I continue to fail to get what the Nutkins are doing here... where does the term "Crabs" come from? Is it just a reference to my own crabbiness?
I mean, I agree that "pundits" wasn't a good term for the group; that's my role, not my entire side's designation.
Look, you named the other guys Swine, right? Which is the derogatory term I imposed on them. Why not call our side the Proxies? That word was a derogatory term invented by Nikchick, after all, which was meant to imply that anyone who'd ever read my site and posted to RPG.net with similar lines of argument was nothing more than a soul-less proxy for my will. For a long time now, on the blog, we have been using Proxies as a joking self-reference; the Proxy Army, working together to crush the Swine.
If you're looking for a good name for "my" side, the Proxy Army would be it.
RPGPundit
hmm, I rather thought that the Coalition of Roleplayers Against Bogus Scene-acting (C.R.A.B.S.) was a good juxtaposition for the Society Without Ignorance Negating Entertainment (S.W.I.N.E.)
you still don't like it?
The Porkins diet recommands only low-CRABS meals.
The use of bestial acronyms for both fora does maintain a kind of elegant symmetry.
Quote from: RPGPunditIWhy not call our side the Proxies? That word was a derogatory term invented by Nikchick, after all, which was meant to imply that anyone who'd ever read my site and posted to RPG.net with similar lines of argument was nothing more than a soul-less proxy for my will.
:melodramatic:
Sure, I "invented" the term. Hell, I "invented" the whole concept that friends of a person who's been banned from a forum would post his ideas there for him! That never, ever happend before I "invented" it. Fear me and my crazy power before I "invent" something else!
:rolleyes:
Quote from: Nikchick:melodramatic:
Sure, I "invented" the term. Hell, I "invented" the whole concept that friends of a person who's been banned from a forum would post his ideas there for him! That never, ever happend before I "invented" it. Fear me and my crazy power before I "invent" something else!
:rolleyes:
You're a dangerous woman. You could make entire civilizations fall. ;)
Pundit: I don't think CRABS is even a fraction as silly as the silly sons of bitches who are *willingly* calling themselves "SWINE".
Quote from: CyberzombiePundit: I don't think CRABS is even a fraction as silly as the silly sons of bitches who are *willingly* calling themselves "SWINE".
I keep thinking of a certain sexually transferred parasite...
Quote from: Nikchick:melodramatic:
Sure, I "invented" the term.
Calling people "proxies" because they happen to agree on something with Pundit is as derogatory as calling you "Pramas' wife" because you happen to agree with Chris Pramas on something.
I have no problem with CRABS; and people seem to like it, so that's cool. The CRABS can be the general group of people who are anti-Swine without necessarily demonstrating a fanatical loyalty to my person.
But remember, according to Nikchick: you visit my Blog even ONCE, and you might become a PROXY: sapped of all will, only able to obey, doomed from then on to serve your new dark lord! I'll make you post things on RPG.net that are vaguely similar to my own ideas, in order to annoy Nikchick!! Bwah hah hah hah hah!!
RPGPundit
If Nikchick likes pie and the Pundit also likes pie, and Nikchik posts on a forum where the Pundit has been banned that she likes pie as well, doesn't that make her a Proxy? 'Cause it may have happened at some point.
Christ, and I'm the one who winds up with the "whines a lot" title...
Quote from: ColonelHardissonChrist, and I'm the one who winds up with the "whines a lot" title...
Like just then :tears:
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Quote from: gleichmanLike just then :tears:
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Maybe so. But at least I don't make demands on the Nutkins.
Quote from: ColonelHardissonMaybe so. But at least I don't make demands on the Nutkins.
You should get a Manifesto. People with Manifestos immediately change from "whiners" to "movement leaders". This most commonly occurs with college students and avant-garde
artistes. :bow:
Quote from: Zachary The FirstYou should get a Manifesto. People with Manifestos immediately change from "whiners" to "movement leaders". This most commonly occurs with college students and avant-garde artistes. :bow:
I'm just not that motivated to do so, I guess. I was more just making a smart-assed observation up above than anything else. Plus, I was offered the option to change my title, but kept it because it's funny, and I try to not take myself very seriously. I don't always
succeed is the problem...
Quote from: ColonelHardissonI'm just not that motivated to do so, I guess. I was more just making a smart-assed observation up above than anything else. Plus, I was offered the option to change my title, but kept it because it's funny, and I try to not take myself very seriously. I don't always succeed is the problem...
Right there with ya.
Quote from: RPGPunditBut remember, according to Nikchick: you visit my Blog even ONCE, and you might become a PROXY: sapped of all will, only able to obey, doomed from then on to serve your new dark lord!
