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Althair Erin
Gallente GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:43:00 -
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In the short time that I have been a player in EVE and a member of Goonswarm, I've observed the incredible amount of hatred and rage that many players feel toward each other, and other corporations. The endless trolling, the smack talk in Local, and a general feeling of contempt between opposing parties. I've seen some few examples of mutual respect, but they appear to be few and far between.
When I fly through space not owned by my Alliance or allies I feel a kind of cold distance between myself and other pilots. No one seems to want to take time to talk before opening up with all guns. Is padding your killboard with my frigate so important, when maybe I just want to talk? Do you feel threatened? My Incursus can't hold a candle to your Vagabond, so why not chat a little? Inter-Alliance communication would be so much more vibrant if there was a greater willingness to communicate.
Where does all this hate come from? I can see that the older generation of players have a long list of grudges and slights and other insults they are trying to avenge, but what about new players? Do we have to adopt the anger and rage of our elders? Should we allow ourselves to be infected by their hate?
I'm not calling for an end to fighting. Most of our ships are designed for the sole purpose of burning other vessels into floating scrap. But wouldn't it be a more beautiful universe if we, the newer generation of players held a greater mutual respect for each other? The hope of the younger generation is their unstained hearts- we haven't had the time to become so jaded or angry that we shut out everyone except our own corporation. We should reach out to each other in the interest of making -everyones- experience better.
Maybe next time you find yourself hovering over the wreck of your enemy, you might try convoing them instead of podding. Who knows, you might make a new friend.
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Dafuzz
Gallente Evolution Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:44:00 -
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Welp
I get what you are saying
But
no
-Dfz
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Yussef
Amarr Igneus Auctorita GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:45:00 -
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That was beautiful and food for thought. Sometimes I wish more of us could show our feelings like this.
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LASER WATCHER
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:46:00 -
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maybe we should just live and let live _____
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duckmonster
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:46:00 -
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great TROLL or GREATEST troll?
You decide. -----------
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rycar
Caldari GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:48:00 -
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tl;dr
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Gneeznow
Minmatar North Eastern Swat Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:51:00 -
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every stranger is a friend you havent met yet, remember that before hitting those F keys
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Boom ChickaBoom
Caldari Friendly Pod Poppers
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:57:00 -
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WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
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Kichigai Kira
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Posted - 2007.12.18 17:57:00 -
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IÆm looking down into the eyes of hopelessness TheyÆre crying out to me I see the pain itÆs so much more than youth should know It tears me apart What can I do to change what I see This vicious cycle must come to an end
*CHORUS* CanÆt you see, weÆre crushing the hearts of the innocent WeÆre teaching them to fail And how it breaks me to see how weÆre living and punishing the ones that need us to care To see them hurting Feels like knuckles to the back of my head
Where have the days gone that the golden ratio was forever Families stuck together
We wonder why their generation struggles to get by ThereÆs no one to help what can I do to change what I see This vicious cycle must come to an end.
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LASER WATCHER
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:00:00 -
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Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
what are you talking about? weve made plenty of serious threads in recent and past times. im sorry if you feel that way _____
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Dafuzz
Gallente Evolution Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:01:00 -
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Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
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Narciss Sevar
Caldari Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:03:00 -
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Originally by: Gneeznow every stranger is a friend you havent met yet, remember that before hitting those F keys
But if they end up like you, remember those F keys.
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SunglassesInSpace
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:04:00 -
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this is a really nice idea, maybe CCP could run an event where everyones guns are changed into shield and armour reps for a weekend :)
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Atama Cardel
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:05:00 -
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Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
I know how you feel, but goonswarm is trying to repent our flaming sins and turn CAOD into a wonderful garden of eden that it once was. Come here my brother so I may embrace you in my arms and spread the love
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FGxHalsey
Battlestars GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:06:00 -
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My frown just turned upside down.
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Dafuzz
Gallente Evolution Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:07:00 -
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Originally by: Atama Cardel
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
I know how you feel, but goonswarm is trying to repent our flaming sins and turn CAOD into a wonderful garden of eden that it once was. Come here my brother so I may embrace you in my arms and spread the love
You lie like a rug tbh
and you know it
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luaPnoRetoV
Priority of all States Together
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:08:00 -
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Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
I am disappointed that you feel this way.
