Re: Way to go, Time Magazine.
I'm guessing that there are going to be the black plastic flip dealies in front of the magazines at some newsstands, like the ones they put up when the Cosmo model shows too much skin and suchlike.
SiranNataan
Unknown Person
Re: Way to go, Time Magazine.
I think I get that their intention was to say something like: "If this disgusts you then that's your defect not theirs." But it's definitely not going to be taken that way by those who oppose oppose same sex marriage. It's not what I would have chosen, a picture of a family with same sex parents or even a couple standing at the altar would have been the way I'd have gone.
Unknown Person
Re: HK-51
Well i intended to get a bit more done on my legacy before i went for this, but with the expansion coming, i want to get mine. Anyone want to help me sometime this weekend or next week?
I'm down, I should be available most of the day tomorrow.
Seannewboy
Re: HK-51
Well i intended to get a bit more done on my legacy before i went for this, but with the expansion coming, i want to get mine. Anyone want to help me sometime this weekend or next week?
kiddkasper
Re: Way to go, Time Magazine.
Of course I believe that we should have every freedom and right that out heterosexual counterparts have. However, I'm also realistic in the I recognize that we aren't going to get all of them at once. Instead, it will be done piecemeal.
I would also have to say that just like not all heterosexual couples that want to get married want kids, not all homosexual couples that want to get married want kids. My fiancee and I are perfect examples.
Personally, I think the title along with the accompanying photos are appropriate.
I would also have to say that just like not all heterosexual couples that want to get married want kids, not all homosexual couples that want to get married want kids. My fiancee and I are perfect examples.
Personally, I think the title along with the accompanying photos are appropriate.
Parker
Parker
Re: Romulan Fleet Name?
There are plenty of cases in the world today of large corporations keeping the same name no matter what country they have offices, or stores in. I can't recall the exact reasons but summarized I think it comes down to Brand Recognition. I must admit the novelty of having a completly Romulan fleet name would be cool but I do feel it would be better for the future to at least keep the word Stonewall as is in the fleet name. So at why not just go half and half. Something romulan before or after the name Stonewall
Exactly Right. I work for a Japanese Company, in the US. Granted we are a child company to the main corporate company but we have the same brand in our names:
Sony
Sony Pictures Entertainment. (this is who I work for)
Unknown Person
Re: Way to go, Time Magazine.
The same can be said of Will and Grace. Some called it ground breaking, I called it reinforcing stereotypes. I think what time is going for is the wedding day kiss. Not looking at the article I'm indifferent.
Rasilek
Way to go, Time Magazine.
http://www.time.com/time/pr/magcovers/4813.jpg
Anyone else a little pissed? I'm a little pissed. Something a little more on the theme of equality would have been more humbling, like a gay couple with kids?
Regardless of the headline and intentions of the journalists, I see this accomplishing nothing more than warping already warped perceptions.
Thoughts?
Anyone else a little pissed? I'm a little pissed. Something a little more on the theme of equality would have been more humbling, like a gay couple with kids?
Regardless of the headline and intentions of the journalists, I see this accomplishing nothing more than warping already warped perceptions.
Thoughts?
Ozy
Keioel
Re: Romulan Fleet Name?
I would vastly prefer the name be in Romulan but I could probably handle Stonewall being in English, but if that's what we're going to do Legion should be before Stonewall as Legionnaires should be after Stonewall.
KBaker
Re: Romulan Fleet Name?
There are plenty of cases in the world today of large corporations keeping the same name no matter what country they have offices, or stores in. I can't recall the exact reasons but summarized I think it comes down to Brand Recognition. I must admit the novelty of having a completly Romulan fleet name would be cool but I do feel it would be better for the future to at least keep the word Stonewall as is in the fleet name. So at why not just go half and half. Something romulan before or after the name Stonewall
Parker
Re: Romulan Fleet Name?
