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2018/04/10 18:18:48
Subject: Re:Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Last Remaining Whole C'Tan
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I think we should spare a thought for Yakface, who only wanted to hook people up with some free can openers and then presumably read through the first 3 pages of this thread like this.
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 lord_blackfang wrote:Respect to the guy who subscribed just to post a massive ASCII dong in the chat and immediately get banned.
 Flinty wrote:The benefit of slate is that its.actually a.rock with rock like properties. The downside is that it's a rock
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2018/04/10 19:20:03
Subject: Re:Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Fresh-Faced New User
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We would like to address the recent discussion over a phrase that is depicted on a bottle-opener branding the game of Nexus.
If you look closely, the words are “No Life Matters.” Notice it doesn’t say “Lives.” This phrase is not an exploitation of the different “X Lives Matter” movements. It is simply a reflection of the world that Nexus exists in where brutality and fame are the only things that truly matter.
Industrialized language is something we were warned about by George Orwell and many others.
In the Nexus, you will find a society where all has fallen completely apart and corruption runs unchecked. One who might find themselves there would certainly be mocked for thinking anything as futile as a life is sanctimonious in any way other than utility.
- D-Verse Publishing
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2018/04/10 19:24:32
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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So you’re just ignoring the problematic similarity, when you could choose many other combinations of words without a problematic real-world association?
Cool story, bro.
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 Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2018/04/10 19:25:04
Subject: Re:Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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So, 3 pages of vitriol because of a misunderstanding? Wow, been a long time since I saw such pure human behaviour
I'm curious about the NEXUS, but before I know if I'm interested or not, I need some miniatures pics. I like your game description, but miniatures are always the sink or swim point. Can you share any time frame?
(also, the bag looks damn good!)
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This message was edited 3 times. Last update was at 2018/04/10 19:27:02
"Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth! These are the truths of this world! Surrender to these truths, you pigs in human clothing!" - Satsuki Kiryuin, Kill la Kill |
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2018/04/10 19:43:45
Subject: Re:Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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If a mod could inform me as to why my post got deleted, I'd appreciate it.
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 iGuy91 wrote:You love the T-Rex. Its both a hero and a Villain in the first two movies. It is the "king" of dinosaurs. Its the best. You love your T-rex.
Then comes along the frakking Spinosaurus who kills the T-rex, and the movie says "LOVE THIS NOW! HE IS BETTER" But...in your heart, you love the T-rex, who shouldn't have lost to no stupid Spinosaurus. So you hate the movie. And refuse to love the Spinosaurus because it is a hamfisted attempt at taking what you loved, making it TREX +++ and trying to sell you it.
 Elbows wrote:You know what's better than a psychic phase? A psychic phase which asks customers to buy more miniatures... 
the_scotsman wrote:Dae think the company behind such names as deathwatch death guard deathskullz death marks death korps deathleaper death jester might be bad at naming?
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2018/04/10 19:51:03
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
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So can an admin clarify - did the manufacturer volunteer to provide these products or did Dakka ask for them?
And if the latter does that mean Dakka tacitly supports their political position?
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I prefer to buy from miniature manufacturers that *don't* support the overthrow of democracy. |
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2018/04/10 19:57:08
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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 ScarletRose wrote:
And if the latter does that mean Dakka tacitly supports their political position?
Not sure it's a political position...
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iGuy91 wrote:You love the T-Rex. Its both a hero and a Villain in the first two movies. It is the "king" of dinosaurs. Its the best. You love your T-rex.
Then comes along the frakking Spinosaurus who kills the T-rex, and the movie says "LOVE THIS NOW! HE IS BETTER" But...in your heart, you love the T-rex, who shouldn't have lost to no stupid Spinosaurus. So you hate the movie. And refuse to love the Spinosaurus because it is a hamfisted attempt at taking what you loved, making it TREX +++ and trying to sell you it.
Elbows wrote:You know what's better than a psychic phase? A psychic phase which asks customers to buy more miniatures...
the_scotsman wrote:Dae think the company behind such names as deathwatch death guard deathskullz death marks death korps deathleaper death jester might be bad at naming?
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2018/04/10 20:01:56
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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ScarletRose wrote:
And if the latter does that mean Dakka tacitly supports their political position?
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2018/04/10 20:02:14
"Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth! These are the truths of this world! Surrender to these truths, you pigs in human clothing!" - Satsuki Kiryuin, Kill la Kill |
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2018/04/10 20:03:45
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Stalwart Dark Angels Space Marine
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Your lack of plural isn’t exactly convincing, especially when you immediately turn to calling those you’ve offended Orwellian. This’ll probably just be deleted, but I plan to contact as many of Dakka’s advertisers as I can to make them aware of the admin’s implicit support of this company.
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2018/04/10 20:07:47
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Crap. And I just posted yesterday on another threat about bait. Automatically Appended Next Post: Erren wrote:Your lack of plural isn’t exactly convincing, especially when you immediately turn to calling those you’ve offended Orwellian. This’ll probably just be deleted, but I plan to contact as many of Dakka’s advertisers as I can to make them aware of the admin’s implicit support of this company.
Yeesh, mr 47 posts. Let the rest of us enjoy our forum.
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2018/04/10 20:08:56
iGuy91 wrote:You love the T-Rex. Its both a hero and a Villain in the first two movies. It is the "king" of dinosaurs. Its the best. You love your T-rex.
Then comes along the frakking Spinosaurus who kills the T-rex, and the movie says "LOVE THIS NOW! HE IS BETTER" But...in your heart, you love the T-rex, who shouldn't have lost to no stupid Spinosaurus. So you hate the movie. And refuse to love the Spinosaurus because it is a hamfisted attempt at taking what you loved, making it TREX +++ and trying to sell you it.
Elbows wrote:You know what's better than a psychic phase? A psychic phase which asks customers to buy more miniatures...
the_scotsman wrote:Dae think the company behind such names as deathwatch death guard deathskullz death marks death korps deathleaper death jester might be bad at naming?
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2018/04/10 20:13:12
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Potent Possessed Daemonvessel
Why Aye Ya Canny Dakkanaughts!
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Erren wrote:Your lack of plural isn’t exactly convincing, especially when you immediately turn to calling those you’ve offended Orwellian. This’ll probably just be deleted, but I plan to contact as many of Dakka’s advertisers as I can to make them aware of the admin’s implicit support of this company.
I'm sure your quest will bring Dakka tumbling to the ground.
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Ghorros wrote:The moral of the story: Don't park your Imperial Knight in a field of Gretchin carrying power tools.
 Marmatag wrote:All the while, my opponent is furious, throwing his codex on the floor, trying to slash his wrists with safety scissors.
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2018/04/10 20:19:01
Subject: Become a Dakka Contributing Member and get some free swag from NEXUS
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Sorry everyone. I should have definitely noticed ahead of time that their slogan 'No Life Matters' could easily be construed as being flippant about quite important real life issues.
I didn't see connection before I posted and I should have.
I do absolutely believe the publisher that their intent in using that terminology is not to promote a political viewpoint, but rather just an unfortunate gaff. However, as this discussion has clearly focused specifically onto that phrase (understandably so), it doesn't really make sense to continue this thread.
Sorry again for any confusion or anger generated over this topic.
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