 30th.

Good to see you around again! :)

"The Metal Party"? Hell, I'd be tempted to vote for that.
hehe no, if anything the 'Rawlsian Party' would be closest :P

Probably until September 30th.

Good to see you around again! :)

and you sir :D
(and plenty of time - good!)

The Democratic Islamic party is ready.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499264

The Democratic Islamic party is ready.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499264

Your manifesto is a bit short. Also, I'm not convinced Call to power is a member: He (she?) says he'll vote for you, not that he's joining the party.

Not yet requesting to be included in the list of qualified parties, just adding a link to the party thread in order to get the word out. :D

The Autonomist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288)

Is anyone interested in a resurgence of the Technocratic Party (this time, with spellcheck!)? If no one is particularly interested I won't bring it back, but if someone is either respond here or TG me.

Your manifesto is a bit short. Also, I'm not convinced Call to power is a member: He (she?) says he'll vote for you, not that he's joining the party.

I have ten lines in manifesto which is all we need. And call to power hasnt objected to being a member. We met the requirements. You can't deny this party simply because you do not want Muslims to have a voice in parliament.

my new manifesto is almost complete... and its a lot more than 10 lines long :p
will post tonight and *hopefully* get a member or two to join...

I have ten lines in manifesto which is all we need. And call to power hasnt objected to being a member. We met the requirements. You can't deny this party simply because you do not want Muslims to have a voice in parliament.

There's no restriction whatsoever on the type of party allowed. But

a) your manifesto must be ten FULL lines in length (not ten short clauses), and

b) Call to power never said he wanted to be a member. He said he would vote for you. That's very different.

There's no restriction whatsoever on the type of party allowed. But

a) your manifesto must be ten FULL lines in length (not ten short clauses), and

b) Call to power never said he wanted to be a member. He said he would vote for you. That's very different.
your nitpicking. I have ten lines, they are complete sentences and long enough. If Call to power didnt want to be a member he would have objected which he hasn't.

your nitpicking. I have ten lines, they are complete sentences and long enough. If Call to power didnt want to be a member he would have objected which he hasn't.

I'm sorry, but the rules are the same for everyone. "Ten full lines" of text doesn't mean ten half-line clauses. And you don't enroll members without asking and assume they agree to be members if they don't protest: a member is a member when he explicitly says he is. He may not even realise you consider him a member.

To take a RL example, if in a British election you say you intend to cast your vote for the Lib-Dems, that doesn't magically make you a member of the Liberal Democrat party.

I'd say it might be wise for the UDCP to check up on their party member rolls, there seem to be one or two folks that might not be existent anymore...I might be wrong, but, just random thoughts.

your nitpicking. I have ten lines, they are complete sentences and long enough. If Call to power didnt want to be a member he would have objected which he hasn't.

I hope you realize that you, instead of using all your time to complain, you could have fulfilled Ariddia's requirements and gotten your party up already.

I hope you realize that you, instead of using all your time to complain, you could have fulfilled Ariddia's requirements and gotten your party up already.

I hope you realise the time you spent writing this post you could have spent doing something useful.

I hope you realise the time you spent writing this post you could have spent doing something useful.

Hey, it's your party, not mine.

So, what party(ies) so far has(ve) a totaltarian platform?

Hey, it's your party, not mine.

thats kinda the point

thats kinda the point

I know it's the point, and the current tactic isn't exactly working.

So, what party(ies) so far has(ve) a totaltarian platform?

The National Socialist party, but they're joking. (I hope...)

Are we allowed to do polling before the General election? I would like to see how things stand now.

Are we allowed to do polling before the General election? I would like to see how things stand now.

Ya, you are allowed.

Ya, you are allowed.

Woohoo!

I know it's the point, and the current tactic isn't exactly working.



according to you. Its working just fine for me.

according to you. Its working just fine for me.

Your party still isn't listed, that's why I say it's not working.

Please do not announce your particîpation until your party has

a) at least two members, and

b) a manifesto, at least TEN FULL LINES in length, agreed upon by all party members.


The Autonomist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288) would like to officially request addition to the list of qualified parties according to the requirements set out above. We now possess at least two members, as well as a manifesto that is well over 10 lines long.

I demand you put the Libertarian party on the list, we met every one of your requirement!

Edit: we amended our platform to make it a global party.

The Autonomist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288) would like to officially request addition to the list of qualified parties according to the requirements set out above. We now possess two member, as well as a manifesto that is well over 10 lines long.

Make it three members! :)

(check your party thread)

I'd say it might be wise for the UDCP to check up on their party member rolls, there seem to be one or two folks that might not be existent anymore...I might be wrong, but, just random thoughts.That would be a good idea, though we have at least two members, so that's good enough for the moment.

The Autonomist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288) would like to officially request addition to the list of qualified parties according to the requirements set out above. We now possess at least two members, as well as a manifesto that is well over 10 lines long.

Added.

I demand you put the Libertarian party on the list, we met every one of your requirement!

Edit: we amended our platform to make it a global party.

I don't go around checking every party thread on the off chance that it may have been changed. When you bring it to my attention, I look at it, but not before.

