Whoa whoa whoa. I never once said it was wrong to critisize...in fact, I highly encourage it, as my posting history here shows.
I'm just saying people act like we live under an oppressive thumb, while completely ignoring the fact that the proverbial thumb isn't even outstretched when compared to other nations.
That's all. A useless (as you put it) yet still true observation.
No, but he volunteered to put his life at risk fighting for this nation, its people and the principles it represents. He has earned the right to speak in support of those principles and defend them further, particularly in cases where they have seemingly been forgotten, misunderstood or taken lightly.
A noble effort to be sure, but serving in the armed forces hardly adds weight to your opinion on domestic matters. International matters sure, since you (the general "you") will have see more than I...but views on the general trials and tribulations of the public in America are not enhanced by service.
A highly unpopular opinion, yet one made by looking at things objectively and attempting impartiality.
This does not make your opinion "wrong" or less valid, though it carries a bit less weight in my estimation, since you offer opinion alone, while his opinion is backed by the willingness to defend it.
So if his opinion was that child molestation should be legal, his opinion would carry more weight because he was willing to fight for it? An extreme example, I know...but you get my point.
You may be equally willing, but we don't know that.
Which was my main problem with his post. He assumed many things about me personally, while simultaneously accusing me of assuming things about him...despite the fact that I only responded to what he had written, and not based on assumptions of his actions or character.
That being said, you will never hear me say America is the greatest country for the simple fact that I live here. Whether America is the greatest country or not is something that I can't objectively say, since I have bias built into every thought comparing this country to other countries (I've lived here my whole life. I've traveled a lot, but my home has always been here.)
My comment about living here rather than dozens of other countries was, however, indeed referring to war-torn countries, such as the ones in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America that are in a perpetual state of hostility or threat of hostility. No bias needed for that kind of assessment.
So let me get this straight. Because you were a Marine, that automatically means your opinion is "correct" and mine is "wrong"? Was I wrong in stating that you mentioned flag burning as a legal form of free speech, immediately after citing our lack of free speech in America?
Oh, and also:
I've been all over the world, to countries that saying anything about the leader of that country could get you thrown in prison or worse.
"Here" referred to the situation, not the country.
If it was just in reference to the situation, why bring up flag burning and protests...two things which have nothing to do with someone being banned from the US for an "obscene" email?
No, we don't, and it's that complacency that's virtually guaranteed to lose us everything we have left, eventually.
I didn't say things were perfect, just better than most people make it out to be.
Compare living in America to many other countries in the world, and tell me we don't have, in the grand scheme of things, relatively easy and free lives. Could it be better? Certainly. Do we have to be careful that we don't lose that relatively easy and free living? Absolutely. But it's not all doom and gloom...I'd much rather live here than dozens of other countries.
"My favorite diamond only appears on the tip of the tailbone of Ethiopian babies. They...they debone the babies. I know, I know, it sounds horrible when you say it out loud. But if you saw it...stunning. Absolutely stunning." -Sarah Silverman
EFF says: "Stop using this program you've never heard of to circumvent national firewalls. And don't you DARE consider checking it out since you've heard about it now!"
No. That would mean changing the dates they need the factories pressing the discs, and changing distribution dates... There's a ton of logistics that go into getting a product from Gold to Sold. Change it by 2 weeks and you incur a LOT of extra expenses.
My point was meant to be theory rather than actuality, intended to focus on including features that you should have included from the beginning rather than released as paid DLC. If you can't include it in the disc because you ran out of time to include it in the original game, it should be released for free...which is something else I touched on in my post.
All that being said, I realize no one is going to delay a product by a couple of weeks for DLC-sized content. Again, it was used just to get a point across.
Just because it was made at the same time doesn't mean it was ever intended to be part of the same product.
