BruceVC

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Not really, you regularly call me stupid and have even claimed I have syphilis which has rotted my brain due to my relationships with prostitutes (despite the fact syphilis is curable if treated early.) But guys Alum does makes several valid points, these are really about people making generalizations around articles and people trying to understand nuances. I would encourage all of us to take this advice constructively. You have accused me of being a liar, grandstanding, pursuing a false agenda, spewing rhetoric and various other things Bruce. Yes but the difference is you have demonstrated all those things, not all the time but particularly on the GG thread

That is true, I doubt the current Hungarian government could implement something like this successfully. But the Russians certainly can

Can I tell you guys something 100 % true ....people really believe the Russian propaganda. It feeds a certain " anti-Western " sentiment that some people need to believe I see it in South Africa all the time...for example " The FBI is only investigating FIFA because it doesn't want Russia to hold the 2018 WC " ....people seem to ignore the rampant corruption in FIFA and just think its about some Cold War ideological affair

Its okay boys, there is nothing wrong with your wife or partner earning more than you, it should be quite liberating. Think about it you can now say " honey I really feel like going for dinner at our local steakhouse...but do you mind paying ?" Nothing wrong with that

Yeah sometimes consistency in a job is important on a CV, so I would stick out the Hertz job for at least a year It shows people you can maintain at something without getting bored (or another possibly worse reason like incompetance ) and resigning

Funniest post of the week and an indubitable winner of the much coveted " BruceVC funniest post of the week " award

In all fairness, it's kind of hard to take being called an illiterate moron very constructively, I imagine. I did not contribute very efficiently to establishing an atmosphere that fosters constructive discussion. I believe apologies are in order on my part. Well I respect the fact you feel the need to apologize , I don't think it was necessary ( and yes I know your apology wasn't directed at me ) The issue with this thread at times lacking constructive discussion has very little to do with you ....but more to do with the general intransigence from some people around certain topics And that's key, there is constructive debate at times on this thread it just depends on what is being discussed

Not really, you regularly call me stupid and have even claimed I have syphilis which has rotted my brain due to my relationships with strippers/escorts ( despite the fact syphilis is curable ) But guys alum does makes several valid points, these are really about people making generalizations around articles and people trying to understand nuances I would encourage all of us to take this advice constructively

Yahtzee normally annoys me but that was very, very funny

Why would you need one, its more a view and perspective that people adopt which then would influence general corporate culture The company I work for has similar morals and business principles

'But why do you suddenly now feel the need to play a white person in every game? Its only since GG that this view has now become vociferous in some circles. And I'm sorry to say I question its real motives and sincerity I don't. Oh....okay my bad

' But why do you suddenly now feel the need to play a white person in every game? Its only since GG that this view has now become vociferous in some circles. And I'm sorry to say I question its real motives and sincerity

It doesn't? Then what does the doctrine of capitalism say? AFAIK unless there's some newfangled definition, Capitalism only states that means of production, trade and industry aren't controlled (or aren't majority controlled) by the State, that generally private ownership and accumulation of capital are expected. There is wage labor, competitive markets and negotiation of prices. There's actually nothing in that that inherently says anything about profit (or for that matter, treating people ethically). Well he did say "doctrine of capitalism" so I assumed he was talking about something different than the definition. Granted I have a hard time understanding what Bruce is on about most of the time. Yes I meant definition

It doesn't? Then what does the doctrine of capitalism say? It can also create large swaths of people enslaved by various debts who are required to spend most of their earnings paying off those debts. This is compounded in low-income areas, where payday loans keep people in a cycle of perpetual debt. A few people becoming millionaires because of a lucky investment doesn't negate that. It doesn't? Then what does the doctrine of capitalism say? AFAIK unless there's some newfangled definition, Capitalism only states that means of production, trade and industry aren't controlled (or aren't majority controlled) by the State, that generally private ownership and accumulation of capital are expected. There is wage labor, competitive markets and negotiation of prices. There's actually nothing in that that inherently says anything about profit (or for that matter, treating people ethically). Well there are various definitions but the most accurate one I use is similar to yours but adds something like " and profit made is reinvested into the company to provide for growth" so yes there is nothing in Capitalism to justify the appalling behavior at Disney You see every company also has a code of conduct or manifesto that would say something like " and we believe in a healthy, happy and fair work environment for our staff " so quite simply Disney should have balanced this view with the impact of replacing staff like they did. And they should have come to the decision thats its immoral and a contradiction to what Disney stands for and or should stand for