Added.

This thread is to announce that your political party will be taking part in the fourth NS General election. This OP will list all participating parties, with a link to their thread and manifesto. When you announce your participation, please provide a link to your party's thread and, if it's not in the party thread OP, to your party's manifesto.

Also note:

Please do not announce your particîpation until your party has

a) at least two members, and

b) a manifesto, at least TEN FULL LINES in length, agreed upon by all party members.

If you've wandered into this thread by accident and have no idea what I'm talking about, see here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=418608).


List of parties

* Autonomous Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288)
* Choose Wisely Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11662651&postcount=1)
* Free Republic Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499170)
* Freedom, Environment and Science Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499248)
* Human Rights Party (http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499165)
* Libertarian Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499169)
* Religious Conservative Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499166)
* United Democratic Communist Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=418610)
I was gonna do this.:(
Depending on whether or not that special program dealie has been done or not...
I think any party which has previously put itself forward for the elections should get put on the ballot sheet before any other(Assuming we have to go back to the 10 option NS Poll system).
If we cannot find 10 'Original' Parties, to fill those 10 slots, i propose a secondary poll to see which 'New' Political parties will get the remaining(If any) slots that remain on the ballot.

The Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11671154)

I think any party which has previously put itself forward for the elections should get put on the ballot sheet before any other(Assuming we have to go back to the 10 option NS Poll system).
If we cannot find 10 'Original' Parties, to fill those 10 slots, i propose a secondary poll to see which 'New' Political parties will get the remaining(If any) slots that remain on the ballot.

i'll do the special secret ballot thing, which will allow me to screen out cheaters and double-voters. i'll submit the spreadsheets of data to NS in a post after i've done the count in case people don't believe i've been accurate or distrust me.

it'll also have room for as many parties as you want. it might be an idea to have two rounds of voting perhaps - all parties and then the top 10 or 7 or something? (assuming there'll be more than 10)

The Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11671154)

Added!

it might be an idea to have two rounds of voting perhaps - all parties and then the top 10 or 7 or something? (assuming there'll be more than 10)

That could be an idea, yes. Though only if voters want to.

That could be an idea, yes. Though only if voters want to.

it was just an idea. the important bit is this bit:


it'll also have room for as many parties as you want.

That could be an idea, yes. Though only if voters want to.
I think it would be more a question of Parliment, i'm so so on the idea of the top 10 parties going into another round.
It aint too bad.

Is there a none of the above option?

You seem to have two members, and you've got a manifesto. Just one thing: this is the NS General election, not a US election. Voters will be from many different countries, so please don't refer to policies for a single country (in your case, the US).
Well, I definitely support the NS LP, so count me as a member.

Is there a none of the above option?

No, but I've repeatedly sought support to create a Blank Party, which would be equivalent to a blank vote (i.e., none of the above). No-one's ever been interested, but if you are, let me know.

Added.

Thanks!

A correction, however. The correct name of the party is "Autonomist (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288)," instead of "Autonomous." :D


List of parties

* Autonomous Party
* Choose Wisely Party
* Free Republic Party
* Freedom, Environment and Science Party
* Human Rights Party
* Libertarian Party
* Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance
* Religious Conservative Party
* United Democratic Communist Party

Thanks!

A correction, however. The correct name of the party is "Autonomist (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499288)," instead of "Autonomous." :D

Oops! Sorry... & fixed!

Indeed, "Autonomous Party" wouldn't mean much...

The Birthday Party will run again, if we can get the support we need...

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499187

It appears that particular idea is dead. I'm cogitating on another party idea...

You can only be a member of one party, can't you?
*has decision making to do* :p

You can only be a member of one party, can't you?
*has decision making to do* :p

i'm not sure. i said on the UDCP thread that i'll be starting a new party but want to remain a member of the DCP. aridd didn't object so maybe its ok :P

i'll do the special secret ballot thing, which will allow me to screen out cheaters and double-voters. i'll submit the spreadsheets of data to NS in a post after i've done the count in case people don't believe i've been accurate or distrust me.

it'll also have room for as many parties as you want. it might be an idea to have two rounds of voting perhaps - all parties and then the top 10 or 7 or something? (assuming there'll be more than 10)

There's no point in doing something if you can't be damn serious about it!:D

Aridd, we now meet the requirements for party listing i think with two members (including myself), so please add the OFMP :) http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499585


There's no point in doing something if you can't be damn serious about it!:D

i'm a damn serious person underneath ;)

-snip-
I keep reading OFMP as OMFG..... :p

I keep reading OFMP as OMFG..... :p

me too :(
was even considering changing the party name cos they were way too similar :p

me too :(
was even considering changing the party name cos they were way too similar :p
Hehe, it could be a good thing to draw attention so people want to find out what it's about *nods* :)

i'm not sure. i said on the UDCP thread that i'll be starting a new party but want to remain a member of the DCP. aridd didn't object so maybe its ok :P
I think it is Retarded.

