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The Caribbean Times

Volume II, Issue I — May 2014 Writers: Reyes & Lord Marrace "Dependable and Unbiased" Controversial BNO Deletions: Political Move or Good Idea? Recently, as the final Monthly Golden Globe Award Poll came to close, the Frontrunner Mallace Pallace which is noted as a very well known and loved page by the BNO was deleted because, according to Wiki Officials, "had nothing to do with the site and is inappropriate".

However, many speculate that this was a mere political move as the MGG came to a close rather than just some rightful deletion. Supporters cite the fact that no page that previously won the FAOTW should be deleted, backed up by the fact that Katbluedog, former Wiki President, upheld the same reasoning back in October of 2012. Supporters also question the legitimacy of the innaprorpiate claim and also note the suspicious timing of its deletion; if it was so inappropriate (and it hadn't been edited in a while), why was it deleted then, so close to the MGG Closing?

Those who back Wiki Officials, noted that there is NO official ruling that FAOTW winners cannot be deleted (disregarding author request), and that the timing had nothing to do the MGG, just that it was a matter of coincidence. Chat Language Vote: Failed Twice over Already proposed by wiki member Blake Stewart, a bill concerning the idea of unrestricted chat and the freedom to use unquestionably inappropriate (by world standards) words do has been proposed and filibustered twice now. While the second proposal is a more revised and favorable version for Wiki Officials, it still meets much opposition. Wiki Progressives pushed for it's passing in April for various reasons, not the least of which was basic freedoms.

The first attempt by Blake was met with generally favored opinion by the public, however, none from the administration. After pointing out serious flaws, Wiki President Parax delivered the final blow to the flawed bill.

The second bill, proposed by long-time progressive Lord Andrew Mallace, attempted to fix the flaws. While many agree it was a better proposal, it still failed. In the beginning, it was met with nearly untouched support. G-man. and Nults McKagan then brought up the idea of "what-if" the wiki continued to prosper under new games like POR. While the public still argued that we are mature enough and that moderation is very active on the wiki, the attempts failed to convince the administration, and nearly every support turned to an oppose.

Others stated the officials simply wanted to stay with the "traditional" path. The threat of losing key, active members looms over the administration, and such strong legislation could warrant the end of the wiki. New games, like POR, could be the only chance of revival for wiki activity, though the public opinion, demonstrated by Ned Edgewalker's blog, is that it will not succeed. Some wiki members are fine the with lessened activity and community now, but it is the job of the administration to ensure the wiki's continued survival and success.

Debate is still open... but it looks like the Wiki will have to wait for another time to see unrestricted chat. Title Article Title Article

Birthdays & Events Pending SSC & Community Votes
 * Voxelplox - May 2nd
 * William Brawlmartin - May 4th
 * Keira Kinover-Mar - May 16th
 * Ned Edgewalker - May 23rd
 * Chat: Language (SSC) - 4-0 Oppose