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DuffMcWhalen (0 DX)
27 Jul 14 UTC
Classic game needs three more
http://www.webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=144928
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SandgooseXXI (113 D)
17 Jul 14 UTC
Webdip Demographics
Curious to know who you're competing against? Where they are from? How old they are? Well introducing the brand new survey monkey survey to get us the results we're looking for! Complete and that's that!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6Q733M8
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Jamiet99uk (808 D)
27 Jul 14 UTC
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I don't quit
and won't leave unless Blankflag is reinstated.

I think the forum moderation has improved recently and a lot of people are making a lot of fuss about very little. I am not leaving, and that's that. SO THERE.
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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
Survey regarding moderation and recent events
This survey is to get a statistical look at the opinions of webdip users. The questions regard the recent banning is Draugnar, silencing of Krellin, and the opinion of the moderator staff. Please fill out the survey at ( wdcb.webs.com)
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KingGuru (105 D)
24 Jul 14 UTC
Diplomacy World Championships Story on This American Life
Heard something about it on my local NPR station. Check local times, but I don't find anything about it on the TAL web site. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/ Thought all y'all should know.
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
26 Jul 14 UTC
Signal Boost
http://www.cflas.org/was-lionfish-research-hijacked-by-12-year-old-from-palm-beach-florida/

Came across this earlier today, thought it might interest some of you.
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Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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Maniac's first ruling
Here is my ruling regards the silencing of Krellin
Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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As the owner of the diplomacy rights I've been asked to rule on the Krellin silencing.

The mods and site owners have asked for my opinion on the basis that they will only implement it after checking with Avalon Hill that they have indeed transferred the rights to me. My decision is only temporary until it becomes permanent.

The parties have PM'd me separately.

The mod's case in a nutshell is that (a) they spend too much of the time they freely give up doing things they don't won't to do, like reading the forum. (B) krellin's name often appears and whilst no one can actually say what they find offensive about him, they all agree that they all agree and therefore they can't all be wrong.

Krellin's case is (a) it wasn't me and (b) if it was me I didn't mean to do it. Krellin invokes mental health condition mitigation. He suggests that whilst he hasn't actually being diagnosed he thinks he might be approaching having borderline tautology syndrome disorder (BTSD) which as we all know can be seriously serious.

Krellin also states that he is gay, black and is undergoing gender replacement therapy. This isn't relevant to the case but thinks now is a good time to come out of the closet. Krellin also states that he hasn't mown his lawn for 12 days.

My ruling is that krellin should stay silenced with an extra 32minutes added to his sentence. I only do this to discourage others from appealing to me.

The costs of the hearing are awarded to Kestas.

Those who doubt my power are now witnessing my power to keep Krellin silent.

I love this power

-Maniac



ssorenn (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
Shut your pie hole.
Dunecat (5899 D)
26 Jul 14 UTC
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbfb0rdpwb1qiq5w9.gif
Octavious (2701 D)
26 Jul 14 UTC
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Owning the rights to diplomacy is a thankless task, so you'd better start doing a better job of it you lazy sod.
ssorenn (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
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He doesn't own shit
Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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^factually incorrect
ssorenn (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
Fair point , let me rephrase, he doesn't own any Avalon hills diplomacy rights what so ever. And never will
Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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^now we agree! any rights I own are not now owned by Avalon Hill. (By definition)
ssorenn (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
I like the phrasing. Just go check with the wife to make sure what you own, she might beg to differ. Wives own everything.
Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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I will now lock this thread. Just to demonstrate my new power.

The rest is silence
Octavious (2701 D)
26 Jul 14 UTC
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From personal experience not owning the rights to diplomacy and making no effort to buy them is also a thankless task
ssorenn (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
Unless you be bribing some mod, not going to happen.
ssorenn (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
Oops, guess not
Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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Just having some technical difficulties ssorenn - I'm not great with mechanics of locking a thread. I have to wait for a virtual key. Thread will be locked shortly.
ssorenn (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
Go check with wife about those technical difficulties.
Al Swearengen (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
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I for one would like to recognize Maniac as our new leader.

I only previously pretended friendship to the other false moderators who were seeking to usurp power from Maniac.

Long may Maniac reign. Hail Maniac!
Fasces349 (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
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I for one welcome our new Maniac overlord.

But on that note: FREE KRELLIN!
Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
Thanks you subjects, you may kiss my ring.
obiwanobiwan (248 D)
26 Jul 14 UTC
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"The rest is silence"

Hey, that's my bit! (Well, no, it's Hamlet's...but ripping off Shakespeare's my bit!)

