Macaddict

I'm sorry but this is an absurd argument. A utilitarian perspeective would require the maximization of happiness for all, not just the parties involved. Your argument only functions under the flawed assumption that by increasing power NSO's power, the rest of the community will benefit. On the contrary, when NSO gains ore power every other non-neutral alliance will be hurt because the loose some power, and thus security any time someone else gains some. Secondly, community norms are anything but arbitrary. They provide standards and guidelines for actions. They are necessary and essential because they foster order. When people know how to civilly interact, it makes for better relations Nifty rationalization though.

That smilie might just have to be added to TDO's offsite.