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The Avenging Angels Is Retiring.
Topic Started: Sep 5 2005, 11:59 AM (400 Views)
Joshua
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The Original Founder

What I am about to say comes with a heavy heart. It has been my distinct pelasure, and happiness to serve as your founder. It is time for me to retire as your founder. RL needs my attention more then NS does. This decision was not made lightly, but it is whats right for me.

I am not sure who will take the role as founder. Via the constitution that means Pitts Park would assume the role as he is the Secretary of State. I am not sure if he wants the role or not. Founder is a lot of work, but is rewarding, and a great experience. I have been founder for over a year now.

I ask all of you what you want to happen to AA, and this region. I recruited many of you folks, and I have faith you will make the right decision. I fully believe The Exodus has a lot of life left in her. It is time for a new era, many of us old timers have left, and moved on. A few remain. I am hoping with their guidance, and many of the newer nations here The Exodus can usher in a new era, and continue on. :-)

So, what will be the fate of this region? Part of me hopes that you will all take the reigns of this region, and see it continue on. I hope this region will continue on for a long time.

Thank you all for your hardwork, laughter, friendship, loyalty, dedication, and everything else!
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Hagge of WWSETI
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Prez RealBigSwede, WWSETI & 'ETC'

Hey Just wait a minute!! YOU CAN'T QUIT!!
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New Caldari
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FAN Delegate/TS Founder

The Federation of Allied Nations feels very sad with this annoucement and promises to continue helping the Exodus after the founder leaves. You have complete support. I'm even sad your leaving.
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KittieKat
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SoCo mistress

*walks around with picket signs reading "NO GO AA"*
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Love and Honour


I am sad to hear of this and would urge AA to reconsider

This is the most civilised region I know and it is mostly due to you AA.

Please reconsider but If you won't please accept my best wishes in Real Life.

good luck
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Mikeswill


On behalf of The Mikes Hope essence of Mikeswill and The NationStates Region We pay homage to The Founder of The Exodus: The Avenging Angels and wish his Spirit well in his new manifestations. We shall join thee in time.

Love Conquers Fear

Peace
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Joshua
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The Original Founder

Thank you all. :)

This region is what it is because it has great nations in it. It was because of all the hardwork we all put into it.
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Pitts Park


This is a copy of the TG I have sent AA regarding his retirement and the possibility of me taking over as founder.

"I too share the sentiments others have expressed that I am sorry to see you go, as you obviously have done a spectacular job creating, building and maintaining a wonderful region. However, real life always comes first and you have surely thought this out clearly and determined that this is the best thing for you to do, and you know that better than anyone else.

I wish that the Exodus will continue the greatness that you have developed and entrenched in this region and it is for that reason that I would suggest not giving me founder status. Although I would like to remain as active as possible in the region, I too have several real life demands that will make it impossible for me to be as involved as a good founder should be and may make my activity level inconsistent. I realize that everyone has real life demands but hopefully there is someone who is more willing and able than I am to take over this region. Some nations that I certainly think are very qualified and active are Avolon, Switzerstan, Via Bestiae, KittieKat, Pythagosaurus, Jacksonville-Upon-Avon among others (there are surely some younger nations that I am neglecting) but in the end you know best. Perhaps we can work out some kind of teamwork arrangment (some sort ancient Roman triumvirate-like situation). Regardless, despite my hesitancy to take over as founder, I do hope to still contribute much to this region and ensure that it lasts and this is what the remaining nations in the Exodus must concentrate on---making sure we keep a good thing going and in doing so honor your exceptional work as founder. Whoever takes over will surely guarantee that if you ever wish to return to your position you will be able to and if you wish to occaisionally stop back for short periods of time you will be able to do that as well.

Alas, goodbye and godspeed dear friend. May you fare well.

Yours Sincerely,
Pitts Park"
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Darius
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AA (RL name omitted), You have been a friend of mine for damn near a year now. I am sad to see you go. I understand that this game drags soemtimes, and seems to drain away time best spent elsewhere, So I fully understand where you are comming from.