Have you ever listened to that song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel? They sing of people being unable to share their true feelings with one another. I feel you must have something seriously troubling you if you believe a Goon is incapable of positive thought towards others.
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Althair Erin
Gallente GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:10:00 -
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Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
Dafuzz, you commented earlier that what I envision is impossible- or at least that's how I interpreted your 'nope' response. I saw it as a refusal to embrace the possibility that better relations between players and corporations are possible.
Now I haven't been around very long, but it looks like you have a lot of people here on the forums who think you're a pretty chill guy regardless of who belongs in which corporation. Do you honestly feel that it would be better if those people hated you instead?
Would you describe yourself as the member of the 'old guard' I mentioned? Filled with bitterness and hate to the extent that they no longer consider open communication to be either viable or desirable? Isn't there some part of you that sees this as a truly sad state of affairs?
I've barely posted on this forum before, waiting and getting my bearings in the EVE world and meta-world, and already I'm being called a fakeposter. Honestly, it does make me feel sad. I know EVE is described as being a sort of cold, dark world, but it's also totally open-ended. We can bring some warmth into it if we choose to.
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Dafuzz
Gallente Evolution Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:10:00 -
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Originally by: luaPnoRetoV
Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
I am disappointed that you feel this way.
Have you ever listened to that song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel? They sing of people being unable to share their true feelings with one another. I feel you must have something seriously troubling you if you believe a Goon is incapable of positive thought towards others.
I full well know that goons are very capable at many many things
But das boot happens if this isn't an epic fakepost
I like your ! avatar its cool
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Orebuster
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:10:00 -
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Maybe we could have a universe wide mining op, where every pilot could come to 0.0, and mine the good ores, without having to worry about pirates, or wars.
We could shoot npc rats side by side with our enemies, and relisters would pledge to sell only those products they produce. Imagine how inexpensive t2 gear could be if we all just pitched in together for a weekend, call it EVE Armistice, from say, Friday the 22nd to Wednesday the 26th (yes, this isn't the weekend, but it would make Lennon proud--Lenin, not so much).
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Gneeznow
Minmatar North Eastern Swat Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:11:00 -
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Originally by: Narciss Sevar
Originally by: Gneeznow every stranger is a friend you havent met yet, remember that before hitting those F keys
But if they end up like you, remember those F keys.
I think this is what happens a lot, people see my ugly vherokior face and mash on those F keys, which may eventually force me to play on my hot amarr girly alt if i want to experience the dream in the OP
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Traumatica
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:12:00 -
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Indeed, there is a significant amount of vitriol between not only new players and older players, but between other groups of players in general. I cannot but help ponder the significance of this when applied to a broader social view. It saddens me when I think of those who will come after me, and what they will miss out on. They may never know the love of a forming conga-line around a gate with your enemy. They may never know the true happiness I experience when I know another will use my modules even after he killed me. It is a shame. In closing, I'd like to share with you some lyrics that I feel we should all take to heart, Whitney Houston's "The Greatest Love of All"
Did you know that Whitney Houston's debut LP, called simply Whitney Houston had 4 number one singles on it? Did you know that, Dafuzz? It's hard to choose a favorite among so many great tracks, but "The Greatest Love of All" is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. Its universal message crosses all boundaries and instills one with the hope that it's not too late to better ourselves. Since, Althair Erin, it's impossible in this world we live in to empathize with others, we can always empathize with ourselves. It's an important message, crucial really. And it's beautifully stated on the album.
I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
And if by chance, that special place That you've been dreaming of Leads you to a lonely place Find your strength in love
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Westly Synpa
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:12:00 -
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Originally by: Althair Erin In the short time that I have been a player in EVE and a member of Goonswarm, I've observed the incredible amount of hatred and rage that many players feel toward each other, and other corporations. The endless trolling, the smack talk in Local, and a general feeling of contempt between opposing parties. I've seen some few examples of mutual respect, but they appear to be few and far between.
