Do you understand that ENY is disabled with low numbers?

[Vraciu]

Well the main thing is that some people completely fail to notice or choose to ignore the ongoing passive-aggressive attacks on something some people are passionate about and are able to act out their Marvel Comic fantasies of leaping to the defence of the 'innocent' by ironically resorting to the exact tactic they abhor. Which is of course different when they are doing it.

I’m not the one going you you you you guys you you you like I know what everyone is thinking.   You-know-you (again, not you) is the expert at incorrectly telling everyone else what they are thinking, not me. 

[Arlo]

I’m not the one going you you you you guys you you you like I know what everyone is thinking.   You-know-you (again, not you) is the expert at incorrectly telling everyone else what they are thinking, not me.

Sometimes people actually post what they are thinking (or at least seem to pretend to). In such cases, others may respond that they have read what they said and use 'you' when talking about what they, in first person, posted. If that tradition has changed, some of us need to know. My step-son still updates me on millennial text-speak. 

[Vraciu]

Sometimes people actually post what they are thinking (or at least seem to pretend to). In such cases, others may respond that they have read what they said and use 'you' when talking about what they, in first person, posted. If that tradition has changed, some of us need to know. My step-son still updates me on millennial text-speak. 

That doesn’t work when one says, “You guys all think...” and “You ACM sharks want...” and “You people just can’t...”

[nrshida]

about people who smack forum members

That's what you think you're doing? I don't think flooding the thread with Rule #4 violations does 'smack' me though. You'd be better off addressing the points of the argument.

I'm glad there was a nerve that got touched.

No, sorry to disappoint you. I just think you're trying to troll me because I trigger you personally. Why would that be my problem.

You still owe Bustr an apology, imo

Bustr will have no apology because we are engaged in a dispute with him over ongoing differences of opinion over philosophies of gameplay and contributions to the game of Aces High into which he has given as much as he's taken. Vraciu and I will patiently wait for your apology however for accusing us of knowingly throwing Bustr's heart attacks into the mix, which was unfounded, untrue and slanderous.

[nrshida]

you're resorting to such in an obvious attempt to assault another player's character... It reflects a lack of civil boundaries.

Which would be wrong to do you say...

Oh look, a bromance. Everybody watch Shida...

Shida? Well, he can pretend to be such but he always seems to devolve into hurt feelings and dug in heels.

He's the kinda guy you hafta massage constantly.

I've more than made my personal observation.

I've met my fair share of Brits that excel at communicating via the written word and there's not really that much of a gap, where insult is concerned. Frankly, Shida is no John Cleese.

It's literally just a barrage of personal attacks on my character, insulting me with no reference or contribution to the topic under discussion or the ongoing argument between ACM-sharks versus Regular Joes. I'd understood this was not allowed on the forum. But whatever...

[nrshida]

You still owe Bustr an apology, imo (because that took the long and roundabout method to avoid one).

Just a final correction on a small detail. I don't know if you are implying that I had apologised to Bustr because some of your posts seemed a bit emotional but perhaps you missed the quotations around the word 'innocent' which were meant to depict your impression of Bustr, not mine.

I may feel inspired to follow your lead and treat you like a grown-up.

I don't want to inspire you. Honestly I think the way you 'treat' (<- please notice the quotation marks there indicating your impression, not mine) me is far more representative of you as a person. Why change?

[TequilaChaser]

Evidently we were unaware and using it as a satirical commentary equivalent to the 'blood, sweat & tears' portrait Bustr painted about MA map-making. Which discouraged others to tackle the endeavour. Obviously would not wish such a thing or wilfully mock a person in that way  over differences of ideology in a computer game

This looks like an apology .......whether it was meant to be one directly or indirectly

[nrshida]

This looks like an apology .......whether it was meant to be one directly or indirectly

Let's agree to call it an agreement not to use that joke further since unbeknownst to Vraciu and I it turned out to be true 

[Arlo]

Bustr will have no apology because we are engaged in a dispute with him over ongoing differences of opinion over philosophies of gameplay and contributions to the game of Aces High into which he has given as much as he's taken. Vraciu and I will patiently wait for your apology however for accusing us of knowingly throwing Bustr's heart attacks into the mix, which was unfounded, untrue and slanderous.

Wow. Your pride won't even let you admit that you made a mistake and went too far by using Bustr's heart attacks as a 'valid dispute point' (it's not, even if you want to tell yourself that you thought it was 'innocent hyperbole'). You can maintain a 'dispute' and do so as a grown-up. What's truly amazing is that you're such a narcissist that you're demanding an apology from me for your bad behavior.

Huh.

Guess British manners and civility isn't a universal thing.

You could learn from Bustr. Not once did he fall for the flame-bait.

[Arlo]

Which would be wrong to do you say...



It's literally just a barrage of personal attacks on my character, insulting me with no reference or contribution to the topic under discussion or the ongoing argument between ACM-sharks versus Regular Joes. I'd understood this was not allowed on the forum. But whatever...

If you can't take what you readily dish out at other players (oops, I mean innocently 'joke' about) then perhaps you should modify your own behavior more than worry about mine.  You supposedly have control over that.

[Arlo]

Let's agree to call it an agreement not to use that joke further since unbeknownst to Vraciu and I it turned out to be true 

It wasn't much of a 'joke.' It was a flame-bait you repeatedly used. There's a forum rule for that, as well, if you're gonna try and thread lawyer the situation, Mr. Cleese.

[nrshida]

Wow. Your pride won't even let you admit that you made a mistake and went too far by using Bustr's heart attacks

That's a pretty peculiar attempt at leverage. I don't see the need to apologise for sustaining a relevant ongoing satirical commentary made in ignorance of the fact that Bustr had actually had heart attacks. Further both Vraciu and I acknowledged it was bad form to continue doing that when we found out. I think I also indicated I wouln't wish a heart attack or associated suffering on anyone - or words to that effect. I just guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this fine (but slightly irrelevant) point.

Did you have anything to say about the body of the discussion around which this derailment has happened?

If you can't take what you readily dish out at other players (oops, I mean innocently 'joke' about) then perhaps you should modify your own behavior more than worry about mine.

Can't take what, you throwing everything you've got trying to get an emotional reaction while claiming you're merely defending an innocent party? Like I mentioned, it seems to me you're simply trolling me for personal reasons. I don't really feel the need to address any of that. <shrug>

[Arlo]

Upon reflection.

I offer a complete and utter retraction. The imputation was totally without basis in fact, and was in no way fair comment, and was motivated purely by malice, and I deeply regret any distress that my comments may have caused you, or your family, and I hereby undertake not to repeat any such slander at any time in the future. Your commentary on this forum has always been completely above board an beyond impeachment. Everything you have ever posted has been productive and beneficial to the community. My apology to you is sincere and without external pressure. You set an almost puritanical example for all to follow. Your brilliance can only be overshadowed by your flawless character. The amount of true insight as well as benefit to this community that you offer is without compare. I can only hope to become a pale imitation of you someday. May my apology, in some small manner, lead to your gracious forgiveness even if I am surely unworthy of it.

[Vraciu]

Wow. Your pride won't even let you admit that you made a mistake and went too far by using Bustr's heart attacks as a 'valid dispute point' (it's not, even if you want to tell yourself that you thought it was 'innocent hyperbole').

Point of Order.   One would have to KNOW ABOUT IT to use it in a willful manner. 


Carry on.

[CptTrips]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwfuUyTMpVY