Session Start: Thu Aug 18 00:00:00 2011 Session Ident: #nationstates 01[00:05] * Madhattersinjeans (mibbit@cpc6-dund13-2-0-cust265.sgyl.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates [00:05] join #nationstates_Q&A' [00:06] <+CrazyGirl> I think you're missing a / [00:07] yeah i mighta copypasta'd wrong 01[00:07] * Carta (mibbit@pool-72-68-72-32.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 02[00:07] <@Firefury> Keep in mind guys, there's still 13 hours to go time =p [00:08] :D 01[00:09] * Kaenei (Kaenei@host81-129-254-113.range81-129.btcentralplus.com) has joined #nationstates 01[00:09] * maxh (~maxh@c-98-230-51-109.hsd1.fl.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates 01[00:09] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 42 [00:10] *tumbleweed rolls in the background* [00:10] OPERATION : RETURN completed. 01[00:12] * Madhattersinjeans (mibbit@cpc6-dund13-2-0-cust265.sgyl.cable.virginmedia.com) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[00:12] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 41 01[00:26] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Kaenei 01[00:34] * Carta (mibbit@pool-72-68-72-32.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[00:35] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 40 01[00:53] * +sedgistan (sedge@cpc1-slam5-2-0-cust219.2-4.cable.virginmedia.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[00:54] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 39 01[01:00] * @Kaenei (Kaenei@host81-129-254-113.range81-129.btcentralplus.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[01:00] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 38 01[01:07] * BazAFK (~BAZ@60-240-188-70.static.tpgi.com.au) has joined #nationstates 01[01:08] * Kaenei (~Kaenei@host81-129-254-113.range81-129.btcentralplus.com) has joined #nationstates 01[01:08] * BazAFK is now known as Bazalonia 01[01:08] * Bazalonia (~BAZ@60-240-188-70.static.tpgi.com.au) Quit (Registered) 01[01:08] * Bazalonia (~BAZ@Bazag.will-frag-for-food.gamesurge) has joined #nationstates [01:09] yo 03[01:09] * Indy yawns, drops a bunch of odst's on Baz's head. 01[01:10] * Siggy (~hermitguy@c-24-9-84-123.hsd1.co.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates [01:10] Wat up Spartans? [01:10] just ate, might miss the appointment in hell [01:10] they aren't spartans, Baz. god. [01:10] Oh, Reach was spartans [01:10] nvm [01:10] yeah [01:11] ODSTs are just suicidal schumks [01:11] schmuks, even. [01:11] What up Suicidal Shmucks [01:11] ? 03[01:12] * Indy shrugs 03[01:14] * Indy got a cheap copy of ODST when buying a charger for zee xbox controller battery 01[01:15] * Jeanne_Le_Poney (~akahoshi@p4FE04D31.dip.t-dialin.net) has joined #nationstates 01[01:18] * Firefury is now known as Reppy|IDLE 01[01:19] * Bazalonia (~BAZ@Bazag.will-frag-for-food.gamesurge) Quit (Read error: EOF from client) 01[01:26] * Kaenei (~Kaenei@host81-129-254-113.range81-129.btcentralplus.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[01:26] * sedgistan (~sedgistan@31.106.183.41) has joined #nationstates 01[01:28] * Bazalonia (~chatzilla@60-240-188-70.static.tpgi.com.au) has joined #nationstates [01:28] yo [01:29] Katt^Vossyr: Pink Abomination got stuck: http://steamcommunity.com/id/bazag/screenshot/559791378164457621?tab=public [01:30] wtf [01:30] I'm spending on healthcare now [01:30] argh liberals [01:31] http://www.nationstates.net/nation=arthropoda_ingens/detail=government look at this. Such a horrid spread :( 01[01:34] * ChanServ sets mode: +v sedgistan 01[01:40] * +sedgistan (~sedgistan@31.106.183.41) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[01:43] * Tchandra (mibbit@64.62.228.82) has joined #nationstates 03[01:44] * Tchandra (mibbit@64.62.228.82) has left #nationstates 01[01:48] * StGeorge (~androirc@82.132.248.180) Quit (Quit: NS.) 03[01:49] * Bazalonia prods Katt^Vossyr [01:55] hey mov [01:55] they put the lonesome road achievements up 01[01:57] * StGeorge (IceChat7@94.196.223.220.threembb.co.uk) has joined #nationstates 01[02:11] * Iu (~Kajal@S010600259c2a19fd.vc.shawcable.net) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[02:15] * Kajal (~Kajal@S010600259c2a19fd.vc.shawcable.net) has joined #nationstates [03:02] http://steamcommunity.com/id/bazag/screenshot/559791378164457621?tab=public <--- The Pink Abomination Platform 01[03:34] * Doc_evilonavich (~doc.evilo@cust234-99.nwewn.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[03:36] * Doc_evilonavich (~doc.evilo@cust234-99.nwewn.com) has joined #nationstates [03:37] who on earth is Firefury? [03:39] Reppy. [03:40] ah 01[03:49] * Bazalonia (~chatzilla@60-240-188-70.static.tpgi.com.au) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[04:00] * Shanix (mibbit@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates 01[04:08] * sedgistan (sedge@135.61.113.87.dyn.plus.net) has joined #nationstates 01[04:08] * ChanServ sets mode: +v sedgistan 01[04:24] * Shanix (mibbit@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[04:24] * StGeorge (IceChat7@94.196.223.220.threembb.co.uk) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[04:25] * StGeorge (IceChat7@94.196.223.220.threembb.co.uk) has joined #nationstates 01[04:29] * Siggy (~hermitguy@c-24-9-84-123.hsd1.co.comcast.net) Quit (Quit: Curse you X!) 01[04:31] * Shanix (mibbit@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates 01[04:32] * Daniel_Wagner (d@cpc4-newt21-0-0-cust765.newt.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates 01[04:40] * James|Midlonia (~din626@host86-181-118-244.range86-181.btcentralplus.com) has joined #nationstates 01[04:42] * Knoot|AFK is now known as Knoot 01[04:42] * Unibot (~Unibot@xplr-ts-t11-208-114-146-189.barrettxplore.com) has joined #nationstates 01[04:43] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 44 [04:44] man i wish you could leave comments on stuff in the steam store at times [04:44] just so i could write "hahahah NO." on the mw3 page [04:49] I rise from my slumber 01[04:52] * Jeanne_Le_Poney (~akahoshi@p4FE04D31.dip.t-dialin.net) Quit (Quit: o/` Shoo be doo, shoo shoo be doo o/`) 01[04:52] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 43 01[05:00] * StGeorge (IceChat7@94.196.223.220.threembb.co.uk) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[05:00] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 42 [05:10] Yam: You know you want to. [05:12] James here? [05:12] http://www.economist.com/blogs/bagehot/2011/08/civil-disorder-and-looting-hits-britain-0&fsrc=nwl <-- Good reading for him if he is 01[05:12] * Meowfoundland (mibbit@c220-237-110-223.fernt3.vic.optusnet.com.au) has joined #nationstates [05:14] join #nationstates_Q&A 01[05:14] * sedge (~sedgistan@211.71.125.91.rb4.adsl.brightview.com) has joined #nationstates 01[05:14] * ChanServ sets mode: +v sedge 01[05:14] * Meowfoundland (mibbit@c220-237-110-223.fernt3.vic.optusnet.com.au) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[05:15] * +sedgistan (sedge@135.61.113.87.dyn.plus.net) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[05:23] * Meowfoundland (mibbit@c220-237-110-223.fernt3.vic.optusnet.com.au) has joined #nationstates 01[05:27] * NobleSpiz[NB] (~chatzilla@cpc1-gran1-0-0-cust190.12-1.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates 01[05:30] * NobleSpiz[NB]_ (~chatzilla@cpc1-gran1-0-0-cust190.12-1.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates 01[05:32] * NobleSpiz[NB] (~chatzilla@cpc1-gran1-0-0-cust190.12-1.cable.virginmedia.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[05:32] * NobleSpiz[NB]_ is now known as NobleSpiz[NB] 01[05:34] * Bazalonia (~chatzilla@60-240-188-70.static.tpgi.com.au) has joined #nationstates 03[05:35] * Katt^Vossyr punches Baz in greeting. 03[05:35] * Bazalonia spreads hugs, love and brutal murder [05:35] Just popping in to say Hi and Bye" [05:36] http://steamcommunity.com/id/bazag/screenshot/559791378164457621?tab=public <--- reposts this link just to make sure Katt sees it [05:36] night all 01[05:36] * Bazalonia (~chatzilla@60-240-188-70.static.tpgi.com.au) Quit (Read error: EOF from client) [05:36] godamnit baz -_- 01[05:40] * NobleSpiz[NB] (~chatzilla@cpc1-gran1-0-0-cust190.12-1.cable.virginmedia.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[05:45] * StGeorge (~androirc@82.132.242.216) has joined #nationstates 01[05:52] * NobleSpiz[NB] (~chatzilla@cpc1-gran1-0-0-cust190.12-1.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates 01[06:02] * @Mei_Ikari (Mei@2.27.117.199) Quit (Quit: I got voodoo, I got hoodoo, I got things I ain't even tried!) [06:02] whew [06:03] Dad's ex-wife tried to sabotage the whole "moving out of the shared apartment in time" dealie. [06:03] Now it seems she failed. :p 01[06:05] * sedge is now known as sedgistan 01[06:15] * Minoa-CharlotteRyberg (~chatzilla@host86-160-234-177.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) has joined #nationstates [06:16] Testing %btesting %o123 [06:16] hai [06:16] Testing testing 123 01[06:33] * Meowfoundland (mibbit@c220-237-110-223.fernt3.vic.optusnet.com.au) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[06:38] * the_blaatschapen (~blaatje@5356651D.cm-6-7b.dynamic.ziggo.nl) has joined #nationstates [06:39] ugh, what a crappy username, normally I'd go for Blaatje... but since it's maxchat soon.... [06:39] good... logging is on... time to idle 03[06:40] * the_blaatschapen hugs CrazyGirl 01[06:50] * sedge (sedge@91.125.71.211) has joined #nationstates 01[06:50] * ChanServ sets mode: +v sedge 01[06:50] * +sedgistan (~sedgistan@211.71.125.91.rb4.adsl.brightview.com) Quit (Killed (*.GameSurge.net (Ghost kill on account sedgistan (requested by sedge).))) 01[06:50] * sedge is now known as sedgistan [06:51] <+sedgistan> Heh, CG is out at the moment. You probably won't see her until the MaxChat starts :P 01[06:51] * Minoa-CharlotteRyberg is now known as CharlotteRyberg_ 01[06:51] * CharlotteRyberg_ is now known as Charlotte_Ryberg-Minoa 01[06:52] * Charlotte_Ryberg-Minoa is now known as CharlotteRyberg-Minoa 01[06:54] * StGeorge (~androirc@82.132.242.216) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[07:19] * +sedgistan (sedge@91.125.71.211) Quit (Quit) 01[07:27] * sedgistan (~sedgistan@91.125.71.211) has joined #nationstates 01[07:27] * ChanServ sets mode: +v sedgistan 01[07:37] * NobleSpiz[NB]_ (~chatzilla@cpc1-gran1-0-0-cust190.12-1.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates 01[07:38] * NobleSpiz[NB] (~chatzilla@cpc1-gran1-0-0-cust190.12-1.cable.virginmedia.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[07:38] * NobleSpiz[NB]_ is now known as NobleSpiz[NB] [07:41] Testing testing 123 <-- WHAT? I can't hear you. [07:41] [14:11] James here?[14:11] http://www.economist.com/blogs/bagehot/2011/08/civil-disorder-and-looting-hits-britain-0&fsrc=nwl <-- Good reading for him if he is 01[07:43] * Mahaj (mibbit@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) has joined #nationstates 01[07:45] * +sedgistan (~sedgistan@91.125.71.211) Quit (Ping timeout) [07:45] so I cant get justice, local court office is now closed as part of budget cutbacks :( 01[07:46] * sedgistan (~sedgistan@cpc1-slam5-2-0-cust219.2-4.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates 01[07:46] * ChanServ sets mode: +v sedgistan [07:46] That's small guv'ment for ya [07:48] have to go on a 60-70 mile round trip to reach the suggested alternative court [07:48] Don't you feel better with government out of your way? [07:48] Considering the cuts haven't even begun to bite... I fail to see how your court's gone... [07:49] Government shutdown? [07:49] .... they have, HMCS has started cutting court offices [07:49] they havent been able to close the courts yet so they break the supporting services [07:50] so I cant file my Small Claims Action :( 03[07:50] * James|Midlonia shrugs, the court office here went donkeys years ago [07:50] every county court should have an office, its ridiculous [07:50] whats the point if you cant initiate actions there [07:51] Also, Knoot. The riots are nothing new, everyone's accepted that. What's shocking is the lack of focus, reason, and the fact that the things attacked were almost exclusively private properties and enterprise for looting, rather than an actual greivance. [07:52] oh and the court office for a county court co-located with a Crown Court/High Court of Justice closes at *2*pm [07:52] its ridiculous [07:53] This is what you get when you overpay people with a sense of entitlement. Like judges. [07:53] .... the court office has no judges in it [07:53] its a couple of legal secretaries [07:54] I doubt Il ever see a judge because hel probably just ignore the action [07:54] I have him dead to rights but since Im a student Trading Standards aint interested 01[07:55] * Mahaj2 (mibbit@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) has joined #nationstates 01[07:57] * Mahaj2 (mibbit@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [07:57] Make a stronger case? [07:57] Complain to the Trading Standards Ombudsman? [07:58] Im not sure how it can be much stronger, he told us our tenancy was an Assured Shorthold (which is says on teh contract) and the contract said our deposit would be held by a deposit protection service [07:58] he now tells us hes got the deposit and he doesnt have to protect it [07:58] and wants to charge us for fair wear and tear [07:58] and accuses me of setting fire to my floor [07:58] so its breach of contract and deception [07:59] if it an ASsured Shorthold Tenanacy he does have to protect the deposit under the Housing Act 2004, if its not he still has to protect it according to the terms of the contract :\ [07:59] if it wasnt an AST as he claims due to the rent size hes decieved us [08:04] So why is this going to Trading Standards and not a more general County Court? [08:05] its not going to TS [08:05] already tried them [08:05] I just tried to submit papers to initiate a small claims action for the deposit [08:05] but I cant hand them into the local court due to the being permanently closed for budgetary reasons [08:06] *due to the office 01[08:14] * Mahaj2 (Mahaj@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) has joined #nationstates [08:14] test [08:14] awesome [08:16] can someone kick Mahaj2 for me? thanks 01[08:16] * Mahaj (mibbit@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[08:17] * Knoot is now known as Knoot|AFK 01[08:24] * CharlotteRyberg-Minoa is now known as CharlotteRyberg [08:26] It's because you're on mibbit 01[08:40] * Wied (~Wied@pool-96-240-215-134.spfdma.east.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 01[08:45] * Mahaj2 (Mahaj@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) Quit (Quit) 01[08:45] * sedgistan is now known as sedgistan|away 01[09:00] * Wied is now known as North_Wiedna 01[09:23] * Yamatto (naaaiill@121-73-40-245.cable.telstraclear.net) Quit (Quit: Naaaaaaiiiilllll! I saw a bird. It was pretty. Go kick its ass.) 01[09:23] * Salusa sets mode: +oo CrazyGirl sedgistan|away 01[09:24] * Salusa sets mode: +o Melkor 01[09:37] * North_Wiedna (~Wied@pool-96-240-215-134.spfdma.east.verizon.net) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[09:49] * Wied (~Wied@pool-96-240-215-134.spfdma.east.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 01[09:58] * sedgistan|away is now known as sedgistan 01[10:05] * Jeanne_Le_Poney (~akahoshi@p4FE04E46.dip.t-dialin.net) has joined #nationstates 01[10:10] * @Melkor (~rocknroll@d60-65-214-143.col.wideopenwest.com) Quit (Quit) 01[10:19] * Melkor (~rocknroll@d60-65-214-143.col.wideopenwest.com) has joined #nationstates 01[10:20] * sedgistan sets mode: +o Melkor 01[10:20] * ChanServ sets mode: -o Melkor [10:20] <@sedgistan> bah >_> [10:22] You have no power [10:22] Karma's rules are cramping your style, man 01[10:22] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Melkor [10:22] <@Salusa> But I have the power [10:23] <@Melkor> lol [10:23] <@Salusa> Only normal ops in here can op non-normal ops. 03[10:24] * @Salusa is remembering his semi-advanced IRC skillz. 01[10:31] * Milograd (mibbit@pool-72-68-72-32.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 01[10:33] * Blue_Wolf (mibbit@c-75-67-63-124.hsd1.ma.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates 01[10:34] * Blue_Wolf is now known as Evil_Wolf 01[10:34] * Mab (~Mab@wsip-174-76-144-140.pn.at.cox.net) has joined #nationstates 01[10:35] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 48 [10:39] THE POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR *thunderclap* 03[10:45] * Evil_Wolf yawns 01[10:45] * Mab (~Mab@wsip-174-76-144-140.pn.at.cox.net) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[10:45] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 47 03[10:45] * Milograd yawns. 01[10:47] * Mab (~Mab@wsip-174-76-144-140.pn.at.cox.net) has joined #nationstates 01[10:47] * Reppy|IDLE is now known as Reploid_Productions [10:48] On an unrelated note, anon graffitis alongside random German streets. Talk about turning mainstream. [10:49] :O 01[10:49] * Reploid_Productions changes topic to 'Welcome to NationStates | MAXCHAT! http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=128401 | Channel will be +m for MaxChat, use your nation name and #nationstates_Q&A' [10:52] One thing, didn't do that for the last two. I'm still good for my name, right? 02[10:52] <@Reploid_Productions> Prefer just the nation name for moderator sanity; you KNOW how crazy busy these things get =p 01[10:53] * Ranisath|Ctan (~RanisathC@necrontyr.plus.com) has joined #nationstates [10:56] Reppy you never answered my question. :( [10:56] What's Maxchat? [10:57] Chat with Max Barry [10:57] Pffft! [10:57] Max the Barry comes in and we ask questions. [10:57] It's like [10:57] heavily moderated [10:57] I was fine the last two times dammit. I'm the only one who sets my name up this way :P [10:57] ... What sort of questions? [10:57] the NS equivalent of the sixth coming of Jesus [10:57] Any questions! [10:57] Well. I wouldn't recommend asking him about his penis length. [10:58] Basically Max chat is one of the signs of the End of Times. Prepare yourself. 02[10:58] <@Reploid_Productions> It gets pretty insane though, which is why we use two IRC rooms. If we just left it open and unregulated nothing would get answered because of the OMG BIBLICAL FLOOD OF TEXT! :D [10:58] But any questions that are reasonably sensible in the cultural context of the anglosphere [10:58] Anyone know if he has allergies? [10:58] Reploid_Productions: 4chan's /mu/ did an interview that way. SOME questions were actually answered :-p [10:58] I don [10:58] No point asking him if someone knows already. [10:59] "MAX! HOW DO I MINE FOR FISH?" [10:59] I don't think he'll take medical questions either :P [10:59] Well it is mildly important. [10:59] How I shot web, James? [10:59] I don’t want to kill him with my BURY BARRY IN BERRIES plan. 02[10:59] <@Reploid_Productions> Yeaaah. You can check out the thread for info on the types of questions that are likely to get fielded =p [10:59] Well. The questions are pre-screened by dem nazi mods, anyway. 01[10:59] * Goobergunch is now known as Goobergunchia [11:00] Reppy, it’s okay if I just make a nation called maxh so I can keep my nick, right? [11:00] Nobody's ever complained about me keeping my nick. It's a suggestion, not really a hard and fast rule. 02[11:00] <@Reploid_Productions> Seems a bit silly when you can just type /nick [11:00] But I *like* my nick. 02[11:01] <@Reploid_Productions> And I like my normal nick of Firefury =p 01[11:01] * Jeanne_Le_Poney is now known as Rezo [11:01] I suppose there's no problem with us logging the chat ourselves? [11:01] It is a threat to National Security, Wied [11:01] U_U 02[11:01] <@Reploid_Productions> Not at all. I've got mine set to log as well, which I'll pretty up for posting online after the chat [11:01] In b4 black helicopters [11:02] Always a fun ride. [11:02] Wied: Of course not. I supposed there’s no problem with you getting anonymously garroted in a hotel room? 01[11:02] * Wied is now known as North_Wiedna [11:03] Kinky [11:03] :| oh u [11:03] Erotic asphyxiation ftw 01[11:03] * Freet (~Freethink@cpc3-clif4-0-0-cust309.12-4.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates [11:04] A little erotic asphyxiation never killed anyone... [11:04] I bet it has. [11:04] Booom [11:04] It has. [11:04] David Carradine doesn't count [11:04] You would arrive on that... [11:04] That happens if you don't know sign language to use your safeword. [11:05] Yay, Freet. [11:06] It is likely. [11:06] Clearly pyschological. 03[11:07] * Rezo continues to work hard on phrasing his question in a way that isn't ridiculously creepy [11:14] This isn't a problem I think most people have :P 03[11:14] * Rezo isn't most people. [11:14] Kinky [11:15] Ooh, I should ask what his kinks are. [11:15] It'll be chickens. [11:15] Ask him what he thinks about people ruthlessly stealing his name. [11:15] He stole my name dammit. [11:16] I'd make fun of these questions, but [11:16] What is your favorite beer? [11:16] You keep some seriously old logs around, Goobergunchia [11:17] Have you really every been so far as decided to use even go want to do look more like? [11:17] >_> [11:17] Goober is seriously old [11:17] Seriously :P 02[11:17] <@Reploid_Productions> Goober is older than I am, I think :P [11:17] Nah [11:17] May 2003 [11:18] No, Goober IS old. 02[11:18] <@Reploid_Productions> You joined after I did? o.O [11:18] Goober is the physical manifestation of the concept “old”. :P [11:18] Jan. 28th, 2003, niggas 02[11:19] <@Reploid_Productions> March 2003 here XD [11:19] dec 28 3002. Y'all old fuckers. [11:19] 2003, rather. eek 03[11:19] * Goobergunchia remembers looking up to all of the March '03 nations when he first joined [11:19] Feb 2011 [11:19] ;_; [11:19] I AM FROM THE FUTURE. [11:19] Feb 2004 :/ [11:19] dat's young [11:19] Heh, April 2005. I'm in the middle I suppose 01[11:20] * Shanix2 (mibbit@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [11:21] Mhm. Summer rain 03[11:21] * Rezo watches fishes swiming past his window 02[11:21] * @Reploid_Productions remembers all the 2002 and January/February 2003 nations bemoaning the March 2003 newbie flood XD [11:21] I AM FROM THE FUTURE. <-- only when you forget to take your tablets 03[11:21] * Milograd doesn't understand why it seems like there are so many March 03 nations. :/ [11:22] It was a good vintage 02[11:23] <@Reploid_Productions> I think March 2003 must have been about the time Nationstates got widespread enough to bring in a ton of new nations right about then [11:23] I feel so new. @_@ [11:23] ^ [11:23] e_e 02[11:23] <@Reploid_Productions> I mean, usage spiked early on, but it was still growing at a kinda exponential rate then =p [11:23] Dec 24th, 2003 here 02[11:23] <@Reploid_Productions> (Keep in mind: prior to themove to Jolt we had over 120k nations) [11:24] Damn Jolt [11:24] Wow, really? O _ o [11:24] Yep [11:24] We don't even have that many now. :/ [11:24] Well we're going to get 120k back here. 01[11:24] * Shanix2 (mibbit@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [11:24] Server crashed every 2 minutes [11:24] Threads deleted after 3 months unless archived [11:24] What was the highest, in terms of nations, that NS has ever hit and when was that? [11:24] about 150 k, sometime in 1003 [11:24] hopefully a majority of them will be literate, charlotterrberg :P 02[11:25] <@Reploid_Productions> Mm... I know somebody's got those stats somewhere [11:25] Salusa. 01[11:26] * Freet (~Freethink@cpc3-clif4-0-0-cust309.12-4.cable.virginmedia.com) Quit (Read error: EOF from client) 01[11:28] * Spartzerium (~Spartz@udp283509uds.hawaiiantel.net) has joined #nationstates [11:29] <@sedgistan> Texas record them. There's some graphs here: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=99514 [11:29] Good old Texas, keeper of numbers and other stuff too. 03[11:30] * Rezo loves dat jolt drop [11:30] There we go then. Peak was 160k. We're at about 90k now. [11:31] Lets advertise on 4chan 01[11:31] * Knoot|AFK is now known as Knoot [11:31] Lets shoot ourselves in the foot! [11:31] Fairly certain you'd be banned for that [11:31] Hey, 4chan would improve the quality of NSG activity by an order of magnitude [11:31] hah 03[11:32] * Rezo is dead serious [11:32] Hoi Blaatschapen [11:32] Hmm, a whole new generation of raiders...the *Channers. It will put the Farkers to shame. [11:32] I still think its a bad idea, mind you. [11:32] 4chan used to run a rainding region, I think [11:33] It did but not as much lulz as trolling [11:33] And the rain continues [11:33] Storm here 03[11:33] * Rezo prods knoot. "You're getting flooded, too?' [11:33] I guess its the same stormfront [11:33] ah [11:33] So that's a yes [11:34] Just plain miserable here. [11:34] Now there's an idea [11:34] Advertise NS on stormfront [11:34] :D [11:34] The drain on my balcony is overflowing, the sky is a nice apocalyptic grey highlighted by lightning. And I'm supposed to go travelling in an hour or so [11:34] Neat [11:34] Is Stormfront actually international? [11:34] No. 02[11:34] <@Reploid_Productions> Rezo- we get enough Nazis and wannabe Nazis every summer as is 01[11:34] * Alevuss (mibbit@pool-71-184-39-245.bstnma.east.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates [11:35] HEIL REPLOID'S ASS! [11:35] What? You don't look forward to another Nazi War, Reploid? [11:35] We should advertise on ponychan [11:35] For some reason I assumed it was a European thing but apparently it's American [11:35] In fairness, stormfront general discussions are... barely distinguishable from NSG. [11:36] A mildly stronger slant re: racism, but that's pretty mjuch it. [11:36] everything else? VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL [11:36] You're active there? [11:36] No. [11:37] But I peek every few months or so [11:37] Kinky [11:37] To be fair, Geenstijl is usually pretty bad in terms of commenters but its stories aren't usually openly racist. >.> [11:37] And it's somehow become a main source of news for me [11:37] whatever THAT is 05[11:37] -ChanServ- User with nick Kyro does not exist. 03[11:38] * Rezo has said for years that you're turning into the rightiest right the dutch have to offer! 05[11:38] -ChanServ- Kryozerkia is already on the #nationstates_Q&A user list (with access 200). [11:38] Lies 05[11:38] -ChanServ- Added Flib to the #nationstates_Q&A user list with access 200. [11:39] Your future is the PVV! [11:40] Don't fight it. You know it's the truth. [11:40] The PVV sucks [11:40] Buncha hypocrites [11:40] Hm. [11:40] With programme items like administrative detention and strong assimilationist stance on the integration of immigrants into Dutch society, <--- Wiki on the PVV. [11:40] Knoot: I want Dutch goodies. [11:40] They voted for the latest EU support package after fulminating against it for hours "to prevent liberals from getting into power" [11:41] Rezo: "strong assimilationist stance" = refering to mosques as "hate palaces" 01[11:41] * StGeorge (IceChat7@94.197.142.108.threembb.co.uk) has joined #nationstates 01[11:41] * Alevuss (mibbit@pool-71-184-39-245.bstnma.east.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[11:42] * Katsumi is now known as Katsumi[Sleep] 03[11:42] * maxh (~maxh@c-98-230-51-109.hsd1.fl.comcast.net) has left #nationstates 01[11:42] * maxh (~maxh@c-98-230-51-109.hsd1.fl.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates 03[11:42] * Evil_Wolf yawns [11:42] I'm not sure when inciting racial hatred and integration became the same thing [11:43] Or how consistently referring to white people as Dutch and immigrants as the nationality of their grandparents is going to accomplish this assimilationist goal [11:43] What about white immigrants? 01[11:43] * Rezo (~akahoshi@p4FE04E46.dip.t-dialin.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [11:43] Wilders is married to one. 01[11:44] * Rezo (~akahoshi@p4FE04E46.dip.t-dialin.net) has joined #nationstates [11:44] So really it’s more a matter of “it’s all right if you’re all white”? 03[11:44] * Rezo stabs his stupid computer [11:44] Yes their programme is about stopping muslim or non-western immigration [11:44] Anyway, what was your reaction I didn't catch because this machine hates lightning? [11:45] I did a little rant [11:45] query pl0x. I mean, I did it all to bait you :-p [11:45] [20:40] They voted for the latest EU support package after fulminating against it for hours "to prevent liberals from getting into power"[20:40] Rezo: "strong assimilationist stance" = refering to mosques as "hate palaces" [11:45] [20:41] I'm not sure when inciting racial hatred and integration became the same thing[20:42] Or how consistently referring to white people as Dutch and immigrants as the nationality of their grandparents is going to accomplish this assimilationist goal [11:45] Ah [11:45] So basically, wiki trolls. As expected [11:46] what is occurring? [11:47] and is #nationstates_q&a for those wanting to ask questions? or where max chat will actually happen? [11:47] The former [11:47] This is going to be +m when max gets here [11:47] ah 02[11:48] <@Reploid_Productions> Basically to keep things readable in here so Max doesn't have to try and find questions through a flood of chatter in here =p [11:48] lol [11:48] While we try to bait one or two usually not-IRC people into becoming permanent residents, considering #nationstates' slow but steady decline in numbers and activity [11:49] Oh sure 03[11:49] * Rezo remembers when this channel had around forty regulars :/ [11:49] Anyway this weather's pretty bad [11:49] I'm hearing 6 dead in Belgium [11:49] damn [11:49] wat [11:49] Because of WEATHER!? [11:49] ouch [11:49] and I thought Dorset had it bad [11:49] and severe flooding in south NL 02[11:49] <@Reploid_Productions> Dude, weather can kill in a wide variety of ways =p 01[11:49] * Webster (~Webster@2001:470:1f06:664::2) has joined #nationstates [11:50] Yes, Reppy, but it’s still crazy. [11:50] Not quite that bad here... though I live in the middle of a hill. Further downtown, eh... [11:50] A tent collapsing during a pop festival 03[11:50] * StGeorge is glad he isn't the only one who calls Belgium South Netherlands =P [11:50] Knoot still views them as rebels against the crown [11:50] which crown? 01[11:50] * Zek\Shanix (ZekShanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [11:50] ... The dutch, obviously [11:51] uploaded from a phone: http://youtu.be/67ZqrigZdv8 01[11:51] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 53 [11:51] ah [11:51] But Belgium has delicious chocolate. [11:51] fair enough then [11:51] bah 03[11:51] * StGeorge dislikes the Hannoverians [11:51] click. srsly. 01[11:52] * Shanix (mibbit@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[11:52] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 52 [11:52] I'm impressed some of them are actually prepared for rain. [11:52] is that noise.... the rain? [11:52] yes [11:53] O.O [11:53] Considering the temperature and weather about fifteen minutes before the deluge started [11:53] Down to normal rain, no longer a deluge, mind [11:53] why has that vid got so many dislikes? [11:54] Because people died at that festival tonight [11:54] People dislike the rain fucking up their festivals? 01[11:54] * Flibbleites (~Flibbleit@c-71-59-174-244.hsd1.wa.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates [11:54] and everyone there is still lulz, unaware of the situation [11:54] ah 01[11:54] * Reploid_Productions sets mode: +o Flibbleites [11:54] That's my guess at least [11:55] Btw since I'll be travelling, is there any good IRC app for an iphone? [11:55] AndroIRC I use [11:55] Colloquy? [11:55] it's free [11:55] and all right [11:55] but fucks up on PMs somethimes [11:55] Isn't AndroIRC for android? Just a guess [11:55] AndroIRC sounds like Android, not iPhone. [11:55] yeah [11:55] bah [11:55] Colloquy is for iPhone. [11:55] Just guessing by the name [11:55] I’m pretty sure it’s free. [11:55] I'll go check it out, thanks! 03[11:55] * StGeorge needs to read posts properly [11:56] Where are you going, Knoot? [11:56] Folks. They've got a gig at a monestary and I'm being picked up after. [11:56] Ah. [11:57] Hey, can you get me some Dutch goodies? Specifically ink. [11:57] <@CrazyGirl> We have good ink? 01[11:58] * Glen-Rhodes (~hierocles@cblmdm72-240-131-217.buckeyecom.net) has joined #nationstates [11:58] I wonder the same thing as CrazyGirl [11:58] It seems strange. 01[11:58] * Knoot is now known as NekoKnoot [11:58] wat [11:58] http://www.marcuslink.com/pens/ink/images/akkerman/Akkerman-02x350.jpg [11:58] That. I want it. [11:59] You want...ink? 03[11:59] * NekoKnoot suddenly has his hairs stand up straight, claws coming out. There's hissing too. [11:59] Kinky 01[11:59] * NekoKnoot is now known as Knoot 01[11:59] * Zek\Shanix is now known as Shanix [11:59] Evil_Wolf: What’s kinky about wanting ink? [11:59] Anyway that ink is kinda weird [11:59] If I knew where to get it I could help [11:59] Hm. I wonder why my authserv account works on #WAElites but not in #nationstates o.O 03[12:00] * Knoot hisssssssses [12:00] Knoot: P.W. Akkerman. [12:00] lol [12:00] That shop is in The Hague I'm afraid [12:00] ohh a Royal seal [12:01] fancy [12:01] Oh, hah. I thought it was a chain. [12:01] The netherlands are a small country, surely you can bike the distance [12:01] http://www.pw-akkerman.nl/ [12:01] That’s in Dutch. Then again, Dutch and English are both just bad German. :P [12:01] They have pictures of them selling pens to ministers [12:01] English is bad german having kinky sex with french. [12:02] Kinky? [12:02] Call +3170-3462264 and order [12:02] I'm sure the persons there speak English [12:02] Which is why it's such a ludicrous language - mixing germanic and romance languages. pft. [12:02] International calls are EXPENSIVE. 01[12:02] * Katsumi[Sleep] (~Katsumi@218-215-7-178.people.net.au) Quit (Ping timeout) [12:02] So is this ink [12:02] Well anything bought in that shop is bound to be expensive too 01[12:02] * Naivetry (~lirantha@cpe-71-72-32-11.neo.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [12:02] <@CrazyGirl> Hai Nai [12:02] hey :) [12:02] Sup Naivetry? :D 03[12:03] * @sedgistan waves [12:03] <@CrazyGirl> Did ya tell Kandy bout it? He might like it too? [12:03] Shops that pride themselves on being the exclusive supplier of pens and products to the House of Orange-Nassau tend to be [12:03] was just about to text him, actually. [12:03] <@CrazyGirl> cool [12:03] Everyone is here it seems...except everyone who isn't [12:03] ^wonderful C: [12:03] also Max. [12:03] The ink is only 16€50, which is about average for ink. [12:03] <@CrazyGirl> Brilliant, Wolfie ;) [12:04] I do strive [12:04] I'm not travelling to the other side of the country, a train journey which would cost me at least 40 euros not to mention an entire day, to save you an international call :P 03[12:04] * @CrazyGirl gives a cookie [12:04] Knoot: Ugh, FINE. 03[12:04] * Evil_Wolf OM NOM NOM [12:04] :P [12:05] Well. Knoot could call them locally, in-country, and do max' order for max. 02[12:05] * @Reploid_Productions doublechecks that she knows how to voice/devoice users in here for the chat 01[12:05] * ChanServ sets mode: +v Kajal 05[12:05] -ChanServ- Voiced users in #nationstates. 01[12:05] * ChanServ sets mode: -v Kajal 05[12:05] -ChanServ- Devoiced users in #nationstates. 02[12:05] <@Reploid_Productions> Okay, good. [12:07] I could just speak really quickly... [12:07] English wont be their first language 03[12:07] * @CrazyGirl holds out the ductape 01[12:08] * Webster is now known as Tseaby 01[12:08] * Knootoss (~knootoss@ip215-43-208-87.adsl2.static.versatel.nl) has joined #nationstates 03[12:08] * StGeorge declares OP tyranny and starts a lawsuit to get Kajal damages [12:08] =p 01[12:08] * JustGuy (~Guy@bzq-79-177-201-174.red.bezeqint.net) has joined #nationstates 01[12:08] * Brandy (~orali@Sawa.plays-countar-skript.gamesurge) has joined #nationstates [12:09] how ya doing JustGuy? 01[12:09] * tupelope (tupelope@c-69-140-227-109.hsd1.md.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates [12:09] <@CrazyGirl> Oooh, more gameplayers 01[12:09] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 58 [12:09] JustGuy Too? [12:09] <@sedgistan> tooooo many people... [12:09] ’Cause it’s the first of May, first of May... [12:09] Not enough people! [12:10] Knoot: Test 02[12:10] <@Reploid_Productions> Sedge, this is still nuthin'! [12:10] Say [12:10] <@sedgistan> So I can't start the purge? :P 02[12:10] <@Reploid_Productions> We usually top out for a MaxChat over 100 people in here =p [12:10] >gameplayers [12:10] Woot ok this works 03[12:10] * JustGuy doesn't understand why there isn't nickname registration on this stupid server 02[12:11] <@Reploid_Productions> There's account registration instead 01[12:11] * America_of_Tomorrow (~America_o@cpe-71-79-254-16.columbus.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [12:11] lol [12:11] Because it's a stupid network, really. 01[12:11] * Hornopolis (mibbit@pool-72-66-7-247.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 01[12:11] * Mahaj (Mahaj@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) has joined #nationstates [12:11] o/ [12:11] Hey Carta. [12:11] o/ [12:11] so i made it here! 03[12:11] * Knoot goes back to hissing at Glen-Rhodes [12:11] Indeed 03[12:11] * Rezo would much rather be on a network with nickserv, but isn't in charge 02[12:11] <@Reploid_Productions> Hey guys! [12:11] Hi again Reppy. [12:11] ohai [12:12] Knootoss: Are you a cat or just a wierd hissing person? [12:12] Both [12:12] And neither [12:12] ... So, a furry? 01[12:12] * Mahaj (Mahaj@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) Quit (Quit) 03[12:12] * Evil_Wolf coughs *furries* [12:12] There's account registration instead <---- Yep, I know. Registered the account Guy ages ago, but I want the nick! [12:12] I am Schroedingers Cat [12:12] ... says the wolf [12:12] Heh. [12:12] Point well taken 01[12:12] * Hornopolis is now known as Bunnicula [12:12] GameSurge is taking forever to send me my registration info. 01[12:13] * frattastan (~frattasta@93-42-167-149.ip87.fastwebnet.it) has joined #nationstates [12:13] Hey Rezo. [12:13] >dat explosion just now [12:13] How long until His Maxness? 01[12:13] * Mahaj (Mahaj@ip98-169-73-153.dc.dc.cox.net) has joined #nationstates [12:13] about 45 minutes [12:13] His Maxness. <3 02[12:13] <@Reploid_Productions> About 45 minutes by my clock [12:13] Maxine [12:13] i will not mess up now! [12:13] The FRA is invading [12:13] Everyone read his new book yet? [12:14] No. [12:14] 47 minutes =p [12:14] :\ [12:14] <@CrazyGirl> Get your buddies on too, Wolfie [12:14] |: [12:14] Meh that's right when I'm leaving. Ah well. That's what the phone IRC is for 02[12:14] <@Reploid_Productions> At about T-minus 10 minutes we'll be turning +m on in here and directing conversation over to the Q&A room [12:14] wolfie has no buddies [12:14] ^ [12:14] :< [12:14] Knoot: leave early, log in via phone early [12:14] lol [12:14] I only have Comrades :P [12:14] Even better. [12:14] so, while I would love to boast now that my defense mission succeeded today... :-/ [12:15] Reploid_Productions: in b4 lots of confused people join within those ten minutes and don't get it :-p [12:15] Yuck, I think it's time to spray some pesticides. The bugs are starting to come into my apartment for winter. -_- [12:15] Rezo, there's little point in standing in an abandoned rural rain soaked station for an hour... in the dark and in the rain... for a longer time than I have to! 03[12:15] * StGeorge sneaks in an rp thread link around the horde of gameplayers http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=134125 [12:15] Anyway, that means we have only 10 minutes to turn people into regulars [12:15] xD stgeorge [12:16] only the important people RP, StGeorge. [12:16] Everyone knows that. [12:16] And then there are people who hate roleplayers! [12:16] lol [12:16] And deny they exist [12:16] If that's what you call yourselves nowadays... [12:16] I wouldn't mention anyone in particular, that'd be up to Glen-Rhodes [12:16] Btw, I'm surprised that there's been a forum announcement for weeks, but... No news posts for folks who don't frequent the forums. None whatsoever. huh? [12:16] By the way the peck and feathers are right behind me [12:17] Rezo: Those people don’t matter. [12:17] [20:15] And deny they exist >> lolwat? [12:17] JustGuy no like us RP'ers. ; - ; [12:17] Stgeorge people do that. [12:17] We're like blacks. [12:17] in the fities [12:17] *fifties [12:17] bwahahahha. [12:17] Life Value, really StGeorge, really? [12:17] ;) [12:17] It would be rude to mention that someone in this channel refers in his arguments to "real life" and "fake life", when talking about Rpers [12:17] hey ctan [12:17] Wouldn't it, Glen-Rhodes? [12:18] I say Knoot and Glen-Rhodes ask Max about his opinion on Biological Weapons. xD [12:18] lol [12:18] seconded 01[12:18] * southernbellz (mibbit@67.239.230.65) has joined #nationstates [12:18] hey sb! 03[12:18] * JustGuy doesn't have a question... 03[12:18] * Naivetry waves at SB [12:18] if knoot won't I will [12:18] I wouldn't mention anyone in particular, that'd be up to Glen-Rhodes [12:18] Naivetry! :D [12:18] what's that? [12:18] southernbellz! :D [12:18] G-R, ask Max about his opinion of Biological Weapons. :D [12:19] Well [12:19] yep, Mahaj, I'm here too. :P [12:19] omg omg omg omg [12:19] @Ctan: yup. gotta get guys off contributing somehow. I rp a nation with a large and feckless population =p [12:19] It'd be nice if you'd repeat your earlier comments about roleplayers and II here :D [12:19] I’ll ask him if he believes there are certain circumstances in which anti-government violence is justifiable. [12:19] lol 01[12:19] * butmanland (mibbit@c-76-16-88-89.hsd1.il.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates [12:19] Eh. If I can ask two question, why not? [12:19] Stgeorge, you need to enslave moar blacks 01[12:19] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 64 [12:19] @Knoot: What about II? >:\ [12:19] lol [12:19] they are like 0 on your contributionscalle. 01[12:19] * Old_Erisia (~chatzilla@c-68-58-135-207.hsd1.in.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates [12:19] Knootoss: That roleplayers aren't bound by WA resolution? :\ [12:19] *scale [12:19] I enslave Erisians =p [12:19] when does this naxchat start? 01[12:19] * tupelope (tupelope@c-69-140-227-109.hsd1.md.comcast.net) Quit (Quit) [12:19] I'll ask Max what he thinks of Max [12:19] Glen-Rhodes, I'd say they are [12:19] II is awesome. [12:19] ABout 42 minutes [12:20] butmanland: Soon, [12:20] You do, eh StGeorge? :p 03[12:20] * Bunnicula doesn't listen to WA resoulutions on any of his RP nations. [12:20] they silly. [12:20] Goobergunchian tax law authorizes us to send in heavily armed tax collectors to any WA nation in violation of a passed resolution. [12:20] But usually I'm way too lazy to actually do this. :P [12:20] for example, in the thread I linked earlier, all that applies to all of the Greater Angliush Nation, except Wanjestay (Greater Angland as I rply call it), as it's in the WA 02[12:21] <@Reploid_Productions> I haven't got any nations in the WA :D [12:21] I created a puppet nation called All The WA Gnomes and did some stuff with it, including proposing a draft called 'Gnomes Rights' or something. [12:21] wanjesty needs moar rule breaking. [12:21] What, exactly, is the Q&A channel called? [12:21] We are in compliance with all passed resolutions. Interpretations are FUN. [12:21] Nationstates_Q&A, Knoot 01[12:21] * Milograd is now known as Carta [12:21] danke [12:21] #Nationstates_Q&A << Knoot 02[12:21] <@Reploid_Productions> It's... kinda up in the topic, Knoot =p 03[12:21] * Rezo 's WA nation consists of Hitler's disembodied brain in a jar and the maintenance staff. No economic value, and therefore no taxes to speak of [12:21] Reppy needs to mention that I jacked her regional delegacy! [12:21] whhhyyy can't i auth this damn account >:[ [12:21] or i'll have to do it again! [12:22] fuck gamesurge won't let me use purple. D: [12:22] And thats a threat! [12:22] Thankfully. [12:22] @bunni, meh. movement from the rest of Angland to Wanjestay is being restricted also 02[12:22] <@Reploid_Productions> Only reason CG is listed is because it was an invasion when I still gave a damn who was delegate of the Sector =p 01[12:22] * Tramiar (~byoungwv@173.81.201.239) has joined #nationstates [12:22] why stgeorge [12:22] anyone with a Life Value of below 60 isn't allowed to move there [12:22] I demand recognition! [12:22] :P [12:22] Or else! [12:22] StGeorge: My point re: II is that, since it's free-form roleplay, roleplayers don't _have to_ comply with resolutions in their roleplays. They can if they want to, though. [12:22] o i c stgeorge. [12:22] Trying to type it into my dinky iphone screen but point well taken, Rezo [12:22] <@Flibbleites> or else what? [12:23] Reploid_Productions* [12:23] mahaj you did it after it was cool [12:23] so those eligible for Life Service don't flee there [12:23] StGeorge: Now with moar dystopia! [12:23] StGeorge: My point re:II is that, since it's free-form roleplay,roleplayers don't _have to_ comply withresolutions in their roleplays. They can if they want to, though. >> fair enough. I try to on the rare occasion I rp something happening in Wanjestay [12:23] That's... a very new take on your argument, Glen-Rhodes [12:23] You argued roleplayers who use biological weapons don't exist to you [12:24] lol [12:24] that's silly. [12:24] Uhm. [12:24] fribble, just fribble. [12:24] Eh what? If that was the case, i wouldn't care about a bioweapons proposal. :\ [12:24] Now, Im as entertainined by the constant fighting between knoot and Glen-Rhodes as anyone, but could we keep it, uh, elsewhere, maybe? 