I'm sorry but you just sound intimidated. Any sponsored team of any kind (gaming or none) is marketing. It's not like they just show up at the events and look pretty. They are there to compete just like any other team. Just because they don't 'look like the others' doesn't mean crap. Part of the reason this is a good thing is to show other girls that they can play games and compete even though fucktards with more ego than skill will claim they are just a PR stunt and have no talent. Seriously though it's not like they are faking it! I bet any one of them would clean your clock in Halo or Splinter Cell.
"What a coincidence. All of them have good skin, large boobs, and fairly trim wastes. Am I the only one who thinks there is at least a bit of Milli Vanilli or Backstreet Boys to this group?"
You said they are attractive, then implied their skills are fake. Although you didn't outright say "they are attractive so they obviously aren't real gamers" it was pretty clear it was what you were getting at. This is just plain ignorance about their group.
"Do they have anything to do with girls in gaming, or just to get pimply nerds even more hot and bothered than Lara or DOA?"
Of course they have something to do with girls in gaming. They are a) girls and b) gamers. Seems like a no brainer.
On the second poin - I don't think too many pimply nerds (yet another stereotype, you are just full of them) get hot and bothered over a girl kicking their ass in a FPS.
If your point was that not all female gamers are hot, you didn't clearly state it until this reply and I don't think it was your intention from the start anyhow. What it comes down to is yes they are sponsored sooo they are going to be nice to look at. No different from any other marketing in the world, but as I said that's not what you were saying in your original post.
When I drink Bud Light my girlfriend keeps a close eye on me so she can fend off all of the beer girls.
Since when does being attractive or not affect gaming skills? First off they have been doing very well (90%+ win rate), and second if you actually took the time to read the interview you'd see they aren't a bunch of airheads. Shesh no wonder so many female gamers pretend to be male online when there are people with your great insight around.
"Concervatives are right smack in the centre, maybe, just a tiny little bit to the right." Thats correct if you go by what social studies taught you before the Canadian Alliance ate the Tories. They aren't as right wing as the US gov but not by much. The policies on gay marriage, war, tax cuts, and my personal favorite the content/existence of sex-ed are pretty damn close.
Sorry that was a joke:) For all my disagreements with Mr. Kliens 'moral' position he has done a damn fine job with Alberta.
I think it we may see some real changes with the current state of politics in the country. You have a far right, and a far left party - but neither can do crap all without working together, and they need to play nice if either wants to win the next election.
"No mention is made of what happens when a brick in the middle of the cube needs to be replaced and the whole thing needs to be disassembled." - http://www.hasbro.com/jenga/
Sorry I forgot to reply on the hospital issue. I'm also sorry about the unfortunate experience you had with the healthcare system.
I understand it's far from perfect and very effective at wasting money. I however hold out hope that because of the current situation our current government some real change will happen this time. A good example is how the current round of funding has strings attached regarding how it is spent. Provincal governments have proven through past deeds they are unable to manage their healthcare funding any better than a toddler. At the end of the day it's our responsibility to hold those in charge accountable and to let them know we will.
Regarding the Doctors: I find your point of view very cynical and depressing. I'm a very talented programmer (not so good with grammar and spelling) and I could make far more money doing it in the US. Why don't I? Because I love the cold? No - because I love what I do, and I love Canada. It's not perfect but it's mine. Doctors feel this way too, so equating low pay with low talent is unfair.
I agree your post shouldn't have been modded down, if it was when I saw it I would have said something:)
"If the person was trading in child-porn, don't you think they should co-operate?" - Last time I checked the Canadian Child Porn industry wasn't attempting to sue people. However bad your comparison I get what you are saying. I just had to make the joke:)
My argument is 1)it is not illegal in Canada to bootleg music (or p2p share), and 2)the recording industry is already being compensated via our levies, which I think they deserve. I won't get into how I feel about how much of that money actually gets to the artist since it's off topic for this.
Canadians do share music, as do Americans and the way they are trying to stop it won't work. I feel the levies are an acceptable compensation for the recording industry until they can adjust their business model to be in line with the world we live in today. Allowing the industry to sue people won't solve any issues, however it will clog up our courts and lay down dangerous legal precidents which other big business will exploit later. It won't happen over night, but if we continue to allow companies to lobby and have the rules written their way it can snowball into larger issues. For an example see the DCMA.
"I am a Canadian and I disagree with the 'canadian way'. I guess we all have our differences, I for example am for a 2-tier health system, fewer social programs and I am definitely against any taxes (give me 15% flat tax anytime) that I have to pay without getting anything tangible in return."
"don't worry about taxes" tax - I think there is such a tax. I will ask my accountant about it and get back to you.
In Canada you can offend anyone, but we usually try not to because it isn't nice. It still happens from time to time.
Gee how did a discussion on Canadian levies turn into an angry christian rant? Just curious. I'm not sure how things are in the US (you seem to know a bit on the subject) but here pretty much every religion is pissed off at the government over them trying to keep religion out of the public system.
