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#1

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by Tamas - Today at 11:02:11 AM

I get the impression you think you're being clever. But I don't know what you're trying to say with this.
People get away with criticising dodgy Muslim regimes all the time without being blasted as islamophobic (by anyone who gets listened to anyway. Obviously some try it. ).

What I wanted to confirm was what I suspect(ed) that you do not endorse the same "tolerate and contain" approach when it comes to anti-Muslim sentiment.

#2

Off the Record / Re: Football (Soccer) Thread

Last post by Josquius - Today at 09:28:30 AM

The only time I ever went to Wembley my soul was destroyed by Charlton winning

Which one? 1998 or 2019?

Have to say Sunderland fans were very gracious in defeat both times and Charlton fans have a real soft spot for them as a result.

1998.
I was only a kid so... It was painful.
I'd forgotten all about 2019. League 1 is cursed.

#3

Gaming HQ / Re: The Miscellaneous PC & vid...

Last post by Syt - Today at 09:21:28 AM

Well, the dev has come out before release, pointing out that it's not a Total War style game, or Age of Empires style game etc., trying to dispel any unrealistic expectations and trying to nip that kind of hype in the bud.

#4

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Syt - Today at 09:18:49 AM

The Austrian vote for the Austrian hamber of Employees and Workers (Arbeiterkammer) are running at the moment.

There's been some chuckling/eye rolling/cringing over the ads run by Harald "The Hammer" Korschelt, age 73. See below the ad vs. what he looks like in real life.







Btw, he's been working as bank employee his whole life.

#5

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Josephus - Today at 09:09:50 AM

Bad Sisters was also a great series that ran on Apple. To me Apple is the best of the lot after a poor start. It doesn't have the catalogue , so if you just like to wrap up on a Friday night and watch anything, Netflix is your thing. But if you like new, original series I'd go with Apple.

#6

Off the Record / Re: Vote in the Catalan electi...

Last post by Syt - Today at 09:08:41 AM

Last guy looks like an awkward nerd. So I vote for him.

(Of course he'll probably be either a loon, or a racist fascist, or both )

#7

Gaming HQ / Re: The NEW New Boardgames Thr...

Last post by Habbaku - Today at 08:12:39 AM

For a first game, leave it out, definitely. I would say add it in after ~2-3 games and see if you like it. IMO, once you hit the advanced/experienced level of play, it's vital to ensuring a more balanced game.

#8

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by Admiral Yi - Today at 08:12:35 AM

I get the impression you think you're being clever. But I don't know what you're trying to say with this.
People get away with criticising dodgy Muslim regimes all the time without being blasted as islamophobic (by anyone who gets listened to anyway. Obviously some try it. ).

If Tamas sets the lower boundary at shouting death to Muslims and the you set the upper boundary at criticizing dodgy Muslim religions, that still leaves a lot of territory between them undefined.

#9

Gaming HQ / Re: The NEW New Boardgames Thr...

Last post by celedhring - Today at 07:45:34 AM

One more thing. What's your take on the expansion? Do you recommend including it or better leave it out for a first game?

I actually never played it myself.

#10

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by Josquius - Today at 07:43:40 AM

I get the impression you think you're being clever. But I don't know what you're trying to say with this.
People get away with criticising dodgy Muslim regimes all the time without being blasted as islamophobic (by anyone who gets listened to anyway. Obviously some try it. ).