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1 and 2 were clearly better and it's disgusting you would say otherwise I never tried 1 and 2 :ph34r: Now what would be proper atonement, I need to suffer for that outrage... playing Master of Orion 3 ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, but for speak "the name that shall not be spoken" you have to play it. Has anyone played bubble bobble? That has to be one of my favorites too.

When the thread about the forum closing was made, I understood the reasons listed, tho I didn't nessasarily agree 100% with all of the reasons. Now I very much appreiciate the forums being left open, but I feel this new "more strict" moderation isn't doing exactly what you hope to accomplish. I understand that you don't like negitive press or responses (especially when it can effect your livelyhood), who does, but you will allow it (within reason). I appreciate that, but then wouldn't the mods be most effective dealing with the many threads in the K2 forum that are repeatedly posted on the same topic (more often than not a complaint of some sort)? I mean, there only needs to be one topic per legit complaint. Or even pruning spam out of serious discussion in the K2 forums. I don't think anyone can post a positive review in the K2 forums without someone flaming him or her. EXAMPLE EDIT: the mods have since edited the topic, but a poster said something along the lines of dragging the reviewer out and beating him with a bat to knock sense into him. It's just I've just noticed that there has been warnings being made about some of the topics disscussed in "Way Off-Topic". They havn't been because of foul language in a family forum or anything of that nature, but due to discussion (or in reality, the joking around with) political topics. I know the mods do this because they have been instructed to in some way, so I'm not blaming them, or anyone for that matter. I think there just has been a mix up in the clarification of what you actually want. Now, I've been in this forum since the start and have been involved in ALOT of political and religious, all very heated. The key thing is, most (if any) didn't need any moderation, much less closing. Passion about a topic doesn't mean there is something wrong. We have shown we can handle adult topics like adults and until someone proves otherwise, I think we should be able to "run on a lead" in "Way off-topic", so to speak. After all, I don't think political disscussion on these boards is why you considered closing them. That being said, I think most of us would appreciate a little extra breathing room in "Way off-topic" for good natured kidding around as well. As you can see "serious" topics mostly stay serious (The Lost topic, my book topic, political and religious, many a sports topic, etc.)and have stated on topic with no moderation. There is a little kidding around in every topic, but I doubt anyone gets many complaints (if any) about it. Just look at the "Lost" topic, it has been going strong for months, even if it gets side-tracked for a few posts now and then. We do a fairly good job self regulating in general, especially when a discussion gets going. When it comes to a "light" topics in "Way off-topic", unless it gets crued, I think everyone would appreciate mods looking the other way. I don't think our recent "Kumquat vs. chimp" topic hurt anyone and everyone involved had a laugh (and look, we even had a little bit of serious discussion ...kinda ). All and all, I hope you can see my point about "Way off-topic" and address our mods (who we need to thank more for dealing with the real problems) accordingly. Way off-topic is mostly filled with "regulars", those people who were around for all those weekend programmer posts. Most of us have said our peace about K2, positive or negative, and don't really discuss it as being "good or bad" anymore so much as what we would like to see done better in the future and what we enjoyed. I don't think these are the people you need to look after. If you don't see it as I do, I hope you will take the time to discuss this further. Thanks (sorry in advance for the many typos I am sure exist in this post) P.S. I think a community manager will ultimately prove to be a waste of your time and money, especially going forward. We didn't need one before and K2 discussion is easying down, as evident by the increasing K3 threads . Tho I think you might secretly :ph34r: agree with me on this one.

I've noticed that our pals Phosphor and Fionavar have stepped it up a little...but not to the biowarish degree. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I suppose, when it gets sorted out what really needs to be modded and what doesn't, that even that increase will dwindle

I understand, but as mods I'd hope you guys take things in context. As my bright yellow smiley with a halo indicates, I am clearly kidding about B5C being a terrorist for voting for bush. Nor, IMO, did I think Laozi was serious for declaring all Americans are terrorists. At least, not in the direct way the post would indicate. He might have gotten around to "The people you see as terrorists consider you terrorists" kinda of thing. We have had several heated but mostly controlled political debates on this forum. None of them I can remember were locked till they evolved from heated debate to basically fart jokes. Most of us know each other and get along here. No one is trying to make anyone else cry or anything. We have even tackled religious topics in, again heated, but responsible ways (the ten commandments topics). If a crack down is needed, it might be better severed by eliminating the dozens apon dozens of duplicate threads complaining about the same issues in the K2 forums rather than a forum that has never given anyone any real trouble. Tho I'm not the boss, and I know you guys are doing what your told, but thats how I see it.

