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Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by JudgeDredd - Today at 02:48:46 AM

I just remember the issues with our nukes in Germany in the 80's.  I get that it's different countries and eras but I just don't see us basing nukes in Poland.  they're quite happy in England Scotland and Montana.

FTFY

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by GDS_Starfury - Today at 12:39:47 AM

For the record I do not have a neckbeard. But I do love me some 40k. Maybe on a more casual level, but I still do love it.

what does your 5 o'clock shadow identify as?

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by Destraex - Yesterday at 11:32:47 PM

I think there is a place for diversity that fits neatly within the existing lore. For instance, the Salamanders are black. The White Scars are Asian/Mongolian. The Adepta Sororitas are all, of course, women. Many agents within the Officio Assassinorum and Inquisition are women, as are many sanctioned psykers, Rogue Traders and navigators.  This works with the lore without feeling forced or imposed. Once they start changing lore to benefit notions of diversity and inclusion is where you piss people off (no, not just the "neckbeards") and start diluting the lore that is organic and "believable" and that has been developed over many decades at this point. It seems totally unnecessary and forced.

Bad for the entire IP in my view.

I agree.

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Organizations and Equipment / Re: Tanks!

Last post by GDS_Starfury - Yesterday at 11:09:56 PM

https://twitter.com/i/status/1782384406730244266

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by al_infierno - Yesterday at 11:00:15 PM

Well I for one am glad that culture warriors like Critical Drinker are on the frontline defending us from the evils of... uh... women and black people in media, or something?

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Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by GDS_Starfury - Yesterday at 10:24:01 PM

I just remember the issues with our nukes in Germany in the 80's.  I get that it's different countries and eras but I just don't see us basing nukes in Poland.  they're quite happy in England and Montana.

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by Jarhead0331 - Yesterday at 10:05:26 PM

I get your frustration, this tactic of painting dissenters as "neckbeards" or "manbabies" or whatever is extremely obnoxious. It's a lazy and toxic way to shut down discussion.  Same thing happened with True Detective Night Country and, like you said, Disney, or really any IP where white men are replaced or recasted by women or POC.  It's just a lazy way to shut down criticism for other creative choices with an easy shield that picks up traction on Twitter, because inevitably there *are* a few asshats who whip out a full-on swastika and make everybody else look bad.

But equating this to genocide and oppression just seems like a ridiculous hyperbole. This is a luxury hobby we're talking about, not some basic human need that spells life or death for those who are excluded.  Yeah, the article is stupid and intentionally incendiary, but it's pretty tame IMO as far as "dehumanizing a target people to make them seem easier to wipe out" goes.  It's pretty inoffensive ribbing, even with the "neckbeard" jab considered (which interestingly only shows up in the headline, presumably for clicks).

To me it just seems like an IP owner doing what they want with their IP, some fans getting upset about the changes (which is valid), and asshole "journalists" running with the discussion to stir up controversy for clicks.  I don't see any of this as "evil," just a mixture of petty, toxic, and silly.

I think what W8 is talking about is "the bigger picture". There are all these small cultural battles being waged and viewed independently, many of them seem irrelevant, petty or meaningless. But when added together and viewed as a whole, it can look quite disconcerting to many and feel overwhelming.

It sort of reminds me of this lawsuit I read about today. Some guy sued Cinemark because their 24fl soda cups actually only hold 22fl. So, he found a lawyer to sue the film giant over deceptive marketing practices and for charging a premium for something that they are not actually providing to customers. Viewed from the perspective of one guy who received 2fl less than what was advertised on a cup (particularly when you can get a free refill) it seems ridiculous. But when viewed from the perspective of millions of transactions, you can see the impact such deceptive practices could have.

In any event, I find myself someplace in the middle. It's not a big deal, but I think it was a stupid decision, given my comments above. There are ways to include in 40K without alienating others.

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Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by Uberhaus - Yesterday at 08:47:49 PM

I guess brevity doesn't work for me and I need to continue with quantity. 
One of the reasons the Poles want nuclear deterrence is that they are greatly threatened by the threat of Russian WMDs on their doorstep.  Flight time for an Iskander to Warsaw is two minutes.  https://observer.com/2016/11/russian-missiles-new-target-all-of-europe/  Apparently, Berlin has an extra minute to duck-and-cover.

I agree that it would be a significant escalation for the Russians, and unlikely to occur; but the Russians deployed nuclear arms to Belorus last year and have had them in Kalinigrad since 2016 (I nearly typed 1916).  https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-moving-nuclear-capable-missiles-into-kaliningrad/

Anyone know what the state of the THAAD for Poland is?

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - Yesterday at 08:35:15 PM

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by al_infierno - Yesterday at 08:00:49 PM

I think of that as being "normal."