07-28-2004, 02:58 AM
Quote:I also find your comments about communism, and your suggestion that it is a 'big deal' offensive. I lived in Cuba for 8 months, which is defined as a communism/socialism (same diff whatever). I found the system to work fine; a lot less homeless people anyway.
Which part is offensive? Communism is a rather big deal. Maybe you don't remember but there was that whole thing with a wall, some l33t d00d named Unkle Karl, that old coot in a wheel chair Lenin, and some haxx0r named Stalin. Red vs. Blue (and I don't mean Halo!)? The NEP? Doctors Plot? Stalin? Cuban Missile Crisis? Engels?
At the very least, and understanding of Communism and Marxist thought is a necissity to have any sense of awareness of the workings of the world around you.
And there is a difference between Communism and Socialism that goes just beyond the title. But its a common mistake, so I won't hold it against you. ;)
Quote:You say that buying items encourages dupers and botters; well so does trading for items! And I'm sure that everybody who plays Battle.net has traded for items, where as only a small fraction of them have bought from one of these sites.
Zooooom! This is the sound of a point being missed!
Quote:I understand what you're saying though, and I'm sorry. I think this thread has gone a wee bit off topic, so if we could just stick to heart carver please...
Okay, heres a good rule to stick by when discussing. I'll refer to it as the "How to make intelligent people hate you for good reason, rule"
It is 100% acceptable to say one of two things:
Either A.) A defense or critique of a point. OR B.) A redirection to the original topic.
While I am certain it is all done with good intentions, you can't combine A and B in one post without making "intelligent people hate you for good reason."
You either put a defense out and await for a new response. Or you end the conversation sans a new point. Its denying people the opportunity to critique or reply to your opinions for views. In short its telling people "this is how I feel now every shush because I'm right, new topic!"
As I said before, I know you have good intentions, but I plead with you Unreal to use that smart chunk of mass you got sitting up in your head before responding. I assure you lurkers are against what you said, not you personally. Take the time and thought to write a good defense to keep from flames, or peacefully bow out if you feel one isn't worth fighting.
Ugh, I'm tired and I apologize for the bad tone. Some things just set me off. Feel free to critique,
-Munk