Ulrika is Hitler
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Ulrika Zugzwang
Magnanimous in Victory
Join date: 10 Jun 2004
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03-15-2005 19:40
Relax Jeska! This is an autobiographical descriptive.  As the Neualtenburg Projekt is handed off to the next generation of brilliant visionaries (my time in SL is reduced due to a pregnancy), I can't help but come back to reflect upon the analogy that accompanied the launch of SL's first experimental governmental sim: Ulrika is Hitler. As many have realized, politics and player run-governments can exist in SL, engaging those with interest and not affecting those without. A governmental sim is hardly one of the three horsemen of the apocalypse (as it was billed) and I'm happy to say that I have not become a goose-stepping authoritarian.  Very shortly the project will transition to a new private sim with a brand-new group of participants. Yet, to be a project for the people, by the people, and of the people, it needs your time, investment, and input. This is not a for-profit endeavor rather this is a project for all those with a general interest in virtual politics. As a post in the General forum, I ask all to suggest features, recommend changes, discuss concerns, and even join the next phase of the movement. How do you feel about SL government and what would you like to see in the next phase of our project? ~Ulrika~
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Aimee Weber
The one on the right
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03-15-2005 22:38
 I think you are going WAY OVERBOARD calling ... Ulrika.... Hitler...and... ummmm... hmm. Yes. Well. Looking forward to it. |
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Belaya Statosky
Information Retrieval
Join date: 3 Jun 2004
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03-15-2005 22:47
From: Aimee Weber I think you are going WAY OVERBOARD calling ... Ulrika.... Hitler...and... ummmm... hmm. Yes. Well. Looking forward to it. You had to go and ruin this crappy thread/ploy for attention's perfect zero reply count for the last few hours! Damn you! *shakefist* |
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
Join date: 17 May 2003
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03-15-2005 23:09
Zugzug, you are having a baby??
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Michi Lumin
Sharp and Pointy
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03-15-2005 23:09
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Pirate Cotton
DarkLifer
Join date: 26 Sep 2003
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03-16-2005 00:19
I've probably grumbled about SL government enough, but I still think you govt. types have the basis of a good idea... I just wish there was a bit more cleverness about involving the rest of us. Your own little utopia is well and good, but there could be so many more cool things! For example, to quote myself (haw haw haw) From: someone Having a bonded sellers program would be a start. What if a central body or government signed up retailers to a program where the retailers agreed to stick to a code of practice and dispute resolution process in return for being able to display the ‘bonded retailer’ logo on their stalls? The retailer would pay L$500 or-so as a bond, in case they failed to uphold a dispute resolution against them. This would be one really useful way SL government could solve problems related to trusting retailers and consumers getting value for money. Take it or leave it, I would love to see something like this.. and it would be the first 'drip' in the flood of potential SL government.. |
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Nolan Nash
Frischer Frosch
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03-16-2005 02:30
From: Ulrika Zugzwang Relax Jeska! This is an autobiographical descriptive. As the Neualtenburg Projekt is handed off to the next generation of brilliant visionaries (my time in SL is reduced due to a pregnancy), I can't help but come back to reflect upon the analogy that accompanied the launch of SL's first experimental governmental sim: Ulrika is Hitler. As many have realized, politics and player run-governments can exist in SL, engaging those with interest and not affecting those without. A governmental sim is hardly one of the three horsemen of the apocalypse (as it was billed) and I'm happy to say that I have not become a goose-stepping authoritarian. Very shortly the project will transition to a new private sim with a brand-new group of participants. Yet, to be a project for the people, by the people, and of the people, it needs your time, investment, and input. This is not a for-profit endeavor rather this is a project for all those with a general interest in virtual politics. As a post in the General forum, I ask all to suggest features, recommend changes, discuss concerns, and even join the next phase of the movement. How do you feel about SL government and what would you like to see in the next phase of our project? ~Ulrika~ If someone likened you to Hitler because of your project they are an idiot(s). I too was a grumbler. I grumbled during the initial push, pre-Nberg, for an SL wide player representative body. I did grumble a bit also when there were a few "I told you so" type statements made in reference to some issues outside Nberg, after it was already up and running. That said, I really do appreciate that the Nberg folks have and are exploring the city-state scenario. It's truly an educational service to all SLers, regardless of the end result.
