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[quote name='Hidraca' timestamp='1284249261' post='2450289'] Oh I indeed do see a difference. There's quite a few of them. I happen to blame the society. [/quote] But now with 10, still not enough to be considered an alliance, right? Never dreamed I'd see the day when an established alliance of 9 members would publicly post a DoW and be treated by the dominant powers as mere "rogues" to exterminate.

[quote name='Bryne Farrior' timestamp='1284241845' post='2450193'] This war is silly and will change nothing. These updates are fun, though, so keep'em coming! [/quote] So little faith. Looks like they have ten members now, but the newest member must be some sort of coward, being in peace mode and all.

[quote name='MrMuz' timestamp='1284240206' post='2450161'] It's really quite sad that the most entertaining moments of Planet Bob today is watching GOONS fight against a two-man AA and a 9-man AA. [/quote] This war is bigger than the GOONs, it's evolved into another Coalition Beatdown war, consisting of the Goons, GOD, iFok and the Mushroom Kingdom. That right there is real keystone entertainment, not to mention some great roguery irony value since no treaties have been activated.

Congrats! So very tempting...

[quote name='CEverettKoop' timestamp='1284163474' post='2449251'] Say what you will about PZI and EZI and whatever, I'm in the business of doing everything within my power not to repeat mistakes. To give [strike]Methrage[/strike] the GOONS any kind of terms other than [strike]his[/strike] their extinction is to repeat a mistake. [/quote] Learning from history appears to be particularly hard for this goonie.

[img]http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4046/springo.png[/img] [img]http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/9926/falli.png[/img] Regrettably, I have nothing yet for summer or winter

[quote name='EgoFreaky' timestamp='1284221989' post='2449888'] Since we only signed peace with NSO I guess you, being a ghost and all, are still open for attacks, thanks for the warning! So when do you get some free war slots? [/quote] I honored the peace agreement and peaced out my wars. But since you are now the spokesman for the Coalition, does this mean I am free to attack the VE, GOD and Rok again too? Maybe it's time I shifted my attention from \m/ anyway. It is rather boring fighting them.

Two alliances with different paths have canceled a treaty. I see no problem here. More of this would be nice.

[quote name='wickedj' timestamp='1284084168' post='2448322'] so wait. you declared war on \m/ and are now begging for them to give you peace? Silly rogue [/quote] Yes, that is exactly what this is, Penkala. [quote name='Beefspari' timestamp='1284085125' post='2448337'] Do we really need another Methrage? Or is that the cool thing to do these days? [/quote] Do we really need another self-righteous mob of sadists? [quote] This could only be better if he was demanding white peace. [/quote] Demanding white peace would be rather pointless.

[quote name='President Obama' timestamp='1283556665' post='2440830'] It's kind of sad what's happened to Methrage lately. He never used to act like this. [/quote] What's downright depressing is how you find his current actions sad. [quote name='Heinlander' timestamp='1283493885' post='2440047'] O you who pay the bills and raise your forces, Consider Methrage, who was once handsome and tall as you. [/quote] ITT, GOONS are inspired by Methrage's example.

I think [smart edit wise edit sage edit]. Or I don't know why I typed that. Might as well let it stand since there is no correction tape on the internet. Oh! Oh, cool fixed! I read some long post and saw an avatar and I forgot what I was going to say about the OP. Well, guess that's it. No. I really came here to express my outrage about banning neutrals from playing the game and got distracted. I need to get out of here.

OK, now I think I understand. If you are open and even welcoming to comment from some random rambling and more or less frank or even potentially aggressive speaker here, you probably are similar in your home settings. So, yeah, perhaps time to reclassify my generalizations. Also, thanks for actually taking the time to decipher that first question. That also goes a long way to answering its obscured questions.

[quote name='pigsticker' timestamp='1283667698' post='2442340'] Brilliant post. The lack of full-stop is positively stupendous. [/quote] I really don't like you. Also, in reply to rugby, you misunderstand me. I seek leaders not my idols. edit, idols is the word filter for a more unpleasant word, something along the lines of an unpleasant jerk.

[quote name='Tygaland' timestamp='1283666928' post='2442320'] No, it has worked for almost 4 years so I don't really see our government structure as a problem or a weakness. Quite the opposite. [/quote] I'll give you one thing as an alliance leader I can't give to many others: whatever it is you are doing to keep the STA both strong and intellectually vigorous, at least publicly, seems to be working. I believe I just find your "staus quo" dictatorial gov model intriguing since so many other alliances with the same leadership model really struggle where you, at least publicly, do not. [quote] I answered no so no need to answer this. I'll come back to you with a question though. What gives you the opinion the STA needs to change and is becoming inviable? [/quote] Nothing that I can think of at this moment, but there was a reason I may have to follow up on when I remember it. I think am trying to figure out or even not so subtly prod to see if there may be internal discontent with the STA's leadership. It may be more of an exercise in argumentative defense building, not quite sure right now. [quote] The increase in irony is really compensating for any troubles caused by increased levels of illiteracy. [/quote] I, aye. also, o/ See, you even have me doing it... a hail for Tyga, really? I find that curious since I generally despise leaders historically positioned such as you are.