03[12:24] * Carta is pretty sure that only Dharma people recognize the WA in rp :< 01[12:24] * America_of_Tomorrow is now known as America_of_Tomorrow_ 01[12:24] * Carta is now known as Milograd 03[12:24] * StGeorge thinks it's funny how some gameplayers are now hanging around rp-related IRC channels [12:24] Carta, I never did. [12:25] this is entertaining [12:25] Rezo: Pfft, this isn't fighting! 01[12:25] * America_of_Tomorrow_ is now known as America_of_AFK [12:25] keep it up, Knoot and G-R! :D [12:25] @StGeorge: Unibot does it to recruit. [12:25] i know =p [12:25] Tikal does it for cuddles ofc. [12:25] >:\ [12:25] Unibot's gonna miss this. :P [12:25] I've been in Dharma for evah and i never complied with WA resolutions, Carta. D:< [12:25] he's working 01[12:25] * Aethyopea (mibbit@78-20-33-254.access.telenet.be) has joined #nationstates [12:25] I know, StGoerge [12:25] If only Tikal was in here. Where is my Khan!? >_< [12:26] Couping. :P [12:26] Hey guys [12:26] <@CrazyGirl> No clue [12:26] If you're watching this and you're rich and generous, buy Unibot a plane ticket to Florida! Round Trip! :D [12:26] lol [12:26] lol [12:26] seriously. :P [12:26] no one here is rich. [12:26] >_> [12:26] D: [12:26] Θνιβοτ¨΅ηερε ιν Φλοριδα αρε υοθ γοινγ? [12:26] why? [12:26] its NS 01[12:26] * Mine89 (Tikal@bl8-140-85.dsl.telepac.pt) has joined #nationstates [12:26] u r NS [12:26] Don't embarrass him, Mahaj >_> [12:27] Hi tikal [12:27] yay. [12:27] <@CrazyGirl> There she is [12:27] Huh. I didn't realize Xanthal was such a good writer. [12:27] Spooky [12:27] <@CrazyGirl> lol [12:27] Gah. [12:27] Unibot: Where in Florida are you going? [12:27] <@CrazyGirl> She heard you call, Wolfie [12:27] Its like a summoned her by speaking her name or something [12:27] he's not here right now, maxh [12:27] Unibot's not actually online [12:27] Oh. [12:27] I call upon the ghost of Francos Spain! [12:27] but we know why he wants to go. :P [12:27] <@CrazyGirl> Tikal: #nationstates_q&a 03[12:27] * Evil_Wolf waits 03[12:27] * Goobergunchia shudders 03[12:27] * Naivetry shakes her head at EQ [12:27] EW* [12:27] Tikal :D [12:27] Mahaj: Oh, why? [12:28] nah, i'm not gonna say [12:28] if he wants to say he'll tell you [12:28] Bunnicula: lets become allies and rule Dharma together [12:28] lol knoot [12:28] Is it anything to do with me? [12:28] No. [12:28] a thousand year reich, knoot. [12:28] I got a fair number of votes in the election for Dharmatic delegate [12:28] you got, like, 2 [12:29] That's a fair number [12:29] lol [12:29] lol [12:29] last time I got 8. :P [12:29] I have some stuff you could use to negative-campaign against Quelesh. :P [12:29] I like Quelesh, so you'd better don't do anything :P [12:29] I had double digit percentages and was only eliminated in the third round [12:29] like that fact that he's been in there for Donky years now? 03[12:29] * StGeorge harms Maxh [12:29] Fun fact: Knootoss _wasn't_ last on my ballot. [12:29] Quelesh is a hero [12:29] I wasn't? [12:29] LOL, I like Quelesh too, but I know stuff that could be used against him. [12:29] PM me [12:29] Quelesh /is/ a hero. [12:29] I might run next time, if I don't run for Lazarus [12:30] he's my idol. [12:30] Nope. You were second-to-last, but somebody was behind you. [12:30] :D [12:30] If you need support on some WA appropriations bill in return, I'm your man [12:30] Mahaj wants to run for delegate of Lazarus? [12:30] lol [12:30] lool [12:30] I have a bad feeling about that. [12:30] ^ [12:30] TRR should break up the alliance and set up a raider army if Mahaj becomes delegate >_> [12:30] i'm already FA of Laarus [12:30] but I haven't fully published the July update lol [12:30] lol [12:31] <@Flibbleites> You guys are trying to become Delegate, I on the other hand can't get rid of the job.:P [12:31] I neglected to register on people's forums [12:31] lol Flibb [12:31] Flibb, just start defending. You won't be a delegate anymore. :D [12:31] Mahaj we should coup TRR =p [12:31] <@CrazyGirl> Maybe I'll run for Laz delegate and Sedge and me control the sinkers :P [12:31] yeah! [12:31] >:( [12:31] no, CG! [12:31] Its my role! 03[12:31] * Knoot is happy being the almost one year dictator of the Western Atlantic [12:31] Speaking of Laz delegate, where is DYP? [12:31] <@CrazyGirl> I'm cuter than you. [12:31] My first objective will be to get myself an eject button 01[12:31] * Hornopolis (mibbit@pool-72-66-7-247.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates [12:31] then I will give TRR people! 03[12:31] * StGeorge demands pics as proof [12:31] "roles" are for scrubs. Real Men only go to NSG [12:31] It won't save you. [12:32] bah [12:32] I heard there's free tacos there [12:32] an eject button would be great [12:32] Aethyopea you aren't a NSGer [12:32] Left-wing demonstrations to protest my continued delegacy are scheduled [12:32] ooh, there's a good question for Max: "Lazarus can has banject, plz?" [12:32] well, not bans, I guess. [12:32] yes! [12:32] thats what i'll ask! [12:32] <@sedgistan> And TRR's "return to sender" button >_> [12:32] Yes I am [12:32] yeah, sedge! [12:32] Naivetry: What would happen to ejectees? [12:32] actually, i had a great idea for that, Sedge [12:32] Must you be talking about your seedy special interests? [12:32] I will be so upset if TRR gets a return-to-sender right *after* I leave. :P [12:33] you could do a return to sender stuff, sedge, and it would make a defender or raider invincible for one update! [12:33] they wouldn't be able to be sent to TRR! [12:33] <@CrazyGirl> Nai, we could've returned Anny Sanny to the east [12:33] @sedgistan: 15:31 sedgistan And TRR's "return to sender" button >_> < you got punk yesterday c: [12:33] lol Aethyopea. You're not. If you were, I'd have heard of. You must be woefully unactive or like two minutes old on ns [12:33] TRR could be a massive player in the R/D game [12:33] *of you 01[12:33] * SalusaSecondus (~chatzilla@2620::1009:a:cabc:c8ff:feec:9bb5) has joined #nationstates 01[12:33] * ChanServ sets mode: +o SalusaSecondus [12:33] it would be great! [12:33] Salusa: What happened to SalusaPrimus? [12:33] I am, in all seriousness, not going to ask Max about biological weapons. I'll just be there to observe the banter and the saccharine love-in that these things usually are [12:33] I'm over a year old and I have nearly 500 posts. 01[12:33] * Ballotonia (~Ballotoni@224-210.bbned.dsl.internl.net) has joined #nationstates [12:33] lol [12:34] <@CrazyGirl> And Ballo [12:34] <@SalusaSecondus> maxh: Don't ask, it might happen to you. [12:34] <@CrazyGirl> Gameplayers all around 03[12:34] * Naivetry waves at Ballo [12:34] The vast majority of my posts are pre-Jolt -_- [12:34] Free4All 01[12:34] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 70 [12:34] you're woefully inactive then Aethyopea [12:34] By which I mean that my nation is over a year old, obviously 03[12:34] * Knoot hissssses again [12:34] Howdy! 03[12:34] * JustGuy opens up Farmville 03[12:34] * Knoot hisses moar [12:34] :P [12:34] It speaks too [12:34] my main is three months old and has 1500+ nsg posts [12:34] Woe! Woe is me! [12:34] Hi Woe [12:34] and I had 8000+ in 8 months as St George is England =p 03[12:34] * Naivetry used to play Farmville. 01[12:35] * Hornopolis (mibbit@pool-72-66-7-247.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [12:35] But it was taking too much time away from NS. <_< 01[12:35] * Bunnicula (mibbit@pool-72-66-7-247.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [12:35] Hehe. [12:35] Farmville lol 01[12:35] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 68 01[12:35] * PlesantPorter (mibbit@pool-72-66-7-247.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 01[12:35] * tupelope (tupelope@c-69-140-227-109.hsd1.md.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates 01[12:35] * PlesantPorter is now known as Hornopolis [12:36] Weird... [12:37] Can anyone see this? [12:37] Yes. 02[12:37] <@Reploid_Productions> Read ya loud and clear [12:37] Well I'll have you know, sir, that my posts, though few in number, are some of the finest pieces of hypothesising about why other people suck you have ever seen! 01[12:37] * Knootoss (~knootoss@ip215-43-208-87.adsl2.static.versatel.nl) Quit (Ping timeout) [12:37] lol [12:37] I'll have to look out for them then =p [12:37] I bet you're just a scrub who cheats by making all your posts about how ancap society would work. [12:38] awesome [12:38] i fixed the problem [12:38] yay me [12:38] Huzzah! [12:38] If I had ban powers for a few minutes, NS would be a much better place. [12:38] without you right maxh [12:38] ? [12:38] :P [12:39] http://twitter.com/#!/JonHuntsman/statuses/104250677051654144 <-- i wish this man was popular with the GOP [12:39] Of course it would be much emptier... 03[12:39] * Milograd imagines DEAT powers + Carta. [12:39] c: 03[12:39] * frattastan imagines DEAT + Carta >_> [12:39] <@CrazyGirl> hehe 02[12:39] * @Reploid_Productions imagines Reploid Seductions + DEAT powers on real NS [12:39] Aethyopea I'm a scrub who gets quoted as a source by other NSGers on the Bible and Homosexuality [12:39] so there [12:40] i'm p. sure carta would delete me [12:40] So you're a homosexual bible? [12:40] >-> [12:40] <-< 01[12:40] * Kryo (~Miranda@75.119.238.198) has joined #nationstates [12:40] Kinky [12:40] @Hornopolis: Naaaaaaaaaaaaah. 01[12:40] * Reploid_Productions sets mode: +o Kryo [12:40] You're not worth it. :3 [12:40] ETA 20 minutes folks, we're coming in hot. [12:41] P.s. Reploid_Productions, have you had enough free time to look over Issues Editor candidates? :\ [12:41] guns, guns, guns, aethyopea 03[12:41] * StGeorge should be Issues Editory 01[12:41] * Solm (~Solm@37.sub-75-241-64.myvzw.com) has joined #nationstates 02[12:42] <@Reploid_Productions> I really need to stop procrastinating on that >_> [12:42] It ended almost a year ago! [12:42] <@sedgistan> I tried to nag... [12:42] Reppy, are you gonna announce it on December 30th [12:42] so you can go "well, it was less than a year"? [12:42] Sedge - did your nag powers finally meet their match? :P [12:42] <@sedgistan> apparently so [12:43] hey Solm! [12:43] Hey Mahaj, how's everything? [12:43] dude... :P [12:43] lol [12:43] well, the Force is strong with Reppy. :P 02[12:43] <@Reploid_Productions> It's a long list to sort through! Downright painful in places due to submissions where directions were clearly not followed! =p [12:43] Well, now that I know you're not dead like Sirocco, I don't have any questions to ask Max. :( [12:43] lol [12:43] Nagnagnagnagnagnagnagnag-Nagman! [12:43] <@SalusaSecondus> I told them to slip you a fiver [12:43] I say Reppy opens up the contest again. :P [12:43] I like this idea. [12:43] Salusa is British? 02[12:43] <@Reploid_Productions> What, and pile MORE submissions on top of the backlog I already have? =p [12:43] Submissions where directions were not followed are easy to judge: REJECT! ;p [12:44] yeah 03[12:44] * StGeorge rejects Ballotonia [12:44] Hiya, Ballotonia! [12:44] =p [12:44] <@sedgistan> Should've just forwarded them all to me, and told me to sort 'em :P That'd have served me right. [12:44] 'To Rape or not to Rape.' 'Öegislators of @@NATION@@ have come together to debate the low birthrate in the country and how to combat it. [12:44] lol [12:44] wtf [12:44] Too bad StGeorge, I didn't submit an issue for the contest. Best way to not lose is not to play ;) [12:44] lol [12:44] Ballotonia: Agreed! If they can't follow those instruction, I shudder to think how difficult it would be for them to format a proper issue for the game admins. :\ 03[12:45] * StGeorge rejects him anyway =p [12:45] ballotonia's issue would probably have a in small text "Ballotonia" at the end of it. [12:45] lol [12:45] lol [12:45] xD [12:45] lmao [12:45] haha [12:45] Rezo: Wait, seriously? [12:45] 15 minutes till Maxtime [12:46] <@SalusaSecondus> StGeorge: Listen to my language and try to figure it out. 01[12:46] * Knootoss (~knootoss@ip215-43-208-87.adsl2.static.versatel.nl) has joined #nationstates [12:46] Do you know what they call a bundle of Max Barry's books? 01[12:46] * Mallorea_and_Riva (mibbit@pool-98-118-169-165.bflony.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates [12:46] A Maxi-pack! [12:46] maxh: You don't think that'd make an awesome issue? Detailing the three options in here would be a bit spammy, mind [12:46] we can't listen on the internet. D: [12:46] so i don't see violet? [12:46] LOL @ Hornopolis. I'm willing to write an issue if I were promised that would be added at the end. [12:46] lol [12:47] Rezo: I’m guessing one of the options is “legalise rape” right? 01[12:47] * Knoot (~Knoot@ip215-43-208-87.adsl2.static.versatel.nl) Quit (Quit: ~ Trillian Astra - www.trillian.im ~) [12:47] The title implies this. [12:47] I once proposed an issue where instead of using 'Maxtopia' I used my puppets names. I managed to fit in a lot of puppets. :P [12:47] lol 05[12:47] -ChanServ- Eadwacer now has access 400 in #nationstates_Q&A. [12:47] I mean, hey. We also have issues supporting rampant invading of foreign countries, especially bigtopian-populated ones. [12:48] I should write an issue featuring the phrase “autistic kids rock”. [12:48] So I have an issue from the game sitting on my desktop. I can't remember if I edited it. :( [12:48] I managed to fit in a lot of puppets. [12:48] Kinky? [12:48] Yes [12:49] (☞゚ヮ゚)☞ [12:49] definitely [12:49] ask Max if he's kinky. on second thought, don't. [12:49] I already suggested that. 01[12:49] * Ardchoille (~kerril_ka@d122-105-224-5.sbr9.nsw.optusnet.com.au) has joined #nationstates [12:49] I want to ask Max if he will give me his phone number [12:49] I see grammar issues, so I mustn't have. [12:49] @Mahaj: He's an author… of course he is kinky. 01[12:49] * Reploid_Productions sets mode: +o Ardchoille [12:49] @MODS: Don't forget, I got dibs on asking Max for Amber Heard's phonenumber. [12:49] definitely [12:49] lol [12:49] No need to ask that [12:50] oh look, its Ardchoille! [12:50] But I do want to ask what his fetishes are :P [12:50] <@Ardchoille> half awake [12:50] ardchoille [12:50] hi [12:50] Can I ask him how the wooden leg is working out for him? 03[12:50] * Mahaj totally did not try and recruit Ardchoille for a defense mission [12:50] Imma ask what his favourite pen and ink combination is. [12:50] Hey, do you need a microphone to ask Max a question? I see that you can't ask him a question unless you're voiced and I don't have a mic. [12:50] lol hey Ard, How's everything? [12:50] no, you don't 02[12:50] <@Reploid_Productions> We haven't set the room +m yet [12:50] Okay thanks [12:50] Aethyopea: “Voiced” just means allowed to type. [12:50] <@Ardchoille> Cold and dark here. 03[12:50] * Evil_Wolf looks for the picture [12:50] http://i56.tinypic.com/hx9dfs.gif [12:50] Oh okay [12:50] Microphone not necessary. [12:51] (☞゚ヮ゚)☞ (☞゚ヮ゚)☞ (☞゚ヮ゚)☞ [12:51] "I'M A WRITER" [12:51] lol 01[12:51] * CharlotteRyberg (~chatzilla@host86-160-234-177.