It appears that particular idea is dead. I'm cogitating on another party idea...
Oh nooooooooooos, stick with it.:(

What happened to the New British Imperial Party?! :confused:

Aridd, we now meet the requirements for party listing i think with two members (including myself), so please add the OFMP :) http://forums3.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499585


Added! Good luck. :)

Oh nooooooooooos, stick with it.:(

Where was all this support when I was wandering in the wilderness?

... and I was wondering when the election will be. So, when will the election be?

c. October 1st.

When's the cutoff for parties?

cause the NSDSP is having communication difficulties, it seems. :)

NSDSP is in! *thumbs up*
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8409/dsp1b0bp.gif

In the interest of not being accused of spamming and such, a question: when would it be appropriate to start another polling thread, similar to the one already started by Trotskylvania (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499390), except including the four additional parties (Autonomist, Libertarian, Opportunity & Fairness, Mole & Other Burrowing Rodents) that have been approved for participation since then? My understanding is that a poll can have up to 10 options, and there are exactly 10 approved parties listed as of now. These newly approved parties no longer really qualify for the "other" option, as described in Trotskylvania's poll, and should be able to have their full names listed just like any other party, instead of being all crammed together under a rather indescriptive category. :D

(edit: Indeed, note that "other" is now tied for second place (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499390). It is time for a new poll. :D )

The OMG POGO STICK!!1 Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499748) is ready. Please do not forget the !!1. Thank you.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499772

The alcohol party is ready, cheers.

Can I resurect the New British Imperial Party and oust Aust as leader, seeing as no one else seems to be starting it up?

I do think that a party with an MP should at least have a shot at defending its seat in the elections.

The New British Imperial Party is up and running, wot!

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499781

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/Slippery__Jim/UnionJack.jpg
Vote NBIP
For the glory of the Emparh!

http://static.flickr.com/19/115199744_29f5b2da3d_m.jpg
VOTE MOBRA!
GHOST MOUSE EXPECTS IT!

Arridia, are you only allowed to be a member of one party? *has confused memories*

Arridia, are you only allowed to be a member of one party? *has confused memories*

Well, Soviestan is currently the founder of more than one party, so it'll be interesting to see how that works. :p

Well, Soviestan is currently the founder of more than one party, so it'll be interesting to see how that works. :p
Well, Arridia founded two parties in the first elections (UDCP and a Tink one).... so I'm assuming that being a member of two is fine :p (and if so yay! cuts down on my decision making). It just seems a bit strange...

Well, Soviestan is currently the founder of more than one party, so it'll be interesting to see how that works. :p
yeah, but two of them have no support so theres no conflict. Plus people are allowed to create more than one party.

NSDSP is in! *thumbs up*
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8409/dsp1b0bp.gif

Link to your party thread, please?

(I'm back; sorry about the delay. Woke up yesterday at 5:30 with the worst stomach pains I've ever had, and stayed off the Internet all day.)

The OMG POGO STICK!!1 Party (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499748) is ready. Please do not forget the !!1. Thank you.

Added.

The New British Imperial Party is up and running, wot!

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499781

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/Slippery__Jim/UnionJack.jpg
Vote NBIP
For the glory of the Emparh!

Added. Welcome back, wot!

Arridia, are you only allowed to be a member of one party? *has confused memories*

No, you can be a member of several. You just can't be an MP for several.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499772

The alcohol party is ready, cheers.

Added.

Link to your party thread, please?

(I'm back; sorry about the delay. Woke up yesterday at 5:30 with the worst stomach pains I've ever had, and stayed off the Internet all day.)

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=472567&highlight=nsdsp

sorry bout that. and hope you're feeling better.

how will the voting happen? or do we need to have coalitions or something?

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=472567&highlight=nsdsp

sorry bout that. and hope you're feeling better.

how will the voting happen? or do we need to have coalitions or something?

Added. And yes I'm feeling better, thanks; not great, but better.

As for the voting... So far we have more than 10 parties (although some may wither away), but PM has an idea how to manage that. For now, coalitions don't seem necessary.

Added. And yes I'm feeling better, thanks; not great, but better.

Good. :)
As for the voting... So far we have more than 10 parties (although some may wither away), but PM has an idea how to manage that. For now, coalitions don't seem necessary.

Yeah, doesnt he have his multi-scanner voting thing? I dont remember how that works, but I know its how the real election will work.

VOTE MOBRA!

Burn
Underground
Mole
Penthouses

Burn
Underground
Mole
Penthouses

What about the Mole Bunkers? That's where they're planning to start the invasion, little tunnel digging tricksters.

What about the Mole Bunkers? That's where they're planning to start the invasion, little tunnel digging tricksters.

Neither bump nor morba fits that, though... :(

Neither bump nor morba fits that, though... :(

Then we're doomed to subterranean servitude...

Then we're doomed to subterranean servitude...
No! You can fight the Mole invasion!

Vote NBIP!
What's a mole when you've got bulldogs?

No! You can fight the Mole invasion!

Vote NBIP!
What's a mole when you've got bulldogs?

N00b
Brings
In
Party

N00b
Brings
In
Party

That...doesn't even make sense.

From day to day Lilith wondered about the future. She roamed the country side, looking for an escape from the future.

