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DRM is completely useless, and a waste of the game developers money. All it accomplishes is alienating its paying customer base with games that they either cannot get to run, or, interferes with the operation of various bits of hardware. In all reality, I would wager that DRM is responsible for MORE folks pirating games, than if there hadn't been any to begin with. After all, the pirates don't have the issues the paying customers do. Nice huh?

If you find it, please let me know.....

Not a fan of IE myself...... I use firefox.

You guys leave that to the Illuminati that actually run the site, right? If you honestly believe (though I understand that you are joking to an extent) that any of us would do that...that ANY of us would ban someone because we disagreed with their opinion...then I would ask do you really feel comfy here? I say this as a member of this community..not as a moderator (see no yellow.) I believe this 110% and if I thought that this happened I would not be a member of this community, much less a moderator. I am the moderator whom has taken on this section (mostly) the most recently....though I am not sure I have banned someone from here or just given strikes...really I don't remember....regardless....it is rather funny since I am mostly the odd man out here. I think this section should be moderated at exactly the same standards as every other part of this forum. In other words I don't believe personally in a lightly moderated debates section. The rules are indeed the rules and should apply to all sections...in my opinion. However I have never, ever at any time even considered banning or anything else based on my opinion of someones argument. Ever. How the argument is presented...if it violates the ToS or rules...then I am more than happy to take action. Many know I do not agree with their philosophies....and yet they are still here. So do you really think that any of us would act in such a way...because if you do..wow. How can you trust anything we do? I am not asking that to start something...but rather I am pretty concerned that perhaps you believe this way. No, I don't honestly believe that. I am not quite that much of a conspiracy theorist. :D Just making an attempt at humor. (and failing?)

You guys leave that to the Illuminati that actually run the site, right?

YEE HAA! I find myself 100% in agreement with you.

Indeed the problem does still persist. I can find no settings on my computer (of which, I am the only one that uses it) to explain the behavior. The debates forum tracks correctly. Apparently, NONE of the other sub forums do. Makes keeping track of threads somewhat difficult....... and the 'unread' indicators, pretty much useless. Forum functionality has declined substantially.

YOUR kids may be fine, and that reflects extremely well on you. My son turned out very well too, as did some of the children that I claim..... not all...... a lot depends on the kid. :D Someone previously mentioned that it wasn't really the schools' main goal to teach creativity per se... I think I would have to agree with that. Originally, it was just the three "R"s. (readin', ritin', and rithmatic) As time progressed, 'electives' were added, and then sports programs....... Unfortunately, they don't really do such a bang up job on even the basics.... I see most of the problems stemming from folks that don't know anything about education, legislating how it should be done.....

Tell that to our government..... they don't want schools to be babysitters, but, they won't let parents actually BE parents either. Parents who do not take on their responsibilities have no one to blame but themselves. What a droll concept..parents who instill a value system, work ethic and a moral center...wonder if such a radically new idea such as that could catch on? :facepalm: When most forms of discipline are now considered "abuse", it makes it rather difficult to instill anything at all into your children. It's gotten so bad in Michigan, that simply sending your children to bed without supper is now grounds for removing them from the home...... I would also invite you to have a look at some of the crap that Oregon Childrens Services has been pulling lately. They removed a pair of teenagers from one family, because they got a friggin' sunburn......

Tell that to our government..... they don't want schools to be babysitters, but, they won't let parents actually BE parents either.

I only wish that I did not edit my post before posting it, as you would have seen that I completely agree with you in this regard ... there is nothing I hate more than someone spouting filth from their mouth by swearing. The calling people names and discriminating against them due to their race, colour or creed etc, is also a load of nonsense and should NOT be tolerated. However, if someone does "push your buttons" (and it happens to everyone here), from the greatest to the smallest ... then I need to have the right to defend myself. If I get annoyed due to someone disagreeing with me as per a point in a topic ... fair and well ... then that's my problem. Maybe I never thought through what I said or perhaps never even thought at all or maybe my "facts were in fact fiction", the list goes on ... but that's my problem and I need to get over it and get my facts straight. Even a personal barb can be overlooked from time to time ... it's just maturity ... but there are times that people go out of their way to be just plain nasty. They have clearly left the realm of decency ... it's got nothing to do with the topic at hand anymore ... and it's just plain nastiness ... it's happened to me and virtually everyone else here. Here is the crucible, here is the flame ... do you smack the twit or smile and let it go cos they're simply not worth your time ? Here is where today (whenever that may be) it might simply not have been your day and you lose your cool ... so now you get banned because you lost it. Hurling back abuse is also not what I mean ... hurling back creative abuse is better. Nevermind the "flat out arguement" that virtually never happens, not even a decent one for a fair amount of time. Sometimes the Debates Forum is like having a boxing match but telling the boxers not to hurt each other ... even within the rules ... that makes no sense. So because this topic is about whether or not the Debates section should still exist or be Moderated ... I say leave it as it is ... but change the rules slightly because of the nature of the beast. A Debates Ban just like the Chat Ban should work here ... you're naughty then you get a Two Month Ban as opposed to the two week chat ban enforced in Chat. But hey, that might mean the Moderators would have more work on their hands ... no not neccessarily so ... if you get that ban here then when the two months are up then it's up to "you" to approach the Moderators and tell them so. ALL the current rules should remain ... the rot should still be removed. Posts of that nature (bolded part) Should be Reported. Not responded to. If you are short-tempered, or, just having a bad day, and have any doubts whatsoever about keeping your baser instincts under control, simply don't come to the debates forum.... Folks are responsible for their own actions. That applies here as well. The rules are the rules, and do not allow for exceptions because someone had a bad hair day. If such things were permitted to be used as an excuse of unacceptable behavior, anyone that got a warning/ban, would be claiming "it was just a bad day", and there would be no point in enforcing the rules. It doesn't work like that in the outside world, it shouldn't be like that here. If you step over the line, regardless of reasoning, you should fully EXPECT to pay the penalty for it.

