Can we drop the military ranks?

davemohan · 01-28-2009, 06:26 PM

Maybe not the issue of the day, but it seems to have some support. I mentioned this in a post in another thread earlier today, but I really think that whoever decides what the "post count ranks" are should drop the military references. I put this idea in my User Title, now at least one other guy has followed suit, and I got a PM agreeing. In a few hours.

This is offensive to people who are in the military (or were) and earned their rank with far greater difficulty than post whoring. And their supporters aren't going to like this cheapening either.

It is also offensive to people who don't want to be associated with the military and may have strong beliefs in that direction.

In fact, it seems the only people it would appeal to are those who want to play soldier, but not pay the price.

I know you can change your User Title (I did!), and I know this isn't an earth-shaking issue, but how about going to a conventional "senior member" type rank, or even go creative. A motorcycle board I frequent uses terms like "hooligan". But military ranks? Just bad taste.

Kensta335 · 01-28-2009, 06:30 PM

Should post this in the Site Related Announcements - Suggestions - Feedback - Questions section

c0nstant · 01-28-2009, 06:32 PM

this is the first time ive ever heard of such a complaint. you make a pretty interesting point and it does make sense to me, i suppose. you should post this in the 'site feedback' section of the forum to attract attention from the admins.

stimpy · 01-28-2009, 06:40 PM

*twirls finger* woopeefriggindoodaa. If some jackhole gets offended because of the military rank, they need to cancel their internet subscription, box up their computer, and take it back. The internet is no place for pussycats that get offended over a forum using military rank.

Do you know how many other games use military rank? Just about every military game out there does. You should start writing letters.

-stimpy
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Kensta335 · 01-28-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

*twirls finger* woopeefriggindoodaa. If some jackhole gets offended because of the military rank, they need to cancel their internet subscription, box up their computer, and take it back. The internet is no place for pussycats that get offended over a forum using military rank.

Do you know how many other games use military rank? Just about every military game out there does. You should start writing letters.

-stimpy
Commander in Halo3

QFT

ejazbmw · 01-28-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

*twirls finger* woopeefriggindoodaa. If some jackhole gets offended because of the military rank, they need to cancel their internet subscription, box up their computer, and take it back. The internet is no place for pussycats that get offended over a forum using military rank.

Do you know how many other games use military rank? Just about every military game out there does. You should start writing letters.

-stimpy
Commander in Halo3

although you sound like a dick i have to agree with you, it's online do you know how many things that are on the internet that offend people....

MadDog · 01-28-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davemohan

Maybe not the issue of the day, but it seems to have some support. I mentioned this in a post in another thread earlier today, but I really think that whoever decides what the "post count ranks" are should drop the military references. I put this idea in my User Title, now at least one other guy has followed suit, and I got a PM agreeing. In a few hours.

This is offensive to people who are in the military (or were) and earned their rank with far greater difficulty than post whoring. And their supporters aren't going to like this cheapening either.

It is also offensive to people who don't want to be associated with the military and may have strong beliefs in that direction.

In fact, it seems the only people it would appeal to are those who want to play soldier, but not pay the price.

I know you can change your User Title (I did!), and I know this isn't an earth-shaking issue, but how about going to a conventional "senior member" type rank, or even go creative. A motorcycle board I frequent uses terms like "hooligan". But military ranks? Just bad taste.

I spent almost 23 years in the Air Force, and it doesn't offend me.

SoYank · 01-28-2009, 07:06 PM

What would you suggest, flowers? First 50 posts gets you a daisy. How many posts would one have to make in order to get the "rank" of Orchid?

MadDog · 01-28-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

What would you suggest, flowers? First 50 posts gets you a daisy. How many posts would one have to make in order to get the "rank" of Orchid?

at least 500.

enfield · 01-28-2009, 07:24 PM

I have to agree. We should lose the rank system. Ranks are used in the Military and the Military has one function - to kill people. I would rather not be associated with people who kill people for a living.

Flame suit on!

MadDog · 01-28-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enfield

I have to agree. We should lose the rank system. Ranks are used in the Military and the Military has one function - to kill people. I would rather not be associated with people who kill people for a living.

Flame suit on!

Yet you have a tank as your avatar ??