Personally I think everyone should have the right to express their beliefs so long as it isn't done in a way that causes, or incourages harm to others.
"Hmm, so if we Americans started charging, say, a burglary tax to everyone we could not ever have to worry about going to jail for burglary. That sounds great, plea bargains before the act is even committed!"
Oh thanks for a great laugh!:P That's a rediculous comparison especially since music trading here isn't even illegal.
"Ah, I love this Canadian mentally that has them believing that everyone here dies on the street because they are uninsured."
I didn't say anything about dying in the street. I'm talking about going broke because you got sick.
"so most of the really good doctors who specialize in the rare and complicated diseases that save people's lives come to the US because our schools are better and you actually get paid properly for your skills."
What I read was - "All of the doctors that do it for the money and not because they care go to the states" damn that's a real shame. Either way Doctors do make decent money here compared to other professions.
"So, basically because you want to steal music I should pay the Recording Industry extra? This is moronic, selfish and childish."
Nope, I buy all of the music I like and can find in the stores here. I may have a few tracks which are unlicensed but not many. I do however have a problem with big companies being able to demand client lists from ISPs,etc. Canada isn't a litigation state and I would like it to stay that way.
"No, they just die waiting for treatment. Been to a hospital lately?"
Yes I have been to a hospital lately - My Uncle was there not too long ago getting cancer treatment, which he would have never been able to afford if he was in the US. I think you would feel diferently about this if you actually knew what you were talking about.
I'm a Canadian and this is bad news. I would prefer to have a levy on my mp3 player or any other device/recordable media.
Why? When the RIAC(dunno if that's what it's called or not just guessing) wants to start suing their customers, we point to the levy and kindly ask them to stuff it.
The Canadian way is to pay levys/taxes on everything so we don't have to worry about anything. Healthcare, perscription drugs, and social programs are just a few things that are subsidized or free because of levys and taxes. Sure people like to argue about how well the system works, but last time I checked people don't go backrupt when they get sick here.
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If you look under the gallery section there are some pics of them playing with linked Gameboys.
I'm sorry but you just sound intimidated. Any sponsored team of any kind (gaming or none) is marketing. It's not like they just show up at the events and look pretty. They are there to compete just like any other team. Just because they don't 'look like the others' doesn't mean crap. Part of the reason this is a good thing is to show other girls that they can play games and compete even though fucktards with more ego than skill will claim they are just a PR stunt and have no talent. Seriously though it's not like they are faking it! I bet any one of them would clean your clock in Halo or Splinter Cell.
No I read it just fine.
"What a coincidence. All of them have good skin, large boobs, and fairly trim wastes. Am I the only one who thinks there is at least a bit of Milli Vanilli or Backstreet Boys to this group?"
You said they are attractive, then implied their skills are fake. Although you didn't outright say "they are attractive so they obviously aren't real gamers" it was pretty clear it was what you were getting at. This is just plain ignorance about their group.
"Do they have anything to do with girls in gaming, or just to get pimply nerds even more hot and bothered than Lara or DOA?"
Of course they have something to do with girls in gaming. They are a) girls and b) gamers. Seems like a no brainer.
On the second poin - I don't think too many pimply nerds (yet another stereotype, you are just full of them) get hot and bothered over a girl kicking their ass in a FPS.
If your point was that not all female gamers are hot, you didn't clearly state it until this reply and I don't think it was your intention from the start anyhow. What it comes down to is yes they are sponsored sooo they are going to be nice to look at. No different from any other marketing in the world, but as I said that's not what you were saying in your original post.
When I drink Bud Light my girlfriend keeps a close eye on me so she can fend off all of the beer girls.
Since when does being attractive or not affect gaming skills? First off they have been doing very well (90%+ win rate), and second if you actually took the time to read the interview you'd see they aren't a bunch of airheads. Shesh no wonder so many female gamers pretend to be male online when there are people with your great insight around.
"Correct me if I'm wrong"
Ah I see you are new here. On Slashdot people will try to correct you when you are right too!
Yeah I played FFXI. Wasn't funny then and isn't funny now.
Wow not only are you an ignorant racist fucktard, but you are even so ignorant you don't know the correct racial slur to use.
"Concervatives are right smack in the centre, maybe, just a tiny little bit to the right." Thats correct if you go by what social studies taught you before the Canadian Alliance ate the Tories. They aren't as right wing as the US gov but not by much. The policies on gay marriage, war, tax cuts, and my personal favorite the content/existence of sex-ed are pretty damn close.
"People getting sued are UPLOADERS without permission"
;)
Good thing Canadians are just a bunch of leechers anyway
In other words, you would like to be a first class citizen and let all the poor people get substandard healthcare.
The 2 tiers in your system are rich and poor. I think that's all that needs to be said.
Sorry that was a joke :) For all my disagreements with Mr. Kliens 'moral' position he has done a damn fine job with Alberta.
I think it we may see some real changes with the current state of politics in the country. You have a far right, and a far left party - but neither can do crap all without working together, and they need to play nice if either wants to win the next election.