I'm all for DLC, don't get me wrong; I love the fact that new areas and items can be implemented after a game is released. I understand that releasing new content after a game's initial release isn't free; it costs developers and publishers money, but people really need to look at how much some DLC packs cost. That being said, sometimes publishers and/or developers do some really cool things. DLC that is available for free on launch day? Totally awesome...there was stuff that they really wanted to get into the game, and obviously ran out of time before the discs had to be pressed; I really appreciate it on the rare occasion when it occurs.
But what's with DLC you have to pay for being released not even a week or two after a game is released? Couldn't you have just delayed the freakin' game for two weeks if it was that awesome?!? Seriously, publishers...if there is an amazing dungeon or a few great items that just absolutely HAVE to be in a game, give the developers the extra couple of weeks to implement them into the release version. Don't make us pay extra money because the game had to be released NOW NOW NOW, and there isn't time to include things that you should. Can you imagine if you had to pay for DLC to get the Spear in Secret of Mana, or if you had to pay for DLC to unlock secret ingredients in Secret of Evermore?
Never said it was the most difficult game, just still difficult.
I'd also like to point out that the two games you mentioned (Ninja Gaiden and Castlevania) were notorious for knocking you back when you got hit...the cause of the vast majority of deaths associated with both of those games:-)
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Combined with marketing to make it's buyers feel a sense of smugness!
Then I'd ask them why they were talking to crap. Only crazy people do that.
Gah, sorry...didn't realize you weren't responding to me :/ Damn active conversations...
Whoa whoa whoa. I never once said it was wrong to critisize...in fact, I highly encourage it, as my posting history here shows.
I'm just saying people act like we live under an oppressive thumb, while completely ignoring the fact that the proverbial thumb isn't even outstretched when compared to other nations.
That's all. A useless (as you put it) yet still true observation.
No, but he volunteered to put his life at risk fighting for this nation, its people and the principles it represents. He has earned the right to speak in support of those principles and defend them further, particularly in cases where they have seemingly been forgotten, misunderstood or taken lightly.
A noble effort to be sure, but serving in the armed forces hardly adds weight to your opinion on domestic matters. International matters sure, since you (the general "you") will have see more than I...but views on the general trials and tribulations of the public in America are not enhanced by service.
A highly unpopular opinion, yet one made by looking at things objectively and attempting impartiality.
This does not make your opinion "wrong" or less valid, though it carries a bit less weight in my estimation, since you offer opinion alone, while his opinion is backed by the willingness to defend it.
So if his opinion was that child molestation should be legal, his opinion would carry more weight because he was willing to fight for it? An extreme example, I know...but you get my point.
You may be equally willing, but we don't know that.
Which was my main problem with his post. He assumed many things about me personally, while simultaneously accusing me of assuming things about him...despite the fact that I only responded to what he had written, and not based on assumptions of his actions or character.
I just think it would be a good idea if we had more respect for what we do have, and realize what it could mean if we give it up.
That I completely agree with :)
First off, well written. Just like to say that :-)
That being said, you will never hear me say America is the greatest country for the simple fact that I live here. Whether America is the greatest country or not is something that I can't objectively say, since I have bias built into every thought comparing this country to other countries (I've lived here my whole life. I've traveled a lot, but my home has always been here.)
My comment about living here rather than dozens of other countries was, however, indeed referring to war-torn countries, such as the ones in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America that are in a perpetual state of hostility or threat of hostility. No bias needed for that kind of assessment.
Being the same size as seniors when you're a freshmen certainly helps...seeing you lift more than them in the weightroom helps too :-)
So let me get this straight. Because you were a Marine, that automatically means your opinion is "correct" and mine is "wrong"? Was I wrong in stating that you mentioned flag burning as a legal form of free speech, immediately after citing our lack of free speech in America?
Oh, and also:
I've been all over the world, to countries that saying anything about the leader of that country could get you thrown in prison or worse.
I already covered that. Not that it matters, since you seem to assume things about me personally, whereas I responded directly to (and only to) what you've written.
I'm trying to figure out how "prick" is obscenity
"You can prick your finger, but don't finger your prick, no no!" -George Carlin
Reading comprehension is your friend.
You're right, it is. Good thing I have it.
