NationStates Jolt Archive

Here in the NationStates General Forum, we have debated just about anything and everything. Politics, however, are a specialty. Now, I know I am not an old timer on the form, and don’t have a high post count (I’m not even too sure who Tink IS, let alone why we have a cult for her), but I have noticed a few things in the debates here that might confuse a new comer to this everlasting argument. So, without further ado, I present this glossary of terms to help those who might be confused.

Center or Centrist: Your own political position, regardless of where you are outside NationStates. This position is, of course, the voice of sweet reason and compromise.

Leftist or Liberal: Any position to the left of you.

Rightist or Conservative: Any position to the right of you.

Leftist Liberal Pinko Commie Elitist: Any position to the left of you that you disagree with.

Rightist Neo-con Cave-dwelling Fascist and/or Racist: Any position to the right of you that you disagree with.

Religious Loon: Anyone who happens to remotely mention a religious position, or reason for, assuming you are not religious in your Centrist position.

Amoral/Immoral Atheistic Sinner: Anyone who happens to remotely question the validly of the Bible (or holy book of choice), assuming you are religious in your Centrist position.

Valid Source: Anything written and posted (usually on the Internet) that agrees with and backs up your position, regardless of author or source.

Biased Source: Anything written or posted (usually on the Internet) that disagrees with your position, regardless of author or source.

Flaming: Anytime someone says something disagreeable to your Centrist views.

A Well Written/Conceived Mild and Reasonable Rebuttal: Your response to any posting on NationStates General Forum which you disagreed with.

Mod Brutality/Bias: Mod action against your Well Written/Conceived Mild and Reasonable Rebuttal.

Good Mod Judgment: Mod action against a Flame directed at you or your Centrist position.

American Bashers: Anyone who does not worship the United States of America and support 100% her actions, or questions said actions, especially in regards to the War on Terror and President George W Bush, dependant upon your Centrist position.

Military Nut Cases: Anyone who worships the United States of America and supports her actions 100%, without questions, especially in regards to the War on Terror and President George W Bush, dependant upon your Centrist position.

French/France: The butt of all jokes and/or attacks if you’re a Military Nut Case, or American. The source of all that is wrong in the world.

Americans/America: The butt of all jokes and/or attacks if you’re an American Basher, or French. The source of all that is wrong in the world.

Evolution/Abortion/Gun Control/Iraq/President Bush/Gay Marriage: Topics guaranteed to bring out the Leftist Liberal Pinko Commie Elitist or Rightist Neo-con Cave-dwelling Fascist and/or Racist in droves to Flame your Well Written/Conceived Mild and Reasonable Centrist position.

Newbie: Anyone who assumes that reasonable arguments will be listened to on NationStates General Forum.

Old Timers: Those who know better, and know who Tink is.

This is, of course, a partial list based upon my own neutral (i.e. Centrist) views of NationStates General Forum. I ask that ye olde old timers and newbies add to the list for educational purposes.

For those of you who don’t get the funny, this is supposed to be funny. Please no personal attacks unless you’re willing to attack yourself at the same time.

*falls over laughing*

*buys you a beer*

You rule. :D *27 thumbs up*

RAR! You stupid pinko-commie Nazi-Bible-thumping atheistic Republican dupe Euro-lover America hating-redneck Bush lover!

Brilliant, my friend.

RAR! You stupid pinko-commie Nazi-Bible-thumping atheistic Republican dupe Euro-lover America hating-redneck Bush lover!

Brilliant, my friend.
*Works that one out for a second* You know, if I DID take all those positions I would end up in the center! :eek:

Thanks, and Tex, I might just take you up on that beer. Asahi isn't that good. ;)

Quality.

Actually, this should be renamed Life Glossary.

Actually, this should be renamed Life Glossary.
Possiably, of course it WOULD be nice if life had Mods too that you could complain to and get a ban that would cause someone to shut up for a week. ;)

Thanks for the best laugh I've had in weeks, NERVUN. :D

Bravo! Well said!

That's great. That's Hilarious. Oh, man.

You earn my "LOL" award for today.

Bah, you can know who Tink is and not be an old timer. Pick someone who disapeared ages ago :P. Like Marathon.

Bah, you can know who Tink is and not be an old timer. Pick someone who disapeared ages ago :P. Like Marathon.

Philandrea. Big Mad Vikings. Normack. Nyborg. :D

Philandrea. Big Mad Vikings. Normack. Nyborg. :D


Philandrea kept insulting me on the FUA forums :( It was the flame forum, but it was still mean and stuff.