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) Quit (Quit: ChatZilla 0.9.87 [Firefox 6.0/20110811165603]) [12:51] 10 minutes [12:52] would Max be mad if my question was "What's NationStates"? :P 01[12:52] * CharlotteRyberg (~chatzilla@host86-160-234-177.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) has joined #nationstates [12:52] OMG that gives me a good idea for a question! [12:52] @Evil_Wolf: newest NS meme [12:52] @Mahaj: >:\ [12:52] you're such an Evil Wolf. [12:52] Hell yes. [12:52] Lone Puppies United. xD 03[12:52] * Naivetry saves EW's pic [12:53] Lonely Puppeies United, Mahaj :P [12:53] *puppies, even 01[12:53] * Evil_Wolf is now known as Fluffy_Puppy [12:53] I think I'm going to ask Max about the book drafts he never finished. 01[12:54] * Raytheon (mibbit@ip68-2-46-26.ph.ph.cox.net) has joined #nationstates 03[12:54] * Fluffy_Puppy looks cute 01[12:54] * Caninope (mibbit@4.230-net.sccoast.net) has joined #nationstates 03[12:54] * Mahaj raids EW [12:54] Kinky 03[12:54] * frattastan plays fetch with Fluffy_Puppy. 03[12:55] * @CrazyGirl kicks Mahaj 01[12:55] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 75 [12:55] nooo i've been kicked! :P [12:55] <@CrazyGirl> Don't you know Fluffy'd my pet? [12:55] what's that do 01[12:55] * Fluffy_Puppy is now known as Evil_Wolf [12:55] Aethyopea challenges StGeorge to a duel at dawn 01[12:55] * Raytheon is now known as Dream [12:55] <@sedgistan> [20:54] <@CrazyGirl> Don't you know Fluffy'd my pet? <- I named him... [12:55] I raided him. he's mine now! [12:55] That doesn't matter, Sedge. [12:55] How does raiding a nation turn it into a mine? [12:56] It's called 'roleplay' and it's a barbaric form of gameplay. 03[12:56] * StGeorge kills Aethyopea as he sleeps 01[12:56] * Liberaltopia (~Liberalto@Liberaltopia.user.gamesurge) has joined #nationstates [12:56] fair fights are for losers [12:56] 15:55 frattastan It's called 'roleplay' and it's a barbaric form of gameplay. < xd [12:56] and Milograd [12:56] lol [12:56] :| [12:56] Hey Reppy, why did you choose gamesurge over esper? [12:56] but raiding raiders is okay. :) [12:56] yeah, why not esper? [12:56] so much easier [12:56] Netsplits [12:57] meanie, mahaj [12:57] No, it's crafting mines. Like minecraft. I'm pretty sure Notch can sue you for copyright infringement now. [12:57] And nicer :P [12:57] Netsplit tyranny :< 02[12:57] <@Reploid_Productions> I didn't choose it: we switched to Gamesurge a few years ago because people got sick of Esper netsplitting [12:57] Tramiar, raiding raiders can be fun! :P [12:57] raiding non-raiders is more fun :P 03[12:57] * frattastan raids The South. [12:57] Raiding defenders is more fun [12:57] Reploid_Productions: Why not Rizon then? [12:57] >_> [12:57] go ahead, Fratt 03[12:57] * Tramiar raids Fratt 01[12:57] * Dream is now known as Dream_Killers [12:57] Or Freenode? [12:57] somehow... 03[12:57] * Mahaj raids Tramiar 01[12:57] * Caninope (mibbit@4.230-net.sccoast.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 02[12:57] <@Reploid_Productions> I wasn't the one that picked it =p [12:57] Hm [12:57] Or Foonetic? [12:57] @Reppy: Hmm… Esper has rare net splits now [12:57] Rizon also has a very loose terms of use :p [12:57] Esper quit netsplitting... mostly. I think we went a most of a year without one, once. :P [12:57] You clearly should've been [12:57] ^ [12:57] Raiders raiding raiders raiding raiders? Are raiders the barbarian equivalent of trolls or something? [12:57] And it's nicer [12:57] Or maybe I should not be on so many servers. [12:58] Yeah netsplits are gone now |:< 01[12:58] * Mallorea (mibbit@pool-98-118-169-165.bflony.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates [12:58] Someone needs to raid Nationstates, the region, not the game 01[12:58] * FreeNoldorStates (mibbit@201.141.239.56) has joined #nationstates 01[12:58] * Mallorea_and_Riva (mibbit@pool-98-118-169-165.bflony.fios.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [12:58] Its overdue [12:58] EW, I tried to coup NationStates. :P [12:58] Oooh, i want to! [12:58] I barely got over the endo cap 03[12:58] * Solm slaps Evil_Wolf around a bit with a large bass [12:58] in Capitalist Paradise however... :P [12:58] bets on how late Max will be? 03[12:58] * Hornopolis slaps Solm with Ozymos. [12:58] Over nine thousand. 03[12:58] * Tramiar waves to Noldor [12:58] CP is under DEN protection *falsely scared look* [12:58] he's on the channel already [12:58] He's probably in here with us [12:58] 7 minutes stgeorge :< 03[12:58] * Solm slaps Horny around a bit with a large trout 03[12:58] * Milograd waves to Max Barry. 02[12:58] <@Reploid_Productions> Well, it is like 6am his time. [12:58] Fratt, I was 3 endos away. DENt did nothing. :P [12:58] the delegate barely noticed [12:58] lol [12:59] frattastan: Does CP mean what I think it does? [12:59] 2 minutes [12:59] Forever, Stgeorge. Boat accident [12:59] is Kaputer or AVA even here? [12:59] @Reploid_Productions: Why did he choose to do it so early? O _ o [12:59] Hey Noldor! [12:59] *if he even chose [12:59] Cheese Pizza, Maxh [12:59] LOL okay. 01[12:59] * Mallorea is now known as Mallorea_and_Riva 02[12:59] <@Reploid_Productions> He choose the time- basically it was when he could fit it in his schedule [12:59] Actually Capitalist Paradise, Maxh [12:59] Ohh. [12:59] Ahh, I see. [12:59] Hello people [12:59] Yeah that does seem more reasonable 01[12:59] * Mostly_armless (mibbit@cpc3-bary3-0-0-cust47.5-1.cable.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates [12:59] Aethyopea rises from the grave and saws StGeorge's head off with a rusty spoon. [13:00] Hi. [13:00] Waddup. 01[13:00] * Knootoss (~knootoss@ip215-43-208-87.adsl2.static.versatel.nl) Quit (Ping timeout) 02[13:00] <@Reploid_Productions> Okay guys, we'll be getting underway shortly. Please join #nationstates_Q&A as the main room is going +m now. [13:00] +m... [13:00] Do you think Max Rps? [13:00] Hi [13:00] ahhh! 01[13:00] * Reploid_Productions sets mode: +m [13:00] <@Melkor> SILENCE 01[13:00] * Cogitation (~Cogitatio@pool-108-14-179-243.nycmny.east.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 01[13:01] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: +o Cogitation 01[13:01] * Knootoss (~knootoss@84.241.214.9) has joined #nationstates 01[13:01] * UnitedGordonopia (mibbit@c-24-16-251-170.hsd1.wa.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates 01[13:02] * James|Midlonia (~din626@host86-181-118-244.range86-181.btcentralplus.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 02[13:02] <@Reploid_Productions> MaxChat VI will be getting underway in a few minutes: please join #nationstates_Q&A to post your questions and chat during the event! 01[13:02] * MaxBarry (~MaxBarry@CPE-120-147-37-105.sgik1.win.bigpond.net.au) has joined #nationstates [13:02] <@SalusaSecondus> All hail! 03[13:02] * @SalusaSecondus bows 02[13:02] * @Reploid_Productions bows 03[13:03] * @CrazyGirl hides behind Sedge 01[13:03] * James|Midlonia (~din626@host86-184-159-219.range86-184.btcentralplus.com) has joined #nationstates 01[13:03] * Reploid_Productions sets mode: +o MaxBarry 02[13:03] <@Reploid_Productions> ... Seriously, we ALWAYS forget to do that. [13:03] <@Flibbleites> It wouldn't be a MaxChat if we didn't [13:03] <@MaxBarry> ...I SAID UNMUTE ME RIGHT NOW YOU USELESS... oh [13:04] <@MaxBarry> *coughs* [13:04] <@MaxBarry> hello! [13:04] <@MaxBarry> I just figured out how to see who's in this channel [13:04] <@MaxBarry> Hi everyone; thanks for coming! 01[13:04] * SnowyGryph (~BQS@112.201.73.135) has joined #nationstates [13:05] <@MaxBarry> ok so who's MCing this shindig? 01[13:05] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 81 [13:05] <@MaxBarry> hit me up reppy 02[13:05] <@Reploid_Productions> I guess I am this time around. ;) Everybody, I'm proud to present the creator of Nationstates, author of a number of very awesome books, and soon to have his very first movie... Max! Applause in the Q&A room, please. ;) [13:06] <@MaxBarry> oh, you 01[13:06] * swkoll (mibbit@pool-98-118-109-91.bstnma.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates [13:06] <@MaxBarry> so many famous names in the sidebar [13:06] <@MaxBarry> Great to see you guys 01[13:06] * Alevuss (mibbit@pool-71-162-121-61.bstnma.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates 02[13:06] <@Reploid_Productions> Anyhow, to kick things off and to prevent a flood of this in the Q&A room, I am totally abusing my mod powers to gank the first question. [13:06] <@MaxBarry> typical [13:06] <@MaxBarry> corruption [13:07] <@Flibbleites> OMG Mod Bias! 02[13:07] <@Reploid_Productions> As the father of two young girls and given that it's become quite the internet pop culture phenomenon, have you seen/become a fan of the cartoon My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? [13:07] <@MaxBarry> No! 02[13:07] <@Reploid_Productions> On behalf of the 600+ page pony thread in the forums, and all my bronies out there. [13:07] <@MaxBarry> Although now I'm intrigued [13:07] <@MaxBarry> Oh wait, is this some kind of really brutal twist on My Little Pony? [13:08] <@MaxBarry> Like, the ponies kill each other? [13:08] <@MaxBarry> I don't want to research that with my five-year-old by my side [13:08] <@CrazyGirl> It's cute. 02[13:08] <@Reploid_Productions> Nah, it's very family friendly. Just avoid parts of the fandom. 01[13:08] * SeperateVermont (mibbit@74-131-135-57.dhcp.insightbb.com) has joined #nationstates 03[13:08] * JustGuy (~Guy@bzq-79-177-201-174.red.bezeqint.net) has left #nationstates [13:08] <@MaxBarry> Okay [13:08] <@MaxBarry> That's all right then 01[13:08] * Guy|away (~Guy@bzq-79-177-201-174.red.bezeqint.net) has joined #nationstates [13:08] <@MaxBarry> At this point I am basically shielding my kids from mass media [13:08] <@MaxBarry> My 5yo has seen about two movies [13:08] <@Ardchoille> <@Ardchoille> Considering current events, When will the Libyan flag be changed in the game to that of the National Transitional Council, or when will the NTC flag be appended alongside that of Gaddafi's regime? That's charlotte Ryberg asking 01[13:09] * FreeNoldorStates (mibbit@201.141.239.56) Quit (Signed off) [13:09] <@MaxBarry> ooh 01[13:09] * Flibbleites sets mode: +v CharlotteRyberg [13:09] <+CharlotteRyberg> Hi. [13:09] <@MaxBarry> good question [13:09] <+CharlotteRyberg> I saw you on twitter. [13:09] <@MaxBarry> Our policy is to go with whatever is officially recognized [13:09] <@MaxBarry> ALthough "official" is sometimes murky, with some countries disagreeing with others [13:10] <+CharlotteRyberg> Because the UK and many EU countries currently recognises the NTC. [13:10] <@MaxBarry> Libya I guess is a good example [13:10] <@MaxBarry> I just looked up our libyan flag [13:10] <@MaxBarry> Generally I say we should use whatever Wikipedia does [13:10] <+CharlotteRyberg> It says it is disputed. [13:10] <@MaxBarry> So if WP changes, we will [13:10] <+CharlotteRyberg> No flag at the moment. [13:11] <@MaxBarry> oh those bastards [13:11] <+CharlotteRyberg> Because there is no flag we could decide now. [13:11] <@MaxBarry> Ok, I'll have to look into it [13:11] <+CharlotteRyberg> Thanks. APPLAUSE! 01[13:11] * Denecaep (mibbit@99-68-40-33.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net) has joined #nationstates [13:11] <@MaxBarry> thanks CR! 01[13:11] * FreeNoldorStates (mibbit@201.141.239.56) has joined #nationstates [13:11] <+CharlotteRyberg> and for me too. 01[13:11] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: -v CharlotteRyberg [13:12] <@SalusaSecondus> Next question: [13:12] <@SalusaSecondus> Glen-Rhodes CONSIDERING THE POPULARITY OF "BLOCKERS" AND RESOLUTIONS THAT COVER WIDE ARRAYS OF ISSUES, IF THE WORLD ASSEMBLY WERE TO RUN OUT OF THINGS TO LEGISLATE, WOULD IT BE RESET? 01[13:12] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: +v Glen-Rhodes [13:12] <@MaxBarry> Boy is the previous-official Libyan flag boring [13:12] <@MaxBarry> lol [13:12] <@MaxBarry> This question is designed to get me hate mail [13:12] <@SalusaSecondus> Sorry... 01[13:12] * Solm_ (~Solm@205.sub-75-219-44.myvzw.com) has joined #nationstates 02[13:12] <@Reploid_Productions> Not like we can count on a C&C from a real World Assembly like we had for the UN-to-WA reset! [13:12] <@MaxBarry> Okay, so this is a reference to the transition from the old United Nations to the World Assembly 02[13:13] <@Reploid_Productions> *C&D even [13:13] <@MaxBarry> When we basically decided to start afresh with a new organization [13:13] <+Glen-Rhodes> Well, some people _do_ say the UN thing was just a ploy for a reset. :P [13:13] <@MaxBarry> and possibly did not completely understand the downside of that for a goodly number of committed players 01[13:13] * Solm (~Solm@37.sub-75-241-64.myvzw.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [13:13] <@MaxBarry> I would never do another reset like that [13:14] <@Flibbleites> Yay! I won't have to pass the NAPA again! [13:14] <@MaxBarry> If things stagnated, I would look at messing with the structure, to allow legislation to flow more freely somehow 03[13:14] * Solm_ (~Solm@205.sub-75-219-44.myvzw.com) has left #nationstates [13:14] <@MaxBarry> There are plenty of things you could do: subcouncils, a panel of elected nations, etc [13:14] <+Glen-Rhodes> Not sure if I can ask another question, but might one of those changes be additional categories? [13:14] <@MaxBarry> Yep, of course [13:15] <@MaxBarry> But I would want to allow new ways of dealing with what we have, rather than throwing it all out and saying, "Okay, go!" [13:15] <+Glen-Rhodes> Well hopefully we never stagnate, but it good to know that thing would be changed if we do! 01[13:15] * Minn (mibbit@cpe-71-64-153-180.woh.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates 03[13:15] * Shanix (ZekShanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has left #nationstates 03[13:15] * Guy|away (~Guy@bzq-79-177-201-174.red.bezeqint.net) has left #nationstates [13:15] <@MaxBarry> Thanks for your question G-R! 01[13:15] * redback (mibbit@220.253-202-90.VIC.netspace.net.au) has joined #nationstates 01[13:15] * Solm (~Solm@126.sub-75-198-78.myvzw.com) has joined #nationstates [13:15] <+Glen-Rhodes> Your welcome! [13:15] <+Glen-Rhodes> Wow, ignore the typos! 01[13:15] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: -v Glen-Rhodes 01[13:16] * JustGuy (~Guy@bzq-79-177-201-174.red.bezeqint.net) has joined #nationstates 02[13:16] <@Reploid_Productions> Next up is a two-fer from Mahaj and North Wiedna: [13:16] <@MaxBarry> oh-oh 02[13:16] <@Reploid_Productions> Which of your books is your favorite? 