Retribution

[quote name='indifference][COLOR=Indigo]And here I thought that the coolest title of all was "Desbreko Fangirl"[/COLOR'] :p[/quote] [size=1]Wow, and I thought that White was the biggest suck-up 'round these parts. Anyway, listen to Baron -- he's a learned chap. Us moderators are power-hungry tyrants here solely to hold you down. Maybe one day, if you're lucky enough, you can murder new members yourself. Please observe [I]figure 1[/I] for further explanation. [i][B]fig 1:[/B] The Moderator Rod (otherwise known as the "Mod Rod") in its prototype phases.[/i] :modrod: [/size]

[QUOTE=she_who_howls]i really like your art. it very abstract, and beautiful. and your sigy is awesome!!!! i think ill sign your guest book :D Thanks; Ayoyama[/QUOTE] [size=1]She_who_howls, please elaborate on what you like and dislike. Just saying it looks "abstract and beautiful" helps no one. [i]What about it makes it look abstract and beautiful? Is there anything that could be changed to make it look better?[/i] Ask yourself those questions while critiquing someone's work. Honestly, folks, I'm getting a bit tired of repeating myself four times in a row. Let's try to pull things together, please?[/size]

[quote name='Kune']My favourite is the "never look back" one, I love the way you did the hair and the wings are absolutly adorable. Your pics are very creative XD it makes me really jealous =3 Keep it up![/quote] [size=1]Kune, just a few posts above, you were doing really well. You offered specific points that needed touching up, and also gave good examples of what the artist did correctly. But now, you're lapsing back into bad habits, not really elaborating what needs fixing and what was done right. Try to elaborate on your thoughts.[/size]

[size=1]Nomura, Kune, your critiques of Keyblade's works was lacking at best. You offered nothing specific that Keyblade did well or poorly, and as a result, they cannot get better. Without knowing what to improve and what they've already done well, nothing can change. This is most unfair to the artist. While your intentions were good, "Good job!" just doesn't cut it.[/size]

[QUOTE=Senko]this is photography! thank you finally someone has put some artistic photography on this site!! you have made me happy thank you. By the way nice photography. the cat shows emotions to me of great thought even though it is probably just looking at a bird outside. (no disrespect intended :catgirl: )[/QUOTE] [size=1]Senko, please try to put more thought into your praise of DW's work. Whileit's great that you think it's "nice photography," what about it makes it nice? Is there any room for improvement? These are questions you should ask yourself while critiquing anyone's work.[/size]

[quote name='James][font=franklin gothic medium']I can say one thing for sure. At the beginning, all players will be guests of West France. But an incident early in the story will change that pretty quickly.[/font][/quote] [size=1]I'll wager an outbreak of the [I]Second Faction[/I] within West France, leading to a xenophobic expulsion of us? In any event, I'm sad that you let the United States of America fall. Could you at least let Great Britain stay afloat? I rather like them... I can't wait to post my sign-up for this. And about how many people are you thinking of letting in?[/size]

[size=1]As per your request. I got tired of just crop and bordering, so I tried mixing things up. If you want any modifications, feel free to request them.[/size] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/retri_trib/jokoava1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/retri_trib/jokoava2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/retri_trib/jokopoko1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/retri_trib/jokopoko2.jpg[/IMG]

[size=1]Not if they were handed the almighty IP ban. This would prevent them (and everyone with a similar IP address) from ever logging onto OB again.[/size]

[size=1]OtakuBoards is not a search engine. Try [url=www.google.com][b]Google[/b][/url] instead. Thread closed.[/size]

[size=1]Welcome to OtakuBoards, ChaosRifle. If you want anyone to take your request, here are a few things you'll need to do. [b]First of all[/b], you need to give a more specific title as to what your request is. I think that many people were pushed away from your original title, "Search for a GOOD artist." Instead, try giving the franchise you're requesting. I've taken the liberty of editing that for you. [b]Secondly[/b], provide some pictures that you want used. This way, the artist doesn't need to do any extra work for you. You should be making the artist's life as easy as possible so that they're more inclined to take it. [b]Finally[/b], be specific in your requests. Why should someone have to make a banner for you, only for you to say "Ah, I wish it were a brighter, and Ed should be on the side, and the text should be in the upper left corner"? Instead, specify what you want ahead of time.[/size]

