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[fionnuisce]

I can't help but notice a handful of people actually following along with that little collar-based rebellion only just mentioned on this very network.

You're all idiots. Allow me to outline the problems with this ill-conceived notion.

I: 'But we didn't need check-ups all last month!'

This is a true statement, I will concede that point. However. Consider that last month, Ruana was in control of this tower. And consider if you will the idea (which I have not yet seen contradicted) that she is the most powerful of the current administration. Have we any reason not to theorize that perhaps she was maintaining us herself through some means of which we are unaware?

As I've previously stated, I trust basically nothing I see or experience in this tower while she is in control. Least of all after that incident with the wireframes. For all we know, she has the ability to keep us functioning without sleep or collar check-ups for the entirety of her month if not longer.

II: 'The collars themselves are probably just limiting us!'

No. That's stupid. You don't know what these collars do any more than I do. Now, if you want to stop doing what's been keeping us alive (for a given value of the word) and functioning? That's your choice. But don't pass it off as some high and mighty brilliant revolution instead of the blind idiocy that it is.

Now, maybe this will work. As I just said, I have no idea what these collars actually do. However, I find there are far better ways to rebel than 'let's all stop doing the thing that probably maintains us!' When you have solid evidence that the collars are limiting our souls or powers? I'll acknowledge that and admit some course of action should be taken. Until then, you're grasping on to anything labeled 'rebellion' that you can find, even when it's a stupid idea.

III: 'We have to fight against this tower somehow!'

You're absolutely right. Of course we can't stand idle in this place or simply accept the way it functions. But tell me this: Which of the current administrators has shown any benevolence towards us?

Now tell me this: Which administrator is currently in control?

Hint: They're the same administrator.

Now do you think it wise to stage your grand ill-conceived rebellion while this place lies under the jurisdiction of the one administrator who seems to be at all sympathetic to us? Do you really want to risk alienating him completely due to the actions of a small and stupid group? If you must try this suicidal foolishness, stage it during Jason's or Ruana's months. Remember them? You know, the ones that actively make us suffer?

I won't argue that we need to fight back, because anyone with a brain can see that. But choosing one's battles is a wise course of action, as is not fighting that battle stupidly and with no information.

Edited to add: We have solid proof of retrieval units following individuals around. Now while I think that a consequence of fighting against this place, do you really wish to draw their attention doing something you have no proof will succeed to begin with, rather than fighting a battle there's some slightly better chance of winning?

IV: You're All Going To Get Yourselves Killed.

I should say the title of this section speaks for itself. However, if this works, you need to realize it will do so through dumb blind luck. More likely those participating in this will suffer, die whatever value of death you feel like assigning to this place, or any other list of unpleasant possibilities. So don't come crying to me if and when that happens, because I'll just say 'I told you so' and probably laugh derisively.

In summary? All of you engaging in this little collar boycott are either ill-informed, stupid, or both. I would advise those of you with intellect or common fucking sense to dissuade those showing interest in this. I think I've covered the most urgent and pressing points. If there are any questions, comments, or smart remarks of 'what the hell do you know', please leave them here or in the mailbox of Lord El-Melloi II. I'm not hard to find.

Comments

[colonial]

it's ok if it's not a flawless one as long as there is one

[fionnuisce]

'Flawless' was the wrong word for me to use. What I'm trying to say is that you can't just pull an idea out of a hat and expect it to work. People are going to suffer or worse if that's our only course of action in determining how to fight.

[colonial]

aren't people already being hurt alot?

[fionnuisce]

That doesn't mean devising a plan that will likely make them suffer even more.

[colonial]

zo's nice, right? if he's nice he won't hurt people who did what they were told

[fionnuisce]

That viewpoint is too narrow. It's not a matter of whether or not he'll retaliate himself.

What if the others decide to convince him that since we fought back on his watch, maybe we're not worth being sympathetic to? If they do and it works, there goes the last administrator that openly doesn't have it in for us.

And even if that doesn't happen, it's unfair to cause such trouble at a time when our only ally--however slight--is in control. We don't know how he could handle it or if he even has any ability to. Last time he didn't seem to have control over so much as the weather, and we're just assuming he can compensate for any potential fallout or ill effects this concept could have?

It's not fair to lay this ridiculous idea on the table when our only definite ally among the administrators is in control of the Tower. Simple as that.

[colonial]

if he thinks we're bad for getting mad about getting turned into monsters and cut up and killed a bunch of times then he's not an ally
and I thought we were trying to do something they can't handle? doing stuff they can handle IS dumb cause it doesn't do anything at all

[fionnuisce]

You're missing the point. Ruana at least could likely make him believe as much. And do you really want to rebel against the only administrator we even have reason to believe is on our side? I can't believe I have to spell out 'this is stupid' for people!

[colonial]

well I guess we could do it next month but we'd probably all get cut up so I think less people would do it then

[fionnuisce]

If they're willing to risk their lives this month but not the next, what does that say about their conviction?

[colonial]

we should let them help this month if they're too scared to help next month

[Baby logic is very simple.]

[fionnuisce]

That's not how it works.

[colonial]

why not?

[fionnuisce]

It just isn't.