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Ian Benjamin had this to say about John Romero:
No problem, I can email you the information if this is permitted as per forum rules. I don't believe I'm allowed to post them publicly, can anyone varify this before I send information via email?
Not confident reading the rules?
Yeah, doing that would be the right way of going about it.
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Verily, Azakias doth proclaim:
I meant a broad generalization of oriental weapons. I know it sounds kinda close minded but I'm fairly sick of oriental culture, being steeped in it to no end here by people I know.
Well, I think there's a couple catagories of people.
You've got actual Japanese people who like the culture/anime/whatever because they grew up in it.
Then you've got people who, somehow at an early age (either by starting martial arts or seeing a Kurosawa film or whatever) became interested in Japanese Culture. Obviously, with an interest in the culture and things, interest in the entertainment (anime mostly) is going to follow.
Then you've got people who just like anime. It seems that, while not all the time, these people are the ones who overuse the Japanese language.
And, as a side note, I actually do like some European weapons, I also like some Middle Eastern/Persian weapons. I think they too have their own elegance and grace in use.
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Vorbis had this to say about Reading Rainbow:
Not confident reading the rules?Yeah, doing that would be the right way of going about it.
After reading the rules I was concerned that this contact information may or may not be considered under the Harass and Sass rule. I won't make the argument thati t is listed elsewhere, as the rules say this is beside the point. However since it is considered a public "business" or organization I was on the fence, so I thought I'd ask to be safe. Pink as I am, I do want to follow the rules and thus I act in a tentative manner so I don't step on toes.
Everything ever taught to you by Jim Bob of Billy Bob's Black Belt Emporium is a lie. Now, tie your obi UNDER the hakama and try again.
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A sleep deprived Ian Benjamin stammered:
After reading the rules I was concerned that this contact information may or may not be considered under the Harass and Sass rule. I won't make the argument thati t is listed elsewhere, as the rules say this is beside the point. However since it is considered a public "business" or organization I was on the fence, so I thought I'd ask to be safe. Pink as I am, I do want to follow the rules and thus I act in a tentative manner so I don't step on toes.
Fair 'nough.
Katsujinken
Welcome to EC Ian.
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Tarquinn had this to say about Pirotess:
I don't know who is right or wrong in this mater, but Tal was acting like an ass.
That's Tal for ya. I can't remember a time when Tal hasn't acted that way. Bummey the Fool fucked around with this message on 06-15-2004 at 12:34 PM.
I'll start by saying I don't care who is right and who is not. I do, however, see lots of information being traded back and forth and I like that.
Maho, what you fail to notice is that Tal doesn't require having to back up his claims to you to be accredited by the boards. This is where seniority does, in fact, come into play. He's been around a long time and has time and again proven his knowledge and skills to the rest of the board. If he had to give links and proof everytime some new person came to the board and questioned him, then he'd become very bitter and tired of repeating the same crap over and over again before this new person would be willing to listen to the other crap he has had to say over and over again. Might as well ask him to make his own webpage. Once a person's skills and knowledges are proven and they've been around awhile.. they're given 'benefit of the doubt' because of their seniority.
Ian, let me say I enjoy having you around. The level head, lack of insults, and your efforts to maintain following the rules while delivering your information is something we don't see often in new people on the board. I really do hope you stick around. I'll give you the Bajah Seal of Approval No one else has ever had one!
Tal, you don't HAVE to be demeaning everytime you get into these discussions, you know 
Sean, I claim seniority over you.
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Bajah had this to say about Pirotess:
Sean, I claim seniority over you.
Seniority, yes.
But my knife in the dark says I retain superiority.
It's not something people hear about.
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Sean thought about the meaning of life:
Seniority, yes.But my knife in the dark says I retain superiority.
Thats not a knife...thats a spoon!
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Out of a possible 10, Sean scored a straight 1 with:
Seniority, yes.But my knife in the dark says I retain superiority.
I'm sitting in a dark room and there's a knife sitting on the desk next to me. It's therefore a knife in the dark... and it says no such thing. Therefore, I shall claim superiority as well.
It's not something people hear about.
I'm not into that asphyxiation stuff, Sean. You sick bastard.
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Bajah had this to say about (_|_):
I'm not into that asphyxiation stuff, Sean. You sick bastard.
