If you mean correct = truth, try telling that to all the innocent people who've spent years in prison because the prosecution had a "stronger argument". I'm not saying that applies here, just that the statement that "stronger argument" = correct or true is flat wrong.Thorin wrote: In opinion arguments there is no winning or losing side. This is not an opinion argument, and the side that wins the argument (when it isn't opinion) based on fact is the correct side.
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Promote him? Lieutenant is kind of a low rank for head tactical officer anyway isn't it?Rochey wrote:You want the job?Dusk wrote:The ship seems badly in need of a ship counselor.
The problem is not getting Blackstar in as a pilot. We've proposed numerous ways shi can do that. The problem is that shi insists on keeping hir rank, which would cause problems given that Thorin's just a lieutenant, and shi doesn't want to be answerable to him.Suggestion: take some of Thorin's NPC fighter pilots, maybe not the main named ones but some of the lesser known/generic ones, and kill them off or reassign them. Necessitating new pilots and possibly a reorganization of the fighter wing.
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There's a problem there in that we have a ridiculous amount of Lt Cmdrs already. Seriously, all but three people in this thing are higher than the rank of Lieutenant.
Still, if it'll get Blackstar to stop bitching and get on with it, I'm more than happy to let it go ahead if the others agree.
Damnit, where are Mikey and Teaos today, anyway?
Still, if it'll get Blackstar to stop bitching and get on with it, I'm more than happy to let it go ahead if the others agree.
Damnit, where are Mikey and Teaos today, anyway?
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This is not a dictatorship. Everyone has a fair say and all the ability in the world to put together the best possible argument. It is even ground. There is no chance of 'being in the wrong place at the wrong time'. You cannot be an innocent man condemned because everyone has equal ability to put together an argument.Tsukiyumi wrote:
If you mean correct = truth, try telling that to all the innocent people who've spent years in prison because the prosecution had a "stronger argument". I'm not saying that applies here, just that the statement that "stronger argument" = correct or true is flat wrong.
Let's say I argue that 2 x 3 = 6
You argue that 2 x 3 = 5
I then prove that my argument is correct by saying that 3 lots of 2 (2, 4, 6) is 6. My argument is based off fact and is correct. Your argument, because it is not based off fact, is not correct.
Lieutenant isn't particularly low for chief tactical officer. Worf was a Lieutenant (and he was chief of security as well).
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I'd guess Mikey is at work (4:48 PM), and Teaos is in dreamy-time (6:48 AM).Rochey wrote:...Damnit, where are Mikey and Teaos today, anyway?
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Oh, right. You Yanks and your ridiculous 'time zones'.I'd guess Mikey is at work (4:48 PM),
Still, he normaly posts while at work. Must be a busy day.
Typicaly, it's when all this crap breaks out. I'm sure he'll be thrilled to see that about ten pages have popped up in the space of a day.
Ah, okay.and Teaos is in dreamy-time (6:48 AM).
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That's true, that was my idea. I left it open in case Blackstar didn't want to do that but I thought it sounded like good RP potential.ChakatBlackstar wrote:No I didn't. I went along with it.You are the one who came up with the idea of the Caitian captain being your father.
And to get Munro off M'Real's back all she would have to point out is he's being a hypocrit since he's Breen and has suffered intolerance because of his race before. I probably shouldn't tell you how to get out of that but that would be a low blow to Munro.
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I said, I don't believe my objection to your black/white statement applies here.Thorin wrote:This is not a dictatorship. Everyone has a fair say and all the ability in the world to put together the best possible argument. It is even ground. There is no chance of 'being in the wrong place at the wrong time'. You cannot be an innocent man condemned because everyone has equal ability to put together an argument.Tsukiyumi wrote:
If you mean correct = truth, try telling that to all the innocent people who've spent years in prison because the prosecution had a "stronger argument". I'm not saying that applies here, just that the statement that "stronger argument" = correct or true is flat wrong.
On a question of mathematics, there is often only one "truth", or correct answer. I'm saying that outside of the lab or the classroom, "stronger argument" + facts does not equal truth, or "correct".Thorin wrote:Let's say I argue that 2 x 3 = 6
You argue that 2 x 3 = 5
I then prove that my argument is correct by saying that 3 lots of 2 (2, 4, 6) is 6. My argument is based off fact and is correct. Your argument, because it is not based off fact, is not correct.
