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Thread: Do you think we are being fair?

Arrya
Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:06 am
#14

I think you are being more than fair. Definitely keep the tax up if that is what your city has decided to do - don't bend over backwards and go against the rest of the citizen's wishes just because of these guys. Kindly explain to him that he does indeed have democratic representation as a citizen of the city and is free to vote for any other politicians on the ballot - it is not a dictatorship. If he does not wish to pay the tax, just ask him to undeclare and give up representation in the city.


Also just remind him again that your city is open to discussions and feedback from all citizens regardless of their PA and that you are always looking for ways in which to improve the city.


Take the high road, but don't give in just because he is upset and making empty threats. Your real citizens will respect you all the more for it.




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cosin
Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:28 am
#15

HIroBlack You sir are a tru politician. Great post
HiroBlack
Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:46 am
#16






cosin wrote:

HIroBlack You sir are a tru politician. Great post







/bow3


You are too kind with your praise. Thank you.






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WildmanHT
Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:51 am
#17

Howdy


From what you say, you obviously tried to communicate with them many times. Frankly, I wouldnt even waste my time with them. If some harrasses you then city ban.


This guy declared war? LMAO....what does that even mean....What, are they going to beg to do PvP?



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Z0idberg
Thu Jan 22, 2004 1:08 pm
#18

Thanks for all of the kind responses, I have not been very active on this forum but I plan to start. It seems like we have a great community here.
As for dealing with these guys, I hope to get a response from their leader tomorrow. If they decide to start a war, then they will be crushed. As I said, they only have 2-3 active members. Hell, with the exception of this Judge guy, the rest are welcome to live in the city.

I don't actually mind dealing with issues like this, it is just one of those things that I hoped to be doing when I became a politician.

If anyone is still interested, I will let you know how it turns out tomorrow.



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slugeater
Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:14 pm
#19

Not sure about the "citybanning them will disallow them to vote", I thought you COULDN'T be disallowed to vote. (For obvious reasons). Other than that, great post. Putting the **edit** on ignore is often enough to deter them.



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HiroBlack
Fri Jan 23, 2004 6:26 am
#20






slugeater wrote:
Not sure about the "citybanning them will disallow them to vote", I thought you COULDN'T be disallowed to vote. (For obvious reasons). Other than that, great post. Putting the **edit** on ignore is often enough to deter them.







The voting terminal is within the city hall. A /cityban will prevent people from entering city hall. Therefore they can not get in to vote or put themselves up for election. And when players can not vote their votes are thrown in behind the incumbent mayor.


Its not exactly pretty, but I'm fairly sure it is a sound tactic. Under the circumstances I think its a fairly reasonable course of action.


Oh, and thanks for the great post remark, Slugeater!


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DaQuilla
Fri Jan 23, 2004 7:02 am
#21

As far as I've read the early FAQs during testing /cityban doesn't ban you from the city hall ...


But you could put Statues in front of the enterance :/ But I think this would clearly be griefing and cause CSRs attention.



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Her_Krunk
Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:13 am
#22

As far as I know mayors have the ability of removing objects in the city limits.


If the hostile guild keeps anoying the growth/development of your city you can simply remove the houses and guildhall of the apropiate guild members.


NOTE: This is an extremlyharsh messure, but you have to do what you think is best for the majoroty of your citizens.


Avallach
Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:35 am
#23

Actually, you can't /cityban citizens, sadly. :-(


The rest of the ideas are great, though. Make every effort for a reconciliation, but if they insist on being difficult then simply carry on with your city. By virtue of the way player cities are set up, you own all the power on this one. You can set taxes where you want them and the citizens have only two options: Move or vote you out. If you've got a solid voting block, you're safe from being voted out. Also, the advice about liberal use of /report is well taken. If you, or any of your guild mates for that matter, are harrassed even slightly, break out that /report and /ignore. (You may need to macro that one, sadly...) I sincerely hope that this is some misguided attempt at roleplaying on his part, but it may be that an amicable solution isn't possible. If that turns out to be the case, minimize the damage and out wait them. Use the full taxes option as a very last resort. (Very last....ie this is still going on two years from now....)





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DaQuilla
Fri Jan 23, 2004 9:14 am
#24






Her_Krunk wrote:

As far as I know mayors have the ability of removing objects in the city limits.







I think a lot of mayors would wish it was so, but it isn't ... mayors can not remove structures ... and they can't move them either (even though devs once said this would be implemented ... but I guess it's just "to much work" for them )



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PadreBook
Fri Jan 23, 2004 10:34 am
#25

You can't cityban people that are currently citizens.

Padre
HiroBlack
Fri Jan 23, 2004 12:11 pm
#26






PadreBook wrote:
You can't cityban people that are currently citizens.

Padre






Nuts. Well, the rest of the plan is pretty sound, anyway.


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-=Acroyear Starship Restoration of Talus=-
Rebel Ace Pilot =|= Master Shipwright (+2 Engine Experimentation, +2 Weapon Systems Experimentation, +1 Chassis Experimentation)=|= Merchant
/waypoint 1730 -4350 SE of Dearic, on Talus in TALUSIAN TRADE CENTER in Tal'Alderaan
Never argue with someone with a lightsaber in their sig. They'll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience...
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