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OsRavan, you are an incredibly dense, self-serving, clueless, metro-sexless "Pat". Your 'analysis' of CoJ shows how incredibly superficial your understanding is; you figure others have motives like yours yet you don't get the fact that you are not one of the sharpest knives in the drawer. Amazing how long you've survived given your 'Darwin's Awards' behaviors.

Your voice delivers intensity and depth of feeling. Best way to move on is to become involved in something that will keep you too busy to think for a while.

Thank You.

Alfred, I didn't expect you to be one to say 'it's ok if it is some outcome I like, no matter the method." Seriously, the IRL property rights were not Bros and he was removed from access to it. After trying to get in unsuccessfully he knew he'd have to do something fancy to sneak in ... and he did. He entered something that did not belong to him nor UPN. *shakes head*

I'm not sure if you think saying things like this is actually helping your cause any, but either way please do continue.To say this is entertaining does not even begin to describe. There is a difference between one abuse of trust and using malicious code to gain unlawful entry to portions of a website "I attempted to log into the control panel of the website and was unsuccessful in my multiple attempts. As a result of these failed attempts, I switched computers and tried to access the forums. Through a streak of luck, I was able to do so." You were able to use a 'streak of luck' to regain access to an account I had disabled/removed. Yep. Lucky. Regarding Recent Events

Bros, let's talk about an IC personality getting blasted to hell for months and months and everyone believing what is said about him/her ... and let's talk about how that erodes YEARS worth of previous reputation on this planet. Yes, let's presume exceptions are made for the likes of you since you're in MK but do not for one second try to deny the reality of what happens to people that MK takes a dislike to.

I believe you are correct, HoT.

[quote name='Doitzel' timestamp='1325487247' post='2890557'] Cortath. <snip> I'll also echo that it can be a real hassle being a frontline personality. Seriously, some of the people that play this game border on sociopathy. Some get used to it, but I think it's something that deters or would deter most players. It's hard to play CN with people to whom the entirety of the internet is the game; it's not just metagaming but metagaming on crack, where anything about a [i]player[/i] that can be accessed on the internet becomes fair play. That online culture is anathema to the sort of escapist character roleplay we are discussing and [b]I've long been an advocate of pruning it from this community[/b]. I'll note that walford, the example you cited Ameris, ran into this, from some of the same lot that perpetuate it presently. [/quote] Wow. You've succinctly stated what may have taken me a full page to relate; my hat is off to you.

I hereby volunteer to serve the planet as GOD's viceroy.

[quote name='Cortath' timestamp='1325132786' post='2888336'] Part of the problem with these online games, as perhaps Chron hints at, is a sort of character fatigue. Few players are able to continue playing their characters for years and years, and many, like real leaders, are loathe to give up the power to do so. It is a difficult job for a new leader to spend political capital wiping clean the slate of upper management who may have been excellent in 2006 or 2007, but less able and less active to perform in 2011. What someone like the leaders Chron mentions, and I'll simply name Moldavi for simplicity sakes, comes into a new planet, a new world, with ready-made cadres of talented people, he doesn't have to waste political capital or time forming coalition or solidifying power. He can simply go out and do whatever foreign policy he wishes to do. Such is a tabula rosa. But in an established world like ours, no leader can come to power in such a way. There is clawing uphill, and compromises, and shifting alliances, and once there, debts to be paid. You can't simply go out and do whatever you want, because you're part of a large alliance power structure that is difficult to change, refocus, and shape. You must work within the structure that brought you to power, and it is not easy to purge or cleanse an alliance leadership to put in place your own people. Such is not possible is a more developed political environment, only in one such as that in which we were all born to in 2006. [/quote] Excellent analysis. Another point that will go whooshing over hundreds of pinheads is that when someone does something that shakes things up people will laugh with amusement but demonstrate blind hypocrisy and flame, torture, insult the shaker until life becomes untenable ... effectively chasing interesting characters away. Yes, I refer to myself. In your secret self-talk (inside your own heads) you'll enjoy and always remember the ice sculpture that greeted visitors to a forum's url yet in your public talk condemn the joker to hell. Many of you would have done similar in the same circumstances but you'll never admit it.

