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Title: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on October 05, 2012, 09:21:36 AM
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World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19842704)

The gaming hobby of a political candidate has become an issue in a state senate race in New England, US.

Maine Republicans have created a webpage revealing that Democrat candidate Colleen Lachowicz plays an orc rogue in World of Warcraft (WoW).

Ms Lachowicz's liking for back-stabbing and poison in WoW raise questions about her "fitness for office", they claim.

Ms Lachowicz has hit back saying the attack showed the Republicans were "out of touch".

Weird focus
The state senate seat known as District 25 in Maine, is currently being contested by Ms Lachowicz and incumbent Republican Tom Martin. Voting takes place on 6 November.

As part of its campaign efforts, the Republican party in the state created "Colleen's World" - a website that compiles information about Ms Lachowicz's orc rogue Santiaga. An orc is a mythical human-like creature, generally described as fierce and combative.

In a statement that accompanies the webpage, Maine Republicans said playing the game led Ms Lachowicz to live a "bizarre double life" that raised questions about her ability to represent the state.

The page also detailed some of the comments Ms Lachowicz has made while talking about her orc rogue, in particular it highlights her affection for Santiaga's ability to stab things and kill people without suffering a jail sentence.

"These are some very bizarre and offensive comments," said Maine Republican Party spokesman David Sorensen in a statement. "They certainly raise questions about Lachowicz's maturity and her ability to make serious decisions for the people of Senate District 25."

The site also lists many of the 400 comments she has posted to left wing political news and discussion site Daily Kos. Maine Republicans have also posted leaflets that reproduce the information on the website.

"I think it's weird that I'm being targeted for playing online games," said Ms Lachowicz in a statement. "Apparently I'm in good company since there are 183 million other Americans who also enjoy online games.

"Instead of talking about what they're doing for Maine people, they're making fun of me for playing video games," said Ms Lachowicz.

It is not clear what effect the Republican tactic will have on the state senate race in Maine. However, many messages of support have been left on Ms Lachowicz's own webpage with some pledging cash to her campaign.

Gaming researcher Ladan Cockshut said the row revealed how gaming can be seen as a bad thing to do.

"In my work, I've spoken with many people who in their regular lives have roles of significant responsibility (as doctors, managers, or educators) but who choose carefully with whom they disclose their gaming activity," she told the BBC. "And disclosing their gaming activity is often accompanied by a degree of apology or embarrassment."

But, she added, having a gamer run for office was a "heartening" development.

"This would seem to run contrary to the other stereotypes that we love to assign to gamers: that they are lazy, antisocial people who don't have a 'real life'," she said. "Maybe this will trigger some dialogue about our perceptions of gamers and the role that games can and should play in modern society."
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Josquius on October 05, 2012, 09:35:54 AM
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"I think it's weird that I'm being targeted for playing online games," said Ms Lachowicz in a statement. "Apparently I'm in good company since there are 183 million other Americans who also enjoy online games.
LOL what?
Where did she get that from? That's ridiculous.
Is she counting everyone who has ever clicked on a flash game? As even then that seems large.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Grey Fox on October 05, 2012, 09:36:59 AM
Quote from: Tyr on October 05, 2012, 09:35:54 AM
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"I think it's weird that I'm being targeted for playing online games," said Ms Lachowicz in a statement. "Apparently I'm in good company since there are 183 million other Americans who also enjoy online games.
LOL what?
Where did she get that from? That's ridiculous.
Is she counting everyone who has ever clicked on a flash game? As even then that seems large.

Do you know what the population of the US is? Do you know how many of those are on facebook?
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 09:39:53 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again - I sure hope no Languisites are planning a political career. This place would be a goldmine for your future opponents.  :lol:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Valmy on October 05, 2012, 09:41:37 AM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 09:39:53 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again - I sure hope no Languisites are planning a political career.

If Mitt Romney can physically assault gay kids out of bigotry and be fine I am sure Languishites can make it.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 09:45:11 AM
Quote from: Valmy on October 05, 2012, 09:41:37 AM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 09:39:53 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again - I sure hope no Languisites are planning a political career.

If Mitt Romney can physically assault gay kids out of bigotry and be fine I am sure Languishites can make it.

Nah. Some shit you did as a kid is just a story, unless there is a film clip to post on youtube. The written word has much bigger impact.  :D
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: mongers on October 05, 2012, 09:58:25 AM
The democrats need to counter this with a blog about how duplicitous republicans are when they play Risk and Monopoly.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: lustindarkness on October 05, 2012, 10:09:12 AM
Funny stuff, and kinda sad at the same time.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: merithyn on October 05, 2012, 10:12:26 AM
Quote from: Tyr on October 05, 2012, 09:35:54 AM
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"I think it's weird that I'm being targeted for playing online games," said Ms Lachowicz in a statement. "Apparently I'm in good company since there are 183 million other Americans who also enjoy online games.
LOL what?
Where did she get that from? That's ridiculous.
Is she counting everyone who has ever clicked on a flash game? As even then that seems large.

