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Originally Posted by Berael
The force that does exist to curtail the actions of others is the people who say 'no'. This has been the governing force of the majority of acting neutrals sitting around in Borealis for a long time. There are certain unsaid sets of rules that are involved with interaction in the community, if you violate those rules you either get ignored, not helped, or degraded in public. If you follow those rules you are liked, aided, and consulted with. Those rules were not made by a council or fashioned by a law making body; they evolved over the course of Neutal history on Rubi-Ka. They all come from people saying "no, I don't like that, and I’m not going to help you if you continue to do that, I might even oppose you."
This may have been true in the past. However, more and more newcomers just don’t care about these “rules” and if you really interact with people you can’t deny a certain loss of values. What is worse is that many of the older organizations, instead of opposing them, are dragged with them in this downward spiral.
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Originally Posted by Berael
The actions of the one can be seen both ways: in that they act as a neutral and they act as an individual. If my proposed edit of the manifesto is taken into account, if X random neutral goes up and whacks some OT towers then it would be seen as an act of their own volition or an act of their guild. The NLCC could not be held accountable nor could the vast neutral population, because we are not responsible for the actions of the individual.
My edit is inclusive of all who claim neutrality, but it leaves them to suffer the consiquences of their own actions.
Well, this is something I absolutely don’t agree with. Let me demonstrate this with a couple of examples:
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From: The Hypocrisy of Neutrality Aug 19th, 2003
“Neutrals have long declared themselves uninvolved in the conflict between the glorious Omni-Tek Corporation and the evil rebel Clans. However, there is a hypocrisy that exists -- a lie lived by these so-called neutrals. I would venture so far as to accuse these neutrals of being on the same level as the Clan terrorists.”
“Interesting. A neutral organization that demonstrates aggression by clearing an existing mining operation with military force, and replacing it with their own. Does anyone else see the hypocrisy here? These neutrals, who claim to be uninvolved with the planetary conflict, are in fact very much involved. They thrust themselves into the middle of the conflict with their Clan-like ideologies, and they fight against Corporate forces to secure their own secret stash of notum.“
“It is a revolting situation, and it must be dealt with appropriately. Citizens of Omni-Tek, soldiers of the superior corporate military: Do not be hesitant to strike against neutrals. In the past, they have shown their tendency to support the terrorists, and like the Clans they seek to dismantle the corporation for their own benefit. Neutrals are your enemy, just as are the Clans.”
Statement made by Phillip Ross
"As for the neutral citizens of Rubi-Ka, until now, we have been happy to leave them alone, as per their wishes. This we can no longer afford to do. The ICC, and Omni-Tek, still considers the neutral population of Rubi-Ka to be employees of the Corporation, and it is time we start reaffirming that commitment."
Statements made by High Commander Fisk
"I have absolutely no tolerance for people who lack the guts to have an opinion, and stand by it. It’s cowardly, weak, and completely dishonourable. I loathe the neutral, even more so than the Omnis. At least they believe in something."
"Indifference is a dangerous cancer that has to be cut away as early as possible, without question, and without lack of resolve. How can you ever hope to trust someone with two coats on?"
"NOTHING will ever dissuade me. Neutrals should be wiped off the planet."
From: An Interview with Simon Silverstone Feb 18th, 2004
"My views on the neutrals are somewhat the same as most of my men. They deny taking a side, and refuse to do anything to protect our planet, and now you have seen how they replaced Loren Warr's mercenaries. I thought they were trying to stay neutral, how can they stay neutral by taking millions of credits from Phillip Ross to fund their own guards who will be trained by Omni-Tek officers? Well, if they manage to pull such a thing off then I will take back my words about them being weak. But I doubt it, as Loren Warr is of Omni stock. I guess time will tell."
You see any of these speak of Wolf Brigade or IR or TU or EO or whatever neutral organization or individual? You can state in manifestos as much as you want that only individuals or organizations are responsible for their actions, for the factions this will never make any difference, they will always speak about neutrals. This is logical. You can’t honestly expect the factions to keep account of the opinions or deeds of all neutral individuals or organizations.