One day she wlaked thursty and starved; being lost in the woods for quite some time, she stumbled across a small pub that over looked a meddow. She smelled foods and decided to investigate..

Her entrance was little more than a click as her shoes tapped the stone floors. The men, five of them, were surprised to see a stranger such as her, in a pub such as this in the small village.

She nervously smiled and slowly walked towards the men. "What is the name of this village?" she asked the man with the grey beard; "This is Anister, ma'am." he riplied in a raspy voice.

She had no money, no way of paying for the food she was then offered; but in her mind, this did not matter. She gladly took the food. By the time she had finished this kind offering of food she knew she had to admit her financial disposition.

The men, now seven of them, had enjoyed her company so much that they offered to pay the tab. She couldn't just let them do such a thing. She offered any help possible, the men gladly declined this. Just then, the man sitting near the fireplace shouted "Tell us a tale and I will gladly pay for your meal!"

How could she rufuse such a simple request? She began to speak of her town and their recent elections.. telling of a fun loving, happy group of people who called themselves the Choose Wisely Party. The men seemed to admire this group of people so much that they started their own CWP in their little village.



Fun, Happy, Nonsense;
Vote CWP

I won't let anyone but me parody my party's initials first, so here I go. Vote for the

Foul
Rotten
Pizza

Chicken
With
Potatoes

Chicken
With
Potatoes

Did you know you're ripping off an Aussie paint company?

http://www.cwp.com.au/images/title.gif

Did you know you're ripping off an Aussie paint company?

http://www.cwp.com.au/images/title.gif

I love it!

So when exactly is the election? And will we have debates again?

So when exactly is the election? And will we have debates again?

I want to know this as well

The election begins on the 1st of next month, if I recall.

The election begins on the 1st of next month, if I recall.

Indeed.

As for debates... Of course; that would be good. Which reminds me there isn't a debate thread yet, although you can ask questions in specific party threads.

Want me to create one? Or you can; I'm going to be out for the next few hours.

I'm floating a new party idea - the PUNKS AND PIRATES (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500261) party. At the moment, I've just floated it, so of course there are no other members yet. However, I'd like to say that I wish to see this party as a bridge between the "serious" and "silly" movements. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Two member threshold reached! (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11702968&postcount=6)

Does this meet the standard for manifestos - PUNKS AND PIRATES (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500261) party?

If not, please let me know, ASAP!

Indeed.

As for debates... Of course; that would be good. Which reminds me there isn't a debate thread yet, although you can ask questions in specific party threads.

Want me to create one? Or you can; I'm going to be out for the next few hours.

I'd kind of like an organized debate, personally. Would you be willing to start one up and guide it along, for the benefit of all voters? Right now I think everything else is limited to propaganda and mud-slinging.

I have my second member

The Not Particularly Vicious Black Friday Afternoon Non-Marxist Revolutionary Party for the Reunification of Gondwanaland (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499310) announces its participation in the forthcoming election.

Join us, and submit the NationStates world to the quixotic unaccountable rule of continental reunificationists.


And, as called for by clause 10 of the Party platform, I hereby denounce the so-called 'Not Particularly Vicious Black Friday Afternoon Non-Marxist Revolutionary Party for the Reunification of Gondwanaland - Pangaea Tendency' as a dangerous splittist faction.

We have joined the running. See our signup thread and manifesto at

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11705166#post11705166

The Defenderists:

We will defend our people.

Anyone else think this many parties is insane?

No one will win a seat except the big dogs (UDCP, NSDSP, MOBRA, NBIP)!

And a nice organized debate would be nice, but I dont know about times and such. Or just throw out points like last time, and have parties throw their views. out.

Anyone else think this many parties is insane?

No one will win a seat except the big dogs (UDCP, NSDSP, MOBRA, NBIP)!

And a nice organized debate would be nice, but I dont know about times and such. Or just throw out points like last time, and have parties throw their views. out.

Points:

We defend our people.

Teh Basics:

Economically- we will make sure everyone has something an tha noone hoards up too much (i.e., Bill Gates)

Civilly- although art and freedom of speech is sacrosant, there are exceptions (unconsented/child porn, etc.)

Politically- not too much democracy (as it is slow) but not too much ub3r authoritarianism (A- too much of an anarchy incubator
B-People need something)

Any other questions?

Anyone else think this many parties is insane?

No one will win a seat except the big dogs (UDCP, NSDSP, MOBRA, NBIP)!


Maybe we should do something to at least limit more parties, this is starting to get out of hand.

Maybe we should do something to at least limit more parties, this is starting to get out of hand.

While perhaps guilty of forming one of the more fringe parties (see above) - and struggling for over a week to find a second member, which suggests a certain struggle in finding mass acceptence - I have in fact agreed with Fleckenstein in his separate thread about having too many parties about the party proliferation situation.

In that separate thread, I proposed two simple reforms in any future elections:

1) Increase the minimum number of members to four or five

and/or

2) Ban people from signing up as members of more than one party

While perhaps guilty of forming one of the more fringe parties (see above) - and struggling for over a week to find a second member, which suggests a certain struggle in finding mass acceptence - I have in fact agreed with Fleckenstein in his separate thread about having too many parties about the party proliferation situation.