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I hope you're not saying your feeling were hurt by a few minor insults. If you can't handle those insults you shouldn't get in an arguement boy.Thorin wrote:I have said all along you can join tactical either as yourself or as a new character. Which ever way you join tactical, though, you would be reporting to my character, regardless of your rank. That is what you have the problem with. You have however left me with little incentive for you to take over my NPC characters - after your various comments. You've threatened to hack me, send me a virus, called me a snotty nosed brat, a moron...ChakatBlackstar wrote: That sounds like an idea. Of coarse Thorin has to agree to let his NPC's 'dissappear' so to speak and we might work it out.
I thought this arguement was about you being inflexableIn opinion arguments there is no winning or losing side. This is not an opinion argument, and the side that wins the argument (when it isn't opinion) based on fact is the correct side.
Actually the fighters would be under the command of the wing commander. I was always under the impression the fighters of a carrier weren't operated by the guy in charge of the carrier's defensive weaponsFighters are tactical
I am the head of tactical
That is not changing
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The difference is, math is a simple and easily objectifiable process we can observe, repeat, and prove.Thorin wrote:This is not a dictatorship. Everyone has a fair say and all the ability in the world to put together the best possible argument. It is even ground. There is no chance of 'being in the wrong place at the wrong time'. You cannot be an innocent man condemned because everyone has equal ability to put together an argument.Tsukiyumi wrote:
If you mean correct = truth, try telling that to all the innocent people who've spent years in prison because the prosecution had a "stronger argument". I'm not saying that applies here, just that the statement that "stronger argument" = correct or true is flat wrong.
Let's say I argue that 2 x 3 = 6
You argue that 2 x 3 = 5
I then prove that my argument is correct by saying that 3 lots of 2 (2, 4, 6) is 6. My argument is based off fact and is correct. Your argument, because it is not based off fact, is not correct.
Lieutenant isn't particularly low for chief tactical officer. Worf was a Lieutenant (and he was chief of security as well).
Something like "I refuse to budge, so there, now stop with your weak arguments and foolish suggestions" is not so easily proved. And in fact... is very poor sportsmanship and conduct, to be honest.
Mmmkay; you're not having my NPCs.ChakatBlackstar wrote:I hope you're not saying your feeling were hurt by a few minor insults. If you can't handle those insults you shouldn't get in an arguement boy.
It's a good job that tactical doesn't have the sole job of being in charge of the carrier's defensive weapons then, isn't it? And that tactical is tasked with protecting the ship via military means and military assets, including fighters.Actually the fighters would be under the command of the wing commander. I was always under the impression the fighters of a carrier weren't operated by the guy in charge of the carrier's defensive weapons
The Akira isn't just a carrier, anyway. Its job is not to move around it's fighters, it just happens that it can do that too.
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Allow me to look this up. Be back momentarily.ChakatBlackstar wrote:Actually the fighters would be under the command of the wing commander. I was always under the impression the fighters of a carrier weren't operated by the guy in charge of the carrier's defensive weapons
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As are the facts I have already mentioned;Duskofdead wrote:The difference is, math is a simple and easily objectifiable process we can observe, repeat, and prove.
Tactical is tasked with protecting the ship with military means
This includes fighters
I am head of tactical
Not subjective. But fact.
I agree, saying things like that would be a very weak argument. Saying things like that make your argument weak, which is precisely why I have not and precisely why my argument is far stronger.Something like "I refuse to budge, so there, now stop with your weak arguments and foolish suggestions" is not so easily proved. And in fact... is very poor sportsmanship and conduct, to be honest.
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Well, thank you Monroe. It's nice that you're being helpful. That's really the type of thing I should've thought of though...oh well, I was distracted with keeping my character on ship though. Thank you monroeMonroe wrote:That's true, that was my idea. I left it open in case Blackstar didn't want to do that but I thought it sounded like good RP potential.ChakatBlackstar wrote:No I didn't. I went along with it.You are the one who came up with the idea of the Caitian captain being your father.
And to get Munro off M'Real's back all she would have to point out is he's being a hypocrit since he's Breen and has suffered intolerance because of his race before. I probably shouldn't tell you how to get out of that but that would be a low blow to Munro.