"Here" referred to the situation, not the country.
If it was just in reference to the situation, why bring up flag burning and protests...two things which have nothing to do with someone being banned from the US for an "obscene" email?
No, we don't, and it's that complacency that's virtually guaranteed to lose us everything we have left, eventually.
I didn't say things were perfect, just better than most people make it out to be.
Compare living in America to many other countries in the world, and tell me we don't have, in the grand scheme of things, relatively easy and free lives. Could it be better? Certainly. Do we have to be careful that we don't lose that relatively easy and free living? Absolutely. But it's not all doom and gloom...I'd much rather live here than dozens of other countries.
"Remember son, if an upper-classman calls you a pussy, just respond 'I am what I eat'" -Advice from my Dad on my first day of high school
Love the fact that you cite lack of free speech, yet cite burning the flag and protesting as things that you can legally do in this country.
I swear, most Americans don't realize how good we actually have it.
"My favorite diamond only appears on the tip of the tailbone of Ethiopian babies. They...they debone the babies. I know, I know, it sounds horrible when you say it out loud. But if you saw it...stunning. Absolutely stunning." -Sarah Silverman
EFF says: "Stop using this program you've never heard of to circumvent national firewalls. And don't you DARE consider checking it out since you've heard about it now!"
Streisand effect, anyone?
Further proof that DRM is, for all intents and purposes, completely useless other than pissing off "honest" consumers.
No. That would mean changing the dates they need the factories pressing the discs, and changing distribution dates... There's a ton of logistics that go into getting a product from Gold to Sold. Change it by 2 weeks and you incur a LOT of extra expenses.
My point was meant to be theory rather than actuality, intended to focus on including features that you should have included from the beginning rather than released as paid DLC. If you can't include it in the disc because you ran out of time to include it in the original game, it should be released for free...which is something else I touched on in my post.
All that being said, I realize no one is going to delay a product by a couple of weeks for DLC-sized content. Again, it was used just to get a point across.
Just because it was made at the same time doesn't mean it was ever intended to be part of the same product.
That's the crux of the problem right there.
I'm all for DLC, don't get me wrong; I love the fact that new areas and items can be implemented after a game is released. I understand that releasing new content after a game's initial release isn't free; it costs developers and publishers money, but people really need to look at how much some DLC packs cost. That being said, sometimes publishers and/or developers do some really cool things. DLC that is available for free on launch day? Totally awesome...there was stuff that they really wanted to get into the game, and obviously ran out of time before the discs had to be pressed; I really appreciate it on the rare occasion when it occurs.
But what's with DLC you have to pay for being released not even a week or two after a game is released? Couldn't you have just delayed the freakin' game for two weeks if it was that awesome?!? Seriously, publishers...if there is an amazing dungeon or a few great items that just absolutely HAVE to be in a game, give the developers the extra couple of weeks to implement them into the release version. Don't make us pay extra money because the game had to be released NOW NOW NOW, and there isn't time to include things that you should. Can you imagine if you had to pay for DLC to get the Spear in Secret of Mana, or if you had to pay for DLC to unlock secret ingredients in Secret of Evermore?
Developers/publishers walk a fine line with DLC. They need to be careful.
May we have a citation for your claim that Wii Sports is the best-selling?
Here you go.
Super Mario Bros 3 was the best selling video game of all time that wasn't a pack-in lol
You sure about that? The Challenge Set disagrees with you.
Never said it was the most difficult game, just still difficult.
I'd also like to point out that the two games you mentioned (Ninja Gaiden and Castlevania) were notorious for knocking you back when you got hit...the cause of the vast majority of deaths associated with both of those games :-)
Super Mario Bros was also a pack in title, for quite a long time.
How are so many people forgetting this?
For anyone about to dispute this due to Wii Sports being a pack-in, might I remind you that Super Mario Bros. was also a pack-in title.
The original is still a tough as nails game. There are plenty of harder Mario games out there, but Super Mario Bros. is still crazy brutal.