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LOL.
That has got to be the stupidest thing I've heard all year.
Wow. The short-sightedness of that astoundingly moronic statement is overwhelming.
I've been sitting here for 2 minutes trying to think, if Blizzard generated infinite money from an item-selling store, what could they *possibly* do to make Diablo 3 better? Nothing. Can you think of anything?
A item-selling store will utterly destroy the game such that no amount of money can possibly fix it up. It's the point of no return.
Oh the irony.
You accuse someone of short-sightedness when you've shown that you are clearly unable to factor in how more money *can* lead to the improvement of D3?
I am not saying it will but you need to be pretty thick-skulled to be unable to grasp such a simple concept.
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But the strongest argument against a vanity store is basic fairness. Vanity stores, and any stores that sell in-game things for money, destroys the integrity of the game. It is fundamentally not fair that after purchasing the game you're not allowed access to all the features of the game, including vanity features.
Fairness? In terms of looks and features that don't influence the killing power of your character? Remind me again why you play diablo? Oh ya, to show everybody you are wearing the coolest armor and weapons. Even if that was your primary reason, is it so difficult to grasp why vanity items will never have the same bragging value as a farmed rare item?
I think this is the strongest piece of evidence that your brain might not be functioning properly. Do you realize this will make the game even more inaccessible? How much can you raise the price to cover what you get through a vanity store?Quote from paralleluniverse
I would argue that it is better for Blizzard to raise the price of the game than to offer a vanity store, because at least everyone will have the same access to everything in the game.
Only if you have some serious character flaws, will you feel 'forced' to buy vanity items. You are conveniently choosing to ignore all those relevant customization features like runes and thousands of builds available to whine about how you won't be able to wear a magenta-colored headgear unless you shell out a few bucks. It's time you return to our universe because there's some serious problem of tunnel-vision in yours.Quote from paralleluniverse
Customization is essential in RPGs, which is why it is incredibly unfair to force people to buy these vanity features, if they want them, instead of having these features be part of the game that everyone can access, without additional charge. The fact that customization is such a core component of RPG games only makes vanity stores even more unacceptable.
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Glad to see that hope remains.
Some people still have a good thinking process coupled with a mind that opposes an ever growing stupidity brought along by these modern times that we live in.
You again? All your 'contribution' in this thread so far has been about how anybody not having the same opinion as you is stupid. I strongly advise you stop with that bullshit. There are actual valid arguments on both sides- possible advantages and disadvantages.
A stubbornly unilateral approach like yours- with complete disregard and utter contempt for what the other side has to bring- is what constitute the very essence of stupidity.
(by the way, I want my magician emoticon back!)
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This is AMAZING.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FS2mXh9WQA
Who cares about boobs,butts or abs when you've got hypnosis...
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Well Mr PhD Sir, I was kinda hoping for an unbiased perspective. I appreciate the input nonetheless.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFLMLHPVhaw
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It's still the shit here in the UK but was wondering if any new research has come up around it questioning the validity or evidence behind.
Thanks.
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Hmm...the last time i turned down a girl, she went and told all her friends I was gay.
My girlfriend found it hilarious. I thought it was too until a guy asked me out. He was so awfully direct about it- guess he meant business.
In other news, 9 days to go.
In other other news, I came back from an awesome fishing trip today. Need more of those.
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That's all.
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Don't they fall into the category of hypocrites? Say you don't like a person but maintain a relatively good and 'forced' relationship so you can have better networking. I am incapable of that.
I will make an effort though if a person X is fairly neutral in my bingo book. To extend the courtesy mostly. Going for games or any other entertainment after an invitation just seems a bit too selfish to me.
These pursuits can be easily satisfied any other time.
So do i end up being classified as calculative but with good intentions? Hmm...
I think it may be ingrained behavior as social animals. We build and set up parameters in order to justify behavior with greater benefits somehow.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu7KIHYlteI
This one's funny though because she gets a reaction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHrL0UXPvOI&feature=related
I've often wondered at that escape goat attitude...It's kind of depressing.
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Will get back to you later on your latest post. There's an idea i wanted to expand/share there.
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In reply to this-
Quit trying to be smart, you fail in pathetic manner.
A cool guy is also a popular guy. So you are knocking at the wrong door here. I don't clamor to popular appeal.
And what's with the dictionary part? Did i write something complicated?
But then again, if your avy is gooby, i can understand how many of the words I am using seem complicated.
Finally if you can't add to the topic, piss off. This is the URT. I don't complain about your retarded gooby speech. So have some consideration on your side now.
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I would love to fight OUR YOUR puberty.
TO WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am taking the pick-axe.
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What a constructive post. I think this convinced me to stop.
+1 there.
Edit- I am not 'restarting' anything. Different time zones..
So it's just continuing gooby.
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This is what is called grasping at straws.
I never said you were lying. Reading and understanding anything that comes as criticism on the way you 'debate' seems to be very difficult for you.
Intellectual dishonesty is not synonymous to lying if that's where you are getting your cue from. It's about grasping at straws.
I'm sorry but that is just plain hypocrisy and trying your best to skirt away from a simple question on appearance appeal.
Some people are more striking than others often for reasons you can't see in a flat image? I am not saying to rate her on personality or social/oratory skills/achievement. But merely on the image.
For it is my assumption that is precisely people who are seeing actual faults in her (appearance) that don't find this funny- Trombone just demonstrated it by mentioning vagina necks. I don't find this a fault...at all.
Also visual analogue scales have good enough sensitivity and reliability in terms of characteristics(appearance here) that cannot be directly measured which is why it was chosen.
However if you can explain exactly WHAT is fairly complex(on judging appearance alone subjectively), I might consider a different form of evaluation that is more 'fair'. The scale is meant to take into account all your preconceived notions ideas/experiences and is subjective.
Is that too hard for you to grasp?
Certainly, as a person who has strategically decided to put emphasis on a certain part of their body for their photo that has been devoted a thread, you must be aware at least on a subconscious level of the power of visual appraisal.
In any case, all the famous people/fashion magazine do consciously know of it even though you want to make it a complex issue which it is obviously not.
Also, you can play the mature card all you want but being a girl showing off her chest on an internet forum to gather attention hardly qualifies you for it. On top of 'going down to my obnoxious level'. Oh my....
Irony, irony.
That's why i said you were boring and lacked intellectual integrity and honesty.
@Trombone- I understand the situation quite well.
You are making an assumption on the insecurity of some people while I on the vanity of same people.
There's a fine line that is crossed which tips the scale between needing to be 'beautiful' and understanding that you realistically can't and you best get used to it.
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Lack of intellectual integrity and honesty to top it all.
I never knew you managed to get an oxford definition of panties in a mix. You seem to be an expert at grasping at straws.
Bleh. You are boring beyond measure.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rz4I69mQMo&ob=av2e
And yes, I really like it.