Political Discussions

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[RTHolmes]

in this particular country

remind me, in which country is the internet based?

[thndregg]

HTC,

I found it both surprising and small that you've posted a disclaimer discouraging political talk within Aces High, something I rarely see but also something that, in this particular country, is a both a right and, to be quite frank, an obligation. We're living in a time in which political ignorance has resulted in a country that is all but broke and is being run by corporate interests almost entirely.

Many of your customers have relatives who either fought in World War II or in military projects still going on as we speak. Just today, we elected a new President who's own speech I would refer you to as a reminder of the freedoms we are obligated and free to practice in the United States of America. Any effort made by HTC to infringe upon those rights is viewed as both anti-American and weak. It's a time of political awareness and opinions and while a game is not the best setting for that kind of thing, it's even worse to see another business attempting to further suppress the liberties and freedoms we, as Americans, have the privilege of living amidst.

Having said that, I realize that Aces High is not a political forum but rather an opportunity to have fun and get away from the stresses of daily life. We're not on completely different pages on this topic as most of what I've ever read players posting, at least concerning politics, is poorly informed if not altogether wrong. I agree on that front. Nonetheless, my issue is HTC's taking the time to attempt to silence talk about the state of our country at a time when we desperately need it. Until I believe that HTC is actually losing money over something as trivial as this, I'm not interested in being greeted as I enter this game by a ridiculous announcement such as this.

Remember that paying customers are not your school kids and also what country you reside in.   

You could not have simply e-mailed this directly to him?

[Bruv119]

totally agree with Htc.   It brings out bad traits in people that slides into a slanging match within minutes.  

As AH is a worldwide game it doesnt concern quite a few of us (even though in a way it does).  1st thing I did yesterday was de tune 200.

[ColKLink]

LMAO!.........georgie boy is back home, thats all that matters.

[Acidreign]

I have to laugh at this just a little.

 I see several people here screaming about their rights to free speech. Some of you should have paid attention  in school, especially when they were teaching constitutional law. The fundamental element of constitutional law is that it protects a US citizen from state and federal governments. HTC can no more violate your rights to free speech as well as any other rights assured under the constitution as he/they are not a state or federal agent, employee, etc. Period.

 You call yourself americans but have no clue about the constitution and how it applys to you?

 This is HTC's board, HTC's game, in otherwards, their personal property. You pay your monthly sub to access the game, the forums are free of course, but other than that, you have no right to anything in reality, yah shoulda read that EULA boys and girls.

 I used to play another game long long ago, ultima online. They had huge problems with their forums like here, but much much worse. know what they did? Bye bye official forums. I am sure Skuzzy and the gang got better things to do than babysit you drama queens here and in the game. Origin/EA came to that realization and shut em down. Why spend the manhours dealing with this crap.

 If i was HTC, thats what i would do. Want free forums where you can say what yah want? Go make your own. Dont wanna follow my rules in my game? Fine, i hit the twit switch on yah a few times and make you create new accounts, your gonna pay me to babysit yahz. Sooner or later you will get the point. Oh what i would do if i ran this game.....

 

 Silly cartoon pilots, get a clue and start acting like adults, and there wouldnt be MOTD's when yah log on.