When I fly through space not owned by my Alliance or allies I feel a kind of cold distance between myself and other pilots. No one seems to want to take time to talk before opening up with all guns. Is padding your killboard with my frigate so important, when maybe I just want to talk? Do you feel threatened? My Incursus can't hold a candle to your Vagabond, so why not chat a little? Inter-Alliance communication would be so much more vibrant if there was a greater willingness to communicate.
Where does all this hate come from? I can see that the older generation of players have a long list of grudges and slights and other insults they are trying to avenge, but what about new players? Do we have to adopt the anger and rage of our elders? Should we allow ourselves to be infected by their hate?
I'm not calling for an end to fighting. Most of our ships are designed for the sole purpose of burning other vessels into floating scrap. But wouldn't it be a more beautiful universe if we, the newer generation of players held a greater mutual respect for each other? The hope of the younger generation is their unstained hearts- we haven't had the time to become so jaded or angry that we shut out everyone except our own corporation. We should reach out to each other in the interest of making -everyones- experience better.
Maybe next time you find yourself hovering over the wreck of your enemy, you might try convoing them instead of podding. Who knows, you might make a new friend.
aww pudding its okay they just want to play.
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duckmonster
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:12:00 -
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Originally by: SunglassesInSpace this is a really nice idea, maybe CCP could run an event where everyones guns are changed into shield and armour reps for a weekend :)
This would make concord so awesome.
"Ima just sitting here smartbombing JITA undock, and I got 500 remote shield reps makeing me safe and warm". -----------
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Dafuzz
Gallente Evolution Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:19:00 -
[25]
Originally by: Althair Erin
Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
Dafuzz, you commented earlier that what I envision is impossible- or at least that's how I interpreted your 'nope' response. I saw it as a refusal to embrace the possibility that better relations between players and corporations are possible.
Now I haven't been around very long, but it looks like you have a lot of people here on the forums who think you're a pretty chill guy regardless of who belongs in which corporation. Do you honestly feel that it would be better if those people hated you instead?
Would you describe yourself as the member of the 'old guard' I mentioned? Filled with bitterness and hate to the extent that they no longer consider open communication to be either viable or desirable? Isn't there some part of you that sees this as a truly sad state of affairs?
I've barely posted on this forum before, waiting and getting my bearings in the EVE world and meta-world, and already I'm being called a fakeposter. Honestly, it does make me feel sad. I know EVE is described as being a sort of cold, dark world, but it's also totally open-ended. We can bring some warmth into it if we choose to.
If I took the time to convo someone I am about to pod, chances are 20 of his buddies are ready to jump in and kill me.
So no.
And your CEO absolutely hates me IRL. Ask him, if he doesn't answer, ask Stoffer.
Then come back and ask me if I care
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Westly Synpa
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:20:00 -
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Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Althair Erin
Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
Dafuzz, you commented earlier that what I envision is impossible- or at least that's how I interpreted your 'nope' response. I saw it as a refusal to embrace the possibility that better relations between players and corporations are possible.
Now I haven't been around very long, but it looks like you have a lot of people here on the forums who think you're a pretty chill guy regardless of who belongs in which corporation. Do you honestly feel that it would be better if those people hated you instead?
Would you describe yourself as the member of the 'old guard' I mentioned? Filled with bitterness and hate to the extent that they no longer consider open communication to be either viable or desirable? Isn't there some part of you that sees this as a truly sad state of affairs?
I've barely posted on this forum before, waiting and getting my bearings in the EVE world and meta-world, and already I'm being called a fakeposter. Honestly, it does make me feel sad. I know EVE is described as being a sort of cold, dark world, but it's also totally open-ended. We can bring some warmth into it if we choose to.
If I took the time to convo someone I am about to pod, chances are 20 of his buddies are ready to jump in and kill me.
So no.
And your CEO absolutely hates me IRL. Ask him, if he doesn't answer, ask Stoffer.
Then come back and ask me if I care
that's not very chill brosef.
