by Riley Kirkland, Principality and Princess of Wy (Micronation)
A micronation (my-CROW-NEIGH-shin) is a place that has declared independence from a nation, but its sovereignty is often questioned. Simply put, it shouldn't be.
Here are some tips to keep in mind.
1. Demonyms. Repeat after me: there is no such thing as a micronation with the demonym of a nation. There are no Australian micronations, but there are plenty of Micronations in Australia. There's a difference. If we were Australian or Swedish or English or American or Austrian or what-have-you, then we wouldn't have declared independence in the first place.
By this token, you should use our own demonyms. Example: Viktor Oxenstierna is Ladonian, Benny Parker is Molossian.
2. Relationship with Sovereigns. Sometimes it's supportive, but most of the time it's not. Be careful and polite when referring to sovereigns or foreign enemies.
For some purposes we will sometimes refer ourselves to a collective demonym. Example: Riley Kirkland is Oceanic.
3. Art. It is more important than the air we breathe, the food we eat, the slumber we sleep. But we have a lot of of other quirks too, do not forget! Some of us like the internet, others like gardening, some baking...I could go on, but that wouldn't be any fun. Please respect them.
4. Brief research of our etiquette is recommended. (Hint: do not greet Hutt River the same way you would Kugelmugel).
5. Also, respect all claims aforementioned on our websites and documents.
Cyprus:
You have two cows. Turkey recognises them. You feel accomplished.
Hutt River:
You have two cows. You sell them and buy a Rolls-Royce.
Kugelmugel:
You have two cows. They are art.
Ladonia:
You have two cows. You kill them, salvage their parts, and make them a part of whatever you're building on Minecraft.
Molossia:
You have two cows. You flip them off and make burgers out of them.
Monaco:
You have two cows. You sell one, buy a bull, and eventually start up multiple companies circulated around cows: ice cream, milk, beef, etc. The profits earn you millions.
Nikko Nikko:
You have two cows. You sell them both for eggs.
Sealand:
You have two cows. They become your friends. Not only do you try to give them swimming lessons, but also attempt to get them UN recognition.
Seborga:
You have two cows. You break for naptime.
Wy:
You have two cows. Along with them and a few rabbits, you secede and are recognised by multiple news sources.