Chunky Monkey Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) As spawned from TWiP here: http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=53435 How far can we go IC before it becomes an OOC attack? What kind of names simply make no sense IC? Ive seen my fair share of OOC attacks, and Im not entirely sure. We try to avoid the topic because its touchy and some people get offended. Im hoping we can have a civil discussion here about this issue. Some people use thier OOC traits to gain an IC advantage, some people get offended when called certain things, and some people claim thier OOC attacks are actually IC. You can substitue "Bilrow" for "some people" if you want, as he fits in there pretty well. But where do we draw the line? When is it ok to demand an apology/punish a player for his/her words? Edited April 8, 2009 by Chunk Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 When is it ok to demand an apology/punish a player for his words? When you have more ns on your side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky Monkey Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 When you have more ns on your side. Might does not make right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Might does not make right. It does in this game, CM. EDIT: spelling. Edited April 8, 2009 by Jason8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrownso Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Might does not make right. Are you blind? Obviously someone hasn't paid attention to their history. Edited April 8, 2009 by Brandon Simonson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Terrible Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Might does not make right. "Welcome to CN lolol" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicninja Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Might does not make right. Since when? Obviously it does or things would be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintenderek Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Might does not make right. This is Planet Bob. Of course it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londo Mollari Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Might does not make right. Might may not determine who is right, but it does determine who is left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian LaCroix Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Might does not make right. Of course it does. That said, it ought not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Savage Man Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's certainly a complicated question, but in context, it should be evident to anybody when they have crossed the line. If I call a friend something nasty in jest, it is fine. If I call a stranger something nasty to be malicious, then it is not fine. Trying to define an actual line is almost impossible, as there are exceptions. Instead of trying to make some kind of arbitrary line, people need to use their heads more. Right is right and wrong is wrong, and that should be pretty evident. If something is questionable, don't say it. The attempted lawyering of this arbitrary line just serves as a smoke and mirrors tactic to avoid having to apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sileath Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Honestly, I have no idea what the line between IC and OOC is supposed to be on the OWF. On the RPG forums, yeah I get it. But on OWF, psh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkston1 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 When you have more ns on your side. Sad but true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradigm Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Some people use thier OOC traits to gain an IC advantage, Interesting topic - I've seen some good private discussions on the above topic in relation to alliance leaders but I'm not touching this topic with a 10 foot pole! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSuck Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 think you may have gotten the wrong link there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicninja Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) lol at the 4 simultaneous posts saying the same thing. Carry on. Make that 7. Edited April 8, 2009 by magicninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwish959 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 What I have never got is why does it matter if it is IC/OOC? You get insulted in real life, and can't say "OMG OOC ATTACK I SHOOT UR PIXALS!!". Just because this is the internet, we have to watch people's feelings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky Monkey Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Interesting topic - I've seen some good private discussions on the above topic in relation to alliance leaders but I'm not touching this topic with a 10 foot pole! :lol: how about 15? I might be able to get one. Also, I definitely know that CN and RL don't always agree. I meant it shouldnt work that way, not that it doesnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion-x Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 when it resorts to name calling that goes to far. it depends on the realtionship of the person and or thier alliance. perfect example, LOSS and Goons went at it on the black team forums but no one cared because it was expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigbigadorlou Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Might does not make right. If by "right" you mean "morality", yes. But this is a game. Morality is just something that gets in the way of our lulz. GB2 RL. On topic, where is the line? Its right next to the hammer. OOC attacks are simply a useful part of this game. Like them or not, they are just another tool in the toolbox of the lulzy. Without OOC attacks, how would anything good come out of it? You'd make every 24 page thread into a 4 page thread. You'd kill the drama. For clarification, see sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Slayer Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Whatever a leading alliance wants to be. So far I haven't seen much from the moderation team. Seems that they really don't want to make a decision about this issue, which is understandable as it would be incredibly hard to enforce and whatnot, but at the same time it seems as if it's endorsing a "server-police" mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Frontier Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I think a better question is "Why can't we all just try to stay away from borderline stuff?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Orpheus Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I think a better question is "Why can't we all just try to stay away from borderline stuff?". This seems like a simple solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwish959 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I think a better question is "Why can't we all just try to stay away from borderline stuff?". But why is it relevant? Why are people getting their panties in a nod over something somebody said to them over the internet? God forbid they get insulted by someone in reallife. God forbid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejayrazz Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's certainly a complicated question, but in context, it should be evident to anybody when they have crossed the line. If I call a friend something nasty in jest, it is fine. If I call a stranger something nasty to be malicious, then it is not fine. Trying to define an actual line is almost impossible, as there are exceptions. Instead of trying to make some kind of arbitrary line, people need to use their heads more. Right is right and wrong is wrong, and that should be pretty evident. If something is questionable, don't say it. The attempted lawyering of this arbitrary line just serves as a smoke and mirrors tactic to avoid having to apologize. Agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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