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Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 10:34 AM

I will succeed where my predecessors failed.

osiris · Dec 4, 2007, 10:43 AM

Indeed. I wish you well.

besson3c · Dec 4, 2007, 01:47 PM

What would happen if one of us registered "Dakar the Fifth"?

MacosNerd · Dec 4, 2007, 01:59 PM

I bet dakar probably registered a bunch of them already

Laminar · Dec 4, 2007, 02:09 PM

I doubt it, considering the Fourth was registered on November 30th.

besson3c · Dec 4, 2007, 02:42 PM

I still don't get what the point of the nickname changes are, but whatever floats your boat.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I still don't get

SURPRISE!

besson3c · Dec 4, 2007, 02:55 PM

"I still don't get" often = "make a case for this"... The fact that there are a lot of things I don't "get" also means that there are a lot of things that are done without what I deem as a reasonable justification.

Of course you can do whatever you want without justifying it to me, my approval is obviously not necessary. My not getting stuff is also not necessary intended as a negative critique, but that being said I often think that those who decline my invitation to explain whatever it is I'm questioning do not because they cannot.

In some cases, this is cool... Not everything needs a rationale explanation, I guess. Still, many other things would benefit from a rational foundation.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

"I still don't get" often = "make a case for this"... The fact that there are a lot of things I don't "get" also means that there are a lot of things that are done without what I deem as a reasonable justification.

How unfortunate.

Originally Posted by besson3c

I often think that those who decline my invitation to explain whatever it is I'm questioning do not because they cannot.

No its because people are tired of explaining **** to you that you still 'don't get' when its all said and done.

Originally Posted by besson3c

In some cases, this is cool... Not everything needs a rationale explanation, I guess. Still, many other things would benefit from a rational foundation.

And is this one of those times?

MacosNerd · Dec 4, 2007, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

"I still don't get" often = "make a case for this"... The fact that there are a lot of things I don't "get" also means that there are a lot of things that are done without what I deem as a reasonable justification.

Who needs reasonable justification, look at SWG, he had a gazillion nicks. Like you said what ever floats your boat.

Of course you can do whatever you want without justifying it to me, my approval is obviously not necessary. My not getting stuff is also not necessary intended as a negative critique, but that being said I often think that those who decline my invitation to explain whatever it is I'm questioning do not because they cannot.

Now this is classic First stating that they don't need to justify it to you, then in the same breath, alluding to the idea that if they don't then they are unable justify their actions, i.e., silence = inability (by your reasoning). Like you said, they don't need to, so don't take their silence as inability.

Hey if Dakar wants a ton of nicks more power to him, like you said. What ever floats his boat.

Railroader · Dec 4, 2007, 04:05 PM

The difference between Dakar and some of the other people with multiple usernames is that Dakar "retires" his old usernames. Kevin, Doofy, analogica, OldMacMac, myself, and a few others have "retired" old usernames.

I do believe it is against the rules to use multiple usernames at the same time. Dakar is not doing this.

And Besson3c "not getting it" is not surprising. At. All.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 04:11 PM

I appreciate you guys chipping in here, but it was pointless. Had someone a little more relevant asked, I would have explained and they would have understood.

Christ, and I thought I was doing everyone a favor by not starting a thread celebrating the changing of nicks this time round.

osiris · Dec 4, 2007, 04:14 PM

Someone more relevant? Are we not all equal? Oh wait, that's a contradiction...

So why the change? Seasonal thing, along with the purge of your army? The weening of the shrew?

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 04:15 PM

I needed a fresh clone to carry out my plans.

Oisín · Dec 4, 2007, 04:22 PM

So why does version five have a typo?

Railroader · Dec 4, 2007, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

I appreciate you guys chipping in here, but it was pointless. Had someone a little more relevant asked, I would have explained and they would have understood.

Christ, and I thought I was doing everyone a favor by not starting a thread celebrating the changing of nicks this time round.

I feel your ... [INSERT THING FELT HERE].

Dude, just to let you know, I knew it was you all along and not Gossamer... errr I mean Laminar playing a joke on us by impersonating you. Seriously, I knew.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Oisín

So why does version five have a typo?

Obviously it's a counterfeit.

Railroader · Dec 4, 2007, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by osiris

Someone more relevant? Are we not all equal? Oh wait, that's a contradiction...

Some of us are more equal that others.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

I feel your car muffler.

Dude, just to let you know, I knew it was you all along and not Gossamer... errr I mean Laminar playing a joke on us by impersonating you. Seriously, I knew.

What gave me away, the fact that I picked right where the old account left off, my nonchalance, or the fact that I was actually conversing with Laminar?

osiris · Dec 4, 2007, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Some of us are more equal that others.

Yes, indeed.

