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LOL! You guys...

quote: That was the name I couldn't remember! Antti Junkari. I don't remember anything about the ban. When did it happen and why?He thought Nazi-oriented discussions were funny. That prick.

quote: Originally posted by Tac: Wraith HQ is still not on mifix. Im waiting for the bums at crosswinds to get their friggin FTP service up so I can transfer the site over. =P Don't be surprised if Crosswinds isn't around or free in a year.

quote: Somehow, I think MAD is a more effective deterrent to nuclear attack than SDI could ever be.Sure, but if it doesn't deter someone, then WE are destroyed as well as the transgressors. quote: There is always a way around an anti-missile system. There is no way around Mutally Assured Destruction.Put both together and... quote: Telling other nuclear powers that they no longer have power is a very poor message of peace. It would only anger them, and motivate them to either build their own SDI facilities, or develop a new weapon that can punch through them.They'd probably build their own SDI, which is fine by me. If nuclear weapons become antiquated, there aren't any losers there. quote: Let's not give up on solar power either. Ground based solar technology is also improving and getting closer and closer to full reliability. Solar panels built a year ago can generate more than four times the energy capable of solar panels built eight years ago. With the current advances being researched and developed, the 'cloud barrier' will soon be broken, and more energy will be gathered from indirect sunlight and other elements such as Ultra Violet Rays.Yep, I'm on the wait and see policy.

Another tip - try MBNA bank. They are pretty loose with their restrictions.

quote: Originally posted by SpacePhish: LOL ! this dude tripping... Well I'll be... look who just joined the party. How's it going Phish?

quote: Originally posted by daagon: But I have two copies of the demo, both from the last two issues of PCGamer (the normal one and the PCGamer special). They both do this. I always choose the smallest installation, and I have 1.05Gig left on my Hard Drive. Any more ideas? How much disk space do you have allocated to virtual memory?

quote: I wasn't trying to seize power or anything like that. At the very beginning of this thread I clearly pointed out that I only wanted descriptions of the fleets and why you think I might like being a part of them. I also pointed out that I wanted NO silly boasting. I did this for a reason, which I'll explain in the next paragraph. I don't mind flamefests in an RPG forum (I'm sure they're lots of fun), but they don't belong in this thread. I'm not expecting acceptance (that's for the fleet commander to decide), but I do expect a military fleet to have the discipline to demonstrate their power and abilities wisely. Flamefests in front of civilians, especially civilians who are thinking about applying for membership, shows a lack of discipline in the fleet. I'm looking for a fleet that is aggressive on the battlefield and respectful off the battlefield, a fleet that has power and the discipline to use it wisely. Any fleet that doesn't have those qualities will have no need to reject me because I will not ask for their acceptance. I'm going to go take another look at the websites now. Uhm, this is RP, man. If you want it to be realistic in the area of discipline, etc., then you're looking in the wrong place. I mean, how can someone SHOP for the fleet they want to join? You said that you would avoid a certain fleet's recruitment office. The point is, there isn't a fleet here that CARES. A civilian/potential recruit isn't going to dictate policy using THEMSELVES as the "threat". Now, if you want information, ask precise questions of precise people.

quote: Originally posted by Tac: yeah, but a secured credit card is useless for me. Why? You don't have to secure your whole credit line.

In short, you're screwed - but not necessarily for very long. First, if you were merely the co-signer, the payments on your car can't be recorded on your credit unless there is a foreclosure. Now, if you want to get $2500 in credit, the best way to do it is to get a secured card. They can offer anywhere from $100 to $500 credit to begin with. Whatever the case may be, use it as often as you can for stuff you'd normally buy - don't overspend. Pay your bill on time and after a couple of months you can request a credit review to see if they'd increase your limit. IF you do this, however, you will be charged around $25, however, this only applies if your credit limit is increased as a result of the review. The better option is to pay your bills for six months on time. You should receive and automatic credit increase at that time. If not, then request a review. However, all of this is dependant upon whether or not you have a high enough income.

OK, I created an Undesignated fleet called "Alien Military" and moved you there.

Your race/caste is Gammulan/military. There is no Gammulan fleet and as such, there really is no place to assign you to. So, for now, just ignore the placement of your name in the DB. I'll look into what can be done about it. Will probably create a "misc" fleet for commanders in your position.

LOL! Guys, this is an OBVIOUS joke. There's no one suing ANYONE for 23 BILLION dollars. ROFL!

quote: Well, I've heard from Orion, Wraith, and ISS. Now I would like to hear from Spectre fleet, specifically about why the Insurgents attack GALCOM and Earthcom (your opinions, not what the FAQs or manuals say), and the obligations of a newbie Insurgent.Check up the thread. Yuo've heard from Spectre. quote: One more thing: no more bickering between the fleets in this thread. The commanders here are representatives of their fleets and alliances, and I prefer civil behaviour in this neutral place. If a commander ignores this warning and continues the unnecessary posturing, I'm taking note of his or her fleet and plan on avoiding its recruitment office.Be forewarned: no fleet personnel (esp. fleet commander) is going to follow the 'orders' of a RECRUIT. Fleets aren't here to entertain recruits, and fleet commanders can just as easily reject you as they can accept you. 'Nuff said. Now, in Spectre Fleet, and any Insurgent fleet for that matter, a new recruit is simply expected to remain active on this board and in Insurgent discussions. We ARE NOT GALCOM! While Blades and Orion fleet may want you to post all over the place in order to be "active", we define "active" a little different. First, you must be present when we call out your name. Second, if you want to get anywhere, you must be willing to help out with any tasks that come up. Thirdly, you must obey the rules of this board at all times. That's it. I have no problem with kicking cavalier (read: useless) commanders, and neither does any other fleet commander. So, to conclude, if you want to join a fleet, you ASK for acceptance - you don't go off and TELL us what we MUST do. Fleets are private, and if you aren't wanted, you aren't getting in. [ 05-24-2001: Message edited by: aramike ]

