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By pure happenstance, when the big server crash of April 2024 occurred, I had Forest's most recent "Past Polls" page loaded on my phone. When it was announced that poll data might be lost, I made sure to keep that tab active, and so have been able to recover the dates, titles, posters, and total vote counts of all the polls that are now missing from our official records.

I also have the exact vote counts from our Forest Keeper elections retained separately as a matter of basic regional record keeping, and have re-inserted those results. As we regain RMB search access, I'll pull what I can of specific options and results from there, as well as telegrams and other discussions I can find. Jutsa and Zerphen have contributed recollections and records of vote outcomes, incorporated below. If you have specific option text and/or vote counts for any of these missing polls lying around, please let me know and I'll get them added.

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8 September, 2023: Nomintations Poll – Do you want to run to be the Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total Votes: 43

Results: 6 candidates chose yes - see results of next poll for identities.

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18 September, 2023: Whom do you want to be the next Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total votes: 29

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15 October, 2023: What Gameplay stregy would you like Forest to take this Z-Day?
By Jutsa
Total votes: 39

Results: The region chose by a sizeable margin to pursue a cure, and to close borders. Seeking specifics.

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30 October, 2023: Shall Forest Open an embassy with Magna Aurea?
By The Cypher Nine
Total votes: 30

Results: This vote did not pass, and no embassy was opened. Estimates are that it was perhaps slightly over 1/3 in favor. Seeking specifics.

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10 November, 2023: Should Forest use themed seasonal regional flags during the 15th Cabinet term?
By Einswenn
Total votes: 33

Results: I don't recall exactly - I believe it was general support for seasonal flags. Seeking specifics.

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28 December, 2023: Shall Forest open an embassy with Alcris?
By Garbelia
Total votes: 21

Results: This vote passed and the embassy was opened on January 2nd. Seeking specifics.

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7 January, 2024: Shall Forest close embassies with New West Indies
By Garbelia
Total votes: 27

Results: This vote passed and the embassy was closed on January 11th. Only a small number of votes supported retention. Seeking specifics.

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10 January, 2024: Shall Forest close embassies with Sonindia?
By Einswenn
Total votes: 24

Results: This vote passed and the embassy was closed on January 14th. Only a very small number of votes (3-4) supported retention. Seeking specifics.

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13 February, 2024: What would you like to do for N-Day this February
By Jutsa
Total votes: 61

Results: The region chose by a fair margin to encourage unofficial participation in JEFF. Other options included official participation in JEFF, re-formation of Canopy, and totally refraining from taking a position. Seeking specifics.

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8 March, 2024: Nominations Poll – Do you want to run to be the Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total votes: 43

Results: 7 candidates chose yes - see results of next poll for identities.

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18 March, 2024: Whom do you want to be the Forest Keeper?
By Ruinenlust
Total votes: 35

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23 March, 2024: Should Forest join in TRTHNBB's interregional Chess Tournament?
By Zerphen
Total votes: 14

Results: The region voted to join as an official co-host, with around 10 votes for that option. 1 vote was cast for official participation (without hosting), and 3 votes against any official involvement.

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1 April, 2024: Shall Forest open an embassy with Sol Aeternalis?
By Jutsa
Total votes: 36

Results: This vote passed and the embassy was opened on April 4th. The vote was 24 in favor to 12 opposed.

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11 April, 2024: Opinion Poll: Should Forest pursue formal diplomatic relations with Astoria?
By Jutsa
Total votes: 55

Results: There was a strong "no" vote. There were 7-8 positive votes, with more than 30 opposed, and the balance abstaining.