Edit: Do i have to say publicly if i am using Paradox's Divine Action?
Yes; simply post who you're targeting with Paradox's Divine Action in this thread in order for it to work. This way, that other person is 'FORCED' to speak (or reply) to your post, or else they die off immediately.
EDIT: I have two questions.
1. If a player has the Scared reputation with Neptune, can they continue to use divine actions if winter maelstrom has its 'until a player dies' effect active?
2. To make a False God scared by promotion, do you have to be the one to make them exhausted?
Second edit:
3. If a False God is Scared of you, can you use their divine action?
1. Yes. This means that if you find a way to make Neptune become 'Scared' with you, you are effectively still able to use your own Divine Actions without major restriction. Similarly, if Hecate is 'Scared' of you, players who try to use Puppeteer on you will always fail, and you'll always have control of your character.
2. No. If a False God becomes 'Exhausted', all players (except players who are Esteemed with them) can force them to become Scared of them via promotion.
3. No; only Esteemed and Favored reputations allow access to the Divine Actions only.