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Mar 8, 2005, 3:52am

Must you post every _single_ personal communique that you receive from AWI
in the newsgroups?

I hate to be frank and I'm usually not this teed off, but it's no small
wonder that AWI won't have anything to do with the users when it comes to
things like world improvement. This stunt was exactly the reason why the
last overture backfired. You're not helping your case. Or the greater
good. If we can't be adult about human errors like this (which have NO
business belonging in these NGs), then there's no point in expecting AWI to
include us in any future plans for Alphaworld.

Common sense guys. Think beyond the immediate ramifications.


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Mar 8, 2005, 3:58am

This isn't the first time you folks have completely blown things out of the
water either.

You think we're different? Lucasfilm just pulled a similar stunt.
http://www.galacticsenate.com/index.php?showtopic=13488

To me this implies not that AWI is incompetent, but that there is a problem
between how corporations and their userbases are trying to adapt to the
instant feedback mechanism of the Internet. And instant feedback is
something that businesses have never in the past had to deal with before.

Chris

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Mar 8, 2005, 4:16pm

You oversimplify your case. That's all I have to say.


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Mar 8, 2005, 4:30pm

Here I go with another one of my multilayered messages. This should address
the immediate problem as well as some larger community concerns.

Lucasfilm doesn't know how to handle Star Wars websites run by fans. This
website scooped them on a photo of George Lucas's cameo character in Episode
3. It was a leaked photograph and so LFL sent a cease and desist order and
made the website take down every single episode 3 image on the website.
They're completely within their rights to do so, but tons of other SW
websites do exactly the same thing, but they did not receive C&D orders.
However, that's not the core issue.

The root cause of this, which I was pointing out, was that Star Wars fan
websites want Lucasfilm to use them in promoting their product. But
unfortunately an antogonistic relationship has developed. Rebels vs. the
Lucasfilm empire. Happened the same way with Star Trek fans and Paramount.
Same with theonering.net and New Line Cinema (except Peter Jackson, a man on
the _inside_, paved the way for cooperation between the two and they
eventually did develop a decent relationship). I don't know about you, but
this sound very familiar to me.

Some AW users want AWI to use them to help promote their product and improve
their worlds. But an antagonistic relationship has developed. And it will
continue to be that way until people stop posting personal correspondance
from AWI staff and screaming "Conspiracy!!!" every chance they get.

In other words, by posting crap like this, you shoot yourself in the foot.
By demanding change via popular uprising, you shoot yourself in the foot.
Both 'tactics' as some people would call them are completely ridiculous and
have never worked before. Even the use of such a word, 'tactics' screams
antagonism.

Chris

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Mar 9, 2005, 1:52am

Hey can you clarify that statement please? I'm not sure I understand what
you're asking? Or if I am, I'm not quite sure it's relevant?

Chris

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Mar 10, 2005, 12:09am

Thank you for ignoring the voice of reason.


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Mar 10, 2005, 7:39pm

I believe it's still 18.

Chris

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Mar 10, 2005, 7:40pm

I'd be happy with your other suggestion about changing the GZ location, plus
deleting the spam around the current GZ.

Chris

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Mar 10, 2005, 7:41pm

Whenever I get one of those emails, there's always a chance it may be
legitimate. So instead of clicking on any links in the e-mail, I type in
paypal.com in my browser and log in to make sure there actually is something
that needs my attention.

Chris

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Mar 10, 2005, 10:10pm

He copied it, obviously. Still has tauntaun's webhost set for all of
images.

Chris


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Mar 13, 2005, 2:59am

SW City is not some snobbish enclave. X_X I hope you weren't implying
that.

Chris

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Mar 13, 2005, 3:03am

Furthermore, you haven't even seen the details yet! Things have changed a
bit since the initial postings in the forum. The committee system is off
the drawing board. :) Revolting... my foot. We hope to be able to work
with strike sometime in the future.

Chris

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Mar 13, 2005, 5:54pm

I would say that that is a really dumb question to be starting a war over.

Chris

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Mar 13, 2005, 4:21am

:) Thanks for that speech. It's nice to hear.