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Eggy Lippmann
Wiktator
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03-16-2005 02:50
Heil Hitler! |
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Jillian Callahan
Rotary-winged Neko Girl
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03-16-2005 03:11
Anyone else notice "Heil Ulrika" kinda rolls off the tongue? |
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Ulrika Zugzwang
Magnanimous in Victory
Join date: 10 Jun 2004
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03-16-2005 03:17
From: Cristiano Midnight Zugzug, you are having a baby?? Yes, I am. It's been discussed in the Neualtenburg forum (like the General forum but without the nasty aftertaste) but I guess I never made a formal General forum announcement. That's one of the main reasons I'm in SL only a fraction of how much I used to be. Aside from that the only other major change has been a strange aversion to putting babies in boxes! ~Ulrika~
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
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03-16-2005 07:26
From: Ulrika Zugzwang Yes, I am. It's been discussed in the Neualtenburg forum (like the General forum but without the nasty aftertaste) but I guess I never made a formal General forum announcement. That's one of the main reasons I'm in SL only a fraction of how much I used to be. Aside from that the only other major change has been a strange aversion to putting babies in boxes! ~Ulrika~ LOL I am scared of the group forums, so I never venture into that area, so that's probably why. Congratulations! That is really exciting and I'm happy for you. Wow first Schwanson, now you. All my favorite people are having babies (although you are doing a bit more of the work than Schwanson). You have grown up so fast! That is wonderful news 
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Talen Morgan
Amused
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03-16-2005 07:29
From: Cristiano Midnight LOL I am scared of the group forums, so I never venture into that area, so that's probably why. Congratulations! That is really exciting and I'm happy for you. Wow first Schwanson, now you. All my favorite people are having babies (although you are doing a bit more of the work than Schwanson). You have grown up so fast! That is wonderful news Give Schwan some credit...it isn't as easy as everyone seems to think to catch sheep.
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gene Poole
"Foolish humans!"
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03-16-2005 07:32
From: Belaya Statosky You had to go and ruin this crappy thread/ploy for attention's perfect zero reply count for the last few hours! Damn you! *shakefist* I almost didn't bother to read the thread in the first place for that reason, but now that the seal is broken... From: Ulrika Zugzwang ... A governmental sim is hardly one of the three horsemen of the apocalypse (as it was billed) and I'm happy to say that I have not become a goose-stepping authoritarian. ... Three?  Is the fourth horseman a victim of down-sizing? |
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Liona Clio
Angel in Disguise
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03-16-2005 07:35
I just want to see the picture of Ulrika with the funny little mustache.
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Kendra Bancroft
Rhine Maiden
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03-16-2005 10:56
From: Ulrika Zugzwang I can't help but come back to reflect upon the analogy that accompanied the launch of SL's first experimental governmental sim: Ulrika is Hitler.
Kendra is Albert Speer. |
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blaze Spinnaker
1/2 Serious
Join date: 12 Aug 2004
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03-16-2005 11:11
Hey Ulrika, congratulations on the baby Make sure you're eating your folic acid!
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
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03-16-2005 11:13
From: Kendra Bancroft Kendra is Albert Speer. With a touch of Britney Spears.
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03-16-2005 11:26
From: Cristiano Midnight With a touch of Britney Spears. ::: nap:::: why doncha do sump'n? |
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Rose Karuna
Lizard Doctor
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03-16-2005 11:49
From: Ulrika Zugzwang Yes, I am. It's been discussed in the Neualtenburg forum (like the General forum but without the nasty aftertaste) but I guess I never made a formal General forum announcement. That's one of the main reasons I'm in SL only a fraction of how much I used to be. Aside from that the only other major change has been a strange aversion to putting babies in boxes! ~Ulrika~ Congratulations Ulrika - that is wonderful news!
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Beryl Greenacre
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03-17-2005 00:17
From: Talen Morgan Give Schwan some credit...it isn't as easy as everyone seems to think to catch sheep. It's easier than you might think to steal a sheep. Congrats Ulrika on the impending arrival of your "bundle of joy." Oh, the life changes you're in for...
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Neal Stewart
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03-17-2005 05:28
From: Ulrika Zugzwang Relax Jeska! This is an autobiographical descriptive. [...] Very shortly the project will transition to a new private sim with a brand-new group of participants. Yet, to be a project for the people, by the people, and of the people, it needs your time, investment, and input. This is not a for-profit endeavor rather this is a project for all those with a general interest in virtual politics. [...] ~Ulrika~ You know the drill. You said if anyone ever tries to interfere with Project Neualtenburg, even you, we got to get his balls. |
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Talen Morgan
Amused
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03-17-2005 06:01
From: Beryl Greenacre It's easier than you might think to steal a sheep. Congrats Ulrika on the impending arrival of your "bundle of joy." Oh, the life changes you're in for... True, but that was a surprise attack....I would think all the Sheep in Schwans region know who he is by now and hide when they see him coming 
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Jeska Linden
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03-17-2005 09:29
Congrats are in order for Ulrika, but are better suited to the Notices forum, please try to keep this thread on the topic of the Neualtenburg Projekt and how it relates to SL as whole. Thanks!
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Cristiano Midnight
Evil Snapshot Baron
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03-17-2005 15:45
From: Talen Morgan True, but that was a surprise attack....I would think all the Sheep in Schwans region know who he is by now and hide when they see him coming That explains why it is impossible to find a decent sheep anywhere in South Florida.
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Rose Karuna
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03-17-2005 16:00
From: Cristiano Midnight That explains why it is impossible to find a decent sheep anywhere in South Florida. /*** smacks forehead That explains it! All this time I thought they were being eaten by gators.
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