Great quote.
Edgelords can be funny sometimes, but I tend to feel like I need a shower if I listen to them too much. Ultimately, I believe that going the Shapiro route is better and more productive than going the Milo route.
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Nov 30, 2017Pollaski posted a message on If You Can't Take Criticism of Jeremy Hambly, You're Part of the ProblemPosted in: Articles
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Nov 30, 2017Pollaski posted a message on If You Can't Take Criticism of Jeremy Hambly, You're Part of the ProblemBeing a fellow conservative, I agree with a lot of what you said... and disagree with a bit.Posted in: Articles
1. There are American (neo-)Nazi's, and they're reprehensible. But you're dead on in that too many people are subjectively defining anyone they disagree with as a Nazi. So when there's talk of punching Nazis in the face... and they pretty much call anyone who voted for Trump a Nazi... well... yeah, that is reason to be concerned.
2. Ding!
3. The fact that this article advocates violence against other human beings (up to shooting them!) is concerning. I've been in plenty of discussions with left-leaning individuals who seem to think they have the right to be violent towards what they perceive as hate speech. The first amendment (which is the FIRST amendment for a reason), protects all forms of speech, even reprehensible ones.
4. Sorry, gotta side with saprolings here. There's nothing provocative about with Sprankle does. In fact, I think she should be praised for the attention to detail she seems to put into faithfully representing the characters.
5. I agree that censorship is wrong, but being a jerk is still being a jerk. Its okay To call people out for being a jerk. In fact, I wish more people would be willing to just say to someone "you're a jerk" instead of trying to shut them down.
6. If Jeremy was actively encouraging his supporters to harass Christine, that's not okay. It's no different than those DJ's in Kentucky who had their listeners attack the referee in Nebraska because they didn't like his calls in an NCAA tournament game. The problem is, we (intentionally) blur the lines on what actually is harassment and isn't. The big difference is whether the medium used is public or private. If its public... its not harassment. That's why I'm VERY skeptical on people claiming harassment on Twitter or Facebook over general tweets and posts. Now, if you're going into DM's, that's a different story. And if you're resorting to more personal means, like texting, emails, and phone calls, then that is definitely harassment.
7. Agreed completely with this. I appreciate that MTGS is at least honest and upfront that they are not interested in free speech and allowing for open debate, but it is still concerning that they are unwilling to open up the debate.
8. The only issue I have with here is that you immediately glomp "conservative' and
"white male" in together. There's plenty of non-white, non-male conservative voices out there, and there's plenty of white males who aren't conservatives. Identity politics is a terrible thing, no matter what side you're on. Don't fall into the trap.
9. 100% in agreement. Especially because Magic is a commercially purchased game that literally anyone can enjoy. What right does anyone have to tell me I can or can't play?
Ultimately, I don't think there's much debate that Jeremy is a jerk. Whether he's an abusive harasser- part of me is leaning yes, but at the same time, the complete inability of anyone covering this story to provide anything resembling evidence and facts (not to mention the entirely terrible claim in the OP that demanding evidence "makes you part of the problem") is concerning. -
Nov 30, 2017Pollaski posted a message on If You Can't Take Criticism of Jeremy Hambly, You're Part of the ProblemFor as involved an issue as its become, and its certainly been a firestorm over the past week, I have to say, the reporting on the matter has been nothing short of abysmal. Generally when a story like this breaks, you get a detailed look at the evidence- what was said, who was saying it, how was it being driven. Screenshots. Videos. Nobody has gone through the effort of doing that.Posted in: Articles
This isn't me saying she's been harassed. This isn't me saying she hasn't been. This is me simply asking that the so-called gaming journalists out there lay out the facts, and let us decide for ourselves. -
Nov 22, 2017Pollaski posted a message on Jaya Ballard ReturnsGod I can't wait for Dominaria, and I can only dream that Wizards actually was this careful and concise with the lore that you're hypothesizing.Posted in: Articles
If Luti = Jaya, it makes sense that this is the perfect time for her to get back involved. Chandra got her butt whipped badly by Bolas, and is pretty much on the verge of death when she flees Amonkhet. There's four possibilities of where Chandra ran to after the Hour of Devastation- Khaladesh (home), Regatha (home #2), Dominaria (rendezvous), and Ravnica (Gatewatch HQ). Going by eliminations
- No way she goes to Dominaria, a plane she's not familiar with, in her condition
- Doubtful she goes to Ravnica, without Jace, she's really got no connection there, and I doubt she'd be cool with hanging out with Lavinia
- She probably doesn't want her Mom to see her in the condition she's in, so Kaladesh is out.