After reading some of this thread beyond my previous post I think that it should be a sustainable name. To that end DoctorDisaster is correct. The name should be legacy to Stonewall and should contain the same. For example; and don't lynch me just yet as I am still pretty new here - If I were to create a KDF the only way I would know the fleet name is by using StonewallChat to get invited. Now because I don't really have an interest in the KDF side of the house I do have interest in what will become our Romulan entity. I joined what I have come to know as some of the best people on the planet doing the thing I love best and maybe it's pride but I want our links to the factions known.
Just my two-cents.
Just my two-cents.
Unknown Person
Re: Romulan Fleet Name?
Having an obvious connection between your fleet names is a good thing. I had seen Stonewallers in the game before I joined the fleet; that level of activity is a selling point for prospective members, and you're reducing it if you're flying under an unconnected name. The implied LGBT connection is also a big plus. I have had people /tell me "oh, hey, is that a gay-friendly fleet?" on my Fed characters; not so on my KDF.
"Stonewall" is memorable because it has existing associations in people's minds. They may know about the riots; they may think of the general; they may just think of a wall. But it does call up some sort of imagery for any English speaker, and that makes it more memorable. Heck, even the name "Romulan Empire" was specifically picked to call up assocations with the Roman one. A fully alien name doesn't have that advantage.
As for HNR...frankly, it's because I find "Nagh'reD" such a pain that I don't think another incomprehensible name is a good choice. I probably still wouldn't know what Nagh'reD actually meant if not for the discussion surrounding the Romulan fleet. I still don't know how I'm supposed to pronounce it -- probably two thirds of our members couldn't spell it on the spot. Because of this, though I've been in the fleet for ages and I love my Orion toon, I feel no sentimental attachment to that word the way I do "Stonewall."
Worse, to a prospective member, all the fleets called "House of [coughing fit]" just sort of blend together. The number of people for whom "Jorreh'honn Karanha" is any more meaningful than "Shmiddlydoo Flobbilitwop" is... well, let's face it: they're all on this thread already. Even our own members who join after the fleet is inaugurated won't know why it's called that.
Call it Stonewall Karanha or Galae Stonewall or the Stonewall Senate or the Raptors of Stonewall, and immediately there's an image to latch on to in addition to that bit of Romulan flavor. Our legacy becomes apparent to anyone who sees us in the game. The new group is bound in with the Knights and Lords and Vanguard and Fleet and Deep Spacers. I don't think that the initial novelty of a fully Romulan name outweighs the long-term value of a more communicative and practical title.
Our new fleet will be bound to the legacy of our other groups, the same way we our, each of us, is bound to the legacy of our ancestors even if we no longer share the same last name. If we do what we should, we will preserve the history of our fleet and our name. We also have to remember that our fleet name will add to the ambiance of playing the game, a mixed name can and will be disruptive to an immersive experience. We also can't assume that everyone knows the meaning of the name "Stonewall". We are a large fleet with members from around the world. I've vary sure that some of our members had no idea what Stonewall was be for joining. If we are going for canon( even if STO is soft canon) the name should be in Romulan.
Parker
Unknown Person
Re: Romulan Fleet Name?
Doc, you're awesome :)
I like "Stonewall Legion" or if we wan't to be a little extra canonical we can call it the "Stonewall Star Legion." It was always refereed to as the Romulan Star Empire.
Plus our fleet is more of a paramilitary force and not a body of government so "Senate," while very Roman/Romulan sounding doesn't quite fit don't you think? I mean if our Senators actually went off to fight wars themselves that would be progress. ;)
I like "Stonewall Legion" or if we wan't to be a little extra canonical we can call it the "Stonewall Star Legion." It was always refereed to as the Romulan Star Empire.
Plus our fleet is more of a paramilitary force and not a body of government so "Senate," while very Roman/Romulan sounding doesn't quite fit don't you think? I mean if our Senators actually went off to fight wars themselves that would be progress. ;)
chemkarate
Re: SCOTUS hears arguments on the constitutionality of Proposition 8 approved by California voters and the DOMA approved by the United States Government this week
From what I've been reading of what the judges were asking, I think the most likely result is a repeal of DOMA and a dodge on Prop 8 (by saying the proponents don't have standing). In essence, this would allow the court to dodge on the question of whether or not states can ban gay marriage, but it would force the federal government to not discriminate against gay marriages from states that allow them.
