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Wed, 10/03/2001 - 10:10 by narcogen

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Heh

I bet you DID have to look up pissant. Yea, I can read. I know that this thread was about sales. And it has diverted a bit, so I just went along and argued for whatever side was the Right side of whatever this thread was talking about. If it was atalking about sales only, then I would talk about sales? I just go with da flow. Have a Nice day Mr. Sting

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Stinger

In reply to: Re: Heh

LinkinPark11B12 wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 3:32 pm:

: I bet you DID have to look up pissant. Yea, I can read. I
: know that this thread was about sales. And it has diverted a
: bit, so I just went along and argued for whatever side was
: the Right side of whatever this thread was talking about. If
: it was atalking about sales only, then I would talk about
: sales? I just go with da flow. Have a Nice day Mr. Sting

Good comeback. You're really on top of this whole argument. Instead of dealing with the topic, you change it, just so you can be "RIGHT". The GameCube is a purple color. DAMN I'm right now, whatcha gonna do about it now Mr. Linkin? Talk about how grass is green or the sky is blue?

If you want to argue a point then do so, don't try to prove you're "right" by pulling out some unarguable fact that isn't your's to claim. I'm sure there's a daycare center nearby where you can argue with peers that won't call you on your lack of focus.

In an argument you can take sides. But they don't have titles like "RIGHT", because people don't argue about things called "facts". So if you want to be "RIGHT" and argue for the side that's "RIGHT", turn off your monitor so you can see your reflection. Then you'll find someone that will slap you on the back when you change topics so you can be "RIGHT".

--Stinger (Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm "right" about this so you can't be too).

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: Heh

If you want to get into a political dicussion I'll shred you. OK, let's start over
1. Xbox is better than Cube.
2. What was your other questions?
3. What is this whole arguement about?
4. Is it my name?
5. Do you hate Linkin Park?
6. Are you ging to sting me with your little stinger?
7. Oh no, Mama, Save me from Stinger
8. Xbox is black and green, Cubes are purple and/or black, PS2's are blue and black.
9. Am I talking to myself? Well, sorta.

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Stinger

In reply to: No Point Whatsoever

EBay:

XBOX Bundle: 3 Games: 2 Cntrls. Unopened. New $395.02 4 bids Ends in 2 mins

B/N Sealed Xbox X Box X-Box w.2Games&MORE. $404.99 15 bids Ends in 8 mins

Most of the other XBoxes listed on EBay don't have any bids on them. And these two (which were the closest to closing with bids) are barely breaking even on the list price of the system bundles. Hardly the $2k that some people were pulling in on PS2s last year. Sorry to burst your "XBox Rules All" bubble. :( I hear Tecmo is looking for more geeks to put in its DoA3 commercials though... if your self-esteem needs a booster shot.

--Stinger

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Id

In reply to: P.S. for Mr. Linkin

Stinger wrote on Saturday, 12/15/2001 - 11:32 pm:

: EBay:
:
: XBOX Bundle: 3 Games: 2 Cntrls. Unopened. New $395.02 4
: bids Ends in 2 mins
:
: B/N Sealed Xbox X Box X-Box w.2Games&MORE. $404.99 15
: bids Ends in 8 mins
:
: Most of the other XBoxes listed on EBay don't have any
: bids on them. And these two (which were the closest to
: closing with bids) are barely breaking even on the list
: price of the system bundles. Hardly the $2k that some people
: were pulling in on PS2s last year. Sorry to burst your "XBox
: Rules All" bubble. :( I hear Tecmo is looking for more
: geeks to put in its DoA3 commercials though... if your
: self-esteem needs a booster shot.
:
: --Stinger

Well, I think someone (I'm not sure who) on this thread specifically meantioned that they were available through other channels, like Ebay....their point was that it is difficult to find one in many maintstream stores and chains.

I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a streight razor. That\'s my dream. That\'s my nightmare. Crawling, slithering along the edge of a straight razor, and surviving.
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: P.S. for Mr. Linkin

Well, I think someone (I'm not sure who) on this thread
: specifically meantioned that they were available through
: other channels, like Ebay....their point was that it is
: difficult to find one in many maintstream stores and chains.
:

Well, at least someone at least Heard what I was saying about not on POS Ebay!!!

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: P.S. for Mr. Linkin

I FUCKING SAID "NOT RESOLD PIECES OF SHIT FROM EBAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't find one from the original shipment that isn't a resold POS.

