Overseer Weekly:Vol1Issue1
Going Back To Basics
There has been discussion regarding a community constitution of some sort and I had the privilege of being part of it. It is a concept that many of the old guard has been trying to push for and, quite frankly, it is a needed, albeit not urgent, matter. I have found a lapse on the approach taken towards this, however, and I have informed the proponents of the constitution about this time and time again—bring everyone to the table. It is unlikely for everyone to agree on something that they have no part in making. The whole process and everyone's effort will be put to waste if some proponents would push for anything contrary. No matter how big or small, all guilds matter in this certain issue, and excluding even one of them would defeat the purpose of a community constitution given its intent. La presunzione has no place in community organization and, truth be told, it is a stumbling block for the constitution as it is easy to spot especially when you are working on something of this caliber.
The problem does not stop on the exclusion of other guilds on the constitution's creation process, however. Proponents have also failed to consider the diversity of the community, and there must not exist any limitation as to what a "military guild" could be. Even back then, not all guilds follow the formula of The State of 'uniform, ranks, organization' and this is a matter that should be taken into consideration because even if a guild's theme is Disneyland, who the fuck are you to tell them that they cannot be a military solely because of their theme? Some proponents have tried imposing such restrictions on what a military must be and, frankly, it has to be one of the dumbest ideas I have ever heard. A military guild, for the most part, should only have three things: organization (hierarchy), intention to be a military guild, and (if passed) the guild leader's commitment to uphold the constitution. Anything else would mean imposing a rule that would just crack the constitution open in less than a year and leave it powerless.
Many, I assume, would be familiar with the Nullification of Sarovia. This was a community-wide attempt to force the New Sarovian Empire out of the military community which, as you active militants would know, did not really do anything and Sarovia still exists as of this article's writing. There were some proponents of the constitution that wants to impose "nullification" of signatory guilds that will not follow the constitution which is very ineffective, as seen with Sarovia's nullification, especially now that the community is divided more than ever. My counter proposal for this would be some sort of excommunication; signatories will take all the territories of said offender, block all of their rallies and recruitment efforts, and closing all modes of diplomatic communication aside from meeting with the proposed military council. Blocking a guild's growth is far more effective than a nullification campaign.
I still believe a constitution is necessary to foster good relationships and a better environment within the military community. The Graal Historical Society, at the very least its leadership, will continue to take part in its creation and, God willing, future implementation. However, we will also continue to be vocal about things that we, as caretakers of history, find to be contrary to the basic principles of military roleplaying and the creative freedom associated with it as well as the strengthening of our bond as a community, which we value and appreciate very sincerely.
To the main proponents of the constitution, I commend you for the effort but some changes must be made if you want this to push through. The community will go on, with or without a constitution, but a constitution is possible and a much-sought necessity for many, and we anticipate the next steps you will take.