[size=1]Although you're leaving the thread, I still want to rebut a few of your points.[QUOTE=Panda]I knew this thread would get under my skin. I know no matter what I say people will be set in their opinions. They will always have the feeling that banning a breed out right, killing a family pet who has done nothing wrong is the best course of action. The "burn the villiage to save the village" or "shoot first, ask questions later" idea. It's sad, but there are people who will always feel that way.[/QUOTE] I'm not burning the village to save the village -- wouldn't that mean that I'd be banning these dogs to save these certain dogs? I'm not shooting first, then asking questions. I'd like to regard myself as having asked the question, gotten the answer, and [i]then[/i] shooting. I completely understanding that there are responsible dog owners, and it's definitely regretable that they'd be hurt, but it's for the greater good. It's for saving children from being mauled or killed, and in my opinion, this overrides a dog-owners happiness. [QUOTE]Law breakers won't care if they break the law. If they want to have a mean dog they will find a way to get one and make sure it has that "junk yard dog" attitude. Banning a breed will only keep these animals out of the hands of law abiding citizens. Not the criminals. So how will banning a breed help dog bites? It won't since now the only people with that breed will be criminals. This goes for anything. Yeah the everyday person can't get a rocket launcher, but I'm sure if you are willing to break the law you can find someone willing to sell you one. Just because it is not legal it won't stop people from seeking it out.[/QUOTE] Banning something seriously decreases its availability. Yes, it's [i]possible[/i] to obtain a rocket launcher, but there are so few people with them that nothing ever happens. It goes for dogs as well -- in my neighborhood there are certain breeds of dogs that are banned. Sure, there are probably a few that are here illegally, but there are far fewer now than there would be if it were a legal practice. Keep in mind that most people are law-abiding citizens. [QUOTE]As for dogs who are pre-disposed to being aggressive. Cocker Spaniels for many years was listed as the number 1 pure breed biter. Yet Cockers aren't on the danger list. Many of the dogs on the list you will notice made the list due to the "mean dog" image that many people are attracted to. People get dogs without considering their temperments. They just want the cool macho dog. What breed class is that dog a part of? Is it a working dog? Was that dog intended to heard bulls and cattle? Was that dog intended to guard a flock of sheep? When you don't take this into consideration problems arise.[/QUOTE] This is true, but you cannot deny that there are a great number of aggressive and sometimes dangerous dogs. It's not like people are just giving certain breeds a bad rap -- it's because they actually can be highly dangerous. [QUOTE]I know my dogs are considered "aggressive breeds". I am a responsible pet owner. They are neutered, they are fully vaccinated, microchipped, licensed with the city and have graduated AKC obedience class. Do I let them get away with bad behavior, no. Does that mean I shouldn't be allowed to own them anymore? Why should my dogs or I suffer because someone decided they are bad because of their breed.[/QUOTE] Unfortunately, many other people are not as responsible as you. Their numbers are so great that this must be considered. It's not like people are pulling out of the blue "Hey, why not ban some big dogs? I mean, they're nice, but they're just big, so let's ban them." There have been attacks, and there needs to be a response. [QUOTE]I think for my own good I am going to leave this thread. It's been really hard not to take Retri's comments personally. My dogs have never hurt anyone. I am a responsible pet owner and having someone say they should be banned "just in case" upsets me.[/QUOTE] I'm sorry that you've taken personal offense to my comments. [QUOTE]Edit: I should also mention that once you ban all the large breeds the new dangerous breeds will be the smaller dogs. After all, they can bite and disfigure a child too. Jack Russell Terriers, Lhasas, Shitzu...your time's up once the big dogs are all banned. Cat bites cause terrible infections and I do know a woman who was bitten by her cat and ended up almost dying. Cats should be banned too. I guess while we are at banning we should just ban all animals since they all have the potential to kill. You can never be too careful right.[/QUOTE] Except small dogs and cats just don't have the record of aggression, attacks, and deaths under their belts. The statistics are heavily stacked against you. When's the last time you've heard of a cat bite killing versus a dog attack? Furthermore, dog attacks have the potential to seriously injure someone.[/size]

[QUOTE=Panda]Another thought I would like to add. Those who train dogs to fight are already breaking the law. Even if a law is passed to ban a breed they aren't going to stop. All that does is keep law abiding, honest dog owners from the breed they love. On that note: We should then ban all guns since all guns have the possibility of killing someone. After all isn't that what they were made for...shooting. Not to mention knives..they are pretty sharp and can kill people. Banning all cars will be good too since a drunk might get behind the wheel. While we are at it we better ban all water. Someone might drown. /sarcasm Banning a breed isn't going to stop people from not being responsible for their pet. All this does is promote the death of an entire breed. Remember: Extinction is forever.[/QUOTE] [size=1]I'm sorry, certain breeds of dogs are naturally aggressive, no matter how well you train them. It's nothing personal, it's just instinct -- thousands of years of it -- hardwired into them, and it's not coming out. Rather than take an increased risk in letting these especially potentially dangerous dogs from hurting someone, I'd say ban them. You give the analogy of cars -- that's why only certain types of cars are street legal. Quite obviously, a car that can achieve speeds of 400 mph has more potential to hurt someone than a car that can achieve speeds of 100 mph. The same goes for guns -- civilians cannot (easily) obtain a rocket launcher, but one could easily get a pistol for the aforementioned reasons. Surely you get my point by now. Banning a breed won't stop people from being irresponsible with their pet, but it would mimize the damage done to others if that owner is irresponsible. Neglecting a Poodle versus a Pit-Bull; both are wrong and unfair, but one has less potential danger than the other, quite obviously.[/size]