FREE KRELLIN! FREE KRELLIN!

(So I can look almost sane by comparison.) :p

Then again, I welcome our new Maniac overlord.......
Maniac (184 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
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It's been nearly 25 hours since I reported Krellin 'is gay, black and is undergoing gender replacement therapy.' and he hasn't denied it yet. Just saying.
ssorenn (0 DX)
27 Jul 14 UTC
Wow, to state the obvious, he's silenced. @maniac you must be saucing all the time now, they have programs for this. You just need ask for help.
Maniac (184 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
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Krellin is silenced? - probably as a result of his gender replacement therapy.
Partysane (10754 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
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I find it offensive to pick on someone who is not able to defend himself, even if it is Krellin. So I'd ask you to kindly shut the fuck up Maniac.
Maniac (184 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
@partysane - how is suggesting someone is gay, black or undergoing gender realignment therapy offensive?
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
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Maniac has a point. Those aren't offensive. Unless of course you find it a negative to be black gay or undergoing gender realignment. Which in that case you are a terrible terrible individual.

all hail lord Maniac!
partysane didn't say they are offensive things to say, he said it is offensive to pick on someone who can't defend themselves, i don't get how people can even make that misunderstanding...
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
because it is implied that those are offensive if you consider them to be "picking on" someone. you cant pick on someone without offending them. not how it works. so partysane was implying that those are offensive or being used offensively when he said that maniac was picking on krellin.
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
i dont understand how people can make THAT misunderstanding.
you can pick on someone without offending them (i.e. a teacher that makes a kid who hasn't done their homework answer more questions or sit on a different desk). moreover, maniac did say that 'Krellin invokes mental health condition mitigation', and i think you would have to be an idiot to say that this thread isn't, in part, a jest towards krellin.
WardenDresden (239 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
@partysane I hardly think this thread is taken seriously enough by anyone to really be considered "picking on" anyone, thick-skinned krellin especially. Now, if he's also getting skin surgery to thin his dermis layers, this might be a problem.

Maniac, do you know anything about that possibility?
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
So our lord maniac has shown concern over the mental stability of another acolyte. Maniac 1:2 says: Thou whom showith concern, reapith the bounty of thy lord.
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
socrates join us under the leadership of the maniac and become one with his soul. be enlightened by his esteem.
Maniac (184 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
@SD - I'm not sure if I understand your point, but I don't consider people with mental health conditions, real or imaginary, to be lesser people and as such I'm not using the term in any kind of derogatory sense. Ditto for my use of gay, black and people who are undergoing gender realignment therapy.

Secondly, if I was being derogatory, trust me krellin doesn't need anybody to defend him. I obviously can't divulge what if anything krellin has PM'd me, but suffice it to say that if I had of offended him, I would have known about it.
I actually do find maniac to be one of the funnier members of the forum (not that that means much), and don't mind anything he's done, just do think the post was picking on krellin(even if i don't mind that).
Maniac (184 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
@warden - I oouldn't possibly comment on the thickest of krellin's skin. Such things should be kept private, commenting on them is crossing a line we shouldn't even approach.
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
@ my lord and savior maniac - oh great wise one and owner of this game, how ever do i begin to ask my question? can I be one of your prophets?
ssorenn (0 DX)
27 Jul 14 UTC
@CB. You have now begun to stoop to the lows of jamiet, the ultimate suck up, boooo
CommanderByron (801 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
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@ssorenn- you are but a blasphemer and will see how your decisions will only lead to pain and suffering in the after life.
VashtaNeurotic (2394 D)
27 Jul 14 UTC
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@Maniac: Please forgive ssorenn for his doubt, he knows not.
Hellenic Riot (1626 D(G))
27 Jul 14 UTC
I've donated a fair amount but expect no leniency were I to break any rules. The rules apply equally to everyone. If all banned users (who express a desire to return) are periodically (let's say yearly) reviewed and then it's decided on a case by case basis, that's a good idea though. Sandgoose is an example of people who can reform. Not everyone can, though.
Hellenic Riot (1626 D(G))
27 Jul 14 UTC
Aaaand I just posted this in the wrong thread.
Maniac (184 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
You're forgiven HR
Hellenic Riot (1626 D(G))
27 Jul 14 UTC
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Thank you, generous master
ssorenn (0 DX)
27 Jul 14 UTC
LOL, vomit, hurl, ghug,and vomit


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SYnapse (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
I quit
and won't return until Draugnar -and Blankflag- are reinstated.
I have an anonymous game ongoing and leave it to the mods to replace my position in that game.
Sayonara
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
24 Jul 14 UTC
CNN Reporting Russia Firing Artillery into Ukraine
This in addition to a buildup of Russian forces less than five miles from the border.

