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FellRaven
Minmatar
GREY COUNCIL
Hydra Alliance
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Posted - 2008.05.12 12:47:00 -
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Edited by: FellRaven on 12/05/2008 12:49:21
Edited by: FellRaven on 12/05/2008 12:48:38
Edited by: FellRaven on 12/05/2008 12:47:50
During the recent conflict in the North there were several posts which grossly misrepresented the position regarding the progress of the War.
Now I believe that those that made these posts intended them to be a rallying cry for their side(Side A)and a blow to the morale of their opponents(Side B). But do they really achieve these ends.
If you are actively involved on either side then you will see these posts for what they are.
Side A could see them as an effort to salvage something as the war is already lost or at least not winable in the battlefield so needs instead to be won on the forums and this would hurt morale. Those not already involved will see no urgency in joining.
Side B could see it as similarly as a sign of A's weakness and there inevitable victory or may even be enraged by all the insulting and harden their resolve still further. Further if B have not committed all their forces such posts might be read by those not already involved as indicating that they are at risk and need to get involved.
Now I have deliberately not mentioned individuals or alliances here. This is not a new thing to EVE, remember "Dining in NOL", anyway lets see if we can share without smacking?
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Maj'k Lootar
Trinity Corp
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Posted - 2008.05.12 13:14:00 -
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hmmmm, yes. i think i will has your threadz virginz.
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NokNok
D00M.
Triumvirate.
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Posted - 2008.05.12 13:19:00 -
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It's part of the game. Of most games actually.
And I think it would be pretty boring without it.
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Astasia Orian
Black Eclipse Corp
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.05.12 13:21:00 -
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The kind of threads you describe make it difficult to target their bunch.
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Funkcikle
Gallente
DEATHFUNK
R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2008.05.12 13:21:00 -
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Edited by: Funkcikle on 12/05/2008 13:21:25
Smack is always good
"you C**t"
( edited for smacking)
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Wesley Baird
D00M.
Triumvirate.
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Posted - 2008.05.12 13:27:00 -
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Depends, some smack is funny and entertaining, some is pathetic...overall I like that we have a forum to antagonize each other, though some people take it too seriously...
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Destruct
Octavian Vanguard
RAZOR Alliance
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Posted - 2008.05.12 13:32:00 -
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In a way it is sad because it makes it hard as a bystander, as in not involved, to get a clear picture of what's really going on.
Then again, it's also a matter of winning those bystanders sympathy in that it might make a difference in the future about who is fighting who and for what cause.
i don't believe the morale aspect is significant since those involved will most likely have a pretty goog picture of what's going on unless leadership is blatantly ignorant and or good at duping its members.
The most important factor, in my opinion, would be to justify the own entity's worth and rationalize the outcome. alot of people takes this too seriously. like in this case in branch, "we would have kicked your ass if only we had equal numbers", "you had to nap everyone and his grandma to take us down", etc, etc.
You can get more of what you want with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word. - Al Capone
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Skjorta
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Posted - 2008.05.12 13:42:00 -
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Edited by: Skjorta on 12/05/2008 13:43:20
Smack is good as long as it doesn't cross into rl threats/insults.
Rather have a smacker than a pompous white knight douche bag any day, I mean look at bruce. They are boring as hell because you see the tag and you know the post is going to be something like the following: "Much respect, we both had so much fun. Nobody lost this battle because we both won in fun. We may have lost 10x more ships than you, but much respect and we love you so much".
The enemy doesn't need morale....and I'm sure brucies can see through the BS. Not really sure what it accomplishes.
I'm sorry, that stuff isn't fun to read at all.
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thoth foc
Destructive Influence
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.05.12 14:00:00 -
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smack is just a tool that can be used or misused.. so in itself, it is neither..
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Lunas Feelgood
S.A.S
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Posted - 2008.05.12 14:07:00 -
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 Originally by: thoth foc
smack is just a tool that can be used or misused.. so in itself, it is neither..
totally agree. Like if i was to say thoth is a warp core stabbing ***** with 0 skills it can actually be used and misused. its like a friendly banter and a fact in 1 sentence.. 
so yes more smack plz
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Alex Salas
BROTHERHOOD OF SPARTA
Dominatus Phasmatis
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Posted - 2008.05.12 14:15:00 -
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Smack is part of any game. EVE is unique because alts sometimes are used to smack.
