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28 Jan 16 UTC

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1648 Variant: Join the Tournament!

I shall be running a tournament featuring my 1648 (v5.8) variant.

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26 Jan 16 UTC
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Supreme Court Cases Thread

Utilize this thread by posting your Supreme Court Cases here and only here.

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28 Jan 16 UTC
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Racist or not racist?

White woman starts fire that burns several hundred thousand acres and hundreds of homes. Not charged with a criminal offense. Apache Indian starts fire that burns several hundred thousand acres and hundreds of homes. Charged, convicted, and sentenced to ten years in prison. Is this proof of the systemic racism of the American court system or not? Please cast your votes below.

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Wildlife Preserve "Occupied"

Occupied by "armed Oregon militia." Not terrorists. Even though they're armed and provoking a standoff with the federal government and putting countless lives at risk.

http://www.ibtimes.com/armed-oregon-militia-led-bundy-family-takes-federal-building-support-hammond-ranchers-2246986

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Zultar Invitational Game 2 EoGs

As above, below.

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26 Jan 16 UTC

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Cat v. Dog

I think Cats are far more lovable. It has been proven cats increase positivity in their owners. They also purr and reduce blood pressure and stress. Plus you never hear some asshole say: "honey we gotta take the fucking cat for a walk, AGAIN"

Dogs smell, and they jump on people and slobber on you. Cats should win this thing.

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Wearing a yellow star

Or close enough....

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/24/asylum-seekers-made-to-wear-coloured-wristbands-cardiff

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Hellenic Riot (1626 )
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Did you not see the thing in Middlesbrough where a company which was housing refugees painted all their front doors red whilst leaving everyone elses a normal colour?

And then, unsurprisingly (given it's Middlesbrough), the asylum seekers houses got egged and stoned by locals.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
24 Jan 16 UTC

Yes, I did. Equally unpleasant.

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
24 Jan 16 UTC
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I don't know how anyone can sign off on that thinking it's a good idea. It beggars belief. The only possible reason is to "mark them out", and that can never be done for good reasons.

Randomizer (722 )
24 Jan 16 UTC

Great Britain has a long history of restricting outsiders. Back in WW II they had the police interview all people of recent German descent except the Royal family and restricted where they could live.

Wait until Trump starts pushing it for all the ones he doesn't want deported.

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
24 Jan 16 UTC

That was hardly uncommon for nations during WWII - just look at the Japanese Internment Camps in America. Different age, different standards.

Jeff Kuta (2066 )
24 Jan 16 UTC

Doesn't the UK have enough CCTVs to keep tabs on everyone at all times?

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
24 Jan 16 UTC

That's an urban myth. London might be the home of CCTV but even there there are obviously places where you can avoid being monitored.

wjessop (100 )
25 Jan 16 UTC
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Sounds like a tea party-perpetuated myth. Socialist Europe with all its CCTV.

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

I do believe London does have the highest amount of CCTV cameras per capita in the world by a significant margin, but I've not heard of the rest of the UK being so above average.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

More on the red doors and the hardships of being a refugee or immigrant in racist Britain:

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/24/syrian-refugees-asylum-seekers-racism-uk

Jamiet99uk (808 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

This weekend in Newcastle, a lovely city close to my heart, there was a Neo-Nazi demo. To be fair, only about 15-20 people attended, but the sight of them assembled in front of a monument in the city centre, all in black with their faces covered, holding a huge picture of Adolf Hitler and holding a banner that said "Refugees Not Welcome: Hitler Was Right" was a very unpleasant sight.

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
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I'm not too sure about your definition of "lovely".

The EDL & co have been having far bigger marches than that for years though. I get more annoyed at the amount of people I see sharing Britain First posts on Facebook.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

There's no need for local animosity Hellenic. I love Newcastle, definitely one of my favourite UK cities. I'm happy I live so close to it.

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

I haven't been in a few years, but it seemed like a fairly standard de-industrialised city with accompanying levels of deprivation when I was there. Maybe it's had some significant redevelopment lately that I've not heard of.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

When were you there?

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

I visited around about 8-9 years ago when on a holiday up that way.

KingCyrus (511 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

I'm confused about the wrist bands. While this is obviously not the best way to handle it, doesn't it make sense for the refugees to carry some sort of identification, so they can receive their free meals, housing, etc.? I know at least in the States people receive food stamps to pay for meals, although I believe those are electronic or on pre-paid cards now.

How should this situation be handled?

Hellenic Riot (1626 )
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Pre-paid cards is a system that works fine. It's things that are openly worn and mark you out that are a bit stupid.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

@ Hellenic Riot: Then I'd say it has actually changed a fair bit, yes. I've lived in the North East for 11 years.

@KingCyrus: They could get an ID card or something like that that they'd only need to produce when they needed to prove their identity. Why on earth should they have to have something they have to wear on their person at all times?

Jamiet99uk (808 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

People on food stamps can put the food stamps in their pocket. Imagine if the food stamps were mounted on a sash which had to be worn in public at all times. See?

