Talk:Organisation of Active Micronations

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Flag
I suspect that my suspicions are unfounded, but it would seem that the flag of the OAM is very similar to the flag of Egtavia. I would just like to point out that the Egtavian Flag, Lesser Flag, and Coat of Arms are copyrighted material. Of course, if I'm wrong, then please correct me.

Thanks,

The President of Egtavia

--Demontux 08:47, October 31, 2009 (UTC)

I'm terribly sorry about that - we had absolutely no idea that the flags were so similar.

I'll remove all instances of the flag ASAP and get a new design. I apologise for this lapse. A-One 22:44, October 31, 2009 (UTC)

Note
If you did not intentionally plagarise the flag, then you do not need to do so. The colour pattern and format can not be copyrighted (and we at MicroWiki will not recognise that copyright), because they are not intellectual materials - similarly, the wreathe cannot be copyrighted unless it is a completely unique design (your two wreathes are different). Even if one wreath is copyrighted, the idea of the wreath cannot be, because it is a universal symbol. The OAM flag does not breach any copyright law or policy as far as I am aware.

Of course, the flag design of Egtavia collectively is copyrighted - but the individual elements of it, at least those which are echoed in OAM's flag, are not.

ptrcancer (Admin) 22:55, October 31, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the note. However, to avoid confusion and in the spirit of common decency, we'd still like to change it. A-One 23:10, October 31, 2009 (UTC)

Re: Note
Thanks for clarifying ptrcancer. I'd just like to say that I am not a copyright waving "you stole my idea" type. My intentions were perhaps misrepresented by my wording, and I was merely concerned that the similarity of the two flags would lead to confusion.

Best wishes to you both,

The President of Egtavia

Demontux 13:36, November 1, 2009 (UTC)

Hello again.
Hello,

I'd like to commend you on your efforts with the OAM so far. I was initially put off intermicronational organisations after a rather grouchy e-mail from a certain Dr. Tallini (who I'm sure you are familiar with), but having watched the OAM with interest, I have decided to apply.

I would also have applied for GUM membership, but I fear that many of your concerns are not unfounded.

President Peter Bralesford

--Demontux 21:13, November 18, 2009 (UTC)

P.S. I like your new flag design very much - thanks for changing it.


 * Excellent! Yes it would appear that Dr. Tallini has made quite a few controversial comments around the micronational world, but not to worry.


 * To apply for membership, just visit our website (www.oamicro.org) and click on the 'sign up' button in the top right hand corner of the page.


 * Thank you for your application and we look forward to working with you :)
 * A-One 22:01, November 18, 2009 (UTC)

Kingdom of Barrington
The Kingdom of Barrington would like to join this organisation after our unfair expulsion from the GUM. I am sure that Erusia manipulated the vote in order to kick out the dirty capitalist who thinks that anyone who can be arsed to get up and work and earn their money should be allowed to keep it. Joe Foxon 08:16, November 26, 2009 (UTC)


 * Greetings!


 * It's good that we're slowly (but surely) increasing our membership! To sign up, visit our website: and click on 'sign up' in the top right hand corner.


 * Look forward to seeing you around!


 * A-One 05:20, November 27, 2009 (UTC)


 * I saw that you get an email address for your nation. We would like to have just Barrington as that instead of Kingdom of Barrington. It would be easier for people. Joe Foxon 08:24, November 27, 2009 (UTC)


 * Sure. I'll message you via the OAM website of the details of your email account.


 * A-One 05:32, November 28, 2009 (UTC)


 * How exactly do you access this email account then? Joe Foxon 11:54, December 12, 2009 (UTC)


 * Go to: http://mail.oamicro.org and you'll be able to log in with the details I've provided.
 * A-One 06:34, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

Notice to all member nations!
Please ensure that you have read this important forum thread: http://oamicro.org/forums/?page=post&id=C2E78966-E2C5-4EB9-9858-13A4F64ABC06&fid=9DDE45A1-C1E2-4C88-BB55-E4C5551A936D&lastp=1

(log in to the forums to read the thread).

A-One 07:18, December 21, 2009 (UTC)

Join?
Can Secundomia join the OAM? This is not an official application. I am awaiting approval from my citizens. I just need to know if I can join.Parker I of Secundomia 18:21, January 14, 2010 (UTC)


 * You're very welcome to! :)


 * If your nation does decide to join, our online application form is here:


 * A-One 22:40, January 14, 2010 (UTC)

Kingdom of Sterling
The Kingdom of Sterling would like to join the OAM. Secundomia is still working on a decision. Parker I of Secundomia 13:56, February 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * You're very welcome to! :)


 * If your nation does decide to join, our online application form is here:


 * A-One 20:49, February 11, 2010 (UTC)

danesland
Danesland will be inactive on the internet due to camping. This will not be permanate. I have already put this on the forum under micronational discussions. We will still be active, just not on the internet.

Thanks President James Thomson