I think you mean "According to Nikchick as selectively translated through the RPGPundit filter..." because I never said any such thing. Of course, that hasn't ever stopped you in the past of "quoting" me saying all sorts of things that I never said and getting people all frothed up for your own purposes.
In the ONE thread where I spoke of "proxies" on RPG.net, I was using the standard definition of the word; I'll help you out and paste it right here into this thread where you can remind yourself of it if you need to.
Quoteprox·y n. pl. prox·ies
A person authorized to act for another; an agent or substitute.
No talk of faceless hordes sapped of their will, no fretting over robot-like armies doing your bidding after only one unfortunate glance at your blog.
You are
such a drama queen.
Guess that's a no on the pie, then. :pie:
QuoteYou are such a drama queen.
She, who has nothing better to do, than squabbling with some irrelevant fan is saying that...isn´t that some irony?
BTW, There are a lot of people who SHARE the Pundits view, and are happy, that at last someone with a regular/normal joe taste is speaking up against the S.W.I.N.E., even those in the "industry" (like those small press publishers with a huge sense of entitlement). It´s like newspapers or TV news, you search until you find someone in your line of thinking, whom you listen to more closely. And the Pundits voice was badly needed, if only to round out the spectrum of opinions. Those who attack him for his far-outedness, don´t seem to understand that. Which only reinforces the thesis of the bias in internet-rpg-communities. Thus it is with people of too large a sense of entitlement.
Quote from: ColonelHardissonChrist, and I'm the one who winds up with the "whines a lot" title...
Yout sort of living up to the title now. :)
Quote from: KnightcrawlerYout sort of living up to the title now. :)
Gosh, nobody else pointed that out...actually, as I said above, I was making a smart-assed observation. Plus, again, as I said above, I don't make demands on or give ultimatums to the Nutkins.
By the way, I'm in a much, much better mood than I seem to be coming off. I'm just horsin' around, here.
Quote from: ColonelHardissonBy the way, I'm in a much, much better mood than I seem to be coming off. I'm just horsin' around, here.
You will note my title now notes I do not have a Manifesto (thanks to the Squirrelly Overlords--nice touch, that), so I must now join those in the category of Those Who Whine. :emot-sigh:
Quote from: Zachary The FirstYou will note my title now notes I do not have a Manifesto (thanks to the Squirrelly Overlords--nice touch, that), so I must now join those in the category of Those Who Whine. :emot-sigh:
The little nutkins are on a roll today.
Yep. They're in the mood for changing things.
Quote from: Zachary The FirstYou will note my title now notes I do not have a Manifesto (thanks to the Squirrelly Overlords--nice touch, that), so I must now join those in the category of Those Who Whine. :emot-sigh:
Oooh, that's actually a cool title.
Quote from: ColonelHardissonOooh, that's actually a cool title.
They feel it important to tell people where I don't stand.
Quote from: SettembriniShe, who has nothing better to do, than squabbling with some irrelevant fan is saying that...isn´t that some irony?
He, who has nothing better to do than to snipe at someone comming in to defend themselves is saying that ... isn't that ... oh never mind. It wasn't funny when you said it and it sure as hell won't be funny this time around.:muttering:
Quote from: SettembriniBTW, There are a lot of people who SHARE the Pundits view, and are happy, that at last someone with a regular/normal joe taste is speaking up against the S.W.I.N.E., even those in the "industry" (like those small press publishers with a huge sense of entitlement).
Define "lot"
More than a dozen.
Germans, that I know personally, but who don´t post there.
More than twenty regular posters.
My lowest estimate, not having the real data would be:
12 X 20 =
240 regular readers. Every day. Most likely it is way into the thousands.
But even if it was only th 20+12+me whom I know of, 33 still qualifies as a lot. Especially in blogging. My own blog is read by 300+ different people everyday, and it generates 15 comments on average. There are about the same number regular posters, so for me the ratio is somewhere like
20:1.
I´m not claiming The Pundit is actually statistically influential. I´m just saying there is a statistical significant number of people, who care to read his ramblings. So at the very least, those people are an actual minority, for whom such a niche has it´s eligibility.
Part of our niche "group think" is that most of us think, that we actually represent the regular janes and joes in regards to gaming tastes, and thus the factual majority. Call that ideology, but at the very least it´s a medium for a statistically significant minority, like Wraethu has it´s weird eligibility for some weird folks out there too (At least they cleaned up their act and can be found in regular bookstore, but that is another story). Denouncing his blog´s right to exist is, well very undemocratic.
That was the point, "proxie" is as deragatory as the latter.
Quote from: SettembriniDenouncing his blog´s right to exist is, well very undemocratic.
Democracy? Bah! Been there, done that.... It's dull. I demand tyranny! Conspiracy! Anarchy! Communism! An oligarchy of small rodents with flamerthrowers and magic nuts of DOOM!
