[network] @ASolomons; audio, evening of 205 [open]

[devoutish]

A couple of nights ago, Charles brought up a very good point. I'm sure you've all seen it by now. And I think that even if no one but the explorers is taking the food and supplies left, he's shed some light on an important issue to consider for the future.

[There's a creak of a chair as he adjusts, still struggling to get comfortable with his broken ribs.]

So what I'm suggesting here, right, is a system of accountability. Those of us who are leaving supplies will leave our contact information - names and usernames, with a request to give us a ring when supplies are taken. And that, yeah, that'll serve two purposes. One, it'll let us know when a supply point is running low and needs to be restocked. And two, if many things are disappearing without any messages to us, it'll let us know that something might be going on that needs to be looked into.

I, for one, would very much like to know if the supplies meant for the explorers are being misappropriated.

[He gives a significant pause here, wanting that to sink in. It's no coincidence that this is coming right on the heels of House's post about him. If anyone who isn't exploring new areas is taking food and supplies that are being left, he wants them to know that he specifically is paying attention.]

Now - it's true that things aren't very centralized here. Yeah, there hasn't been much communication. And therefore, I think that most of us are gonna be understanding towards those that might have taken things out of ignorance - not knowing that they were meant only for people traveling into unexplored areas, where useful tools might be especially needed and town-provided food might be hard to get to. But I would hope that now that this has been made clear by both Charles and myself, you'll all keep this in mind for the future - and, of course, return any supplies you might have taken that haven't already been used up.

Thank you.

[He cuts the feed.]

Comments

[peacemongering]

Hardly. I simply don't believe the need to stop a thief, only record a detailed description.

I assume in cases of thievery, you have exceptional methods of deterrence.

[devoutish]

I'd prefer to stop them myself, but that's not for me to decide, is it?

[peacemongering]

Why not?

[devoutish]

This here is a suggestion, not a declaration of leadership. Trying to lead Norfinbury as a whole would be hell on Earth, not to mention futile.

[peacemongering]

Has it been tried before? Leading, I mean? Or are you just not the leadership type and wouldn't appreciate the responsibility?

[devoutish]

I'm the leadership type, but not when it comes to situations like this. Fuck no, you couldn't pay me.

I'm sure it's been attempted before. I'm also sure it hasn't succeeded.

[peacemongering]

You mean dire situations of survival where no one can agree on anything, accusations are abound, and insanity is the only rule of thumb we can trust in?

Well, I'm certain. You did have a few leadership types that I've seen.

[devoutish]

And where we're all spread out and communicate primarily though the tablets. Yes.

[peacemongering]

If only there was an entity tracking and listening in to almost all communications from the tablets.

[devoutish]

You're suggesting I enlist the Admin in my rise to power?

[peacemongering]

You said you couldn't be paid to be a leader on this matter.

[devoutish]

And neither could I be paid to trust the Admin. I'd hope the rest of you feel the same.

[peacemongering]

As with most people, I reserve my judgement.

[devoutish]

You'd think this would be one of those exceptions.

[peacemongering]

Why?

[devoutish]

Because this is an exceptional circumstance, and the Admin is right near the head of it.

[peacemongering]

Of course the Admin is. But since you can't trust everyone here, it stands to reason you should offer the same to this entity. Could still be helpful if plied well.

[devoutish]

People are people, mate. Entities aren't. I'm gonna treat them differently.

[peacemongering]

As in you are better at judging human nature?

[devoutish]

Aren't most humans?

[peacemongering]

Some are very poor at it. Others have lost touch with their impacts. Most manage to maneuver well enough.

[devoutish]

Well, yes, of course. Most is not all.

And what about you?

[peacemongering]

We can't have everything in life.

What about me?

[devoutish]

How well do you read people?

[peacemongering]

I like to think well. Yourself?