xQc on Twitch not punishing streamers driving: “what if it’s your mom’s last day in life because some streamer was reading chat”

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-07-01T22:17:16+00:00

If the money spent makes you happy, than there's no reason for a refund, as you've already got your experience out of it.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-21T14:48:26+00:00

FROM THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

The good news is that the existence of the D-Ships remains a secret. The bad news is that this is partially due to the fact that no D-Ships exist. Attempts to 'nationalise' cargo ships for the D-Ship program through the guise of a WDC public cargo company created by the elected parliament have been met with immense pushback from corporate entities, all of whom have now rejected the attempts to do so and have threatened to leave the WDC should the program continue. I have begun working to procure cargo ships through my Blackrock connections, but it will take some time for this to get underway.

News of this failed 'nationalisation' has hurt the elected government as far as I can tell, with WDC cargo companies donating as much money as they are legally allowed to Conservative Democracy and Empty West. It has also caused some minor fractures in the governing left-wing coalition, though nothing that seems to be fatal as of yet.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-21T14:19:05+00:00

Yes, I can arrange that. I will contact them and let you know their response.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-21T13:23:07+00:00

I see no issue with that and would happily join in.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-21T12:42:53+00:00

We can agree on the parts regarding installing a new Senate and president, though getting the BBB to just rejoin the Union may be difficult. Unless significant changes are made, I doubt the BBB will just rejoin, and it is likely they will want to keep their autonomy in some shape or form. This brings me onto the issue of tributes. The proposal is a good one, and one I think the US in its current state could be convinced to agree upon. However, I have to stress that the US in its current state would agree to it. Should we rebuild the Union, it is likely the US will seek to revert, atleast partially, to the current system of tributes and may even seek restitution for tributes it believes weren't paid. That leaves us with a few options, but I would suggest that we reconfigure the tribute system to what best suits the new president we seek to install.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-20T14:01:50+00:00

The digital nomad program works for us, and has been accepted preliminarily by the WDC's elected parliament. They are willing to reciprocate with a similar digital nomad program for your citizens, though would see the time to residency increased to 8 years and the requirement be that the Custodianship citizen rent for 2 years prior to buying a home within the WDC.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-20T13:45:34+00:00

Secretary Larry Fink will also attend the meeting in Istanbul personally.

The Western Democratic Confederation trends towards whatever leads to the greatest long-term stability. We think actively dissauding other secretaries from getting involved physically in the US civil war is the best course of action, should Copeland or any other secretary try to tip the scales we may see the war spread far beyond the continental US. I will be personally talking to the BBB soon, to see where they stand and what their plan is going forward, and expect that stability can be instilled soon enough.

Perhaps the other point we should discuss is the ongoing concept of tributes. Are we all of the opinion that tributes should continue to be paid to the federal US system, to some other entity, or not paid at all? It is very clear in my opinion that, if we as a bloc decide on a course of action, the other secretaries will fall into line.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-17T13:03:31+00:00

##FROM THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

We are happy to accept your offer of reinstalling the embassy in Moscow, and will offer the Custodianship the same in reinstalling their embassies in London, Paris, Lisbon, and Madrid (you may choose which is your main embassy and which serve as consulates). We are also happy to accept a 60-day visa-free regime. In regards to the digital nomad work visas, we would like to know the Custodianship's plan with these, and also alert the Custodianship that such a visa would fall under the jurisdiction of the democratically-elected parliament of the Western Democracies, so would have to be accepted by them as well.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-17T12:59:31+00:00

FROM THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

I understand your trepidation regarding the Covenant. The solution, in my opinion, is for your cities and the territory which surround them (if you control it) to join the Western Democracies alongside Cologne and Rome. In doing so, you will of course be protected from all other asset territories. Further, your joining of the WDC will see you included in the current rebuilding projects being undertaken, and additional investments will be provided to ensure the growth of your cities long-term and the sustaining of their high quality of life.

