an arguement

[equobix]

i feel like having an arguement

what makes you think your lifestyle playing everquest or any other very time consuming game is a good one, im not asking why its better than others, or why its not as good as any other. im just wondering why you think that you think that 12.95 is worth countless hours of only hoping youll get satisfation, at the same time sacrificing time from the the only lifetime you have. and im not trying to argue a different lifestyle is better or to say that your time is a waste playing this game i just want to know why in fact you think this games happyness to time ratio is worth the investment.

not flaming not ranting i just want to know, i was thinking about playing alot again. many people believe on here believe that this game is good, and just as many believe its bad, im eager to hear what valid points you guys have for/against this game because everyone here shares their opinion of you should or shouldnt play, but nobodys taken the time (from what i've seen) to put out a good statement saying their thoughts.

if you wonder why im really asking this imjust trying to pull something productive from this board. alot of its just screenshots that make you laugh for a moment and information about the latest binary code that tickles your fancy. im not saying that thats bad though, considering i read this board plenty i just want to some of your minds to the test. plenty of you can show off your photoshop skills, and lots of you can show off the neato links you got from a friend of a friend of a friend, but how many can you honestly say you can make a damn point without making it personal or trying to be smartass or funny. i know you cant expect alot out of a public message board, but i was hoping maybe you guys could prove that you could say that what you say on here isnt just a lame excuse to prove that you know how to type in shit into a message box and press the send button for the attention that you hope youll recieve. For the amount of trolls on here, im eager to see if you have the stones to actually use the grey mush between your ears.

no disrepect for the smart people on this board which there are plenty of, im just questioning if the majority of the people on here can really back up half the shit they spew from their keyboard, and maybe prove otherwise.

[Drewon]

Three things that make a good argument:
1 - Proper capitalization.
2 - Proper punctuation.
3 - Proper spelling.

[equobix]

thats a nice observation, but if you can understand what i said, how much does it really pertain to what im trying to say, good observation, shame it dosent really matter though, as theres hundeds of other posts from other people trying to point out grammatical errors, no hard feelings though

[Squink]

Because I don't have a lot of money, not much motivation at this point in my life to work more to make more, and a lot of freetime.

Inexpensive hobby that takes up a large amount of freetime is perfect for me.

[Quiksilver Roxdasox]

Originally posted by equobix
i feel like having an arguement

what makes you think your lifestyle playing everquest or any other very time consuming game is a good one, im not asking why its better than others, or why its not as good as any other. im just wondering why you think that you think that 12.95 is worth countless hours of only hoping youll get satisfation, at the same time sacrificing time from the the only lifetime you have. and im not trying to argue a different lifestyle is better or to say that your time is a waste playing this game i just want to know why in fact you think this games happyness to time ratio is worth the investment.

Wheres the argument? You propose nothing... You are asking a question not debating anything.

Video games in general:
Why not? They're cheap. To me far more entertaining than watching TV, far less time consuming in perperation than thinking of some kind of creative activity, and always there 24/7. As long as Im having fun I dont see how time could be better spent. When its not fun I wont "waste" (it would be wasted since I would not be having fun) my time on games.

[Silves]

(I'm a huge hypocrit)

Why do you give up so easily? I don't understand why people don't strive for the most people can get out of life. I think the reason why so many people so much is they don't think they will have as much fun doing other things as playing EQ. You can look on it as a scale. If the happiest you'll ever be is 10 and EQ gives you 8 and thats the happiest you have ever been then you don't know that you can attain 2 more points of happiness. There is this whole thing of complete happiness that you need to attain. You need to strive for the best!

(I'm a huge crack addict)

[Kolle]

The time you spend in your life doing *anything* is time spent and gone. The only person who can judge if it was well spent is the individual themselves.

[kcxiv]

its just about cheaper then most hobbies, i enjoy playing with friends i have met in game, and real life friends. i have fun raiding. and TV sux ass unless its sunday for football games thats pretty much it.


