24-11-2002 17:15									#31
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike Sid slept with the EA CEO's wife.

hi ,

, thats the kind of talk that gives a bad name , ........ and thats why the guys from firaxis turn away , ....

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	24-11-2002 17:20									#32
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I think the inherent flippancy of the remark was obvious. If it wasn't I would like to inform all members of 'Poly that I do not know anything about Sid's personal life, and all comments in this area should be taken as mere speculation.

	24-11-2002 17:23									#33
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike I think the inherent flippancy of the remark was obvious. If it wasn't I would like to inform all members of 'Poly that I do not know anything about Sid's personal life, and all comments in this area should be taken as mere speculation.

hi ,

its just a joke


, actually where is SID in all of this , ...... a statement from him would be nice , ......

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	24-11-2002 17:33									#34
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quote: Originally posted by panag , actually where is SID in all of this

Well EA's CEO is away this weekend......you work it out.

	24-11-2002 19:57									#35
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quote: I think the inherent flippancy of the remark was obvious.

using smilies usually helps geting your intentions across...

	24-11-2002 20:00									#36
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Yes, but they can also detract from punchiness. Think of it as deadpan, but in post form.

	24-11-2002 20:09									#37
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half of a good joke in "real life" is the tone of the voice and the expression of the face.

smilies play that part. if you were to go to Sid and say what you said with a deadpan, he'd probably hit you in the face and be right about it

	24-11-2002 20:13									#38
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Well obviously I wouldn't make such a crack in real life unless I knew the person well. And postulating such a level of familiarity I would alternate between making the joke (or similar jokes) with a smile and a laugh, or making the joke deadpan, depending on my mood.

	24-11-2002 20:18									#39
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quote: Well obviously I wouldn't make such a crack in real life unless I knew the person well.

well we are mainly between strangers here. it's by default assumed that using no smilies means that you're either serious about what you said or certainly not joking about it

	24-11-2002 20:24									#40
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Well if the remark was about another poster I'd agree. But it wasn't, and, what is more, it was manifestly obvious it was not intended as a serious comment.

	24-11-2002 20:31									#41
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quote: Well if the remark was about another poster I'd agree.

Sid is a very important person for this community, i'd say....

quote: But it wasn't, and, what is more, it was manifestly obvious it was not intended as a serious comment.

not that obvious to that many people as you'd like to think. just look at the posts that followed it

	24-11-2002 20:37									#42
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG not that obvious to that many people as you'd like to think. just look at the posts that followed it

It was only Panag, and he isn't exactly credibility incarnate. But point taken, I wont imply anything about Sid's sexual practices in future without smiling.

	24-11-2002 20:58									#43
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Flippant remarks are for the OT. They are less 'religous' there and can take jokes, and even if its not seen as a joke no worries - truth is unimportant and trolls common.

	24-11-2002 21:00									#44
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If you are joking, a smilie is important. The number of overly sarcastic posts I've made that have resulted in a flamings due to American's sarcasm detectors malfunctioning is unbelievable.

	24-11-2002 21:06									#45
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As I said, the point is taken. I still believe though, that even Americans wouldn't think:

a) Sid was having an affair with the wife of the CEO of EA.

b) He told me about it.

c) I would post it here.

All of which would have to be true for it not to be a flippant remark.

	24-11-2002 21:10									#46
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You'd think so wouldn't you.

But then you wouldn't expect 11% of them not to know where their country is on a map.

	24-11-2002 21:15									#47
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Could you provide data to confirm such an assertion?

	24-11-2002 21:16									#48
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It was all over the OT this week.

	24-11-2002 21:19									#49
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http://www.freep.com/news/nw/geog21_20021121.htm
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002...ain530099.shtml

	24-11-2002 21:28									#50
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That is pretty funny.

	24-11-2002 22:02									#51
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike It was only Panag, and he isn't exactly credibility incarnate. But point taken, I wont imply anything about Sid's sexual practices in future without smiling.

hi ,

ahem , not only "panag" , .......

and just one Q , how would you feel if someone posted that about your wife , ...... or about you , ......
in some countries people kill you for this comment , and in some on top they would kill Sid and the woman also , just to get the point , ......

anyway , can we get back to the topic , .....

have a nice day

	24-11-2002 22:10									#52
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I admire how you maintain your persona......very diligent.....I hope you have a nice day too.

So the topic: price of PTW in Germany. Well due to bugs you can't even get it in the UK yet. I think it is the same across much of Europe.

	24-11-2002 22:26									#53
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike I admire how you maintain your persona......very diligent.....I hope you have a nice day too. So the topic: price of PTW in Germany. Well due to bugs you can't even get it in the UK yet. I think it is the same across much of Europe.

hi ,

munich , 34.95 , berlin 38.75 , ........

gatwick , tax free ; 44.50 , ......

, this is to expensive , and infogreed does nothing against outrages prices , Mark , start to sell them (!)

have a nice day

	25-11-2002 02:29									#54
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Well, I never thought that DrSpike's comments were true, even without a smilie. After all, the whole idea has a low credibility. Sid? He's not the sexiest guy in the world...

Back on topic: I recently found out that PTW will probably cost R$ 60,00 (sixty reais), which is roughly equal to US$ 16,85. Now, this value may seem low for a lot of you, but, actually, R$ 60,00 is a lot of money around here, especially for an expansion pack (compare this to the price they are charging for The Sims XPs: R$ 45,00 (approx. US$ 12,64).

But I bet that this price will drop very soon.

	27-11-2002 14:34									#55
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I am not sure if this happens only in Germany but on Amazon.de they now have dropped the price to €32.99!

I'll just sit tight and wait 'til the dust settles and I'll buy at €30 or less.

So long...

	27-11-2002 14:42									#56
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quote: Originally posted by The Pioneer I am not sure if this happens only in Germany but on Amazon.de they now have dropped the price to €32.99!

Now that the patch is out the uk release should be imminent....actually I'd better check now.

	27-11-2002 15:14									#57
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Actually you can get Civ III PtW in Finland for 29 €.

	27-11-2002 15:22									#58
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Rasbey-
when and where?

	27-11-2002 18:59									#59
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So are you suggesting that I come to Finland and buy the game for €29! It soooo dark there and I am soooo scared !

So long...

	27-11-2002 19:10									#60
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Well, you can come here on the comming summer, then it won't be dark and you won't be scared...