Quadriplegic Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 The 90 day period of surrender that followed the end of IRON's part in the Karma war has come to a close. As of today they are free to go their own way once more. However, as the primary alliance in charge of the enforcement of their terms, we have a parting message. When we first learned that we were going in against IRON, we figured we were in for an easy fight. IRON was big, sure, but as a close ally to the NPO it had been a long time since they'd faced a losing fight, or even fair odds. Having fought GGA in the Unjust War, we expected much the same from IRON: for them to be clumsy and soft, their members uncoordinated and quick to give up. Any large alliance has some dead weight and IRON certainly had its share, but we found underneath a solid core of dedicated fighters. We may have been on opposite sides, we may not have agreed with what they were fighting to defend, but there is little that impresses Farkers more than resilience; and we were impressed. As the war came to its conclusion and IRON surrendered, a number of us looked forward to interacting with them without bombs flying overhead. Some remembered our time under surrender terms to the GOONS and the common ground we found once the bullets had stopped flying. With our new and unexpectedly positive image of IRON, we had some hope that we would find them as easy to work with in peace as we did in trading recipes across the battlefield. Unfortunately, quite the opposite was true. We found them time and again to be unwilling to police themselves and exceedingly slow in correcting issues. For those of you who have read the beer tasting threads, you may have noticed the amount of time and pressure it took for them to follow what was, in essence, a mandatory PR exercise, and even then not without one of their government members spitting in our face. Whether truly warranted or the reflection of a handful of loudly uncooperative members, the image of IRON in Farkistan today is not the one we ended the war with. It is one of a churlish and uncooperative group, who, rather than accepting defeat with grace and using the opportunity to start anew, cast aside what good will they might have gained out of childish petulance. It's a rare thing for us to be so disappointed. However, I have no desire to tar all of IRON with the same brush, for without the work of some extremely dedicated individuals IRON would not have reached this day so quickly, if at all. It should also be noted that IRON as a whole and our main contacts specifically have been extremely diligent in these last few weeks. As for IRON's general membership, I should hope that their willingness to shrug off a nuke and send back some banter is a more enduring image than the recalcitrance of a few. IRON, regardless of the issues we've had, this is a time for starting fresh, both in the end of your terms and the aftermath of the Karma War. While we may not soon forget our experiences working (and fighting) with you, we bear you no ill will. In that spirit, we wish you luck wherever your path may take you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwthegreat Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Congrats to IRON This is well deserved o/ Also: Fark lost a lot of respect in my book Edited August 23, 2009 by dwthegreat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azhrarn Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Wow, that was fast. It's been 90 days already? Congrats, IRON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnCapistan Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hail to you my IRON allies now we may partake in the fun together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Uruk Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Has it really been that long? Congrats IRON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 IRON, you're fine in my books. Congrats on ending terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Greenberg Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Good luck in the future IRON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodemofi-NPO Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) It's always more interesting when the OP isn't a lovefest. Congratulations IRON, and good luck. Edited August 23, 2009 by Shodemofi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niedalry Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats on the end of terms IRON. I expect to see you climbing jumping the ranks by next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary the Fantabulous Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congratulations, IRON. May it be well with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedj Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Congrats to IRONThis is well deserved o/ Also: Fark lost a lot of respect in my book its ok, because nobody has even heard of you Also, congrats on peace IRON...let this be a lesson that not everybody is as kind as Fark is. Edited August 23, 2009 by wickedj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzog Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 This is probably the most honest "end of terms" announcement I have ever seen. I think IRON will do well in the post-Hegemony world. (After all, they did well before the Continuum existed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnCapistan Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 its ok, because nobody has even heard of you Not saying I agree with him but this makes his post any less valid how??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireguy15207 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats to IRONThis is well deserved o/ Also: Fark lost a lot of respect in my book Oh, we're sorry that we've peed in someone's water. Apparently being honest in this world means not a damn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 o/ orange brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler with Plan X Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats to IRONThis is well deserved o/ Also: Fark lost a lot of respect in my book Wonderful, glad to know we lost the support of some guy who didn't take note of the announcement first time around and assumed it was a standard love and friendship filled release of terms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwthegreat Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 its ok, because nobody has even heard of you Hey wickedj, I'm dwthegreat, leader of BTO. Nice to see you cared enough to reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDiver Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 o/ IRON o btw can one of you guys IRON my shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonewall14 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 o/ IRON congrats and God's speed recovering! I agree with Dwight and feel the same way about the ring leaders of Karma and regret my role in fighting for them as I have found that Karma is full of it and just as bad as if not worse than the Hegemony... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrotskysRevenge Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congratulations IRON on the completion of terms. Good luck for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedj Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Not saying I agree with him but this makes his post any less valid how??? the loss of respect from some nobody just has to be devestating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats on peace IRON. Too bad Mr Met didn't survive this far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3nowned Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) o/ IRON. Congrats on the ending of terms. Good message Fark, I've always had a good view of your alliance Edited August 23, 2009 by R3nowned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stupid Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Congrats to IRONThis is well deserved o/ Also: Fark lost a lot of respect in my book Thank god your opinion isn't worth a damn. Also congrats to IRON on your completion. o/ FARK Edited August 23, 2009 by Joe Stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinousOne Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Sorry to hear things didn't go swell. Guess that happens between former enemies sometimes. We often see former enemies tossing about words of love and happiness to the point that it sickens so I guess its almost refreshing to see this instead. That being said, forcing people to drink alcohol isn't exactly something you can hold over them if they dont want to do it. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy some suds myself from time to time but holding the fact that some of them were not pleased with such against them seems a bit much. I guess they did agree to that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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