Respect

[lyric1]

I don't typically initiate them win loose or draw. Will reply to a salute most times.

[PFactorDave]

I think salutes are tossed around way too freely.   So much so, that they become pretty meaningless.  So, I only salute someone when it was an outstanding fight.  Or if they salute me first, I will usually slute them back (unless they just did something really dweeby, then I ignore them).

[texasmom]

I've heard a lot of complaints about Corky, I hear he got muted just the other night for being inflammatory towards TxMom.

I think you're joshing around. *grin* Corky's not ever rude to anyone.

[pluck]

<S> usually given to recognize a good fight.  Keep in mind, what you may find as a good fight, the other may not.  It doesn't necessarily imply a lack of respect.  I see <S> being used much more frequently, and maybe taking on a bit of a different meaning.  For example, If I shoot a guy down 4 times and he gets me 4 times trying to HO and pick me, I'm not going to send a <S> just because we were shooting at each other.  Doesn't mean I don't respect the person...just fight wise it wasn't really <S>'able imho.  

[The Fugitive]

I think salutes are tossed around way too freely.   So much so, that they become pretty meaningless.  So, I only salute someone when it was an outstanding fight.  Or if they salute me first, I will usually slute them back (unless they just did something really dweeby, then I ignore them).

Same here, I'll give one if my opponent gave me a good fight, but I too think they are given out way to easily. Some guy picks me while I'm fighting 2 more then gives me a salute... what do you say to that  

[Obie303]

What squad are you referring to?

I've heard a lot of complaints about Corky, I hear he got muted just the other night for being inflammatory towards TxMom.

I think you're joshing around. *grin* Corky's not ever rude to anyone.

And here I thought the world was finally coming un-glued.

Like the other's have said, don't worry about it.  I've sent salutes in the past to what I thought was a good fight only to be verbally bashed on 200.  (I don't tune in but squaddies might tell me that I ticked somebody off).  Now I send them out only to the really good fights.  Those are very rare these days.

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[Ranger45]

Good fights should be saluted, cheap shots shouldn't.  On the other hand I have ran into one "Respected" player multiple times and had very good fights with them only to be accused of a cheap shot when they die, good old fashion salute would have been very apropriate.   

[ink]

I can understand what the OP is saying, and what every one else is saying also,   sometimes it is nice to receive a <S> when the fight was worthy. I try to give out a <S> when  ever a good fight was had,   I think Lute said he sends one before he hits the ground, I will do the same thing,

 but if I am being hourded The <S> or G/F I send is usually sarcastic and meant to piss them off.

although if I am fighting someone who does a great job of killing me I will always send a <S> even if he did it in a way that was "dweeby" except for a vulch, they get no <S>.

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[humble]

I almost always GK or good shot like lute, often before I hit the ground. We all miss <S>'s we'd like to return (either we're still up and fighting or to busy  if we're not). However I'll ignore a <S> once in awhile because I don't think a reply is warranted...

[SKJohn]

I hear what all you guys are saying, and its not going to change who I am and how I play the game, but sometimes a friendly jester is just a friendly jester and I wanted them to know it.    

I think the word you're looking for is "gesture", not "jester".

I like the idea of sending them (the <S>) before you hit the ground and see who it is - that way it is based only on the quality of the fight without allowing your personal feelings towards certain other players or squads to influence the salute. Good idea WMLute!

[TEShaw]

 I don't think its lame, if its used to send a message out of respect across to another player. I think its a quick and easy notion of hey good fight..... "no pun intended"

What is the unintended pun here?

I hear what all you guys are saying, and its not going to change who I am and how I play the game, but sometimes a friendly jester is just a friendly jester and I wanted them to know it.   

Also, is a "jester" something like a joker?

[Saurdaukar]

Thin skin.

[whiteman]

Same here, I'll give one if my opponent gave me a good fight, but I too think they are given out way to easily. Some guy picks me while I'm fighting 2 more then gives me a salute... what do you say to that  

You gave them hell and died to a picker, thats how i look at that and send those two a salute.

[dedalos]

but is it so hard to type .S (name).   

Well, if you killed me no, it is very easy.  If I killed you, I may be busy with an other plane so yeah, very hard in that case.  Not to mention it is a game and a simple Hi or should be enough.  A is a little funny really.  We are not real pilits in a real war  

[kilz]

i love you cajunn