02[13:16] <@Reploid_Productions> repost: Out of all the characters you've written in your books, which is your favorite? [13:16] <@MaxBarry> hmm 01[13:16] * Minn (mibbit@cpe-71-64-153-180.woh.res.rr.com) Quit (Signed off) [13:16] <@MaxBarry> That's a really hard question to answer 01[13:16] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: +vv Mahaj North_Wiedna [13:16] <@MaxBarry> By the time I'm finished with them, I kind of hate all my books 01[13:16] * Shanix (ZekShanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [13:17] <@MaxBarry> I've read them about fifty times, I'm just sick of them [13:17] <+Mahaj> but surely one you have to hate less than the others? [13:17] <@MaxBarry> Then they're published and people say nice things and I start to think, "It's not so bad." 01[13:17] * Herrebrugh (mibbit@s529c54aa.adsl.wanadoo.nl) has joined #nationstates [13:17] <+Mahaj> but then? 01[13:17] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 87 [13:17] <@MaxBarry> Wow, I really can't say. [13:17] <@MaxBarry> I have loved them all [13:17] <@MaxBarry> It's like asking my favorite ex-girlfriend 01[13:18] * Saphirasia (mibbit@h75-100-251-47.olndca.dsl.dynamic.tds.net) has joined #nationstates [13:18] <+Mahaj> lol [13:18] <@SalusaSecondus> Well? Now we're curious about that too. [13:18] <+North_Wiedna> Indeed [13:18] <@MaxBarry> Characters: I think my favorite character is 6, from Syrup [13:18] <@MaxBarry> Possibly just because I've been reminded by working on the script and film recently [13:18] <+North_Wiedna> Heh, I'm excited for the film [13:18] <+Mahaj> and as for the book itself? [13:18] <@MaxBarry> But I really like her; she's a character I feel I know very well, and understand better than anybody. 01[13:19] * Solm (~Solm@126.sub-75-198-78.myvzw.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [13:19] <@MaxBarry> With Machine Man I was able to write a first-person story again, which always means you get into character quite strongly [13:19] <@MaxBarry> One of the things I like most about that book is the personality of the protagonist 01[13:19] * Saphirasia (mibbit@h75-100-251-47.olndca.dsl.dynamic.tds.net) Quit (Signed off) [13:19] <@MaxBarry> He basically is the whole reason for the story 01[13:19] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 86 01[13:20] * Solm__ (~Solm@225.sub-75-219-167.myvzw.com) has joined #nationstates [13:20] <@MaxBarry> I hope that kind of answers your difficult questions [13:20] <+Mahaj> kind of, yeah. :P [13:20] <+North_Wiedna> Indeed, it does, thanks Max! [13:20] <+Mahaj> thanks! [13:20] <@MaxBarry> Thank you! 01[13:20] * sedgistan sets mode: -vv Mahaj North_Wiedna [13:20] <@Kryo> If any, which part of your body would you replace with a mechanical substitute? [13:20] <@MaxBarry> 6:20am here by the way 01[13:20] * sedgistan sets mode: +v Ballotonia [13:21] <@MaxBarry> Hi B! 02[13:21] <@Reploid_Productions> (Who didn't see that one coming? I mean really? ;) [13:21] <@MaxBarry> Okay, I have been asked this before, so I've had time to think about it. [13:21] <@MaxBarry> I'm thinking eyes and ears. [13:21] <+Ballotonia> That's two! [13:21] <@MaxBarry> It's like with TVs... [13:21] <@MaxBarry> Bear me out [13:21] <+Ballotonia> (four, actually :p) [13:21] <@Kryo> (Better Eyes?) [13:21] <@MaxBarry> Shuddup [13:22] <@MaxBarry> You're happy with your current TV, there's nothing WRONG with it, but you go into a store and see an AMAZING widescreen with popping color [13:22] <@MaxBarry> and suddenly your TV seems kind of crappy 02[13:22] <@Reploid_Productions> And 3-D! [13:22] <@MaxBarry> I think that works for eyes too [13:22] <@SalusaSecondus> 3-d supporting eyes would be cool [13:22] <@MaxBarry> Once you try on a set of Better Eyes, you can't go back [13:22] <@MaxBarry> And if one of your friends gets Better Eyes, they're seeing all this stuff you can't, you'd feel jealous [13:22] <@MaxBarry> So you'd check it out 01[13:23] * Solm__ (~Solm@225.sub-75-219-167.myvzw.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [13:23] <+Ballotonia> Ah, going for improved senses / experiences. [13:23] <@MaxBarry> And this is a core concept from the book: that bioenhancements are getting to the stage where they can be for everybody, a consumer-level product, not just a fix for people who have something that doesn't work properly 01[13:23] * SnowyGryph (~BQS@112.201.73.135) Quit (Read error: EOF from client) [13:23] <@MaxBarry> So although there is nothing wrong with my eyes, I would like to see what is better 01[13:23] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 85 [13:24] <@sedgistan> We all saw the puppy-dog eyes you installed when appealing for us to buy your books >_> [13:24] <@MaxBarry> Also I assume they'd have some kind of built-in color enhancement filter so they look awesome [13:24] <@MaxBarry> Haha 01[13:24] * Dream_Killers (mibbit@ip68-2-46-26.ph.ph.cox.net) Quit (Signed off) [13:24] <@MaxBarry> Yes, I apologize for that 02[13:24] <@Reploid_Productions> Hey, those puppy dog eyes have gotten my mother interested in reading Max's books finally! =p 01[13:24] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 84 [13:25] <+Ballotonia> Thanks! [13:25] <@MaxBarry> Thanks Ballotonia! [13:25] <@Ardchoille> What new features of Nationstates are you satisfied with the most right now and what are some updates you are planning? 01[13:25] * sedgistan sets mode: -v Ballotonia 01[13:25] * sedgistan sets mode: +v butmanland [13:25] <@MaxBarry> Okay! [13:25] <+butmanland> hI [13:25] <@MaxBarry> It was great to be able to get back to adding some solid features this year 02[13:25] <@Reploid_Productions> Going for the good stuff early on this time around! [13:25] <@MaxBarry> We had a long period in what was basically maintenance mode 01[13:25] * CommanderHalcones (mibbit@client-82-31-31-183.midd.adsl.virginmedia.com) has joined #nationstates [13:26] <@MaxBarry> Because there just isn't a whole lot of admin manpower [13:26] <@MaxBarry> It's a few of us writing code whenever we find the time [13:26] <@MaxBarry> But in February when we added trophies and long RMBs, I think it kind of refreshed the game [13:26] <@MaxBarry> Even though those are not exactly core features, just the fact that the game was getting new stuff reinvigorated it, to a degree [13:27] <+butmanland> It sure did!! [13:27] <@MaxBarry> We saw our numbers going up quite strongly, etc [13:27] <@MaxBarry> So I really want to continue that. [13:27] <@MaxBarry> I have two things in mind in particular for the second half of this year [13:27] <@MaxBarry> Which I can't reveal! [13:27] <@MaxBarry> But will be good! [13:27] <+butmanland> Ohhh! [13:27] <+butmanland> that sounds sweetr 02[13:28] <@Reploid_Productions> Hype 'em up and let 'em down! How bastard mod of you, boss! [13:28] <@MaxBarry> I also want to see if I can increase our admin manpower, i.e. get more people writing code 01[13:28] * America_of_AFK (~America_o@cpe-71-79-254-16.columbus.res.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) 01[13:28] * Tramiar (~byoungwv@173.81.201.239) Quit (Signed off) [13:28] <@MaxBarry> We put ads on the game a while ago, and at first they were just barely keeping the game alive [13:28] <@MaxBarry> i.e. only just covering hosting costs 01[13:28] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 83 01[13:28] * Meowfoundland (mibbit@c220-237-110-223.fernt3.vic.optusnet.com.au) has joined #nationstates 01[13:28] * Tramiar (~byoungwv@173.81.201.239) has joined #nationstates [13:28] <@MaxBarry> But the revenue has gone up, so I'm hoping to actually hire someone to write code for us [13:29] <@MaxBarry> These are plans for the second-half of this year [13:29] <@MaxBarry> We'll see [13:29] <@MaxBarry> Thanks for your question! [13:29] <+butmanland> welcome!!! [13:29] <+butmanland> I am reading your book! [13:29] <@Flibbleites> If that doesn't work you could always pay us mods. :D [13:29] <@MaxBarry> Then double thank you! [13:29] <@SalusaSecondus> Or admins :-) [13:29] <@MaxBarry> I *would* pay mods, but they'd just become even more corrupt 02[13:29] <@Reploid_Productions> I dunno about you, Flib, I got a raise just last week! 02[13:30] <@Reploid_Productions> (Of course, double nothing is still...) [13:30] <@MaxBarry> admins do it for love [13:30] <@Flibbleites> I did too, but twice nothing is still nothing. [13:30] <@MaxBarry> the glory [13:31] <@MaxBarry> who's up next? 01[13:31] * sedgistan sets mode: -v butmanland 02[13:31] <@Reploid_Productions> Next up, going for a bit of retrospective, is United Gordonopia: 02[13:31] <@Reploid_Productions> IF SOMEONE TOLD YOU IN 2002 THAT THIS LITTLE ADVERTISING PROJECT CALLED NATIONSTATES WOULD STILL BE GOING VERY STRONG IN 2011, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE TOLD THEM? 01[13:31] * sedgistan sets mode: +v UnitedGordonopia [13:32] <@MaxBarry> Wow, that is crazy, isn't it... 2002-2011 [13:32] <+UnitedGordonopia> Hi max! [13:32] <@MaxBarry> Hello! [13:32] <+UnitedGordonopia> Yeah [13:32] <@MaxBarry> It was never exactly an "advertising project..." 01[13:32] * Tramiar (~byoungwv@173.81.201.239) Quit (Ping timeout) [13:32] <@MaxBarry> I justified it to myself that the game would hopefully promote my novel Jennifer Government... [13:32] <+UnitedGordonopia> I didn't join until almost exactly 3 years ago, and I'm surprised how active I've become in it. [13:33] <@MaxBarry> because otherwise it would have been insane to spend four months or whatever writing code for a web game [13:33] <+UnitedGordonopia> So it was more that you wanted to make a game, and to justify the time spent on it, you decided to make it somewhat of a promotion? 01[13:33] * Solm (mibbit@167.sub-174-252-240.myvzw.com) has joined #nationstates [13:33] <@MaxBarry> Yeah, exactly, it was an excuse, really, because I love to make games [13:33] <@MaxBarry> What surprises me most is how many long-timers we have [13:34] <@MaxBarry> Because I seriously did not think this game would keep anyone entertained for more than about five minutes [13:34] <@MaxBarry> And of course the core of the game itself, there's not much there [13:34] <@MaxBarry> The reason we have long-timers is because of the community that has grown around that [13:34] <+UnitedGordonopia> I'm sure a huge contributor to that was the addition of the forums. [13:34] <@MaxBarry> and added to it 01[13:34] * butmanland (mibbit@c-76-16-88-89.hsd1.il.comcast.net) Quit (Signed off) [13:34] <@MaxBarry> Yes, exactly [13:34] <@MaxBarry> The forums were almost an afterthought in 2002 [13:34] <+UnitedGordonopia> And the numerous different communities. 01[13:34] * Tramiar (~byoungwv@173.81.201.239) has joined #nationstates [13:35] <@MaxBarry> I thought, "Maybe people will want to talk about their nations," and just stuck it on [13:35] <+UnitedGordonopia> So that there's something for everyone. [13:35] <@MaxBarry> That's kind of a key thing about NS: it's better for me to not try to predict how people will use a particular feature, and just give them the tools and let them do what they want [13:35] <@MaxBarry> because they end up building great stuff 01[13:35] * Wham (Wham@c-69-244-10-157.hsd1.al.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates [13:35] <@MaxBarry> The communities: yes, there are SO MANY [13:36] <+UnitedGordonopia> Are there some features though that you expect people to use in a certain way? [13:36] <+UnitedGordonopia> Such as the new NS mentors? 01[13:36] * Shanix (ZekShanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [13:36] <@MaxBarry> I think some people get the idea that NS is mostly just about their own particular community, and don't understand how big and deep the other communities are [13:36] <+UnitedGordonopia> Makes sense [13:36] <+UnitedGordonopia> Even in RPing, my personal community, there have to be dozens of subgroups 01[13:37] * Shanix (~Shanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [13:37] <@MaxBarry> The NS mentors I haven't had much to do with... [13:37] <+UnitedGordonopia> Different tech levels, things like sports, storefronts, lots of stuff. [13:37] <@MaxBarry> That's a great example of an idea that comes from the community, from people who know what will work there [13:37] <@MaxBarry> If NS only had stuff that I thought of, being used in ways I anticipated, it would suck [13:38] <@MaxBarry> Hope that answers your question! 01[13:38] * America_of_AFK (~America_o@cpe-71-79-254-16.columbus.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [13:38] <+UnitedGordonopia> Thanks! Here's a nice cup of seattle coffee as a thank you present :D 01[13:38] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: -v UnitedGordonopia [13:38] <@SalusaSecondus> Next up, one by Denecaep: [13:38] <@MaxBarry> Ohhh, I wish I could have that for real... too early... no coffee yet... [13:38] <@SalusaSecondus> DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE PLANS TO MAKE ANY OF YOUR OTHER BOOKS INTO MOVIES? 01[13:39] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: +v Denecaep [13:39] <+Denecaep> Hi! [13:39] <@MaxBarry> Hello! 03[13:39] * America_of_AFK (~America_o@cpe-71-79-254-16.columbus.res.rr.com) has left #nationstates [13:39] <@MaxBarry> Well, it'd be nice if they all were filmed [13:39] <@MaxBarry> That would be super 01[13:39] * America_of_Tomorrow (~America_o@cpe-71-79-254-16.columbus.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates [13:39] <+Denecaep> So, you'd be willing to work to get all of them filmed, with potential directors, producers, etc? [13:39] <@MaxBarry> What happens is my agent attempts to sell the film rights to my novels, and then whoever buys the rights tries to get a production happening [13:40] <@MaxBarry> and usually I don't have too much to do with it [13:40] <@MaxBarry> because the last thing a production company wants is an author hanging around, wringing his hands about how they're destroying his brilliant book [13:40] <@MaxBarry> So my involvement is usually just deciding who we're going to sell the film rights to, and hoping they can do something great with it [13:41] <@MaxBarry> It sounds pretty glamorous, some of these Hollywood deals, but really I'm just getting emails [13:41] <@MaxBarry> Not, you know, partying with George Clooney [13:41] <+Denecaep> On that note, do you think that the people making your current movie are representing your book well? [13:41] <@MaxBarry> Clooney bought the rights to Jennifer Government and the closest I got to him was seeing a parking space on the Warner Bros. lot marked: RESERVED: G. CLOONEY [13:42] <@MaxBarry> All my books have been optioned, but the Syrup movie is the first one to go into production [13:42] <@MaxBarry> So I didn't really know what to expect [13:42] <+Denecaep> Is Syrup the only one currently in the works, then? [13:42] <@MaxBarry> It has the potential to be awesome and also has the potential to be the worst thing ever, you know? 02[13:42] <@Reploid_Productions> I know last MaxChat you mentioned something about AMC doing a series on JG or something. I take it that hasn't gone anywhere? [13:42] <@Flibbleites> I was wondering that too. [13:43] <@MaxBarry> But I went over there and on set it seemed like magic [13:43] <@MaxBarry> JG: No, it was a classic tale... [13:43] <@MaxBarry> AMC liked the idea of a TV series, and got into talks with a director, a script was produced, everyone was happy... [13:43] <@MaxBarry> Then AMC's management changed [13:43] <@MaxBarry> and OUT! went the old projects [13:44] <+Denecaep> Aw... [13:44] <+Denecaep> That would have been interesting to see. [13:44] <@MaxBarry> So JG is basically resetting, and we'll hopefully take another run at it in some form in the near future [13:44] <@MaxBarry> But right now there are no plans with that one, no [13:44] <@MaxBarry> Aside from Syrup, my other big hope is Machine Man, because it's with such great filmmakers [13:45] <@MaxBarry> But a LOT of books get optioned and only a few get made into movies, so we'll see [13:45] <@MaxBarry> Syrup is a small indie production; Machine Man would be a big one 01[13:45] * redback (mibbit@220.253-202-90.VIC.netspace.net.au) Quit (Signed off) [13:45] <@MaxBarry> If MM gets made into a film, I am definitely hiring a coder for NS [13:46] <@MaxBarry> Thanks for your question! [13:46] <+Denecaep> Thank YOU for answering it! [13:46] <@SalusaSecondus> Yay!!!!! 01[13:46] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: -v Denecaep [13:46] <@CrazyGirl> Will you take measures to reduce NS's ever increasing Dutch population? 