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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]sarisataka
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Sure. I imagine the folks advocating for the new group can't wait to discuss their judo moves
villager
Oct 2015
#3
And I'm sure you've been chomping at the bit in the gungeon to discuss that, instead
villager
Oct 2015
#5
Gungeon for guns. Currently nothing for Self-Defense or martial arts in general.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#6
Then start a martial arts group. Since the stated purpose for "self defense" was that the gungeon
villager
Oct 2015
#8
I very well may. That said, Self Defense is a different animal and should have its own subforum.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#11
"Self defense" is currently just an attempt to reboot the gungeon. Change the actual gungeon
villager
Oct 2015
#14
So if the idea was floated in CS or the BOG, the point would be more valid? n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#24
Well, sadly, if I were to post in those forums, it'd also break SOP. So that's a no-go.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#27
If it's really going to be mostly martial arts, perhaps you can propose under "sports" for now
villager
Oct 2015
#32
And it will be one of the least important facets, once you brandish your gun discussions
villager
Oct 2015
#37
But wait -- one of the great apologias for gun proliferation is *self defense*
villager
Oct 2015
#53
I'm failing to see your point. What's that got to do with a Self Defense group?
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#54
Self-defense with weapons can be discussed in RKBA. Start a martial arts group for martial arts.
villager
Oct 2015
#70
Support groups, training, counselling, domestic violence issues... Want me to continue?
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#74
Clearly, there's little point in us going round and round until a TOS is developed/proposed
villager
Oct 2015
#80
The lack of civility -- as predictable as tomorrow's sun -- finally made me trash the Gungeon.
villager
Oct 2015
#85
Sadly, no. I've been out of the game for a while, but if I pick it up again, I will be. :) n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#185
Throw, basic deflection, grip-breaks, all valid and useful. Good topics to discuss. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#62
You see right through them. I do too. They want DU to become another ar-15.com. Fuck that. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#34
They want to just keep renaming the gungeon to keep forcing their discussions on everyone else
villager
Oct 2015
#39
"Expressing opinions I disagree with" is not the same as forcing discussion on others
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#100
That's because we don't think we're somehow above the rules of DU...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#118
Can of beans or a staff are all you will likely need if you are really interested in self-defense.
Hoyt
Oct 2015
#45
Read it in context. Most of you gunners aren't perceptive/lucid enough to be carrying among us.
Hoyt
Oct 2015
#60
Were you lying at the time? If so, why should we believe you now? If not,...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#145
Used it to make a point with gun lovers, some of whom still beliece Zman is a responsible
Hoyt
Oct 2015
#147
Given that admission, why should you be believed about *anything*...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#151
"Lied" to make a point to you gunners who lay awake at night trying to think of scenarios
Hoyt
Oct 2015
#172
Sometimes you just gotta try to get through to people who dream of using their gun on someone.
Hoyt
Oct 2015
#204
They're probably upset that so many have their favorite topic forum on "ignore"
villager
Oct 2015
#17
You'll notice only one group brought up guns. It's like they have some sort of fetish for them... nt
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#29
To bring attention to the gunthusiasts proposal for a safe haven gun lovers group, of course. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#49
And we're glad for the attention. There's a lot of folks who support the right to defend one's self.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#50
You are blatantly lying about your (and the other gunthusiasts) real reason for supporting it.
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#58
I don't understand the question. Juries delete posts, not group hosts. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#67
Posters self delete posts. You blocked me for a self deleted post, without ever seeing the content.
beevul
Oct 2015
#69
Irrelevant. Your position is clear, and totally contrary to the GCRA SOP. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#72
You lot are great at finding cartoons, and poor at getting actual voters to agree with you
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#90
Hilarious, coming from the Jim Webb wing of the Democratic Party. How's that working out for you?
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#104
When Mother Jones, of all media outlets, is saying the same thing I am...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#112
I dunno- how's handing the Colorado state Senate to Republicans been working out?
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#141
The Gungeon is the favorite group of the OP, who also is a host of the GCRA group
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#127
The Myth Behind Defensive Gun Ownership - Guns Are More Likely To Do Harm Than Good
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#47
Actually, it already gets discussed in DU, for those gungeoneers who venture into daylight.
villager
Oct 2015
#71
Interesting that you concede there are so many gun homicides it would "clutter" the forums.
villager
Oct 2015
#86
Perhaps then, being a national issue, we should set aside sophistry about the gun violence then?
villager
Oct 2015
#92
Well, certainly seeing it as "inevitable" keeps you from having to advocate any real solutions
villager
Oct 2015
#105
Contrarily, I support full and total solutions. None of them involve guns.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#110
Because they're not the problem. They're a symptom. Realizing that is the first step to progress. nt
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#116
Oh, Elmo... How I wish I could see the world through your innocent, wide eyes. :) n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#129
Come now, Villager. I respond like for like. You were civil to me, I was civil back.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#139
Calling me Elmo is clearly intended to be rude. If you want shorthand use EM. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#192
Lizzie, you are one of the few gunners not on my own ignore list -- because you actually do discuss
villager
Oct 2015
#187
He may actually find the idea has merit. Gods know he's giving us great publicity. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#93
Thanks for conceding that it really is just about guns, with self-defence simply a pretence. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#107
Simple. SecMo cross-posts, the GCRA loonies swarm and make it about guns.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#111
You already have thehighroad.org, ar-15.com, nationalgunforum.com, firearmstalk.com, etc. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#150
All of which are explicitly about guns, not general self-defense, and also tend to regard even...
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#162
So does anyone have any actual objection of substance to a Self Defense Group?
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#123
Domestic Violence, Rape, Robbery, Theft, Home Invasions, Assault, Battery, et cetera.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#133
Of course. Does that invalidate the need for effective defense against them? n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#160
And I think of people like Taja DeJesus. Different priorities, I guess. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#183
If that's victim blaming, so be it. Everyone has a right to life and self defense. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#201
Exclusively to gunthusiasts. The only pro voices here are gungeon regulars. Guns guns guns. nt
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#128
People behind bars are not responsible for their own safety like the rest of us are.
beevul
Oct 2015
#205
Huh? If you want that type of discussion there is a web site discussion board that is for you...
madinmaryland
Oct 2015
#202
Most gunthusiasts aren't Dems, and most Dems aren't gunthusiasts. That's a fact.
Electric Monk
Oct 2015
#212