Good job escalating the conflict there, Vladimir Putin!
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
27 Jul 14 UTC
Could someone tell me what happened in the Draugnar-case in chronological order?
I'm clearly missing stuff and I don't want to go through every thread.

It's not like he never contributed, but the gold medal he had has been stripped away from him..
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Maniac (184 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
Yes, Yes Yes
I've just bought a Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR3 jump-jet from the UK govt who is strapped for cash. Bargain.
5 replies
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THELEGION (0 DX)
27 Jul 14 UTC
rockstar maybe making a new Red Dead Game
Everybody wants a new red dead game ever since Red Dead Redemption and UnDead nightmare I have proof that they maybe working on it right as we speak its just they haven't openly stated it
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THELEGION (0 DX)
25 Jul 14 UTC
who would win
10,000 knights vs 10,000 samurais who will win *weapon hint one of them has a game changer this led to the destruction of both.
115 replies
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Chaqa (3971 D(B))
27 Jul 14 UTC
Someone broke the dropdown javascript
For order-entering, someone broke the dropdowns.
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THELEGION (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
a question about the rules admins and mods please answer
My friend has 2 brother who want to play this game. They live in the same house so they would all have the same IP address and I know your not suppose to know a person outside the game but they can't help it. But would that technically be violating the rules or not.
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Draugnar (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
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Is it me, or has the forim.moderation swung too far the other way?
Just saying when a lighthearted thread about the correlation between lawn care and politics gets locked, it's gone too far. I think my forum time will be wrapping up soon cause this is gonna kill all discussion.
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CommanderByron (801 D(S))
23 Jul 14 UTC
Let's rename Detroit
Okay, so we know detroit is in a bad spot. No one wants to visit "Detroit" so let's rename it. What could we call it to attract more visitors and help Detroit out of this.
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Maniac (184 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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Maniac's BIG announcement part one of several
I've bought the rights to diplomacy. See inside.
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
07 Jul 14 UTC
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Gunboat GR Challenge!
So, I hear there's this thing called gunboat that some people like. Please use this link to get your GR: http://tinyurl.com/l95mavg
272 replies
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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Need a New Turkey
gameID=144888

So, Draug was banned in the game I created to celebrate retiring...
Reasonable position and the game has just begun. Please PM me if you're interested in playing.
1 reply
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semck83 (229 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
Boyhood
Did anybody else see this film? I was really looking forward to it, but I was actually very disappointed once I saw it. I thought the first hour (~1/3) was great, and then it just fell apart.
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Draugnar (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
I called it folks. The "admin" isad with his power and not conaulting others.
Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL! Terminate 2WL!
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Draugnar (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
Twonthreads on two separate topics...
Yet a mod who isn't supposed to forum.moderate locks the one about the silenced user because he doesn't like the user claiming it was spam. This is a third thread about yet another abuse of power. I bet it gets locked too.

Stop abusing your powers!
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Draugnar (0 DX)
26 Jul 14 UTC
BRING BACKNKRELLIN. BRING BACK KRELLIN. BRIMG BACK KRELLIN...
This may get me silenced but this was a bullshit silencing and I'm not the only person feels so.
7 replies
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thomas dullan (422 D)
26 Jul 14 UTC
Jolly Roger
The first ever female Captain of a Royal Naval frigate has been suspended amid allegations of her having had an affair with a member of her crew. A sacking offence?
3 replies
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SYnapse (0 DX)
25 Jul 14 UTC
If you could take one piece of current technology back in time
Where you would go and what would you take?
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KingJohnII (1575 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
come join the fun
just started a new game of Modern Dip, non anonymous! Come and join the fun, 36 hr turns. 145042 is the game id.
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Tolstoy (1962 D)
23 Jul 14 UTC
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Israel rejects ANOTHER 10-Year Truce
http://mondoweiss.net/2014/07/report-israel-conditions.html
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dirge (768 D(B))
26 Jul 14 UTC
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lawns and political alignment
Seeing krellin's lawn on google street view made me wonder, is there a correlation between use of dandelion herbicidal chemicals and political rightwingedness?

Furthermore, if there is such a correlation, could the cause of said phenomenon be resultant from the corrosive effect of stated chemicals on human neural systems?
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Al Swearengen (0 DX)
25 Jul 14 UTC
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Date Movie Needed
What's the most car-chase and explosion -packed film in theaters now?
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