In that separate thread, I proposed two simple reforms in any future elections:

1) Increase the minimum number of members to four or five

and/or

2) Ban people from signing up as members of more than one party

I think the first would be fine. Don't need the second one- people aren't going to join every party and thus inflate the number of members, since they'd need to agree with the politics first.

And the PUNKS AND PIRATES party membership is up to 8. :D

I think the first would be fine. Don't need the second one- people aren't going to join every party and thus inflate the number of members, since they'd need to agree with the politics first.

Ah. See, on that second point I think you're mistaken as the practice of temporarily signing up for another party for the sole purpose of allowing that party to reach the membership threshold already exists. As does the practice of trading temporary memberships to make sure that multiple parties reach the membership requirement.

Guilty, m'lud.

But while I've in fact done this on the basis that it doesn't seem to be explicitly banned at present, I don't necessarily think it should be permitted (do as I say, not as I do), hence the suggestion for bringing the practice to and end by banning multiple memberships.

Puppets are a trickier issue as they'd be harder to police, though note that since Ariddia knows what my two nations are anyway, I didn't give in to the temptation of having my puppet endorse my main nation's party.

Ah. See, on that second point I think you're mistaken as the practice of temporarily signing up for another party for the sole purpose of allowing that party to reach the membership threshold already exists. As does the practice of trading temporary memberships to make sure that multiple parties reach the membership requirement.

Guilty, m'lud.

But while I've in fact done this on the basis that it doesn't seem to be explicitly banned at present, I don't necessarily think it should be permitted (do as I say, not as I do), hence the suggestion for bringing the practice to and end by banning multiple memberships.

Puppets are a trickier issue as they'd be harder to police, though note that since Ariddia knows what my two nations are anyway, I didn't give in to the temptation of having my puppet endorse my main nation's party.

Really? I wasn't aware that this was happening. If so, then, ban that.

The expanded manifesto: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11705853&postcount=36

I do belive that puts us well over the qualification threshold...

Could you please remove the Choose Wisely Party and the Pogo Stick Party and add this:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500344

.. in their place?

We have decided to merge and not use the original parties.

Are the issues highlighted in this thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500322

going to be a problem?

Two member threshold reached! (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11702968&postcount=6)

Does this meet the standard for manifestos - PUNKS AND PIRATES (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500261) party?


Yes. Added.

I have my second member

The Not Particularly Vicious Black Friday Afternoon Non-Marxist Revolutionary Party for the Reunification of Gondwanaland (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=499310) announces its participation in the forthcoming election.


Added.

We have joined the running. See our signup thread and manifesto at

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11705166#post11705166


A tad bit iffy in terms of length, but... Added.

In that separate thread, I proposed two simple reforms in any future elections:

1) Increase the minimum number of members to four or five

and/or

2) Ban people from signing up as members of more than one party

That's probably a good idea. It can be discussed by Parliament as soon as it's up and running. ;)

Could you please remove the Choose Wisely Party and the Pogo Stick Party and add this:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500344

.. in their place?

We have decided to merge and not use the original parties.

Done.

Which brings us to sixteen parties. Since a party needs 4% of the vote in order to enter Parliament, most probably won't get any seats.

Are the issues highlighted in this thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500322

going to be a problem?

See my reply in your thread.

Hopefully a limit on starting new threads will calm things down a bit.

I'd kind of like an organized debate, personally. Would you be willing to start one up and guide it along, for the benefit of all voters? Right now I think everything else is limited to propaganda and mud-slinging.

Will do in just a moment. It would indeed be good to have some actual political debate.

Edit: Done! (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11706345#post11706345)

See my reply in your thread.

Hopefully a limit on starting new threads will calm things down a bit.

Wasn't my thread. ;)

I just saw it.

PM, if you're reading this. The election will soon begin. Are you ready with your electoral system?

A clarification re party membership: Is it or is it not legal to be a member of two parties simultaneously?

A clarification re party membership: Is it or is it not legal to be a member of two parties simultaneously?

It is at present. If the next Parliament disagrees with it, they can legislate against it.

Bump.

The election begins tomorrow, and will last five days. It'll start officially when PM comes online with his Grand Electoral System Plan. ;)

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Vote NBIP
The Emparh Commands It
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VOTE PUNKS AND PIRATES (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11702941)
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-Propoganda of a Terrible Party Snip, wot-
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Vote NBIP
The Penguins Are With Us

Good sah, we British are not a vindictive people, wot, but surely this is an electoral irregularity of the most serious order?
Laddies, the elections be upon us:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11750849&postcount=154

Remember - vote early and vote oft.
I think this should be grounds for disqualification, wotwot!

-Slanderous Propoganda of a Terrible Party Snip-

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
We are duty bound as men of Emparh to destroy the pirates through any means necessary, wot!

Everyone knows you cannot trust a man with an eyepatch, wot! He'd be Seebad the Sailor, wotwot!

We are duty bound as men of Emparh to destroy the pirates through any means necessary, wot!

