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Should CCP to restrict alcohol at fanfest?

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Ninevite
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2012-03-30 21:44:12 UTC
Looking back at fanfest I muted the live stream just about every time I had to hear someone drunk speaking, and only tuned in during CCP presentations or when a player gave a good talk. Anyone else have a similar experience? I almost really wish CCP took stronger actions regarding alcohol. Unfortunate because we are all adults, but I guess some people don't know how to self-moderate and when they have had too much.

The restriction would not be placed on the general audience, but just for the folks who will be on stage. Some of the alliance panel and other speakers completely abstained from alcohol before their presentations (hats off to you classy gentlemen), while others did in fact drink but still gave a decent presentation. Let's face it, there were only a couple of folks who couldn't handle their liquor (besides the obvious case, Michael Bolton was also really obnoxious almost every time I had to watch him).

I almost feel this is necessary. Let's face it folks, CCP wants to grow as a company and make this game so much more expansive and immersive than it already is. To do this, it needs to partner up with others and share infrastructure and strategy; exactly the type of partnertship CCP has with Sony. To do this, CCP needs to demonstrate its a mature group and can actually accomplish something with having a dramatic community meltdown every 8 months.

Again, idealy this sort of action would not be needed, but a few did really ruin the open alcohol experience and this fanfest was considerably lame during some parts because of drunken antics.
T' Elk
Strategically Bad
Goonswarm Federation
#2 - 2012-03-30 21:49:02 UTC
No.

~Badposter since FOOOOREEEEEVAAAAAR~ I come back after 2 years to THIS? ~Now 4 years apparently
Aragoni
Black Talon Command
#3 - 2012-03-30 21:49:38 UTC  |  Edited by: Aragoni
No.

As someone said in another thread: Fanfest isn't Blizzcon, it's a party. Stop ruining parties.
Karl Hobb
Imperial Margarine
#4 - 2012-03-30 21:50:26 UTC
T' Elk wrote:
No.

A professional astro-bastard was not available so they sent me.
Ninevite
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2012-03-30 21:50:27 UTC
Those are some quite constructive comments, gents
Shalia Ripper
#6 - 2012-03-30 21:51:36 UTC
No.

Any child that can't learn how to handle their drinking will make an ass out of themselves and properly reveal their inner moron.

Sig blah blah blah blah
Ninevite
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2012-03-30 21:52:15 UTC
Shalia Ripper wrote:
No.

Any child that can't learn how to handle their drinking will make an ass out of themselves and properly reveal their inner moron.



Actually, now that I consider your point, you're absolutely right
Nick Bison
Bison Industrial Inc
Cat Scratch Fevers
#8 - 2012-03-30 21:52:57 UTC
OP --- Fricken stop with this!
It's over, done ... move on ... it's not like you are going to fanfest anyway!

Nothing clever at this time.
Ai Shun
#9 - 2012-03-30 21:53:36 UTC
Oh good, another person out to tell other people how to live their lives. Make sure you get them to sit down when they pee as well and leave the seat down like a good boy.
masternerdguy
Doomheim
#10 - 2012-03-30 21:54:26 UTC
But the speeches they give while drunk are so educational! I learned that TEST kicked out a bunch of corps and likes ponies Blink

Also, freedom of personal choice, etc etc.

Things are only impossible until they are not.
Ninevite
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2012-03-30 21:54:48 UTC
Nick Bison wrote:
OP --- Fricken stop with this!
It's over, done ... move on ... it's not like you are going to fanfest anyway!


You're not very smart, are you?
KrakizBad
Section 8.
#12 - 2012-03-30 21:56:07 UTC
Ai Shun wrote:
Oh good, another person out to tell other people how to live their lives. Make sure you get them to sit down when they pee as well and leave the seat down like a good boy.

+1 for that reference.

Also, No.

OP should remove himself from the Magic Circle.
Ninevite
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#13 - 2012-03-30 21:56:16 UTC
Ai Shun wrote:
Oh good, another person out to tell other people how to live their lives. Make sure you get them to sit down when they pee as well and leave the seat down like a good boy.


An absurdly large overgeneralization of what I am attempting to communicate. Much like an adolescent would do.
Tokclik
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#14 - 2012-03-30 21:56:25 UTC
CCP likes it's booze. True story.
Nicolo da'Vicenza
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#15 - 2012-03-30 21:56:54 UTC
Ninevite wrote:
Those are some quite constructive comments, gents

No.

Also, shut up.
Ninevite
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2012-03-30 21:59:38 UTC
Well, I can tell most of you have never held any real positions of responsibility in your lives
Ai Shun
#17 - 2012-03-30 22:00:23 UTC
Ninevite wrote:
An absurdly large overgeneralization of what I am attempting to communicate. Much like an adolescent would do.


I am not the one trying to dictate to people how they should live their lives. If you want to go present sober at the Party at the Top of the World; feel free. But why enforce your moral code on everyone else?
Meryl SinGarda
Belligerent Underpaid Tactical Team
#18 - 2012-03-30 22:02:31 UTC
No.
Ninevite
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2012-03-30 22:02:50 UTC
Ai Shun wrote:
Ninevite wrote:
An absurdly large overgeneralization of what I am attempting to communicate. Much like an adolescent would do.


I am not the one trying to dictate to people how they should live their lives. If you want to go present sober at the Party at the Top of the World; feel free. But why enforce your moral code on everyone else?


So basically you read my thread, made up an unrelated story loosely related to my post, and then based your response off of the imaginary story you created. Congratulations to you sir
Ai Shun
#20 - 2012-03-30 22:03:06 UTC
Ninevite wrote:
Well, I can tell most of you have never held any real positions of responsibility in your lives


There is a difference between a position of responsibility and attending a social function where you can relax and enjoy yourself in the manner you choose. Even Microsoft Teched has a party, good times and fun for all. Our office has regular social events, drinks in the office after 4pm and a "whatever goes" policy. We, with a small team, manage to support large corporates, run efficiently and have fun doing so.

You need to lighten up and realise that everyone is not like you, nor do they want to be and nor should they be.
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