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Russia

So, who here has Russia as their favourite country to play? I dislike it a lot but I'd be interested to hear from someone else who likes it.

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Japan disaster and Jquery

Here are some amazing before/after pictures that you can move a slider between to compare: http://5z8.info/worm_fqq
It's an amazing view of the damage nature can unleash on us, and also an example of how cool the jquery library really is.

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This Time On Philosophy Weekly: "What A Piece Of Work Is A Man!" (Well...Wha IS He?)

I've been asking everyone I can all week, partly because I'm starting a new part of the book I'm trying to write, partly because I'm listening to an old lecture series based partly on it, and partly because it's a FUN question--what MAKES a "human being," and what makes you..."you?" Is it just a physical aspect, or is there a soul--and since we change every day, are we the same "person" we were the day before? Are we eternal in any way? What are WE?

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SantaClausowitz (360 )
13 Mar 11 UTC

but anyway to repeat

The question of what makes a person is a question that depends on variables of time an space. It is in essence historical and even evolutionary in the personal history of a single person. An understanding of a "person" was different in 17th century Virginia (taking more into account patriarchal relationships and family, but less racial characteristics that would arise later) than late 18th and early 19th century Virginia ("personhood" defined by the color of skin) than late 19th century and today. "Personhood" is not a fact of nature, it is different today than it was 20 years ago and it will be different 20 years from now.

My two cents drilled into my head during my study of history

And btw, if the essence of Humanity is making a reasoned argument as one of the early posters said I am afraid several of my students are waiting to make the evolutionary jump ;)

Le Masticateur (119 )
13 Mar 11 UTC

I'm sure you are aware of many of the studies on this particular subject. But it was pointed (by Singer) that being a person and being a human being (or having humanhood) are two separate things. The latter would be "to be a part of the homo sapiens species" and the former would imply something thicker, not necessarily exclusive to human beings, including such things as self consciousness/awareness (I prefer sense of self) and such. Though I still agree with many parts of the lockean theory: I am who I am (as a person) mainly because of the life I've lived (the experiences that made it to the tabula) and the memories I have of it, therefore making my character. Reason is not solely human (some animals show some reasoning capabilities) and humans are not all reasonable. Therefore, using it (by itself) as a way to define humans (or persons) seems erroneous. I think the main problem with the very rich meaning of the word person is it's apparently inherent positive meaning, since being a "person" seems to grant certain privileges (such as rights) that non-persons do not "merit".

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SantaClausowitz (360 )
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which is why many historians have stated that in the mainland (specifically Virginia but it happened at other times in South Carolina, the inland, etc.) a race based classification of persons rose in the late 17th and early 18th century to grant privileges and place African American slaves outside of the boundaries of humanity. In the west Indies such classifications arose earlier.

SantaClausowitz (360 )
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*the mainland American South that is

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SantaClausowitz (360 )
13 Mar 11 UTC

sorry if you arnt enjoying it, I think its hilarious

mapleleaf (0 )
13 Mar 11 UTC

Simple pleasures for simple minds, I suppose.

The_Master_Warrior (10 )
14 Mar 11 UTC

@ obiwanobiwan

I can't answer. Neither can any other human.

I was just making my beliefs known. I try not to waste my time with tough philosophical questions. The truth is, some questions are never going to be answered (barring some sort of divine event). I believe that thinking about unanswerable questions is a waste of time, but I still have respect for those that attempt to answer unanswerable questions.

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The Situation (100

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Asking for Sitter

I'm taking a break from diplomacy. I request a sitter who does not resign.

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Sitter

Hey, I need a sitter, but only for one game. I'm in a live game right now, as Italy, and I'm in a fairly good position. I need to leave really soon, so if anyone could finish that game for me, just let me know in the next few minutes and i'll give you my password.

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=53398

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13 Mar 11 UTC

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Italy and Austria working together too well for a gunboat?

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=53362

you tell me.

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vdiplomacy game

http://vdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=795
7 more players needed in 36 hours for a 35 player gunboat on vdiplomacy.net
Make sure to copy the whole link, not just the ID.