Everyone knows you cannot trust a man with an eyepatch, wot! He'd be Seebad the Sailor, wotwot!

Lord Philosopy sah! I have with me a large quantity of rum, which the brave men of our navy confiscated from those filthy pirates. Do you want any bottles put aside for our party members before it gets distributed amongst the sailors that found it? It is good stuff, wot!

*Sips from a glass*

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Lord Philosopy sah! I have with me a large quantity of rum, which the brave men of our navy confiscated from those filthy pirates. Do you want any bottles put aside for our party members before it gets distributed amongst the sailors that found it? It is good stuff, wot!

*Sips from a glass*
Rum! Huzzah!!!

I am not a drinker myself, good Lady Sah, but by all means put some aside for our loyal supporters, wot!

And it'll keep the Navy in good spirits too! Let the sailors know that they get a barrel of rum for every pirate ship sunk!

Pip pip for Her Majesty!

Vote TDP:THE DEFENDERIST PARTY

A left-libertarian party to protect its people.

Quick Preview:

Abortion- Until 19th week, except in cases of rape, incest, or health endangerment (THEY GET AN EXTENSION)

Marriage- Marry who/what you want.

Drugs- Any product whose USE does not harm others is legal. Note that acts under the influence is not considered.

Political Coordinates: (-3.5 to -6.5, -3.5 to -6.5)

Ideology: Moderate Left, Libertarians


Manifesto: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11705166#post11705166

Abortion- Until 19th week, except in cases of rape, incest, or health endangerment

You heard it here first, chaps; this party wants to force rape victims to have babies!

You heard it here first, chaps; this party wants to force rape victims to have babies!

No; rape, incest, and health endangerment are cases for an EXTENSION.

No; rape, incest, and health endangerment are cases for an EXTENSION.

Welcome to the world of politics my friend.

Welcome to the world of politics my friend.

Yeah...

Anyways, TDP is

The
Dankest
Party

Welcome to the world of politics my friend.
Fun, innit? ;)

Yeah...

Anyways, TDP is

The
Dankest
Party
Er... do you even know what that means?

Vote NBIP
Minaris is doing a good job of telling you why

Fun, innit? ;)


Er... do you even know what that means?

Vote NBIP
Minaris is doing a good job of telling you why

"Dank" means "cool" 'round here... It's a colloquial expression here that means 'cool'. Don't ask. Not my idea...

NEVER VOTE NBIP! THE TDP IS TEH ONLY WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You Brits had your chance. Now stand down!\

*preps militia*

Fun, innit? ;)

Yup.


Vote CYPSWP
Or the infidels win!

Yup.


Vote CYPSWP
Or the infidels win!

Never will I vote for such a sellout party. Especially one that has no stance on the real issues.

"Dank" means "cool" 'round here... It's a colloquial expression here that means 'cool'. Don't ask. Not my idea...

NEVER VOTE NBIP! THE TDP IS TEH ONLY WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You Brits had your chance. Now stand down!\

*preps militia*

The The [whatever the D stands for] Party?

Never will I vote for such a sellout party. Especially one that has no stance on the real issues.

Just because nobody else has addressed the issues of pi as a religion or silly poll options doesn't mean they aren't real.

The The [whatever the D stands for] Party?
Dankest, apparently. As the name suggests, they're unpleasantly damp and chilly.

Dankest, apparently. As the name suggests, they're unpleasantly damp and chilly.

D is for Defenderist.

it has to do with the manifesto, which uses the word "defend" in almost every point.

D is for Defenderist.

it has to do with the manifesto, which uses the word "defend" in almost every point.
Perhaps I could lend you my thesaurus, good sah?

Perhaps I could lend you my thesaurus, good sah?

It was done on purpose, Frenchie.

I mean Brit.

Ah, what's the difference?

[/allusion to SOUTH PARK]

Perhaps I could lend you my thesaurus, good sah?
Protect and guard come to mind instantly as synonyms.

It was done on purpose, Frenchie.

I mean Brit.

Perhaps your election slogan should be 'vote The Dankest Party: Defending poor English and Geography everywhere.'

Perhaps your election slogan should be 'vote The Dankest Party: Defending poor English and Geography everywhere.'

It was an allusion to SOUTH PARK, in which Pip (teh Brit) is always called Frenchie.

Thus, we have excellent English. :p :p :p

Perhaps your election slogan should be 'vote The Dankest Party: Defending poor English and Geography everywhere.'

Don't forget 'Now colder, damper and more unpleasant than ever before'

Don't forget 'Now colder, damper and more unpleasant than ever before'

*is warm, dry, and very pleasant.* ;) :p :D

*is warm, dry, and very pleasant.* ;) :p :D

Then you should get that Dankness out of your party.

Then you should get that Dankness out of your party.

*Dankness out.*

*Dankness out.*
Now stand on one leg and sing I'm a little teapot.

Now stand on one leg and sing I'm a little teapot.

*Smites 55555 times*

[/TGLM inside joke]

IMPORTANT!

The election has now begun!

Thanks to Pure Metal, you can go and cast your vote here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/).

IMPORTANT!