Bait and switch.
*gouges Bajah's eyes out with the same spoon as before*
It's not something people hear about.
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Out of a possible 10, Sean scored a straight 1 with:
Bait and switch.*gouges Bajah's eyes out with the same spoon as before*
*dodges*
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Alek wrote this stupid crap:
I think khukri's are not Japanese.
Not in the slightest. From India, actually.
Azakias sniffles.
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Zephyer Kyuukaze had this to say about Tron:
Not in the slightest. From India, actually.
Still, it is in the east, and asia, so it's pretty close.
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We were all impressed when Bajah wrote:
*dodges*
Ninja spork attack! *lunge*
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Katrinity had this to say about Robocop:
I don't have a problem with him either. At least he's seemed to keep his cool and try to explain things out and not resort to name-calling as some of us can't seem to help doing all the time....
Kat's a cookie head!
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Ares was listening to Cher while typing:
Kat's a cookie head!
Onose! Et tu, Ares? 
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Bajah had this to say about pies:
I'm sitting in a dark room and there's a knife sitting on the desk next to me. It's therefore a knife in the dark... and it says no such thing. Therefore, I shall claim superiority as well.
And I claim seniority over you.
But what Bajah said is right -- While I may not always LIKE Tal's method of arguing, he knows his stuff pretty damn well. He and I have talked about this, and what I've studied myself goes along with what Tal has said. Falaanla Marr fucked around with this message on 06-15-2004 at 02:49 PM.
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Katrinity had this to say about Knight Rider:
Onose! Et tu, Ares?
*hides from Kat in Kat's tails*
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Katrinity was listening to Cher while typing:
<pours sugar and honey on everyone in the thread>
My jacket! wtf...
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This one time, at Ian Benjamin camp:
Exactly, that's why it's important not to weild the blade unless you receive that sort of training. Not only is it disrespectful, but it's potentially dangerous. If someone wishes to appreciate it as art or simply keep a sword as an ornament this is their choice. I decided that if I was going to own them, I wanted to understand them and how they were used. That's why I decided to take Iai and Kendo. I have a great respect for the blades. The followers of some shinto sects are even more vehement about this respect, I cannot claim to be this bonded to the sword. If I did, I'd be a fool to assume such things.
Thanks ;D Exactly what I though! 
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Tal NSFW!!'s unholy Backstreet Boys obsession manifested in:
You sir, are wrong. Beryllium, even in a mild alloy is still toxic. And your spouting of shit about wearing things out, and never using a live blade, is mindless drivel. You're speaking from an american sport martial arts point of view, rather than a realistic point of view.AND you dont even seem to grasp what Iaido is for. A false blade represents a lack of trust and faith in ones self, and forgiving ones self for fucking up. NEITHER of these is allowable. Now why don't you go watch "The Last Samurai" and beat off again, See if you learn any more.
Not to roll in late, but you've got your beryllium facts wrong. The dust is toxic, but touching the metal is not. There was even a showcase bicycle made of beryllium a few years back. Here's an article on the metal's properties: article.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage's fortune cookie read:
Not to roll in late, but you've got your beryllium facts wrong. The dust is toxic, but touching the metal is not. There was even a showcase bicycle made of beryllium a few years back. Here's an article on the metal's properties: article.
yeah, but his point that it's highly unlikely to be used for swords, even pratice swords still stands. It's a high demand and very rare substance, so unless you are a very rich CEO, chances are most could not pay for it. Also it's brittle, like makeing a sword of tungsten, hard shit, but you will crack an break it.
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Zephyer Kyuukaze got all f'ed up on Angel Dust and wrote:
Not in the slightest. From India, actually.
Southern middle east really. India never had them, Nepal is the farthest it went. It sort of went from what is now Iran up the mountains and through to the Himalayas.
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Katrinity had this to say about Optimus Prime:
<pours sugar and honey on everyone in the thread>
Oh shit fire ants!!
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Bloodsage obviously shouldn't have said:
Not to roll in late, but you've got your beryllium facts wrong. The dust is toxic, but touching the metal is not. There was even a showcase bicycle made of beryllium a few years back. Here's an article on the metal's properties: article.
Well.. you're right. However WHATS THAT BEHIND YOU???
*runs away from the evil puppy*
