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Veteran's Day!

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Decian Cor
Stronghelm Corporation
Solyaris Chtonium
#1 - 2013-11-10 16:47:30 UTC
While I am not aware of all the demographics and types of people that play, from what I have heard a majority of EvE players are old[er] :)

So I figure that there has to be at least a few of you who qualify for this post:


To all capsuleers that have served or are currently serving in the Armed Services of their respective nation, today is a day for you!

(I know, I know, different countries have different dates for appreciating their servicemen and women, but it's all the same in my eyes. Today is as good a day as any!)

I'll be enjoying my brewski, and here's to you enjoying yours!

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ElQuirko
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2013-11-10 16:58:00 UTC
For those who don't speak Yank: Remembrance Sunday.

Dodixie > Hek
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#3 - 2013-11-10 17:38:32 UTC
Happy Veterans Day indeed. Indeed.

"He has mounted his hind-legs, and blown crass vapidities through the bowel of his neck."  - Ambrose Bierce on Oscar Wilde's Lecture in San Francisco 1882
ElQuirko
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2013-11-10 17:47:33 UTC
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:
Happy Veterans Day indeed. Indeed.

Those look more like raw recruits than veterans

Dodixie > Hek
Decian Cor
Stronghelm Corporation
Solyaris Chtonium
#5 - 2013-11-10 17:48:45 UTC
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:
Happy Veterans Day indeed. Indeed.



As much as that gives me a chuckle, it was rather uncalled for.

Please, check your sexual fantasies at the door. ;)

This is a thread to appreciate people, not degrade them.

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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#6 - 2013-11-10 18:08:30 UTC
Decian Cor wrote:
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:
Happy Veterans Day indeed. Indeed.



As much as that gives me a chuckle, it was rather uncalled for.

Please, check your sexual fantasies at the door. ;)

This is a thread to appreciate people, not degrade them.



You mis-understand utterly. The military degrades those new recruits with such nonsense.

And I do support our veterans who did serve, as did my father (Colonel in USArmy).

"He has mounted his hind-legs, and blown crass vapidities through the bowel of his neck."  - Ambrose Bierce on Oscar Wilde's Lecture in San Francisco 1882
Decian Cor
Stronghelm Corporation
Solyaris Chtonium
#7 - 2013-11-10 18:23:34 UTC
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:


You mis-understand utterly. The military degrades those new recruits with such nonsense.

And I do support our veterans who did serve, as did my father (Colonel in USArmy).



To be fair, it was easy to mistake your post for one of the try-hard trolls that lurk here in GD.


And you are correct about the nonsense (and some degradation). It happens for 'x' months, then you get over it, or remember it and laugh heartily. Though, in today's world of political correctness and our thin-skinned generation, it's had to be toned down quite a bit due to people taking things to heart. I personally never heard anybody singled out and called a '******' or racially discriminated. Though I will admit, more general and commonly used expletives were used frequently. Lol

Cheers to pops!

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ISD Suvetar
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#8 - 2013-11-10 18:27:32 UTC
Thread moved and trimmed, slightly :)

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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#9 - 2013-11-10 18:30:14 UTC
Decian Cor wrote:
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:


You mis-understand utterly. The military degrades those new recruits with such nonsense.

And I do support our veterans who did serve, as did my father (Colonel in USArmy).



To be fair, it was easy to mistake your post for one of the try-hard trolls that lurk here in GD.


And you are correct about the nonsense (and some degradation). It happens for 'x' months, then you get over it, or remember it and laugh heartily. Though, in today's world of political correctness and our thin-skinned generation, it's had to be toned down quite a bit due to people taking things to heart. I personally never heard anybody singled out and called a '******' or racially discriminated. Though I will admit, more general and commonly used expletives were used frequently. Lol

Cheers to pops!


Discovered today that Youtube has eerily initiated convoluted age verification and other nonsense to even view the clips from "Full Metal Jacket" of R. Lee Ermey.

I wonder if FaceBook (which I left over 3 years ago) has age verification for the beheading videos that are most indeed allowed ?

"He has mounted his hind-legs, and blown crass vapidities through the bowel of his neck."  - Ambrose Bierce on Oscar Wilde's Lecture in San Francisco 1882
Matokin Lemant
#10 - 2013-11-10 18:34:53 UTC
Decian Cor wrote:
Karak Terrel wrote:
In a country where everyone has to serve, no body gives a **** about this days


Then this post is obviously not for you.




Sigh, this is why we can't have nice things. Damned trolls :P



Agreed this day is about respect and to honor those who have/are sreving in the armed forces and the couness ones who paid with there lives so people like that can even post on sights like this.

Think its not a big deal go spend some time in North Korea or China and see how bad it is not to hae complete freedom of speech... and other thingd we take for granted.

For the record I am Canadian, but that shouldn't change anything.
Decian Cor
Stronghelm Corporation
Solyaris Chtonium
#11 - 2013-11-10 18:36:38 UTC  |  Edited by: Decian Cor
Edit: insert quote

Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:
Decian Cor wrote:
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:


You mis-understand utterly. The military degrades those new recruits with such nonsense.