It is good to see people from different sides of the aisle agreeing on something. Thursday was the 220th birthday of the Bill of Rights; it was also the day at least 4 of those Rights were tossed in the mud. In addition to the blatantly unconstitutional NDAA Congress is considering SOPA -- Stop Online Piracy Act -- a bill that would censor the net. Free speech in public will be a thing of the past. Ever heard of MIAC (Missouri Information and Analysis Center)? Not from Missouri? How about: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin? The Dept. of Homeland Security refers to MIAC as a "fusion center" ( it assimilates and disseminates information to state and local agencies). What? Oh, you mean to Law Enforcement! Yep. What did Missouri's "fusion center" tell local law enforcement in 2009? "... these indicators are characteristic of "right-wing extremists" and "militia members" whose "mindset" poses a "threat to law enforcement: Criticizing the government for pouring trillions into bailouts; Being upset about unsecured national borders; Supporting the 2nd Amendment; Opposing the United Nations; Politically incorrect bumper stickers." It is definitely time to re-assess what we post on the internet, stick to our vehicles, say in public, etc. Read more -- Do You Fit the Terrorist Profile?

Congratulations, Chief.

Please explain what era you're referring to as the "Dark Ages". Thanks

[quote name='nippy' timestamp='1314811594' post='2791673'] As with Methrage, there's a clear reason why your reputation is slightly below that of pond scum. You certainly haven't proven yourself to the community as a 'changed' individual, and your response to New Frontier's light ribbing is further proving that you're the same old Peggy Sue we all would love to nuke like a tv dinner. We'd even be nice enough to remove the cellophane over your apple crumb cake. [/quote] Changing to meet the standards of the Open World Forum community would be like having a Bachelor's degree then tossing it away along with any reading comprehension above 6th grade level.

[quote name='New Frontier' timestamp='1314328774' post='2788534'] Congratulations to Non Grata. If only less of those NS points belonged to Peggy Sue. [/quote] Flaming for the sake of having some reason to pat your own back? You're not in possession of the first clue ... Non Grata is growing smartly and one little nation the size of mine won't affect their growth one way or another.

Good Grief! UPN will never declare a war. FEAR, you should just go ahead and do it because the ploy to get them agitated enough to act will never work.

Interesting, Xiphosis. Before I make other comments, would you happen to have links to some of those old threads, please? I saved several but lost them when my hard drive bit the dust.

