I appeal to you in the name of decency to stop the politicking on our forum and to take your crap elsewhere. I know bushes are few and far between here in Africa, but I am sure you will find somewhere comfortable and out of sight to pursue your interest in politics.

If this fails to encourage you to take your topics elsewhere I appeal to like-minded people on this forum to join me in approaching the Publisher of this forum to ban/suspend certain members of the family until they come to their senses.

I would also like to point out the Old Guy posted a code of conduct a while ago. I urge you to read this again and if you feel you cannot abide by those rules, that you would kindly remove yourself from this place.

There is an off-topic section at COMABTSIM where you can peddle your opinions.

Edwin Rommel
Feldmarshall

I, too have strong political views. They coincide with some of those here; with others not so much. You will never know whose are whose. I make my political views known where they count - at the polls (thanking God all the while that I have that option).

Overall, we are a rather intelligent bunch here, so strong views - and the thoughtful consideration to support them - are to be expected out of such a group. BUT, one can find that anywhere, and political views are NOT what makes this Forum special. The obvious issues of gameplay and computer help are. Also the humor - and we are gifted with many humorous people . Also the historical threads - even though some of these have potential to be hotly debated topics! (But I recently learned a great deal about Rome that I never would have known - thanks Roman-experten!)

Thanks, Rommell. I second your motion.

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Leutnant Klaus Bretschneider, Staffelkapitan 5./JG 300. KIA 11/44 40 Victories

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[This message has been edited by Anton8 (edited 06-05-2000).]

I heartily agree. Every day, it seems, newcomers are "rediscovering" EAW and turning to us for guidance. I'd hate to think they might be turned off by some of these "political" threads and never discover the full beauty of EAW "Mk. II".

Let's not go back to the "bad old days." We came far too close to losing our forum then.

PR

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PapaRomeo

Everyone has opinions, but it is not necessary to voice those opinions everywhere. There are certain bodily functions and sexual practices you wouldn't discuss with your grandparents, but are open to debate at the local pub. Same guidelines apply to race, religion and politics. The EAW forum IS NOT the place for these types of posts, especially those that are intentionally devisive.

But, I disagree with banning the ill mannered. We have all been buttheads on occasion, and some of us seem to need more practice at it. Banishing a single person will not prevent someone else from coming in and starting the same crap all over again.

Personally, I would prefer that these threads be dealt with in a particularly EAWish manner, silly them to death. Pile them up with Monty Python, Troll Babes, Pink Tigertanks, Rat Testes, Bomb Bursts, and especially, ascerbic wit and biting humour. Chase 'em out like the Chris's and Fwankerites.

Just my opinion..........

TQM

It's so good finding sensible people on this forum. Politic stuff (right or left) has NOTHING to do here.

SAVE OUR FORUM, PLEASE

I do agree with you HR.

Sorry, but I was busy cutting down trees and cleaning cat doo doo out of our flower beds all weekend (there should be a law!), so I missed this weekend's shenanigans.

I understand BarryW may be at the center of all this nonsense. Anybody else I should be looking at?

When salt is put on a leech or slug, it drops off of what it is clinging on to

My point was if we ignore the topic then it will fade away. I agree, we can handle it ourselves by determining which posts are worthy of a response. I for one, get so much from here that a few loonies won't stop me.

Oh, and bring on the python

I was going to suggest ostosism (sp?? again), but even that is extreme, not to mention hard to do.

I agree, zip responses would be the perfect end to these posts. I just wish we could guarantee a perfect end.

By the way, congratulations on post # 800.

TQM

Pharaoh's well being = 10
Barryw's drivel = 62

Think about it.

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Bilko's HQ

Besides, I think all this is academic now admin is active.

But there will be other people who get their rocks off stirring mischief. I hope when the time comes, I can remember this last weekend, and drive on without stopping.

And another thing...to refer to barryw and his ilk as "Forum Destroyers" is giving them WAY too much credit. They are as about as significant as a fart in a funnel-cloud!

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Joke 'em if they can't take a....

-Ajax out

If someone wants to rant & rave about their pet predjudices maybe the best thing we can do is ignore them , or politely state our own views. I agree with a previous post that calling these folks "forum destroyrers"s giving them way to much credit.

Well, okay. Babes are off-topic. Other flight sims are off-topic. Hardware is probably off-topic. Personal stuff like life and loves and births and deaths are definitely off-topic. Pharaoh's physical problem is definitely off-topic. See what I mean? Just which one of you, or "ones" of you, is going to be the person who decides what can be posted. Perhaps we should just post to an upload area and then let Doug waste all his time screening our messages to make sure we don't discuss anything off-topic.

Come on, guys! If you feel foolish for what you said or for being drawn into the fray, then you probably should. Don't you understand? Don't you all get it? What is ultimately destructive is when you post PERSONAL INSULTS AND DEFAMMATORY SPEECH. But don't try to lay down a bunch of new rules so things will be Politically Correct and everyone will be happy ever after. Because, I warn you, that is the biggest "Forum Destroyer" of all.

Hambone

Firing Now !!

Lex Morton AKA BazookaJock

BTW that M16 is available as a full 3D model for FREE ! - Wish we could incorporate this and some other crackers I have found...Like this photi of Rommels "banger" I found..

Or even this P61 Black widow 3D model

There are some GREAT trucks,Arty,Tanks etc too - if only we could figure out how to put a M16 in the game it would look great with all 4 barrels blazing !

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Originally posted by Hambone:
Babes are off-topic. Other flight sims are off-topic. Hardware is probably off-topic. Personal stuff like life and loves and births and deaths are definitely off-topic. Pharaoh's physical problem is definitely off-topic. See what I mean? Just which one of you, or "ones" of you, is going to be the person who decides what can be posted. Perhaps we should just post to an upload area and then let Doug waste all his time screening our messages to make sure we don't discuss anything off-topic.

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There is "OFF TOPIC" and then there is "TROLLING". There is a difference, and people here obviously saw him and his post for what it was.
As for making excuses for him, isn't he the one allways talking about sailing or driving his very wealthy friends Delorian, or flying in his newly purchased plane?? I don't think his aunt is that much of a burden. Hell many of us here wouldn't mind having that kinda "stress".

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I frankly don't give a rats @ss (no offence labrat) over this or him . I stopped reading his threads knowing what they would contain.

I don't pull any punches, if your a trolling twit I'll say it.

Just wandering where your head is Sparrow

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-Capt. I. Hitt, callsign "Sparrow."

I'm not here to argue with others or to have to sort through threads that are intended to do so.

Benjamin Johannes