John Prezioso

Aperson: Don't be so insecure - your joke was funny! I was feigning ignorance. I should have used more smilies myself. And stop hitting me with that darn fish!! (You know, like this: ) Are you talking Abu Graihb(spelling)? All of the guilty members have been tried and sentenced. That was NOT a U.S. sanctioned operation. It was a couple of young G.I.'s on a power trip lacking proper leadership and supervision. And if you mean Guantanomo, I have stated before that my U.S. Navy bootcamp (from what I've heard, the easiest of the major miliary branches) was far worse than anything those terrorist thugs being held there were subjected to. Nothing reported there amounted to anything close to torture.

quote: Don't hold your opinions higher than anyone else's? You so need to work on your ego. Please explain. And while you're at it, my friend from the frozen wastes to the north, what "atrocities" has the U.S. committed? Mention college pranks like naked body piles, and I might just laugh. Healthcare is a forum thread unto itself, even though a certain entitlement mentality inherent to socialism does infect the issue to some degree.

Volio: Apologies for mistationg your country of origin. You only stated that you lived in Finland, and kept saying "we" when refering to France and the riots and burning. My mistake. As far as my credibility, I would suggest that you have no moral ground on which to question it, judging by the quality of the content of your posts. For exhibits A-F, I present a recap: quote:... As if. My post was deleted and now I am going to get a ban, but actually, I don't care; I found it that these forums have such a ill mentality that I don't want to be part of community where they limit what can be said and what cannot... ...but M.Moores Bowling for Columbine showed pretty well that there is something wrong with US people and guns... ... When you were born, there were roads and stuff even tho you haven't paid a cent. And that is why the society supports the life of individual. Thats why the society is entitled to even your money... ...But without that society around you, you would pretty quickly vanish in hostile enviroment because without society, you would have nothing to rely on... .. Hopefully I'll get more constructive feed back as a morning posts... Well, that's enough for now. The point is, there is nothing of any substance whatsoever in your ridiculous argument that warrants constructive rebuttal. There is something wrong with us? Because you watched a Muckraking Moore propaganda piece and feel educated now? My money is SOCIETY'S? I bet you can't wait to steal someone elses right now. The US is guitly of Human rights violations, is it? I notice your buddy Saddam didn't anger you enough to get you posting, though. How many mass graves have we filled? How many head have we lopped off for the world's viewing pleasure? And human beings have nothing to rely on but society, huh? You are not brain damaged (a possibility you stated earlier in jest) - more like brainwashed it would seem. Are you that much of a weakling that you can't provide for yourself? As for your point about the importance of your opinions, I think you should know I don't hold my opinions higher than anyone else's. However, you might trying to lend your own some weight by avoiding any further spewing of the baseless nonsense you have been. Without backing up, I might add. Your points are well past the demarcation of ridiculousness that even requires that they be rebutted. I just felt I would try to get you going on the right track. For a lesson you might try reviewing some of Nomad's posts. He and I disagree often, but most of the time (when he is not letting Jag and Soback get under his skin) what he writes is a textbook example of how to constructively formulate an argument.

Now THAT'S funny!!!!

Volio: I for one am glad that posts are archived. I stand by each and every one I've posted. If I have ever been wrong I have stated such in an ensuing post. I'm not sure the kind of reception you expected, coming into a new forum with an apparent superiority complex. I don't put much stake in steryotypes, but if I did, I might think you fit the French Snootiness profile quite perfectly. In all fairness and seriousness, Europe and especially France do take quite a beating in these forums at times, so I can certainly understand you being on the defensive. (I am assuming you are French here based on the content of your posts , but correct me if I'm wrong, by all means) Really, you must keep a cool head anyway, and argue FACTS, not silliness. Just a suggestion. Your misrepresentation of American culture and attitudes exemplifies either your ignorance of them or your anger at us. Either way, you are almost completely wrong on every point you've made thus far. I'd be glad to detail them one by one if you wish to continue.

Boooo! Hisssss!!!!

I don't think Grizzle was at all questioning your authority SC. You have stated in the past you don't mind people expressing a dissenting opinion. I find Grizzle adds alot to these boards, and I would ask that you not ban him based on his opinion. As far as the IP goes, it is hardly necessary to state that you have the right and the obligation to protect yours as you see fit.

As far as not being a member of anything, I am with you. Treaties that do not usurp the Constitution are okay in my book. Crap like the WTO, NAFTA, and Kyoto can take a walk.

My opinion? No doubt about it. Ditch it. Let the rest of the world have it and move the headquarters building to France.

quote: The thread should on as least as long, shouldn't it? Umm, that's supposed to be "should GO on".

Have the riots...or if you prefer, the "arsons" stopped yet? The thread should on as least as long, shouldn't it?

Well, no offense, but we are still waiting for the first constructive post from you. When that happens, we'll acknowledge something other than the immaturity of your posts.

I am just in shock. I am unable to even post a coherent reply for lack of knowing where to even start. I don't think I've seen a string of posts so riddled with garbage in a LOOOONG time. If I send some money, do you promise to spend it on a clue?

Normally for tech help @ 3000ad, they require a proper sig, but seeing as how you're playing a free release game, I don't think it's necessary. I remember having this exact same problem with BCM many moons ago, but I can't remember what I did that fixed it. What I can tell you is that I used this site's search function to find the solution that eventually worked. Hope that gets you started.

I can be there if it doesn't upset the team balance.

Man, PC developers are dropping like flies.

Picture? Anyway many blessings and joy to you and yours! Congratualtions!!!!!

Same here. The terrorists don't deserve their own broadcasting network.

Don't forget the The Next Generation mod. It's spectacular.

This guy is just out of control I am really mad at my parents for telling me I would never amount to anything by playing videogames. I never should have listened.

Oh come on now, Nomad. You know he was talking about the able-bodied leeches, don't you? We are not savages who would let the disabled just starve in the streets.

I agree there is a vast difference between Communism and Socialism. Socialism in my view is only a lesser evil, however. As for the age of the U.S. - yeah, we are clearly global infants. The strength of Capitalism, the absence of arbitrary government regulation and restriction, is exemplified in how such a young country has become one of the dominant economic powerhouses in the world, in my humble opinion. quote: Despite being the richest nation on Earth, the US also displays the most unbalanced distribution of wealth among its population. Still better than spreading other peoples' hard earned wealth around to those less deserving of it. Hard work and determination are the great equalizers. If only more people in the U.S. realized it, the unbalance would not be so large. Again, in my humble opinion.

Any way you slice it, PC gaming needs some help.

You are clearly not willing to consider the facts objectively, so I will say that we agree to disagree, and leave it at that.