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Id

In reply to: Nintendo claims 1.1M shipped and 800K sold

When biased people argue about bias on a forum, is that irony or paradox?

I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a streight razor. That\'s my dream. That\'s my nightmare. Crawling, slithering along the edge of a straight razor, and surviving.
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Question.

Anon wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 1:51 am:

: When biased people argue about bias on a forum, is that
: irony or paradox?

But where in this thread would I have claimed no bias? I'm merely tryng to offset the status quo, and you're tossing in a red herring.

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: Question.

Tobin wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 2:16 am:

: Anon wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 1:51 am:
:
: : When biased people argue about bias on a forum, is
: that
: : irony or paradox?
:
: But where in this thread would I have claimed no bias?
: I'm merely tryng to offset the status quo, and you're
: tossing in a red herring.

...And when did he mention you?

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: Question.

Phil wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 3:58 pm:

Phil, considering the position of tthe reply in this thread, it's pretty safe to assume the comment was directed at me. When my post is replied to directly, who am I supposed to assume the reply is meant for, Cheech Marin?

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Well, either that, or you somehow identify with 'biased.' NT

I didn't say it outright, but who cares? Why does it matter? I like the GameCube more the the XBox. I don't happen to prefer game consoles that only have one game I like.

That still doesn't answer my question, and that still doesn't explain why bias matters at all in the answer to the question.

Do you want a cookie? You're not going to get one from me, because I don't reward those who think they are more clever than they really are.

Or are you still mad at me because you are totally wrong about Sony's mega-corporation status? You may not have any idea how big Sony is, but everyone else knows.

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Id

In reply to: Re: If there's a choice there's most likely going to be bias

Tobin wrote on Monday, 12/17/2001 - 8:26 pm:

: I didn't say it outright, but who cares? Why does it
: matter? I like the GameCube more the the XBox. I don't
: happen to prefer game consoles that only have one game I
: like.
:
: That still doesn't answer my question, and that still
: doesn't explain why bias matters at all in the answer to the
: question.
:
: Do you want a cookie? You're not going to get one from
: me, because I don't reward those who think they are more
: clever than they really are.
:
: Or are you still mad at me because you are totally wrong
: about Sony's mega-corporation status? You may not have any
: idea how big Sony is, but everyone else knows.

First of all, I was never arguing Sony's status as a large corporation, and I repeatedly said that in my posts. Secondly, this post was meant as a joke, and I was just amazed that anyone replied seriously to it.

I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a streight razor. That's my dream. That's my nightmare. Crawling, slithering along the edge of a straight razor, and surviving.

I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a streight razor. That\'s my dream. That\'s my nightmare. Crawling, slithering along the edge of a straight razor, and surviving.
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: What?

Your responses have been laughable.

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: What a mature and witty person you are. NT

You have no idea how large Sony is. You go in over your head implying this and that about bias when 1) I never claimed neutrality and 2) the reply about bias was of course in response to me.

Just one question. You don't have to answer. What are your credentials?

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Id

In reply to: Re: Obviously.

Ok, once again, this part of the thread IS NOT ABOUT the Sony argument, nor is it about the Xbox or Gamecube....it is, in fact, off-topic, and I was trying to make light of the fact that the argument between you AND Linkin there was like a shouting match between fanboys. Somehow, you're taking all this seriously and personally.

And my credentials, I'm not going into specifics (this is online, after all), but I worked for a small investment firm for 2 years and am currently working in a managerial position at a bank.

I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a streight razor. That's my dream. That's my nightmare. Crawling, slithering along the edge of a straight razor, and surviving.

I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a streight razor. That\'s my dream. That\'s my nightmare. Crawling, slithering along the edge of a straight razor, and surviving.
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: Obviously.

Id wrote on Wednesday, 12/19/2001 - 5:03 pm:

: And my credentials, I'm not going into specifics (this is
: online, after all), but I worked for a small investment firm
: for 2 years and am currently working in a managerial
: position at a bank.

Personally, I don't see how you could have climbed to such a position...or retained such.

When you crack a smart-ass joke at a smarter-ass, you should expect to be counter-attacked, and pounded into the ground.

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: Obviously.

Well, your criticism really has a lot of meaning for me, considering how you have conducted yourself....in any case, this will be my last post on this thread, because it is getting to be a nuisance and childish. Have fun----Id

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vector40

In reply to: Question.