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LASER WATCHER
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:21:00 -
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Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Althair Erin
Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
Dafuzz, you commented earlier that what I envision is impossible- or at least that's how I interpreted your 'nope' response. I saw it as a refusal to embrace the possibility that better relations between players and corporations are possible.
Now I haven't been around very long, but it looks like you have a lot of people here on the forums who think you're a pretty chill guy regardless of who belongs in which corporation. Do you honestly feel that it would be better if those people hated you instead?
Would you describe yourself as the member of the 'old guard' I mentioned? Filled with bitterness and hate to the extent that they no longer consider open communication to be either viable or desirable? Isn't there some part of you that sees this as a truly sad state of affairs?
I've barely posted on this forum before, waiting and getting my bearings in the EVE world and meta-world, and already I'm being called a fakeposter. Honestly, it does make me feel sad. I know EVE is described as being a sort of cold, dark world, but it's also totally open-ended. We can bring some warmth into it if we choose to.
If I took the time to convo someone I am about to pod, chances are 20 of his buddies are ready to jump in and kill me.
So no.
And your CEO absolutely hates me IRL. Ask him, if he doesn't answer, ask Stoffer.
Then come back and ask me if I care
im sure that deadtear would gladly let you in as he is specifically fond of you _____
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Dafuzz
Gallente Evolution Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:22:00 -
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Originally by: Westly Synpa that's not very chill brosef.
On whose part?
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Narciss Sevar
Caldari Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:22:00 -
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Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Althair Erin
Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
Dafuzz, you commented earlier that what I envision is impossible- or at least that's how I interpreted your 'nope' response. I saw it as a refusal to embrace the possibility that better relations between players and corporations are possible.
Now I haven't been around very long, but it looks like you have a lot of people here on the forums who think you're a pretty chill guy regardless of who belongs in which corporation. Do you honestly feel that it would be better if those people hated you instead?
Would you describe yourself as the member of the 'old guard' I mentioned? Filled with bitterness and hate to the extent that they no longer consider open communication to be either viable or desirable? Isn't there some part of you that sees this as a truly sad state of affairs?
I've barely posted on this forum before, waiting and getting my bearings in the EVE world and meta-world, and already I'm being called a fakeposter. Honestly, it does make me feel sad. I know EVE is described as being a sort of cold, dark world, but it's also totally open-ended. We can bring some warmth into it if we choose to.
If I took the time to convo someone I am about to pod, chances are 20 of his buddies are ready to jump in and kill me.
So no.
And your CEO absolutely hates me IRL. Ask him, if he doesn't answer, ask Stoffer.
Then come back and ask me if I care
Stoffer do you hate him?
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SunglassesInSpace
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2007.12.18 18:23:00 -
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Originally by: Westly Synpa
Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Althair Erin
Originally by: Dafuzz
Originally by: Boom ChickaBoom WOW, that is the first goon thread that I have read that wasent flaming someone.
That is because its either a fakepost or a BoB spy
Dafuzz, you commented earlier that what I envision is impossible- or at least that's how I interpreted your 'nope' response. I saw it as a refusal to embrace the possibility that better relations between players and corporations are possible.
Now I haven't been around very long, but it looks like you have a lot of people here on the forums who think you're a pretty chill guy regardless of who belongs in which corporation. Do you honestly feel that it would be better if those people hated you instead?
Would you describe yourself as the member of the 'old guard' I mentioned? Filled with bitterness and hate to the extent that they no longer consider open communication to be either viable or desirable? Isn't there some part of you that sees this as a truly sad state of affairs?
I've barely posted on this forum before, waiting and getting my bearings in the EVE world and meta-world, and already I'm being called a fakeposter. Honestly, it does make me feel sad. I know EVE is described as being a sort of cold, dark world, but it's also totally open-ended. We can bring some warmth into it if we choose to.
If I took the time to convo someone I am about to pod, chances are 20 of his buddies are ready to jump in and kill me.
So no.
And your CEO absolutely hates me IRL. Ask him, if he doesn't answer, ask Stoffer.
Then come back and ask me if I care
that's not very chill brosef.
maybe the whole MC situation is making dafuzz a less chill brosef. tbqh it must be pretty stressful.
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