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The reasons I can think of to be in the UN are the invasion/defender game, and the fact that it gives me an excuse to argue NS politics. But those are all OOC reasons. I can't think of a single IC reason for a given nation to join the UN. AFAIK, there are no benefits, but the disadvantage is being bound by their resolutions, some of which hurt the economy.

Quite a few people play the UN IC, and some even play invasion/defending IC. If you mean RP (in the sense of NS and II) and being in the UN, then I'm sure you can have a government that would be in the UN, regardless of being bound by its resolutions.

AFAIK, there are no benefits, but the disadvantage is being bound by their resolutions, some of which hurt the economy.
That is the exact reason why I left the UN.

I actually enjoy the festering snakepit known as the UN. I mean wher else can you oogle the Thessadorian Ambassador and not get slapped for it. Ransacking the offices of those who leave the UN can be fun. Also drinking Wild turkey(TM) during the debates, accepting bribes to change one's votes, and generally being an ass can be rewarding as well. Of course my greatest thrill is p*ssing off the fluffies, and leaving a general bad taste in their mouths at the mere mention of my name.
Excelsior,
Sen. Horatio Sulla

OOC: As you see, I like the RP aspect of the UN:)

I actually enjoy the festering snakepit known as the UN. I mean wher else can you oogle the Thessadorian Ambassador and not get slapped for it. Ransacking the offices of those who leave the UN can be fun. Also drinking Wild turkey(TM) during the debates, accepting bribes to change one's votes, and generally being an ass can be rewarding as well. Of course my greatest thrill is p*ssing off the fluffies, and leaving a general bad taste in their mouths at the mere mention of my name.
Excelsior,
Sen. Horatio Sulla

OOC: As you see, I like the RP aspect of the UN:)

And don't forget the CPESL servicewomen. ;)

The hard part is finding a logical excuse. The fact that the Ginet ambassador enjoys arguing UN politics (or those other perks mentioned ;) ) won't go very far with Ginet's bean counters when some resolution tanks the economy.

IOW, what's in it for the country as a whole?

There's the opportunity to make other nations bow to your whims. Not that I do that, of course...

And don't forget the CPESL servicewomen. ;)
Who could ... forget ... them? :D

Who could ... forget ... them? :D

True. Come to think of it, though, I'm not sure CPESL (http://s11.invisionfree.com/Antarctic_Oasis/index.php?showtopic=21) ever got around to opening offices in Czardas...

The reasons I can think of to be in the UN are the invasion/defender game, and the fact that it gives me an excuse to argue NS politics. But those are all OOC reasons. I can't think of a single IC reason for a given nation to join the UN. AFAIK, there are no benefits, but the disadvantage is being bound by their resolutions, some of which hurt the economy.

Does your nation want to take advantage of one of the many committees to participate in and the loopholes available to use? Does your nation want to work within the UN to limit its negative impact on the international economy?

Does your nation want to take advantage of one of the many committees to participate in and the loopholes available to use? Does your nation want to work within the UN to limit its negative impact on the international economy?

And do your government officials want to avail themselves of the services provided by CPESL servicewomen (http://s11.invisionfree.com/Antarctic_Oasis/index.php?showtopic=21)?

And do your government officials want to avail themselves of the services provided by CPESL servicewomen (http://s11.invisionfree.com/Antarctic_Oasis/index.php?showtopic=21)?

Is it just me, or are you pimping the CPESL Servicewomen?

The UN's also stuck in free trade at the moment, so it's a good time to join to benefit from them - we can still enact protectionist measures against non-UN nations.

Is it just me, or are you pimping the CPESL Servicewomen?

Me? No...I'd never do that... :p

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The UN Gnomes"Aw, hell," sighs the president. "That Strangers' Bar better have some damn good moonshine!"

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*reverently removes Fedora, and bows*