YAMO

plural YAMOs

1. derogatoryAn intermicronational organisation that is useless, unnecessary or deficient in some aspect; used to insult, or convey disapproval of, an intermicronational organisation.

   We are not attempting to create a YAMO or inter-micronational organization, nor are we in anyway^([sic]) trying to compete with micro-nations.org.

   2002 October 18, Prince Kieran, “Micronation Disbanded - New, better?, organization founded”, in Imperial Republic of Shireroth forums, archived from the original on 08 Jul 2024

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   In a series of clumsy announcements on the Yahoo! Micronationalism Club, a person by the name of John Bakersley has announced the formation of YAMO, this one called, variously, the "United MicroNations" (not to be confused with another one by that name, long ago defunct) […] This new venture seems to have no more significance than the many other YAMOs we have seen.

   2000 March 28, Peter Ravn Rasmussen, “Nothing new under the Sun”, in Ignes Fatui, number 6, archived from the original on 27 Feb 2001

   [See title] Some of us think we have heard it before - LoSS [League of Secessionist States], LoM [League of Micronations], United Micronations, SPUM [Splendid Micro-Union of Microstatia], etc. etc. etc.

   2001 April 3, Lars Erik, “Y-A-M-O”, in The Micro-Nations Forum, archived from the original on 25 Apr 2001

   However, if Hanover were to join, or form, an international organization (despite the risk of being shouted as a "YAMO") we have the opportunity to shape the course of micronationalism for years to come, much like Morovia did when it was influential in the League of Secessionist States going back to its revitalization in 1998.

   2003 February 27, “Hanover's Role in the International Community”, in The Hanoverian Advocate on the Web, volume 1, number 1, Gresham Media Corp, archived from the original on 09 Aug 2009

   Long ago when I made the name UEC it was exactly what I am suggesting right now. United Empire Confederation or something like that.. Made up of Kingdoms and other nations […] wouldn't that be grand... Uber Super-Power. Not a YAMO... But A kind of... Quasi-Merger.

   2004 January 19, Kaiser Mors III, “Re: Fwa ha ha”, in Imperial Republic of Shireroth forums, archived from the original on 08 Jul 2024

   I would like to commend the King^([sic]) of Molossia and r [username utilised by Richard Shears] for their use of the regional expertise that the micronational community has, and agree that although this may seem a small effort, it could also be taken as the first step in a micronational union of sorts (without the YAMO issues, and actually useful).

   2005 March 15, Marjorie Boodlesmythe, “Inter-micro-national friendship and trust”, in Micro-nations.net, archived from the original on 17 Apr 2005

   1. broadlyderogatoryrarepotentially derogatoryAny intermicronational organisation.

      Hey, what's so special on this YAMO that made you all join?

      2010 February 13, Peter, “Does Lykosha have an imitator?”, in List of Micronations Forum

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      I think the day of YAMOs is long past. LoSS tried to have some form of exclusivity, and the only result was that micronationalists went elsewhere. If people find our forum, and participate, then they [are] very welcome.

      2006 May 20, Eskimo_Nell [Richard Shears], “Re: News from Talossa”, in Micro-Nations.com, archived from the original on 31 Jul 2008

      Guy, a bit of fun can be had with the HCE. I suggest you don't dissolve it just yet. I'm thinking Christian YAMO, HRE styled with Head of State Electors and terms of say... 6 months. I'll work on it some more and get back to you.

      2007 August 20, Colonel Vilhelm, “Matbaa and Houland/UCE Edit”, in Micras forums

      I'm just a Count, but I don't Shireroth is really interested in a YAMO or economic union. I thought this economic business was an extension of our Commonwealth with Batavia. And I was still hoping you'd recognise the Kaiser as Super-Duper-FigureHead of State. 🙂

      2008 September 4, b3n|<3r|\|, “Re: Commonwealth idea”, in Imperial Republic of Shireroth forums, archived from the original on 08 Jul 2024

      Pikeland is gauging interest in creating a new YAMO called the Southeastern Conference of Micronations or SECμ. Membership is limited to the areas that comprise the SEC.

      2021 July 27, @gdpikeland, Twitter