Conquer Club

So for the next issue of the CC Dispatch, I am reviving the Community Opinion piece and I figured what better way to start than to get the community's opinion on all this DRAMA going on over here in this little forum!! (this will be separate from the Clans section of the Dispatch, that part is a little more formal)

Feel free to state your opinion here: viewtopic.php?f=429&t=130868

Any explanations of the current drama happening is appreciated, because I am not reading through all 150 pages of all those drama-filled threads that are currently upsetting many clans. I am doing my best to be caught up on the times. This is like watching a tv show on MTV though...kind of gives you a headache

Thanks for your opinions guys!!!


-Insom

gonna spread my wings / sweet sixteen

a headache? *slinks back to gutter*

Sorry Insom, I don't wish to hijack this thread of yours (JPC has locked all the others) but it's perhaps fitting that I post here anyway. Feel free to quote me at leisure, as it's really a message I want to get out to everybody who has played a part in......

The River Kwai Bridge Incident

'Que sera sera' is as apt a label as I can think of right now, for I'd like to bring the curtain down on a stage play that should never have been written and which hopefully will never get another run on Broadway.

I've been on this site for over three years and in that time have made some marvellous acquaintances - some I'd even call friends, albeit distant ones. I play on here simply for the challenge, not to massage my ego by expanding a network of people I'm never going to meet, yet camaraderie is an essential part of that enjoyment and without it I wouldn't spend another minute here. "Why mention all this" you may ask? Allow me to elaborate.

I've always said I'm not a person to harbour grudges - why put myself in turmoil along with whoever it is may have caused my angst. For this reason I prefer to settle old scores by burying the hatchet so that whatever weight is burdening me, and others, may be lifted and we can all go about our day-to-day lives with a new sense of purpose and a smile. This makes me far happier than being a grumpy, vindictive bastard, so one could say it's for selfish reasons and he wouldn't be too wrong.

I made a mistake by inadvertently joining one game too many (Bamboo Jack as it happens, hence the title of this piece). It was my mistake and, as a result, it is me that has had to bear the consequence of effectively disqualifying my clan from the Conqueror's Cup. It was an incredibly bitter pill to swallow - anyone who has invested as much as I have in this tournament, for the best part of a year, would understand how I felt. I ran the gamut of emotions following the decision: shock, remorse, anger and finally acceptance. I don't wish to blame anyone in KORT and nor do I think they should have been put in such a position when tempers had already been frayed due to a very competitive challenge. I salute their gameplay, for they are quite capable of beating anybody on the day without any forfeiture, plus I still harbour good feelings towards a great many in their number. I asked myself then "Why throw that all away? Why spend my future on CC pointing a finger disapprovingly at anyone?" I honestly wouldn't care to do so and I simply wish to be back in that happy place I was several days ago, before this all blew up.

I can't turn the clock back - the train has already left the station. I can however decide not to carry a suitcase full of shit with me, and that's precisely what I intend to do. And the CC community as whole will be a better place if everyone chooses to do the same and we let this whole incident slip into the annals of history.

Thank you for lending an ear.

Simon (CoF)

Chariot of Fire wrote:Sorry Insom, I don't wish to hijack this thread of yours (JPC has locked all the others) but it's perhaps fitting that I post here anyway. Feel free to quote me at leisure, as it's really a message I want to get out to everybody who has played a part in......

The River Kwai Bridge Incident

'Que sera sera' is as apt a label as I can think of right now, for I'd like to bring the curtain down on a stage play that should never have been written and which hopefully will never get another run on Broadway.

I've been on this site for over three years and in that time have made some marvellous acquaintances - some I'd even call friends, albeit distant ones. I play on here simply for the challenge, not to massage my ego by expanding a network of people I'm never going to meet, yet camaraderie is an essential part of that enjoyment and without it I wouldn't spend another minute here. "Why mention all this" you may ask? Allow me to elaborate.

I've always said I'm not a person to harbour grudges - why put myself in turmoil along with whoever it is may have caused my angst. For this reason I prefer to settle old scores by burying the hatchet so that whatever weight is burdening me, and others, may be lifted and we can all go about our day-to-day lives with a new sense of purpose and a smile. This makes me far happier than being a grumpy, vindictive bastard, so one could say it's for selfish reasons and he wouldn't be too wrong.

I made a mistake by inadvertently joining one game too many (Bamboo Jack as it happens, hence the title of this piece). It was my mistake and, as a result, it is me that has had to bear the consequence of effectively disqualifying my clan from the Conqueror's Cup. It was an incredibly bitter pill to swallow - anyone who has invested as much as I have in this tournament, for the best part of a year, would understand how I felt. I ran the gamut of emotions following the decision: shock, remorse, anger and finally acceptance. I don't wish to blame anyone in KORT and nor do I think they should have been put in such a position when tempers had already been frayed due to a very competitive challenge. I salute their gameplay, for they are quite capable of beating anybody on the day without any forfeiture, plus I still harbour good feelings towards a great many in their number. I asked myself then "Why throw that all away? Why spend my future on CC pointing a finger disapprovingly at anyone?" I honestly wouldn't care to do so and I simply wish to be back in that happy place I was several days ago, before this all blew up.

I can't turn the clock back - the train has already left the station. I can however decide not to carry a suitcase full of shit with me, and that's precisely what I intend to do. And the CC community as whole will be a better place if everyone chooses to do the same and we let this whole incident slip into the annals of history.

Thank you for lending an ear.

Simon (CoF)

I thought this was nice until I looked at the sig..

Oops. Very observant Tish, thanks. Remedied.

