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  1. Re: Ridley Scott wants to vandalize history again (Napoleon)

    Veering off-topic now but his performance in The Master was excellent (as everyone else's in that film). Based on that performance, he can play pretty much anything.

    Ridley Scott (and I speak for...
  2. Re: Ridley Scott wants to vandalize history again (Napoleon)

    I think Alien is the most historically accurate movie of Ridley Scott, in the sense that what is depicted may still happen.

    Adjust expectations accordingly.
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    Re: [Discussion] VonCin Staffers

    Ah, the gaydar affair, oh the memories.

    As for 2004, what of ALL things that happened in 2004 would you like to repeat; because you/I/we did a laundry list of naughty stuff.

    Regarding the...
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    Re: A wondrous tale about labels

    Ah, alright then, I thought we were talking about principles.
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    Re: A wondrous tale about labels

    There goes my plan to ban pineapple in pizza.

    I think I heard this argument before. Sounded idiotic the first time, sounds idiotic still.

    Or as a wise old man once wrote:

    "The ToS does not...
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    Poll: Re: [Ostrakon] AnthoniusII

    Deleting the site and such.

    On topic now, I cannot decide what comes out as more poor. The ostrakon itself or Anthonius posting behavior. On that basis, I abstain.
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    [VOTE FINISHED: PASSED: IMPLEMENTED] Re: [Award Flinn for Divus.]

    Which nobody can deny, which nobody can deny
  8. [ABANDONED] Re: [VoNC] A Vote of No Confidence of the Consul (Akar)

    Behaving like a nauseating adolescent off his Ritalin and with an axe to grind, is no grounds for a VonC. Opposed.
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    Poll: Re: [Ostrakon] Pontifex Maximus v2

    Ponti's posting manners are unacceptable for a citizen and that has been sufficiently demonstrated in the present thread. I support this motion.
  10. Thread: #Ostrakar

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    Poll: Re: #Ostrakar

    That's unacceptable and may I add, deeply unscientific. We need to demonstrate that he is made of wood and the only practical way to do so, is to weigh him. If he is lighter then the duck (THE...
  11. [ABANDONED] Re: (Decision) Vote of 'no confidence' against Consul Athelstan

    Since the Consul considered the request there can be no neglect. As to abuse of authority, part of a Consul's duty is to interpret the finer points of the constitution. The specific interpretation...
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    Poll: Re: [Ostrakon] Pontifex Maximus

    The OP is lacking in evidence and it is in a very poor form. The accusations of "all things nazi" do not reach, in my opinion any level of required proof, and some of those are downright ridiculous....
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    Poll: Re: [Ostrakon] Pontifex Maximus

    Below are three examples of past Ostraka (!sic!) with varying levels of evidence presented. The present one does not have the bare minimum .

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    Poll: Re: USA elections 2020 - 2021

    I think the attempt to starve Jacob Chansley by denying him his organic shaman diet it's a clear indication of the vindictiveness of the Democrats. A shaman, as we all know, depends on his organic...
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    Re: The last few days of downtime

    imb39

    (and the Russian mafia)
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    Re: The last few days of downtime

    It did not cost anywhere near that amount; it barely was making a profit (remember we had to ask donations to replace the old server?).

    For the record.
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    COVID-19: A bloody battle or a long war?

    First, I hope you are all well and you take good care of yourself and yours.

    I am aware there is a thread in the mudpit about COVID-19, but I would like, here, to discuss response options as...
  18. Sticky: Re: The Dominion of Men 3.4 - Not Quite Done patch released!

    That was a very nice surprise, many thanks.
  19. Re: Game of Thrones: TV Series - Season 8 (Book spoilers in tags with warning)

    Gloucester, Worcester, Tewkesbury,Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Welshpool?
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    [VOTE FINISHED: PASSED: IMPLEMENTED] Re: [Amendment(s)] Curial Overhaul Order 66

    Hader, you are probably right, there is no point in a provisional opening. If it goes that bad (which I doubt) the citizens can always reverse this change.
    I think I support this now.