KC

[Turkish]

Originally posted by equobix
i feel like having an arguement

what makes you think your lifestyle playing everquest or any other very time consuming game is a good one, im not asking why its better than others, or why its not as good as any other. im just wondering why you think that you think that 12.95 is worth countless hours of only hoping youll get satisfation, at the same time sacrificing time from the the only lifetime you have. and im not trying to argue a different lifestyle is better or to say that your time is a waste playing this game i just want to know why in fact you think this games happyness to time ratio is worth the investment.

not flaming not ranting i just want to know, i was thinking about playing alot again. many people believe on here believe that this game is good, and just as many believe its bad, im eager to hear what valid points you guys have for/against this game because everyone here shares their opinion of you should or shouldnt play, but nobodys taken the time (from what i've seen) to put out a good statement saying their thoughts.

if you wonder why im really asking this imjust trying to pull something productive from this board. alot of its just screenshots that make you laugh for a moment and information about the latest binary code that tickles your fancy. im not saying that thats bad though, considering i read this board plenty i just want to some of your minds to the test. plenty of you can show off your photoshop skills, and lots of you can show off the neato links you got from a friend of a friend of a friend, but how many can you honestly say you can make a damn point without making it personal or trying to be smartass or funny. i know you cant expect alot out of a public message board, but i was hoping maybe you guys could prove that you could say that what you say on here isnt just a lame excuse to prove that you know how to type in shit into a message box and press the send button for the attention that you hope youll recieve. For the amount of trolls on here, im eager to see if you have the stones to actually use the grey mush between your ears.

no disrepect for the smart people on this board which there are plenty of, im just questioning if the majority of the people on here can really back up half the shit they spew from their keyboard, and maybe prove otherwise.

SHUT YOUR FESTERING GOB, YOU TIT! YOUR TYPE MAKES ME PUKE! YOU VACUOUS STUFFY-NOSED MALODOROUS PERVERT!!!

Seriously though, did you just pretty much say "I don't want to argue with anyone here, but...I want an arguement."

[A Lizard]

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[Samus Aran]

M: Ah. I'd like to have an argument, please.
R: Certainly sir. Have you been here before?
M: No, I haven't, this is my first time.
R: I see. Well, do you want to have just one argument, or were you thinking of taking a course?
M: Well, what is the cost?
R: Well, It's one pound for a five minute argument, but only eight pounds for a course of ten.
M: Well, I think it would be best if I perhaps started off with just the one and then see how it goes.
R: Fine. Well, I'll see who's free at the moment.



Pause

R: Mr. DeBakey's free, but he's a little bit conciliatory.
Ahh yes, Try Mr. Barnard; room 12.
M: Thank you.

(Walks down the hall. Opens door.)

Q: WHAT DO YOU WANT?
M: Well, I was told outside that...
Q: Don't give me that, you snotty-faced heap of parrot droppings!
M: What?
Q: Shut your festering gob, you tit! Your type really makes me puke, you vacuous, coffee-nosed, maloderous, pervert!!!
M: Look, I CAME HERE FOR AN ARGUMENT, I'm not going to just stand...!!
Q: OH, oh I'm sorry, but this is abuse.
M: Oh, I see, well, that explains it.
Q: Ah yes, you want room 12A, Just along the corridor.
M: Oh, Thank you very much. Sorry.
Q: Not at all.
M: Thank You. (Under his breath) Stupid git!!

(Walk down the corridor)

M: (Knock)
A: Come in.
M: Ah, Is this the right room for an argument?
A: I told you once.
M: No you haven't.
A: Yes I have.
M: When?
A: Just now.
M: No you didn't.
A: Yes I did.
M: You didn't
A: I did!
M: You didn't!
A: I'm telling you I did!
M: You did not!!
A: Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
M: Oh, just the five minutes.
A: Ah, thank you. Anyway, I did.
M: You most certainly did not.
A: Look, let's get this thing clear; I quite definitely told you.
M: No you did not.
A: Yes I did.
M: No you didn't.
A: Yes I did.
M: No you didn't.
A: Yes I did.
M: No you didn't.
A: Yes I did.
M: You didn't.
A: Did.
M: Oh look, this isn't an argument.
A: Yes it is.
M: No it isn't. It's just contradiction.
A: No it isn't.
M: It is!
A: It is not.
M: Look, you just contradicted me.
A: I did not.
M: Oh you did!!
A: No, no, no.
M: You did just then.
A: Nonsense!
M: Oh, this is futile!
A: No it isn't.
M: I came here for a good argument.
A: No you didn't; no, you came here for an argument.
M: An argument isn't just contradiction.
A: It can be.
M: No it can't. An argument is a connected series of statements intended to establish a proposition.
A: No it isn't.
M: Yes it is! It's not just contradiction.
A: Look, if I argue with you, I must take up a contrary position.
M: Yes, but that's not just saying 'No it isn't.'
A: Yes it is!
M: No it isn't!
M: Argument is an intellectual process. Contradiction is just the automatic gainsaying of any statement the other person makes.

