Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Apr 24, 2004 9:12:02 GMT -5
I was introduced to Deadlands last night by my Cthulhu group.
It was brief but wow it seems great. I'm very much looking forward to get to play something for real. Highly interesting system - very different from everything else I know.
*nods approvingly*
Oh yes, I think I might actually come to love this.
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Jun 2, 2004 6:58:37 GMT -5
I always use this little metaphor in these things.
Take a walk in the forest. Find a mushroom of a kind you don't know anything about. Would you eat it?
Look at our environment. Scientists can't agree on whether CO2 is damaging anything or whether the damage is serious or just something we don't need to worry about, so technically we don't know exactly which of them it is. Why not be careful then... just in case?
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Jun 2, 2004 7:08:52 GMT -5
I'd take the money. And the repercussions could be bad indeed. I'm from Denmark - one of the lucky countries Hitler occupied back then. Yup, some people would accuse me of being as bad as Hitler but then I can sue them for defamation of character. That'd teach them. Of course that wouldn't make me anymore popular, but I truly don't care. Money is money Behold the Mistress of the Obvious, and if the money is mine I see no reason to let go of my rightful inheritance.
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on May 26, 2004 9:19:04 GMT -5
It could just be exam/finals fever that rages among the school going individuals hehe and it must be the summer fever that rages among the rest. Good weather does have a tendency to keep people offline.
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Post by Jemima on Apr 20, 2004 15:29:01 GMT -5
I feel so small and insignificant. I feel my country is small and insignificant. I've never even considered getting some kind of weapon to defend myself. What would it be anyway? Maze sprays are illegal as well. And you know what? our society is peaceful. Sure now and then someone does get killed... in traffic. Well actually sometimes someone does get shot, but it is so incredibly few when compared to the countries, where everyone has guns.
Oh and Merkuri, seeing as it's easier to pull a trigger than to stab someone. There's a risk that the highly shocked and slightly panicked woman holding the gun might shoot the intruder on his way out... Nope, I wouldn't want a gun - not even for this. If you wanna defend yourself against would-be rapists, learn Karate or Kung Fu. Killing ppl by accident because you wanted to pacify them is a lot less common in Karate than it is with guns.
I've seen many of these gun debates, but I have yet to understand why ppl NEED guns. Yes, I can easily understand why ppl WANT them, but why do ppl need them?
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Apr 7, 2004 4:31:58 GMT -5
I dunno. I don't have any experiences that I'd rather be without like that.
I do have one question about this medication however. Humans have a consciousness and a subconsciousness. Is it possible that the emdication, though relieving you of the trauma and nasty flashbacks, wouldn't delete the instnctive reaction in your subcounsciousness not to do it again - whatever 'it' is?
I mean, I sometimes get this feeling that I should stop what I'm doing right now. I dunno why, but it always feels like stopping is best for me.
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Post by Jemima on Apr 10, 2004 5:53:42 GMT -5
khyron - I don't suppose you have your bank accounts in your own name, then? I mean, that's what banks do - track you down and take your money. What do your friends call you? I mean friends always want something, if you tell them your real name they can find you and demand all sorts of things...
No, I believe that not telling your name to the authorities is a twisted sense of privacy that can only prevent things from running smoothly.
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Post by Jemima on Apr 7, 2004 14:37:33 GMT -5
No, I admit I did take it to extremes, but you must in turn admit that sometimes exaggeration does bring out a somewhat valid point.
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Post by Jemima on Apr 7, 2004 4:26:57 GMT -5
Ahhh, no of course not - and there IS a diff between cameras in the ebdroom and giving your name.
I believe the 'Right to Remain Silent' has been taken too far when ppl who really do have nothing to hide won't tell their name. There's a difference between preotecting your privacy and obstructing investigation.
I come from a country where they're currently discussing whether or not we should all have some form of State-authorized picture-ID. I think it's a good idea. Currently anyone can get a new passport just by showing a health insurance card that doesn't have a pic. A false passport that isn't even false. I know I'm walking dangerous ground but most ppl have driver's licenses and passports anyway and they all have pictures in them. Now suddenly when politicians want to have pictures on all health insurance cards it's suddenly a violation of privacy. I mean, come on!
I'll add to my conclusion from before: if ppl want to hide their name from authoritites there are three possibilities: 1. they actually do have something to hide or 2. they are trying to obstruct investigation, and thus they are actually comitting a crime or 3. they are fishing for their 15 minutes of fame by taking something a silly as this into court.
It's as simple as that. If I'm guilty of a crime? Wow, yeah I usually rob banks in my bedroom, yes, always and that's where I have the huge machinery to create false money as well (please note extensive use of sarcasm)
Ahem, no, I really think some ppl take their privacy to seriously. We live in a society that can only be held together by cooperating about everything. If ppl can truly uphold the right to keep their name to themselves we might as well resort to complete anarchy right now. Think about it - to successfully keep your name from the authorities will mean that you can't ever use your real name. What's the point of that? I just don't get it.
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Post by Jemima on Apr 6, 2004 17:43:15 GMT -5
I can only draw my logical conclusion. If ppl want to hide their name from authorities - they must have somethign shady to hide. Why else would they want to stay anonymous?
I take the same stand on this as I take on fines for speeding. Ppl say the fines are too heavy ppl can't afford it - well then, ppl will just have to abide by the laws then. Ppl who want the fines lower give me the clear impression that they want to be able to break the laws.
If a person has nothing to hide wouldn't that include his name? Sheesh, some ppl...
