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Post by Admin Pete on May 30, 2018 12:42:22 GMT -5
'> What does it say that the first thing I saw was that the fingers on his left hand (for the air guitar) are not moving?
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Post by captaincrumbcake on May 30, 2018 13:00:15 GMT -5
The principle being--there are always two sides to a coin. And if a question/poll/etc. offers 2 responses, there should always be at least 1 return per choice, or the entity (question/poll/coin/etc.) is an illusion and not valid. Thus, since no one was willing to give the 1 response, I did.
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Post by Admin Pete on May 30, 2018 18:43:21 GMT -5
The principle being--there are always two sides to a coin. And if a question/poll/etc. offers 2 responses, there should always be at least 1 return per choice, or the entity (question/poll/coin/etc.) is an illusion and not valid. Thus, since no one was willing to give the 1 response, I did. Well you didn't have to do that and take it on as a burden or obligation, since only a very few of us post or do the polls and since they are not scientific anyway it doesn't seem to be an issue and deliberately disagreeing does not somehow validate a poll. The polls are for fun and some of them generate discussion and some of them don't. Besides if every member completed this poll, there would probably be less than one in ten that would not be willing to play with a female ref, maybe even less than one in 20.
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Post by captaincrumbcake on May 31, 2018 10:59:42 GMT -5
I know I didn't. But, I kind of equate it to the Like/Dislike buttons under You Tube vids. I've often wondered why on earth someone would give a dislike to something that so many liked. And it dawned on me, nothing is perfect. Nothing is going to be or should be unanimous, and its good to let people know that--me, in this instance--the same regard applies to female DMs, male DMs, purple people eating DMs, and so on.
I hope my choice ceases to be a point of uncomfort. You can remove it if you wish.
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Post by True Black Raven on May 31, 2018 12:10:22 GMT -5
I know I didn't. But, I kind of equate it to the Like/Dislike buttons under You Tube vids. I've often wondered why on earth someone would give a dislike to something that so many liked. And it dawned on me, nothing is perfect. Nothing is going to be or should be unanimous, and its good to let people know that--me, in this instance--the same regard applies to female DMs, male DMs, purple people eating DMs, and so on. I hope my choice ceases to be a point of uncomfort. You can remove it if you wish. I don't think it is a point of discomfort, I think some of us would not vote something we don't believe, just to keep something from being unanimous. These days though admitting that you are not for somethings publicly is risky so it takes a lot of courage to dissent if you mean it. No one is going to tar and feather you here, even if you really are opposed to female DMs, but being a charitable bunch we would just figure you had a bad experience (it happens with everything) while some places would ban you for expressing that sentiment and call you names as they did it.( rpgnet) I think you are right that nothing is going to be unanimous, but I don't buy the part that says nothing should be unanimous. How we play elf games, that should not be unanimous, variety is good. But I don't buy that for all things. But that thought is going to take us to far astray for this forum, since it does not really concern gaming.
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Post by True Black Raven on May 31, 2018 12:11:43 GMT -5
That is disturbing to look at and hard to unsee!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 12:29:14 GMT -5
I know I didn't. But, I kind of equate it to the Like/Dislike buttons under You Tube vids. I've often wondered why on earth someone would give a dislike to something that so many liked. And it dawned on me, nothing is perfect. Nothing is going to be or should be unanimous, and its good to let people know that--me, in this instance--the same regard applies to female DMs, male DMs, purple people eating DMs, and so on. I hope my choice ceases to be a point of uncomfort. You can remove it if you wish. I don't think it is a point of discomfort, I think some of us would not vote something we don't believe, just to keep something from being unanimous. These days though admitting that you are not for somethings publicly is risky so it takes a lot of courage to dissent if you mean it. No one is going to tar and feather you here, even if you really are opposed to female DMs, but being a charitable bunch we would just figure you had a bad experience (it happens with everything) while some places would ban you for expressing that sentiment and call you names as they did it.( rpgnet) I think you are right that nothing is going to be unanimous, but I don't buy the part that says nothing should be unanimous. How we play elf games, that should not be unanimous, variety is good. But I don't buy that for all things. But that thought is going to take us to far astray for this forum, since it does not really concern gaming. You're treating this too respectfully. He's being a jerk, for the sake of being a jerk, and then posted to make sure everybody knew it was him. There's a reason I blocked him a long time ago.
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Post by robkuntz on May 31, 2018 14:15:32 GMT -5
The principle being--there are always two sides to a coin. And if a question/poll/etc. offers 2 responses, there should always be at least 1 return per choice, or the entity (question/poll/coin/etc.) is an illusion and not valid. Thus, since no one was willing to give the 1 response, I did. Kinda zany logic. There should be people drowning amongst swimmers and if there is not I volunteer to drown. Whatever twirls your twizzle stick.
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Post by Admin Pete on May 31, 2018 15:46:44 GMT -5
I don't think it is a point of discomfort, I think some of us would not vote something we don't believe, just to keep something from being unanimous. These days though admitting that you are not for somethings publicly is risky so it takes a lot of courage to dissent if you mean it. No one is going to tar and feather you here, even if you really are opposed to female DMs, but being a charitable bunch we would just figure you had a bad experience (it happens with everything) while some places would ban you for expressing that sentiment and call you names as they did it.( rpgnet) I think you are right that nothing is going to be unanimous, but I don't buy the part that says nothing should be unanimous. How we play elf games, that should not be unanimous, variety is good. But I don't buy that for all things. But that thought is going to take us to far astray for this forum, since it does not really concern gaming. You're treating this too respectfully. He's being a jerk, for the sake of being a jerk, and then posted to make sure everybody knew it was him. There's a reason I blocked him a long time ago.
