Intergalactic Summit

No, you Don't it is easier to notice than a Leviathan

Artistic way of insulting?... This is disgusting, terrible! It won't solve problem and won't let any of parties to release steam, it will only make each of participants more angry and frustrated.

Besides, he shall feel the punishment for his words. By yelling obscenities at him.... it won't change anything.

Rap is a trashy uncouth low-quality music for those "singers" who have no freaking idea how to sing.

Diana, if you will ever agree to such sort of "battle", you will cover youself with such shame, that you won't wash in a hundred of years. Oh, and I will throw a rotten tomato your way too.

As for the "challenge" itself, I am pretty sure it is just mocking.

Well you're sort of right about that. That's what the after-rap fly-bys are for.

Diana, I think you would be quite a fan of rap culture. "Yo dawg I herd u was disrespektin Tibus Heth, fuckboi."

Avio, why are you so much more intelligent than I am? Goddamn.

You know, I think I might be able to bring some clarity to this by reversing the example. When Miss Kim challenges someone to a duel for honor--which seems to be a regular occurrence around here from my observations--she usually chooses traditionally Caldari methodology, ships and pistols and whatnot.

For someone from a culture where violent duels might be taboo, Miss Kim's offers might seem to be a mocking gesture when in fact, it's her way of gaining a feeling of satisfaction from the ritual.

By the same turn, doesn't Mr. Yaken here deserve the same consideration to gain satisfaction from the duel? Give it a chance.

T'was a message partially meant for all. Kinda directed Miss Kim but mostly some general musing.

I can see that you're feelings about this 'rap game' music are pretty strong. I've never heard any, so I can't offer an opinion. Either way though it seems to me that either judgement is purely subjective. I've heard plenty of operas, particularly contemporary pieces that quite frankly are pretty uncouth in their obvious attempts at grandiosity in sacrifice of reliability, while on the other hand, I've heard some very beautiful and authentic bawdy Vherokhior folk tunes that might be out of place at a black tie dinner. Subjective opinions on art are as common as veldspar.

I can't agree with your assessment of capsuleer culture, though. while ship duels may be common, they are by no means the extent of capsuleer culture. This thread itself is proof of that. Capsuleers come from all over and bring all sorts of traditions, so this 'rap game' thing to me is just another point on the star so to speak.

No matter the decision, we must not lose sight of the important part, though: Exposure. This duel is much too important not to be shown to a paying public. Emphasis on paying.

so, confrontational 'singing' is more savage and dehumanizing, than faceless killing machines fighting to the death in the void of space.

This ladies and gentlemen, is Ms Kim's logic at work.
Priceless.

Also, others have already pointed out the obvious and utterly hilarious levels of hypocrisy in her reasons for turning it down, so i'll just let their responses lie there for now.

-Tertianus Rethelior.

I always provide choice of weapon and form of fight to those whom I challenge. Even it it would be a wet shirt.

The thing with violence is that you show that you can pay for your words with your life, and thus showing that they mean something to you. Fighting in a duel may end with both sides alive, if one side submits and brings apologies, or the other sides decides that it is enough punishment, or... that they can't take it. But in most cases those who fight an honorable duel display their honor to each other, and despite who won, they can actually become friends, or at least become neutral to each other in a respectful way. In most cases I saw it (and even promote myself) after quite a number of duels. Unfortunately, there are opposite cases as well. For example, I have spared life of one person because she fought honorably, and we became almost friends, but some time later she resumed lying about me in media. Another unfortunate scenario was when we were fighting on ships and a pirate has joined the fight (since this case I try to choose places to fight where third party intervention will be minimized). My opponent has blindly blamed me that this pirate was my associate and the situation escalated even further. But I repeat, in most cases duels lead actually to reconciliation.

I don't think that mutual insulting match can bring any sort of reconciliation.

And my main argument is that Yaken shall pay for his words that insulted Caldari Uniform. If I just yell at him, he won't pay anything.

My second argument is that the offered format is disgracing for me.

And my third argument is that I won't get anything for winning this one, I won't lose anything for losing this one.... But I lose something for mere participating in this.

And finally, my fourth argument, is that I actually accept changes when peoples whom I challenge can't accept them, and Yaken... well, he looks like he simply can't.

I am always open to negotiations for those who desire to cease conflict or change conditions... but I am not bending for those, who won't bend themselves to come to agreement. And from my point of view the first party who shall come to the concession is the one that started the conflict.

I mean, rap's not really my thing. It is a bit bruteish, and not in a subliminal basses and flamethrower guitar kinda thing, which is pretty rad. But you're kinda already on a roll when it comes to insulting. If you look up a few other words for coward and things that rhyme with it I'm sure you'll be a smashing success.

No not believing in yourself, lady.