BruceVC

Dude you are very funny

I have to be honest and admit if you think that the reason I raise issues of social justice is to make anyone feel guilty then I have utterly failed to explain my various points properly I need to obviously try harder, discussions about social justice are only about awareness and you then decide if you want to do something about a particular issue, they are not about guilt at all

That's both an interesting and concerning story Nonek. Are you prepared to share more details like where did this happen and under what circumstances, what ethnic group attacked you and what do you mean by "few individuals comments".. is this something the BNP said? It was SusurrusParadox on the SJW thread (wonder what happened to that?) Bruce, but as I said I found the gentleman laughable and nothing to be concerned about. I've been called a white (excuse my language) bastard before on the street, and still felt nothing but mild amusement, if I felt anything more i'd be allowing the abusers undue importance. Or i'm just an emotionless shell of a man? Sadly that thread was closed down, but it offered some of the most interesting debates we have had in ages. Maybe you and I should start a another one dedicated purely to SJ issues? I thought Paradox shook up the forums nicely with his perspective and I'm not referring to his suggestion that you and other members were knuckle dragging caveman. It was his opinion on matters like how lady gamers feel they are victims of abuse that was interesting and why they are justified in wanting there own space Also I was about to engage in a very important discussion with you at the time around the point " white, heterosexual males are not typically or historically victims of discrimination" I was going to ask you several pertinent questions around this topic but then the thread was closed

Chaos, tell them you'll trade them some of that nice Wisconsin mature cheddar for free access to E3?

That's both an interesting and concerning story Nonek. Are you prepared to share more details like where did this happen and under what circumstances, what ethnic group attacked you and what do you mean by "few individuals comments".. is this something the BNP said?

Meshugger, I think you better sit down for a bit. I have something I need to tell you, and it's not good news. It's about Voltaire...

No I haven't ?

Funny enough in my country that is a factor, there are numerous examples of black journalists making controversial statements about the ANC and not getting criticised. But if a white journalist says something controversial the reaction is normally much worse. But that's something we accept due to our history and the sensitivity we are aware of around race relations

You make some good points, just for the record 80 % of the South African population is black. The biggest opposition party to the ANC in South Africa is called the Democratic Alliance (DA), I vote for them, and since the end of Apartheid they are the only political party that has been gaining votes in every election. And they have only been gaining votes because more and black South Africans are starting to vote for them. Especially the growing black middle class. The ANC relies on lots of support from the rural black communities in South Africa. They won the last election we had 2 week ago where they received about 62 % of the eligible vote. Now that may sound like a landslide but the ANC has actually been steadily losing support as time has gone on. Especially in the provinces in South Africa that contribute about 85 % to the total economy of the country, these provinces are the Western Cape and Gauteng But the ANC is fortunate because many of there supporters still vote for them because of ideological loyalty, they don't vote for them because of success or failures of the ANC. But this dynamic is changing as more and more people don't believe the ANC is the right political party to transform and uplift the economy

Bester I don't think you are taking the scourge of Pirating seriously It seems like you are justifying it ...... My wife is a Unity developer and while she sells her stuff on Asset Store, she also uploads all her products (to which she holds all rights) on torrents because it's just how we are. You'd never understand. I am very surprised that your wife is in the industry and yet you guys seem fine with Pirating. So yes I probably won't ever understand

Yes this does happen from some ANC politicians. They claim the media is involved in an orchestrated campaign to undermine there efforts and they claim the media is biased. But the reality is the media is only doing its job and raising systemic issues of corruption and lack of good governance and accountability

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/05/30/the-forest-released-steam-early-access/#more-210107 Guys this game looks great, a survival game set in a forest where you need to hunt and build shelters. But there are also creatures that try to kill you. I would like someone to play this game and give some feedback

That's very true how some people respond and end up commenting on early release games, despite disclaimers around known bugs and limited content you will see numerous complaints and rage posts around " bugs and limited content". Its not worth the invective we will see IMO But for me the main reason I don't think they should have early access is I don't want the narrative discussed in a way that I could find out, I don't want the surprise ruined. Even with the NDA people still unintentionally let things slip about the plot of games

Bester I don't think you are taking the scourge of Pirating seriously It seems like you are justifying it ......

This trailer made me realize that there just aren't enough good First World War games, in fact can people name a few?

Do you know in the USA you can get deep fried pizza, can you think of anything more unhealthy

that kid need a serious double cheek pull

Within the SA constitution its not illegal at all, we have free speech enshrined in our constitution. And no offensive words were used. This would be a debate around the morals and principles of acceptable journalism. Because this issue has become an argument where people say " its racist and unacceptable that a media house allows such a cartoon to get on there website" Look at it this way, if you censor hateful and offensive speech you might go on thinking that some people you meet are decent when in reality they are a bubbling pot of anger, misogyny and racism. Let them reveal their character so that you can freely oppose them. That's a very good point, it makes sense to understand who is opposite you on certain issues. Nice one

How many grams are the T-bones and if you make a sauce what sauce would you make that compliments the streak, I'm thinking something hearty like a Mushroom sauce

This is why I love many of your comments, most of us tend to get bogged down in complicated and convoluted arguments and you come with a much more simpler and relevant comment that basically gets the same message across with much less fuss. Well played sir

Welcome to the club Monte, I'll show you the secret handshake latter. Sarex stop being a naughty boy or I'm going to tell your parents and suggest they revoke your Internet pprivileges for at least 1 week, I don't want to do this but you need to learn to curtail that cheekiness !!!

Within the SA constitution its not illegal at all, we have free speech enshrined in our constitution. And no offensive words were used. This would be a debate around the morals and principles of acceptable journalism. Because this issue has become an argument where people say " its racist and unacceptable that a media house allows such a cartoon to get on there website"

Well if you don't you'll get some nagging people on your case. As for pirating before buying, I've seen that done and with sequels (so say one pirated ME1 but then went on to buy everything else in the series...sad, really). Usually with the game that was pirated it has been when it's cheap, so maybe that does undercut it some. What people nagging because they think its correct that publishers and developers receive the remuneration for the work they do when they produce a game and people want to play it? Those naggers are unreasonable people hey Malc

Hiro whats your opinion on Pirating? Do you care, are you opposed to it or something else?

Bester I want to clear, I DON'T PIRATE GAMES I know you look to me for your moral compass on many issues so I hope now that I have been completely honest you will join me in condemning the deplorable deed of pirating Helz comments below I agree with 100 %. I have never believed the story that people pirate a game to "test" it and then purchase it afterwards