And it came to pass in the Age of Insanity that the people of the land Called America , having lost their morals, their initiative, and their Will to defend their liberties, chose as their Supreme Leader that Person known as "The One." He emerged from the vapors with a message that had no meaning; but He Hypnotized the people telling them, "I am sent to save you." My lack Of experience, my questionable ethics, my monstrous ego, and my Association with evil doers are of no consequence. I shall save you With Hope and Change. Go, therefore, and proclaim throughout the Land that he who proceeded me is evil, that he has defiled the nation, And that all he has built must be destroyed. And the people rejoiced, For even though they knew not what "The One" would do, he had promised That it was good; and they believed. And "The One" said " We live in The greatest country in the world. Help me change everything about it!" And the people said, "Hallelujah! Change is good!" Then He said, "We are going to tax the rich fat-cats." And the People said "Sock it to them!" "And redistribute their wealth." And The people said, "Show us the money!" And the he said, " Redistribution of wealth is good for everybody.." And Joe the plumber asked, " Are you kidding me? You're going to Steal my money and give it to the deadbeats??" And "The One" Ridiculed and taunted him, and Joe's personal records were hacked and publicized. One lone reporter asked, "Isn't that Marxist policy?" And she was Banished from the Kingdom's press corps ". Then a citizen asked, "With no foreign relations experience and Having zero military experience or knowledge, how will you deal with Radical terrorists?" And "The One" said, "Simple. I shall sit with Them and talk with them and show them how nice we really are; and they Will forget that they ever wanted to kill us all!" And the people Said, "Hallelujah!! We are safe at last, and we can beat our weapons Into free cars for the people!" Then "The One" said "I shall give 95% of you lower taxes." And one, lone voice said, "But 40% of us don't pay ANY taxes." So "The One" said, "Then I shall give you some of the taxes the fat-cats pay!" And the people said, "Hallelujah! Show us the money!" Then "The One" said, "I shall tax your Capital Gains when you sell your homes!" And the people yawned and the slumping housing market collapsed. And He said. "I shall mandate employer-funded health care for every worker and raise the minimum wage. And I shall give every person unlimited healthcare and medicine and transportation to the clinics." And the people said, "Give me some of that!" Then he said, "I shall penalize employers who ship jobs overseas." And the people said, "Where's my rebate check?" Then "The One" said, "I shall bankrupt the coal industry and electricity rates will skyrocket!" And the people said, "Coal is dirty, coal is evil, no more coal! But we don't care for that part about higher electric rates." So "The One" said, Not to worry. If your rebate isn't enough to cover your expenses, we shall bail you out. Just sign up with the ACORN and your troubles are over!" Then He said, "Illegal immigrants feel scorned and slighted. Let's grant them amnesty, Social Security, free education, free lunches, free medical care, bi-lingual signs and guaranteed housing..." And the people said, "Hallelujah!" and they made him king! And so it came to pass that employers, facing spiraling costs and ever-higher taxes, raised their prices and laid off workers. Others simply gave up and went out of business and the economy sank like a rock dropped from a cliff. The banking industry was destroyed. Manufacturing slowed to a crawl. And more of the people were without a means of support. Then "The One" said, "I am the "the Chosen One"- The Messiah - and I'm here to save you! We shall just print more money so everyone will have enough!" But our foreign trading partners said unto Him. "Wait a minute. Your dollar is not worth a pile of camel dung! You will have to pay more... And "The One" said, "Wait a minute. That is not fair!!" And the world said, "Neither are these other idiotic programs you have embraced. Lo, you have become a Socialist state and a second-rate power. Now you shall play by our rules!" And the people cried out, "Alas, alas!! What have we done?" But yea verily, it was too late. The people set upon The One and spat upon him and stoned him, and his name was dung. And the once mighty nation was no more; and the once proud people were without sustenance or shelter or hope. And the Change "The One" had given them was as like unto a poison that had destroyed them and like a whirlwind that consumed all that they had built. And the people beat their chests in despair and cried out in anguish, "give us back our nation and our pride and our hope!!" But it was too late, and their homeland was no more. You may think this a fairy tale, but it's not. It's happening RIGHT NOW

[quote name='Dexomega' timestamp='1307843535' post='2729506'] Alright, this is my last post here, it's painful to see the delusions here and comment on them. Even more so because I believe you meant good in your own way. The only solid time someone arose to replace another government member, or bothered telling me or NakedTime about it was Edmonto, he gave us several days notice and made his replacement irule. irule proceeded to leave also the following week with Canfor (Tribune #1) and Warlord (MoD), they gave me a few hours notice and no replacements were made. The next week MadMike (Tribune #2) also proceeded to leave without telling me at all beforehand, no replacement in sight. You had also left Prime Minister and NakedTime assumed De Facto Prime Minister. By the time December 27th rolled in, NakedTime and I were the only government left (PM and Tribune) with Altheus brought in to help. This is how I remember it. This is how the forums remember it. [/quote] Bologna, especially the part about MadMike. He even stayed around to do and help with Finances ... he maintained a high op in your IRC channel for what, a couple months after? I appointed NakedTime before leaving. Every person left a replacement. Period.

[quote name='bros2' timestamp='1307843390' post='2729502'] It was also hilarious when some nobody tried to mediate between peggy and UPN and she was trying to use the fact that she had a copy of the database as a bargaining chip for getting out of being punished. Then we told her that I had recovered the boards already. [/quote] Didn't try to get out of anything you jerk. I was trying to get Altheus to talk. I sat on NONE waiting for UPN to do its thing, but they never managed to get it done. One excuse then another. GOONs finally raided me to ZI. We can usually depend on them!

[quote name='SirBombAlot' timestamp='1307842357' post='2729492'] I think you mean 'if I wouldn't have'.[/quote] Heh! That is what the ' and d do for the contraction "I'd" ... It means I would. [quote name='SirBombAlot' timestamp='1307842357' post='2729492'] See you when you re-roll. [/quote] Not going to happen, but enjoy bashing some other poor innocent bystander newbie that gets the prize of being accused.