Bicarbonate of Soda
 Purported Flag of Soda | |
| Duration | 4–30 November 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Discord |
| Also known as | Suspension of Thorin Neal, Sertor Valentinus and Daniel R. |
| Type | Scandal |
| Cause | Unrest in the Cupertino Alliance |
| Motive | Apply to international organisations under a fictitious micronation themed after Sodium Bicarbonate |
| Target | • Cupertino Alliance • Grand Unified Micronational • Micronational Assembly • Micronational Community of Australia |
| Outcome | See Aftermath |
| Convicted | • Daniel R. • Sertor Valentinus • Thorin Neal |
| Charges | Dishonesty |
| Sentence | Suspension |
The Bicarbonate of Soda, more commonly known as Soda and within the Grand Unified Micronational as the Suspension of Thorin Neal, Sertor Valentinus and Daniel R. refers to a scandal centered around a fictitious micronation applying to several international organisations, most notably the Cupertino Alliance and the Grand Unified Micronational.
The fictional body was operated primarily by Sertor Valentinus, with Thorin Neal and Daniel R. collaborating in minor capacities. The three micronationalists operated under pseudonyms themed after a commercial brand of food-grade sodium bicarbonate sold by Borwick & Sons Limited, a United Kingdom-based manufacturer traditionally held by the Baron Borwick.
After Valentinus revealed to GUM Chair Anthony Clark of the identities of the Soda sockpuppets, Valentinus, Neal and Hamilton were suspended from the Grand Unified Micronational. The suspensions of Neal and Hamilton were lifted following an emergency quorum, whereas Valentinus was requested to be extended to up to a month.
Background
Bicarbonate of Soda
Aftermath
See also
References
- Murray, James (3 December 2021). "Cases of civil disengagement - a comparative analysis of Sockpuppeting and its impact on Micronational Organizations (GUM, CA)". Avalon Institute. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- Sriraya, Varuna (30 November 2021). "Act against Fraudulent Identities, Sockpuppeting, etc". Google Documents. Cupertino Alliance Printer. Retrieved 15 December 2021.