That was bit like a Jehovah's Witness standing on one's doorstep with 'F**k You' tattooed on his forehead.

Chariot of Fire wrote:Oops. Very observant Tish, thanks. Remedied.

That was bit like a Jehovah's Witness standing on one's doorstep with 'F**k You' tattooed on his forehead.

I would give substantial sums of money to see that.

Chariot of Fire wrote:Sorry Insom, I don't wish to hijack this thread of yours (JPC has locked all the others) but it's perhaps fitting that I post here anyway. Feel free to quote me at leisure, as it's really a message I want to get out to everybody who has played a part in......

The River Kwai Bridge Incident

'Que sera sera' is as apt a label as I can think of right now, for I'd like to bring the curtain down on a stage play that should never have been written and which hopefully will never get another run on Broadway.

I've been on this site for over three years and in that time have made some marvellous acquaintances - some I'd even call friends, albeit distant ones. I play on here simply for the challenge, not to massage my ego by expanding a network of people I'm never going to meet, yet camaraderie is an essential part of that enjoyment and without it I wouldn't spend another minute here. "Why mention all this" you may ask? Allow me to elaborate.

I've always said I'm not a person to harbour grudges - why put myself in turmoil along with whoever it is may have caused my angst. For this reason I prefer to settle old scores by burying the hatchet so that whatever weight is burdening me, and others, may be lifted and we can all go about our day-to-day lives with a new sense of purpose and a smile. This makes me far happier than being a grumpy, vindictive bastard, so one could say it's for selfish reasons and he wouldn't be too wrong.

I made a mistake by inadvertently joining one game too many (Bamboo Jack as it happens, hence the title of this piece). It was my mistake and, as a result, it is me that has had to bear the consequence of effectively disqualifying my clan from the Conqueror's Cup. It was an incredibly bitter pill to swallow - anyone who has invested as much as I have in this tournament, for the best part of a year, would understand how I felt. I ran the gamut of emotions following the decision: shock, remorse, anger and finally acceptance. I don't wish to blame anyone in KORT and nor do I think they should have been put in such a position when tempers had already been frayed due to a very competitive challenge. I salute their gameplay, for they are quite capable of beating anybody on the day without any forfeiture, plus I still harbour good feelings towards a great many in their number. I asked myself then "Why throw that all away? Why spend my future on CC pointing a finger disapprovingly at anyone?" I honestly wouldn't care to do so and I simply wish to be back in that happy place I was several days ago, before this all blew up.

I can't turn the clock back - the train has already left the station. I can however decide not to carry a suitcase full of shit with me, and that's precisely what I intend to do. And the CC community as whole will be a better place if everyone chooses to do the same and we let this whole incident slip into the annals of history.

Thank you for lending an ear.

Simon (CoF)

Was there a point to this post.... ? Lost in translation as I haven't kept up with what's been going on.

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

What did nagerous have to do with this? He is in the BpB

InsomniaRed wrote:

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

What did nagerous have to do with this? He is in the BpB

I believe scott was referring to COF's post red. Try to keep up.

Wait..Arn't you the chat ninja? For shame!

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

What did nagerous have to do with this? He is in the BpB

I believe scott was referring to COF's post red. Try to keep up.

Maybe YOU should try to keep it up.

I am so up to date with this thread, it is mine after all, only minorly hijacked.

I thinks you just trying to raise your post count...

Snowgun wrote:I thinks you just trying to raise your post count...

Nah, I feel no need to worry about 'my post count is bigger than your post count' that seems to be more of a guy thing.

Speaking of, I suppose this thread HAS gone off the subject. Let's get back on track of SHUT UP (yes, this includes me)

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

Actually it was to bury it, not beat it. As all the other threads were locked this seemed the most appropriate place for me to say my peace, being as it relates to the 'drama' to which Insomnia refers. It was my axe to grind - I've chosen to bury it.

Chariot of Fire wrote:

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

Actually it was to bury it, not beat it. As all the other threads were locked this seemed the most appropriate place for me to say my peace, being as it relates to the 'drama' to which Insomnia refers. It was my axe to grind - I've chosen to bury it.

This is amazingly generous. Thank you.

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

What did nagerous have to do with this? He is in the BpB

I believe scott was referring to COF's post red. Try to keep up.

Wait..Arn't you the chat ninja? For shame!

Eh, I am lost too as to why I am getting beaten dead bleeding. Is this some metaphor relating to the Bridge on the River Kwai?

nagerous wrote:

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Snowgun wrote:What did nagerous have to do with this? He is in the BpB

I believe scott was referring to COF's post red. Try to keep up.

Wait..Arn't you the chat ninja? For shame!

Eh, I am lost too as to why I am getting beaten dead bleeding. Is this some metaphor relating to the Bridge on the River Kwai?

Yes, it is. CoF likes to be mysterious. He also likes long walks on the beaches and burying things such as axes. He dislikes suitcases full of shit.


I think this is the best post so far in this who debacle, to be quit honest. (CoF's that is) And I will definitely be using some of it in the Community Opinion piece.

Chariot of Fire wrote:

Snowgun wrote:

InsomniaRed wrote:

Scott-Land wrote:
Was there a point to this post.... ?

Yes, I believe there was.

The point was to beat this dead, bleeding nag till it soaked into the ground.

Actually it was to bury it, not beat it. As all the other threads were locked this seemed the most appropriate place for me to say my peace, being as it relates to the 'drama' to which Insomnia refers. It was my axe to grind - I've chosen to bury it.

Great post mate,anybody with a modicum of sense will see it for what it is.

I love all of God's children. All of them. Even CoF!