While it wouldn't be the best victory, it would still be huge. Many gay couples could go to states that allow out-of-staters to come get wed to at least sign on to the 1,000+ federal benefits, including tax and immigration protections.
While it wouldn't be the best victory, it would still be huge. Many gay couples could go to states that allow out-of-staters to come get wed to at least sign on to the 1,000+ federal benefits, including tax and immigration protections.
SiranNataan
Re: What came of my posting the equality picture
I just posted a follow-up to clarify some things: http://whittierstrong.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/nuance/
Dax_aussie_boy
Re: STO Add-on: Legacy of Romulus (May 2013)
Wow if they pull this off i would be bloody impressed but oh crap now i need to buy more character slots :P
Please don't say that. cause then I will need to prepare some extra slots for having at least 1 of each class. :(
Parker
Re: One of Seven (My attempt at writing)
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11 of 10The screen blacked out leaving no traces of the Vice Admiral. I had anticipated getting thrown in the brig. Had he known I beamed the borg on board my ship? There could only be one of two explanations. The first would be him thinking I would have the borg drone dissected and studied. It seems I am one of the leading experts on borg and borg technology. The second; he hadn't known about it. I find the latter more difficult to believe so he must have known. I quickly dismissed those thoughts and went to the bridge. Taking my seat I drifted off into thought. The only thing I could remember from the last 12 hours was the borg drone lying in my sickbay. Colin and the doctor were very busy removing the un-necessary implants and trying to keep the thing alive. Thing, now that was a very irritating thought. "Set Course for Beta Ursae!" I barked. "Bridge to Sick Bay: What is the condition of the drone?
"Sir, the drone is, well....you better come down here. He is asking to see you." Colin stated.
I went to the turbolift and barked "deck 5". I was really not in a good mood. I was searching for the memory engrams of the last 12 hours and only remembered fragments. Being ordered to the Bellatrix Sector. Entering the Mutara Nebula. And finally beaming aboard with the drone. Everything else was a blur. The lift doors opened and I made my way to sick bay.
The drone looked completely different. He was beginning to look more like man than a machine. His head was completely restored with the exception of his right eye. The implant had not been removed yet.
"Captain he has been asking for you by name: One of Seven" Colin said.
"Impossible, we weren't of the same hive." I rejected.
"One of Seven, please come closer." the drone rasped.
I approached the bio bed and the drone raised up his right arm lifting a small flap revealed a port of sorts. "Connect" he stated.
Well I was not about to fall prey to the borg again, remembering the events of the last year. "I think not," I stated and turned to leave.
"I am 11 of 10."
"There can be no such designation. Your programming is malfunctioning. Correct it. The drone sat in silence as if pondering the command.
"There is no malfunction all circuits and systems are fully operational. I am 11 of 10. Connect!"
I searched my own programming for anything that would explain the designation. I came across a file strangely that referenced 'stand by drones in a time of war'. It seemed that each designation group had a backup drone in case it went offline. This method was only used during ground assaults. For each designation set a similar set of drones were given similar designations by repeating the first designation set with a leading 1 or 2. So in that respect 11 of 10 was the replacement for 1 of 10 during ground assaults. This enabled the borg to complete a mission based on that drone's orders. If an entire designation set was destroyed the replacement set would continue were the previous had left off. It was ingenious in a way. I wondered why I had to search for this information then realized I was part of a command designation of a cube and had not needed the information loaded, but it was there.
"You are 11 of 10?" I asked. "What are your orders"?
"That information is no longer available. The connection to the hive has been severed. Connect!"
I raised my arm and instinctively two metal tubes protruded as had done before. The tubes went to the open ports and connected...