    You...
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    [VOTE FINISHED: PASSED: IMPLEMENTED] Re: [Amendment(s)] Curial Overhaul Order 66

    I don't see any problem with the position of PP being permanent. Given the usual turnaround time in staff positions, permanent means about 6 months. The only position on the site that has (usually)...
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    Re: ISIL War in Iraq and Syria

    Closed as it reached the 10,000 posts limit. Please continue the discussion here.
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    ISIL War in Iraq and Syria II

    This is a thread to replace/continue the one here, which was closed because it reached the 10,000 post limit. The last five pages of the now closed thread have been copied and added to the new one,...
  24. Re: So, what are the benefits of a multicultural society?

    The only way to think of Greece an uni-cultural in the '90s is by virtue of the argument that follows (because if not your premise is absurd):



    On that account, I struggle to find either a...
  25. Re: NY Times, WaPo, ABC, simultaneously delete Nov 20 article on Norway child trafficking network

    You can see the reasons here. Practically the story expired.

    Outlets that do not have the same system still feature the story like Fox News, NBC and The Independent. Not much of a cover up.

    Of...
  26. Re: Suspected Terror Attack in Germany: 12 killed at Christmas Market in Berlin

    I am reluctantly re-opening this thread. I remind you to adhere to the previous warning about speculation on the perpetrators identity and motives and the tangents on those themes. I remind you that...
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    Re: Blade Runner 2049

    I think RS's best moments were in the distant past. Namely Alien, The Duellists and Blade Runner. For me he always was style over substance and inclined to porn: sandal-porn (Gladiator) war porn...
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    Blade Runner 2049

    6T2b0mp2hco


    The good:

    Ridley Scott is not directing
    Dennis Villneuve (Of Arrival, Enemy and Sicario) is.
    Ryan Gosling is probably the best casting choice
    Original music from the first...
  29. Poll: Re: Has truth become irrelevant in politics? The "post-truth society"

    To continue on this analogy "the alternatives" I mention in my post have been proven again and again to be hot air. The teenager in question may benefit or not from an SSRI, but he surely is not...
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    Re: what makes man religious

    I suggest you avoid personal references. Subsequent occurrences of personal off topic comments will be penalised. Oh, and please post in English.
  31. Poll: Re: Has truth become irrelevant in politics? The "post-truth society"

    The fact that pharmaceutical companies were (and are) funding and publishing dubious (or worst) studies about the efficacy of their products does not magically make homeopathic brews, intercessory...
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    Re: Ask Your Questions Here!

    Thank you, very nice playthrough. I tested the population requirement, it is 12,000.
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    Re: Ask Your Questions Here!

    What can I say? This is splendid work.

    Two questions: is there any way to alt-tab? I am asking because my system (Win 7-64) has no problem alt-tabbing VI2 and I use an identical preference file...
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    Re: what makes man religious

    Maybe I was not clear. The terrorists that you mention, aspired to a divine order. Rice and virgins and whatnot. While one can argue that religiosity is a type of disorder (delusions, hallucinations...
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    Re: what makes man religious

    The exact same thing that fuels his appetite for conspiracy theories. Some prefer the illusion of order to the reality of disorder. For some it is easier to accept a divine, mystical or spiritual...
  36. Re: Discussion on Greek political, financial issues + new elections

    The party has two vice-presidents.
  37. Re: Anti-Semitism Awareness Bill passes treasonous Senate

    Symbols mostly come in male gender. Go over to EM&M and ask in which God they believe and how omnipotent is she.:tongue:




    Or a white supremacist. Or a closeted nazi. Social disadvantages...
  38. Re: Discussion on Greek political, financial issues + new elections

    There is nothing really to disagree with here. That is pretty much how it is. I was not aware that Italy falsified their data as well, I know we did.

    Still, a point that has to be made is that the...
  39. Re: France spared from being an atheist Caliphate

    I would strongly suggest that you keep personal references to a minimum and also avoid revealing personal data in a public forum. Thanks.
  40. Re: Discussion on Greek political, financial issues + new elections

    The difference is that Switzerland and New Zealand (I have no idea about Qatar) have a more sound economic basis to begin with.

    That does not absolve EU. It also does not absolve consecutive...
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