Tsk, tsk. Already the first instances of cheating. Two votes cast for the Defenderist Party, fifteen seconds apart, from the same computer.

They will of course be discounted.

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Vote NBIP!
For Her Majesty, Emparh and Honour!

Tsk, tsk. Already the first instances of cheating. Two votes cast for the Defenderist Party, fifteen seconds apart, from the same computer.

They will of course be discounted.

Is there any way to open up this process so that we can all see which way the votes are going?

And I suggest that all Party leaders put a notice in their threads telling their supporters to only vote once. I have already done so, wotwot!
Vote NBIP
We're the only honourable bunch of the lot

Is there any way to open up this process so that we can all see which way the votes are going?


Yep. See here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/results.htm).

Yep. See here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/results.htm).

That shows two votes for the Opportunity & Fairness Meritocratic Party from the same computer as well...

This could be fun. :p

VOTE MOBRA!

vote Tdp!

Ooh, that looks like it would be a lot of work to tally up all those votes. Glad I'm not doing it. :)

Vote UDCP!

VOTE MOBRAGET SLAVERY

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Vote NBIP
Moles for Her Majesty

How can we tell who has how many votes?

How can we tell who has how many votes?

By counting them.

Unless anyone volunteers, I'll do that.

No, I'm asking where/how we can check the votes.

No, I'm asking where/how we can check the votes.
You were told earlier.

If it helps, your party has 0 votes. :)

No, I'm asking where/how we can check the votes.

here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/results.htm).

here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/results.htm).

thanks

Somebody has voted for the PUNKS AND PIRATES Party seven times. All seven votes will be discarded.

IMPORTANT!

The election has now begun!

Thanks to Pure Metal, you can go and cast your vote here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/).

IMPORTANT!

That comes up as a banner: "NationStates General election October 2006" and an otherwise blank page.

Yep. See here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/results.htm).

That comes up little better:

Opportunity & Fairness Meritocratic Party
Remote Name:
87.112.85.205
Date:

here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/results.htm).

That comes up the same as above.

Somebody has voted for the PUNKS AND PIRATES Party seven times. All seven votes will be discarded.

Say what? Why are you discarding all the votes for my party!?!?!

Vote for the Other Party

That comes up as a banner: "NationStates General election October 2006" and an otherwise blank page.


Oh? Weird. Is anyone else having that problem?

If it doesn't resolve itself, you can send a TG to PM (http://www.nationstates.net/pure_metal); the page is on his website.


That comes up little better:
That comes up the same as above.

It's supposed to; those two are the same page. ;) Minaris missed the first link, so I indicated it again.


Say what? Why are you discarding all the votes for my party!?!?!

I'm not. Only the seven votes which were cast by a single person (i.e., someone who cheated by voting seven times).

Oh? Weird. Is anyone else having that problem?

Aha resolved - you might want to mention that weird scrolling. Seriously I missed it the first 3 times I looked at that page trying to figure it out.

It's supposed to; those two are the same page. ;) Minaris missed the first link, so I indicated it again.

I'm not. Only the seven votes which were cast by a single person (i.e., someone who cheated by voting seven times).
Thanks. Again, the hidden scrolling. Why on earth did PM set it up that way??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Aha resolved - you might want to mention that weird scrolling. Seriously I missed it the first 3 times I looked at that page trying to figure it out.


Hmm. On my computer, there is no scrolling on the voting page. Although there is on the results' page.

Somebody has voted for the PUNKS AND PIRATES Party seven times. All seven votes will be discarded.

That's hilarious to look at in the results.

It's sooo obvious too.

It's supposed to; those two are the same page. ;) Minaris missed the first link, so I indicated it again.

Well yes, it was, but the problem - solved now - was that all I saw was the short quoted portion and nothing more. That hidden scrolling is awful. Lets make sure it's fixed next time around, eh. :D

And I'll be leaving a message for my party re multi voting. My apologies.

Hmm. On my computer, there is no scrolling on the voting page. Although there is on the results' page.

It comes up with just the banner - about 1 inch high - and nothing else apparent on mine, and the scroll bar barely visible - much smaller than a normal scroll bar. :(

Oh dear, multiple votes for the Moles as well.

Perhaps people can't read the big letters that say 'you will get caught doing this?'

vote:
Opportunity & Fairness Meritocratic Party
Remote Name:
87.112.85.205
Date:
01/10/2006
Time:
00:10:54

And right on down from there...

vote:
Opportunity & Fairness Meritocratic Party
Remote Name:
87.112.85.205
Date:
01/10/2006
Time:
00:15:59

Did anyone else notice this?

Edit: This too.

vote:
Defenderist Party
Remote Name:
65.33.172.197
Date:
01/10/2006
Time:
12:03:21

vote:
Defenderist Party
Remote Name:
65.33.172.197
Date:
01/10/2006
Time:
12:03:36

vote:
Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance
Remote Name:
68.171.124.243
Date:
01/10/2006
Time:
17:52:48

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

vote:
Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance
Remote Name:
68.171.124.243
Date:
01/10/2006
Time:
17:53:05

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

vote:
Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance
Remote Name:
68.171.124.243
Date:
01/10/2006
Time:
17:53:15

It comes up with just the banner - about 1 inch high - and nothing else apparent on mine, and the scroll bar barely visible - much smaller than a normal scroll bar. :(

are you in firefox? cause it doesnt work in firefox but is fine in IE.