[size=1][B]Character Name/Rank:[/B] 1st Lieutenant Amuro Ray [B]Character Description:[/B] An ace pilot at the young age of 17, Amuro Ray stands at 5'9". Brown hair with matching eyes. Medium build, but body is accustomed to the shock and strains of piloting, as it has been exposed to them for a grueling two years. [B]Mobile Suit:[/B] RX-78 [B][url=http://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/msgundam/rx-78-2.jpg][link][/url][/B] [B]MS Weapons:[/B] [i]Fixed Armaments:[/i] 2 x 60mm vulcan gun, fire-linked, mounted in head; 2 x beam saber. [i]Carried Armaments:[/i] 1 x beam rifle, 1 x anti-beam coated shield. [B]Short Bio:[/B] After losing several loved ones at the hands of Zeon, Amuro chose to take up the Federation banner in their name. After an extremely short interval of piloting experience, he discovered that he was a Newtype; his reflexes and cognitive ability were far greater than even the best of "normal" humans. This gives him a huge advantage when facing those with equal pilot experience.[/size]

[quote name='Chabichou][COLOR=#004a6f']So, should potentially dangerous breeds be banned altogether because of the risk that certain owners will not train them properly? Is this fair to everyone?[/COLOR][/quote] [size=1]Yes, potentially dangerous breeds should be banned altogether. No, it's not fair to everyone, but eliminating the risk of getting a child mauled is well worth it. You can take the tiger out of the jungle, but you can't take the jungle out of the tiger. I think it's the same way with dogs -- you can tame them all you want, but if you have a naturally aggressive breed, you can never be completely sure its safe.[/size]

[QUOTE=duoikari]ok i am seriously confused Who do i send the email to and how do graphic battles work?[/QUOTE] [size=1]Well, aside from the fact that the Graphics Club is relatively dead, you can e-mail me at [email]mechinfinity@yahoo.com[/email] As for the graphics battles, all you have to do is contact the person you wish to challenge (they must be in Graphics Club) and talk to them about what kinds of requirements you'd like to make. I hope that clarified things for you.[/size]

[QUOTE=gundampali23]Sorry about being vague, i dont post much. And i meant Isreal. This whole thing started becuase of Palestine and Isreal. Listen if you think these two children were the first you are very mistaken.Isreal owes Palestine many lives.Even though me personally, i dont believe in a eye for a eye or revenge,but i cant change a whole other nation's views or belief ,espiaccally the nation of Palestine full of fathers, mothers, sons and others that were lost.I mean that is what they started suicide bombing for.Listen they believe that they will go to heaven and that they are doing holy work , even though i am a muslim i dont believe that is right.They lost there loved ones that is what pushed palestians to this.If you do not believe on the genocide theory,then go look up the death count of muslims for the past 10- 100 years and see if i am only talking about 2 kids.Come on man, have you ever heard the term Abu-Gharib camps.If you havent look it up.[/QUOTE] [size=1]To even insinuate that the current death-rate of Muslims brought about by Americans could possibly rival that of the holocaust is a sick and gross overstatement. There is no genocide occuring in Palestine and Israel -- a few American (torturous, granted) jails cannot be considered commiting genocide on a grand scale. [QUOTE]Sorry about that it is another case of being vague again. When i meant America i meant the government and there allies. We all make mistakes, but it is the first one the counts, like taking Palestian land and giving it to Isreal. Then America(the government )gave them weapons. What do you expect us to do.We are a simple religious,poor people. We cant combat the tanks or air strikes Isreal has slaped us down with.[/QUOTE] Look, if you want to point fingers, point them at the UN. It was they who established the State of Israel. I also think that after the murder of six million people, the Jewish people deserved a state of their own where they could defend themselves. I mean, if you had just been attacked a week before, would it be logical for you to take extra precautions to defend yourself from a future attack? Of course it would. Please don't make the Palestinians out to be weak and powerless, as they have widespread support throughout the Middle East. Take, for example, in 1948 the armies of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq attacked Israel. By my count, that's five on one, and it's not my fault that Israel defended itself and retaliated years later. You can't attack a tiger and expect it to leave you alone.[/size]

[size=1]Actually, toboesbabygirl, if you could post the pictures up on OB, that'd be helpful to the artists. It'd also increase the likelyhood of your banner and avatar getting done. Just a suggestion, though.[/size]

[size=1]I'm moving this to the Suggestions and Feedback forum, as this is asking a question, rather than needing critique.[/size]