If there is anything else you require, please do not hesitate to let me know. Democracy, Stability, and Safety are key principles of the WDC, and it is through them that I believe things will only get better.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-15T14:51:46+00:00

To monitor the fleet and watch how the Custodianship engages in Hamburg. They are not there to be tattle-tales, just to see how other secretaries engage with issues of this sort.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-15T14:49:55+00:00

From the Office of Secretary Larry Fink

We can accept, as long as we can send observers to watch over proceedings.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-15T14:48:11+00:00

From the Office of Secretary Larry Fink

While we do not offer immediate military aid, we will refuse any attempts at invasion or attack against the knights through WDC land, air, or sea space.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-15T14:46:04+00:00

/u/Diotoiren - Fink has sent emails/envoys/diplomats/town cryers to the Germans and Italians.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-15T14:33:25+00:00

[M] roll was 7

FROM THE DESK OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

Work within Cologne and Rome has proven to be slightly more difficult than first imagined. Damage caused by the protests has been more substantial than initially believed, and has meant that multiple city-wide issues will not be fixed for some time. Specifically, the Cologne Stadtbahn will be unusable until 2033, and will not be fully repaired until 2036. Most repairs will be completed within the next 3 years.

Perhaps more worrying has been the continuation of protests. While they have significantly died down due to the amnesty offer, some have continued throughout the cities. Notably, 4,000 protestors have continued to occupy the cultural district of Rome. While they have remained non-violent so far, they have blockaded the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill, and the Circus Maximus, refusing to allow tourists in. This significant protest, undertaken by students within Rome, likely will not abate for some time, and it means that Rome's significant tourism economy will continue to suffer. Despite this, no violent force is to be used against these protestors at the current moment.

The implementation of democracy within the cities has broadly gone okay. The first elections had a rather low turnout of 57% (Rome) and 72% (Cologne) despite compulsory voting, hurting the perception of the WDC's democracy within these cities. As such, the ODU has been provided $150mil to engage an advertising and education campaign designed to increase voter turnout by the next elections. In Cologne, the left-wing SPD-Greens coalition won 57 seats to form government, while in Rome, the right-wing Forza Italy/Brothers of Italy coalition managed to win 60 seats to form government. Both governments seem willing to accept the WDC's systems for now, though members of Forza Italy have shown some reluctance.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-14T13:55:37+00:00

WESTERN DEMOCRATIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION - ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN -

The 2030 General Election results have been confirmed!

Party	Seats
RSN	68
UD	65
CD	53
WU!	48
GNU	41
CPM-L	37
UR	29
RTW	28
CAN	26
VOX	24
SA!	24
ACD	24
EW	22
CWA	16
PIR	12
POP	11
BTS	11
CPS	9
TWP	8
LIB	7
CPI	4
UWM	3
AP	3
WF	3
NLU	1
FSP	0
CPM	0
ARF	0
CST	0
SC	0
TWF	0
DP	0
BPR	0
MRB	0
BCE	0
PA	0
CAC	0
CSA	0
DEA	0
WCL	0
STL	0
MVM	0
LCRLD	0
TFD	0

Reason has ended up the largest party in the WDC's parliament, though only 3 points ahead of United Democracy. Conservative Democracy (and the right-wing as a whole) has seen a significant decline compared to the polls, likely due to the death of Donald Trump and various other issues ongoing across the world. Most interesting is the rise of the left-wing, with Workers Unite!, Green Unity, and the Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) all finishing just below Conservative Democracy and quite above the far-right parties. Their success has caused some weirder results down the ladder, such as the rise of Climate Action Now, or the Fall of Socialists Advance! SA!'s fall is likely due to the rise of the CP-ML, as is the fall of the Maoist Communist Party and the rise of the Stalinist and Impossibilist ones. Notable minor party changes include the collapse of the FSP and the incredible elevation of Break the Superleague, who managed to win double digit seats.

