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Because this is a site frequented by people who play MMO's a lot.

We are a bit more discriminate in our taste and rankings.  We expect something different from a game in what we consider our favorite genre.

It does seem like most if not all of the attention in games goes to the max level characters.  It's almost like they are trying to lay rail for a train that is steaming along at an unbearable pace.

Why not put more content for the lower levels, then people might be tempted to go back and reroll a new character knowing that they are not going to have to do completely the same content they did before.  That, in turn, would give the new people someone to play with who can welcome them and teach them the ropes.

I have no incentive to make new characters in the games I play.  I've tried it and got bored very quickly.  I ended up running back to my highest level character each time.

To me, Vanguard feels more "epic" (whatever that means).  I also feel more of an attachment to my character.  Like I've really connected with them somehow.

EQ2 gives me a good time when it come to my ratonga.  I love playing a ratonga.  lol.

WoW, when I play it (and don't read this as if I don't enjoy it, because I do) seems more like a running around game.  Never really being the character, but just mad man racing to the top.  It's okay though at times.  Like when I'm drinking I like to play WoW.

I think the only Christians who really have a problem with the process of evolution are the evangelicals in this country.

Guess I'm not the only one having problems then.

I looked online for an answer, but I don't know if I'm just choosing the wrong words to put in my search or what.  I came up with mostly stuff about the Game Explorer and what it does in general.

It's really annoying.  I've found that if I roll my mouse over the missing icon it will appear magically.  I don't know if that might help someone troubleshoot the problem.

DANG!

The author of this article did a damn good job of spelling this out.  I hear a lot of confusing stories out there about what is going on but his style is very clear.

I do remember reading an article a few weeks ago talking about how demand in America has gone down.  But then you hear about how demand in other countries is going up.  Apparently, not so.

This kind of garbage is going to have to be investigated and something is going to have to be done!

I was wondering if any of you guys might know how to fix this problem am having with Vista. 

Here's the problem.  I installed it.  Nyahhhhh, just kidding.  Actually, the problem is that there is a Games Explorer menu that opens up and has pretty little icons for all my games inside of it.  Only problem is that sometimes (a lot of times actually) when the windows opens some of the icons aren't there.  The title or name of the game (whatever you want to call it) is there, but no icon above it.  It's just a little white square instead of the picture.

I can hit F5 to refresh the window and they will show up, but how come I have to do that so much?

Anyone else having this problem or know of a solution?

Thanks a ton!!!  

Is this where shetland ponies come from?

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Originally posted by LuckyCurse
Will be nice when bigotry is gone.  Might have to get rid of religion first though, it would seem.
- LC

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God gave man reason, not religion.
Religion is purely a political addition by man. Any particular belief set can be turned into a religion - people are already speaking of how the "Green Cause" is becoming a religion.
Now, to step back on track. No one can be certain whether this is genetic or if it is by choice. Honestly, this study seems as a rather poor attempt to promote and prove homosexuality - that is it. The results could signify just about anything. I'll say with an almost certainty, without performing tests, you will find similar results which would prove opposite results. It's viewing the material objectively.
I have no issue with gays overall.I do have issues with flamboyant flamers. Whether genetic or by choice, there is no reason for an individual to dress like this:

You can be gay and still make yourself respectable without turning into a queen. I think that is why most people have a problem. What you do behind closed doors is your business.

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Freedom means accepting and respecting a persons right to be what they want to be.

 

They can be whatever they want, its flopping around in a public street dressed like that that's the problem. We don't tolerate behavior like this from any other groups, homosexuals should not get special treatment.

That is the only kind of gay person you have ever seen?  You need to get out more.

I can put up some pretty sad pictures of straight people at some straight parades too!  Ever been to New Orleans?

 

No....how do you assume that? I didn't even post that picture. Nice try at a cheap insult though.

You can't excuse bad behavior by pointing to other bad behavior. This sort of thing shouldn't be tolerated regardless of who is doing it.

You're right, it shouldn't.  So, why are you bringing up something like that like it's something that only gay people do?  I'm sorry if you are so wrapped up and blind that you can't see the implications in your statements and what you choose to get behind.

I never said that it's something only gay people do. I do however object to the belief of some gay people that they are somehow entitled to express themselves however they wish, including behavior like that. It shouldn't be acceptable. Read the other link someone posted in this thread about how certain gay activists think that it should be ok for gay people to have sex in a public park all they want. Also, nice try at another cheap insult. Wrapped up and blind eh?

