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brainbomb (295 D)
22 Aug 17 UTC
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Remove Discussion phase on the forum as a variant
The reason I want a forum without the discussion is because we already have a lot of threads, most being about steephies company, and punching shit, and I find the extra time it takes to mute them all a bit excessive.
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wpfieps (442 D)
15 Jul 17 UTC
Advertise live games here
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TWild (301 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Draws
What is the etiquette of draws. If the game is at stalemate but a player won't agree a draw.
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Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
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Liberals are even worse than conservatives
The left should be focused on abolishing nationhood and class. Not microaggressions and compromises like minimum wage.
brainbomb (295 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
I mean this is just a targeting thread. Its pretty non subtle lol
CroakandDagger (718 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
I thought debunking statism was a far-right platform?
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
What are you talking about? Nationalism is right wing by definition.

Who am I targeting BB?
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Most people lmao
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Disagreeing with someone isn't targeting them.

Targeting would be saying something like "conservatives should be lined up against a wall", which I would never say.
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
But this isn't simple disagreement as brainbomb's thread is poised to be. This thread is literally calling them out as bad people for not agreeing with you.
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
TrPrado, what's the difference? He's saying something he wants people to do, and why. I'm doing the same. You just happen to agree with him and not me because of your degenerate leftism.
Tom Bombadil (4023 D(G))
26 Aug 17 UTC
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LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME!!!!!
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
I actually didn't read this thread before posting this, I just finished listening to l'internationale and felt like posting something.
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
You didn't say anything about what you want people to do...
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
"The left should be focused on abolishing nationhood and class"

I thought I was pretty clear about that?
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
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Ah, yes, and calling liberals "even worse" than conservatives really makes you an authority on those kinds of things. Especially since you obviously seem to acknowledge a distinction between "liberal" and "left."
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Are you saying that distinction doesn't exist?
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
The reality is that conservatives and liberals are the same thing with different flavors. Conservatives at least don't make perverted compromises.
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
You say what the left should do, call out liberals, and say you didn't call anyone out? And then double down on acknowledging a distinction. Troll is trolling.
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
I am calling people out. Are you seriously saying that by calling liberalism bogus I am personally attacking every liberal out there? What am I allowed to criticize, then?
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
There's a distinction in the same way as there's a distinction between 'tables' and 'furniture'. It's called subsets, homie.
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
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That's like making a thread saying you are a shit person and even worse than such and such other person, and then say how I feel people should behave. That thread is targeted by nature against you. It is more along the lines of shitty gossip than criticism.
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
So I'm not allowed to criticize specific groups any more?

No more saying "Fuck nazis", I have to instead criticize each individual stance they have?

You're a joke.
JamesYanik (548 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
I thought it was no targeted harassment of groups... but whatever, these forum rules i'm not going to ever understand
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Saying "fuck you" isn't criticism.
JamesYanik (548 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
and whatever happened to "no vitriolic criticism of other users?"

I GOT SILENCED FOR THAT ONCE!!!
ND (879 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Most liberals are communists so yeah... Some liberals are still "liberal" though and not Marxist communist...
Pray, why is nationhood a bad thing? In these times, stronger nationhood is a more practical, reliable way to unite people from disparate cultures than anything else. If Iraq had stronger national unity, maybe some of the divides in the country could be healed (let's not have arguments about the past here either. Where the lines were originally drawn is no longer the point). Much the same could be said of the United States. If more people thought of themselves as Americans first, everything else later, then perhaps a more civil society could be had.

If abolishing nationhood is so great an idea, why is it that time and time again throughout history, the sovereignties with the least national unity are the most easily divided and exploited? It's no different than class. The larger the difference between classes, the easier it is to exploit.