Here you go: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704590704576092460302990884.html (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704590704576092460302990884.html). Broaden your horizons.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Brazen on October 05, 2012, 10:15:02 AM
Quote from: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on October 05, 2012, 09:21:36 AM
Gaming researcher Ladan Cockshut
:lol:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 09:45:11 AM
Quote from: Valmy on October 05, 2012, 09:41:37 AM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 09:39:53 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again - I sure hope no Languisites are planning a political career.

If Mitt Romney can physically assault gay kids out of bigotry and be fine I am sure Languishites can make it.

Nah. Some shit you did as a kid is just a story, unless there is a film clip to post on youtube. The written word has much bigger impact.  :D

Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: derspiess on October 05, 2012, 10:40:51 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

The claim could simply be ignored or brushed aside.  I'm with Malthus on this.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Grey Fox on October 05, 2012, 12:10:14 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<

How can you be worried about that? You are the snitch!
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 12:13:12 PM
Fuck rogues.  She gets what she gets.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 12:14:03 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<

If you were a major politician ... say ten years down the road ... I would not bet that newshounds would not be able to find pretty well everything.

Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: merithyn on October 05, 2012, 12:56:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 12:14:03 PM
If you were a major politician ... say ten years down the road ... I would not bet that newshounds would not be able to find pretty well everything.

But you're talking about BB. When has he ever said anything that could be used against him? :blink:

Ohh... right.. he's a gamer..  :ph34r:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Neil on October 05, 2012, 12:56:52 PM
I stand behind everything I've ever posted, especially those things that degrade independent air forces and support dreadnought battleships.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 01:01:10 PM
Quote from: merithyn on October 05, 2012, 12:56:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 12:14:03 PM
If you were a major politician ... say ten years down the road ... I would not bet that newshounds would not be able to find pretty well everything.

But you're talking about BB. When has he ever said anything that could be used against him? :blink:

Ohh... right.. he's a gamer..  :ph34r:

Well for one, he's associated with *us*.  :ph34r:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 01:05:08 PM
Quote from: Brazen on October 05, 2012, 10:15:02 AM
Quote from: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on October 05, 2012, 09:21:36 AM
Gaming researcher Ladan Cockshut
:lol:

Guess someone didn't check up on that name.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 01:06:43 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<

Well, if someone was insane and obsessive they could simply track a Crown Prosecutor who has shifted from Alberta to Yukon and back again.  That kinda narrows it down a bit. :whistle:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:12:27 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 01:06:43 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<

Well, if someone was insane and obsessive they could simply track a Crown Prosecutor who has shifted from Alberta to Yukon and back again.  That kinda narrows it down a bit. :whistle:

A: it's not that easy.  There's no master list of Crown Prosecutor's available.

B: but in any event, that's different.  Someone from Languish could probably track me down in real life.  But could someone from real life find my online postings?  Much more difficult.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 05, 2012, 01:22:53 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 12:13:12 PM
Fuck rogues.  She gets what she gets.

:lol:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: mongers on October 05, 2012, 01:25:18 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 05, 2012, 01:22:53 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 12:13:12 PM
Fuck rogues.  She gets what she gets.

:lol:

:D

Yeah, I thought that was funny, even though I didn't understand it.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 01:27:29 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:12:27 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 01:06:43 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<

Well, if someone was insane and obsessive they could simply track a Crown Prosecutor who has shifted from Alberta to Yukon and back again.  That kinda narrows it down a bit. :whistle:

A: it's not that easy.  There's no master list of Crown Prosecutor's available.

B: but in any event, that's different.  Someone from Languish could probably track me down in real life.  But could someone from real life find my online postings?  Much more difficult.

The Yukon office had a list of all their prosecutors on their website.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 05, 2012, 01:32:23 PM
Quote from: mongers on October 05, 2012, 01:25:18 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 05, 2012, 01:22:53 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 12:13:12 PM
Fuck rogues.  She gets what she gets.

:lol:

:D

Yeah, I thought that was funny, even though I didn't understand it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH2L7aa0L-E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH2L7aa0L-E)
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:33:16 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 01:27:29 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:12:27 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 01:06:43 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<

Well, if someone was insane and obsessive they could simply track a Crown Prosecutor who has shifted from Alberta to Yukon and back again.  That kinda narrows it down a bit. :whistle:

A: it's not that easy.  There's no master list of Crown Prosecutor's available.