AA has been one of the most pro-democratic, pacifist nations in the game, with a dedication and zeal for the truth that has no equal.

AA helped tumble one of the largest, most malignant empires in the game, as well as founded the Exodus, participated in large scale intel operations that will forever remain un-named, in addition to helping me form the erstwhile People's Democratic Party. Recently, AA's goodwill towards the game led him in the direction of leading the crippled EAA back into active defending.

Truly, AA is one of the most dedicated, likeable, and thoughfull members in this game. He will be sorely missed by many, but I may be so bold as to say, few will miss him as much as I.

Goodluck, and godspeed my good friend. May your energy pass onto these younger nations. Keep in touch.

Darius
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Via Bestiae
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Unofficial Court Jester/Slightly to the Left of LOL

Words truly cannot express the extent to which I will miss AA. He has been a good friend for over a year now, and he has greatly enhanced my enjoyment of this game in that span. I wish him the best of luck.
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Joshua
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The Original Founder

As many know I have strong opinions, but I have also let everyone here have a say in this regions course.

MY FINAL WISHES AS YOUR FOUNDER:

1. DO NOT LET THE REGION DIE!

2. If the senate agrees I want avolon to be our founder (Pitts Park delicned).

3. hold an election ASAP and fill the empty senate spot left by washinson.

4. Figure out the recruitment position ASAP, and start recruiting again. I saw Avs did some today, AWESOME. :):)

5. Have fun, enjoy the forum, and region. This is a time for all of us to come together, and keep The Exodus, and dream alive, and strong! If anything I ahve learned in my time as founder is that this region, and her nations abnd toghether, and work hard during tough times. We have never quit in the past, so I expect everyone of you to not quit now. :)
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Caitriona Hunter
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Nationstates Will Miss You Greatly A.A.

But if it is your Sincere wish to retire from the game
- you have my sincere Best Wishes

Reading Darius' Post Reminds me of the energy you displayed when I was first in this region.
It is my belief that That is the only way you know how to Play The Game
- with Full Commitment! to All Projects you embark on.

I've seen a Difference in my period away from the Exodus which may Not have been so obvious to others.

I Believe You Need a Break from the game
- Nobody can keep up the pace & Standards that you set yourself indefinitely!

But,
I Believe You WILL be back and I look forward to that day!

Best Wishes,
Caitriona
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Avolon
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Don't ever count me out!

Caitriona Hunter
Sep 6 2005, 10:23 AM
Nationstates Will Miss You Greatly A.A.

But if it is your Sincere wish to retire from the game
- you have my sincere Best Wishes

Reading Darius' Post Reminds me of the energy you displayed when I was first in this region.
It is my belief that That is the only way you know how to Play The Game
- with Full Commitment! to All Projects you embark on.

I've seen a Difference in my period away from the Exodus which may Not have been so obvious to others.

I Believe You Need a Break from the game
- Nobody can keep up the pace & Standards that you set yourself indefinitely!

But,
I Believe You WILL be back and I look forward to that day!

Best Wishes,
Caitriona

I concur completely.

AA you will always have a home here. Best wishes in RL. :) Thanks for being a great friend and showing a certain newbie a year ago, that they could go far in the game and acheive more in RL. You have been both friend and mentor to me. I am greatful for knowing a kind and generous person such as you. Again you're always welcome here and when RL permits the foundership is and always will be rightfully yours. ;) I consider this a stewardship another lession to be learned, and I will always remain committed to the teachings that brought me to this point. I also stand ready to return the reigns to the once and future king. :)
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Naginii
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It comes to us all.

AA, I remember our chats in the old IDF well....before everything went to hell and the "game" aspect of this thing got totally lost. I was proud of the way you've built this region up from nothing, and the family of nations that now call it home. Thank you for joining me in making peace between our regions. It was overdue.

NationStates, to me, has always been more like a huge experiment in behaviorial science rather than a benign game -- how people would chose to remake the world if they had the power to. I think, from the example of the Exodus, yours is a very hopeful vision of what "could be".

Namasté, AA.
Nagi.
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