Well, there is no statute of limitations in the international community which, for better or worse, we represent...
 
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Argon Viper
IW COL Argon Viper{ret}
"History is on the move, those who cannot keep up will watch from a distance, and those who get in our way will not watch at all" - Grand Admiral Thrawn
"How boring life would be if everyone felt the same way we do..." - Argon Viper
"Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses" - Carl G Jung

Also true, but I doubt that any country has a statute of limitations as low as 2 months 
 
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Argon Viper
IW COL Argon Viper{ret}
"History is on the move, those who cannot keep up will watch from a distance, and those who get in our way will not watch at all" - Grand Admiral Thrawn
"How boring life would be if everyone felt the same way we do..." - Argon Viper
"Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses" - Carl G Jung

Well basically since almost all of the ops who claim to have been around during this time say they saw nothing, I have no case. So off I wander into my cloud of invisibility again, never to be seen in #ve.
 
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Skyalin Tel'sha
Jester Squad's chick with a sword
To thy protection fear and sorrow flee, and those that weary are of light find rest in thee.
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, hunt it down and kill it.

Since we said so...  And 3, you're not forgiving, it's been months and you still hold a grudge against the FA    As for what 3D said, I agree, just show a little maturity.  If I can do it, anyone can.
 
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Argon Viper
IW COL Argon Viper{ret}
"History is on the move, those who cannot keep up will watch from a distance, and those who get in our way will not watch at all" - Grand Admiral Thrawn
"How boring life would be if everyone felt the same way we do..." - Argon Viper
"Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses" - Carl G Jung

I'm not going to delve into this much except to say one thing.  (Okay, more than one thing.  And yes, this is Fury and I forgot to logout and back in.  Do not consider my words to be store policy or any such thing.) Everyone tosses around the word respect and twists it to their own needs.  Is this really what we are looking for? As to Merrick's charges, I have seen off-color jokes told in #ve that had no reason to be there.  On one occasion I perked up long enough to see it happen (nad not have to scroll through a log later) and have a discussion with the two joke tellers to knock it off or move it to the Lounge.  After a small discussion, they agreed to this idea. The point is, if it's not considered socially correct to rip on someone of another race, then why is it okay to bad mouth the girl who just broke up with you?  Go through your emotions either a) offline or b) in a way that expresses displeasure at the situation if not the person.  Or just go to another channel to vent. This is not to say I am innocent of this.  I know I've complained about some of my co-workers while just going through the day.  Some of those comments could be taken as slander or sexism. And as for words I have spoken out of turn and have offended someone with, I would like to apologize.  There is a line between good fun and an uncomfortable atmosphere. The point is that we each decide that for ourselves.  Other than the ops using a heavy hand, it is up to ALL of us to make the VE a fun place.  Basically, you and three others could be having fun in a chat, but if someone pops up with a legitimate complaint that the conversation is too raunchy or offensive to them, take a second to look up and see what might have caused that reaction.  If your words could be construed as combative or offensive, offer an apology and move the conversation elsewhere.  No one is being asked to change the way they think, speak, or behave; only where and when they do so.  It is not so much work to open a new channel in IRC as a form of respect.  It is discussions like this where people are forced to take responsiblity for their actions that are hard. Is the VE a "boy's club"? Well, regardless of the majority of the membership, it is not.  If that is what the membership wants, then maybe that should change.  The point is, we already have rules in place.  The ops and those in charge of divisions; heck, squad and flight leaders, should behave in a manner that shows respect.  We have a few issues we should all work on. A couple from what has been brought up here or off the top of my head: 1. Cursing and innuendo at the expense of others. This should apply to everyone. 2. Respect for anyone's race, gender, sexual preference, politicial affiliation (barring one of the JMac v. Argon debate on the Lounge Comnet), religion, and yes Arturus, nationality. 3. Grammar or English ability - we have a lot of non-US/UK/CAN members who speak English quite well.  We also have some younger members in English-speaking countries who are (face it) in the 6th or 7th grades.  And even for those who "should know better" and do not, there is no need to constantly berate or correct their comments.  Granted, if I type something incredibly stupid, feel free to poke fun or pop me a PM to advise me on what I did wrong.  I know if I was bereft of information, I wouldn't mind a helping hand.  I would, however, object to the grammar police. Any other things anyone thinks we should work on?   ----------------------- "Arms, armor, ships and stuff for the Imperial on the go" Imperial Center

I agree with all of this up to a point.  For instince, "Native American" activists have been up in arms for quite some time over team names such as the Braves, the Redskins, etc.  Many concessions have been made to these activists, laws, changed names, etc.  A recent poll that was taken of American Indians both on and off of reservations showed that 98% of them liked the idea of team names such as the Redskins.  Many concessions were made to what amounted to a small fringe movement of overly sensitive people, while the majority either didn't care or were happy with it. Another example.  My friend Liquid and I continually banter back and forth, exchanging insults, jokes etc.  The same goes between myself and many other members.  I have nothing but the utmost of respect for Liquid, as for all of the other members that I joke with.  Yet many things that we say could be constued as slightly inappropriate, though none of it falls outside of the CoC.  At what point will the line be drawn between friendly bantering and malicious insults?  For that matter, at what point should the line be drawn for things that are considered sexism.  A case in point would be the Guys Rule topic in the lounge.  In it, there are many things that could be deemed harmless bantering or cruel sexism.  I was an active part in that post, but that doesn't mean that I hold women in a lower esteem then I do men.  Many of my best friends are girls, and I respect them completely.  Do I feel that we are different, of course.  We have different physical strengths and weaknesses, different mental strengths and weaknesses, different hormones, differing mindsets.  That doesn't mean that either sex is better.  I frequently joke back and forth with them over the fabled "Battle of the Sexes".  That doesn't lessen my regard for them.  So where should that line be drawn. I guess that the point that I am trying to make here is this: Yes we need to try to keep this clean and fun for everyone, but we have to be carefull not to take it too far.    ----------------------- EFM/PO1 JMac/Aegis 3-4/Aegis 12/(=A=)(=SA=)(MC1) "In order to find his equal an Irishman is forced to talk to God." - Braveheart Aegis 4ever!!!

Its amazing how topics in comnet get changed so much

You telling someone to get over something that you know nothing about shows your stupidity. Three   ----------------------- EFM/PO1 JMac/Aegis 3-4/Aegis 12/(=A=)(=SA=)(MC1) "In order to find his equal an Irishman is forced to talk to God." - Braveheart Aegis 4ever!!!