B: but in any event, that's different.  Someone from Languish could probably track me down in real life.  But could someone from real life find my online postings?  Much more difficult.

The Yukon office had a list of all their prosecutors on their website.

:yeahright:

The "Yukon office" doesn't even have a website.  The national office has no such list of prosecutors.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 01:37:06 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 05, 2012, 01:32:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH2L7aa0L-E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH2L7aa0L-E)

I can't believe:
1) that somebody made that, and
2) that I actually watched over 4 minutes of it.

Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 05, 2012, 01:48:56 PM
You never saw that before? People used to talk about World of Roguecraft all the time on WoW forums.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 02:01:29 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 05, 2012, 01:48:56 PM
on WoW forums.

Uh.....yeah.

Anyway, fuck rogues.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:33:16 PM


:yeahright:

The "Yukon office" doesn't even have a website.  The national office has no such list of prosecutors.

http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/index.html  I guess you could also look through the Yukon bar association.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Neil on October 05, 2012, 02:16:23 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:33:16 PM


:yeahright:

The "Yukon office" doesn't even have a website.  The national office has no such list of prosecutors.

http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/index.html  I guess you could also look through the Yukon bar association.
Those are the territorial guys.  Beeb was a federal.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: CountDeMoney on October 05, 2012, 02:18:14 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 02:09:21 PM
I guess you could also look through the Yukon bar association.

He'll be under "M" for "Monarchist".
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 02:19:08 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:33:16 PM


:yeahright:

The "Yukon office" doesn't even have a website.  The national office has no such list of prosecutors.

http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/index.html  I guess you could also look through the Yukon bar association.

I didn't work for the Yukon Territorial Government. :)  And even though I didn't work for them, I have looked through their web site and don't see a list of lawyers anywhere.

And there is no "Yukon bar association". :)
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: lustindarkness on October 05, 2012, 03:12:53 PM
Article on yahoo news, she looks like an orc.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 03:53:29 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Well, it's not like we post here under our real names. Even if someone links the account here to a real person, there is no way to counter a claim that this is someone impersonating a real person etc.

Someone once told me "with internet technology, assume anyone will be able to find out anything". Emails, posts on chat websites - if someone really wants to find out, you won't have any privacy. Particularly in the future.

Yes and no.

The authorities. with sufficient effort and the proper warrants, could pretty much discover everything about your online activities.

Not so much if it's just a news reporter, or an opposing criminal.

I feel reasonably secure in my online posts - unless someone from Languish who knows my real name rats me out. <_<

Well, you do post a lot about your private life here.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 03:54:14 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 01:01:10 PM
Quote from: merithyn on October 05, 2012, 12:56:38 PM
Quote from: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 12:14:03 PM
If you were a major politician ... say ten years down the road ... I would not bet that newshounds would not be able to find pretty well everything.

But you're talking about BB. When has he ever said anything that could be used against him? :blink:

Ohh... right.. he's a gamer..  :ph34r:

Well for one, he's associated with *us*.  :ph34r:

We are like an online version of a Hellfire Club. :P
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: The Brain on October 05, 2012, 03:54:47 PM
BB is one of the quicker ones to figure out I reckon.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 03:55:59 PM
Quote from: The Brain on October 05, 2012, 03:54:47 PM
BB is one of the quicker ones to figure out I reckon.

Yeah, we know his job, his employer, his place of residence and the name of his son.

You would be much harder to find.  :ph34r:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: PDH on October 05, 2012, 03:58:28 PM
And there are only 3 Jets fans, that narrows it down.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 03:59:51 PM
Quote from: PDH on October 05, 2012, 03:58:28 PM
And there are only 3 Jets fans, that narrows it down.

Then why are tickets so hard to come by. <_<
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Malthus on October 05, 2012, 04:00:39 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 03:59:51 PM
Quote from: PDH on October 05, 2012, 03:58:28 PM
And there are only 3 Jets fans, that narrows it down.

Then why are tickets so hard to come by. <_<

Stadium Jets play in has 2 seats?  ;)
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 04:05:48 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 02:19:08 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 05, 2012, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 01:33:16 PM


:yeahright:

The "Yukon office" doesn't even have a website.  The national office has no such list of prosecutors.

http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/index.html  I guess you could also look through the Yukon bar association.

I didn't work for the Yukon Territorial Government. :)  And even though I didn't work for them, I have looked through their web site and don't see a list of lawyers anywhere.