MacosNerd · Dec 4, 2007, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

I do believe it is against the rules to use multiple usernames at the same time. Dakar is not doing this.

That I did not know, interesting, I suppose. I really don't know of anyone who does this, I referenced SWG who had done it in the past but nobody I know, that I'm aware of, does this now

And Besson3c "not getting it" is not surprising. At. All.

That seems to be his little game he plays

Doofy · Dec 4, 2007, 04:47 PM

So, just so I know where we are...

Gossamer is now Laminar.
Dakar 3 is now Dakar the Fourth.
Salty is still gay.

Right. I think I got that straight. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 04:49 PM

MacNStein is now Shaddim (Speaking of new additions)
And Cody Dawg is now You wish

Railroader · Dec 4, 2007, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

What gave me away, the fact that I picked right where the old account left off, my nonchalance, or the fact that I was actually conversing with Laminar?

Well, you used most of the same letters in the same order...

The fact that you had conversations with Laminar proved nothing! He could just have been doing that to throw me off the scent.

The real reason I knew it was you is because... well, if I told you I'd have to "neutralize" you.

Railroader · Dec 4, 2007, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

MacNStein is now Shaddim (Speaking of new additions)

I did not know this!

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth;3548077And Cody Dawg is now [COLOR="White"

You wish[/COLOR]

Arg! You tease!

Doofy · Dec 4, 2007, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

And Cody Dawg is now You wish

Had that one sussed for a while.

Railroader · Dec 4, 2007, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by MacosNerd

That I did not know, interesting, I suppose. I really don't know of anyone who does this, I referenced SWG who had done it in the past but nobody I know, that I'm aware of, does this now

And even he doesn't really use multiple nicks now.

Originally Posted by MacosNerd

That seems to be his little game he plays

Otherwise known as trolling.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

well, if I told you I'd have to "neutralize" you.

Okay, Bob Barker.
Yes, I realize the difference

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

I did not know this!

I figured the info might help someone.

Originally Posted by Railroader

Arg! You tease!

That was meant for Laminar, too, so this is a bonus.

Railroader · Dec 4, 2007, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Okay, Bob Barker.
Yes, I realize the difference

"... and remember to always spay and neuter your Dakars."

Laminar · Dec 4, 2007, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

And Cody Dawg is now You wish

You son of a bitch.

Originally Posted by Railroader

The real reason I knew it was you is because... well, if I told you I'd have to "neutralize" you.

Dakar hates kids anyway, so he wouldn't care.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 4, 2007, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

You son of a bitch.

Ah, man, that makes it all worthwhile.

Kevin · Dec 4, 2007, 06:21 PM

Shaddim · Dec 4, 2007, 06:31 PM

Scottish Fold, I've been wanting one of those, they're cute little buggers.

besson3c · Dec 4, 2007, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

How unfortunate.

No its because people are tired of explaining **** to you that you still 'don't get' when its all said and done.

And is this one of those times?

Examples? I'm sure you have none.

I don't persist when something has been explained in a way that I can relate to, even if I don't agree with it. If the case is flimsy and weak, I challenge the person to refine their position. That's my game.

besson3c · Dec 4, 2007, 08:34 PM

and it's the best game there is.

Kevin · Dec 5, 2007, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I challenge the person to refine their position. That's my game.

There should be no "game". Even having a "game" is trollish IMHO.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 5, 2007, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Examples? I'm sure you have none.

I think its the global warming thread and just about every political thread where you ask why people have to be partisan.

besson3c · Dec 5, 2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

I think its the global warming thread and just about every political thread where you ask why people have to be partisan.

I "get" why people are partisan, I just urge people to not be partisan.

Let's just drop this, okay? I don't think this is going to go anywhere... I think your point has been made, I need to adopt a new catch phrase/besson3c trademark.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 5, 2007, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Let's just drop this, okay? I don't think this is going to go anywhere... I think your point has been made, I need to adopt a new catch phrase/besson3c trademark.

I'm assuming the italicized part would be your old one seeing how much we've heard it before.

besson3c · Dec 5, 2007, 11:14 AM

Wow... Dakar the Fourth really likes to go on the offensive I see! I think I prefer Dakar3 and his benign commentary. In fact, I think that Dakar the Fourth sucks.

osiris · 11:23 AM

In other news...

When I tire of the hatefulness, belittling, and meanness, I come to this thread.

wait that makes no sense. nevermind, just having an 'off' day.

Dakar the Fourth · Dec 5, 2007, 11:19 AM

You have a short memory, my previous clone was no less blunt.

besson3c · Dec 5, 2007, 11:23 AM

Dakar (and all clones), let's love each other... It's the Christmas season and yuletide greetings are in the air. I'm wearing a red hat.