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| 22 Oct 2012 07:27 PM |
This is my relatively brief summation of what it means for any clan to be considered a "People's Clan", or a clan for the people who serve it. This will be divided into several arguments for what can make up such a clan, what justifies it being so, as well as the inherent weaknesses and strengths in such a system.
I) What composes a People's Clan
1) Equality- A clan of the people, for the people, should be a clan of relative equality under the eyes of the law. There is still a hierarchy, however, there will not be anarchy in a People's Clan. Rather, there will be order, and it is ideal that in such a state the members of the clan see themselves as equals, both HRs and LRs, with the exception that HRs are simply their to guide their clansmen.
2) Objectivity, on the Part of the Hierarchy- A People's Clan can only exist if the leading hierarchy is willing to recognize it as such, as well as recognize the worth of each individual member.
3) Protection of the Masses by the Hierarchy- The leaders of any clan claiming to be a People's Clan must be willing to risk their own ranks and reputations for the sake of the masses, to protect those who would otherwise be vulnerable to abusive HRs, and even leaders.
4) Understanding, on the Part of the People- In a clan where the hierarchy is so oriented to serve it's People, those masses must be willing to understand the decisions of their leaders, though should, in an ideal clan, be permitted to voice justified arguments for or against those arguments, without fear of punishment from those in power.
5) Cooperation of the HRs and LRs, in Order to Achieve Goals for the Common Good- In such a clan it is imperative that both the upper echelons and the lower ones both conceive to work together, in order to bring about resolution to situations that require solutions.
6) Willingness of Officials who have Wronged the People's Clan to Step Down- Any leader of a People's Clan who has wronged its people should, upon the requests of the people themselves, be willing to step down, that the People's Champions may lead the clan to glory.
II) On the Strengths of a People's Clan
1) Unity- The most evident benefit of any true People's Clan is somewhat universal unity against common foes. While this can be found even among the autocratic clans of the world, this force in a People's Clan is stronger, simply because the loyalty is to clan and comrade, rather than HRs in the server. They are a united force that cannot be stopped simply because the leader must leave, they fight on, and bring their clan victory.
2) Diversity- Such a clan invites diversity, and from it, those who hold undiscovered talent will often find it discovered in such a clan, and recognized by their peers. Referring to the aforementioned point on unity, this further blesses the collective, for they may put their individual passions to use without being renowned the world over for it.
3) Innovation- The collection of ideals, and the sheer number of them, can lead to stunning innovations in the clan world, including new governments, new methodology for fighting wars, new technology, and even new patterns of design. A People's Clan tends to be a force for change, or at least a renowned force, in the community.
4) Longevity of the Collective- A clan run by its people, for its people, is far more likely to leave willing and ready heirs to take up the mantle of leadership from generation to generation.
III) On the Weaknesses of the People's Clan
1) Greed- The greed of individual members for power and praise is often the singular obstacle to a People's Clan coming into existence. A hierarchy cannot give power to the masses when they themselves desire it all.
2) Cowardice, on the Part of the Hierarchy- The refusal of the hierarchy to risk rank and reputation to preserve the rights and freedoms of the people in a People's Clan will end such a clan's existence, for they oft desire power more than the well-being of their fellows, or at least a lofty political position.
3) Cowardice, on the Part of the Masses- To refuse to uphold ones own rights for fear of losing what power one has is an abomination to any clan grounded in the liberties and freedoms of a People's Society. This is an abandonment of collective and comrade.
4) Oppression- Oppression and abuse on the part of the hierarchy, coupled with the two aforementioned pieces, will bring ruin to any clan ruling itself for the People.
5) Bigotry- The refusal of HRs or LRs to understand, or attempt to understand, the interests and desires of the others will lead to the collapse of community and equality in a People's Clan.
6) The Despot- Any People's Clan who's leadership falls into the hands of a despot will, unless sufficient action is taken by the People themselves, fall into a tyrannical cycle, and the freedom of that clan's people will be at an end.
IV) Concluding Remarks
The People's Clan is a system by which great opportunity is tempered by great risk. It is a difficult task to undertake in our times, however, it is possible. The rewards are certain to outweigh the risks, on the grounds that these can influence a clan's influence in the clan world tremendously. This is not to bash upon the autocrats of our day, rather, to offer a new mindset for consideration. Good day to all, and I hope this has opened eyes to a new and wondrous possibility for you all.
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:32 PM |
| Bump, for the sake of getting the word out there. |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:33 PM |
| wij would prob be a dictatorship or something |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:34 PM |
| lot of words, anth does not like that |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:34 PM |
| I don't know enough on WIJ to speak about it, personally, though I know the are fairly autocratic. |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:37 PM |
| I didn't mean to put so many Anth. :( |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:38 PM |
idk what autocratic means
all i can tell you is that really only a circle of people are listened to by ss (i forgot the name of that government type) |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:40 PM |
| Well, you're pretty much there, then. Seems more like an oligarchy or plutocracy, but I don't know exactly how WIJ functions. Still, none of those two can be considered a "People's Clan" without great input from the People. |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:45 PM |
| False, you also forgot the tl;dr section :(. So if I understand, RoC, when it was led by Wannabet, was a People clam? |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:46 PM |
tl;dr version
You work with the People, you have a People's Clan.
You use the People, you aren't.
@Anthony
No idea. :( |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:48 PM |
| Wai-wait, so...... The only People super-clan is UAF? wooooo |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:49 PM |
| Perhaps, though I don't know enough of how the other clans at this time function to make that assumption at all. lol |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:49 PM |
Yes, this is what it means.
Romney~Ryan |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:50 PM |
SO MUCH, WORDS. Oh, yay, the tl;dr version.
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:53 PM |
This is longer than I thought it would be. But it makes sence.
~~~> TnU; The Red Aceran |
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| 22 Oct 2012 07:58 PM |
Long, but most of the words matter, lol
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| 22 Oct 2012 08:06 PM |
| Guess I'm going to have to bump this, aren't I. :( |
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| 22 Oct 2012 08:09 PM |
| UAF is about as good as it's been, new work rolling out, the People are strong...good times, we are in. |
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| 22 Oct 2012 08:10 PM |
| Easier way to put it, not VAK. |
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| 22 Oct 2012 08:12 PM |
| Not several clans that are misconceived to be "People's Clans" either. |
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| 22 Oct 2012 08:18 PM |
| Chaos is the only true answer. |
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