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@ Endrosz That was a excellent post, thanks for sharing. I particularly enjoyed reading the beginning and the story about your gran that set the context in your journey into fantasy RPG But very well written, engaging and interesting

You don't seem embarrassed...that concerns me the most

Something else occurred to me highlighting just how misplaced these protests are, they are insisting people boycott certain chain stores as an act of defiance. But what has the likes of Macy's got to do with the issue that the Police may be heavy handed when it comes to treatment of African Americans? So some supermarkets lose some revenue for a few days , how exactly does this influence law enforcement policy? I don't get the point or the connection?

That doesn't surprise me and it shouldn't surprise you ?

Gromnir you do seem a little confused about this case, I have spent considerable time dissecting it and I have a fairly good understanding of the US legal system so let me know if there is anything you need clarity on

One of my friends was arrested last night for DUI and I received a phone call early this morning, there were over 20 people in the same cell who were arrested for the same crime We should be able to pay his bail so hopefully he should get out this weekend

@ Dark_Ansem I read your whole initial post and I'm going to be completely honest Your issue is your communication skills and your need to feel you always have to have the last word. It reminds of people who have spent loads of time on the Internet and are quite skilled at forum responses but aren't that great at normal RL communication and etiquette. I see this a lot, it not a serious issue because many people share your problem but it does at times cause confusion and unnecessary consternation. for example like now where you think you are communication with that Dev in a normal and rationale way...but you not and you don't see it Sorry to sound harsh, but my input should be seen more as constructive and not critical

Hi Hurlshot Nice to see you posting again, I am of the opinion that when someone of your reasonable temperament and equanimity decides to leave these forums its an indictment on certain levels around the level of conversation I'm am hoping others realized it? So its good to hear from you again You come off as so amazingly prissy. Do you realize that? Why do you say that? Because I'm recognising that if someone like Hurlshot leaves the forum its a loss, I thought you were all about the truth...but you seem to have a problem when you hear it

This thread is really entertaining, excellent idea

Hi Hurlshot Nice to see you posting again, I am of the opinion that when someone of your reasonable temperament and equanimity decides to leave these forums its an indictment on certain levels around the level of conversation I'm am hoping others realized it? So its good to hear from you again

Nope, I don't believe you, You are in looooooooooooove .....don't be embarrassed..nothing to be ashamed about

That's sweet, I like to see people develop a little Romance crush on characters in a RPG Welcome to my world Volo, the world of Romance where you are never truly alone

Normally I am very supportive of international news channels like CNN but I'm a little concerned about how they are covering this story Its does seem a little biased against the Police, for example they have Michael Browns parents in an interview and the journalist is asking questions like " do you think your son would argue or tell a Police officer to f***k off " And obviously you have these two very sober parents responding like " no, our son would never do that. We don't believe a word of what Officer Wilson say " In seems in the interests of creating a balanced story you inadvertently polarize the debate because you will have people watching this interview who already think the Police are completely wrong and these types of comments just harden the resolve of people who are already think the Police are murderers So all the evidence that Brown wasn't completely innocent gets ignored

Sure. But please make sure you use the proper spoiler tags so others don't accidently read what you say

I have heard from several commentators that the reason the National Guard wasn't brought out was that they didn't want to be seen to be heavy handed and then provoke the protestors...not that it made much of a difference because the looting and damage to property still happened

I can empathize with the pain in this cartoon And my credit card will testify to my suffering in case there is any doubt to the veracity of my comment

Are you asking me why I like Romance or are you telling me why I like Romance The reality is I have explained why I like Romance many times, but I'm happy to explain again Simply put an RPG for me should be as realistic as possible in a fantasy context. Since most RPG offer interaction with party members it is completely reasonable that physical relationships would also develop. Also I can really imagine my character on this hectic quest to save the world, face death on a daily basis but also have a Romantic interest with someone in the party who my character is attracted to and is prepared to die for me. I can't think of a closer emotional bond, someone who is prepared to die for you on some epic quest. So Romance is just the expected outcome on your typical RPG journey and Romance adds to the immersive factor of the overall RPG experience Hope this clears up why I like Romance

