Laktos
Gunpoint Diplomacy
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Posted - 2012.03.06 12:53:00 -
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Having read most of this thread and all the flaming and name-calling that has been going on, I feel I need to say something as somebody who has never spoken to nor has any affiliation with Fon.
Those espousing tolerance need to remember that a tolerant society is one that tolerates those that are intolerant as well. Whether Fon has intolerant views in regards to issues of race in the real world is something that is not proven or disproven and frankly is totally irrelevant to the CSM process.
Online we are simply people or video game players. In real life, race may play an important and defining role in our society and identity (defining our history, our language, where we are born, our social circles and the values we inherit and develop to name but a few). But here, in EVE, whether we are black, white, asian etc is fairly irrelevant unless we choose to make it an issue.
So far, I have not seen Fon bring up real-life race in any discussion on game mechanics or changes. Rather he has made quite a decent attempt at ignoring the topic of accusations of racism and trying to maintain focus on relevant gameplay issues.
What I have seen is a frenzied attempt by some people to bring up the topic of racism and try to make it the defining subject of the thread against Fon's will. This sort of behaviour from outside forces could easily be interpreted as a purposeful attempt to derail Fon's campaign.
If you really feel the need to come onto a game forum and a thread that is specifically about game issues, and throw accusations of racism and intolerance at someone then perhaps first you should look closely at how tolerant you yourself are. Not just of people with different skin colour, but of people who have different opinions, beliefs and ideologies other than your own.
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Now, back on topic. Regardless of your own personal political ideologies, I agree with most of your proposals about EVE and I believe from watching your many videos and reading your comments on PvP, that you will be a force for good for the solo and small gang pvper should you get on the CSM.
So you've got my vote :)
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