Well for starters we should have a system that dead accounts can't run for SM. In my state there is a bimbo running for SM for over a year now and she hasn't been active for 9 months. She usually gets only 5 votes or so. But in my low populated state 5 votes is a lot. We now even have an SM that is almost completely inactive. She logs on 4x a year or so.
2. Contests - I like the idea of making this SM-only. This way, if a player has a nice idea for a contest, they can talk to the representative of their state and host it together - contests, connecting people! :DAre you saying that only SMs would have the ability to host contests? I don't personally like the idea - I feel like it may discourage people from hosting contests. What if the SM refuses to allow someone to host a contest, even if it doesn't break any rules, or solely based on personal bias against the player? What if players do not feel comfortable working alongside their SM? Not saying that these scenarios would happen, but it is possible unfortunately.
Also, I know some regular users don't want or are too shy to ask the admins for prizes. Since the State Ministers supposedly communicate with the admins more, it should be easier for us.I definitely agree with this point, if I understand what you've said correctly. You mean SMs should have the ability to ask admins for prizes if users feel uncomfortable for any reason, right? Or SMs should have the ability to assign prizes? I don't think we could get them to agree to the latter, but possibly the former. I have a bit of mixed feelings about the former, but I think if done correctly it would be really beneficial as a whole.
Are you saying that only SMs would have the ability to host contests? I don't personally like the idea - I feel like it may discourage people from hosting contests. What if the SM refuses to allow someone to host a contest, even if it doesn't break any rules, or solely based on personal bias against the player? What if players do not feel comfortable working alongside their SM? Not saying that these scenarios would happen, but it is possible unfortunately.Just because I like an idea it doesn't mean that it will happen by default. An idea could be liked by every player here and still could not happen; so every opinion is welcome here, this is why it's a discussion :D I like the State Minister Fashion Contest idea as well - and maybe smaller states could do it together, or one small state alongside with a larger state.
Maybe it would be better for SMs to be able to host something similar to PBFC but on a smaller scale, for each state individually? Say at the beginning of their SM term they host a state poll for a theme, and then host a contest with the winning theme that is only for state members. I think if something like that were implemented it would achieve the same goal of connecting people while giving SMs a bit more responsibility. I would suggest only having one or two of these per term so as not to conflict too heavily with PBFC and other contests.
I think it would make a lot of sense since the main contest of the site is the Prime Bimbo Fashion Contest, we could have State Minister Fashion Contests as well!
I definitely agree with this point, if I understand what you've said correctly. You mean SMs should have the ability to ask admins for prizes if users feel uncomfortable for any reason, right? Or SMs should have the ability to assign prizes? I don't think we could get them to agree to the latter, but possibly the former. I have a bit of mixed feelings about the former, but I think if done correctly it would be really beneficial as a whole.Here I meant that the SM would ask the admin for prizes. It would be nice to be able to assign prizes, but it could easily be abused. Maybe if we have a monthly limit on how much we can give out :D
Yeah, that is the reason I have mixed feelings about it :( Not everyone is trustworthy with that kind of responsibility. I think your idea of having a monthly limit is a good balance. It would make things much easier considering the team bimbo members with this ability are not always available in a timely manner to confirm prizes.I definitely agree with this point, if I understand what you've said correctly. You mean SMs should have the ability to ask admins for prizes if users feel uncomfortable for any reason, right? Or SMs should have the ability to assign prizes? I don't think we could get them to agree to the latter, but possibly the former. I have a bit of mixed feelings about the former, but I think if done correctly it would be really beneficial as a whole.Here I meant that the SM would ask the admin for prizes. It would be nice to be able to assign prizes, but it could easily be abused. Maybe if we have a monthly limit on how much we can give out :D
I like the State Minister Fashion Contest idea as well - and maybe smaller states could do it together, or one small state alongside with a larger state.I agree! Something akin to the Bimboland's Beauty Pageant hosted by FWN and the SMs where we all worked together to come up with themes, example outfits, and voted together for the smaller states maybe.
