Attitude...

[Paladin3]

Stang, I will call your attention to the OP at the top. I am not compalining about the con mission itself, I am complaining about the way people who have been around for awhile, are familiar with the con, and know what is up not sharing with those asking about it. And I believe you just proved my point.

[Bronk]

Stang, I will call your attention to the OP at the top. I am not compalining about the con mission itself, I am complaining about the way people who have been around for awhile, are familiar with the con, and know what is up not sharing with those asking about it. And I believe you just proved my point.

It was on the arena message of the day. How much more informed do you need be?

[Anaxogoras]

Bronk, if you're new that arena message would only leave you more confused, and maybe a little paranoid.

I knew about HT's past evil con missions in warbirds, so I was expecting something silly.

[Stang]

I wasn't on last night during the fun, but earlier in the day plenty of people were explaining what was going to happen. Of course no one knew it was going to be sharks with freakin' laser beams, but the exact mission is always a surprise.  Plus there was a posted MOTD about what was going to transpire.  I fail to see what the "problem" is.

[ShrkBite]

Hell im more curious on what he meant by "my old squad" in the first post.

[mechanic]

just face it humans are nasty its not this community thats the problem but humanity as a species, hell maybe even life as a creation is to blame. Its just the way we are and this community has a really good % of the good guys compared the street i live on.

[Paladin3]

Anaxogoras, thank you that is what I got out of it, and all that I heard chatter about. I didn't need to know the exact nature necessarily, although having it without having another arena as an option to avoid the sillyness without going to a arena without it I'm not thrilled about. Either way, again I will spell it out for everyone: this post is about the way in which people conduct themselves, with a prime case being questioning about what it meant to be flying in the arena with the seabass name last night.

[Anaxogoras]

What could have been said is this:

You're gonna see a bunch of people zooming around in something crazy, they will shoot you down relentlessly if you're in their way, but we bet you'll still laugh about it.

Fwiw, I've visited plenty of other internet forums and most are much more mellow.  Pet care forums especially tend to be filled with women who would never utter a harsh word unless you really deserved it, and even then it would take the form of reserved indignation.

[DMBEAR]

What could have been said is this:

You're gonna see a bunch of people zooming around in something crazy, they will shoot you down relentlessly if you're in their way, but we bet you'll still laugh about it.

Fwiw, I've visited plenty of other internet forums and most are much more mellow.  Pet care forums especially tend to be filled with women who would never utter a harsh word unless you really deserved it, and even then it would take the form of reserved indignation.

Speaking of pet care, my pal Sky got shot down by a Shark.  She has not had anything to eat since Saturday night.  I am thinking of calling PETA for the abuse to my dog, and the poor Sharks that had Frikken strap-ons...lasers that is.   

[crazyivan]

Speaking of pet care, my pal Sky got shot down by a Shark.  She has not had anything to eat since Saturday night.  I am thinking of calling PETA for the for the abuse to my dog, and the poor Sharks that had Frikken strap-ons...lasers that is.   (Image removed from quote.)

  I was wondering  how your flying improved !

[yanksfan]

... is everything. And honestly when I started playing 3 months back I was so impressed by the great attitude by the majority of the folks in the Rook nation (because its the only ones that I have flown with). Many people have been great about saying hello, and really being helpful. The only folks from another nation that I have had much contact with is the Lynchmob during the current tour which they are wrapping up. From the Rook side, other than my old squadron, A&8s, the New Outcasts, LCA, the Crazy Gang, and some others that I know but don't remember what your squadron name is (sorry guys) have been outstanding. I've been really impressed and one of the main reasons this game is so addictive to me is because of the camaraderie and the fun of upping where people are that I know, who will talk and help get the mission done. Some of you have noticed that when people don't talk, people don't even courteously say hello or sorry, don't know what you are asking about, I tend to go find another fight. Its because of those above reasons.

Now, having posted on the forums a few times I see a whole different side. This is more like the thug basketball trash talk that goes on so much on channel 200. I am not angry over the post in the seabass arena, but disappointed in the lack of anything more than comments accusing me of whining. Well boys and girls, I grew out of whining before I served my nation, and I don't whine now. That isn't to say that I don't voice my opinion (I'll say at least I had and continue to have the courage to defend those rights which I am sure some of those who tout them and flaunt them so much just to pick on people as do small bullies in school) or that it isn't a popular opinion when I do. It often isn't, but I voice it and go on.

