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I think you're misunderstanding the point of his argument: As I read it (correct me if I've got this wrong, Umbran), he's saying that a private entity, either a home or a business, can restrict free speech because the home-or-business owner has a right to decide what's said or done on his/her...

You do realize that just throwing out the names of logical fallacies does not mean that your opponent has actually used them, right?

I don't know, I just think it's a good general policy not to be obnoxious to the mods. But please, suit yourself.

You guys are aware that Umbran is a mod and Morrus actually owns the website, right?

Um, huh?

Well, I see the descent into snark has begun. Let me just note that the issue of civil freedom of speech is subtly different from freedom of religion. Religion is generally deemed to be a "protected class" that can't be discriminated against, not only by the government but also in private...

Maybe, but as long as we're civilly and rationally discussing the issue, he's free to amuse himself all he wants, as far as I'm concerned.

Well, I'll let the people who live under the monarchy comment about what it might or might not mean (though, if current employment possibilities come to pass, I may be among them soon!). I'm simply stating that Prince Harry is more than just a guy. In his person he carries huge symbolic weight...

But who he is is part of the context. He himself, as a member of the royal family (and believe me, as a staunch republican - of the small "r" variety - royal families generally don't mean much to me except as something to be against) carries a symbolic weight that an ordinary person wearing that...

But remember, Eric's grandmother is watching.

Well, I think it's worth wondering what "message" the costume sends. In the case of Harry, suspect there was one set of messages intended, and another set that the costume sends totally independently of the wearer. The costume can send a message, regardless of the wearer that ranges anywhere...

Ultimately it comes down the a question of good taste and good judgment. A costume that is judged to be in bad taste, or is done in a way that shows bad judgment, is really a question that can only be decided by the person donning it and the people viewing it. If I go to a halloween party...

Hm. OK, here's my list 1. Magnolia: I love PT Anderson's sense of scope and audacity of presentation. Plus the characters and their suffering really affects me on a deep level. Jason Robards' speech near the end reduces me to tears every time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwXDHSrNFbQ 2...

Rosdower he saved us and saved all the world! Dan-ny Elf-man Dan-ny Elf-man this-part-sounds-like Dan-ny Elf-man. http://youtu.be/RUYM3jkcrjg?t=1h24m47s

Funny, I thought the bald guy with the scarf was a monk.

I was expecting a bit more recent material on this. Still interesting nonetheless.

In my Kingmaker campaign, we spent last session beginning to work with the Kingdom Building rules. Things went a bit slowly since we were all still learning the rules. Plus we spent a bit of time just making some basic decisions about the kingdom. At the end of the session though, some players...

Thanks, Morrus! For such a small place that gives me some hope that the gaming community will be good.

Hey folks, I might be moving to Dunedin, New Zealand some time in the next year, and one important consideration for me is whether there is a vibrant gaming community there. So, my question: Does anyone around these parts have any knowledge of what it's like to game in Dunedin, and can you give...