See, your respectful reply to my intentionally rude questions absolutely epitomizes why I find your alliance so distasteful. All style, no substance would be the rudest way of putting it. The MHA is full of great and even seemingly wonderful people who unfortunately, at least historically speaking, have stood for whatever the prevailing winds dictated/suggested/hinted. That is the source of my angst and disrespectul commentary. Any comments or corrections to that?

Okay, fair question here I hope. I think the STA is one of the more interested alliances out there, but you ((and you knew there was going to be a but, didn't you? But, you know, and by you I mean all of you, whoever you may be, since you, (probably most directed to STA members but also to anyone reading since this is a common thing, you know there always is some negative follow-up question where someone starts talking to you with a generally positive open statement..but then comes the [b]but-bomb[/b])) most likely see the STA as still being guided by the strong, or even inspired, personalities/monarchical-type model. Do you see this as a problem? If yes, how? Any ideas how to deal with that to make not only the STA, but every other alliance with the same leadership challenges, continually viable or eveb stronger? If no, why not? Also, do you find it troubling that are illiteracy and basic graemmar fail rates seem to be increasing with time? faek edit: I really don't know why I hit post since I have only a very vague idea of what it is I am asking; but, and I mean this in the non butt way, maybe some very tiny part of this will make since and I will be embiareassed in the AM sense I probably should take my chair and try to rest a bit or so.

[quote name='Rugby' timestamp='1283662549' post='2442241'] Alas, I think we've all sat in other hammocks before that we thought were going to last but they did not. I hope that never stops us from making new friends and trying again. This seems to be at odds with your alliance's attempts to befriend us again. Not every hammock has to be repaired, I just wish y'all could decide what it is you wanted. [/quote] I can understand once downtrodden alliances befriending the MHA out of respect for your amoebic place in the world, and even those who gaze at your raw numbers, but what great (former or current) alliance would ever ally with the MHA [i]now[/i]? The MHA may have the paper stats for the next bloc war planning, but it is up there with the most severely lacking in anything meaningful alliances ever. The most notable thing about this treaty is it is yet another example of the MHA presenting itself as another lesser alliance's meatshields.

My favorite part of answers to an in yo face question like this is in noting who replies by strongly emphasizing that fear is a foreign concept to their strategic thinking. In other words, with two or possibly three RP exceptions, the responses have been most entertaining. Thanks, OP!

[quote name='Yevgeni Luchenkov' timestamp='1283661481' post='2442226'] Should we form a LGBT-only alliance? [/quote] So... now I have a question... would a non LGBT player be allowed to be a member of such an alliance?

[quote name='Fernando12' timestamp='1283660138' post='2442183'] Any word on why Dopp can't send 3 aid packs to needy NSO nations? [/quote] Okay I'll admit it, he sent the other three to me, however also via secret aid. Since I don't have that uber cool wonder, I was told he used secret middlemen and they are to hold onto it for 60, 86 and 100 days respectively, so good luck tracking it down. I think I have the logs and screenshots somewhere around here... Also, Dr. Beefsteak, I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not and yes, Courtney Love is a very, very scary cougar.

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' timestamp='1283659344' post='2442169'] [color="#0000FF"]Depends on how long the wait is. I'm not overly pleased with him right now, and as Weeb says, depends on if he is sincerely repentant. Sincely.[/color] [/quote] Very well and I'll stop derailing this now. ;D

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' timestamp='1283658820' post='2442159'] [color="#0000FF"]There's a difference between making a mistake and actively trying to screw over your former home. The former can be forgiven. The latter, not so much.[/color] [/quote] This might be this first time I have disagreed with Rebel Virginia in a very, very long time. Trust me, I don't care if he is telling the truth or lying, some day he will want back (maybe not even in the NSO, but something you are a part of or [i]some thing[/i] that you think is a good thing) for the right reasons and refusing him would be.. well not like the Rebel Virginia I've come to admire. As for my realizing I may or may not be on topic now, let's go right to the topic. He is "log dumping" something that may be invented, planted or even may be real. That's it. He had the itch and he scratched it, something incredibly tempting for those who rarely see exciting logs or exceedingly tempting for those who have never faked them, nothing more.

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' timestamp='1283658285' post='2442151'] [color="#0000FF"]Not likely, Methrage. Alejandro will not be readmitted. Not after this stunt.[/color] [/quote] Alejandro er Roberto is a noob. He will realize the errors of his ways some day and want back. I hope you will reconsider when that day comes and I know it will. Uh oh, I guess I meant Fernando. /don't call my name

[quote name='Methrage' timestamp='1283657998' post='2442147'] NSO can be a bit to friendly and forgiving for their own good sometimes, so I fully expect that to happen when he reapplies. [/quote] Pretty cool, I think. Oh and back on topic, I guess you know the answer, eh? Rip them goonies!!!

[quote name='Locke' timestamp='1283657619' post='2442139'] Well, no !@#$, Sherlock. What's next, you gonna tell us the sky is blue? Or that water is wet? [/quote] Actually, given the NSO's enlightened views on alliance membership, I would fully expect them to give him every chance to stay on as an alliance member even in a situation like this and perhaps even especially in a situation like this, and should he leave, even tell them that should he ever see the light and decide he wants to return, well, he can. /seriously.