I suppose the topic of this post is to say that I am unhappy with those in our community that act in such a fashion both on the forums and in the arenas and to say that it really isn't necessary. To those of you that have called on me to help you in the arena: remember me, because if in the position to help you I always will to the best of my ability. Its a game, and I take that with a grain of salt, but the way people treat each other is not something to be taken lightly, in real life face to face, over the phone during business, or over the internet in a game. Insults, accusations of whining when people voice a minority opinion, they really are not needed, and make me wonder what kind of people are floating around sometimes.

Please try to treat me with some courtesy, and I will do the best I can as well. If I seem to be insulting, call me on it and more than likely its just the fact that I am blunt and I'll explain nothing personal and apologize for the feeling that I had meant to insult you. I hope to fly with you all in the future and to learn and maybe teach a bit, and have a good time and make some new acquaintances.

To all of you, the good and the bad, the courteous and the rude, I defended your way of life with my tank, with my rifle, with my head, and with my life.

You are all welcome.

Freindly advice pal, don't take anything anybody says here on the boards or in the game for that matter seriously, nothing said here is worth getting upset or offended about.

I learned along time ago that " MY OPINION" is the only one that counts, everyone else here is just a dweeb and has no clue as to what their saying.

So just listen to me as I am the true voice of reason around here

[smokey23]

We in the MOB enjoyed you flying with us Paladin, We gripe more than most but once shukes throws his 2cents worth in we usually get a good laugh out of it<S> to you sir youre welcome to fly with us anytime.

[Paladin3]

Smokey that is much appriciated. <S> To you and yours. I gripe, everyone does, I just find some folks a little silly about it and thought I could begin some discussion here about it. I see now that for the most part intelligent discussion = fail in the virtual world as well as most of the civilian world. As for the offer, I will remember that offer in the future sir...

[Dadsguns]

... is everything. And honestly when I started playing 3 months back I was so impressed by the great attitude by the majority of the folks in the Rook nation (because its the only ones that I have flown with). Many people have been great about saying hello, and really being helpful. The only folks from another nation that I have had much contact with is the Lynchmob during the current tour which they are wrapping up. From the Rook side, other than my old squadron, A&8s, the New Outcasts, LCA, the Crazy Gang, and some others that I know but don't remember what your squadron name is (sorry guys) have been outstanding. I've been really impressed and one of the main reasons this game is so addictive to me is because of the camaraderie and the fun of upping where people are that I know, who will talk and help get the mission done. Some of you have noticed that when people don't talk, people don't even courteously say hello or sorry, don't know what you are asking about, I tend to go find another fight. Its because of those above reasons.

Now, having posted on the forums a few times I see a whole different side. This is more like the thug basketball trash talk that goes on so much on channel 200. I am not angry over the post in the seabass arena, but disappointed in the lack of anything more than comments accusing me of whining. Well boys and girls, I grew out of whining before I served my nation, and I don't whine now. That isn't to say that I don't voice my opinion (I'll say at least I had and continue to have the courage to defend those rights which I am sure some of those who tout them and flaunt them so much just to pick on people as do small bullies in school) or that it isn't a popular opinion when I do. It often isn't, but I voice it and go on.

I suppose the topic of this post is to say that I am unhappy with those in our community that act in such a fashion both on the forums and in the arenas and to say that it really isn't necessary. To those of you that have called on me to help you in the arena: remember me, because if in the position to help you I always will to the best of my ability. Its a game, and I take that with a grain of salt, but the way people treat each other is not something to be taken lightly, in real life face to face, over the phone during business, or over the internet in a game. Insults, accusations of whining when people voice a minority opinion, they really are not needed, and make me wonder what kind of people are floating around sometimes.

Please try to treat me with some courtesy, and I will do the best I can as well. If I seem to be insulting, call me on it and more than likely its just the fact that I am blunt and I'll explain nothing personal and apologize for the feeling that I had meant to insult you. I hope to fly with you all in the future and to learn and maybe teach a bit, and have a good time and make some new acquaintances.

To all of you, the good and the bad, the courteous and the rude, I defended your way of life with my tank, with my rifle, with my head, and with my life.

You are all welcome.

  Well said.

If you ever come around to the Bish side, come fly with us,,,,,

[Paladin3]

Thank you sir. Gonna miss you guys when you leave.