Uh, at what age was that, again?By the time I was able to read, I knew that the dangly thing between my legs that I so often played with was called a *****. And that little girls didn't have a *****
IIRC, he said something about mods knowing of his decision, votan; and, you are a mod.:)Without warning he decided to leave...
Aw, but what about kcw?I'm gonna murder...
Indubitably.My guess? It's because he's got the best balance between competence and comedy that I've ever seen on this site. Sure there were more competent admins (my vote for most competent is a tie between Goblinboy and rancored_elf) and sure there were funnier (Feyd by a long margin), but the balance between the 2 is something rare and IMO priceless.
Just saying in passing, as a comment: oh, those stickers, not these:
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Well, selling cards altered in that manner might be considered misleading and deceptive. Fair do's.
However, what of cards with altered artwork, (actually) altered in other manners? It is these cards that pique an interest into an inconsistency in protecting the interests of the forum, or moderation.
I do not think that it is a bad idea to define the issue, but I do not believe that we should be overzealous and make the scope too narrow.
Are you insisting that I limit the scope of this discussion?
Would you care to try to define 'altering' and 'alter', please?
What test will you use to determine the significance of the alteration?
How ridiculous.
I remembered that you are an art capital-P professor (or simply a lecturer or something) at a university, so you must be aware of there being the law and art, as in, for instance, collages or altered artworks. In light of that, your opinion would be more substantial than the average lay user.
How very strange. I can't access the trade thread that Dies_to_Doom_Blade must have posted, so I don't know how he(/she) altered his(/her) cards. Did you delete this?
I don't want to dissuade you from this if it is your passion, but the reason why I didn't reply earlier was that it is simply not very practical, due to the plethora of other YTers offering similar content in a similar manner. It is somewhat of a pipe dream. However, let's, for the sake of the thread, discuss it anyway.
For starters, becoming a YT Partner is difficult. Before you set out on becoming one, do familiarize yourself with the terms of the program and do some more research into it.
Actually, this guy discusses becoming and being a Partner rather well.
I don't know if this is up your alley, particularly with this confusion in posts #3-5.
By the by, Let's Play videos are also seen as highly unoriginal and irritating and, as Sapphire said, 'a dime a dozen'; Google even suggests that they are stupid, and that's based on people entering that into it. In addition to that, they are are legally gray and Google has been taking them down and suspending users that upload them.
To be totally clear, consider something completely original and do some research into media and IP law or consult a professional.
So, without a doubt, these are bad but there is no one to give a damn about it and stop its production and sale?
Of course it does; it behoves you not to waste your money when you can do something better with it.
Oh...
Obviously, I'm not here to stir up trouble, but what is the current staff position on altered MTG artworks and what is the general user's position on altered MTG artwork? I don't recall reading anything regarding this in rianalnn's 2011 subforum thread or the Forum Rules.
What should the position be?
Selling altered-artwork cards is not a good idea, as part of the card's supposedly increased value comes from the fact that it is altered. However, is simply altering a card illegal under 17 U.S.C. 106 and the U.S. Copyright Act? Is there a provision via the fair use doctrine (which includes parodies)?
If altering cards is illegal, and to be consistent with the suspension of the user above and anyone who has suffered similarly, wouldn't an implication relevant to the forums be discussion of altered artworks is therefore prohibited?
Due respect, obviously, I was not referring to the 'inedible' remark. Instead, what might concern the FDA is the fact that these apparently cause quasi-death?!? You know, what with these horror stories and whatnot.
Of course there is no shame in liking The Cure.
I think The Damned are too high-energy and noisy for my liking. I like
The Cure becausedark wave.For instance,
The Cure's "A Forest" is gloomy but poppy, mesmerising without being mind-numbing and evocative without needing many dynamic or sonic changes in their rhythm or bass parts. This in fact means absolutely and is insubstantial; it's really just filled for something I can't put to words, either because I do not know what I do not know what I am talking about, what that je nais sais quoi is or the words for that je nais sais quoi. There's a quality that The Cure shares with bands such as Echo and Depeche in some of their songs.
Another excellent example is The Cure's "Lullaby".
By the by, thanks for your input and your appreciation of this sort of music, British music and all.
FTLOG, what are you on about as well?
At least you appear to be facetious and intentionally comical in your delivery, and I have appreciated that very much.
Yes, indeed. I recall doing schooling in Australia and discussing multiple interpretations or readings of various racial issues a few decades ago; the song remains the same.
Sorry, could you please link me to this if it wouldn't break any laws or rules? Thanks.
Sorry, what?
With the creature type, of course, being Human Shaman... So, no benefits there.
I don't believe there's been enough time to fairly assess the card and even reach a consensus.
It's not game-breaking, but it's not the worst card ever. That's easy to say. At worst, it's a Goblin Chariot. At its best, it could be what gives you the extra edge to win in those Limited games, in turns 7 or 8+, by sifting through the chaff.
Word to the wise: without references in support of the claims on MTGS or any wiki, take it with a grain of salt.
That having been said,
Lol.
Fine card. Doesn't even really need the synergy with cards that pack your graveyard. No immediately apparent downside.
Yeah. Sure. Okay. Thanks for your response and insights.
Hm. At the time of the race riots that made national news, I lived quite close.
Yeah.
So, uh, would it be within the FDA's purview to see that they aren't sold? If so, seriously, what would it take for them to take action against the sale of these?
I don't know if you're being serious, but no, it isn't that bad.
Why, don't you have someone who sells it locally?
Anyway, Lycasin (like other sugar alcohols; e.g., mannitol, sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol) is known to cause bloating, intestinal borborygmi, or flatulence. It's sort of like Olestra, except the chemistry's different. I hazard that you would need to consume a few bags of these gummy bears for that to happen, just like you would need to eat 326,853,135 sticks of chewing gum, though.
Also, how about you donate that money for a bag of gummy bears to those starving in your country or the developing world?
Yes, New Zealand has various rías, but Milford Sound is a bona fide fiord.
Rather than agree to disagree, can't we agree that Lysefjorden and Nærøyfjord are beautiful fjords as well and that the fiords/fjords are as beautiful are those in the other country? Why can't we be friends?
Admittedly, though people say that the scenery or nature in New Zealand is like no other, I don't see what they see.
The utility of Bestow is more or less as back up against sweepers or other removal. The trade-off is that you must play a slower game, though.