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Citizen #33:
James O'Neill | > > * easier for budgeting and paying employees
> > * easier to monitor time based trends
> > * easier to schedule recurring events
> > * in tune with approximate lunar calendar.
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> Here are many things which our government doesn't have to do. We dont yet have employees to pay nor things to budget... and yet I dont see how it would be easier. You're paid on the first of every month, its not much of a stretch to figure out when you're paid next.
These are not things that our government has to do... yet! Whether we do it now or not is irrelevant. To not prepare for the eventuality of having money in our government is to shoot ourselves in the foot. Frankly, I do not like pain. I like my foot just fine without a hole it. =) Eventually we will have a budget, taxes, and Talossan businesses that pay taxes and people that will schedule life in a Talossan manner. I would prefer to do it with this calender than the archaic Gregorian Calendar. Lets get used to something better. Lets use the better wheel, instead of the square one. Let Talossa promote a better more efficient way of life.
Some people are paid on the first of the month, and some, such as me and most everyone I know, are paid ever 2 weeks. Bugeting for a strict 4 week month is so much easier than with months that have fractional weeks. It will not require a stretch to figure out. Why stretch if you do have have to. Once this is adjusted to it will simplify life. It does change the way that you think about it, but also simplifies it.
> > When would we have to translate the Calendar? At this point almost never, atleast until the time comes that we have to deal with governments or entities outside of Talossa. In the mean time our citizens and government will plenty of time to get used to it. At this time there will be almost no need to translate the Calendar to "participate in Talossa". The only time it might be an issue is during Elections and things of this sort. If this is adopted well the Gregorian Dates will be included for those who are not familiar with the International Fixed Calendar.
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> If we're going to include the Gregorian dates... why not just use the Gregorian dates. PArt of my hesitancy in IFC use comes from the fact that our current notions of time and date-keeping are quite ingrained. I dont see changing it unless there are great benefits behind doing so.
I do understand. It is ingrained in our lives and it is what everyone is used to. Because it is what you are used does not mean that it is right or the best solution out there. There have been many attempts as calendar reform and why do you think they failed. Because people do not like change. People are willing to live with inefficiencies and annoyances in their lives because it is what they are used to and do not want to change or do not know how to change something. Fear, close mindedness, and obstinance are what keeps progress from happening.... or maybe I am a Crazed Zealot! =)
Why do we include the Gregorian Dates as well? To allow people to adjust to the new calendar and be able to associate the 2 calendars. You just cannot quite a calendar cold turkey like someone might be able to quite smoking. That is not realistic. It will take some time. Some time with both of the Calendars. Even if everyone in Talossa was used to it and loved it we would still need to keep a good reference for those from outside Talossa that find us interesting or wish to learn our calendar. We can start Calendar Reform Revolution.... Maybe =) I am a Crazed Zealot. Ughh!!
Let us set the standard for what a better government and life can be. Let Talossa be the new Standard. Shoot for the Stars People. Prepare for the inevtitable greatness that Talossa is destined for.
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