Taoreich

So let's define terms. What is gay/homosexuality? Is one gay who (i) finds another male attractive on a one-off basis? (ii) only finds men attractive? (iii) has engaged in one-off sexual contact with men? (iv) has committed themselves to a lifestyle of sexual contact with men?

Nothing like one presupposition to serve another. You've just foisted the homosexiphobic bigotry/nazi tag (albiet with the "wary" caveat, indicating your openmindedness) onto those who believe that there is choice involved, because you believe they have similarly foisted an "evil" or "perverse" tag on the gay population.

preceeded by So on the one hand, it's almost criminal to state that it's a choice but on the other you just cited a statistic indicating that there are factors which cause some one to express rather than repress this inclination; the latter might be described as a, dare I say, choice. Also, indicating that King James is a hypocrite for the positioning of homosexuality whilst presumably dabbling on the side indicates that he was responsible for this positioning. To my knowledge, James commisioned the translation, and it drew acclaim beacuse it was considered the most comprehensive English translation to date, but he didn't write it. Personally, I could care less about what your view is, but at least be accurate when attempting to self-righteously seize the intellectual high ground.

Fried chicken on a waffle (with syrup of course). it sounds odd, but it's pretty common soul food fare and delicious to boot.

I want a game based on Paranoia

Those William Wegman photographs of Weimaraners in clothes

Let's deconstruct, shall we? So it would initially seem that your concern is regarding the posters and their perception, though you do take a moment to single out "you people." An interesting way of engaging someone of whom you are about to inquire A rhetorical question, followed by invective- perhaps this is exposition? No specific concern yet, but some more animosity towards your subject Rhetoric contiunued. No defined concerns or questions yet although you do allude to the issue, that the "product" is sub-par. More exposition maybe? Certainly more aspersions at Obsidian anyway... OK, you've stopped the rhetoric, maybe we've reached the specific cause for concern....nope. although another general area of disatisfaction is PR. Ummm. You think that the game is sub-par and that the PR is poor, and this translates to not treating customers as human beings? Thankfully, you do narrow your focus here with two specific requests, though you have yet to identify these "problems" or "hold-ups" that are referenced. What issue? The general state of PR? The sub-par product? General problems and hold-ups? Global warming? One doesn't often jump from exposition to conclusion, but it's an option you've taken. Actually, this is a very applicable solution to what you've outlined. When faced with general probl,ems with no other detail or rationale; take a meeting And that issue is a complete inability to articulate dissatisfaction in a way that ifacilitates constructive discussion

Hades- You keep saying it's libelous, but, as a former "journalist" I thought you knew better:

you cretins need to read the books all of them all four in the trilogy

The Call of Cthulu: Dark Corners of the Earth

prepare for the airing of grievances

J E T S JETS! JETS! JETS!

[/lurk] By this token, I shall be your king [lurk]

I figured it would get here eventually so consider this a pre-emptive strike.

No offense to Logan, but to Arkan, I say: L O L On topic, your requests were not so unreasonable, but your phrasing began to hint at a young lad giving his list to Santa.

The difference in the Messianic seder vs the standard Jewish seder is really in the epilogue. You find the afikommen (the unleavened bread symbolizing the Messiah), whereas the standard seder leaves the afikommen hidden, symbolizing that the Messiah is still to come.

Striding out of the wasteland, attacking with a mighty sword, cometh Taoreich! And he gives a low howl: "I'm seriously going to brutalize you until you are unable to sit properly!!"

Spare us from your brand of "enlightenment," Vis. This statement is just another indictment of your seeming inability to provide anything close to rational insight; or at the very least an inability to articulate it in a manner recognizable to others. For context, I myself am a Christian (non-denominational Protestant, specifically) but this isn't about Christianity necessarily so let's set that aside. "Religion" is in no way related "social control." Look at the basic tenets of Christianity, Judaism or Islam and you will find very little regarding social structure or organization in their respective scriptures aside from a roadmap of ethical values which are shared by most civilizations anyway. How does this, or the concept of a divine creator or the concept of grace and reconciliation control anyone socially? The challenges to which you would seem take exception are found in the ancillary hierarchy and doctrine which, for good or ill, accompany the associated organizations. And you know what? A lot of them are flawed and are populated by those who, though they may or may not have had good intentions to start, have been seduced by power/money/dogma. But this is not indicative of religion, this is indicative of the character of individuals. "weak minded fools" indeed. I would venture to say that there is more merit the concept of a dry-erase marker's divinity than to the idea that you are imbued with something resembling intelligent self-determination.

How about a "horror" RPG? Call Of Cthulhu-Dark Corners of the Earth In development for sometime with some hiccoughs along the way. Since picked up by Bethesda and release pending R3 or so. Seems interesting.

How many times has Gromnir whipped out that link since it originally posted? Everytime I see it, I imagine Gromnir silently mouthing "coup fourre," at his monitor as he enters the link.

Brief name summary: Began as "Maverick" - Sad result of seeing "Top Gun" too many times Changed to "Taorick" - pseudo-intelligentsia days where I wanted to balance the maverick (Te) side of my DnD character with a little Tao Ended as Taoreich - I liked the spelling better and thought the "reich" added a little more contrast to the Tao connotation Avatar: One bad apple. Which happens to be my last name

The wisdom of pumpkin-goatse notwithstanding, there are a few things that bear noting: -Until your reviews came under fire, you were more than willing to be a part of that community, warts and all; even going so far as to call it your new home. Only after the vitriol the codex is famous for was turned your way did it become unacceptable behavior. -On the topic of long sufferring injuries, your behavior on the Bis-boards, Bio-boards and others more than tar you with the brush of antagonism and pettiness. Thus the quetion of how far this flows down to EBIS still stands. I don't particularly care, mind you. I just tend to raise my hackles at silly, self-righteous condemnation positioned as rational thought

Does the personal actions of a single participant taint the integrity of the board enitre? Vis- Should we consider EDBIS an unprofessional wastland of juvenile thought based upon your kamakaze departure from the Bis-boards? Your extrapolation of the codex' general character from Spaz' rogue foolishness would support a similar boycott of your employer...

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