Anon wrote on Saturday, 12/15/2001 - 10:51 pm:

: When biased people argue about bias on a forum, is that
: irony or paradox?

Yes.

Good Ol' Ho-Hum
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In reply to: Nintendo claims 1.1M shipped and 800K sold

Whichever company comes out with the better emulator for the other box wins!

(Honestly, I'd expect a major catfight, but it would be cool to see the Xbox emulate the PS2 at least)

- Noctavis

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Stinger

In reply to: I've got a solution! :D

: (Honestly, I'd expect a major catfight, but it
: would be cool to see the Xbox emulate the PS2 at
: least)
:

Yeah, the XBox is probably powerful enough to emulate the PS2. Don't expect it to happen though, MS won't even emulate Windows (which it owns ;-). MS's biggest fear with the XBox is seeing *any* other system run on their hardware, because then they couldn't make up the hardware sale loss with income from software licensing. Linux on XBox is a serious threat to MS's profit model.

--Stinger

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: :)

Stinger wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 12:56 pm:

: Yeah, the XBox is probably powerful enough to emulate the
: PS2. Don't expect it to happen though, MS won't even emulate
: Windows (which it owns ;-). MS's biggest fear with the XBox
: is seeing *any* other system run on their hardware, because
: then they couldn't make up the hardware sale loss with
: income from software licensing. Linux on XBox is a serious
: threat to MS's profit model.

Hmm, I seriously doubt an XBox could successfully emulate a PS2. They are so far removed architectually. As far as I know, the Sony CPU is a 128-bit MIPS...more specifically, it has two 64-bit integer ALUs and one 128-bit load/store unit. The two 64-bit ALUs can also be used in conjunction for 128-bit integer SIMD. On top of that, like all MIPS, the Emotion Engine is pretty standard RISC affair.

It packs a punch, and it's so far removed from x86 and PowerPC, that's why game developers are having trouble with it. Game developers are still having trouble harnessing the PS2's abilities.

There's simply no viable way a PC or XBox can emulate a PS2, not unless PCs suddenly become several times more powerful.

The GameCube also features such a multistep CPU, with 32-bit integer ALUs, 64-bit FPU ALUs, and 128-bit SIMD, all in a RISCy package.

All three console architectures are too different and powerful.

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Anonymous (not verified)

My friend and fellow Myth community member, Chia (David Pindrys), was recently involved in a serious car accident. Driving home from school, he was struck head on by a truck.

He was in a coma for a week, and remains in the hospital with extended brain damage.

The news report can be found here:

http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/archives/2001/dec/1/teenseriously1.htm

I think we, as a community, should do something. But I'm not sure what.

Any ideas?

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

cataclysm wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 4:34 pm:

: My friend and fellow Myth community member, Chia (David
: Pindrys), was recently involved in a serious car accident.
: Driving home from school, he was struck head on by a truck.
:
:
: He was in a coma for a week, and remains in the hospital
: with extended brain damage.
:
: The news report can be found here:
:
:
: http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/archives/2001/dec/1/teenseriously1.htm
:
: I think we, as a community, should do something. But I'm
: not sure what.
:
: Any ideas?

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

D8

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: more upsetting news [link]

The one in the link would be 46 or 47 today. The one described is said to be in his 60s...they could be related...

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noctavis

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

I did some quick checking and apparently he was discharged from Cape Cod Hospital on the 14th to the Rehab Center for the Cape & Islands (RHCI)... I left a message for the fam (whose number appears to be unlisted) to wish them well and see if they can tell us how Chia/Dave is doing.

As far as what we can do... well, much depends upon the insurance packages that Chia's family and/or school have for him.


  • It appears likely that the trucker and his trucking company can be held liable, for more than just "expenses"... but some donations of cash in the mean time might not be a bad idea. His family members are likely eating out a lot more, and spending less time at work. If any of them are on an hourly wage, then they'll be out of income for awhile.

    If you guys are interested enough, I'll set up a PayPal account to accumulate the dough, and forward it to his family.

  • Prayer, if you're the God-fearing sort. Or whatever your particular spiritual leanings relate to... wave a crystal or something.