Not if you go by the definition of racism as "prejudice plus power". Pretty sure thats the definition most people use. Only people who want to dismiss racism against white people make up the prejudice plus power definition. Now thats an interesting perspective.." white people can't be the victims of racism " Some of my fellow supporters of SJ have argued that point but I think its misplaced as it immediately annoys people who have been the victim of black racism But a better way of saying it is " white people aren't typically the victims of the institutionalized and historic racism that black people are sometimes subjected to " The question then becomes "Okay, Given the historical and social contexts of this issue, how long are we expected to give others a free pass to be racist against the white "majority" population?" That's always been my biggest problem, that whenever the idea of an african man being racist it's always rebutted with "Well yeah, but we had to deal with Slavery man!" which rings hollow given the person being racist probably wasn't even a glimmer in his dad's eye when the civil rights legislations passed. No there shouldn't be an excuse and justification for any real racism, I regularly challenge some black South Africans on that radio talk I participate in that they are racist and I've had the debate with people around why not only whites can be racist I know probably not exactly what you're looking for, but... http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/canada/calgary/racist-bullying-plagues-calgary-family-in-mostly-black-housing-complex-mother-says-1.3081784 Thanks for the link but thats an example of racism towards whites which I have acknowledged But its different to the historic reasons and ideological motives of the racism from white supremacist groups and the KKK for example The racism you see from these groups is generational, they really think non-whites are basically sub-human

Do you guys buy into all this hyperbole and grandstanding ... " culturally imperialist "

Oh then I can guarantee you will feel very comfortable here ..these forums are fulled with people that love to criticize, dismiss, moan and basically debate how " game X just isn't as good as the original " or " you know nothing beats BG2...why Bioware, why have you embraced SJ changes over actually making your games entertaining " Cynicism is rife and also support for GG ....so don't get disheartened Oh I love Bethesda games, nothing better than a heavily modded Bethesda game ( adults mods included )

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Answer my questions first. Okay, "we" is the general European\White raceI meant to say " we have no need to promote the White race " Hahahaha, i'm done. Do you mind sharing why you are done ? Because trying to tell whites that their race and culture should not be promoted is quite evil, is it not? Like there is a certain layer of what the human expression of oneself can go before someone else puts an arbitrary stop-sign telling them that their culture just have had enough. I thought that we all worked from on the dream MLK had as a base. Maybe he was wrong after all... Dude...seriously? I would like others to comment ..." do you guys think the European\White race needs to be promoted in our modern age " Yes, because a lot of it seems to be getting forgotten. The old folk tales the old culture etc and it is being overshadowed by shows like jersey shore or hells kitchen. Besides how much do you know about celtic or slav or norse or balkan or various germanic cultures really? You come from a country tha was a mere colony and try to school others on how they should perceive and promote their own millenia long cultural roots? Mind your own cultural background and do not school others on representation of their culture you "colonist" No I'll continue to get involved in other peoples cultures....its a wonderful global world Well whats an example then of a valid group of white people that have been victims to abuse and bigotry by black people ?

Not if you go by the definition of racism as "prejudice plus power". Pretty sure thats the definition most people use. Only people who want to dismiss racism against white people make up the prejudice plus power definition. Now thats an interesting perspective.." white people can't be the victims of racism " Some of my fellow supporters of SJ have argued that point but I think its misplaced as it immediately annoys people who have been the victim of black racism But a better way of saying it is " white people aren't typically the victims of the institutionalized and historic racism that black people are sometimes subjected to "

I have to say this is a good example of the principles of Capitalism going too far For better or worse, it's capitalism working as intended. The much lauded invisible hand working its magic. I have to say this is a good example of the principles of Capitalism going too far No, as JadedWolf has accurately pointed it out, this is capitalism doing what capitalism does. Which is, incidentally, why libertarian "let the free market run its course, it will work out in the end, honest" views fill me with utter dread. That's the thing Capitalism doesn't have to be like that, the doctrine of Capitalism doesn't say " profit at all costs " There is an expected balancing act where you consider things like basic human rights. I live in a country where we see this all the time, Capitalism works...it can really uplift people if they are prepared to work. But this type of thoughtlessness and greed needs to be condemned

I have to say this is a good example of the principles of Capitalism going too far

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? One, it is a fantasy realm built upon a series of novels that prioritise internal consistency, so one must have a reason for minorities to be present not just token representations clumsily inserted for the sake of racists. Two, Minorities are represented: There are green Dryads, the problems with the Elder races which is a central theme of the novels, the heritage of the Vran lizardmen buried throughout, the post conjunction creatures, Geralt the protagonist is himself a mutant that is technically a new species, Ciri is a genetic timebomb crafted by fascist inter dimensional elves etcetera. You have raised some good points, if you did allow these changes then that would be license for people to demand changes to many other mediums. It would be madness....it would be like someone demanding that the Lord of the Rings suddenly gets an openly gay token character Its just a pity that this intentional design is now getting criticized as " lacking in progressive spirit "

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Answer my questions first. Okay, "we" is the general European\White race I meant to say " we have no need to promote the White race " Hahahaha, i'm done. Do you mind sharing why you are done ? Because trying to tell whites that their race and culture should not be promoted is quite evil, is it not? Like there is a certain layer of what the human expression of oneself can go before someone else puts an arbitrary stop-sign telling them that their culture just have had enough. I thought that we all worked from on the dream MLK had as a base. Maybe he was wrong after all... Dude...seriously? What? Either you judge a man by the content of his character or by the color of his skin. Are you not now judging by the color of people's skin with all these minority quotas and by proclaiming gaming as too white? Based on the latest developments, it seems like that ideal has sailed long ago and replaced by racial tokenism. Call it what you like but if it improves peoples gaming experience and doesn't impact yours why not just support it ?