Bit may not be the most diplomatic person in the world, but I think her
heart is in the right place. And that's what counts. She's earned her
retirement and I think it's time now to look to the future. Not the past.

SW Chris

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Mar 13, 2005, 5:54pm

Strike, get on AW >_<


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Mar 13, 2005, 8:18pm

There's no more sign spam. :) Yay.

Chris

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Mar 14, 2005, 8:27pm

Those are fascinating. I'll have to read more later tonight..

Chris

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Mar 29, 2005, 3:53am

Ok folks... who here HASNT had a problem with the servers? Just a random
poll. I'm in the midwest and I'm fine. The only problem I had was one
night two or three weeks ago.

Chris

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Mar 29, 2005, 1:29am

In to necrophilia, Ry? :P

Chris

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Mar 30, 2005, 2:30am

I too have a similar problem. It's an employer who does not like me because
of something that I have not done but that she perceives to be real. I'm
finding that the best way to handle this is to do pretty much what you're
doing, with the exception of venting about it in a place like the newsgroups
where Class 3 can see what you're typing. Not smart for you. :)

Your best bet seems to be to go above Class 3's head and talk to a core
member who will be sympathetic to your problem. Or have you alienated them
too? :P This would be my next move. I would go above my employer's head
and appeal to her and ask that person if they had any advice for dealing
with the situation without coming off as complaining.

If you can't get anywhere and this harassing behavior continues, have a
phone call with JP or Enzo. Enzo seems to be looking in on this problem
too, so you don't have to worry too much about it. He might help you out as
long as you don't make your self look bad.

Chris

p.s. Turning your privacy function on might help you to also avoid further
harassment. I don't think PKs can see through that to tell whether or not
you're online.


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Mar 30, 2005, 3:38am

He's referring to a certain overly zealous gatekeeper who was rightly
stuffed, tarred, feathered, and hung out to dry because he kept harassing
some of us. It's best not to discuss it here.

Chris

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Mar 30, 2005, 4:48pm

No bad english there. :)

Chris

Mar 30, 2005, 3:40am

That's what you get. With the recent school shooting no wonder they're
antsy. I don't feel sorry for you at all. :P

Chris

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Mar 30, 2005, 4:47pm

There is a correlation. That's what it has to do with the school shootings.
But that doesn't mean it's the cause.

Chris

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Apr 1, 2005, 8:14pm

[View Quote] Below is the full schedule for the next two days in which the Bash will run.
I highly recommend you stop by and try some of the attractions we have this
year as they are all original.


1st place: $30
2nd place: $15
3rd place: $10

- Friday, April 1st, 2005 -

Birthday Bash Opening Ceremonies - 9PM VRT
The opening will take place at Town Square. Town square will always have a
teleport pointing to the active event plus the building contest area. We'll
DJ music and chit chat for 5 minutes before starting the first event.

Starts at: April 1st, 9:00 PM VRT
Location: AW 2217.4S 3609.8E 90 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2217.4S_3609.8E_90

East Ending Nougat Hunt - 9:05PM VRT
A nougat hunt is the equivalent to an easter egg hunt in SW City. Search
around the urban streets of East Ending looking for them. Scores will be
controlled by php scripting, so no need to write down keywords this time.
Hosted by Syntax.

There will be 5 to 10 minutes of grace time (depending on the show up) to
load the area and read the instructions.

Starts at: April 1st, 9:05 PM
Location: AW 1655.1S 4779.1E -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_1655.1S_4779.1E

1st place - 20 points
2nd place - 15 points
3rd place - 10 points
4th, 5th, and 6th place - 5 points

The SW Amazing Race 3 - 10PM VRT
This year's amazing race will be hosted by Espilae. Race around the city
following the clues. The race is divided into 3 legs.

Starts at: April 1st, 10:00 PM VRT
Location: AW 2217.4S 3609.8E 90 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2217.4s_3609.8E_90

1st place - 20 points
2nd place- 15 points
3rd place - 10 points
+5 points for every leg complete

SW City Tour 2005 - 11:30PM VRT
A tour of the latest and greatest builds since the 2004 bash. Hosted by SW
City Staff

Starts at: April 1st, 11:30 PM VRT
Location: AW 2217.4S 3609.8E 90 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2217.4s_3609.8E_90

Closing Ceremonies: Day 1
After all the events are over, feel free to hang out with the gang at the
building contest area. You can check out the talk about the entries there
before they close the next day.

