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Issue.13 14Oct2007 Price: 0Fables. Election Special!


Out with the Old!

It’s election time again, and, after a seemingly endless stretch in the Mayoral mansion, Chinaren is finally moving out!

Crowds of IFians flocked to the Mayoral residence to show their dismay at the news, waving placards of support for our beloved nearly-ex mayor, with notices like:

‘And don’t come back!’

As well as…

‘Finally!’

The Mayoral office thanks these supporters for their kind words, and assures the general populace he will still be present in IF, and donations for a retirement fund are now being accepted.

Two candidates have thrown themselves into the hat to replace our beloved orange friend at the top.

Crunchyfrog and NeverNeverGirl are now parading themselves around town in an effort to win support. Full page spreads will soon be available from all adult bookstores, assuming the hidden cameras work.

Our intrepid reporter was hauled out of his chair and told to do some work for a change. He finally agreed and here is his report:

~~

I first came across NeverNeverGirl, or NeNe as she likes to be called, sitting in the overseer’s chair in a large establishment, which appeared to have a large number of scantily clad ladies speaking to strange men. This seemed to be some kind of business with obviously innocent transactions ongoing.

I was ushered into NeNe’s presence, shown to a chair and plied with some kind of drink as I posed my questions to her…

What would your priority be as Mayoress?

As Mayoress my main priority would be IF herself. Maintaining her integrity and her core values is integral to ensuring her longevity.

I believe that taking the time to read each new SG and responding to most posts is very important, IF is a place where writers come to enter into dialogue with other writers and develop their skills. Ensuring the continued flow of SGs (helping them to increase in momentum and popularity) through constructive criticism and discussion with various writers through PM or in IF chat is something that I consider to be vital to the running of IF.

Encouraging, Inspiring and Motivating – these are my priorities.


Do you have any new initiatives planned?

I would really love to get a regular SG review section happening. Maybe have two or three different IFians contributing with their reviews of works, interviewing different IFians about topics and generally rallying interest and support for SGs… oh wait isn’t that the IFquirers role? Hmm

I would also like to see some more regulations when it comes to moderators. In regards to periods of tenureship and if they become inactive without notice for a specified period they lose this appointment. It is important to ensure that those who are active are recognised for this, there is a lot more that goes on below the surface of IF than a lot of people realize/know. Also I believe that perhaps an age requirement may be necessary for Modship. Mods are supposed to regulate forum behaviour and I don’t feel it’s appropriate for the younger mods to encounter and censor some posts when they are of an age with those whom these posts are being censored from.

A further point that I think needs to be addressed is the adult content that is available to our younger members. While I don’t particularly believe in censorship it is my opinion that perhaps a warning isn’t sufficient enough a deterrent. I believe it may be in our best interest (as we have already lost members whose parents deemed some content inappropriate) to set up an inquiry of sorts into the best way to ensure that those for whom such works would be unsuitable are protected and not privy to them. I have already discussed this with other citizens and have received a mixed response but the majority perceive such an inquiry as being a necessary evil.



What do you think is the best thing about IF?

To me, purely as NeverNeverGirl, the best thing about IF has been the chance to meet and work with some really wonderful people. Reading the works of other writers and truly feeling that you are getting in on the ground floor of some of the future Big Names is very heady. I have found the IF experience to be Crazily Addictive.


Would you like to say a few public words about your opponent?

Crunchy is a great IFian. She is friendly, helpful and extremely insightful. I have found that the more she writes MT the more her ability as a writer has grown. She is truly mastering her craft and shows an exceptional ability too embrace the treacherous curves that DPs can throw at us. I also consider her to have a clear and level head on her shoulders and would consider no other nominee for mayoral duties as big a threat.

Overall the frog rocks!



What style of rule do you plan for your time in office? Ruthless and dictatorial like that orange bogger, or a more kind, gentle time?

My time in Office? *ponders this question seriously* IF has such a great vibe right now, everyone gets along well, the SGs are wonderful and there is a really excellent flow of traffic.

I would like to think that my time in office would be just a continuation of the great things that Ren started. Like the Administrator that comes in after the War and maintains harmony between the new and old as well as ensuring the future stability by enforcing the groundwork already laid.

Plus I like to think I am fun and approachable not mysterious, enigmatic or unapproachable.



Any general comment for the reading public?

In all honesty IF has come to mean more to me than I ever thought she would. Being her Mayoress would be a major honour that I couldn’t begin to vocalize. Regardless of the outcome of this election I love you all and your individual traits/personalities. I can’t see myself going anywhere for a long time so you might as well embrace that which is Ne.

Viva La IF!



At this point I became confused for some reason, and woke up outside on the street without my wallet.

Next morning, I found my way to the impressive residence of Crunchy Frog, where I was given a rather brutal strip search by green leather clad large men, before being thrust before a plant-like throne where I submitted my questions from a prone position on the floor…

What would your priority be as Mayoress?

To ensure that IF continues to be the great place it is today.


Do you have any new initiatives planned?

I will be looking for new ways for moderators to promote the activities in their respective forums.


What do you think is the best thing about IF?


The citizens! We make IF what it is.


Would you like to say a few public words about your opponent?

In the short time Nene has been with us she has made some astounding contributions to IF. Nene has mentored newbies and junior members, and through collaboration with more established writers, has produced some great works. She helps the Review Board with critiquing and promoting New Storygames and has a good presence around the forums. She has done wonders for HEM since she became moderator there. Nene is an outstanding citizen and a worthy Mayoral candidate. And of course she writes some great SG's!


What style of rule do you plan for your time in office? Ruthless and dictatorial like that orange bogger, or a more kind, gentle time?



I am probably more of a Jean-Luc Picard to Chinaren's Kirk in the way that I manage things.

Make it so!



Any general comment for the reading public?

Yeah, read my Storygame!

Seriously though, City of IF is a wonderful concept. It has opened doors of possibility. Citizens actively help one another to improve their skills, and the standards are rising as a result. Newbies are quickly made welcome. I am proud to be a part of it.


After this question I was forcibly escorted from the premises and ejected into the street.



Linear District Now Open for Business!

The all new Linear District is now open for business, with the Arena for competitions, Crit corner for those all important Critiques, and of course, Linear lane, for those non DP stories.

Check things out down there now!


Auction Madness continues!

Several happening auctions are er, happening in the Marketplace. IF auction 10 is up for an exclusive item of IF Gear! In the meantime, a new initiative. There shall be a banner ad for SGames viewable by all. So if you want a little more exposure, get down there and bid right now!


Summer slump comes late?

After a buzzing summer, a sudden slump has hit IF, rendering the streets quiet. The mayor urged all citizens to remain calm. He reassured the remaining populace that the population would once more return.


Roundup.








Latest!

SGotM!

In a hard fought race, Chinaren’s Wrath tied with Messy’s Bunnies of Somewhere to both be promoted into their own forums in HEM.

Well done to both!


Top Favorites!

Chianren’s Tired of Death remains at number one with 25 Faves, an increase of one from last month.

Zephyr’s ever popular Sgame, Superhuman, has dropped off the radar, to be replaced by Magicians’ touch with 13 faves, up two.

Avarice, follows closely, with 12 faves.

Equal fourth position is shared by four SGames with 5 Faves each.

The all new Drake Raiders by Lebrenth is new in, with an old, old Sgame: A Fronte Praecipitium a Tergo Lupi once more raising it’s head. Nenners’ popular Sgame: Barry the Normal retains it’s position, with another newcomer, Chinaren’s latest SGotM Wrath.


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