[size=1][b]Name:[/b] Mr. G [b]Age:[/b] For all I care, he could be your daddy. [b]Gender:[/b] Do you [i]really[/i] want to know? [i]Really?[/i] Here's a hint: old enough to be your father. [b]Physical Description:[/b] [url=http://ffmedia.ign.com/filmforce/image/mr-t-promo_1097606461.jpg]Mr. G charging up to deliver the Death glare[/url] [url=http://home.nvbell.net/blinger/Graphics/sucka.gif]Mere seconds after Mr. G executed the Iron Poke[/url] [b]Special Skill:[/b] Hand to hand combat. G likes keepin' things [i]extra[/i] rad by killing his prey with his own bare hands. Guns and saws are for little girls -- hands, now those are a [i]real[/i] man's weapons. [b]Weapon(s):[/b] Death glare, Iron Poke, Pity strike. All of which are radically lethal and hit on a 2 or higher, no armor save. If G has to use the Pity strike, give up, because it's the last thing you're going to see. Honest. [b]Personality:[/b] Mr. G can be aptly described as outspoken, loud, annoying, brash, arrogant, and downright unpleasant to be around. However, his no-nonsense mentality and hunger for serving rad justice to bogus criminals is his driving force and internal motivator. Underneath the yelling, ranting facade is a truly sensitive man who wishes only to serve and protect the world. Not. Rad men aren't sensitive. [b]Short Bio:[/b] [will edit] [b]Character Snippit:[/b] [will edit][/size]

[size=1][B]Voting will close 16 April 2006 (Sunday) at midnight Eastern Standard Time.[/B] I hope that we get more participation as well -- it'd be a shame to recieve only three total votes. I urge everyone to take the time to vote for one of us.[/size]

[size=1]I really hate to spoil all the fun, but this thread is getting really spammy. If things don't improve, I will be forced to close it down, as all the replies are now one line long. The entire purpose of this thread is to provide useful help to people and tell them what they did well and poorly in their signature. From your reply, I expect the critiqued person to know what is wrong exactly with their signature/avatar. Here's a great example of what you should be doing: [QUOTE=Baron Samedi][size=1]The 'W' symbol could be sharper, but overall image quality is good [for both banner and avatar]. Because the background is black, a sharp and well-defined border is more difficult to pick out, but you really should have one, even if you can only see it across the chest of that guy in your picture - which is how I knew you didn't have one. Additionally, centering a signature [or at least the banner] is normally a lot better in my opinion, unless it is a really small banner which is meant to be positioned left/right. Your banner is the full 500 limit, so really, it should be centered. 7/10[/size][/QUOTE]I'll give this thread one more chance, and then it's over. I really hate to close a thread with such potential to help, but if all that's happening is "Nice job, kewl!", then I'll close it. Thanks for your patience.[/size]

[quote name='Boo][size=1']You can't imagine being in their situation either. Be happy with that fact.[/size][/quote] [size=1]It's not whether I can fully comprehend the gravity of the situation. It's that I attempt to, I make an honest effort to empathise with those people, where you blow it off as something that's negligible. Sure, I'm happy with the fact that I live in America, but I actively try to understand how others in those situations might feel, so that I am more ready to help.[/size]

[size=1]Why is everyone excusing academic cheating as if it's not a big deal? By cheating, you're not being fair to yourself or others -- if you get into a good college because you cheated your way through highschool, you A) probably took some other hard-working kid's spot, and B) you don't have the information. When people say "crime doesn't pay!" well, they're lying. While cheating might not be a [i]crime[/i], it still pays pretty well. I might even venture to say that it's worse than cheating in a relationship, especially in a teenage one. Most teenage relationships are just bouts of infatuation and lust, probably lasting for a good two months before things die down. Cheating in such a relationship isn't the end of the world, as it would be for like a marriage, if you get my point. In contrast, cheating on a test while you're a teenager heavily affects the rest of your life -- not only do you not aquire vital information, you're essentially taking something that doesn't belong to you, your grade.[/size]

[size=1]I find interracial couples to be awesome. I just love people breaking the "taboo" and doing what they want as far as relationships go. In any event, my grandmother on my mother's side is white, and was told by her parents "don't marry that n***r," but she did end up marrying my (black) grandfather anyway. My mother was their child. So like a bunch of other folks, if people didn't have the courage to stand up to the racism and marry who they want, I wouldn't be here. I also don't really like black girls, even though I'm black myself. I think it has to do more with cultural disconnect than anything else.[/size]

[quote name='Boo][size=1']And no, I can't possibly put myself in the shoes of one of them. I'm living in a wealthy country and I enjoy being here. [/size][/quote] [size=1]Thanks for burying your head in the sand. I suppose you like it there.[/size]