Hey there.

I'm out here to follow a Trend that seems to be going, cause that's what all the cool kids do.

Yes, I'm making my very own "Group" that in reality does fuck all but give you your own secret title and makes inside jokes. This "group" will probably grow at a very slow and Selective manner, as to be in my group you have to meet alot of criteria in certain fields.

I present to you:

The Funny Witty Guys Who Like The Streets

Or the FWGWLTS for short.

This grouo will consist of special and well rounded street speakers, Whom are good with words and discussions.

It will only consist of people whom reach my personal level of expectation. Not that it will matters that I am explaining the requirements for membership, as I will contact anyone whom I think falls into those catagories. Just don't put your hopes up of getting an Offer.

Now the benefits of having this "Group" tag are that you will shine out as a great Street speaker, as "Recruiting" will be extremely Selective. This includes any Leaders whom wish to be recognised as a Great street speaker. It will include a special link to a backstreet list verifying my own Personal acknowledgment of your acceptance into the "Group", proving your acceptance of being a great street speaker and being allowed to show the tag with pride.

A Member of The FWGWLTS.

Stumbling off the front steps of the casino and luckilly grabbing hold of a nearby Telegragh pole, i notice a flyer attached to it.....

The FWGWLTS - invite only

I best get to my typewriter, if only i could remember where my Apartment is....

Taaxxiiii!! Hick!

But... What if I'm not witty enough?

Mux pouts.

Jimmy walks up to ___________ and holds up an envelope. With a smile on his face he speaks

I was wondering how thick this envelope would have to be for me to become an honorary member of your elite group. Now I know that you require great speakers but surely to run such a vast organization as this you will need some silent partners?

I will leave this envelope here with the information on how to reach me should you be interested.

With a nod, Jimmy slowly makes his way back to his daily routine, smacking out poor schlubs

Ah, unfortunatly I stand fast on my choice to Run this Group souly based on Street Speech. Not buying into this group, but maybe you will be considered. We shall have to wait and see, and all joinings of this group will remain private other than the Update of the Backstreet list, which confirms acceptance into this Elite Group.

He smiles.

Every Batman needs his Joker. Every Superman needs his Lex Luthor.

Therefore, in opposition to this movement, I will immediately be forming The Boring, Nodding Sheep Who Congratulate Others On Their Promotions, or TBNSWCOOTP.

My group may not be able to compete intellectually with yours, but we will overcome through our massive strength in numbers. Your days are numbered, my friend. Be afraid.

I'm switching groups. I'm joining the TBNSWCOOTP. They offered donuts.

Mux LOVES donuts.

I will note that the CURRENT up to date backstreet list will always be found by looking at my own tag on my clothing.

I wish to join TBNSWCOOTP they are soooo much cooler!

The_Liar steps forward, his fedora in place, his suit scruffy and more than a little creased.

It's impossible for me to overstate how ridiculous this organisation is. The Streets merely serve as a counterfoil to relationships developed over time in the coffee shops. They're not integral to our way of life at all. Who cares if you sit in the coffee shop all day occasionally popping out to do over the nearest post office? That's where people form their opinions of you as a mafioso, and rightly so.

As for your shameless sexism, "Guys" Who Like The Streets? And then your first member is Godmother Kates... how gender confused she must be! Clear evidence that this hasn't been thought through at all!

As for your counter-group Mr Hairdresser, The Boring, Nodding Sheep Who Congratulate Others On Their Promotions, I can only assume you are trying to be facetious. People come to these streets to announce important promotions and family movements. Nodding along and congratulating people you don't know, have never interacted with, and probably never will interact with is a requirement for "showing appropriate levels of respect" to our leaders.

GaryBusey is happy to accept membership to whichever group has the most Crystal Meth.

GaryBusey may already be a member of a secret society but it happened at one of Pauly Shore's parties so GaryBusey has no idea what actually happened.  GaryBusey was more concerned with taming the Golden Eagle he was riding at the time.

The_Liar, I would like to clarify that accpetance into this group has nothing to do with coffeeshops in the least. This group is about active positive street presence, and those whom get seen as Great street speakers will be offered the opputunity to show their recognition as a great speaker. Almost like an award.