"No mention is made of what happens when a brick in the middle of the cube needs to be replaced and the whole thing needs to be disassembled." - http://www.hasbro.com/jenga/
someone started buying Microsoft and not the other way around :P
Canadian Doctors make a good amount of money. Next time you see your mechanic please ask him to help you remove your head from your ass.
Ssssh Ralph Klein might smight you with his holy bolt of conservatism!
Sorry I forgot to reply on the hospital issue. I'm also sorry about the unfortunate experience you had with the healthcare system.
I understand it's far from perfect and very effective at wasting money. I however hold out hope that because of the current situation our current government some real change will happen this time. A good example is how the current round of funding has strings attached regarding how it is spent. Provincal governments have proven through past deeds they are unable to manage their healthcare funding any better than a toddler. At the end of the day it's our responsibility to hold those in charge accountable and to let them know we will.
Regarding the Doctors: I find your point of view very cynical and depressing. I'm a very talented programmer (not so good with grammar and spelling) and I could make far more money doing it in the US. Why don't I? Because I love the cold? No - because I love what I do, and I love Canada. It's not perfect but it's mine. Doctors feel this way too, so equating low pay with low talent is unfair.
This isn't flamebait, he makes some valid points and is only expressing his own oppinion
I agree your post shouldn't have been modded down, if it was when I saw it I would have said something :)
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"If the person was trading in child-porn, don't you think they should co-operate?" - Last time I checked the Canadian Child Porn industry wasn't attempting to sue people. However bad your comparison I get what you are saying. I just had to make the joke
My argument is 1)it is not illegal in Canada to bootleg music (or p2p share), and 2)the recording industry is already being compensated via our levies, which I think they deserve. I won't get into how I feel about how much of that money actually gets to the artist since it's off topic for this.
Canadians do share music, as do Americans and the way they are trying to stop it won't work. I feel the levies are an acceptable compensation for the recording industry until they can adjust their business model to be in line with the world we live in today. Allowing the industry to sue people won't solve any issues, however it will clog up our courts and lay down dangerous legal precidents which other big business will exploit later. It won't happen over night, but if we continue to allow companies to lobby and have the rules written their way it can snowball into larger issues. For an example see the DCMA.
"I am a Canadian and I disagree with the 'canadian way'. I guess we all have our differences, I for example am for a 2-tier health system, fewer social programs and I am definitely against any taxes (give me 15% flat tax anytime) that I have to pay without getting anything tangible in return."
Was that a joke?
I bet I'd know the name a lot better if they were suing my grandma and 6 year old cousin.
Haha good catch. If you were smart enough to catch that I'm sure you know what I ment. TrollBridge indeed.
"don't worry about taxes" tax - I think there is such a tax. I will ask my accountant about it and get back to you.
In Canada you can offend anyone, but we usually try not to because it isn't nice. It still happens from time to time.
Gee how did a discussion on Canadian levies turn into an angry christian rant? Just curious. I'm not sure how things are in the US (you seem to know a bit on the subject) but here pretty much every religion is pissed off at the government over them trying to keep religion out of the public system.
Personally I think everyone should have the right to express their beliefs so long as it isn't done in a way that causes, or incourages harm to others.
"Hmm, so if we Americans started charging, say, a burglary tax to everyone we could not ever have to worry about going to jail for burglary. That sounds great, plea bargains before the act is even committed!"
:P That's a rediculous comparison especially since music trading here isn't even illegal.
Oh thanks for a great laugh!
"Ah, I love this Canadian mentally that has them believing that everyone here dies on the street because they are uninsured."
I didn't say anything about dying in the street. I'm talking about going broke because you got sick.
"so most of the really good doctors who specialize in the rare and complicated diseases that save people's lives come to the US because our schools are better and you actually get paid properly for your skills."
What I read was - "All of the doctors that do it for the money and not because they care go to the states" damn that's a real shame. Either way Doctors do make decent money here compared to other professions.
"So, basically because you want to steal music I should pay the Recording Industry extra? This is moronic, selfish and childish."
Nope, I buy all of the music I like and can find in the stores here. I may have a few tracks which are unlicensed but not many. I do however have a problem with big companies being able to demand client lists from ISPs,etc. Canada isn't a litigation state and I would like it to stay that way.
"No, they just die waiting for treatment. Been to a hospital lately?"
Yes I have been to a hospital lately - My Uncle was there not too long ago getting cancer treatment, which he would have never been able to afford if he was in the US. I think you would feel diferently about this if you actually knew what you were talking about.
I'm a Canadian and this is bad news. I would prefer to have a levy on my mp3 player or any other device/recordable media.
Why? When the RIAC(dunno if that's what it's called or not just guessing) wants to start suing their customers, we point to the levy and kindly ask them to stuff it.
The Canadian way is to pay levys/taxes on everything so we don't have to worry about anything. Healthcare, perscription drugs, and social programs are just a few things that are subsidized or free because of levys and taxes. Sure people like to argue about how well the system works, but last time I checked people don't go backrupt when they get sick here.