01[13:46] * Flibbleites sets mode: +v frattastan [13:46] <+frattastan> *coughs* [13:46] <@CrazyGirl> Hello, Frattle. [13:46] <@MaxBarry> bwahaha [13:47] <@MaxBarry> it's like a CANCER, isn't it 03[13:47] * @SalusaSecondus glares are CrazyGirl [13:47] <+frattastan> Aye. They are everywhere. [13:47] <@MaxBarry> The site is oddly popular in some countries [13:47] <@MaxBarry> well [13:47] <@MaxBarry> maybe I shouldn't say "oddly" [13:47] <@MaxBarry> It's disproportionately popular 03[13:47] * @CrazyGirl smiles innocently [13:47] <@MaxBarry> We have always been very popular in the Netherlands [13:48] <@MaxBarry> I'm not really sure why [13:48] <@MaxBarry> Someone told me that people there tend to be more interested in politics, but I dunno... 01[13:48] * MetalMekhet (mibbit@c-98-255-7-133.hsd1.ca.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates [13:48] <@MaxBarry> I guess on a related note, people ask about translations of NS sometimes [13:49] <@MaxBarry> Because it would be nice to make the site more accessible to non-English speakers [13:49] <@MaxBarry> But it's such a huge task, I think it would be too hard to get a good translation and keep it current 02[13:49] <@Reploid_Productions> Nothing wrong with people doing unofficial fan translations though, I imagine ;) [13:49] <@MaxBarry> Anyway, to answer your question, I have no oppression planned against the Dutch peoples [13:49] <@SalusaSecondus> Awwww 03[13:49] * @CrazyGirl yays [13:50] <+frattastan> Translations nice, but I guess it would be hard to have. [13:50] <+frattastan> Same for the Dutch suppression. [13:50] <+frattastan> Thank you. [13:50] <@MaxBarry> Thank you! 01[13:50] * sedgistan sets mode: -v frattastan [13:50] <@Ardchoille> WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SEMI-AUTOMATED RECRUITMENT TOOLS AND THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE THEY GIVE TO THE MEGA REGIONS THAT USE THEM? 01[13:50] * SalusaSecondus sets mode: +v southernbellz [13:50] <@MaxBarry> Okay! [13:50] <@MaxBarry> Good question! [13:51] <@MaxBarry> The issue here is that it's quite difficult to recruit in NS [13:51] <@MaxBarry> It's hard to find people who want to be recruited, and hard to message them efficiently [13:52] <@MaxBarry> There *are* a lot of people in NS who are interested in receiving recruitment messages [13:52] <@MaxBarry> But there are plenty who don't want to be recruited, and consider that pure spam [13:52] <@MaxBarry> So really we need to find a good way to match recruiters to people who are open to being recruited, without bothering those who don't care [13:52] <+southernbellz> Would you consider coding an in-game recruitment tool? [13:53] <+southernbellz> Or banning the use of semi-automated scripts? [13:53] <@MaxBarry> Yes -- I think those recruitment tools exist only because there are no good in-game tools [13:53] <@MaxBarry> That was a yes to your first question [13:54] <@MaxBarry> The only reason we have fairly tight rules on scripts is that we don't want to wind up in a situation where some regions have a big advantage over others [13:54] <@MaxBarry> Just through the use of scripts [13:54] <@MaxBarry> So I think what we're looking at now is maybe opening up our rules on automated tools & scripts, so long as they're public, i.e. usable by anyone [13:54] <@MaxBarry> And hopefully using that as a stepping stone to taking the best ideas and building them into the game [13:55] <@MaxBarry> This will also hopefully tie into our messaging revamp, so it will be a lot easier to message multiple recipients [13:55] <@MaxBarry> By bringing that "Mass Telegram" concept into the game, it allows us to control it -- to say, okay, nation X can send Y telegrams so long as these criteria are met [13:56] <@MaxBarry> That way we can work to target messages better and encourage good interaction while keeping down spam [13:56] <+southernbellz> I think a public script or an in-game recruitment tool would fix the issues the private semi-scripts have created. Thanks for your time. [13:56] <@MaxBarry> I kinda feel we've been too harsh on scripts in the past, and that we can benefit from encouraging script-writers to work for us, instead of in the dark [13:56] <@MaxBarry> Thanks for your question! 01[13:57] * sedgistan sets mode: -v southernbellz [13:57] <@Melkor> Next one's from Charlotte Ryberg [13:57] <@Melkor> (and it's something I've wondered about too) [13:57] <@Melkor> Is NationStates censored in China? 01[13:57] * Flibbleites sets mode: +v CharlotteRyberg [13:57] <+CharlotteRyberg> Hahaha, Wanted to know that for years. 02[13:58] <@Reploid_Productions> I think we have at least one user who is supposedly in China 01[13:58] * Elindra (mibbit@98-158-64-97.rg0014.fcrdns.net) has joined #nationstates [13:58] <@MaxBarry> huh [13:58] <@MaxBarry> Look, I wouldn't have thought so... my understanding is that most stuff is *not* censored... but I really don't know [13:58] <@SalusaSecondus> I think it is. [13:58] <+CharlotteRyberg> To access free speech sites they usually have to use proxies but I know that NShas blocked proxies due to malicious activity. [13:58] <@SalusaSecondus> When I was there a few years ago I don't remember being able to reach NS. [13:59] <@MaxBarry> We block some proxies [13:59] <@MaxBarry> Huh, okay... well really I have no idea [13:59] <+CharlotteRyberg> Worth the try. Thanks [13:59] <@Melkor> we block the ones we get trouble from, pretty much [13:59] <@MaxBarry> Thanks CR! [13:59] <@MaxBarry> (Melkor wants to block ALL proxies.) [13:59] <@MaxBarry> (Melkor wants to block the internet.) [13:59] <+CharlotteRyberg> Nice one Max (sarcasm)! [13:59] <@Melkor> well I never! :O 01[14:00] * sedgistan sets mode: -v CharlotteRyberg [14:00] <@sedgistan> OK, next question: What do you think could or should be done, if anything, to increase activity in the feeders? 01[14:00] * sedgistan sets mode: +v Naivetry [14:00] <@MaxBarry> sorry for that incredibly uninformative answer CR 03[14:00] * Mostly_armless (mibbit@cpc3-bary3-0-0-cust47.5-1.cable.virginmedia.com) has left #nationstates [14:00] <@MaxBarry> The feeders have changed a lot; they used to be the most lawless places in NS [14:01] <@MaxBarry> They were also, I think, where a lot of the real dictatorial tactics for holding power emerged 03[14:01] * +Naivetry nods [14:01] <@MaxBarry> Things like endorsement caps and requiring that WA members endorse the delegate [14:01] <@MaxBarry> I remember when those things were SHOCKING 02[14:02] * @Reploid_Productions recalls the epic fuctercluck when Sedge snagged the delegacy in TSP earlier this year 03[14:02] * @CrazyGirl grins [14:02] <@MaxBarry> People were up in arms about how undemocratic it was [14:02] <@MaxBarry> But the reality probably is that unless you use those tactics, you just can't be safe in a feeder [14:03] <@MaxBarry> Hence they're all run by people who know what they're doing these days [14:03] <+Naivetry> Some of us have complained about inactivity in the feeders since Influence, though - it's made it much easier for the people in charge to hold power. 01[14:03] * Klaus_Devestatorie (mibbit@CPE-139-168-214-184.lns1.way.bigpond.net.au) has joined #nationstates [14:03] <@MaxBarry> Right [14:04] <@MaxBarry> Well, I have no plans to change anything about feeders at present... [14:04] <@MaxBarry> But I know we went through a few proposals maybe earlier this year, and there were some interesting ideas... 03[14:04] * +Naivetry nods encouragingly. :D 01[14:04] * ard (~kerril_ka@d122-105-224-5.sbr9.nsw.optusnet.com.au) has joined #nationstates [14:05] <@MaxBarry> It's always hard to know how these things will play out in practice, but if there's one place I'm prepared to break a few dishes, it's in a feeder [14:05] <@MaxBarry> I probably shouldn't have said that 01[14:05] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 89 [14:05] <+Naivetry> Perhaps not, but I think there's a few of us who would like to hug you for it! [14:05] <@MaxBarry> Anyway, our problem on the admin side has long been that we have more good ideas than time to implement 02[14:05] * @Reploid_Productions watches the gameplayers panic [14:06] <@CrazyGirl> Some of us would rejoice there, Reppy :P [14:06] <@MaxBarry> So as I mentioned earlier, this is something I want to address later this year... because I think if I could get the codebase ticking over, even doing small things every week, we could get a lot done [14:06] <+Naivetry> Thanks, Max! 01[14:06] * @Ardchoille (~kerril_ka@d122-105-224-5.sbr9.nsw.optusnet.com.au) Quit (Ping timeout) [14:06] <@MaxBarry> And I don't think the game needs changes to its core, but there are definitely a lot of things we can do to remove some of the roadblocks to gameplay at present [14:07] <@MaxBarry> Thanks Naivetry! 01[14:07] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 88 01[14:07] * sedgistan sets mode: -v Naivetry 02[14:07] <@Reploid_Productions> And next up, from skwoll: 01[14:07] * FreeNoldorStates (mibbit@201.141.239.56) Quit (Signed off) 02[14:07] <@Reploid_Productions> WHAT DO YOU THINK OF JENNIFER GOVERNMENT BEING COMPARED TO 1984 AND BRAVE NEW WORLD? 01[14:07] * sedgistan sets mode: +v swkoll 01[14:07] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 87 [14:07] <+swkoll> hello [14:07] <@MaxBarry> Hello! [14:08] <@MaxBarry> Well, they're all dystopian novels, which is why that comes up [14:08] <@MaxBarry> But those books are famous classics and mine is not [14:08] <@MaxBarry> So as a comparison, I'll take it [14:08] <@Flibbleites> at least not yet [14:08] <@MaxBarry> Right! [14:08] <@MaxBarry> :D [14:09] <@MaxBarry> Jennifer Government is kind of an anti-1984, in that instead of being about a world of total government control, it's about a world where there really is no effective government 01[14:09] * southernbellz (mibbit@67.239.230.65) Quit (Signed off) [14:09] <@MaxBarry> And I think that's maybe more where we're headed... 01[14:09] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 86 [14:09] <+swkoll> One extreme to another [14:09] <@MaxBarry> I wrote JG in around 2000... [14:09] <@MaxBarry> And corporate power was a really big concern at the time [14:09] <@MaxBarry> Then 9/11 happened and for many years afterward people were far more concerned about terrorism [14:10] <@MaxBarry> Then the government, esp. the US government, ramped up its power with the PATRIOT act etc [14:10] <@MaxBarry> So big government seemed like more of a bogeyman [14:10] <@MaxBarry> Then corporations took a hit in the Global Financial Crisis [14:10] <@MaxBarry> But now we're getting back to small government and big corporations [14:10] <+swkoll> Do you think the way of thinking around 2000 is coming back to the mainstream? [14:11] <@MaxBarry> There have been a few developments lately that make me think that corporations are going to get a lot stronger out of all this... [14:11] <@MaxBarry> so yes, I think that is becoming more relevant again [14:11] <@MaxBarry> Thanks for your question! [14:11] <+swkoll> Thanks for talking to you! :) [14:12] <@MaxBarry> Thanks swkoll! 01[14:12] * sedgistan sets mode: -v swkoll [14:12] <@Kryo> Describe your ideal coffee 01[14:12] * Flibbleites sets mode: +v Mahaj 02[14:13] <@Reploid_Productions> Ewww, coffee! =p [14:13] <@MaxBarry> One that is in front of me right now [14:13] <@Kryo> Mmmm... coffee. [14:13] <+Mahaj> on behalf of everyone in The Rejected Realms, this question is asked. :P [14:13] <@MaxBarry> That's really all I'm asking 03[14:13] * Milograd (mibbit@pool-72-68-72-32.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) has left #nationstates [14:13] <+Mahaj> no favorite flavor or anything? [14:13] <@Kryo> Describe it. 01[14:13] * Milograd (mibbit@pool-72-68-72-32.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates [14:13] <+Mahaj> how do you drink it? 01[14:13] * OceanicVakiadia (mibbit@c-69-245-148-185.hsd1.in.comcast.net) has joined #nationstates 01[14:13] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 87 [14:13] <@MaxBarry> Okay, I buy coffee beans, I grind them up and percolate 'em, drink it straight with 1 sugar 01[14:13] * frattastan (~frattasta@93-42-167-149.ip87.fastwebnet.it) Quit (Signed off) [14:13] <@MaxBarry> They are nice beans but I forget the flavor [14:13] <@SalusaSecondus> Mahaj: With his cybernetic mouth of course! 01[14:13] * Meowfoundland (mibbit@c220-237-110-223.fernt3.vic.optusnet.com.au) Quit (Signed off) [14:13] <@Kryo> Yay! You drink coffee like a smart person! 01[14:14] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 85 01[14:14] * frattastan (~frattasta@93-42-167-149.ip87.fastwebnet.it) has joined #nationstates [14:14] <@MaxBarry> They have a little gold sticker on that says something like THESE ARE AWESOME AWARD-WINNING BEANS [14:14] <@MaxBarry> That's all I can tell you [14:14] <+Mahaj> top secret? [14:14] <@MaxBarry> Yes, they swore me to secrecy when I bought them [14:14] <@MaxBarry> No, I mean I can't remember 02[14:15] <@Reploid_Productions> It is pretty early in the day down there! ;) [14:15] <+Mahaj> 7 am, isn't it? [14:15] <@MaxBarry> yep [14:15] <@MaxBarry> I'm supposed to be getting up the baby [14:15] <@MaxBarry> One or two more questions? 02[14:15] <@Reploid_Productions> Two left in the queue that I see [14:16] <@MaxBarry> ok [14:16] <+Mahaj> bye Max! thanks for answering! 