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Well, I joined the Insurgency because of the people involved - no major RP motivation. For one thing, the Insurgency is outnumbered. However, our balancing factor is the overall experience between Insurgent commanders. Practically all the big names around here are Insurgents. Also, take a look at the four guys that are listed as moderators in most of the forums here - 3 out of the 4 are Insurgents. Every Insurgent fleet is lead by an internal beta tester, forum moderator/administrator. I just like it here. In the end, though, it is up to you as to how to decide.

quote: Originally posted by Charles Lindsey: Tac, just be thankful it didn't turn into a discussion of maritime law. Sheesh Tac, what did you put out? A trot line? And what the heck did you use for bait? We gonna need more marshmallows. Ok guys, Mart run, who wants what? Get me a Coke and a Snickers bar, please. Maybe a pack of cigarettes is in order too.

quote: That may have been true ten years ago, but the technology has been improving since then.In fact, homeowners with solar panels powering their houses receive money from electricity companies for generating a surplus in the grid. In other words, their solar panels are not only powering their homes, but other homes as well! This has been happening as far back as the early 90s. They get incentives, but ask anyone of them - it isn't much. Solar panels don't totally power the home, either. Why else would they still be connected to the grid? quote: I don't get it. Do you have information about why they're not accepted?Sure, because they supposedly damage the envoronment. Here's some links: http://home.austin.rr.com/bdg/dams/ http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pubs/N..._damreport.html http://www.gps.caltech.edu/~ge148/1997C/Re...s/148niled.html quote: Okay, the deserts are not the best example, but there are still many possibilities. Theoretically, a significant percentage of electricity going to the coastal cities could come from tidal power plants underwater (the technology has existed for over five years). I can just imagine all the California dudes getting their juice from the surf.I'm SURE that would pass off well on environmentalists. quote: You mean not yet.I mean not in more than 50 years. And, technology gets SAFER, not vice versa. What, should be not have skyscrapers either, because of the possibility of earthquakes? Or, should we make them as earthquake-proof as possible? I mean, a skyscraper is more at risk than a nuclear powerplant. quote: Here is another interesting quote for you to consider. It was said by some guy in 1912: "The Titanic is unsinkable."Sure, but if the same ship was built today, we would have the technology to know that it was indeed sinkable. quote: As soon as progress becomes complacent in the face of nature's fury, disaster is bound to strike.Who said anything about progress becoming complacent? Progress isn't just moving to the sources of energy that YOU believe is necessary. Progress can be making the energy sources we have safe. Anyway, what if a heavy wave hit your underwater reactor? What if we used solar energy exclusively and we had a low sunshine year? What if a terrorist bombs that plant? There are problems with everything. A new solution simply brings new problems. How about tweaking our solutions? quote: Let's drop the 'definition of debate' thing. It's utterly irrelevant to this discussion, and as I said before, arguing over semantics will only serve to inflame tempers.Than ignore it. I thought it was simply a light hearted goof.

quote: Mike, to have an a and a b you must have a main part. You left that out.Actually, I cut and pasted verbatim. quote: The fact that debate implies formal discussion does not change the other fact that it is still basically an arguement. Which is the basic definition I used to make my comment to Menchise.I'm talking lexocographal technicality here: argument and debate are slightly different.

Hehe, thanks.

My opinion, this isn't and shouldn't be necessary. If you all want to do it, go ahead. But I won't, because if a joke thread turns into a more serious discussion, big deal! Sure, people can be offended, but hey - that's going to happen regardless of whether or not the debate thread is labeled as such. Also, if someone starts debating in a joke thread, and you all don't want that, just IGNORE it. I see NO problem whatsoever with a light hearted thread turning into a serious discussion. I mean, do we REALLY all need to just post our "LOL"s and be done with it? The best discussions are spur of the moment. If you don't want them, just don't participate. There is no reason for another forum protocal on something that people could police themselves on MORE effectively.

quote: The point is that we are only utilizing the non-renewable resources. If we took all the time and money we spend on the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, and used it to proliferate the use of renewable energy sources, such as the sun, the tides, and ethyl alcohol (believe it or not ), there would be NO dependence at all!Doubtful. The sun isn't a reliable producer of energy. Hydroelectricity is a problem for some (I'll get into that in a moment). quote: The key to this solution is examining the geography of your country, and developing methods of generating energy that adapt to these geographical factors. Norway is the best example of an independent and environmentally friendly producer of electricity: Over 85 percent of its homes are powered by hydroelectric plants.Guess what: hydroelectric plants are on the environmentalist's sh*tlists too. *Sigh*, you can't make everyone happy. quote: America has two oceans and a series of deserts. The possibilities are endless!Not true. We may have deserts, but how do you propose getting that electricity to non-desert regions? Further, solar plants can only produce a TINY amount of electricity when compared to more conventional methods, and they can only produce during half of the day (or less). Also, cloud cover could cause problems. quote: Nuclear power plants are not a good idea in the context of America's geography. They're too dangerous on the west coast, because it's prone to earthquakes. They're too dangerous on the southeast, because it's prone to hurricanes. They're too dangerous in the central states, because they're prone to tornadoes. They're too dangerous in the New York area, because it's on top of another fault line.I read something interesting and true the other day: "more people have died in Ted Kennedy's car than from American nuclear disasters". That argument of geographic considerations is unfounded because there are nuclear plants in ALL of the aforementioned regions. Further, not ONE of them has EVER experienced an accident due to earthquakes, tornados, etc.