  • Cards... just grabbing a card to send out to his family. Or better yet, to the rehab center directly. It's such a simple thing, but it raises the morale of the family, the nurses and maybe even the patient, and positive emotions DO make for better healing. I've seen it myself. (since I'm a nurse)

  • If any of you know a good personal injury attorney in the area who isn't your typical ambulance-chasing scumbag, perhaps we can make a referral to Chia's family at some point. Narcogen can likely assist in this area, since he used to administer the website for the Massachusetts State Bar.

I'd be happy to hear any other ideres that you guys might have.

Noctavis

Noctavis
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Small Update, & Ideas

Honestly, I think cards/letters would be best for now. If I had an address I'd send something.

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noctavis

In reply to: Re: Small Update, & Ideas

Circumflex wrote on Tuesday, 12/18/2001 - 9:23 am:

: Honestly, I think cards/letters would be best for now. If
: I had an address I'd send something.

Here ya go!

Rehab Hospital of the Cape & Islands (RHCI)
311 Service Road
East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537

Noctavis
Bunbu Itchi - "The pen and sword in accord"

Noctavis
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vector40

In reply to: Small Update, & Ideas

If you set up a PayPal account for donations... well, I wouldn't object.

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noctavis

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

In this article, the author has the same last name as the truck driver. Coincidence?

- Noc

Noctavis
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vector40

In reply to: Now this is interesting...

noctavis wrote on Tuesday, 12/18/2001 - 7:31 am:

: In : HREF="http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/archives/2001/dec/1/teenseriously1.htm">this
: article, the author has the same last name as the truck
: driver. Coincidence?
:
: - Noc

Um... damn, that is weird. I want to either say it's an error (i.e. someone juxtaposed names and ended up duping it) or a coincidence, but the possibility of some relation does exist. Which would be very strange.

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noctavis

In reply to: Re: Now this is interesting...

I contacted the author, and this is what he told me over two e-mails:


No relation. Never met the guy before.
Actually, Gonsalves is a very common Cape Verdean last name. Kinda like Jones or Johnson is for white brothers and sisters.

Merry Christmas, Pastor. May God open the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing.

PS: The CC Times has a strict policy that forbids reporters from reporting on family members in anything other than a column. Incestuous reporting is considered one of the gravest sins of commission in the business, according to the high priests of media.


Pastor?

Noctavis
Bunbu Itchi - "The pen and sword in accord"

Noctavis
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vector40

In reply to: Re: Now this is interesting...

noctavis wrote on Tuesday, 12/18/2001 - 7:52 pm:

: I contacted the author, and this is what he told me over
: two e-mails:
:
:


: No relation. Never met the guy before.
: Actually, Gonsalves is a very common Cape Verdean last
: name. Kinda like Jones or Johnson is for white brothers and
: sisters.
:
: Merry Christmas, Pastor. May God open the windows of
: heaven and pour you out a blessing.
:
: PS: The CC Times has a strict policy that forbids
: reporters from reporting on family members in anything other
: than a column. Incestuous reporting is considered one of the
: gravest sins of commission in the business, according to the
: high priests of media.

: Pastor?
:
:
Noctavis
: Bunbu Itchi - "The pen and sword in accord"

What the... Last I checked, Cape Cod wasn't THIS weird.

Good Ol' Ho-Hum
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: Now this is interesting...

vector40 wrote on Tuesday, 12/18/2001 - 11:03 pm:

[snip]
:
: What the... Last I checked, Cape Cod wasn't THIS weird.
:

Good
: Ol' Ho-Hum

Yes it can be, especially with the Cape Verdians. What I believe is happening here is that the good reporter sees the name "Noctavis", thinks in latin "Night Seer" and thinks "Pastor". I may be wrong, but my niece actually is a pastor in East Sandwich. I've been to her church, and believe me, it was a bit more than this stolid authoritarian right winger could bear. The word "wierd" just don't cut it. No offence to the folks down there, they probably think we're wierd.

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noctavis

In reply to: Re: Now this is interesting...

Spond!Max ~MCC wrote on Wednesday, 12/19/2001 - 8:47 am:

:
: Yes it can be, especially with the Cape Verdians. What I
: believe is happening here is that the good reporter sees the
: name "Noctavis", thinks in latin "Night Seer" and thinks
: "Pastor". I may be wrong, but my niece actually is a pastor
: in East Sandwich. I've been to her church, and believe me,
: it was a bit more than this stolid authoritarian right
: winger could bear. The word "wierd" just don't cut it. No
: offence to the folks down there, they probably think we're
: wierd.
:

Heh... I think they win the weirdness prize by virtue of living in a place named "East Sandwich", proximity to Salem, etc.... I personally don't like the East portion of the US nearly so much as the West as far as individuals' attitudes tend to go - a generalization, of course.

