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Off Topic / Re: The Glory Hole. The Chillest discord ever (PM me for the link)
« on: May 03, 2016, 03:16:02 PM »
Cool place. Would recommend.
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Off Topic / Re: So my girlfriend broke up with me, Adult Swim has spoken.
« on: May 02, 2016, 04:56:46 PM »Adult Swim agrees with me though. She is over sensitive.Because you didn't have them read the whole story, cleverly omitting the part that was the ultimate incriminating factor.
And you really just put her on blast like that? Could you really be any more immature?
Like really? How much does it matter to you that you drag people through the mud and be a sensitive and unempathetic starfish just because you need to be right and your ego needs more attention than another human being? I'm not sure if you are able to conceptualize what a relationship means, Tony. I'm very confident that you're not mature enough to take this like a responsible adult and move on, but no, the thrill is much more worth it.
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Forum Games / Re: HOW FAMOUS IS THE ABOVE USER
« on: May 02, 2016, 04:48:25 PM »
Mainly just saw you on this thread. 3/10.
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Forum Games / Re: ►►►Nation RP General - Learn and share in one convenient place! (OP IN PROGRESS)
« on: May 02, 2016, 04:47:51 PM »Really early USA, before there were political parties, could be interestingWhat, like halfway through Washington's first term? America was partiless for only three years.
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Off Topic / Re: How the forget do you write resumes?
« on: May 02, 2016, 06:34:22 AM »| 1. | Less than two pages to start. If it's a part-time get what information you need and include it. |
| 2. | Spacing. Make sure that you use good spacing techniques so that it isn't too imposing. Block text is a no-no. Descriptions should not be more than two lines. Three tops. |
| 3. | Make sure you don't over-impress for the job. A degree at MIT and substantial fieldwork might impress your prospective employer, but it might also scare them off. Quantity and quality acts in the same way, but that shouldn't mean that you should be afraid to display that you have achieved something. |
| 4. | Use good, readable font faces and sizes. |
| 5. | Use 0.85" (or 2.2 cm) margins. |
| 6. | If you feel it necessary, use subtle dull or soft colors. I very dark blue such as #121424 is a good example. |
| 7. | Be somewhat diverse. Include a bit of previous employment, volunteer work, perhaps charity work. This will make you come off as multi-faceted and personable. |
| 8. | Again, without being imposing, employers are supposed to read into what kind of person you are through the resumé and interview. Given that the resumé is typically the first unique (not the application) thing that they see from you, you need to grab their interest by putting a bit of your personality on the page through your actions. Perhaps I'm reading into it too much with this one, but if you can pull it off, by all means, do it. |
Anyone else, feel free to critique me on it.
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Off Topic / Re: Anime and Manga Megathread
« on: May 02, 2016, 03:54:51 AM »
Kokoro Connect was pretty good. And then Kiznaiver started airing by coincidence and it's pretty neat.
I recommend both highly. Both are on Crunchyroll, with exception to the followup pseudo-OVAs for KC. If you want a guest pass, PM me.
I recommend both highly. Both are on Crunchyroll, with exception to the followup pseudo-OVAs for KC. If you want a guest pass, PM me.
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Off Topic / Topic Status Icon acting up.
« on: May 02, 2016, 03:33:35 AM »
Where'd that one single icon go?
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Forum Games / Re: ►►►Nation RP General - Learn and share in one convenient place! (OP IN PROGRESS)
« on: May 02, 2016, 03:22:50 AM »
Comittees will likely be very generalized. There won't be a "Committee for Low Carbon Emissions, Coal Chapter". It would probably be something like "Energy Committee."
The spin I would like to take on it is up to players to choose. Even as far as being in a custom country, I kinda don't want to start with any "political parties" per se. I think I might just allow players to develop their own political parties with their own talking points within a certain time frame, and others can choose to adhere to that or not.
This is just my take, though. Jairo and I have just begun talking about it and are planning to discuss much more in-depth when summer break comes for the both of us.
The spin I would like to take on it is up to players to choose. Even as far as being in a custom country, I kinda don't want to start with any "political parties" per se. I think I might just allow players to develop their own political parties with their own talking points within a certain time frame, and others can choose to adhere to that or not.
This is just my take, though. Jairo and I have just begun talking about it and are planning to discuss much more in-depth when summer break comes for the both of us.
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Forum Games / Re: No procrastination May
« on: May 01, 2016, 05:39:23 PM »No jacking januaryAbstinence {April, August}
no fapping february
no procrastination march
no procrastination may
no jackoff june
no jacking july
no spanking september
no climax october
i didn't have any ideas for april august november and december
Idk for December.