There are exceptions to every rule, including generalizations. I live here in the states, and, by and large, the rich do NOT do military service. With a few notable exceptions...... :D Some of the rich went so far as to go to school in another country, (in reality, they lived there, not all were actually going to school) to dodge military service...... This was especially prevalent during the Viet Nam era.

I am pleased to see that you have got over your pessimism streak. :whistling: :laugh: Well, maybe to a certain extent. (*snort*, yeah, right......) And this would be different from how? lol Currently, there is no draft. Yeah, you have to register, but, not like anyone is going to be "called up"...... So, the rich folks would have to volunteer for service....... Not exactly a common occurrence.

Congress would probably put some clause into it that would allow you to "buy out" of the obligation.... if you had enough money..... so the rich folks wouldn't be held to the same standards....

Might wanna grab the latest and greatest version of 7zip then....

UI is mostly flash programming..... So, if you wanna do something with that, gonna need to learn flash as well. SKSE simply adds script functionality in the form of new, more powerful, functions. In and of itself, it does nothing. Modders can take advantage of the expanded capabilities of the game ran with SKSE, to make mods that would be either extremely difficult, if not impossible, without it.

Load a save before you ever loaded your mod for the first time. (either version) See if the grass is still there.

Works fine for me...... What browser are you using? See if you can unzip it to an empty folder somewhere, then just move the files you need to your install folder.

So it would seem the general consensus is "lightly moderated" then? Coolness. That was my choice as well. I ran the 'unmoderated' up the flagpole, just to see if anyone would salute. I am not particularly surprised by the results.... So, what about adding some forum specific mods then? Lighten the load on the moderators?? (although, I have seen this forum go for a day or more without a post....)

Kinda like congress. :D

Could always add a couple forum specific mods? Not like you have to worry about the budget. :D

Seems that there is quite a bit of behind the scenes discussion going on about whether the debate forum stays open or not. Here is an opportunity for folks to discuss it in the open. Sure, there are some issues here, name calling and such, but, the debates forum is certainly not for the thin-skinned in any event. Some self-moderation could go a long way here.... but given the diverse age range, and backgrounds we are dealing with here, expecting everyone to act like an "adult", when a fair few of them are NOT adults..... makes we wonder if we aren't expecting a bit much. So, for my part, I would suggest just leaving it unmoderated. Sure, it's going to annoy some folks... but, that's the nature of the beast. We DON'T all agree on everything. We don't all act like adults. (not even some of the adults...) The mods here are concerned that this section is becoming difficult to moderate. So, just don't. The folks that can't debate rationally, will piss and moan about it, but, that's all that will happen. Thoughts?

In my state, I am required to maintain auto insurance in order to legally drive a vehicle. The thing is that in most of the state, having a reliable means of transportation is a requirement in order to get any sort of job. If I don't have it, I don't get "taxed" I get slapped with a heavy fine and have my drivers license taken away, so it is not really a "choice" beyond deciding which company I end up buying from. Even if these laws serve only to give these companies business, they have been on the books for well over 30 years now, and nobody has seemingly challenged their legality. Many other states have similar laws. In my state, I am required to maintain auto insurance in order to legally drive a vehicle. The thing is that in most of the state, having a reliable means of transportation is a requirement in order to get any sort of job. If I don't have it, I don't get "taxed" I get slapped with a heavy fine and have my drivers license taken away, so it is not really a "choice" beyond deciding which company I end up buying from. Even if these laws serve only to give these companies business, they have been on the books for well over 30 years now, and nobody has seemingly challenged their legality. Many other states have similar laws. That tired argument has been used to justify a universal tax by the left. You do not have to own a car, you can take public transportation, you can walk...if you elect to own a car then you pay for the privilege and abide by each state's regulation of that privilege. However if you elect not to own a car then those fees and regulations are not applicable to you....your choice .The Health Care tax is not elective.....it is mandated. Exactly what A says. I would also point out, that in some states, you are NOT required to carry insurance. The reasoning behind requiring it, (in some locations) is because of the inherent harm it is possible to do to yourself, and others, with a car/truck/motorcycle/otherpowertransportation. The healthcare mandate has none of those qualifications. By the mere act of being alive, I MUST throw money at some private company for insurance. So far as I am concerned, that is a dangerous precedent to set. The fed can REQUIRE that I purchase something, or I will be "taxed"...... The reasoning being used here could also be used to force me to buy a house. Or a car. Or any other product/service offered by some other entity, be it a private company or not. All in the name of commerce? No. I do NOT want that particular precedent upheld. The potential for abuse there is absolutely astounding.

Ah, you may have money, but, you won't have any time to spend it... 12 hour days 7 days a week is going to be tiring, to say the least.... what will you be doing at the factory, and what country are you in?

Have fun Granny!