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DeckardIRL
BROTHERHOOD OF SPARTA
Dominatus Phasmatis
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Posted - 2008.05.12 14:16:00 -
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I used to wind up D2 something awful with some really bad threads... it was pure entertainment... some people took them very seriously...
The best ones were always the ones I was totally smashed when I authored them... can get you a bad name tho 
But it was still good fun 
Deck
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Wesley Baird
D00M.
Triumvirate.
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Posted - 2008.05.12 14:49:00 -
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Originally by: DeckardIRL
The best ones were always the ones I was totally smashed when I authored them... can get you a bad name tho
Yes, sometimes those you smack really try to kill you...I think my deaths generally give Smashkill pilots too much pleasure...
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Metal Dude
Destructive Influence
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.05.12 16:18:00 -
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Smack is good, smack is right, and smack is what makes the game interesting.
ItĘs a motivating factor to rally people around a cause. ItĘs used as propaganda for most part, either to motivate own or to demoralize the opposing troops. Some people use it better then others and some make a mistake of putting their friends in a position to have to back up their big mouths in game, but thatĘs what makes it fun.
Most important thing is to not cross the line. ItĘs a game after all with all of the same kind of people that love gaming and EVE. That needs to be kept in perspective, but aside of that, smack is healthy for the game.
The truth will set you free
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Jungle KungFu
Minmatar
Dickens-Cider
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Posted - 2008.05.12 17:06:00 -
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Originally by: Lunas Feelgood
Originally by: thoth foc
smack is just a tool that can be used or misused.. so in itself, it is neither..
totally agree. Like if i was to say thoth is a warp core stabbing ***** with 0 skills it can actually be used and misused. its like a friendly banter and a fact in 1 sentence..
so yes more smack plz
Or if someone said Lunas is a filthy liar and a backstabber and they were to post a link to a hilarity tread that proved as much.
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Emrod
Legion Du Lys
GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2008.05.12 17:08:00 -
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Edited by: Emrod on 12/05/2008 17:17:11
Edited by: Emrod on 12/05/2008 17:09:37
its me, the smacker in da ops.
But..i dont care about the north tbh.
so my post dont have any purpose here.
like all post in coad.
*fart*
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CueBee
Out of Order
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Posted - 2008.05.12 17:53:00 -
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Talking **** is for champs.
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Omeega
UA Industry
Red Alliance
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Posted - 2008.05.12 19:47:00 -
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I no understand question please repeat.
Don't speak english. F1,f2,f3...
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Graalum
Foundation
R0ADKILL
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Posted - 2008.05.12 20:38:00 -
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Originally by: Wesley Baird
Originally by: DeckardIRL
The best ones were always the ones I was totally smashed when I authored them... can get you a bad name tho
Yes, sometimes those you smack really try to kill you...I think my deaths generally give Smashkill pilots too much pleasure...
I think you greatly overestimate the value of your death mails
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Quesa
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
Atlas Alliance
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Posted - 2008.05.12 22:03:00 -
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There is a reason that smart people don't post as often on CAOD, rather other forum sites which are moderated properly.
The forum mods don't seem to have the slightest clue on how to clean up the forums, they rely on targeting specific forum personalities for mundane reasons and temp banning them, thus forwarding the thought that they are actually doing something to make CAOD a more pleasant place to discuss things. However, it's a double edged sword, the majority of the forum posters on CAOD seem to have the maturity of a fecies slinging chimp and cry like a 6 month old baby when someone calls them on it.
I suppose it's just where culture is headed these days.
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Martika Ray
x13
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Posted - 2008.05.13 00:46:00 -
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Indefferent.. Both losers and winners in here do rule.. it's a tabloid magazine... funny rumours.. no back up... Just crap..
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thoth foc
Destructive Influence
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.05.13 07:50:00 -
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Originally by: Lunas Feelgood
Originally by: thoth foc
smack is just a tool that can be used or misused.. so in itself, it is neither..
totally agree. Like if i was to say thoth is a warp core stabbing ***** with 0 skills it can actually be used and misused. its like a friendly banter and a fact in 1 sentence..
so yes more smack plz
you are so 2005
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Smith
Caldari
Destructive Influence
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.05.13 09:00:00 -
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Good or bad it helps me.
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Kuolematon
Space Perverts and Forum Warriors United
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Posted - 2008.05.13 11:42:00 -
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My corp name states as much as it should, n00bdra.
"The Amarr are the tanking and ganking floating rods of goldcrap"
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