The way to the world unity you seek isn't through dissolving nationhood. It's through cementing national loyalty, then creating a supranational loyalty above that, and so on and so forth until we have a functioning world government
Jeff Kuta (2066 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Conservatives to think liberals are worse than conservatives are the worst.
Condescension (10 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
"Most liberals are communists so yeah"

You literally don't know what a liberal is.
Jeff Kuta (2066 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
*who
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Ah, yes, this here was inevitable.
Arguments aren't fun on this forum anymore. It's just name calling
#bringbackputin
JamesYanik (548 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
#bringbackdraugnar
TrPrado (461 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
#bringbackmapleleaf

Wait no nevermind
Seriously though, y'all need to calm down a bit. Be more thoughtful in your responses. Stop attacking labels and start attacking issues
JamesYanik (548 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
i hate the issue that attacking labels is bad

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Jeff Kuta (2066 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
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JY is an anti-la!
JamesYanik (548 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
I'm gonna go burn down a starbucks brb
orathaic (1009 D(B))
26 Aug 17 UTC
@ND
"Most liberals are communists so yeah... Some liberals are still "liberal" though and not Marxist communist..."

I like to fight the argument not the person. But this position seems like nothing but trolling.

I could taje the words from your mouth, and explain what they mean. But that sounds like a waste of my time (you know there is a Communist party in the US right?).

Please explain what it is about 'liberals' which you think qualifies them as Communists.
orathaic (1009 D(B))
26 Aug 17 UTC
@GF nationalism has been used to gain emotional appeal for some of the worst crimes against humanity. Rwanda's genocide for example.

Iraq as a nation may never exist again, but seeing it split into three seperate entities base on Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish identities shouldn't be a cause for concern. At this point it should probably be US policy...

Trying to save a nation to protect the idea of nationhood is damaging, look at the Austro-Hungarian empire. It was at least two 'nations' (Austria and Hungary) but trying to keep it together was trouble, too many minorities being killed, and the resulting Yugoslavia which came out of that ended well, with Balkanization.

That was nationalism growing up and pulling an Empire apart, and then ripping Yugoslavia apart (despite the Titoism of Yugoslavia being associated with a fundamental rejection of the cold war and creation of a third way in the non-aligned movement).

Nationalism works against internationalism. If that is something you believe is worth striving for. A fair consistant war crimes court which can judge everyone is for the benefit of everyone, and it is self-interested national interest currently holding this back.

Global problems require global solutions. And you'd be entirely right to point out the nations actually work and criticise internationalism as it functions in practice. The security council does little to promote security - just prevents the permanent members from going to war directly with each other...

What is wrong with nationalism seems obvious to me. What is better than it and will eventually replace it is not.


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Jeff Kuta (2066 D)
26 Aug 17 UTC
Arpaio Pardoned
So sad.
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Deeply_Dippy (458 D)
25 Aug 17 UTC
Diplomacy-Related Question Thread
Ask your questions!

Someone's bound to know the answer.
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JamesYanik (548 D)
24 Aug 17 UTC
Yellen Speaks on Friday
Is our low inflation transitory or not? Is Yellen in touch with advancements in monetary policy? Is this exactly what the protocols of the elders of Zion predicted??? (Probably)