That's hilarious to look at in the results.

It's sooo obvious too.

It is, isn't it? I suppose whoever did that didn't realise.


And I'll be leaving a message for my party re multi voting. My apologies.

No problem. Not your fault.


Did anyone else notice this?

It's rather difficult to miss. ;)

are you in firefox? cause it doesnt work in firefox but is fine in IE.

Yep.

No problem. Not your fault.

If it be one o' me boys, he be kissing the captain's daughter afore long. If not, I hope you and PM take appropriate measures....

It's rather difficult to miss. ;)

Just wanna make sure everything's running fairly. :D

EDIT: Found it :p

Yay 6 votes!

(I think, I'm still half asleep..)

It looks like the NBIP is of to a jolly good start, wot!

Huzzah! http://www.teenhelp.org/groups/images/smilies/3dflagsdotcom_uk_2faws.gif

It looks like the NBIP is of to a jolly good start, wot!

Huzzah! http://www.teenhelp.org/groups/images/smilies/3dflagsdotcom_uk_2faws.gif
A first day lead, good Lady Sah! Pip pip, it's been a jolly good show!

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Vote NBIP
The Queen smiles on those who do

Vote TDP!

Because being free whilst being supported is truly a great feeling and the ideal way to live.

And the cheating abounds:
"Choose [Your Pogo Stick] Wisely Party","72.49.27.105","02/10/2006","01:00:09"
"Choose [Your Pogo Stick] Wisely Party","72.49.27.105","02/10/2006","01:00:50"

I must say, other than a few problems viewing, I mentioned before, this does seem to catch ballot stuffing.

You were told earlier.

If it helps, your party has 0 votes. :)
lulz

VOTE MOBRA!

By counting them.

Unless anyone volunteers, I'll do that.

I created small program, that should do the counting part. I tested it, and the results it gave were sensible, but I cannot guarantee there aren't any bugs in the code. (The source code is included in the zip, so anyone can search it for any bugs)

http://www.kansanpuolue.org/files/public/files.zip

The results it gave for me when testing:

Party: New British Imperialist Party
Votes: 18

Party: United Democratic Communist Party
Votes: 11

Party: PUNKS AND PIRATES Party
Votes: 8

Party: Democratic Socialist Party
Votes: 8

Party: Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance
Votes: 7

Party: Libertarian Party
Votes: 2

Party: Alcohol Party
Votes: 2

Party: Choose [Your Pogo Stick] Wisely Party
Votes: 18

Party: Religious Conservative Party
Votes: 3

Party: Freedom, Environment and Science Party
Votes: 8

Party: Human Rights Party
Votes: 7

Party: Opportunity & Fairness Meritocratic Party
Votes: 2

Party: Free Republic Party
Votes: 3

Party: Autonomist Party
Votes: 3

I created small program, that should do the counting part. I tested it, and the results it gave were sensible, but I cannot guarantee there aren't any bugs in the code. (The source code is included in the zip, so anyone can search it for any bugs)


Brilliant; thanks! Of course, we'll also have to weed out cheats manually.

Brilliant; thanks! Of course, we'll also have to weed out cheats manually.

The program removes all cheats (At least when ip address is same), although it would be wise to make few checks manually, just to ensure there aren't any bugs.

The program removes all cheats (At least when ip address is same), although it would be wise to make few checks manually, just to ensure there isn't any bugs.

It does? Even better! Thanks a lot!

I will run manual checks too, of course, but it's good to have several ways of counting the votes.

By counting them.

Unless anyone volunteers, I'll do that.

i've already taken care of that. the excel file found here (http://www.hlj.me.uk/ns/election/xls/) sorts by IP, checks for duplicates, i manually remove them (so there is an element of manual checking), and counts the votes for each party, as well as calculating percentages.

Thanks, PM!

Based on provisional results, with 100 valid votes cast, these would be the seats:

New British Imperialist Party: 4.5 seats => 5 seats
Choose [Your Pogo Stick] Wisely Party: 4.5 seats => 5 seats
United Democratic Communist Party: 2.75 => 3 seats
PUNKS AND PIRATES Party: 2 seats
Democratic Socialist Party: 2 seats
Freedom, Environment and Science Party: 2 seats
Mole and Other Borrowing Rodents Alliance: 1.75 => 2 seats
Human Rights Party: 1.75 => 2 seats
All others: no seat

Which gives us 23 seats. The attribution of the two remaining seats at this stage would be rather tricky.

I say, chaps, how does one cast ones good British vote? If merely by posting, consider me behinf the NBIP everystep of the jolly old way, wotowot!

I say, chaps, how does one cast ones good British vote? If merely by posting, consider me behinf the NBIP everystep of the jolly old way, wotowot!

No, good sah, you must go to this thread, wot!
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=501923

Her Majesty smiles on you. Huzzah!