I've got some friends here on the campus I live on who go out every weekend and their goal is to sleep with different girls.  I try to tell them all the time that their behavior is pretty sad.  And they call themselves Christians.

Irrelevant...We're talking about exhibitionist behavior, I honestly don't care what anyone does within their private quarters.

However, we had a guy beat up here on campus this month because he is gay.  He was just walking home from a night class.  I guess that's considered okay here in Alabama.  He isn't a good friend of mine but I know him well enough to know that he has a boyfriend and they are committed to each other.  I wonder why no one beats up the straight people who are sleeping around at beer parties on the weekends?

You sound like you have quite a chip on your shoulder. I'm trying to tell  you that not everyone who disagrees with certain gay behavior is going out and committing hate crimes at night.

I'm not saying you beat up anyone.  What I am saying is that if you want to get behind people acting bad, why not do that with everyone?  Why just jump onto a post about a gay guy at a parade dressing up?  It is a parade, a time when people get a little crazy.  Straight people do it too.  I have been to Mardi Gras, man.  I can tell you all kinds of stories.

I don't think we've had a thread about Mardi Gras, so you wouldn't know my opinion about that, would you?

 

Someone not conforming to the behavior that you commit yourself to bothers you that much?  You must find the world a very scary place.  I hope not enough that you're one of those people who believe in using the government to make people conform.

I have no idea where you got this, but there you go again with the little insulting jabs. Are you really that insecure that you feel theneed to insult those who you disagree with?

My intention was not to insult you.  If you took it that way, then that is telling.  I have no chip on my shoulder other than I do not like to see one group judged differently or more harshly than another.

Where did you come up with people having sex in the park at?  Is there some place that this goes on and so you're trying to place that behavior on all gay people?  I would bet there are some straight people that do that too.  I would also bet that the straight people doing it don't make the feathers of other straight people get quite so ruffled.

It was from an article that outofctrl posted earlier in this thread. I'm sure there are some straight people that do it too, but I assure you that the vast majority of people, gay or straight, find it  totally unacceptable for anyone to have sex with anyone else in a public place, gay or straight. The only difference is that some gay activists think they have the right to do it.

Look, I'm not so blind that I can't admit there are probably more gay people statistically that engage in behavior that is not so good.  I wouldn't be surprised if that number is even pretty high.  But I do not think that you should put all gay people in that category.  I would also wonder how many of us straight people have had some pre-marital sex.  Or exactly how many sexual partners straight people have in their lifetime.  Even though that number may be lower than a gay persons, I would bet it's still high enough that we don't have much of foundation to be standing on and pointing a condemning finger.

Again I don't care what people do behind closed doors. I do object when it comes out into the street, and I object even more when they feel that they somehow have a right to do it there.

I know for a fact that if I were to go out tonight and sleep with 3 different girls, tomorrow I would not find much criticism if any.  I would actually probably find more people giving me a high five.

All I'm asking is if you've tried looking at the other side of this coin?  There are always two sides to every story.

And, that picture is a pic of a guy at a parade.  I honestly have never seen a gay person outside of a parade dress that way other than on television.  And if you think television is all of reality then we need to start another topic to help you out. 

And even if he were outside a parade and dressed that way, if I saw it, I promise you I have much more important things in my life to worry about.  Like my summer finals coming up.    If he were able to get me an A as a tutor and dress that way, I'd pay him.

Seriously, that guy bothers you that much????  I think he looks kind of funny.  He looks like he's having a good time. 

That picture was merely an example.

 

I told you before, I am not taking jabs at you or being hostile.  If you keep reading what I say that way then the only thing I can say is you're taking the wrong tone to my writings.  I promise, I'm not trying to make this personal.  I think you are thinking just because I'm disagreeing with you that I'm sitting here behind the keyboard gritting my teeth and trying to find a way to get at you.  Not the case.  I'm interested in your opinion and would like to have a meaningful conversation about it.  Honest. 

The only thing I'm saying is that I hope you can apply the same standards to straight people that you're applying to gay people.  There are some kind and committed gay people in this world and I think they deserve just as much respect as anyone else does.

