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Darmon
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Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 21:33 |
I vaguely recall someone giving that impression as well, but on combing through this thread (albeit very hastily) I couldn't seem to locate the exact quote. Are you sure it wasn't in another thread? Personally, all these threads are starting to blur together in my mind...
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BlindScribe
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Joined: 12 Sep 2012 Status: Offline Points: 168 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 22:26 |
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That could well be...there have been so many! Which rather proves the point, I think. The messaging war was lost almost before this thing began...that we can no longer keep track of who said what, and when puts the exclamation point at the end of the sentence. Regardless, I don't think anybody who comes here would argue that H? has, in any way "won" the messaging war, which also proves the point decisively. I'm not sure they could have, based on what we now know, but there were specific strategies that could have been employed to at least give a fighting chance. Control of the message does not happen by accident.
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HonoredMule
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Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1650 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 22:39 |
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The details you enumerate there are all ok. The problem arises mostly from other inappropriate and/or out-of-order steps not mentioned. There are a number of things we'd expect from someone who stands as one of us and thus claims a position of loyalty:
But while you are a member of an alliance, that alliance as a whole deserves your first consideration in all matters. Imagine if some key members told Harmless representatives they thought Harmless was in the right and all of Consone were 100% wrong--that they would try on Harmless' behalf to convince Consone to surrender--and then contacted Consone leadership and said "hey, I have no idea what's going on, so what's up with this?" One last point. I can see how Harmless can be accused of failing to control the message diplomatically speaking, but you should understand that we've not really tried to do so. Honestly I'm surprised to see that there are even people left like yourself who bear a shred of objectivity and/or have intelligent questions or discussion. I normally wouldn't be bothering to carry any post-statement discourse at all. The last time I was here, the forum's atmosphere had devolved into utter despotism and inane punditry. I left because there was simply nothing worth being here for. Yet even if that has changed, the fact remains that nothing is decided or controlled here--not even public opinion. Word-of-mouth and alliance-to-alliance dealings still carry the greatest weight and volume of information among the older alliances at least. Heck, before war broke out there was more activity and participation in Harmless's Embassy alone than the whole of these forums. Anything that takes place here and now is just a puppet show and parade for the new faces. And as much of a chaotic flurry as this seems, it also is just the same old song and dance from so many times before, and it's participants all comfortable in their familiar and well-practiced roles. Who in their right mind would lose sleep trying to control a propaganda war when there's no prize for winning? All those kind of prizes were handed out over the previous 3 months to 2 years (depending on how big a picture you're viewing). |
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"Apparently, quoting me is a 'thing' now."
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HonoredMule
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Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 22:44 |
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Also, while skimming over the thread I did see someone ask if they could quote something I said. I prefer not to be quoted out of context, but it's not like anyone can control how their words are used once published. At any rate, go right ahead. I think the quote in question is one of my more apt statements anyway, and I've never once been accused of humility.
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"Apparently, quoting me is a 'thing' now."
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The_Dude
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Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 2396 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 22:59 |
I think HM is the most humble soul to walk the land of Illy.
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HonoredMule
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Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1650 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 23:00 |
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Libel I say!
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"Apparently, quoting me is a 'thing' now."
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The_Dude
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Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 23:02 |
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Well, I was using myself as the standard of ego, so it is pretty easy to see you as humble.
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BlindScribe
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Joined: 12 Sep 2012 Status: Offline Points: 168 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 23:15 |
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HM, thank you again for the detailed, thoughtful reply. I appreciate it and it sheds a great deal of light on things. Many of your enumerated points not mentioned by me were not not mentioned due to any attempted subterfuge on my part, but rather, because we (on the outside) were not privy to those actions (or lack of), and in at least a couple of cases, the points you raise could be regarded as subjective, and as such probably subject to at least some debate. As to the rest...you are part of a strong and proud alliance with a rich history. Of those things, there can be no doubt or denial. Illy would literally not BE the game it is today, were it not for the actions of your alliance. That said, you're only as good as your most recent epic (Custer was not remembered for his long and honorable military career, but rather, for his "last stand.") That is simply the way our histories work, and it's a trait of our own shared memory that has been transferred into Illy. I can certainly appreciate that you'd pay a great deal of attention to the comings and doings of your own forum, but I would argue that by "writing these forums off" you are, in a sense, playing right into what your detractors keep saying about the alliance you hail from. I have never been to the Harmless alliance forums. I come here a lot. When I come here, I often read about the stuff from here in GC, which tells me that the stuff posted here (visible to a minority of eyes) has ripple effects that reach far beyond the readership here. It seems (to me) folly to simply write that off, because at the end of the day, no matter how storied your alliance's past, the fact remains that in total, H? consists of 12M population (out of a total 190M). In other words, there are a whole lot more of "them" than there are of you, and it strikes me that that's precisely why this place is important. As to what there is to "win," I could ask you the same question about your latest contest of arms. What do you imagine that you'll "win?" at the end, even if you destroy every Consone town in the game? Do you think this will dissuade others from growing? (perhaps growing large enough to one day challenge you?) Do you imagine that the losers in such a contest cannot (or will not) simply create new accounts? The "prize" such as it is, can be won by various means, of which, military is but one. The others should not be ignored, lest they deliver a nasty bite when it's least expected, and (based on your own reply, plus the general sentiment of others from your alliance), it seems that this is the preferred course of action for you guys. Again...I can't very well take you to task for it, because you folks play to your strengths magnificently (it's just that...as I said previously, the diplo/metagame does not seem to be one of those strengths). Of course, in light of all that, it makes the fact that you've taken the time to come here and have this conversation all the more meaningful to me, so thank you again! :) ~Scirbe
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Darmon
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Joined: 15 Aug 2012 Status: Offline Points: 315 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 23:53 |
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HM, I sort of wish you had been the initial/official spokesperson for H? affairs in all this (assuming H? has any sort of system for PR considerations, I mean). There's something about the way that you approach and frame your thoughts and concerns that I find much more palatable than similar offerings by H? leadership.
Older players might have the luxury of forming opinions about H? from many months to years of witnessing positive contributions. But newer players (like me) or people with limited dealings with H? will probably have their views shifted by this war. And I'm not sure that the current representatives around these parts are painting you in the best light.
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BlindScribe
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Joined: 12 Sep 2012 Status: Offline Points: 168 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 23:55 |
+1
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