Starts at : Whenever the tour ends
Location: AW 2541S 3817E 150 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2541S_3817E_150



- Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 -

Opening Ceremonies: Day 2 - 9:00PM VRT
The opening for the second day of the Bash will take place at Town Square.
There will be music and chit chat for 15 minutes before starting the first
event.

Starts at: April 2nd, 9:00 PM VRT
Location: AW 2217.4S 3609.8E 90 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2217.4s_3609.8E_90

Pipe Plunge - 9:15PM VRT
Players jump down a pipe and must navigate the drop without touching the
sides. The race will be divided into multiple 300m drops. Hosted by SW
Chris.

Starts at: April 2nd, 9:15 PM VRT
Location: AW 2217.4S 3609.8E 90 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2217.4s_3609.8E_90

1st place - 20 points
2nd place - 15 points
3rd place - 10 points
4th, 5th, and 6th place - 5 points

Mango Land Game Night - 9:45PM VRT
SUNDAY SUNDAY SOMEDAY! (Saturday actually). Mango Land opens its gates, no
ticket required! Players are free to play the new attractions in Mango Land
such as Citrus Shocker, Mango Monstrosity, and the trio of Nougat Games -
Nougat Blaster, Nougeville, and Mech Nougat. Hosted by SW City Staff.

Starts at: April 2nd, 9:45 PM VRT
Location: AW 2077S 3567E - http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2077s_3567e

Participates get 10 points (note: simply showing up does not count as
participation).

AWIA Infiltration Debut - 10:15PM VRT
Players sneak around, and battle their way through the AWIA head-quarters to
investigate some suspicious activities. Sniping guards, dodging security
cameras, collecting items and solving puzzles are only a few things you can
do on this gigantic adventure. One of AW's finest games, you won't want to
miss this one. Players meet at town square, where a teleport will be
provided.

Starts at: April 2nd, 10:15 PM VRT
Location: AW 2217.4S 3609.8E 90 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2217.4s_3609.8E_90

Closing Ceremonies - 11:45PM VRT
Closing ceremonies will take place at City Hall front plaza where we will
announce the building contest winners and the overall Birthday Bash winners.
Possible fireworks display as well.

Starts at: April 2nd, 11:45 PM VRT
Location: AW 2292S 3670E - http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2292s_3670e

Industrial Building Contest
There is still time to enter the contest! This year's theme in Industrial.
Like previous years, SW City likes to pick unique themes instead something
like residential, which has been done time and time again. As industrial is
a rarely used theme throughout AW, the experience field should be pretty
level. Players will pick a lot in Hyokia Industrial Sector.

For players who have no idea how to build industry in AW, they are
encouraged to explore the nearby industrial areas, as well as teleports to
other industrial sectors in SW City. Judging and specific rules can be
found at the site itself.

Starts at: March 20th, 9:00 PM VRT
Ends at: April 2nd, 10:15 PM VRT
Location: AW 2541S 3817E 150 -
http://www.swcity.net/tport.php?aw_2541S_3817E_150

1st place - 40 points
2nd place - 30 points
3rd place - 20 points
4th, 5th, and 6th place - 10 points

Apr 5, 2005, 12:57am

Thanks. :D

Chris

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Apr 1, 2005, 8:09pm

AWI,

How dare you actually have a sense of humor. The community is outraged!!
This is such an abuse of using the Universe Message feature! The community
must rise up! We must stop subscribing so they will actually listen to
us!!!!1111

Happy April Fools, guys. ^_^ I love the messages. Really. :P

SW Chris

Apr 8, 2005, 3:08pm

He means catholicism and protestantism, of course. :)

Chris

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Apr 8, 2005, 10:45pm

SWE, you are insightful. A lot of people do that. Even more are only
'Christians' on Sunday.

Chris

Apr 5, 2005, 3:10am

Take it to slashdot you two. >_<

:P

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