I imagine various things make a debate exciting and its subjective as we all have different interests But I know what doesn't make a debate exciting...anything related to GG ( I couldn't resist, sorry )

This is an excellent and logical post, if most societies were going to legalize drugs this would have to be way the process and implementation would work

(From the pretty ladies thread) ...But if we have fake people on the forum, how are the arguments real? Good point but I suppose you can still make a valid argument but lie about who you really are? A point a person makes doesn't necessarily need the person making the point to be who they say they are?

Many of the liberals on MSNBC want to see the Drug War end. Libertarians on Fox News like John Stossel want to see the drug war end. This video only addresses the gang side of the Drug War, but heck I'll find more evidence later if you insist. I find looking for evidence online tedious. I know about this issue on a more personal basis. Remember, the area I live in is mostly black people, but at the same time I don't any drugs of any kind. It gives me a decent amount of clarity on the matter. That's an excellent video and very hard to dispute the message, I like the comparison to prohibition and how it actually increased organised crime and homicide. We can see the same parallels in the modern war on drugs throughout the world

So? Why is that important to you? Why does it matter to you that you remember them? Are you just saying you have really enjoyed romance in the context of roleplaying so much that it has been extremely memorable for you? Thats cool, now WHY did you enjoy romance in these RPGs? Emotions? What emotions did it cause in you? Butterflys in your stomach? Or what? What are the good emotions and what exactly is it about romance in RPGs that emulates real romance so well that gives you those good emotions? Yes in a way when I think of BG2 I think of Viconia, I really enjoyed the Romance arc with her I don't think its emotions, not in the real sense because an RPG doesn't really have that type of significant real world impact on me. Its just a form of entertainment, like reading a book or watching a movie. Its not life changing, but in the context of gaming it is significant?

Yes I agree 100 % that Romance makes your RPG experience more memorable and for me more immersive Also I find I remember the people I have Romanced in the various RPG I have played through the years almost immediately....but I can barley recall the other party members

There are many ways to end the drug war; here is what I feel is the most realistic: 1) Officially declare the campaign over. This won't do much practically speaking, but I feel it will help Americans understand why things got better. 2) Remove the financial incentives for law enforcement to make drug arrests. This will change the way law enforcement deals with drugs. Instead of looking for people to arrest for drug offences; they will arrest people when their drug abuse is actually causing some one a problem. 3) Change the focus of trying to scare people away from drugs with harsh punishments for using them (this approach simply does not work). Instead they should be sent to a rehabilitation center where they can be treated and receive help to get off drugs. Also, there should be no crime added to their criminal record IF they cooperate with their rehabilitation. 4) Simply legalize weed. It's basically harmless; heck, junk food is a bigger risk to society. Keeping this one illegal is a bigger problem then the drug itself by a lot. That would pretty much do it. Without the financial incentives arrest people for no good reason police won't be scouring black neighborhoods looking for black people who are easily convicted. Instead; they'll only show up when there's actually a problem. This will do wonders in mending the relationship between law enforcement and the black community. Cops won't be seen as predators looking to arrest them with any excuse they can muster, but friends who keep the peace. With the focus on treatment; black kids who are arrested won't come out a hardened criminal, but rather a rehabilitated citizen; heck his/her family will probably be grateful for the assistance helping their family member readjust to society. Also, arrests will be easier since the cops sending you to rehab isn't as scary as cop letting you get raped in prison; only for you to come out branded for life as a criminal. Legalizing weed would just be good economics, and a good PR move. I like the logic behind this idea of the insidious nature of this drug war but I have one major problem with how valid it is I haven't seen a single commentator on any news channel say that is the reason why minorities are targeted by the police, or even that its a major contributing factor. I'm not saying you wrong but I've seen some very pro-Brown supporters and analysts and not one of them have brought this whole drug war campaign into the debate? Not sure if you have some links to support this idea ?