Year's_End · 01-28-2009, 07:26 PM

doesn't even matter. completely irrelevant to military ranks. no offense, but this really just doesn't seem like a valid complaint to me at all. there's far more offensive stuff out there. i mean, c'mon, it's the freakin internet. everyone hides behind an avatar and goes crazy.

Year's_End · 01-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enfield

I have to agree. We should lose the rank system. Ranks are used in the Military and the Military has one function - to kill people. I would rather not be associated with people who kill people for a living.

Flame suit on!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadDog

Yet you have a tank as your avatar ??

pwnd

Year's_End · 01-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

*twirls finger* woopeefriggindoodaa. If some jackhole gets offended because of the military rank, they need to cancel their internet subscription, box up their computer, and take it back. The internet is no place for pussycats that get offended over a forum using military rank.

Do you know how many other games use military rank? Just about every military game out there does. You should start writing letters.

-stimpy
Commander in Halo3

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejazbmw

although you sound like a dick i have to agree with you, it's online do you know how many things that are on the internet that offend people....

+1. you did say that in a dickish way, but it's the truth.

c0nstant · 01-28-2009, 07:27 PM

Kensta335 · 01-28-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jh valley

I don't know why but that cracked me up.

c0nstant · 01-28-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kensta335

I don't know why but that cracked me up.

khuuster · 01-28-2009, 07:36 PM

looks like V! haha

xxForgedxx · 01-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enfield

I have to agree. We should lose the rank system. Ranks are used in the Military and the Military has one function - to kill people. I would rather not be associated with people who kill people for a living.

Flame suit on!

OK eh, what wes thet alll aboot?

xxForgedxx · 01-28-2009, 07:53 PM

<<< been in the Army for a lil while... I could give two shits.

FStop7 · 01-28-2009, 08:16 PM

hai guyz whats going on in this thread

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 01-28-2009, 08:22 PM

Seriously? It is that offensive to you? Do you leave safesearch on when using google or yahoo?

01-28-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
davemohan ************** 30 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Can we drop the military ranks? Maybe not the issue of the day, but it seems to have some support. I mentioned this in a post in another thread earlier today, but I really think that whoever decides what the "post count ranks" are should drop the military references. I put this idea in my User Title, now at least one other guy has followed suit, and I got a PM agreeing. In a few hours. This is offensive to people who are in the military (or were) and earned their rank with far greater difficulty than post whoring. And their supporters aren't going to like this cheapening either. It is also offensive to people who don't want to be associated with the military and may have strong beliefs in that direction. In fact, it seems the only people it would appeal to are those who want to play soldier, but not pay the price. I know you can change your User Title (I did!), and I know this isn't an earth-shaking issue, but how about going to a conventional "senior member" type rank, or even go creative. A motorcycle board I frequent uses terms like "hooligan". But military ranks? Just bad taste.
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 167 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	Should post this in the Site Related Announcements - Suggestions - Feedback - Questions section
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c0nstant Lieutenant General 1868 Rep 17,322 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	this is the first time ive ever heard of such a complaint. you make a pretty interesting point and it does make sense to me, i suppose. you should post this in the 'site feedback' section of the forum to attract attention from the admins. Last edited by c0nstant; 01-28-2009 at 07:05 PM..
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stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	twirls finger woopeefriggindoodaa. If some jackhole gets offended because of the military rank, they need to cancel their internet subscription, box up their computer, and take it back. The internet is no place for pussycats that get offended over a forum using military rank. Do you know how many other games use military rank? Just about every military game out there does. You should start writing letters. -stimpy Commander in Halo3 ________ NSR125 ________ weed vaporizers ________ List Of Chrysler Transmissions History Last edited by stimpy; 02-18-2011 at 05:58 AM..
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enfield Civilian 82 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Jaguar F-Type V8 S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I have to agree. We should lose the rank system. Ranks are used in the Military and the Military has one function - to kill people. I would rather not be associated with people who kill people for a living. Flame suit on!
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1250 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	doesn't even matter. completely irrelevant to military ranks. no offense, but this really just doesn't seem like a valid complaint to me at all. there's far more offensive stuff out there. i mean, c'mon, it's the freakin internet. everyone hides behind an avatar and goes crazy. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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xxForgedxx Lieutenant 637 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Slow/Fat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	<<< been in the Army for a lil while... I could give two shits.
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nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Lieutenant 114 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2 iTrader: (0)	Seriously? It is that offensive to you? Do you leave safesearch on when using google or yahoo?
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