01[14:16] * sedgistan sets mode: -v Mahaj [14:16] <@Kryo> Then you're allowed to go have a life again [14:16] <@MaxBarry> Thanks Mahaj! [14:16] <@MaxBarry> I have kids, not a life 01[14:16] * Reploid_Productions sets mode: +o ard 01[14:16] * sedgistan sets mode: +v ard [14:16] <@ard> QUESTION: How often is NS used for educational purposes? ( ie: used in schools and such ) If so, what is the feedback like? [14:16] <@MaxBarry> I'm not sure about how often, because we automated the process so I don't see the requests any more... [14:17] <@MaxBarry> actually, when I say automated, I mean the mods can take care of it [14:17] <@ard> Often, believe me! 01[14:17] * Flibbleites sets mode: +v Milograd [14:17] <@MaxBarry> So they would know better than me [14:17] <+Milograd> Oh cool, my question. B) [14:17] <+Milograd> Yeah, I was looking over the education page a few days ago, or whatever you call that, and I was sort of curious about that. [14:17] <@MaxBarry> I think it's been very popular when it's been used [14:17] <+Milograd> You see a lot of class regions on NS, so it sparked my curiousity. :P [14:17] <@MaxBarry> Some teachers like their classes to play around on it, some structure whole lessons on it [14:18] <@MaxBarry> Yes [14:18] <+Milograd> How would that work, teaching off of NS? [14:18] <@MaxBarry> I remember when we implemented the new regional message boards, the most chatty one in the whole game for a while there was a class region [14:18] <+Milograd> Oh yeah, heh. [14:18] <@MaxBarry> Well, a request we've had from teachers is whether they can decide which issues their class get 01[14:18] * the_blaatschapen (~blaatje@5356651D.cm-6-7b.dynamic.ziggo.nl) Quit (Signed off) [14:18] <+Milograd> Ahh, I see. [14:18] <@MaxBarry> We haven't been able to do that, but it would allow them to teach to particular issues [14:18] <@ard> Damn, I thought Max would use this as an excuse to remind everyone how innocent schoolchildren are and THINK Of THE CHILDREN!!! [14:18] <+Milograd> Most of the issues are somewhat silly though, right? :P 01[14:19] * WA_Multi (~blaatje@5356651D.cm-6-7b.dynamic.ziggo.nl) has joined #nationstates [14:19] <@MaxBarry> I think in general they use it for general politics, both in terms of answering daily issues and electing a regional Delegate [14:19] <+Milograd> Ahh, I see. [14:19] <@MaxBarry> Well, the issues are somewhat silly and somewhat serious 02[14:19] <@Reploid_Productions> I know some of them use the WA pretty heavily for their lessons [14:19] <@MaxBarry> They're serious issues presented in a playful way [14:19] <@MaxBarry> Right [14:20] <+Milograd> Ahh, I see. [14:20] <@MaxBarry> That's another part of NS I completely didn't anticipate: the education use [14:20] <+Milograd> Thanks for answering my question Max. :) [14:20] <@MaxBarry> Thanks for the question Milograd! 01[14:20] * Flibbleites sets mode: -v Milograd [14:20] <@sedgistan> And the final question! [14:20] <@sedgistan> [21:55] WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MOD OLYMPICS? [14:20] <@MaxBarry> OH GOD [14:21] <@MaxBarry> I'LL TELL YOU 05[14:21] -ChanServ- ChanServ could not process some of the nicks you provided. [14:21] <@MaxBarry> The person in charge of that is LAZY [14:21] <@MaxBarry> It's a DISGRACE [14:21] <@MaxBarry> I don't want to point any fingers [14:21] <@Flibbleites> Someone needs to light a fire under their ass. [14:21] <@MaxBarry> Name any names [14:21] <@SalusaSecondus> (Not to mention they are still recovering from the doping scandals) 02[14:21] <@Reploid_Productions> I think the guy who asked that signed off of the chat [14:21] <@MaxBarry> But the absence of a mod olympics is A CRIME AGAINST NATURE [14:22] <@MaxBarry> Actually the next Mod Olympics is coming, it's just a big one [14:22] <@MaxBarry> There are like ten thousand events [14:22] <@MaxBarry> It's taking a while to crunch the numbers 02[14:22] <@Reploid_Productions> I kinda hope we go awhile longer without one- I'm catching up to Kryo on several events! :P [14:22] <@Kryo> Not on proposal removals. [14:22] <@sedgistan> Will the Forum Mods get to sneak into the RMB post deletion competition? :P [14:22] <@Kryo> That one is totally secure [14:22] <@MaxBarry> We need to have a Mod Olympics because the amount of work the mods do here is amazing [14:23] <@MaxBarry> A few mods in particular clearly have nothing better to do [14:23] <@MaxBarry> And the site is running thanks to them [14:23] <@MaxBarry> This is actually a good opportunity for me to thank them in public, so: THANK YOU LOVELY MODS [14:23] <@MaxBarry> I LOVE YOU [14:24] <@MaxBarry> EXCEPT YOU SEDGE [14:24] <@MaxBarry> I HATE YOU WITH A BURNING PASSION [14:24] <@ard> He's just saying that. He doesn't give us free coffee and cakes. [14:24] <@MaxBarry> wait [14:24] <@MaxBarry> wrong window 03[14:24] * @sedgistan runs off crying 03[14:24] * @Flibbleites point at sedge and laughs 02[14:24] <@Reploid_Productions> Oh dear, what would your wife think of this? What about the kids?! 01[14:24] * Hornopolis (mibbit@pool-72-66-7-247.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net) Quit (Signed off) [14:24] <@CrazyGirl> Does that mean I get the GP forum all to myself? [14:24] <@ard> No way. I shall RETURN! [14:25] <@CrazyGirl> Mine! [14:25] <@ard> RULE 5, 6, 7!!! 02[14:25] <@Reploid_Productions> Well, that's all the queued questions. Any final comments before we wrap things up and open the floodgates in here? 01[14:25] * Hornopolis (mibbit@pool-72-66-7-247.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net) has joined #nationstates [14:25] <@MaxBarry> I want to thank everyone for coming along today, and for supporting NationStates [14:25] <@MaxBarry> We have a great site here [14:26] <@MaxBarry> Largely thanks to the quality of people who frequent it [14:26] <@MaxBarry> And I know a lot of you have contributed to making NS better in really serious ways [14:26] <@MaxBarry> I'm just the guy who started the site; you're the ones who have kept it going and built it into something awesome [14:27] <@MaxBarry> So THANK YOU! [14:27] <@MaxBarry> And I hope that 2011 is just the start of a new period of prosperity for NS [14:27] <@MaxBarry> Now I must change a baby's diaper. [14:27] <@CrazyGirl> Ew. 02[14:28] <@Reploid_Productions> Always good to host you in here; hopefully we'll be able to do this again at a slightly nicer time of day for you! 01[14:28] * Chekzobolag (mibbit@99-195-4-39.dyn.centurytel.net) has joined #nationstates [14:28] <@MaxBarry> Thank you Reppy for organizing this! 01[14:28] * America_of_Tomorrow (~America_o@cpe-71-79-254-16.columbus.res.rr.com) Quit (EOF from client) 02[14:28] <@Reploid_Productions> That being said, everyone brace yourselves! The floodgates are open! 01[14:28] * Reploid_Productions sets mode: -m 03[14:28] * Spartzerium applauds [14:28] Thanks for a wonderful few years, Max! :) [14:28] first [14:28] first comment ftw!!! max is awesome!!! [14:28] yay 01[14:28] * Milograd is now known as Cartah 03[14:28] * Goobergunchia bows before the Tetragrammaton Diaper of This World. [14:28] <@MaxBarry> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO [14:28] RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!!!!!!!! [14:28] First Post after Max has left. [14:28] RELEASE THE KRAKEN [14:28] WELP; [14:28] yay [14:28] awesome! [14:28] Incoming! [14:28] kekeke [14:28] Heh [14:28] yay [14:28] Oh god. [14:28] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqgsXkmQ6ZI [14:28] MAX I LOVE YOU! [14:28] LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL WE FLOOD NOW [14:28] *gasp* [14:28] yay [14:28] Wow, I love this [14:28] MAX <3 <3 <3 03[14:29] * Elindra hides. [14:29] Spaaaaam! [14:29] That's great. [14:29] GOodbye Max [14:29] than you [14:29] Max, sign my baby!!!! [14:29] hi [14:29] Or not. [14:29] Spampampam [14:29] spaaaaaaaam in front of the mods [14:29] *thank [14:29] http://i56.tinypic.com/hx9dfs.gif [14:29] CAN I TALK YET?!?!?!? 03[14:29] * Tramiar hides [14:29] first comment i gots it!!! [14:29] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqgsXkmQ6ZI 03[14:29] * CharlotteRyberg (~chatzilla@host86-160-234-177.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) has left #nationstates [14:29] O_O [14:29] Bye, Mr. Barry. [14:29] Damn he's already gone. [14:29] lol [14:29] Max hug me! [14:29] yay [14:29] YES! [14:29] bugger [14:29] TAG 02[14:29] <@Reploid_Productions> We should have a nice and prettified log of the chat up and online later today :) [14:29] click the link :D [14:29] :D 03[14:29] * Evil_Wolf yaws [14:29] Max ftw [14:29] Welp, I guess I'm off then. See you guys [14:29] MaxBarry you da man D: [14:29] NO, I bomb your tag. [14:29] I heard you like spam, so I've put spam in your spam in your spam. 03[14:29] * Elindra (mibbit@98-158-64-97.rg0014.fcrdns.net) has left #nationstates [14:29] Can't wait for the log onsite. [14:29] This is going too slow. 01[14:29] * North_Wiedna is now known as Wied [14:29] lol [14:29] was i second to post here after the floodgates? [14:29] Everybody got the spam out of their system :P 01[14:29] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 84 [14:29] MaxBarry: You should tell us your favourite pen and ink! [14:29] Lol 01[14:30] * Cartah is now known as Milograd [14:30] NOW EVERYONE, GO ATTACK FORUM 7 01[14:30] * CharlotteRyberg (~chatzilla@host86-160-234-177.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) has joined #nationstates [14:30] :p [14:30] xd [14:30] We should do this more often, just have max in here and turn off the +m [14:30] Also, I'm going to plug supporting your local indie bookstore when you buy Machine Man! [14:30] Maxh, you'll be my Max Barry. [14:30] meh i was close [14:30] I had a question on that 01[14:30] * Denecaep (mibbit@99-68-40-33.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [14:30] Good lord, look at all the words flowing. [14:30] didn't get picked :C [14:30] I'm thinking types on his computer, and as such does not use pen and ink. [14:30] TO THE FORUM! [14:30] EIEIEIEIEIEIIEIEIEIEIEIEIE! 01[14:30] * Klaus_Devestatorie (mibbit@CPE-139-168-214-184.lns1.way.bigpond.net.au) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [14:30] I'm pretty sure authors use pens twenty four seven. 03[14:30] * WA_Multi multiplies 01[14:30] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 83 [14:30] Knoot? [14:30] Tablets. :< [14:30] MaxBarry how's the baby? [14:30] >: [14:30] Knoot? [14:30] EIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIE! [14:30] Stupid dentist appointment, because of it I got here too late to ask a question. [14:31] Knoot :D 03[14:31] * Mahaj slaps OceanicVakiadia around a bit with a large trout 01[14:31] * Rezo is now known as Jeanne_Le_Poney [14:31] Ballotonia: Even if he types manuscripts without paper, surely he uses pen and paper for things too. [14:31] http://i56.tinypic.com/hx9dfs.gif <-- I'd like to get a commentary on this. First of all, its a meme, instantly. Secondly, I'M A WRITER. *Stares* 03[14:31] * StGeorge slaps Mahaj about with a pony [14:31] Never gonna give you up, Never gonna let you down, Never gonna run around and desert you! Never gonna make you cry, Never gonna say goodbye, Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you! [14:31] Notes, grocery lists... 01[14:31] * UnitedGordonopia (mibbit@c-24-16-251-170.hsd1.wa.comcast.net) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 01[14:31] * Shanix (~Shanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit) 03[14:31] * Milograd made the Chinese food delivery man wait at his door; he was busy talking to MaxBarry. [14:31] lol [14:31] <_< 03[14:31] * @Flibbleites takes Mahaj's trout away 01[14:31] * Shanix (Shanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #nationstates 03[14:31] * Mahaj slaps Flibbleites around a bit with a large trout 01[14:31] * Mine89 (Tikal@bl8-140-85.dsl.telepac.pt) Quit (Quit) 01[14:31] * Shanix (Shanix@cpe-174-109-221-168.nc.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit) [14:31] >_> [14:31] TROUT! :D [14:31] GET HIM FLIB 01[14:31] * Wied (~Wied@pool-96-240-215-134.spfdma.east.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: Stoned at the Taj again...) [14:31] <@ard> Milo, that's truedevotion! [14:31] Now, Knoot, about this homeless draft. 03[14:31] * @Flibbleites takes Mahaj's trout away again 01[14:31] * Reploid_Productions changes topic to 'Welcome to NationStates | MaxChat log will be posted online later today!' [14:31] @Ard: c: [14:31] I was like [14:31] So.... did Max talk about body modification in one of the other chats? :/ 03[14:31] * Mahaj slaps Flibbleites with Reploid_Productions 01[14:31] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 79 [14:32] "Oh man if I go downstairs max might just skip me" [14:32] Trout taste gooooood... 01[14:32] * CharlotteRyberg is now known as Minoa [14:32] I couldn't have that ofc [14:32] lol [14:32] goodnight 03[14:32] * Naivetry brings cookies and coffee for all [14:32] Nai! [14:32] *hugs* 03[14:32] * Goobergunchia eats a cookie. "Thanks." 01[14:32] * Goobergunchia is now known as Goobergunch [14:32] http://mibpaste.com/612f5X 01[14:32] * Aethyopea (mibbit@78-20-33-254.access.telenet.be) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [14:32] <@CrazyGirl> Thanks, Nai 03[14:32] * WA_Multi hugs Crazygirl for good measure and quits 03[14:32] * Mahaj slaps Goobergunch around a bit with a large trout 03[14:32] * @CrazyGirl hugs 01[14:32] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 78 03[14:32] * Naivetry hugs [14:32] <@CrazyGirl> Bye Blaatje 03[14:32] * Goobergunch parries with a swordfish [14:32] I know too many of you people >.> 01[14:32] * WA_Multi (~blaatje@5356651D.cm-6-7b.dynamic.ziggo.nl) Quit (Quit: Leaving) 03[14:32] * @sedgistan cries in a corner [14:32] Herrebrugh doesn't give a shit about Mahaj being slapped about with a pony 03[14:32] * Mahaj slaps sedgistan around a bit with a large trout [14:32] And then there were 62... [14:32] lol no one likes sedge :3 [14:32] Goddamnit. [14:32] lol 03[14:32] * Naivetry brings Sedge some nice spring water. 03[14:32] * Evil_Wolf pokes Sedge with a stick 03[14:32] * Goobergunch patpats Sedge 03[14:32] * @CrazyGirl hugs Sedge 01[14:32] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 77 [14:32] I don't understand :'( [14:32] Oh suck it up 03[14:33] * Mahaj slaps Evil_Wolf around a bit with a large trout [14:33] <@CrazyGirl> What's wrong, Herrie? [14:33] Heh 03[14:33] * Mahaj slaps MaxBarry around a bit with a large trout 03[14:33] * Milograd tells Topid to send some moar annoying people to the Rejected Realms. [14:33] I SLAPPED MAX BARRY! :O [14:33] ^how dare you! 03[14:33] * frattastan throws some rusty nails at Mahaj. [14:33] WHAT HAVE YOU DONE [14:33] Sedge, that comment in your direction surely was due to TSP. :p 03[14:33] * Mahaj huggles Max Barry 03[14:33] * Evil_Wolf jumps Mahaj. Man down! [14:33] NOOOO 03[14:33] * Tramiar kicks Mahaj [14:33] lol 03[14:33] * @Flibbleites (~Flibbleit@c-71-59-174-244.hsd1.wa.comcast.net) has left #nationstates 03[14:33] * Milograd summons a war mastodon to annihilate Mahaj. [14:33] ^ [14:33] The WA just became a better place. ;) [14:33] oh god [14:33] <@CrazyGirl> I didn't get him condemned for nothing.. [14:33] I don't know, Ballo... did you see that comment about the feeders? :P 01[14:33] * ChanServ sets mode: +l 76 [14:33] JUMP IN FRONT OF THE TROUT [14:33] SAVE HIM 03[14:34] * Mahaj slaps ChanServ around a bit with a large trout [14:34] i slapped ChanServ! :O