(short pause)

A: No it isn't.
M: It is.
A: Not at all.
M: Now look.
A: (Rings bell) Good Morning.
M: What?
A: That's it. Good morning.
M: I was just getting interested.
A: Sorry, the five minutes is up.
M: That was never five minutes!
A: I'm afraid it was.
M: It wasn't.

Pause

A: I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to argue anymore.
M: What?!
A: If you want me to go on arguing, you'll have to pay for another five minutes.
M: Yes, but that was never five minutes, just now. Oh come on!
A: (Hums)
M: Look, this is ridiculous.
A: I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to argue unless you've paid!
M: Oh, all right. (pays money)
A: Thank you.

short pause

M: Well?
A: Well what?
M: That wasn't really five minutes, just now.
A: I told you, I'm not allowed to argue unless you've paid.
M: I just paid!
A: No you didn't.
M: I DID!
A: No you didn't.
M: Look, I don't want to argue about that.
A: Well, you didn't pay.
M: Aha. If I didn't pay, why are you arguing? I Got you!
A: No you haven't.
M: Yes I have. If you're arguing, I must have paid.
A: Not necessarily. I could be arguing in my spare time.
M: Oh I've had enough of this.
A: No you haven't.
M: Oh Shut up. (Walks down the stairs. Opens door.)



M: I want to complain.
C: You want to complain! Look at these shoes. I've only had them three weeks and the heels are worn right through.
M: No, I want to complain about...
C: If you complain nothing happens, you might as well not bother.
M: Oh!
C: Oh my back hurts, it's not a very fine day and I'm sick and tired of this office.
M: (Slams door. walks down corridor, opens next door.)
M: Hello, I want to... Ooooh!
H: No, no, no. Hold your head like this, then go Waaah. Try it again.
M: uuuwwhh!!
H: Better, Better, but Waah, Waah! Put your hand there.
M: No.
H: Now..
M: Waaaaah!!!
H: Good, Good! That's it.
M: Stop hitting me!!
H: What?
M: Stop hitting me!!
H: Stop hitting you?
M: Yes!
H: Why did you come in here then?
M: I wanted to complain.
H: Oh no, that's next door. It's being-hit-on-the-head lessons in here.
M: What a stupid concept.

[Lleauaric~EW]

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[ericEQ]

looks like his point was pretty much proven within the first page.

[Algol Devilstar]

Sinister that was good, but entirely too long.

[doharg]

looks like his point was pretty much proven within the first page.

Yep, no offense, but your skill in argument starting is lacking, here are some suggestions...

1...Make a statement that a lot of people believe in (or don't believe in), but no one can prove. May I suggust... Republicans are better then Democrats or Jesus is better then Muhammad (not the boxer, the one who supports terrorism <- TIP: The things that people want to believe in (or not believe in) most, are general the things that they have the least information about.

2...State a opinion as fact and use that fact as the basis of your next argument such as..."Sense you people have wasted your youth playing video games, you will one day regret having ever played them." TIP: A persons time is the most valuable thing they have even when they don't realize that fact.

3...Pit two or more people against each other such as..."I can't believe Furor stays quiet while Afterlife says such awful things about his guild and his mother." TIP: Truth is nothing but an agreed upon opinion; even if it's not true when you say in the first time, it might become true once you have said it=p

Well, i'm sure the others here can give you more pointers on the topic even though most people on this board (damn it, I forgot to mention, make broad over-generalizations) are a bunch of brain-dead liberal spend-o-crats that have wasted their lives playing video games and worshiping a False God. =p