All that and more coming out of the one place on earth you associate with global banking: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Maltir (125 D)
25 Aug 17 UTC
Yet Another Rules Question
Am I able to move Edinburgh to Kiel via North Sea and Denmark?
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Heywood Jablowme (15 D)
25 Aug 17 UTC
American Empire IV map - another move question
I move a fleet from Arctic Ocean into Nunavut. Can I then move from Nunavut to Manitoba. (There doesn't appear to be any coastal restrictions in Nunavut but I wanted to be sure before I committed to the move - Thanks
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MangoDude (103 D)
22 Aug 17 UTC
Remove Diplomacy phase as a variant
The reason I want a variant without the diplomacy phase is because we already have very long phases, most being a day, and I find the extra diplomacy time is a bit excessive.
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
21 Aug 17 UTC
Eclipse Day
I'm in the middle of nowhere in Kentucky but NASA is set up across the road from me so I assume I'm in a good spot. Anyone else have plans?
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Gezirah (107 D)
25 Aug 17 UTC
How to start the game without it canceling
So I've been waiting for five days with six players to start a game, and as soon as it starts, I refresh and it says it's been canceled. Says I did not reach the limit of seven players. How do we actually start playing, after the waiting period is over?
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
23 Aug 17 UTC
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Mod Team Announcement
We are happy to announce that dargorygel is now a moderator. Please join me in wishing him your condolences, or even congratulations if you prefer.
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Maltir (125 D)
24 Aug 17 UTC
Save vs Ready
What is the difference between "save" and "ready?" What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
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Heywood Jablowme (15 D)
24 Aug 17 UTC
Question about moves in game - Fall of the American Empire IV
Sorry for being a newbie, but as a fan of Diplomacy, I was really happy to find this site. My questions about movement - Is there an app or software so you can set up these variant maps locally and model moves/situations? Immediate question for my current game: On the Fall of the American Empire IV map, can I move a fleet from Manawut to Ungawa?
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Maltir (125 D)
24 Aug 17 UTC
Ska -> Bal
How many seasons does it take to get a fleet from Skagerrack to the Baltic Sea?
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Heffomite (1141 D)
24 Aug 17 UTC
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GBHigh29
I'm reluctant to accuse anyone of multi-account shenanigans or outside communication, but something seems a bit amiss in this game. It's full gunboat, no messaging at all, but somehow one player just convoyed another player's army across the North Sea.That's a hell of a guess.
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Heywood Jablowme (15 D)
23 Aug 17 UTC
Civil Disorder?
What does it mean when a player goes into civil disorder? Obviously happens when they don't play a turn, but does anything happen or is it just to notify the group that the player missed a turn?
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
21 Aug 17 UTC
Second Opinion on company name
Hey guys,
My company is called Broad Expert and someone recently asked me if a native English speaker would initially associate Broad with 'wide' in a literal sense, rather than the intended association with a broad expertise. The question of whether the name is proper use of English was also brought up.
Thoughts?
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Fluminator (1500 D)
23 Aug 17 UTC
Can someone read this article for me
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/08/american-totality-eclipse-race/537318/
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Hellenic Riot (1626 D(G))
10 May 17 UTC
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The Official Spring 2017 1v1 Champions League
Now that 1v1 ELO has been up for a while, it's time to put the best to the test. See inside for details!
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Live gunboat!
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=205130
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ubercacher16 (287 D)
23 Aug 17 UTC
Live World?
http://www.webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=205098
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Ogion (3817 D)
16 Aug 17 UTC
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It is not OK to punch even Nazis
Look, the question of justifiable violence has been a profound and difficult problem in moral philosophy for ages.
I posit that violence is not justified as a political tool ever
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Maltir (125 D)
22 Aug 17 UTC
Juggernaut
I know the dictionary definition, but what is this in game? How to you create one/deal with one that has been created?
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michael_b (192 D)
20 Aug 17 UTC
Planned Parenthood's "Monthly Abortion Quotas"
I welcome all fellow Pro-Lifers and all all Pro-Choicers alike to discuss their reactions/thoughts about this interview with a Ex-Exec from PP in a CIVILISED AND RESPECTFUL MANNER. Is this the right direction? If not, what is to be done? I know its Fox News, but its what she says that matters.

Video: https://youtu.be/KUy7zugBMa4
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dargorygel (2679 DMod(G))
21 Aug 17 UTC
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The Eclipse is over... and the Apocaclypse didn't happen!
Just saying...
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Would I get banned if I supported a teammate in an Anonymous/no-chat game?
just wondering I'm in a tactical spot to do so but it seems super suspect and unfair almost
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goldfinger0303 (3157 DMod)
14 Aug 17 UTC
WebDip World Cup Results
The last game is in the books and we have a winner!
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chluke (12292 D(G))
22 Aug 17 UTC
2015 Gunboat tournament results?
Who ran the 2015 Gunboat tournament? Would love to see the final scoring table here:

http://tournaments.webdiplomacy.net/gunboat-tournament
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