January 11, 2002, 04:38
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Deity
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A troll is a troll is a troll is a troll.
::Looks to the audience::
Hey, it's gettin me better results than any previous effort!
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January 11, 2002, 04:41
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Born Again Optimist
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So it's b). That's at least something. You aren't stupid per se just dull. Luckily, that can be worked on if you try. Here's another cookie.
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"Yin": Your friendly, neighborhood negative cosmic force.
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January 11, 2002, 05:02
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Apolyton CS Co-Founder
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Originally posted by yin26
You're right, Markos: Firaxis is on the level of Booger Entertainment. I have corrected myself, trust me.
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makerting is marketing. it's also marketing(when it's not marketing)
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January 11, 2002, 05:09
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Yin, Yin, Yin Yin....
What are we goin do wit u?
I've tried to hurl the peace pipe at you. You don't appear to be pickin it up. Maybe now??? We'll see.
I will admit, I have seen some helpful posts on your part recently. It may be a failing of mine that these are eclipsed by your destructive invectives.
However that may be, my main point from earlier remains. That being, if civ is bigger than Microprose, Activision, Firaxis, etc, it is because of the players like me and *cough* you.
Now if that is the case, that civ is more about me and you (and all the other players) than about any company, then why are you trying to tear it down?
Yes, Firaxis's current offer is less than adequate. I agree with you. Where we differ is what to do about it.
You want to vent your spleen on Firaxis. Others want to improve it. Sorry, but I'll follow those who want to improve it. I, like others, should ignore those who want to tear it down, but hey, avoiding conflict is not in me. Not sorry. I'm the idiot that stood up for the slow person in math class or the geek in the middle of gym class. That's me. There's a fight, a *good* fight, I'm there!
So the point remains. What do you intend to contribute now? Not what did you contribute then. Not 3 months ago. Not a year ago. Not 2 years ago. Now.
Now is when the game is afoot. Now is when we have the code to poke and prod and seek to make perfect. Now is when we (the players) need the intelligent contributions that you seem capable of making.
Be at ease. If you want to slag or denigrate individuals, I'll stand up. I'm the predictable one. If you want more confrontation, I'll be around.
Do you want to help? Please do, and never let an unkind word pass between us again.
Salve ?
But remember, a troll is...
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January 11, 2002, 08:58
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I have just got to say: This is the funniest thread i have read on Apolyton in ages!!
Keep it going 
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January 11, 2002, 09:27
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Born Again Optimist
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notyoueither:
I'll keep posting as I wish. End of story. If you want to come in and preach, have fun. You're the guy butting his nose in on my general comments about Firaxis, etc. You are the one making it personal.
So in my book, you are just another Yin Groupie. 
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I've been on these boards for a long time and I still don't know what to think when it comes to you -- FrantzX, December 21, 2001
"Yin": Your friendly, neighborhood negative cosmic force.
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January 11, 2002, 09:29
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King
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I'm a Yin Groupie!  Who could help it? The guy's got Seoul.
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January 11, 2002, 09:32
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And holds half of the universe together.
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January 11, 2002, 09:32
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Born Again Optimist
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Ouch. Punny!
Naw, Lib. You're the guy with the fresh material these days. I'm off in the corner working on an old cigar and plain-wrapper whiskey saying: "Yeah ... kick some butt for me while I just sit down a bit. A few minutes, tops. Promise."
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I've been on these boards for a long time and I still don't know what to think when it comes to you -- FrantzX, December 21, 2001
"Yin": Your friendly, neighborhood negative cosmic force.
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January 11, 2002, 09:33
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Born Again Optimist
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And holds half of the universe together.
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'Cept on Sundays.
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I've been on these boards for a long time and I still don't know what to think when it comes to you -- FrantzX, December 21, 2001
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January 11, 2002, 09:36
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Deity
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Trolling Tip Number 46
When accused of trolling, don't defend yourself. It only makes you look defensive.
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January 11, 2002, 09:39
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Born Again Optimist
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Who opened the barn!?
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I've been on these boards for a long time and I still don't know what to think when it comes to you -- FrantzX, December 21, 2001
"Yin": Your friendly, neighborhood negative cosmic force.
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January 11, 2002, 09:48
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Prince
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So how does this ignore list thing work? 
Suppose I were to put Yin on it, would it mean I would never again be irritated by one of his posts? 
BTW Yin, I did some counting and discovered that of all Apolyton forumers you're the one who uses the word "I" most!
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January 11, 2002, 09:52
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Deity
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But think of the sheer amount of COMEDY you'd miss out on!
Counting "I"s? Damn, that's some serious free time!
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January 11, 2002, 09:56
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Prince
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Counting "I"s? Damn, that's some serious free time!