And I do support our veterans who did serve, as did my father (Colonel in USArmy).



To be fair, it was easy to mistake your post for one of the try-hard trolls that lurk here in GD.


And you are correct about the nonsense (and some degradation). It happens for 'x' months, then you get over it, or remember it and laugh heartily. Though, in today's world of political correctness and our thin-skinned generation, it's had to be toned down quite a bit due to people taking things to heart. I personally never heard anybody singled out and called a '******' or racially discriminated. Though I will admit, more general and commonly used expletives were used frequently. Lol

Cheers to pops!


Discovered today that Youtube has eerily initiated convoluted age verification and other nonsense to even view the clips from "Full Metal Jacket" of R. Lee Ermey.

I wonder if FaceBook (which I left over 3 years ago) has age verification for the beheading videos that are most indeed allowed ?



That is another topic entirely.

Though I will say it is rather odd that people can allow that type of behavior and content to be spread all over the website that their children are on.

And you'd think with all this exposure and desensitization that people would actually have THICKER skin. Not the case.

Some people say the world works in mysterious ways, but it's really just them.

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Matokin Lemant
#12 - 2013-11-10 18:41:10 UTC
Decian Cor wrote:
That is another topic entirely.

Though I will say it is rather odd that people can allow that type of behavior and content to be spread all over the website that their children are on.

And you'd think with all this exposure and desensitization that people would actually have THICKER skin. Not the case.

Some people say the world works in mysterious ways, but it's really just them.


I don't think it has to do with thick skin or the like... I would rather say it's a matter of respect.
Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
#13 - 2013-11-11 07:32:44 UTC
Matokin Lemant wrote:
Decian Cor wrote:
That is another topic entirely.

Though I will say it is rather odd that people can allow that type of behavior and content to be spread all over the website that their children are on.

And you'd think with all this exposure and desensitization that people would actually have THICKER skin. Not the case.

Some people say the world works in mysterious ways, but it's really just them.


I don't think it has to do with thick skin or the like... I would rather say it's a matter of respect.


Was called a lot worst during my time in the military.

But, the important part is, that those people were respectful towards me and had earned my respect.

From my perspective, we did this to test people to see what they could take, and if they could give it back.

Now, I work with a number of people that try this to me, but cry to high Heaven when I give it back.

Surrender is still your slightly less painful option.
Graygor
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#14 - 2013-11-11 07:58:40 UTC
Marie Hartinez wrote:
Was called a lot worst during my time in the military.

But, the important part is, that those people were respectful towards me and had earned my respect.

From my perspective, we did this to test people to see what they could take, and if they could give it back.

Now, I work with a number of people that try this to me, but cry to high Heaven when I give it back.


Damn right.

When i did my basic and then office training we got called everything by the sergeant instructors, especially since we wanted to be officers... they lay it on extra then. Shocked

All this did was help me develop a skin as thick as an elephant. Stood me well in that while the idea of being hollered at by my old sergeant, being shouted at and threatened by mere rich people is like having attacked by a butterfly. Lol

Still, stay safe to my former comrades in arms.

"I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." - Kenneth O'Hara

"I dont think that can happen, you can see Gray has his invuln field on in his portrait." - Commissar "Cake" Kate
Kyseth
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#15 - 2013-11-11 17:53:00 UTC
o7
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
#16 - 2013-11-11 19:19:41 UTC
o7, veterans!

This is a good chance for everybody to remember the people that came back from deployment physically disabled or with PTSD. (PTSD is a physical neurological condition, not a psychological condition, btw. People with PTSD are not wusses, they're people with neurological damage).

As the old slogan used to go, "Don't forget, hire a vet!"

Matokin Lemant
#17 - 2013-11-11 20:09:26 UTC
Khergit Deserters wrote:
o7, veterans!

This is a good chance for everybody to remember the people that came back from deployment physically disabled or with PTSD. (PTSD is a physical neurological condition, not a psychological condition, btw. People with PTSD are not wusses, they're people with neurological damage).

As the old slogan used to go, "Don't forget, hire a vet!"



Normandy in Newfoundland

Not really specifically dealing with PTSD I really like the above song (and accompanying video) as it shows/represents how the horrors of war can often stay with a someone long after they are discharged and the war(s) are long over.
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#18 - 2013-11-11 20:39:08 UTC
Here's the place to send money that has probably done more for PTSD Vets than any other organization I know:

http://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/military.html

(yes, that's THE David Lynch)

"He has mounted his hind-legs, and blown crass vapidities through the bowel of his neck."  - Ambrose Bierce on Oscar Wilde's Lecture in San Francisco 1882
Matokin Lemant
#19 - 2013-11-11 20:41:09 UTC
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:
Here's the place to send money that has probably done more for PTSD Vets than any other organization I know:

http://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/military.html

(yes, that's THE David Lynch)


Definitely a worth wile cause imo
BLACK-STAR
#20 - 2013-11-11 21:03:46 UTC
o7 Solute to all veterans and those currently deployed.

Here is Marlene Dietrich: Lili Marlene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPUMAFhfRHk, original here. Enjoy.
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