....
On second thought, the idea of magic nuts of anything just doesn't turn my crank.
Quote from: SettembriniThat was the point, "proxie" is as deragatory as the latter.
Shrug.
Seems to be to be the natural counter-point to the "Cult of Ron" myself. I haven't watched the 'proxies' long enough to develop an opinion so I am at the moment neutral.
Two key things to watch for-
- Do they always agree with the head of their 'order', even when the statements made are outrageous.
- Do they spread the word of their order to every site they visit.
If those two factors are in play, cultist or proxy- if it quacks like a duck, it may was well be a duck.
Quote from: Lady LakiraOn second thought, the idea of magic nuts of anything just doesn't turn my crank.
[Leer]
I got yer magic nuts right here.
[/Leer]
Quote from: Levi KornelsenI got yer magic nuts right here.
I assure you dear, it's me who has your magic nuts.
Quote from: FinairaI assure you dear, it's me who has your magic nuts.
Foiled again!
So, by the DitV rules, since three of us are sporting Nemo avatars, does that make us the Cult of Nemo?
Quote from: Lady LakiraSo, by the DitV rules, since three of us are sporting Nemo avatars, does that make us the Cult of Nemo?
Yes. Yes it does.
Quick woman! Get us some false doctrine!
something smells fishy in here, but I can't tell what... walking seafood everywhere! what's a squirrel to do?
Quote from: Thjalfisomething smells fishy in here, but I can't tell what... walking seafood everywhere! what's a squirrel to do?
Finaira + Levi = Couple.
Lakira + Finaira = Good Friends.
Lakira + Levi = Oww! My Cheek!
Quote from: Levi KornelsenLakira + Levi = Oww! My Cheek!
... you got serious thrill issues, man.
Quote from: Thjalfi... you got serious thrill issues, man.
I have no idea what you mean.
:snotty:
None.
Quote from: Thjalfisomething smells fishy in here, but I can't tell what... walking seafood everywhere! what's a squirrel to do?
Lunch.
Where's that squirrel with the flamethrower anyway?
:flameon:
Quote from: Levi KornelsenFinaira + Levi = Couple.
Lakira + Finaira = Good Friends.
Lakira + Levi = Oww! My Cheek!
No, no, that's
not correct fanfiction notation. + indicates friendship and / indicates a romantic coupling. It should be as follows:
Finaira/Levi
Lakira+Finaira
Lakira+Levi
... Though "Lakira/Levi = Oww! My Cheek!" is putting it mildly. I think my SO would do one of her inexplicable Ninja Moves and kill us both. Accidentally. Then feel bad about it. Or something.
And also? I taste better marinated in rum, not flame-broiled.
Quote from: Lady LakiraAnd also? I taste better marinated in rum, not flame-broiled.
but can we grill you? :naughty:
Quote from: Lady Lakira... Though "Lakira/Levi = Oww! My Cheek!" is putting it mildly. I think my SO would do one of her inexplicable Ninja Moves and kill us both. Accidentally. Then feel bad about it. Or something.
And also? I taste better marinated in rum, not flame-broiled.
Agreed...
...On both counts, actually.
:heh:
Every so often, I get this desire to claim no knowledge of my friends. Then I decide against it.
Also, I think you taste much better with Kaluha than you do with Rum. Even if it is Legendario. Though you may taste quite nice on a BBQ. I mean, I love BBQ with friends in the wintertime.
Quote from: Lady LakiraAnd also? I taste better marinated in rum, not flame-broiled.
Huh, I was guessing you were already marinated in rum. Ah well, I'm not picky.
Quote from: JongWKCalling people "proxies" because they happen to agree on something with Pundit is as derogatory as calling you "Pramas' wife" because you happen to agree with Chris Pramas on something.
Would you prefer "tool?"
Quote from: shooting_diceWould you prefer "tool?"
Somehow, dividing the board into "tools" and "fucktards" doesn't quite seem to mesh with the whole animalia theme. I'll stick with being a Manifesto-less C.R.A.B.
Quote from: Zachary The FirstSomehow, dividing the board into "tools" and "fucktards" doesn't quite seem to mesh with the whole animalia theme. I'll stick with being a Manifesto-less C.R.A.B.
I had to give up taking sides.
For one, I like Bogus Scene-acting sometimes.
For the other, RPGPundit is embarrassing in the less than great debate (and outside it). So I have to distance myself.
RPGPundit is useful as a fun expression of over the top loathing for something you don't like, and thus should be enjoyed as entertainment.
As a proper spokesman, he's of little worth.
In short, he should be the proxie of a better voice.
All hail the Army of Proxies!
Huzzah to the Deer-Slayer!