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Suggestions & Requests / Re: Server_hideConnections
« on: April 30, 2016, 07:12:45 AM »
What if you made the player list say ??? for all fields when the player has the hidden status?
Is it also possible (or even desired by the OP) to hide their specific shapenames?
Is it also possible (or even desired by the OP) to hide their specific shapenames?
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Off Topic / Re: ■ ■ ■ The Survey & Poll Thread :: Basic Canvassing, Favorite Beverages ■ ■ ■
« on: April 30, 2016, 06:44:26 AM »I can't do the politics questionnaire. Never heard of any of those words before, and basic research didn't help me understand either.Hope this will help. If you want to see more added to the lest, just let me know.
List of Defined Terms
Centrism • Authoritarianism • Libertarianism • Conservatism • Liberalism • Elitism • Egalitarianism
Sacrosanct • Constituent • Market/Marketplace
Centrism • Authoritarianism • Libertarianism • Conservatism • Liberalism • Elitism • Egalitarianism
Sacrosanct • Constituent • Market/Marketplace
Centrism
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrism
A political outlook or specific position that involves acceptance or support of a balance of a degree of social equality and a degree of social hierarchy; while opposing political changes which would result in a significant shift of society either strongly to the left or the right. Centre-left and centre-right politics both involve a general association with centrism combined while leaning somewhat to their respective sides of the spectrum.TL;DR: Centrists are devoted to maintaining a balance within society that mutually benefits everyone. Although they may have their own interests, this balance is more important to them.
Authoritarianism
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authoritarianism
A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms. Juan Linz's influential 1964 description of authoritarianism characterized authoritarian political systems by four qualities:TL;DR: Authoritarians are devoted to a rigid social order characterized by a defined stratification. Those above exert their will upon those below them and limit how much power those below them may have.
1. Limited political pluralism; that is, such regimes place constraints on political institutions and groups like legislatures, political parties and interest groups
2. Basis for legitimacy based on emotion, especially the identification of the regime as a necessary evil to combat "easily recognizable societal problems" such as underdevelopment or insurgency;
3. Minimal social mobilization most often caused by constraints on the public like suppression of political opponents and anti-regime activity
4. Informally defined executive power with often vague and shifting powers.
Libertarianism
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarianism
A political philosophy that upholds liberty as its principal objective. Libertarians seek to maximize autonomy and freedom of choice, emphasizing political freedom, voluntary association, and the primacy of individual judgment.TL;DR: Contrary to Conservatism, Libertarians are devoted to striving for personal liberty above all else. Freedom of choice is sacrosanct.
Conservatism
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism
Conservatism as a political and social philosophy promotes retaining traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others, called reactionaries, oppose modernism and seek a return to "the way things were."TL;DR: Conservatives prefer to retain social and political systems that in their mind are tried and true.
Liberalism
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberalism
A political philosophy or worldview founded on ideas of liberty and equality. Whereas classical liberalism emphasizes the role of liberty, social liberalism stresses the importance of equality.TL;DR Contrary to Conservatism, Liberalism focuses on the continual and further pursuit of liberties, often those not yet gained by the public.
Elitism
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elitism
Elitism is the belief or attitude that some individuals who form an elite—a select group of people with a certain ancestry, intrinsic quality or worth, high intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes—are those whose influence or authority is greater than that of others; whose views on a matter are to be taken more seriously or carry more weight; whose views or actions are more likely to be constructive to society as a whole; or whose extraordinary skills, abilities, or wisdom render them especially fit to govern.TL;DR: Elitism believes that certain individuals are naturally better and therefore are naturally fit to rule. This could be granted automatically or gained through attainment of favor.
Egalitarianism
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egalitarianism (Formerly and accidentally listed as "Populism")
A trend of thought that favors equality for all people. Egalitarian doctrines maintain that all humans are equal in fundamental worth or social status.TL;DR Contrary to Elitism, Egalitarianism views all people as equal regardless of any circumstances.
Sacosanct
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.
Constituent
from: Dictionary.com
A person who authorizes another to act in his or her behalf, as a voter in a district represented by an elected official.
Other forms:
• Constituency A body of constituents; the voters or residents in a district represented by an elective officer.
Market/Marketplace
In politics and economics, the field of trade and business.
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Off Topic / Re: ■ ■ ■ The Survey & Poll Thread :: Basic Canvassing, Favorite Beverages ■ ■ ■
« on: April 30, 2016, 02:57:28 AM »
Added new poll: Impressions of Politics