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Old 08-20-2009, 12:35 AM
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As you well know, servers can't be run as democracies. If this kind of thing is offensive to the majority of players, or even a good portion of them, then we will deal with it, but I believe it's fine as it is right now.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:43 AM
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There is no need to contact PWA's to look into this matter. The event is called "gas chamber"

It's not in anyway shape or form as Sales said as to represent or resemble the holocaust.

If you feel that by reading "Gas Chamber" it has to do something with the holocaust, it's YOU that has a problem. There are gas chambers used for people convicted to death sentences, and also they use them in training of military services. If you make the connection to the holocaust and assume that we're talking about Nazis and Hitler, then you seriously need to get your sick mind checked out.

As the Events Team Admin, I sincerely apologize for the actions done by my ET. He has been fired and we will look into making sure that this never happens again, because this is the second (or third) time it has happened.



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Then it could be called Bullet Chamber or Explosion Chamber, or even better Bullet And Gas and Explosion Chamber.
I'm not changing the event name. It's fine, I don't wanna use those other names cause "Bullet Chamber" sounds retarded. "Explosion Chamber" sounds just as retarded, and i'm not even gonna take time out to type the last one, cause it's equally, if not then more retarded.

You can get a global to talk to me if they think the word is innappropriate. Gas chambers aren't just from the holocaust, you need to read up on things more often.

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Old 08-20-2009, 04:48 AM
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If you make the connection to the holocaust and assume that we're talking about Nazis and Hitler, then you seriously need to get your sick mind checked out.
I don't really think that's fair to say; many people may think about it. I did as well. What is weird to me is that people are offended by it.
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Old 08-20-2009, 11:51 AM
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I'm awfully sure, stating their opinions/suggestions for amending the problem are "retarded" doesn't pose any assistance toward the situation.
Might want to change your tone to a less aggressive one. You can't insult those offended and then say, "We'll look into the matter"... not really "reassuring" if I might add.

In any event, "Bullet Chamber" or "Explosive Chamber" don't sound so bad, I think "Survival" would be better. Seeing as that is where the event revolves around, and anyone who makes a connection to the holocaust with that title is simply going to extraneous lengths to make the link.

To Chris: It obviously is offensive to players, I mean the concept of the event is retarded as-is, why can't it be reinvented? No one actually gets "excited" when they see ""Gas Chamber" is being hosted by ....."", its not popular at all. You won't receive any counteraction in changing it.
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Old 08-21-2009, 12:29 AM
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Lol, wil since I never see you in gas chamber I doubt youd know.
Many players join gas chamber whenever its hosted, and once the winner has been chosen the players are usually asking to do it for fun again.
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Old 08-21-2009, 03:51 AM
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Just solve this:
Change it to "Survival", not that big of a deal.
It doesn't offend me, and I don't see why it WOULD offend any of you, but it obviously does, so I say change it to avoid any further conflict.

Just my opinion, though.
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Old 08-21-2009, 03:15 PM
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Just solve this:
Change it to "Survival", not that big of a deal.
It doesn't offend me, and I don't see why it WOULD offend any of you, but it obviously does, so I say change it to avoid any further conflict.

Just my opinion, though.
Sorry i get offended by the title survial thinking of the poor children with no food or shelter,
Also for the pandas.
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Old 08-21-2009, 06:00 PM
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@ the411, I think the problem is the fact that the ET also announced "Concentration Camp" for an event called Gas Chamber. It's not hard to guess what this is a reference to. Personally I don't really care, it is of poor taste but then again so is Era.
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Old 08-21-2009, 07:07 PM
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Sorry i get offended by the title survial thinking of the poor children with no food or shelter,
Also for the pandas.
rofl.
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Old 08-21-2009, 09:36 PM
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rofl.
Not even Joking.
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Old 08-21-2009, 09:59 PM
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Yeah, Concentration Camp is poor taste but changing the name from Gas Chamber is being a bit too politically correct. In that case, Era shouldn't have guns, since guns have killed more people than gas chambers ever have. In that case, Era shouldn't have gangs. I could go on forever.

Some states in the USA have gas chambers, used from the 20s to kill criminals (which is also another question of human rights).

The only reason why you should REALLY be making the connection between the Holocaust and this event is because of an ET's immature and poor taste. Gas Chambers are in use today, and evidence suggests from Napoleonic times aswell. It's just a form of murder, which the Nazis made use of.

Hey, the Nazis shot racial minorities aswell! Again, should guns be removed from Era because of this? Because not only did they kill millions of ethnic minorities but millions others worldwide aswell?
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Old 08-21-2009, 10:02 PM
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Old 08-21-2009, 10:34 PM
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If only it were that simple, I'll be the first to admit the link to the Holocaust didn't exactly flare in my mind when the event was called "Gas Chamber". Once the ET altered the name during his host, its the only link I can make whenever I think of the event. Gas Chambers may be used in today's society for other purposes, but just like the "F" word, it isn't exactly "accepted" by the civilized part of society.

Like I said, logic isn't all there is to a matter... you can preach logic all you want to a society of monkeys and tell them that Apples>Bananas. They are the majority, and from their perspective, Bananas>Apples... so therefore they'll see it blasphemous to insult their beliefs.

Use of guns may be logically much deadlier to society than a "Gas Chamber", but in perspective they're more offended by a Gas Chamber than a Bazooka.

Which brings me to my initial argument, their thoughts on the matter wasn't activated until this incident. Due to the incident, their comments will be more ramped than ever. The simplest solution is to change the name to a "safer" and more accepted title, or concept. "Survival"... I don't see the what the big deal is in that. Other words, give the monkeys their Bananas and move on.

As for you DT: You're an individual, you being offended by that total holds as little weigh as a feather. Now if the entirety of the server supported you on that matter, it'd be another discussion.
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Old 08-21-2009, 11:13 PM
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If they feel so strongly about the subject, then why don't they petition for them not to be used as form of execution amongst the world? Crying about them on a game is a little pathetic if they're perfectly fine with them being used elsewhere.

I'm sorry, I just can't see the sense in the argument. You've even said yourself that the only link with past atrocities was brought up due to the wording by the ET.

Scenario:

A gang kills the president with an AK-47. This gang, let's say, is of hispanic origin. Should LC be removed? Should the AK-47 be removed?

It's just silly. The member of staff has been fired. Changing the name of the event won't change anything. Those of you who were around to see it will remember the event and this mishap, even with a new name. Those who are new wouldn't know any better either way.

Either way, in my opinion, the whole events system could be pulled off WAY more professionally anyway (not just here but on most other servers aswell) and the way this event is entered is fine example of this.
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Old 08-22-2009, 02:39 PM
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As for you DT: You're an individual, you being offended by that total holds as little weigh as a feather. Now if the entirety of the server supported you on that matter, it'd be another discussion.
It was a poor example.
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