Regatha it is. Chandra probably crash lands there, gets nursed back to health by the monastery, realizes Luti's true identity, and convinces Jaya (maybe with Gideon and Nissa's help, if they go looking for her) that she could be a valuable ally against Bolas (and Marisil, if the entire Raven Man thing pans out- does Chandra even know about him?)
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Its not like they had time to hold tryouts, dude. And remember- of the four originals, she was the most reluctant to join.
From a storytelling standpoint, the Gatewatch would be dull as hell if everyone was a "yay team" kind of person. And keep in mind that Chandra's lone-wolfness generally comes from her own desires to prove herself- not to mention a sense of shame of being seen as weak by anyone (remember, she felt humiliated that Nissa was following her because she didnt want the elf to see her at an emotional low point). The fact of the matter is- despite all of Chandras shortcomings, she still cares very much for the rest of the gatewatch- especially Gideon and Nissa (and she just feels so awkward around nissa), she clearly hero-worships Liliana. The only one she's not explicitly buddies with is Jace, and the two have proven to tolerate each other well enough. And its obvious that the Gatewatch cares for her- they wouldn't be on Kaladesh if they didn't.
Also keep in mind that when Chandra's not an emotional wreck, she's pretty effective. She was pretty valuable in keeping the eldrazi abominations away during the battle of Thraben, not to mention she worked with Nissa to kill two beings that were technically impossible to kill. So she's not exactly dead weight. Its just here, she doesn't have the luxury of detatchment that Gideon and Nissa have.
Chandra, in her anger, screamed at Baral to shove something up their ass, and Baan took it literally.
That's so ungodly amazing.
No spoiler thread, dude...
The funny thing is, if more of the Consulate were like Baan, then they wouldn't be the wrong side.
But alas, when you have Tezzeret running things and ********s like Kambahl on the leadership team and Baral heading up the guard squadron, kinda more than evens out Baan's good-intentions.
Its awesome they brought up the Purifying FIre, and even gave a bit of a wink to the changes in the story (Gideon chiding Chandra for not being completely honest about her backstory)
It was really clunky to start, but its really started to hit its stride. Furthermore, there's so much potential for further stories beyond what we've already gotten.
1. Liliana explicitly joined the gatewatch to use them to combat her (literal) demons. Obviously this is going to come to a head sooner or later- and will likely fracture the group as a result.
2. Ajani and Gideon have met- both have been overtly screwed over by gods and lost loved ones to their machinations. Return to Theros?
3. Garruk's still out there. As is Vraska.
4. You know we're not yet done with Nahiri- and I'm not entirely certain she'll be a villian outside the context of Innistrad.
There's a lot of potential for some great stories ahead. Its not wrong to have a bit of familiarity from one block to the next though.
That is WAY more satisfying comeuppance for Baral than Chandra blowing him to pieces.
Dovin Baan is awesome.
Its been a fun five weeks opening a pack every single day. Some good stuff, but not enough value to really offset the cost- but it was still a blast. I look forward to doing it next year.
Anyways, I hope you all have a very merry Christmas. May your homes be warm, your food plentiful, your family and friends loving. May your joy be unbound, your sorrows forgotten, and your love unrestrained. May your gifts be desirable, and may your cracks be foiled chase cards.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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