I still don't understand how that guy in the picture bothers you though.  I guess I would just look at someone like that, laugh, and move on.  It wouldn't be a second thought for me.  It's intriguing that you find it so bad.  He's just some guy dressed up in a tutu thingee.  I don't think he could harm even a fly.

Originally posted by Briansho

What about people who flip-flop at the drop of a bad relationship? Does their brain change and switch back and forth?

How often do you see that happen?  From my experience with the gay people I've met, some of them tried to get into straight relationships out of wanting to belong, but later on found out that it was not going to work.

I think that imposing a rule set on gay people and using societal pressure to get them into straight relationships is a pretty bad thing for a number of reasons.  Not the least of which is the lie they have to tell themselves and the person of the opposite sex who gets involved with them.  And if they have children it involves even more people.

You can't run around living a lie all of your life.  It's going to catch up with you eventually.  And when it does it hurts more than one person in that relationship.  I think it's best to just be honest with yourself and do the right thing.

Originally posted by tvalentine

Originally posted by War_Eagle

Originally posted by tvalentine

Originally posted by War_Eagle

No, I'm just saying that you're interpretation of the Bible is not the only one out there.  It's the nature of the Bible that there is lot's of ambiguity and debate over scripture.

My interpretation of Biblical scripture has changed throughout my life.  Not just on this topic but others as well.  That's why I go to my rabbi with questions, and my rabbi tells me that I am free to disagree with him at any time.  He encourages me to voice my opinions instead of feeling like I need to hide them.  That is the way you learn.

I'm not trying to discredit your religion.  I'm simply telling you that there are others out there and you should not go around trying to impress your rules on them.  You should instead encourage debate and do it with an open mind and heart.

The reality of it all is that one of the beautiful things about the Bible is its ambiguity.  It keeps us growing and allows it to mold itself to our times.  Now, go eat your shellfish!!!

 

i know there are others who think otherwise, didnt i say this already? And i have my opinion of the specific scripture. Not everybody thinks you, me, or your rabbi are right. And its pointless to debate it because your not gonna change your opinion on what i say, and im not gonna change mine on what you say. I think people try to read between the lines too much when they just need to read it on the surface. There are some scripture that can be confusing and it does require that, but these are so plain that i find it VERY hard to believe they can be interpreted differently.

If you find them hard to interpret differently, then I wonder if you have really considered the context in which those verses come from.  That's where most Biblical debates get lost is when people do not consider the context of the passages and instead just look at the passage by itself.

Some people argue that those passages from Romans are Paul speaking of homosexual prostitution.  I'm Jewish, so I do not focus on the New Testament.  But I do have Christian friends who do believe that is what those verses refer to.  Again, the context is important.  If Paul were condemning straight hookers, would you conclude that a committed straight couple having sex is wrong?  If not, then why is the stretch made when it comes to homosexuals from a passage with the same intent?

And as far as Leviticus goes, you Christians gave that up a long time ago.  Heck, us Jews have given up most if not all of those passages.  Your not supposed to enforce those rules on someone unless you yourself can live up to every one of them.  Why don't you go get your Bible and read what each of the Levitical laws are and then come back if you think they all have merit for all of us today.

 

lol so we ignore a book in the bible because we cant follow them? There are alot of laws and we sin and we dont even know it, thats why were supposed to pray for forgiveness. Although i guess the jewish religion is accustomed omitting books in the bible. Like i said, its useless debating something like this with someone from a different religion and different beliefs.

No, you don't ignore a book in the Bible.  But you put it in the context that it was written in.  Like I said, you want to follow those rules, go right ahead.  But the second you start placing them on others, that is when God is going to judge you likewise.

Leviticus was written as rules for priests to follow.  They have a special pact with God that others are not intended to follow.  And not only that, but it was a book for ancient priests to use.  It was guidelines for cleanliness and such in ancient times.  That's why it says to do such things as not eat shellfish.  We've advanced a lot scientifically and in turn hygenically as well.  Have you read all of Leviticus?  If not, then go have a look and quit looking online for verses that you think you can use to condemn someone.  Then after you read it, I want you to follow all those rules and then you can come back and talk to me about how kosher you are.

And I have no idea what you mean about not debating someone different from you.  Who else are you going to debate, just people that agree with you?  If that's what you intend to do all your life then it's not going to be a life of too much growth and discovery.