And there is no "Yukon bar association". :)

Do you really want me to look around and find out who you are, or would you rather stop contradicting me so I'll leave you alone?
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums (your avatar is the flag of Alberta - again, it's not something a non-Albertan would choose), it's really not that hard to track you here.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Valmy on October 05, 2012, 04:08:58 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums, it's really not that hard to track you here.

Then they will find out the shocking truth: BB rooted for the Flames for awhile.  That would end his political career right there.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:09:59 PM
Quote from: Valmy on October 05, 2012, 04:08:58 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums, it's really not that hard to track you here.

Then they will find out the shocking truth: BB rooted for the Flames for awhile.  That would end his political career right there.

That's not the point - the point was to demonstrate that it would be relatively easy to track BB to here if you only knew him in real life.

And remember, they would be looking for anything they could spin into making him look bad. "The crown prosecutor shares sordid stories about his baby son wanting him to kiss his penis on a forum full of perverted Ann Frank furry porn afficionados." for example.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: The Brain on October 05, 2012, 04:12:51 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 03:55:59 PM
Quote from: The Brain on October 05, 2012, 03:54:47 PM
BB is one of the quicker ones to figure out I reckon.

Yeah, we know his job, his employer, his place of residence and the name of his son.

You would be much harder to find.  :ph34r:

I'm an open book. I share, compulsively.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:14:52 PM
Anyway, to answer Malthus, I'm perfectly satisfied with the fact I will never be going into politics - and Languish would be the last of my worries if I did.  :P
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 05, 2012, 04:15:28 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
(it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal).

I don't think I've "liked" anything on Facebook, but if I did it would be a spur-of-the-moment thing, most likely because of some kind of promotion or something(like us and get free fake money!) I don't think having fewer likes gives them any greater significance.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:18:31 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 05, 2012, 04:15:28 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
(it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal).

I don't think I've "liked" anything on Facebook, but if I did it would be a spur-of-the-moment thing, most likely because of some kind of promotion or something(like us and get free fake money!) I don't think having fewer likes gives them any greater significance.

Well it makes Paradox easier to find.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 04:20:54 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums (your avatar is the flag of Alberta - again, it's not something a non-Albertan would choose), it's really not that hard to track you here.

Except my public profile says nothing about being a lawyer.  Plus my account at Paradox has been generally inactive for years and years - with no search function it would be really hard to link the two.  And I'm pretty sure I liked CK2 for some promotional thingy.

What I have tried to avoid is posting anything on here that would come up in a google search for my name, or anything else easily identifiable.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 05, 2012, 04:22:37 PM
Yeah, but only if people bother to look. Considering 99% of the time that'd be a waste of time, most won't bother.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 04:24:35 PM
Quote from: Valmy on October 05, 2012, 04:08:58 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums, it's really not that hard to track you here.

Then they will find out the shocking truth:

Please delete your post Valmy.  Nobody needs to know that. :ph34r:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:27:21 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 04:20:54 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums (your avatar is the flag of Alberta - again, it's not something a non-Albertan would choose), it's really not that hard to track you here.

Except my public profile says nothing about being a lawyer.  Plus my account at Paradox has been generally inactive for years and years - with no search function it would be really hard to link the two.  And I'm pretty sure I liked CK2 for some promotional thingy.

What I have tried to avoid is posting anything on here that would come up in a google search for my name, or anything else easily identifiable.

I meant it more along the lines of someone who knows who you are searching for a dirt on you online. They would definitely check out your Facebook page.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:27:21 PM
Quote from: Barrister on October 05, 2012, 04:20:54 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:06:48 PM
For example, BB, your public profile on Facebook states you are a fan of Crusader Kings 2 (it only says three things you are a fan of, so it must be a big deal). Once someone digging up shit about you figures out you are BarristerBoy at Paradox forums (your avatar is the flag of Alberta - again, it's not something a non-Albertan would choose), it's really not that hard to track you here.

Except my public profile says nothing about being a lawyer.  Plus my account at Paradox has been generally inactive for years and years - with no search function it would be really hard to link the two.  And I'm pretty sure I liked CK2 for some promotional thingy.

What I have tried to avoid is posting anything on here that would come up in a google search for my name, or anything else easily identifiable.

I meant it more along the lines of someone who knows who you are searching for a dirt on you online. They would definitely check out your Facebook page.

