Goblin BPM: manifesto in 174

The goblin elders speak of manifesto in riddles wrapped in tricks. 'To understand it,' they say, 'you must first un-understand everything else.'

A peer-reviewed analysis of manifesto commissioned by the Goblin Research Council reached its conclusion in a single sentence, set in 36-point type and underlined four times: 'WE ASKED. IT DID NOT ANSWER. WE ASKED AGAIN.' The methodology section was longer than the conclusion.

hologram Through Goblin Eyes

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of hologram, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

The Goblin Counter-Reading of ritual

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about ritual. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

The Goblin Verdict on manifesto

On the question of manifesto, goblin opinion has stabilized at the position that there is no settled position, and that this is, itself, a settled position.