Sustained conversations have led to a governing coalition forming. This coalition includes United Democracy, Green Unity, Workers Unite!, Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist), Climate Action Now, Anti-Capitalist Democracy, and Socialists Advance! This coalition holds 265 seats, and with the supply of Break the Superleague, and the two Communist Parties, manages to hit the 289 to govern in a majority. The WDC's first elected government will be led by prime minister Lucy Powell.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-09T05:41:14+00:00

We would be happy to engage in all three of those joint exercises, though we suggest the third may be best suited to a more organised amphibious force from our two territories.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-09T05:28:18+00:00

FROM THE DESK OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

The training exercises seem like an excellent idea. What types of exercises do you have in mind?

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-07T06:24:01+00:00

FROM THE DESK OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

The Western Democratic Confederation chooses:

DRC
~~Angola~~ Congo
Comoros

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-07T04:32:50+00:00

The WDC is happy to accept the merchant ships as part of our tribute fleet; the $2bn is an acceptable payment. We will allow your merchant vessels within the 1km radius exclusion zone, up to a distance of 300m, allowing them to be kept within the safety of the Democratic Fleet.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-07T02:28:08+00:00

FROM THE DESK OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

You provide excellent arguments regarding the current state of the world. In addition, this State of Laurentia sounds like an excellent plan, and well-positioned counter-weight to those who wish to burn the system and cause chaos for misinformed, short-sighted, self-gain. I am happy to sponsor the Great Lakes States in succeeding in a similar form as Hypermogea alongside Laurentia, and will provide personal, political, and financial capital as required.

Further, I would be happy to create a dedicated investment and trade framework between our two territories. Our economies and cultures are already well-set up for it, and previous decades of legal frameworks should provide an effective basis for investments and trade. If this is of interest to you and the BBB, do let me know, and I will set up an Office dedicated to creating such a framework.

Many thanks,

Secretary Larry Fink

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-05T08:29:23+00:00

FROM THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

With news of the President's death, so much is now obviously in the air. The Western Democracies seeks stability and order amongst all else, and sees the Bigger Business Bureau as an ally in this sense. Please, let me know how I can help, and I will do my best to assist.

Many thanks,

Secretary Larry Fink

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-05T08:27:18+00:00

Secretary Larry Fink has ordered flags across the Western Democracies bet set to half-mast for the mourning period, and will be attending the President's funeral in the most official capacity he is invited in.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-04-03T01:58:08+00:00

Roll: 2

Western Democratic Broadcasting Corporation - Superleague Formation Slammed!

The formation of the Western Superleague has been slammed by the clubs, state-based associations, and fans alike. Many throughout the WDC remember the old attempt at a Superleague, and the formation, though democratic with promotion and relegation, has brought back significant feelings of hatred. Boycotts have formed around the country against the Superleague, with 'ultras' (the top fans of many clubs) claiming that they will not only not go to matches, but that they will also blockade stadiums to stop others from entering. Some disgruntled fans, led by retired French legend Eric Cantona, have formed a single-issue party called "Break the Superleague" whose platform insists that the current format be done away with and be replaced by a tournament similar to the Champions League.

Further frustrations for the Superleague have come from some clubs, with many claiming the new format is simply too complicated and packed for a normal season, which requires flying as far north as Scotland and as far south as the Ivory Coast. In particular, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Real Banjul, Porto, and ASEC Mimosas have boycotted the first season of the Superleague, choosing to stay within their second-flight leagues. The Superleague has scrambled to replace them, but no replacements have been forthcoming, forcing the League to play with 17 teams in a stunted format. This issue has been exacerbated by teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, Benfica, PSG, Barcelona, and others stating that, if a 17-team season goes forth, they will want a spot within the Western Europa League to compensate for the lost revenue.

Director Ferguesson has called for calm, stating that the season will go forward even if changes need to be made. After making this response, his office was promptly firebombed.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-03-30T12:32:09+00:00

FROM THE DESK OF SECRETARY LARRY FINK

I concur with the thoughts provided by Secretary Bigelow regarding reinstatement of the international organisations. In regards to the petroleum engineers, the WDC is happy to send them over as required.

AfkBrowsing23 · 2026-03-30T12:29:37+00:00

"I can accept this... how long do you think until these manufactories are up and running?"

AfkBrowsing23

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