Philandrea kept insulting me on the FUA forums :( It was the flame forum, but it was still mean and stuff.

He was not, and still is not, a very kind person.

:D :D :D Summed up well!!! :p

Funny. Very good. :)

Sadly, it's true...but then again, that's what makes it funny. :D

Thanks, and Tex, I might just take you up on that beer. Asahi isn't that good. ;)
You ever make it back to the DC area, that beer is yours...and I'm not buying any Asahi or Sopporo. I'll smuggle in Shiner Bock...just so you can have a real beer. :D

Bah, you can know who Tink is and not be an old timer. Pick someone who disapeared ages ago :P. Like Marathon.

I'm open for edits or debate upon the definitions. :) Tink was actually chosen more because when I started this, there was three threads up that concerned her.

That and I have no idea who those people you just mentioned are. I still really am new. :D

Tink was actually chosen more because when I started this, there was three threads up that concerned her.
Yeah... one webcam boob pic will do that to a group of horny, single guys... no matter if the subject of the boob pic is underage. :p

*applauds*

I'm newer than you, but a month here is long enough to find your post brilliant. :)

*bump*

I'm open for edits or debate upon the definitions. :) Tink was actually chosen more because when I started this, there was three threads up that concerned her.

That and I have no idea who those people you just mentioned are. I still really am new. :D


Heheh, marathon was slightly before my time, although I've talked to him on another forum.

Heheh, marathon was slightly before my time, although I've talked to him on another forum.

You talked to him, huh? ;)

You talked to him, huh? ;)

I sense either an inside joke or you, Sdaeriji, are Marathon. Or, possibly, Marathon was/is a girl. Or, perhaps, a combination thereof.

Either way, I've never heard of Marathon until this thread. He's ancient history, to me. :)

Omg stickie!!! ^.^

Very well written. My salute!

I'm open for edits or debate upon the definitions. :) Tink was actually chosen more because when I started this, there was three threads up that concerned her.

That and I have no idea who those people you just mentioned are. I still really am new. :DBtw what did happen to Tink? She hasn't posted in a few days.

I actually recognize a few of those names, which is scary. I hoped I'd forgotten all about my harrowing experiences on NS in '03 (okay, I got an Official Warning for flaming, and deserved it... but you know... :headbang: )

And I've posted so often that I can no longer be thought of as new except by old-timers like Catholic Europe, and I still don't know why Tink has a cult and I don't. :(

I have to get online more often. :p

I sense either an inside joke or you, Sdaeriji, are Marathon. Or, possibly, Marathon was/is a girl. Or, perhaps, a combination thereof.

Either way, I've never heard of Marathon until this thread. He's ancient history, to me. :)

It seems odd that you wouldn't at least have heard of Marathon if you started in October of 03. I started playing at the same time and heard plenty. But maybe we ran in different circles. Meh.

Very accurate. Two thumbs up!

Btw what did happen to Tink? She hasn't posted in a few days.

And I've posted so often that I can no longer be thought of as new except by old-timers like Catholic Europe, and I still don't know why Tink has a cult and I don't. :(
In answer to the first, I believe someone else said she has a week forum ban for flaming... I think.

For the second, as was previously noted, a breast shot makes you really popular. ;)

You talked to him, huh? ;)

I assume I did at some stage. By 'talked to him' I mean 'was on the same thread as him' the way im 'talking to you' right now :p

It seems odd that you wouldn't at least have heard of Marathon if you started in October of 03. I started playing at the same time and heard plenty. But maybe we ran in different circles. Meh.

I didn't really do anything until about Jan. 04 when I joined METUS, and thats when I found out that Nationstates had forums. :)

I assume I did at some stage. By 'talked to him' I mean 'was on the same thread as him' the way im 'talking to you' right now :p

Actually, I was more referring to the idea that one didn't so much "talk" to Marathon as one would simply endure his assaults.

Actually, I was more referring to the idea that one didn't so much "talk" to Marathon as one would simply endure his assaults.

Oh really? Well, in that case, should I be glad I didn't know him? :)

Actually, I was more referring to the idea that one didn't so much "talk" to Marathon as one would simply endure his assaults.

Ah, I see :)

I probably recieved more from philandrea though. FUA was... interesting.

A Well Written/Conceived Mild and Reasonable Rebuttal.


Mmm, seems FairyTinkArisen his reputation is going up to the roof...

Actually, I was more referring to the idea that one didn't so much "talk" to Marathon as one would simply endure his assaults.
Hmm... sounds like an enjoyable experience. Kinda like some threads now. ;)