As for Sexism, Guys was not used in the literal sense, I thought that would be obvious to all but the apparent oblivious to the casual nature of this "Group"

Mr. No Name aka _______,

  I applaud your valiant efforts to help enrich the lives of those wandering these streets full of nefarious types. I believe that such an organization will only help further develop and nurture an environment where people can be eloquent. The pen is mightier than the sword! The rhetoric of the masses is merely a waste of viable oxygen that might otherwise serve some higher purpose. However, the masses shall be heard for those who control the mob are the true rulers. I do not believe that we should repress those whose diction is callous at best. Conversely, a distinguishing title for those who show the courage to dare to embark on a road to excellence shall be a badge they can proudly wear. Good luck in your endeavors of creating a coveted society to which the chosen few shall be inducted.

Regards,
Paul

If our current lifestyle shows you anything PaulVidi, it should be that the pen gets chopped to pieces by the sword. It is power that makes the rules here, not eloquent speeches and fine words. Whilst I can fully understand the frustration of the speaker in the choice being made that street presence is not a requisite for leadership, it changes nothing about the realities of the situation.

The man with the most names on his gun is going to kill the man with the most words out of his mouth every single time.

Gwarble, as this may be the case. The person with the best gun does not represent the best leader. The best leader is the one who is good with words, and leads by example with street speeches, encourages activity and has a positive attitude.

Don't get me wrong here, I'd love a worthwhile street presence to be part of the criterion when auths are considered, but it doesn't translate into strength when considered in reality. The best leader is the one who keeps his crew alive the longest. People should never lose sight of that, it is after all, the primary responsibility of any leader.

With that said, the dynamics of MafiaReturns improve significantly the more characters you have around the place. It would be a far more entertaining world if people ventured forth with opinions and did lead by example with street speeches, however it would also be far more dangerous to them and their crews if they did do this. Gauge the leaders who've had a voice in terms of longevity with those who haven't. It is rare those with the strongest voices survive long enough to achieve half of what the average mute crewleader does.

I agree with your theory that Bullets out do words in terms of suriviablity, but every leader should be striving to encourage Street presence in a respectable manner. Had I come to the streets with a Cocky abrasive attitude, I would not have lasted long, Yet I am still a decent street speaker, and I share my opinions regulary.

This is because I learned, via trial by death for generations of my bloodlines many many years ago. If I had the position to pass on valuable experience via Leading by example, I would take the oppurtunity and hopefully turn these Mute survivors into Great Street speakers whom still survive as they have learnt a manner to speak respectfully.

I disagree completely that the best leader is the one who keeps his family alive the longest. That might make for an old leader, but not the best leader. There are several leaders in recent history and even at the present time who have lived far longer than legendary leaders, and yet I cannot remember their names two weeks after they die.

Longevity does not equal talent or competence. It is not about how long you live, but what you do with the time you are given.

While you raise an extremely valid and somewhat forgotten point, even though
very obvious, i believe the pen if used correctly can last generations.

Much how the skills of a quality marksman get passed down through journals,
i believe when the pen is used properly the later generations benefits from the
used ink.

Much how my family has admired Mr Gwarbles ancestors and such the likes of
FP who are one of the anomalies that can speak his mind, annoy many people and
still walk around without a care in the world.

While it is true that as a boss you may not last as long the first time, we
must remember Rome wasn't built in a day so building quality family members
takes time sometimes generations.

I'm obviously not advocating anyone charges into the streets, flicks Deimne the v's whilst making comments about ScipitaRourke's mother. That would obviously only end in one way and it would likely be extremely hazardous to your health. Even a respectfully expressed opinion can earn you enemies and a coherent factually based argument can see you in the obits just as quickly as a 5 sentence rant about how everyone's a bastard.

The point I was trying to make is that offering any sort of opinion opens you up for disection by the competition. If I make 1000 reasons for the scrapping of -48 hour rule, the Honoured Society wouldn't agree with me. They may well consider my reasoning, maybe not even do anything to directly affect me, but they'll know now where I stand and they'll be on the other side of the issue. It is amazing how quickly the line between disagreeing and being opponents blurs and as a leader, it is always dangerous potentially alienating any of your fellows.

Anyway, I digress. I am largely in agreement with you and would love to see every leader be as vocal as they can be, despite the lack of measureable benefits.