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Not realy, I'm very busy counting "me" 's at the moment! Though I'm affraid the outcome won't come as much of a surprise. 
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Somebody told me I should get a signature.
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January 11, 2002, 13:40
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I agree with Notyoueither's sentiment that the most virtuous course of action is to contribute with the aim of making improvements.
Failure and redemption are inescapable aspects of the human condition. I wish more people assisted efforts and others toward redemption rather than expecting them to stay mired in failure (and Yin, I'm not accusing you of that specifically, I'm just espousing my philosophy which nobody cares about anyway - it gives me something to do).
That being said, flames and trolls are the norm on the web, and I personally read over them without incorporating them. However, Yin's current signature espouses my view on him succinctly. He does make me laugh from time to time, and that's enough for me.
Oh, speaking of goober software - Yin, did you ever pay any attention to the whole Daikatana debacle? That was a helluva phenomenon from the ad where Romero was going to "make us his b**ch" to the release of a product that would have needed to sell over 2 million copies to turn a profit. Damn near wrecked the reputation of EIDOS, and I guess it did ruin Romero's, and I guess IONStorm's too. Is Romero flipping burgers now, or what? At least he can drive there in his hummer or ferrari...
Anyway, I believe...
I believe any sports team I route for regularly is doomed never to win a championship while I follow the sport.
I believe that you know you've gone to hell in the afterlife if you smell cat pee.
I believe in two-dollar words.
I believe that of all the wierd things humanity has attributed divine qulaities to, the sun remains the most logical, because without the gift of the sun, there would be no life.
I believe catfish is good eatin.
I believe I ought to get therapy for enjoying my prattling posts on these fora as much as I do.
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January 11, 2002, 14:14
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King
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Well, at least now I know what you consider to be "life". And I know how you pronounce "route".
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January 11, 2002, 16:25
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Chieftain
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Oops, I killed the thread...
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I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. - Helen Keller
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January 11, 2002, 18:03
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Prince
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quote: I believe people like you should be pummeled repeatedly.
i believe that some people don't appreciate good sarcasm
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I recognize the sarcasm and stand by my previous statement. 
(oh, wait, does anybody even remember the opening post? I'd forgotten how silly this place has gotten lately ^_^)
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January 11, 2002, 18:33
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Deity
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Trolling Tip Number 12.
Blood in the water attracts spam sharks.
Hi DaShi
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January 11, 2002, 20:09
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Born Again Optimist
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Yin, did you ever pay any attention to the whole Daikatana debacle?
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Yep, sure did. It was ugly, that's for sure!
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January 12, 2002, 04:07
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King
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I believe this thread should be read by more people!
thus...
I believe this thread is worthy to be bumped!
I also believe this forum is as addicting as playing Civ once was!
I also believe it's 3 am.
I believe I really should be asleep.
But I believe this is really the best use of my time right now.
So...
I believe sleep would really help me restore my perspective.
... and I believe I'm not the only one who should get off these forums and get some sleep.
Though, I believe lack of sleep makes things seem more funny. Such as repeating the phrase "I believe" a lot...
I believe I've run out of "witty" things to say.
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January 12, 2002, 04:10
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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Trolling Tip Number 12.
Blood in the water attracts spam sharks.
Hi DaShi
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Hi AH
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January 12, 2002, 04:39
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I believe this thread should be read by more people!
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Oh my god, what an awful thought.
And here I thought that all this was said in confidence.
Salve
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January 12, 2002, 05:01
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Trolling Tip Number 67.
"A troll is a troll is a troll" - is a troll 
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January 12, 2002, 05:09
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Ohhh. I've authored a trolling tip!
How nice.
Salve
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January 12, 2002, 05:23
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On second thought...
Hey, whaddya mean #67? You mean there are 66 that rate higher than mine?
Obviously, you have no taste in trolls!
Sorry Charlie, Starkist wants tuna that tastes good, not...
Salve
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January 12, 2002, 07:29
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Originally posted by yin26
Of the 25 games I played, most were trash. Deleted and moved on. But they didn't pretend to be anything other than momentary time-killers, so they fulfilled their tiny role over a few weekends.
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Well there's the crux of your problem, you don't have a life!
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January 12, 2002, 08:34
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Prince
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Originally posted by Mannamagnus
So how does this ignore list thing work?
Suppose I were to put Yin on it, would it mean I would never again be irritated by one of his posts?
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I can vouch that it does work, for me at least. It's very handy for ignoring dog-eaters with an exaggerated sense of self-importance... 
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January 12, 2002, 09:28
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Born Again Optimist
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Well there's the crux of your problem, you don't have a life!
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Would make you happy to think so, I guess. Is this where I quote you my salary and position? Maybe post a picture of my wife and daughter? Must suck to think I can actually have it all, eh? Punk.
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