Originally posted by tvalentine

Originally posted by War_Eagle

No, I'm just saying that you're interpretation of the Bible is not the only one out there.  It's the nature of the Bible that there is lot's of ambiguity and debate over scripture.

My interpretation of Biblical scripture has changed throughout my life.  Not just on this topic but others as well.  That's why I go to my rabbi with questions, and my rabbi tells me that I am free to disagree with him at any time.  He encourages me to voice my opinions instead of feeling like I need to hide them.  That is the way you learn.

I'm not trying to discredit your religion.  I'm simply telling you that there are others out there and you should not go around trying to impress your rules on them.  You should instead encourage debate and do it with an open mind and heart.

The reality of it all is that one of the beautiful things about the Bible is its ambiguity.  It keeps us growing and allows it to mold itself to our times.  Now, go eat your shellfish!!!

 

i know there are others who think otherwise, didnt i say this already? And i have my opinion of the specific scripture. Not everybody thinks you, me, or your rabbi are right. And its pointless to debate it because your not gonna change your opinion on what i say, and im not gonna change mine on what you say. I think people try to read between the lines too much when they just need to read it on the surface. There are some scripture that can be confusing and it does require that, but these are so plain that i find it VERY hard to believe they can be interpreted differently.

If you find them hard to interpret differently, then I wonder if you have really considered the context in which those verses come from.  That's where most Biblical debates get lost is when people do not consider the context of the passages and instead just look at the passage by itself.

Some people argue that those passages from Romans are Paul speaking of homosexual prostitution.  I'm Jewish, so I do not focus on the New Testament.  But I do have Christian friends who do believe that is what those verses refer to.  Again, the context is important.  If Paul were condemning straight hookers, would you conclude that a committed straight couple having sex is wrong?  If not, then why is the stretch made when it comes to homosexuals from a passage with the same intent?

And as far as Leviticus goes, you Christians gave that up a long time ago.  Heck, us Jews have given up most if not all of those passages.  Your not supposed to enforce those rules on someone unless you yourself can live up to every one of them.  Why don't you go get your Bible and read what each of the Levitical laws are and then come back if you think they all have merit for all of us today.

Originally posted by tvalentine

Originally posted by War_Eagle

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Originally posted by tvalentine

there is no interepreting these scriptures, it is what it is.
 

Says who?  You?  Sorry man.  My rabbi says differently.  He taught me that gay people are born that way and they're allowed to have a committed relationship.

And besides that, you're going to have a hard time convincing someone who doesn't hold your Bible and New Testament as their holy book that you're right in calling all gay people liars.  You're going to have to have more evidence than your "book of magic".  Because that's exactly the way they are going to look at your holy books.  My religion even teaches me that your messiah was no messiah at all.  I don't mean that offensively, just to give you an example that there are different perspectives out there.

 

there is no interpreting them because its so simple and plain, anybody who can read can understand what they mean. I dont expect to "convince non christians" i only meant to show where in the bible it says being gay is bad. And if you are born with it, its just like being born with another physical defect, you need to learn to live with it.

Again, my rabbi says you're wrong. 

You are going to have accept that there are tons of ambiguities in your holy scripture.  If you don't like that people debate your holy scriptures, then maybe you should look into another religion.  But I guarantee you, even in your Christian religion, there are debates going on about those scriptures and lots and lots and lots more.  Why do you think there are so many different denominations of Christians?

 

your going off the subject now and your trying to discredit/disprove my religion. I think this is my last post, its useless trying to defend what i believe against someone who is set in his own.

No, I'm just saying that you're interpretation of the Bible is not the only one out there.  It's the nature of the Bible that there is lot's of ambiguity and debate over scripture.

My interpretation of Biblical scripture has changed throughout my life.  Not just on this topic but others as well.  That's why I go to my rabbi with questions, and my rabbi tells me that I am free to disagree with him at any time.  He encourages me to voice my opinions instead of feeling like I need to hide them.  That is the way you learn.

I'm not trying to discredit your religion.  I'm simply telling you that there are others out there and you should not go around trying to impress your rules on them.  You should instead encourage debate and do it with an open mind and heart.

The reality of it all is that one of the beautiful things about the Bible is its ambiguity.  It keeps us growing and allows it to mold itself to our times.  Now, go eat your shellfish!!!

Originally posted by tvalentine

Originally posted by War_Eagle

Originally posted by tvalentine

there is no interepreting these scriptures, it is what it is.
 