Oh totally.  Which is why my FB page is so boring.  :ph34r:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 05, 2012, 04:37:27 PM
Quote from: Martinus on October 05, 2012, 04:14:52 PM
Anyway, to answer Malthus, I'm perfectly satisfied with the fact I will never be going into politics - and Languish would be the last of my worries if I did.  :P

Europe will never accept a Polish ruler.
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thefamouspeople.com%2Fprofiles%2Fimages%2Fpope-john-paul-ii-1.jpg&hash=49c10ff61b9602cf77bafe6b350919580b4e6908)

:hmm:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Ed Anger on October 05, 2012, 04:49:07 PM
I'd never vote for a WOW player either. Panda bears? Get a life nerds.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: garbon on October 05, 2012, 04:57:55 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on October 05, 2012, 04:49:07 PM
I'd never vote for a WOW player either. Panda bears? Get a life nerds.
:yes:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: katmai on October 05, 2012, 05:38:25 PM
So to my understanding I better be careful of hit squads if Beeb ever runs for office :unsure:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: garbon on October 05, 2012, 05:44:12 PM
Well Languish crashes and we lose most of the post regularly enough.:D
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: mongers on October 05, 2012, 07:08:04 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 05, 2012, 05:44:12 PM
Well Languish crashes and we lose most of the post regularly enough.:D

Hmm, maybe Dorsey and Hortlund have been responsible for those ?
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 05, 2012, 07:22:57 PM
Maybe Mongers is too quick to point the finger.  :hmm:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Josquius on October 05, 2012, 08:09:44 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on October 05, 2012, 09:36:59 AM
Quote from: Tyr on October 05, 2012, 09:35:54 AM
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"I think it's weird that I'm being targeted for playing online games," said Ms Lachowicz in a statement. "Apparently I'm in good company since there are 183 million other Americans who also enjoy online games.
LOL what?
Where did she get that from? That's ridiculous.
Is she counting everyone who has ever clicked on a flash game? As even then that seems large.

Do you know what the population of the US is? Do you know how many of those are on facebook?
Yes. No.
Half of the populatoin of the US are 'gamers'? No way.
Even half regularly play games on the internet is too much.
Really seems to be a case of anyone who has ever tried it.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Kleves on October 06, 2012, 04:06:18 PM
 :lol:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-YbNt2uadtgs%2FUG76w86JDqI%2FAAAAAAAADlQ%2FQ_vTPwfH5a8%2Fs1600%2FLachowiczFlyer.jpg&hash=5f0ea848610c63411aa02fa1fd17b80eb99c00eb)
I also like how they claim DPS stands for "deaths per second."
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 06, 2012, 04:12:59 PM
Maybe she can't manage agro.  :hmm:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Martinus on October 07, 2012, 01:45:30 AM
Quote from: Kleves on October 06, 2012, 04:06:18 PM
:lol:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-YbNt2uadtgs%2FUG76w86JDqI%2FAAAAAAAADlQ%2FQ_vTPwfH5a8%2Fs1600%2FLachowiczFlyer.jpg&hash=5f0ea848610c63411aa02fa1fd17b80eb99c00eb)
I also like how they claim DPS stands for "deaths per second."

I love how they added two swords there anyway. :D

This just proves that people aged 55+ need to have their voting rights taken from them - these people just do not get the modern information age.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Sophie Scholl on October 07, 2012, 02:45:28 AM
When did dps become deaths per second?  :huh:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Grey Fox on October 07, 2012, 10:45:59 AM
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on October 07, 2012, 02:45:28 AM
When did dps become deaths per second?  :huh:

When the republicans got their spin doctor hands on it.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Neil on October 07, 2012, 12:01:41 PM
Let's be fair.  People who play MMORPGs are bad people, exactly the sort that we don't want having any say whatsoever in our countries.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Ed Anger on October 07, 2012, 01:36:29 PM
Quote from: Neil on October 07, 2012, 12:01:41 PM
Let's be fair.  People who play MMORPGs are bad people, exactly the sort that we don't want having any say whatsoever in our countries.

:yes:
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: garbon on October 07, 2012, 03:51:52 PM
Agreed!
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Razgovory on October 07, 2012, 04:52:39 PM
Quote from: Neil on October 07, 2012, 12:01:41 PM
Let's be fair.  People who play MMORPGs are bad people, exactly the sort that we don't want having any say whatsoever in our countries.

I just couldn't get into it.  If I play a PC game, I want to be the star.  Not some get ganked by some 13 year old who eats only pixie sticks.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 07, 2012, 06:17:52 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on October 07, 2012, 04:52:39 PM
I just couldn't get into it.  If I play a PC game, I want to be the star.  Not some get ganked by some 13 year old who eats only pixie sticks.

Those pixie-eating 13 year olds give a more interesting challenge than AI.
Title: Re: World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
Post by: Razgovory on October 07, 2012, 06:25:22 PM
The AI doesn't shriek into my headphones either.  I stopped playing online shooters right about the time when headphone mics became popular.