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I know there's a bug...

... in the alphabetical disbanding of units that are tied for length away from home SCs. They are supposed to disband in alphabetical order, but I don't believe they do. Does anyone know exactly what the protocol is, not what it should be?

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principians (881

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I need some barbarians to replace me

need a replacement inthis game http://vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=345#gamePanel I'm barbarians

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Dragon Age II EOG

May contain spoilers which you could of googled anyways

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EOG--live boat WTA

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abgemacht (1076

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12 Mar 11 UTC

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Let's Move Some Pieces EOG

See Inside

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HughesPerreault (101

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13 Mar 11 UTC

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civil disorder

Hi,
If I want to stop playing in a game, is it possible to put my country in civil disorder? And how? I haven't saw that the FAQ...
Thank you

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Sick of Wenger and Arsenal

All they do is whine, whine, whine.

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13 Mar 11 UTC

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Melons

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic!

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abgemacht (1076

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11 Mar 11 UTC

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Mod Backlog

Please see inside.

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13 Mar 11 UTC

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Daylight Saving Time

Wouldn't it be really awesome if this site had a glitch where you got messages from the future?

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SantaClausowitz (360

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I hate gunboat anonymous games

Because i cant tell someone how stupid their move was that ruined the whole goddamned game

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Jean d'Arc (236

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12 Mar 11 UTC

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Join the third Punic war

JOIN THE TH3RD PUNIC WAR!!!!
Sure to be epic!

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11 Mar 11 UTC

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Idea for a variant to try tonight.

I'm on my phone so no pretyping. Just say it is a time restricted game from 7:30 to 10:30 and I'll lay it out in more detail in a bit.

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Let’s Play a Game Man-5 EoG

gameID=53196 (It’s Autumn 1905 as I’m beginning to write this)

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Union Joke

So a bank CEO, a member of a conservative party, and a union worker go into a donut shop together, and walk out with a dozen donuts. The bank CEO takes 11 of the donuts, and then tells the conservative party member, "Watch out, or the union guy is going to get half of your donut."

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Svidettali (145

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12 Mar 11 UTC

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15 Min Turn, World Game

Its hard to get these started and if you can, join, its a world game that has 15 min turns, starts in 7 hours
gameID=52551

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hthefourth (516

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To Mods/Experienced players

I am currently engaged in the following world dip game - gameID=49579 . I, India, have just succeeded in defeating Pac-Russia. In the fall before he was defeated, he had one unit in his last supply center, Bangladesh. He then tried, in the fall move, to take Calcutta.

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Just out of curiosity

What happens if a game is paused, but all players finalise?

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The Situation (100

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11 Mar 11 UTC

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Anglo-French Alliance

Let me start off by saying that this idea was not based on any current game that I'm in. Generally speaking, France and England will have a hard time cooperating as allies for an extended period of time. Now it was mentioned to me that an English fleet in Brest would be a good solution to this problem/dilemma. What are your thoughts?

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obiwanobiwan (248

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The NFL Owners/Players Negotiations Break Down: Lawsuits Pending, Possibly A Lockout

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/03/report-nfl-players-association-applies-for-decertification/1
It doesn't look good for the NFL right now...according to ESPN, lawsuits and lawsuits OVER lawsuits are one the way as the Players and Owners fail to come to terms...it's still early, but this could draw on for a LONG time...my 49ers might be sitting on that 7-9 record for longer than I thought...

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Should we send in the Marines to the 'Shores of Tripoli'

The US Marine corps hymn says that they fight to the 'shores or Tripoli' is it time for them to return or do we (as western nations) avoid any military involvement in Libya?

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Le Masticateur (119

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Attacking lands with two coasts

Hello, I was wondering if it was possible (my guess is that it is) to attack Spain from the Mid Atlantic ocean and support from west mediterranean or gulf of Lyon since it has two coasts (I'm guessing it's only to prevent boats from moving from one to the other...).

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Mow em down ww

plz join http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=53024 we need 4 more players

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