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Apr 6, 2004 17:19:36 GMT -5
Aye, like Khyron said, there's always the possibility that the person is merely fantazising.
Of course I am a strong believe in telling ppl how old you are before assuming a role, and the other way 'round: asking ppl if they're playing a role or telling the truth. If they're playing a role I'm cool with that, as long as I know that, I don't care what they really are, as long as I know whether what I see is the real thing or not.
The teacher saying that he assumed it was an adult playing a role isn't good enough. The fact that he - as a teacher - didn't stop make sure, tells me of a lack of presence of mind that I wouldn't wanna see around kids. What everyone should get used to when dealing with internet communication is: never to assume. Assumptions can lead to terrible things. If the teacher tells the truth and he really 'assumed' - then he's forgotten the Caution everyone should remember when being online, if he's lying... well, being disgusting is one thing, and not criminal as such. Lying about potentially criminal stuff is right out pathetic. We'll never know exactly what he thought - only he knows.
If he 'assumed' then I hope he'll be all right. Pedophilia is after all a sexual orientation just like hetero sexuality and homosexuality. Those who admit to having these urges but don't actually harm anyone are all right in my book. They take responsibility and that's a rare thing these days. I can only imagine how hard it must be to deny your primary sexual orientation to go for something that's legal. It must be tough, and I admire those who manage. That they have virtual role-plays with adults posing as children is perfectly all right - but they should always make sure that it's adults and not real children.
Exposing ppl like these articles tell is to go over the top, I think. Better that the police handle it and deal out heavy fines - simply to avoid the witch hunt and possible violence from ppl wanting to take the law into their own hands.
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Feb 28, 2004 5:26:07 GMT -5
Aye, I can only agree on SSD and Hussar on this. I do however feel a need to add one thing:
Someone posed the question: Who would it hurt if gay ppl got arried? No one ever answered convincingly.
I am of the opinion that if it doesn't hurt anyone it's ppl's own business. A majority of Christians (and other religions with the same standpoint on Marriage) want to prohibit the rights of non-Christians or the more open minded ppl of their own religion. Why should they have teh right to do that?
Let's imagine the tables turned: Let's say a majority were atheists, and found all religious beliefs to be so utterly moronic that they wanted to make any worship, prayer, or donation to/for any church or religion absolutely illegal. Would that be right in any way? No. I'm an agnostic. I have searched for a religion I could devote myself to, but I haven't found any that really spoke to my heart. But the fact that I personally don't find Christianity a convincing faith it doesn't mean that I want to turn all Christians from their path.
If a religion means something to someone, all I can do is respect and accept it. What ppl believe and do with their own lives is none of my business. In return I expect ppl to stay out of my religious decisions unless I actively ask them for advice or the like.
Of course gay marriage should not be banned - it is utterly pointless. Gay couples can still live together and act like they're married. The marriage will have financial consequences - and no extra effect whatsoever on the surroundings, and personally if I saw a gay couple walking down the street I wouldn't be able to tell if they were married or not.
If gay marriage is to be banned because it would affect children, it should also be strictly forbidden for 2 men (or 2 women)to even live together. Then how would you manage housing in colleges for example? Put men and women together? Oh yeah, that'll work just fine. *please note extensive use of sarcasm*
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Feb 28, 2004 6:49:25 GMT -5
Heh, I can't help but think of an old drawing I once saw. It showed a woman, who, by use of jack etc, changed the falt tire of the car. It was in the middle of teh high way in the pouring rain, yet she wasn't wet, because her man was holding an umbrella for her while she changed the tire. I think the drawing is brilliant. I don't mind doing what's usually considered a man's duties now and then, and I definitely don't mind being treated with courtesy. Someone holding a door for me? I say thank you and smile at them, in return I hold the door for others regardless of gender. I think chivalry is very much alive - the only reason it doesn't fit exactly to the description belonging to the Middle-Ages is that just like everything else in society it has developed with time. To pick up on the matter about looks: I am pretty - some ppl even call me gorgeous, though I myself wouldn't take it quite that far lol. It is no more than 3 months ago I had to tell a guy in VERY harsh terms that I never wanted to see him again. The reason? He disrespected my principles BADLY. There's more to the story of course but that part does not belong in this thread. It's no more than a week ago a guy took me out for a movie. We had a great time, and we're nothing but friends. We both know that we're never gonna be anything but friends (we talked it over) Of course he paid for it all seeing as it was him who invited me. Had I invited him I'd have paid, just like I've done before. Sticks and stones. Those who do not appreciate chivalry are those who would never dream of showing it themselves. That way the world's population is evenly matched. Those who don't use chivalry and don't appreciate it will mostly not end up with someone who do, thus chivalry actually serves as something to determine whether two ppl's personalities are right for each other. Lastly: If you hadn't guessed by now, I'm all for chivalry
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Post by Jemima on Feb 28, 2004 9:03:49 GMT -5
Hmmmm one of my favourite spells in Necromancy is the one called Wrack. I know's it's available to Wizards/Sorcerers, but I know not if bards can use it. The spell can be found in 'The Book of Vile Darkness'. I don't have it with me atm, but the spell basically wracks the victim with pain so intense that he helplessly collapses and is rendered temporarily blind. It's rather sadistic, so it might fit this char of yours
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Jemima
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Post by Jemima on Feb 28, 2004 4:14:28 GMT -5
Ah, thank you all, a warm welcome is always nice. I must admit I registered while a friend was visiting, hence I haven't had the time to check the forums till now *Heading there now*
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