tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post8692628954100863468..comments2024-02-29T16:43:55.241-05:00Comments on Lurking Rhythmically: Gunnies stand up for GamersErin Palettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09984632637166408245noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-33774003475837819182012-12-26T21:52:58.037-05:002012-12-26T21:52:58.037-05:00Well, I suck at the games yet still run them. I&#...Well, I suck at the games yet still run them. I'm a gunnie, not so much a gamer, but have run everything from a Atari 2600 to a PS3. I have never pointed a firearm, much less pulled the trigger at a person. <br /><br />Well said! Keads3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-1472541288285474242012-12-25T23:50:29.642-05:002012-12-25T23:50:29.642-05:00I completely agree. We know what it is like better...I completely agree. We know what it is like better than most to be vilified for our beliefs. We WILL NOT do it to other groups. Mikesspotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-75232223257400464402012-12-25T09:07:32.416-05:002012-12-25T09:07:32.416-05:00"It is a very odd sort of patriot..."
Q..."It is a very odd sort of patriot..."<br /><br />Questioning LaPierre's patriotism because he gave a speech that gored Peny Arcade's sacred cow is way beyond the pale and not something I'll be associated with- no matter what I thought of the speech itself.DaveP.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-66596378697283495452012-12-25T03:27:30.222-05:002012-12-25T03:27:30.222-05:00Is it wrong that I want to bring my 1st Edition D&...Is it wrong that I want to bring my 1st Edition D&D books with me, if I'm able to get to the next NRA Annual Meeting? Maybe put together a really old-school pick-up game? Tomb of Horrors, anyone?Mrs. Dragon (Leatherworks)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-9925921363374958392012-12-24T14:50:38.015-05:002012-12-24T14:50:38.015-05:00I have a different take on the LaPierre speech. A...I have a different take on the LaPierre speech. Any real gun control legislation -- like almost every other law -- is going to come from the House. And just as the Presidential election was determined by a few swing states, a "gun" vote in the House depends on a few swing districts. The gun rights supporters have intensity that the anti gun rights people do not have. They tend to make a vote based on a candidate's stance on guns. The elections in those swing districts are often based on those gun rights voters, who are often a bit older and more rural. LaPierre was speaking to them. He wasn't speaking to Chicago, or even my district in TX where the representative is solidly pro-gun. Those types of voters probably don't play many video games, so attacking the games is pretty low risk. So, I wouldn't take what LaPierre says too personally. Sure, it makes no sense to the gamers out there or anyone that watches modern media or who has children. But it might make sense to a small number people who could determine a Congressional election, and a House vote on guns. That's my take, anyway.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-20801521255438310142012-12-24T12:48:18.838-05:002012-12-24T12:48:18.838-05:00Don't remember where I saw it, but "If it...Don't remember where I saw it, but "If it is not the gun, but the gunman why is it the game and not the gamer?"Tim Hansennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-62391155140579184732012-12-24T01:43:27.525-05:002012-12-24T01:43:27.525-05:00Something like ten million World of Warcraft subsc...Something like ten million World of Warcraft subscribers didn't kill anyone today.McThagnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-24203891057507262202012-12-22T20:52:17.838-05:002012-12-22T20:52:17.838-05:00Black ops 1+2; Modern warfare (all);COD(almost all...Black ops 1+2; Modern warfare (all);COD(almost all)HALO(all) D+D(basic and advanced)and quite a few Avalon Hill's as well. Gun Owner 32 years. My first weapon at 13 was an M-1 carbine(read evil assault rifle in many places) Have never killed a single person. Have never even entertained any thoughts of killing people. Everyone involved here needs to get a life, and get on with it. Go blame the right people, and get involved to make a difference.Jeffgrey6930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-26378078729533051432012-12-22T18:50:48.490-05:002012-12-22T18:50:48.490-05:00Yup. Ignorant scapegoating that isn't backed ...Yup. Ignorant scapegoating that isn't backed up by any science.<br /><br />The one thing I'd add is that sometimes brain chemistry goes sideways. Blaming the parents is another form of "teh ebil D&D did it!" Our understanding of mental health is better than it was 40 years ago but we still see darkly through that glass.borepatchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-13768360662591796932012-12-22T17:03:53.321-05:002012-12-22T17:03:53.321-05:00If anything, I think games may have an opposite ef...If anything, I think games may have an opposite effect. I think there are people who are able to blow off steam by gaming, and it cuts down on losing their temper when dealing with things in the real world. <br />Just my opinion.Robert Garrardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-85791947220115297322012-12-22T16:30:58.822-05:002012-12-22T16:30:58.822-05:00I'm right with you, Erin. Waa tweeting about t...I'm right with you, Erin. Waa tweeting about this kind if bs this morning.Robert McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849168773343652368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-59587965852523797782012-12-22T15:23:58.352-05:002012-12-22T15:23:58.352-05:00I've been planning on writing the NRA about th...I've been planning on writing the NRA about this. I may just point them at this post.Oddballhttp://GunsCarsTech.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-12730502791738559912012-12-22T14:55:14.628-05:002012-12-22T14:55:14.628-05:00Agreed. Although my feelings on gun control are am...Agreed. Although my feelings on gun control are ambivalent, talk of banning anything "for the good of the children" really pegs the needle on my bullshit meter.Paul Gormannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-9789730766908168602012-12-22T14:53:22.061-05:002012-12-22T14:53:22.061-05:00Very well put.Very well put.thesouthtexaspistolerohttp://thesouthtexaspistolero.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-3508199120648788852012-12-22T14:32:21.529-05:002012-12-22T14:32:21.529-05:00Quite so. This also shows a generational disconnec...Quite so. This also shows a generational disconnect that is really harmful. Especially as being a gamer, like being a gunnie is now a multi-generational thing. <br /><br /><br />For any gunnies in the NRA you can give them a piece of your mind.<br />https://nraila.org/secure/contact-us.aspx<br /><br />Standard be polite, be forceful, be civil. But be clear.The Jackhttp://fivetensfourtens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-19011144057611611942012-12-22T14:04:35.012-05:002012-12-22T14:04:35.012-05:00I don't think the anti-video game crowd realiz...I don't think the anti-video game crowd realize there are currently adults with children and grand children that are video game players and have been so for decades and know blaming "violent videogames" is hogwash. <br />I first played a video game over 30 years ago, I have yet to shoot an actual person.James Jarvisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-4313257516027456442012-12-22T12:53:56.247-05:002012-12-22T12:53:56.247-05:00As a member of both communities, my sentiments exa...As a member of both communities, my sentiments exactly. Christopher Stivershttp://www.facebook.com/christopher.stivers.10noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6649591714373684167.post-58779991116593280142012-12-22T12:42:30.619-05:002012-12-22T12:42:30.619-05:00On behalf of the gaming community, you have my gre...On behalf of the gaming community, you have my greatest appreciation, Erin. Salem MacGourleynoreply@blogger.com