Says who?  You?  Sorry man.  My rabbi says differently.  He taught me that gay people are born that way and they're allowed to have a committed relationship.

And besides that, you're going to have a hard time convincing someone who doesn't hold your Bible and New Testament as their holy book that you're right in calling all gay people liars.  You're going to have to have more evidence than your "book of magic".  Because that's exactly the way they are going to look at your holy books.  My religion even teaches me that your messiah was no messiah at all.  I don't mean that offensively, just to give you an example that there are different perspectives out there.

 

there is no interpreting them because its so simple and plain, anybody who can read can understand what they mean. I dont expect to "convince non christians" i only meant to show where in the bible it says being gay is bad. And if you are born with it, its just like being born with another physical defect, you need to learn to live with it.

Again, my rabbi says you're wrong. 

You are going to have accept that there are tons of ambiguities in your holy scripture.  If you don't like that people debate your holy scriptures, then maybe you should look into another religion.  But I guarantee you, even in your Christian religion, there are debates going on about those scriptures and lots and lots and lots more.  Why do you think there are so many different denominations of Christians?

Originally posted by Finwe

 

Originally posted by Gameloading

wait, hold up, did you seriously just compared the love a gay person feels for his partner to the love a person feels for his family and friends without understanding there is a huge difference?

 

My statement was in rebuttal to the way too commonly used argument, "Why are you hating on people that just want to love one another?". I was using an example where love doesn't got to do with peoples qualms with homosexuality.

Originally posted by upallnight

Why do you not listen to someone who is homosexual when they tell you what they are going through?  Is it because it would throw everything you have come to believe back in your face?  Is it because the only argument you have against me telling you the honest truth is that I'm somehow crazy and don't know what the hell I've been going through my whole freakin' life?

Look, I am gay.  I never chose to be gay.  I am in absolute love with my partner.  I have tried to date girls before because I wanted to fit in and I did not nor could not feel the same emotions towards them that I feel towards men.  It's not my nature.  It's no more my nature to love a women than it is for you to love a man the same way you can love a woman.

I'm not stupid.  I look at how straight people love each other.  I am smart enough to be observant and see that kind of love is the love I feel towards men.  The kind of love where you want to be with that person for the rest of your life and share memories and everything else that is a part of you.

Why do you feel the constant need to put my emotions and my life down?  I have read many of your posts that try to equate me and people like me with someone with an illness or birth problem. 

You just said you never had a choice, you were born with those urges, it is apart of your nature, so why would you have a problem me labeling it as a birth defect. Do you think your behavior is natural? I would ascertain that you do not, hence why you tried to change it, to fit in, to be just like everyone else, because you yourself came under the impression, "Hey, I feel this way. But maybe it's not the right way."

I have no hate for you, not at all, I may have at one point, but I had alot of hate in me at one point, I struggled with horrible anger problems, reprehensibly so growing up, there was no particular reason for it, my parents were wonderful, I had nothing going on in my life that explained it, it was just one of those things.

The only real problem I have is that I have to live in a world full of people that hate me just because I am different.  And not only that, but they have turned what could be a loving and welcome religion into one that drives a certain group of people away from God and his love.  I have been there.  Whether you intend it or not, your attitude has consequences on people.  It hurts and it takes a huge amount of time and effort to pull ones self out of that depression and self loathing that you put on someone.

You are not forced away from God's love. Many Churches do have a condescending view on gays, but in alot of cases, it is because of how they carry themselves. They expect to be accepted just how they are, where the life of a Christian is not to stay how they are, but to sacrifice what they want, for what God wants. What they think is best, for what God knows is best. For the lust of worldly things in their hearts, for the love of spiritual things in God's. I'm not sure if a Church would reject you if you came up to them and said, "Hey. I'm a sinner, just like all of you. I struggle with homosexuality, but I want to become closer to God, and put away the old man, and be reborn". But almost no homosexual does that, their attitude is, "Hey. I'm gay. Accept me just how I am. I don't want to change. I want to do what I want to do."

I am telling you as an honest person, so why not listen and at least consider what I have to say?  I was born gay.  I knew it from the second that I knew about falling in love and being attracted to someone.  It is something that has caused more problems in my life than you could ever imagine.  Yet, somehow through all my questions and attempts to warp my brain into being something else all it brought me was more hatred for myself and more depression.  T