@gronanofsimmerya, I am very happy with True Black Raven's response and with his being respectful. Being considerate of others with things like this help eliminate strife and helps keep my overwhelming stress levels down. It would have been an excellent thing had you just ignored this thread and not commented. While his logic may be zany, it is no reason to call someone a jerk. I did not agree with the reasoning nor did True Black Raven, but neither of us saw any reason to be mean about it or to call him names. A more charitable reading as noted above was called for. Next time, bite your fingers and refrain from posting in these situations. You will likely not agree, but IMO between calling him a jerk and calling out that you blocked him, I think you owe him an apology. As you comments were public so should the apology be. I have neither the time nor the energy to take this to pms and go back and forth with you. I value captaincrumbcake as a poster, as I value you as a poster. If someone is really a problem, (and this was not it) then let me know.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on May 31, 2018 17:43:13 GMT -5
Well you didn't have to do that and take it on as a burden That's because a burden the hand's worth two in the Bush.
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Post by Q Man on Jun 1, 2018 7:19:25 GMT -5
captaincrumbcake, have you noticed that there are 21 votes total for the Yes/No part, but only 18 votes total for the Willing/Not Willing part. The question arises, are the three non votes really no votes?
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Post by Jakob Grimm on Jun 2, 2018 15:37:24 GMT -5
captaincrumbcake, have an exalt you are as entitled to an opinion as anyone else is. I too, do not approve of someone calling you names. I second TPD's suggestion. You are a very creative fellow and I would like to see a lot more of your ideas.
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Post by Keyone1234 on Jun 2, 2018 20:01:29 GMT -5
No, but quite willing, always up to try something new.
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Post by colinouchou on Jun 3, 2018 12:01:09 GMT -5
The principle being--there are always two sides to a coin. And if a question/poll/etc. offers 2 responses, there should always be at least 1 return per choice, or the entity (question/poll/coin/etc.) is an illusion and not valid. Thus, since no one was willing to give the 1 response, I did. It looks like someone else has voted for the unwilling response. I voted no and willing.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 9, 2018 9:07:28 GMT -5
The principle being--there are always two sides to a coin. And if a question/poll/etc. offers 2 responses, there should always be at least 1 return per choice, or the entity (question/poll/coin/etc.) is an illusion and not valid. Thus, since no one was willing to give the 1 response, I did. It looks like someone else has voted for the unwilling response. I voted no and willing. So two not willing (but one of those needs to be changed to the truth, based on the above posts). If the person who truly would not play with a female DM would pm me the reasons, I promise not to out you. I am really interested in your reasons.
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Post by Robert the Black on Jun 21, 2018 9:39:31 GMT -5
I don't care who or what is running the game, if I get a chance to play, I will.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2018 10:17:16 GMT -5
I have. A good time was had by all.
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Post by Yaleric on Jun 29, 2018 20:42:50 GMT -5
Never have, but would love to.
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Post by Warrior Twin One on Aug 20, 2018 23:23:56 GMT -5
Momma was my first DM.
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Post by Warrior Twin Two on Aug 22, 2018 10:48:47 GMT -5
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Post by oldskolgmr on Nov 4, 2021 17:09:38 GMT -5
Currently in my first game with a Female DM, and she rocks ! She really loves the setting she's running and her passion shows through.
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Nov 5, 2021 23:29:11 GMT -5
No, never had the chance, but quite willing given the opportunity.
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Post by Ibizan Zamway on May 4, 2022 11:31:02 GMT -5
No, but willing, never seen a women ref yet.
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Post by clooney on May 4, 2022 12:03:58 GMT -5
No, but I would love to.
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Post by Q. F o s t e r on May 4, 2022 13:24:56 GMT -5
No, but would if I had the opportunity.
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Post by Snuffy Smith on May 18, 2022 12:44:40 GMT -5
No, never, but I would love to given the opportunity.
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Post by hengest on May 18, 2022 20:15:58 GMT -5
Yes, the system was not my style but she was good and we had fun.
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Post by mao on Jun 7, 2022 16:31:21 GMT -5
Yes, the system was not my style but she was good and we had fun. I talked about one earlier. Heres another At a Cherry Hill con I met a woman about 15 years ago. It was"love" at first sight(Wow just remembered this) i don't remember exactly where I met her but I remember the game she ran-her first.I think we played in a game we hit it off and we went to dinner(extremly platonic)<dinner was amazing fantastic hotel restaurant>During dinner a friend of hers thought I was trying to get in her pants and scolded me. It was pretty funny.I let him think what he wanted. So she said she wanted to get a Call of Cthulhu session under her belt and it was her fist time DNing. oI remember every detai;of the game.I really loved my character . I was supposed to be a sort of James Bond w one HUGE problem, on a scale like D&D , I had 4 strength. I gotta rub will continue in as much detail as anybody wants to read. I am going to make notes and give a review
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Post by mao on Jun 12, 2022 14:25:25 GMT -5
Havent forgotten about this
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Post by nobody on Jun 16, 2022 15:38:16 GMT -5
I have and it was a lot of fun. My female DM was my twin sister. We played a lot of pranks on each other as we alternated player and DM. Let's just say that almost all magic items had side effects or little gotchas.
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