[*]Heroes of Might & Magic III (and expansions) 1 and 2 were clearly better and it's disgusting you would say otherwise

playing it a 2nd time Et tu, Brute? EDIT: I cried I laughed so hard at parts of this thread. Or it's because Darque abandoned me. One of the two.

This could go on forever and I have to get to bed, so let's just say I hope you never have to find out I'm right. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dream of your chimp killing alpha male For my next trick I'll kill King Kong!

I know, I'm half still arguing because of the comedic value. Tho I still think plenty of adult males can take a chimp.

She called me an alpha male Seriously tho, I was arguing health adult males can take a chimp (lets say 8 times out of 10), not just me. And lots of things are very dangerous. People have killed lions multiple times one on one, no weapons. They out weigh us, are stronger, and have bigger teeth than chimps.

Well, just Kumquat doesn't make people think you can take a chimp

I say we Thunderdome this sucker and set up a Pay-Per-View event

You pick the winner, :D : VS <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You bastard

Nice random sampling of data that doesn't agree with each other. I'd like to know what they base those numbers on (BTW, if you are talking 8-10 times strong, large chimps can lift and carry around small cars) second, using Jane Goodall estimations, shortly before a chimp reaches maturity (I googled) it is stronger than most adult humans. Thats not "a hell of a lot stronger than me". but are we talking human adults who excercise, or just your average american who doesn't. Have to consider these things. Tho you have shown that a chimp has a similar strength too me and that "strength" isn't a edge, but it can be a negitive factor.

agreed another natural defense I have to use on the chimp is if he bites me, I squirt him with a acidic juice in his eye, blinding him temporarily. seriously tho, I see no reason, minus people posting bad facts, that shows why I couldn't take a chimp

We are not any more prey by nature than we hunters. We essentially have the same diet as the chimps. In fact, some tribes HUNT chimps.

Ye of little faith in humans :cool:

SEVEN TIMES THE STRENGTH!?!?!?! BULL****! Lets say, for just our purposes, that the average health person can lift 80 pounds easily. Easily meaning they won't rip their arms off and they can carry it around for short periods of time. I'd bet the average healthy male can do more than that, but lets just stick with 80 pounds. That means the average chimp can lift a Harley Davidson no problem and carry it around. bull****. EDIT: I assume they figure seven times via power to weight ratio, but considering a chimps weigh about the same as humans, they should be able to lift a harley and carry it around by the seven times stronger logic

What you don't have, is the physical strength and sheer ferocity. Never underestimate psychology, no matter how much you try to tell yourself that the mouth frothing eating machine ahead of you is slightly smaller than you <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok, see. I'm looking at it like this: I HAVE to beat up this chimp. Life or death. Chimps might go crazy, but humans do some amazing things when adrenline kicks in.

Im not a terrorist. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you did, seemingly, vote for bush......

also, remember this is all out fighting, I can pick things up as weapons (intelligence) where the chimp can't.........no folks, I can barely believe I am arguing this either

Chimp stats Length: 2.5-3 feet. Weight: 125-175 pounds, males slightly larger.

1. Chimps do not wield the force or a lightsaber. Our abilities in the force will not decide this conflict. 2. I admitted that 2 chimps pose a problem, but I still say I can take 1 chimp.

Seriously now, not kidding Ok, the monkey might have jumping and pure energy on it's side, but I got weight, strength in general, reach, and the ability to kick. Maybe two is an issue, but I gots to be able to take one chimp. I've talked about this in relation to rottweilers. I'd say the average health young male can take a rottweiler. In both cases I'd think the trick would be staying on your feet at all costs.

The guy was pretty old tho (64). I'm thinking I can take a chimp if it came down to it. EDIT: Prolly even 2 chimps. BTW, koala's are mean too! Knowing that robbed me of my childhood. Actaully, anything from Australia is mean or docile but deadly by accident. ****ing platapuses. Really dolphins are the only animal that seems to actually like us (minus dogs, face it, cats hate us). (I'm also upset that my giant crocidile story didn't get any love, but raging chimp is amazingly popular)