KingCyrus (511 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

OK, the way I was reading the article, it seemed that people were adverse to having any sort of identification. I agree that it should not be public.

Randomizer (722 )
25 Jan 16 UTC

Yea, let's get people to stop wearing crosses in public.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
26 Jan 16 UTC

@ Randomizer: Which people are forced to wear crosses in public? What are you talking about?

trip (696 )
26 Jan 16 UTC
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Jamie: I just wanted to say thanks for belittling the victims of the Holocaust. Appreciate it.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
26 Jan 16 UTC

@ Trip: Please, how did I do that?

trip (696 )
26 Jan 16 UTC
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In the first two lines of your original post. Don't worry, I don't expect you to understand.

Jamiet99uk (808 )
26 Jan 16 UTC

@ Trip: There weren't even two lines. There was one line and a link to the story referenced.

Instead of belittling me, why don't you explain it for me?

Jamiet99uk (808 )
26 Jan 16 UTC

Or are you just going to be a facetious bitch?

trip (696 )
26 Jan 16 UTC

Because it would be a waste of my time.

trip (696 )
26 Jan 16 UTC

And not facetious at all.

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US Election 2016: Trump v. Clinton v. Bloomberg.

It's looking more and more certain that this will be the presidential election line-up, with the BBC confirming that Michael Bloomberg will run as an independent if Trump/Clinton receive their respective party's nomination.

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25 Jan 16 UTC

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To my UK friends

Need some help please. See inside

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27 Jan 16 UTC

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Looking for players from Poland and Eastern Europe

Hello, I am living in Warsaw, Poland and looking for Diplomacy players from Poland (Czech Republic, Slovakia and neighbouring countries) and / or living in Poland (....)
I am thinking that we could organize a live game here in Warsaw, and maybe more .... Please let me know your thoughts.
Best regards,
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27 Jan 16 UTC

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Explore! variant looking for players

Description here: http://www.freewebs.com/tomahaha/
Email Tom at explorediplomacy (at) gmail (dot) com if you are interested. Do NOT post here - players remain blind until there is in-game contact!

Also, a human GM'd standard game is being offered at Redscape: http://www.redscape.com/index.php

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27 Jan 16 UTC

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"Versus" v. "Vs"

Which do you prefer?

(Suggested by Octavious)

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UN II - Constitution, resolutions and proposals.

The world has changed. The time of a lonely superpower is over. There are 17 powers in the world, and each of them has a vote in the security council in the new United Nations (UN).
The purpose of the game is role-playing game of diplomacy where the diplomacy between countries is in focus, not the actual war. You should choose a role to play (the neutral country opposed all wars, the super-power wanna-be, the federalist, the I'm-just-gonna-fuck-you-up-IS-role, or any other role).

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27 Jan 16 UTC

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Joinable games

I have been waiting months for this to make sense to me, but I still don't get it. When I click on Games, at the moment it says "Joinable (54)". When I click on the tab, I only see 1, and that game doesn't even have any joinable positions. What am I missing?

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27 Jan 16 UTC

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Legolas vs. Captain America

Legolas has triumphantly defeated worthy rivals including but not limited to orc #17, Oliphant #4, Hawkeye, katniss, rambo, and Selina gomez. But can he prevail against Captain America?

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the cake is a lie

I’m holding a competitive cakeday party to celebrate my one year membership of webDip!
I humbly invite you to 50 games at 5

each, No In-Game Messaging, Anonymous, Winner Takes All, (Hidden Draw Vote), 48 H/phase.

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Ancient China Variant?

I've started working on a 350 BC China 9-player map. Do any of you know of anything else remotely like that on any server?

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26 Jan 16 UTC

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Bush v. Gore

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26 Jan 16 UTC

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Communication

anyone have any GB games with extensive examples of nonverbal communication? I dont want games which had multis or stuff.. just really good gb communications.

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26 Jan 16 UTC
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Legolas v. Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Tough call

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26 Jan 16 UTC

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Its' Xmas, So Lets Kill Eachother EoG

AKA "I Probably Should Have Gone For It"
gameID=171237

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26 Jan 16 UTC
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Freddy v Jason

Good movie? Bad movie? Thoughts?

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26 Jan 16 UTC

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Obergefell v. Hodges

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22 Jan 16 UTC

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Theories for GOT Season 6 (Spoilers)

Post fan theories on GOT Season 6 here. How far will they deviate from yet to be released Winds of Winter?

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26 Jan 16 UTC

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Lemon v. Kurtzman

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25 Jan 16 UTC

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X-Files new series vs X-Files movies

Is it just me or does it seem like the movies and the new miniseries have a continuity issue?

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26 Jan 16 UTC
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#Diplomacy'n'Chill

What would this entail.....

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25 Jan 16 UTC

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New WTA game?

24-48 hours, WTA, full press, anonymous? 10-50

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Who wants in?

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24 Jan 16 UTC

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Not knowing rules after 3 years of playing

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KingRichard (100

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25 Jan 16 UTC

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Draw?

i could not find this info, certainly not in the faq. How many votes are needed for a draw?

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