Quote from: CyberzombiePundit: I don't think CRABS is even a fraction as silly as the silly sons of bitches who are *willingly* calling themselves "SWINE".
Yeah i get what you mean. The slow moaning of the GNS chants during conscious raising sessions does begin to grate.
But to my credit l depart when they whip out their
Dogs in the Vinyard and
My life with Master and begin reading while touching themselves.:D
Regards,
David R
Quote from: shooting_diceWould you prefer "tool?"
I prefer the Golden Rule (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethic_of_reciprocity). If people don't want to be insulted, they shouldn't go around insulting others.
Of course, some people don't care about the above. Because I don't believe Nikchick is one of them, I reminded her about the good old rule.
Quote from: JongWKI prefer the Golden Rule (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethic_of_reciprocity). If people don't want to be insulted, they shouldn't go around insulting others.
It is important to note that the Golden Rule (in its bibical background) is not meant to apply to ideas and the like.
Quote from: JongWKI prefer the Golden Rule (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethic_of_reciprocity). If people don't want to be insulted, they shouldn't go around insulting others.
Of course, some people don't care about the above. Because I don't believe Nikchick is one of them, I reminded her about the good old rule.
To be fair, I've never gone around publicly
naming people as "proxies" or refuting people by calling them "Mrs. Nisarg" or the like. A few people loyal to Nisarg/RPGPundit self-identified as proxies or took offense that I would say he had or used people as proxies, but I think that's a different issue.
Of course, RPGPundit himself posts in his blog that he sees things on RPGnet, and being banned from that site and unable to post there himself he looks to you and prompts you to post where he wishes he could, which you do... if the idea that someone might come to believe that you're willing to act as RPGPundit's proxy is abhorrent and insulting to you, he's certainly doing you no favors.
Quote from: SettembriniThat was the point, "proxie" is as deragatory as the latter.
Dude, with how you swing from Pundit's nuts, I'm surprised you're not honored by the designation.
-O
Quote from: NikchickTo be fair, I've never gone around publicly naming people as "proxies" or refuting people by calling them "Mrs. Nisarg" or the like. A few people loyal to Nisarg/RPGPundit self-identified as proxies or took offense that I would say he had or used people as proxies, but I think that's a different issue.
Of course, RPGPundit himself posts in his blog that he sees things on RPGnet, and being banned from that site and unable to post there himself he looks to you and prompts you to post where he wishes he could, which you do... if the idea that someone might come to believe that you're willing to act as RPGPundit's proxy is abhorrent and insulting to you, he's certainly doing you no favors.
Aww, isn't Nikchick just adorable, how she reads my blog? And she caught us out, yes she did!
Cleary, she has discovered my fiendish plan to be able to spread my word out. You see, I give Jong noogies until he posts on RPG.net. I'm just a big mean bully that forces him and others to say things that certainly couldn't be their own thoughts or opinions, that happen at times to agree with mine.
Just like when your thoughts or opinions happen to agree with your husband's, its clearly him making you say those things, you couldn't possibly be expressing your own opinions and happening to agree with him.
So, was it Mr.Pramas that got you to call my reader's "Proxies", Mrs. Pramas? That's a mighty big word after all.
RPGPundit
Quote from: RPGPunditAww, isn't Nikchick just adorable, how she reads my blog? And she caught us out, yes she did!
Lord almighty, you're a douchebag.
-O
Quote from: obrynDude, with how you swing from Pundit's nuts, I'm surprised you're not honored by the designation.
-O
I think we should start calling him "Mrs. Nisarg" myself.
After having a talk with Nikchick today, I believe some grievances we had are now settled.
Bowing out of the thread,
JongWK
Quote from: MaddmanI think we should start calling him "Mrs. Nisarg" myself.
If only I could change custom titles... :sigh:
-O
It's a good question. They're more like lice or knits than crabs.
[Edited for spelling]
Why in the name of gods green earth did you resurrect a 16yr old buried and dead thread Dylan?
Holy fucking hell...
This is the necro of all necros.
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We are seeing the whole Army of the Dead today.
Quote from: Reckall on July 22, 2022, 11:38:19 AM
We are seeing the whole Army of the Dead today.
It's the same user, Dylan, inflating their post count through the roof resurrecting pages and pages of dead threads with nothing but bullshit posts.
I've reported all of them cause dead threads should stay dead and not be a tool for some bumblefuck to get internet points.
Quote from: Dylan on July 22, 2022, 05:46:53 AM
It's a good question. They're more like lice or knits than crabs.
[Edited for spelling]
Well, nuts. Saw the thread. Was excited to see Cyberzombie here as she was one of my favorite posters from my ENWorld days. Then noticed the post dates. :-( !