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jdbolick · 03-26-2004, 09:21 PM

mh2365:
Some people are actually demonstrating at least a limited ability to understand what I'm saying. Others, unfortunately like yourself, seize upon a word at the expense of comprehension. I have already explained repeatedly that you can take the name EA out of my example and substitute any major company you wish. The point is not the specific company, but that if OOTP had a large following it would be soundly criticized in print and online for being late.

And please spare me the insults. What do you think they're going to accomplish? No one who agrees with your position will read that and say, "He called that guy a dickweed! Heh, heh. mh2365 is so cool." Obviously you're not upsetting me with your generic barbs, so what is it supposed to accomplish? Some people argue that insults are evidence of an insufficient argument. I disagree, because I've been known to be one of the most vicious flame-artists some people have ever seen, and when I insult people, it's generally because I'm so angry that I no longer care about persuading them to understand my point of view, I just want to make them feel so worthless that they get out of my way and stop irritating me with their continued presence. As of yet I haven't reached that degree of anger, and I'd try to suppress it even if I had, because ranting and cursing would only make it that much easier for people like you to pretend that I didn't make points you couldn't counter.

And while we're at it, bub, this is not a fan site, it's the official forums linked from the game's official website. This is the place where complaints are supposed to be lodged, and theoretically where they're supposed to be taken seriously. The fact that people like you choose to inhabit this place and make it your business to hoover is irrelevant. If I didn't already know that OOTP is generally a quality game, I wouldn't care whether it's late or not, and I obviously wouldn't have pre-ordered it. Nor am I trying to convince people who aren't bothered by the delay that they should be. I don't really care whether or not you're bothered. People are accusing me of being arrogant, but people like you are the ones presumptuous enough to think that I give so much value to your thoughts or opinions that I want you to follow me. I came on here because I am frustrated as a customer, and I want the OOTP development staff to improve their performance. My subsequent posts have only come because I'm annoyingly stubborn when it comes to defending the merits of my arguments. Whether or not you ever acknowledge it, because I have made so many points and given so many justifications, you'll know that I'm right no matter how much you end up trying to deny it.

And don't say that no one here gets ripped for constructive criticism. That's just too much of a lie for you to look anything but silly. Even the people on your side wouldn't agree with that fish story.

Jack Bauer:
Last I checked, this was me "dealing with it." And while I don't "know it all," you certainly haven't found the energy to rebut my arguments.

03-26-2004, 09:21 PM	#104
jdbolick Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20	Re: mh2365: Some people are actually demonstrating at least a limited ability to understand what I'm saying. Others, unfortunately like yourself, seize upon a word at the expense of comprehension. I have already explained repeatedly that you can take the name EA out of my example and substitute any major company you wish. The point is not the specific company, but that if OOTP had a large following it would be soundly criticized in print and online for being late. And please spare me the insults. What do you think they're going to accomplish? No one who agrees with your position will read that and say, "He called that guy a dickweed! Heh, heh. mh2365 is so cool." Obviously you're not upsetting me with your generic barbs, so what is it supposed to accomplish? Some people argue that insults are evidence of an insufficient argument. I disagree, because I've been known to be one of the most vicious flame-artists some people have ever seen, and when I insult people, it's generally because I'm so angry that I no longer care about persuading them to understand my point of view, I just want to make them feel so worthless that they get out of my way and stop irritating me with their continued presence. As of yet I haven't reached that degree of anger, and I'd try to suppress it even if I had, because ranting and cursing would only make it that much easier for people like you to pretend that I didn't make points you couldn't counter. And while we're at it, bub, this is not a fan site, it's the official forums linked from the game's official website. This is the place where complaints are supposed to be lodged, and theoretically where they're supposed to be taken seriously. The fact that people like you choose to inhabit this place and make it your business to hoover is irrelevant. If I didn't already know that OOTP is generally a quality game, I wouldn't care whether it's late or not, and I obviously wouldn't have pre-ordered it. Nor am I trying to convince people who aren't bothered by the delay that they should be. I don't really care whether or not you're bothered. People are accusing me of being arrogant, but people like you are the ones presumptuous enough to think that I give so much value to your thoughts or opinions that I want you to follow me. I came on here because I am frustrated as a customer, and I want the OOTP development staff to improve their performance. My subsequent posts have only come because I'm annoyingly stubborn when it comes to defending the merits of my arguments. Whether or not you ever acknowledge it, because I have made so many points and given so many justifications, you'll know that I'm right no matter how much you end up trying to deny it. And don't say that no one here gets ripped for constructive criticism. That's just too much of a lie for you to look anything but silly. Even the people on your side wouldn't agree with that fish story. Jack Bauer: Last I checked, this was me "dealing with it." And while I don't "know it all," you certainly haven't found the energy to rebut my arguments.