What is Ximbo land ?
The Internet republic of Ximbo lands is the worlds first Internet republic.
What is its mission?
To unite the world.
Where is MissBimbo.com? Miss Bimbo was much better than this site.
The Internet republic of Ximbo land was created by Miss Bimbo herself and is its more
intelligent successor. The old site was for junior bimbos. This site is for intelligent Ximbos.
What is the national flag of Ximbo land?
When was the Internet republic of Ximbo land
founded
2007
What is the capital city of the Internet republic of
Ximbo land?
Bimbo City
How many states make up the internet republic of
Ximbo land?
There are 6 states that make up the internet republic of Ximbo lands. They are
Atheistia, Freethinkerland, Reasonopia, Agnostica, Secville, and Antitheocra. Bimbo City is the neutral administrative
capital and is its own city zone. Boob Island is the home of the President of the Internet republic of Ximbo land
What is a Ximbo citizen?
A ‘Ximbo’ or ‘Ximbo citizen’ is a member of the internet republic of Ximbolands
community.
How can I become a Ximbo citizen?
In order to become a citizen of Ximboland you must first pass the Ximbolands citizens
test. It is free to become a Ximbo citizen.
What is a Ximbo senator?
A Ximbo senator is a senior member of the Internet republic of Ximbo land. Only senators
are eligible to put themselves forward for election to become State Ministers and then ultimately the Prime
Ximbo.
Who is the Prime Ximbo?
The Prime Ximbo is the democratically elected head of the Internet republic of Ximbo
land.
Where does the Prime Ximbo live?
The Prime Ximbo lives in the Pink House for the 4 month term they are in office.
I want to become Prime Ximbo. How do I do
that?
Any Ximbo citizen can become Prime Ximbo using the democratic process. Its a 3 stage
process from Senator>State Minister> Prime Ximbo. All Ximbo citizens can vote in general elections but in order to
put themselves forward to become Prime Ximbo they must first become a Ximbo senator. All Ximbo senators are
electable as state ministers. State Minister elections take place every 4 months also. Only state ministers are eligible
to then become the Prime Ximbo.
Can I become Prime Ximbo more than once?
Yes a Ximbo can hold the position of Prime Ximbo for 3 terms max.
How often do elections take place?
The Internet republic of Ximbolands holds elections every 4 months for Prime Ximbo and 4
months for State Minister.
Where do important discussions take place?
The Forum.
What is the treasury/Prime Ximbos salary?
The treasury/salary is the bank account of the Internet republic of Ximbo land. This figure
is transferred to the paypal account of the Prime Ximbo at the end of their 4 month term in charge.
How is the treasury calculated?
The treasury is funded by the Ximbo citizens.
A percentage of the money paid by Ximbo citizens via Paypal and SMS is transferred into the Ximbo treasury.
The rest is wisely used for further game development.
What's the national colour of Ximbo land?
Pink
How old must I be in order to become a Ximbo land
citizen?
Anyone over the age of 18 are welcome to become a Ximbo citizen.
When are the national holidays of Ximbo
land?
Jan 1st New years day
Feb 12th Darwin day
Feb 14th Lovers day
March 8th Womens day
March 21st Spring solstice
April 13th The Hitchslap Day (Christopher Hitchens birthday)
May 3rd National day of reason
June 21st World Humanist Day
Aug 2nd The Internet republic of Ximbo land national day
Sep 21st Peace one day
Dec 25th Newtons birthday
What is the currency of Ximbo land?
The Ximbo Dollar (B$). Currently it is pegged in value to the US$
Who is the President of Ximbo land?
Miss Bimbo is the president of Ximbo land. She founded the bimbo nation in 2007 after
escaping the tyranny, bigotry and and conservatism of the old world. You can read more about her here
and here