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I still support this idea, although it would be nice if an existing kingdom would announce a female successor (for when they do choose to step down), in leu of that, this is good.
As for the 'bad impression' stuff of having a female run kingdom, people seem to say some reactionary things, like some 'she-ra land' sort of super amazon with pink swords and 'biker chick' attitude will spring forth and cry sexism at all that stand in their way of global domination.
The statements so far, have been for a 'female run' kingdom.
I believe this thread is not about a huge female run excusive ruling class caste system written into a constitition, just a simple 'hey how about we have a female leader for a new kingdom?'
From there, the ruler can choose how to structure the leadership, by assembly, by votes, by limbo competition, monarchy to heir, (would be interesting if the Princess was assumed primarty heir than the Prince, because it is really the other way around mostly in GK)
But this could be simply based on 'first born heir', and if you RP that the daughter is the first born, well, that's female seccesion right here.
Point for consideration:
Do females in GK feel in general, somewhat on the outside of the larger social groups in GK?
If you look at a school cafeteria, do the girls hang out together in groups and at the same time the guys in their own groups?
Add to that dynamic a totalitarian leadership system (as all kingdoms here use), starting with guys in charge, they will only delegate to those they know well and trust.
Who do they know?
Those who they hang out with, who, although there always are exceptions, will mainly be guys.
So, yeah, build up a really cool RP history, background and such to a new kingdom, get people all fired up, and we'll all pull for ya to get it added.
If it adds richness to GK, who would oppose it *just* for starting with a female leader?
I think it would be good to plan out partially due to the fact that people hear 'female lead kingdom' and while it speaks volumes on the gender politics in GK, it's like saying do you want to add a boat with 'blue trim'?
It's discribing such a small component overall, it's hard to say yes or know on just that alone. There are certian female run kingdoms (where all the members RP as vampires for instance) that I would oppose, because I'd hate the details of the kingdom.
I trust Ariella, so I don't think she'd create a kingdom that's a shallow homage to Bram Stoker, and I am sure any kingdom ideas she came up with would be pretty good.
Others may not know and trust her, and thus my point about building up some of the ideas and generating some of the interest on the basis of 'new kingdom' ideas, which will happen have a female leader.
(I think Ariella could come up with some kick'n house gfx, and other interesting details)
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Lastly, harrasment does need to be trackable, punishable, and easily reportable. As every piece of communication passes through the server, it really shouldn't be that hard to do I would think. I for one will prefer a bit more lag to the 'get away with anything unless you are really unlucky' policy we have now. |