Spondie! WTF have you been doing with yourself!? It's been years since I've seen hide or hair of you!

Noctavis
Bunbu Itchi - "The pen and sword in accord"

Noctavis
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SpondMax

In reply to: Re: Now this is interesting...

noctavis wrote on Tuesday, 01/1/2002 - 8:47 pm:

:
: Heh... I think they win the weirdness prize by virtue of
: living in a place named "East Sandwich", proximity to Salem,
: etc.... I personally don't like the East portion of the US
: nearly so much as the West as far as individuals' attitudes
: tend to go - a generalization, of course.

And we all know, all generalizations are false. (joke) Seriously, that church of my niece's was the only church I have ever walked out of in the middle of a service. If ppl on the west coast are wierd compared to them, then it's no surprise to me that the place is quaking all the time.

:
: Spondie! WTF have you been doing with yourself!? It's been
: years since I've seen hide or hair of you!

Lessee. Beta testing Myth III and some other cool games I can't mention, sql programming for a couple myth community sites, posting nonsense in the forums and on myrgard.com (Chia's site), playing TFL on Mariusnet, playing MIII on crapspy, playing UT, Wolfenstein, raising 3 teenagers, working, shaving my scrotum, you know, the usual.

:
:

Noctavis
: Bunbu Itchi - "The pen and sword in accord"
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

cataclysm wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 4:34 pm:

: My friend and fellow Myth community member, Chia (David
: Pindrys), was recently involved in a serious car accident.
: Driving home from school, he was struck head on by a truck.
:
it's stunning how tragedies like this can affect people all across the world - I know that Chia is a well-known friend to almost everyone who's been involved with the myth community at one time or another. I'd like to offer up a heartfelt D: for him and his family.

noc or cat, do you have an address that we could send a token of our sympathy to? if so, please mail me - butcher@bungie.com

- butcher

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Re: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

Rehab Hospital of the Cape & Islands
311 Service Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

I know what with the anthrax scare these days, giving out an address on a public domain may not be the smartest idea, but if anyone has an address where I could send a card, possibly a small care package, to, please send me an email: MinuteMan@Mac.com

Chia has been a good friend to me. If the community comes up with an idea, I'm definitely in.
-Minute Man

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noctavis

In reply to: Re: Address for Cards/Letters?

No offense, and I'll try not to get too far off-topic, given the subject matter, but that seems like a bit of an excessively alarmist view...

How many thousands (millions?) of businesses, individuals and organizations have their own little "hey, we exist!" webpage with their address on it? Plenty.

There have only been around half a dozen deaths from anthrax, nationwide, and exposure has been to members of government and members of the media - they're attempting to create a panic (which I didn't think they were accomplishing so well) but we haven't seen any targeting of individual civilians thus far. Targeting a hospital, even more so than individual civilians, would be such a heinous crime - we could expect a much higher mortality rate from people who were already immune-compromised or attempting to heal from some other injury - that objections to us retaliating with nukes might become pretty thin. There is glaring audacity, there is unabiding hatred... and then there is pure, suicidal insanity.

In fact, the Pentagon is proposing a set of new low-yield deep-penetrating nukes, and may now have the political force to push clearance through proper governmental channels.

Anyway... I'm just saying that I wouldn't worry myself too much about such a possibility.

- Noc

Noctavis
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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

I haven't talked to Chia in a long while, but I hope he'll be okay!

Is there an adress I can send a card to?

Mojo

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

cataclysm wrote on Sunday, 12/16/2001 - 4:34 pm:

: My friend and fellow Myth community member, Chia (David
: Pindrys), was recently involved in a serious car accident.
: Driving home from school, he was struck head on by a truck.
:

Goddamit.

I hope he is continuing to get better.

My thoughts, karma, and love are with ya, Chia.. get better soon.

- LC

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Anonymous (not verified)

In reply to: Chia, aka Dave Pindrys

well thats just a big pile of friggin steaming sh*t.

god damnit.

my heart goes out to Chia's family, and himself in the best wishes that he will recover to the best of his ability or better.

its sickening that people like that trucker are allowed to drive.

best wishes,
S'phtman.

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