DIGG is beset on all sides by scoundrels and scallywags.
Armchair Lawyers talk and talk.
We are left with less and less time to focus on the important things, the core things that help DIGG move forward.  We need a greater focus.

I've thought about this a lot

DIGG needs to maintain internal communications only.

For the most part, it will be business as usual for many of you.  IGMs between DIGG Members, DIGG Forum activity, planning with your OC will continue unabated.

What we need here is cooperation.  This is tantamount to show our united front to the rest of IK.  All communications with people outside of DIGG is to stop.  This will be for a period of about 2 weeks.

So for the next 2 weeks
 - No Spying or Attacks (except rulerless isles)
 - No IGMs outside of DIGG
 - No Posting on IK Forums
 - No Posting in the Embassy unless it's truly off-topic.  Any DIGG related content placed there will be removed.

IK Forum Mods from DIGG will continue to do their jobs, but will not post about DIGG.

For all: Do not answer questions about DIGG, do not engage in pointless debate about DIGG.  This is of the utmost importance.

Others will slag, insult, and attempt to bait you into a discussion.
The worse the insults get, the more they push for a reaction, the worse it is for them.
We will not lose a PR War if we do not play that game.
If you see something particularly offensive about DIGG, laugh it off to yourself - it only shows they are running out of tricks and need us.
We don't need to acknowledge pointless debate on IK Forums.

We are not "Taking our ball & going home".
We are not allowing anyone to use our own words against us - as has been seen time & again.  We are shunning those who choose to insult us, instead of engaging us in useful discussion.

IF something appears to require a response, notify a staff member.
A DIGG Representative will make a post if it appears essential.

I realize some of you have RL Friends in IK that you see on a regular basis.  If asked, tell them what is going on - nothing.  We are reorganizing, cleaning up, and planning.  If you want to drive your friends nuts, just smile and say you are not at liberty to discuss any plans.

The point of all this is to keep the others guessing.  Our Pacted Allies are aware of our rationale, and we are keeping close contact with them, and only them.  If an urgent issue presents itself to you, contact a staffer - we will deal with it for you.

A simple message is all you need to reply to any IGMs you may receive.
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DIGG is going through a period of internal reorganization, introspection, and reflection.
Your message will be forwarded to staff to determine an appropriate response.

Please be patient as it may take up to a day to get a reply.
Thank you for your understanding, DIGG wishes to do their best to ensure that InselKampf remains a fun game for all.
News will be posted via the IK Forums when available

Copy & Paste to your hearts content.

I want you to imagine the frustration and puzzlement you will cause our foes.  Picture in your mind the private conversations and wild theories they will have in their own forums.  Keep in mind that if DIGG is not communicating, if we are not interacting with anyone, we cannot cause any problems - we do not police, we do not spy, we do not attack.

We will however, be more than happy to take any and all information that arrives as people fill the uncomfortable silence with anything.  Let them trip over their own words.

Use this time to your advantage.
Build.
Contact your OC and find out what needs to be done.
There is lots of work that needs doing.
If you don't have a task ask for one.

If you have questions or concerns about all this, post them here - I will answer in as much detail as possible - don't worry, I'll keep the rambling to a minimum.

As is my preference, these are not orders.
I ask for your support, and hope that you trust in me enough to know I will do what I feel is best for DIGG.  Know that these actions are not aimed at any outside alliance.  First and foremost it is to benefit DIGG, not to appease anyone else.

If you are with me on this shout it loud.

DIGG!