You may want to try a little HL2 mod called Zombie Master.
However, in that game the "director" is essentially against the players. You have a god's eye view of the level, and you drop zombies wherever you want. You can also set traps and generally be an ass, if you like.
Last time I played was before L4D came out. It had a lot of problems: AI prediction, exploits, long wait times after you die, etc. But it was still good fun.
Semantics. We're talking about the same thing. I was criticizing your insistence on "repercussions", not "responsibility"--two entirely different concepts.
I am criticizing it because it is an after-the-fact response, rather than a preventative measure.
For example, bullying is a bad thing for both the bully and the bullied, psychologically speaking. The bully is continually rewarded for antisocial behavior (praises from peers, parents), while the bullied generally ends up with self-esteem issues. While everyone bullies/gets bullied sometimes in their life, some experience it so much that it negatively affects them later in life.
So we gasp when we hear someone commits suicide, or we shake our heads who gets locked up for antisocial activities.
So I maintain that if we want to live in a free, thinking society (where we are not coerced by others or live in fear of humiliation), then teachers, parents, and--hell--law enforcement need to stamp their feet on this kind of behavior early on, BEFORE the dumb kids grow up and does something really stupid to you or me.
Once they're getting taunted by high school football players or posting hateful pictures on their blog, it's already way too late to help. So let's just lock 'em in jail and throw away the key? I guess that's the only thing you can do at that point. That's not the kind of society I want to live in.
Note, that this does not mean I support the legislation at all. I simply do not support the reactionary "THEY TAKING OUR FREEDOMZ!" about some silly bill that probably won't even pass.
You want to cyber bully some one, go for it. But if that person commits suicide due to your actions, we'll hold you accountable for it.
Same with gun laws. You want a full auto machine gun? Go for it! You screw up with a gun, and we'll destroy your life.
Some of us believe in preventative legislation. The "do whatever you want until you fuck things up for the rest of us" just doesn't sit well with us.
Instead of teaching people not to do things, we should be teaching them that there are repercussions to the acts that they take.
I prefer the "teaching people not to do bad things" route as opposed to teaching them not to do things that will get them in trouble.
Deterrence only works if someone believes they can't get away with it. Most of the time people erroneously believe they can get away with it. Unfortunately, logic doesn't work too well with criminals, crazy people, and angsty teenagers, so I'm not a fan of relying solely on deterrence to prevent bad things from happening.
My point is, this is a FEDERAL crime they're speaking of. This is definitely something that can be handled and prosecuted at the state level.
State, federal, it's the same thing. We could pass 50 versions of the same law, or just one version that can be enforced properly across state boundaries.
Agree or disagree with the law, but more tangled webs of state-by-state bureaucracy is the last thing we need for the Internet, which acts pretty much the same whichever state you're in.
You have three games with any new game before it gets old. After this you either have to completely reinvent (Resident Evil 4), or you are doomed to stagnation (Megaman) or else will run the series into the ground (Sonic the Hedgehog). You have one game to introduce things(Sonic 1/Crash Bandicoot), one sequel to experiment with and ramp it up a notch(Sonic 2/The Wrath of Cortex), and number three is the to release the perfected, definitive work(Sonic 3&K/ Crash Bandicoot Warped).
Those in the pork industry object to it, because it hurts their business, even though you can't get the virus by eating pork. If it was called the Coca-Cola Flu, I know some business people would be upset.
Religious groups have done what religious groups always do and continue to spread misinformation about the relationship between swine and swine flu. I imagine it feels quite validating to see your metaphorical evil get elevated to an actual evil, even in name only.
What makes you think he isn't going to kill you anyway once he has your wallet? By pointing that gun at you, he has placed your life in mortal danger. I'd shoot the SOB as soon as I had an opening to do so.
Because he wants your money, not because he's a rampaging serial killer. You watch too many movies.
If you would really kill someone for taking a few of your things, then you are either 1) really poor, 2) fuming with rage, or 3) waving your e-peen around.
Property is transitory and meaningless. Your life is all you have. Why would you risk it to get back a few measly bills and credit cards?
This is true. In fact, Matt and Trey are on the record as saying (I'm just paraphrasing here from memory) - "we don't like extreme right-wingers, but we really fucking hate extreme left-wingers."
Which tends to translate into making fun of celebrities and pop culture figures. Putting their flaws on the same level of importance with the flaws of political figures (see: Team America) seems to undercut Matt and Trey's libertarian "moral messages", IMHO.
For instance, attacking Al Gore or Mel Gibson simply because they're self-obsessed just seems really pointless and unfunny. So I kind of agree with the GP that South Park does get kind of annoying at times. Overall, I'm still a fan, though.
quite the opposite I think. You created The WMDs case to give you reason to invade Iraq. And when you ran out of idea on how to prove the existence of the said WMDs, somehow the reason turns to "democracy"
Your You != Me, or anyone else reading this, most likely.
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You may want to try a little HL2 mod called Zombie Master.
However, in that game the "director" is essentially against the players. You have a god's eye view of the level, and you drop zombies wherever you want. You can also set traps and generally be an ass, if you like.
Last time I played was before L4D came out. It had a lot of problems: AI prediction, exploits, long wait times after you die, etc. But it was still good fun.
There are FOUR lights.
A slider? Everyone knows Mac people use a wheel.
"Sheeple" is such a useful word.
It instantly lets me know who to not take seriously.
That's exactly what a sheeperson would say.
Semantics. We're talking about the same thing. I was criticizing your insistence on "repercussions", not "responsibility"--two entirely different concepts.
I am criticizing it because it is an after-the-fact response, rather than a preventative measure.
