[Anon Text]

[maskgunraid]

Guardian nominations, huh?

Huh, that's a weird way to start some sort of elections in Genessia. What are Guardians anyway?

Well, it doesn't matter. Because there's one thing I should know, I don't trust the people who will be nominated for it. And neither should you.

Comments

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[orlokbutterfly]

wow get a load of this edge lord. be careful not to cut yourself, kiddo.

if you bothered to read anything provided to you at the start, you'd know what guardians do. read a book.

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[maskgunraid]

yeah, like i ever read one. besides, guardian or president, everyone has their skeletons in their closets. you could say these respected adults are not as trustworthy as you imagined.

[orlokbutterfly]

holy shit, what are you, like, 12?

ohhh noooo! someone has ~*secrets*~! look at captain obvious over here with those world changing revelations!

guardians are a big reason why y'all aren't hobbling emotionless husks y'know. I'm just sayin.

[maskgunraid]

i'm just telling the truth, that's all. besides, i'm not the only who has secrets. me, you, a stranger, a celebrity, your friend, your brother, sister, mom, dad, uncle... you name it. there are some that are just embarrassing and some... would be traumatizing and a bit disturbed

and emotionless husks? you're not talking about those strange pods in that crazy cave, right?

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[innocent_royal]

I respectfully disagree.

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[maskgunraid]

why not?

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[innocent_royal]

Because what if the Guardian nominee is someone you are related to, by blood or marriage? Or someone you knew all your life, or for as long as you have been in Genessia?
I don't deny there are sketchy people who will try to run, but insisting no one can be trusted is too cynical.

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[maskgunraid]

it's not like i have a family or friend in genessia right now. so why do i care?

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[trollkeru]

Trust them more than someone who says not to anon. Bit cowardly isn't it?

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[maskgunraid]

i prefer to call it "calling out the truth". you have to expect me to believe that "power of trust and friendship" bullshit towards these people?

yeah, right.

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[trollkeru]

No more if people want justice some actually go out of their way publicly to make sure it happens while being public about who they are.

Also you'd be surprised at what the power of friendship can do.

[not anon]

[priceofmagic]

The Guardian system exists to protect the population here, though not everyone needs the same kind of protections.

What about them don't you trust? Do you have bad experiences with law enforcement systems back home?

Re: [not anon]

[maskgunraid]

so they are like superpowered police captains in here? huh...

[He does, but he rather limits himself with the information for now.]

a lot... all they do is just arrest the guy and put them in prison for years. not only that, these people are just hired security to the big wigs around town.

they never do anything that would "really" protect anyone.

[not anon]

[priceofmagic]

Something like that, yeah. I don't think Guardians need any special powers, but I'm sure it makes some people feel better? But for others, I'm sure it's scary.

That doesn't sound good. Arrest doesn't help if you aren't thinking about release.

What do you think the Guardians could do to "really" protect people? You don't need to immediately trust people, but I bet you could still give them great ideas.

[just a reminder Aaron's texts are still anon]

[maskgunraid]

really? i suggest they should try cracking down on some big wigs such as celebrities and stuff. you never know what kind of illegal activities they would do behind the scenes.

[Though it's not like that would really happen for all he cared.]

Unanon

[lazuline]

Hm. If you were seeking attention, it certainly seems you achieved it.

While there is truth in being careful with whom you trust, not trusting someone simply because they've chosen to run for guardianship only reflects upon you. If you have reason to cast doubt upon those who are running, you should share those reasons or perhaps consider the real reasons you feel so negatively toward these elections.

[she has chosen not to address the ridiculous "all celebrities should be investigated" nonsense she's seen elsewhere in this post.]

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[maskgunraid]

ooh... looks like i've become a celebrity in the network, huh?

and i didn't say i can't trust them if they nominate themselves as guardians or whatever. what happens if that political power got over their heads? what if they abuse them for their own personal gain?

i also think that the system running the elections are flawed as well.

[lazuline]

It is in fact what you said, so perhaps you should choose your words more carefully. The text reads "I don't trust the people who will be nominated for it"

Understandably, it is a concern that power could corrupt someone who obtains it. I have seen it myself, in fact. However, it's best to give the benefit of the doubt to those who are seeking election unless we have reasons not to. Who wins will be up to those who choose to vote—there are some candidates I've seen that I would be more likely to trust in the position just by looking at how they've answered questions.

What would you propose instead, out of curiosity? Surely since you seem convinced that this is the wrong way about it, you have an alternative to present?

[Unanon]

[fashionably_strong]

Is that you stirring up drama again, Shigaraki?

Re: [Unanon]

[maskgunraid]

shigaraki? who's that?

i'm just an innocent anon hugging my non-existent teddy bear. (ᵔᴥᵔ)

[Unanon]

[fashionably_strong]

Some jerk with a victim complex who made a video post on the network showing himself attempting to murder a teenage girl a couple of weeks ago. He makes anonymous posts now and then and complains about society, but you know what? Reading over your texts to people, I actually believe you're not him.

[Mainly for a lack of complaining about heroes.]

[So unanon]

[wonderland_vogue]

Or you can ask us questions if you're so inclined to distrust all of us. But maybe that's just my stance on the situation, I've been nothing but open with everyone here and there's nothing to hide as far as I'm concerned.

But broad generalizations like that doesn't really do anyone any good, now does it, darling?

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[maskgunraid]

ever heard of criticism, lady? even my world is having bias problems that i don't want to name.

Re: [So unanon]

[wonderland_vogue]

Pft, criticism of what? You've given no reasoning here other than "oh, I don't trust them!" We need reasons for it to be criticism.

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[justicereigns]

Why not?

You don't even know what they do. They handle threats to the cities and try to keep it falling into the literal abyss. If you like existing, you can always try to find someone better for the job.