For example, bullying is a bad thing for both the bully and the bullied, psychologically speaking. The bully is continually rewarded for antisocial behavior (praises from peers, parents), while the bullied generally ends up with self-esteem issues. While everyone bullies/gets bullied sometimes in their life, some experience it so much that it negatively affects them later in life.
So we gasp when we hear someone commits suicide, or we shake our heads who gets locked up for antisocial activities.
So I maintain that if we want to live in a free, thinking society (where we are not coerced by others or live in fear of humiliation), then teachers, parents, and--hell--law enforcement need to stamp their feet on this kind of behavior early on, BEFORE the dumb kids grow up and does something really stupid to you or me.
Once they're getting taunted by high school football players or posting hateful pictures on their blog, it's already way too late to help. So let's just lock 'em in jail and throw away the key? I guess that's the only thing you can do at that point. That's not the kind of society I want to live in.
Note, that this does not mean I support the legislation at all. I simply do not support the reactionary "THEY TAKING OUR FREEDOMZ!" about some silly bill that probably won't even pass.
You want to cyber bully some one, go for it. But if that person commits suicide due to your actions, we'll hold you accountable for it.
Same with gun laws. You want a full auto machine gun? Go for it! You screw up with a gun, and we'll destroy your life.
Some of us believe in preventative legislation. The "do whatever you want until you fuck things up for the rest of us" just doesn't sit well with us.
Instead of teaching people not to do things, we should be teaching them that there are repercussions to the acts that they take.
I prefer the "teaching people not to do bad things" route as opposed to teaching them not to do things that will get them in trouble.
Deterrence only works if someone believes they can't get away with it. Most of the time people erroneously believe they can get away with it. Unfortunately, logic doesn't work too well with criminals, crazy people, and angsty teenagers, so I'm not a fan of relying solely on deterrence to prevent bad things from happening.
My point is, this is a FEDERAL crime they're speaking of. This is definitely something that can be handled and prosecuted at the state level.
State, federal, it's the same thing. We could pass 50 versions of the same law, or just one version that can be enforced properly across state boundaries.
Agree or disagree with the law, but more tangled webs of state-by-state bureaucracy is the last thing we need for the Internet, which acts pretty much the same whichever state you're in.
That said, nothing of value was lost.
Aside from our freedom of speech, that is.
And lolcats.
:3
You know, they really ought to have specified "camping" in the Geneva Conventions.
LOL, because what you drink is a measure of manhood! I get it!
But does it have ELECTROLYTES?
You have three games with any new game before it gets old. After this you either have to completely reinvent (Resident Evil 4), or you are doomed to stagnation (Megaman) or else will run the series into the ground (Sonic the Hedgehog). You have one game to introduce things(Sonic 1/Crash Bandicoot), one sequel to experiment with and ramp it up a notch(Sonic 2/The Wrath of Cortex), and number three is the to release the perfected, definitive work(Sonic 3&K/ Crash Bandicoot Warped).
... and in the darkness, BIND them.
Can you imagine paying $15 a month for YouTube access and then finding out that all the premium videos are Rick Rolls?
Sweet! It's like when my WoW guild got Illidan down to 5% for the first time, then 2%, then 1%! We were so close to...
Wait, you mean... Linux market share doesn't work like that?
Those in the pork industry object to it, because it hurts their business, even though you can't get the virus by eating pork. If it was called the Coca-Cola Flu, I know some business people would be upset.
Religious groups have done what religious groups always do and continue to spread misinformation about the relationship between swine and swine flu. I imagine it feels quite validating to see your metaphorical evil get elevated to an actual evil, even in name only.
Were you high when you added all those unnecessary linebreaks?
Deathmatch-Assault-Conquest...
Yes, Gene Roddenberry would have wanted it that way.
What makes you think he isn't going to kill you anyway once he has your wallet? By pointing that gun at you, he has placed your life in mortal danger. I'd shoot the SOB as soon as I had an opening to do so.
Because he wants your money, not because he's a rampaging serial killer. You watch too many movies.
If you would really kill someone for taking a few of your things, then you are either 1) really poor, 2) fuming with rage, or 3) waving your e-peen around.
Property is transitory and meaningless. Your life is all you have. Why would you risk it to get back a few measly bills and credit cards?
Goodbye http://geocities.com/dbz_final_flash/
You taught me how to roleplay.
Goodbye http://geocities.com/dbchronicles/
You taught me how to make my own roleplaying games.
Goodbye http://news.cnet.com/GeoCities-porn-ads-spark-controversy/2100-1023_3-225226.html
You taught me that too much roleplaying means I should be spending my time on better things, like clicking porn ads.
This is true. In fact, Matt and Trey are on the record as saying (I'm just paraphrasing here from memory) - "we don't like extreme right-wingers, but we really fucking hate extreme left-wingers."
Which tends to translate into making fun of celebrities and pop culture figures. Putting their flaws on the same level of importance with the flaws of political figures (see: Team America) seems to undercut Matt and Trey's libertarian "moral messages", IMHO.
For instance, attacking Al Gore or Mel Gibson simply because they're self-obsessed just seems really pointless and unfunny. So I kind of agree with the GP that South Park does get kind of annoying at times. Overall, I'm still a fan, though.
quite the opposite I think. You created The WMDs case to give you reason to invade Iraq. And when you ran out of idea on how to prove the existence of the said WMDs, somehow the reason turns to "democracy"
Your You != Me, or anyone else reading this, most likely.
Ever wanted to be BIG BIG? Now are your chance! For little as 4200$$ American dollars now you too can enlarge your strength (up to 10x). Last for FIVE hours, for her pleasure!
"Quebecers"?
I'm going to an achievement server.
Apr 1 seems to have turned into some kind of trial of trust of the media now, which pisses me off.
I dunno. I like to think of it as "National Skepticism Day."