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Jabberwock (Ancient)
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Postby Jabberwock (Ancient) » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:49 pm

Hi, I'm Zoey. I'm really excited to have found this place, truly. I'm a political junkie and this is like cotton candy. But I feel like I'm just at the verge of understanding it and I haven't really gotten it yet. Should I just get about 30 hours deep into the forum, or what? How would you recommend I precede in order to discover all of the intricacies? I appreciate your kind attention.

Z
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Kleomentia
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Postby Kleomentia » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:50 pm

I recommend you read all the stickies and info thread that can be found above the regular ones. ;)
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Jabberwock (Ancient)
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Postby Jabberwock (Ancient) » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:52 pm

Kleomentia wrote:I recommend you read all the stickies and info thread that can be found above the regular ones. ;)


Thanks!! :)
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Scomagia
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Postby Scomagia » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:06 pm

Jabberwock wrote:Hi, I'm Zoey. I'm really excited to have found this place, truly. I'm a political junkie and this is like cotton candy. But I feel like I'm just at the verge of understanding it and I haven't really gotten it yet. Should I just get about 30 hours deep into the forum, or what? How would you recommend I precede in order to discover all of the intricacies? I appreciate your kind attention.

Z

Serious answer;read all the stickies and maybe observe for a little bit.

Joke answer;Get out while you can!
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Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f
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Postby Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:25 pm

More fresh meat for the grinder...
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Manahakatouki
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Postby Manahakatouki » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:26 pm

Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f wrote:More fresh meat for the grinder...


I haven't eaten fresh in quite some time...
And so it was, that I had never changed.
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Ovisterra
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Postby Ovisterra » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:27 pm

Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f wrote:More fresh meat for the grinder...


Forgive Rubi, he likes to scare the newcomers. Don't worry, we're all very nice here.

Quick, hide those religion threads!
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Farnhamia
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Postby Farnhamia » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:27 pm

Manahakatouki wrote:
Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f wrote:More fresh meat for the grinder...


I haven't eaten fresh in quite some time...

*just rubs her hands together and nods and nods and nods*
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Zweite Alaje
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Postby Zweite Alaje » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:27 pm

OP, be prepared to be eaten alive. NSG is unforgiving.
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Farnhamia
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Postby Farnhamia » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:28 pm

Zweite Alaje wrote:OP, be prepared to be eaten alive. NSG is unforgiving.

That's not true. We forgive everyone. We eat them alive, yes, but with forgiveness in our hearts.
Make Earth Great Again: Stop Continental Drift!
And Jesus was a sailor when he walked upon the water ...
"Make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody." RIP Don Rickles
My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right. ~ Carl Schurz
<Sigh> NSG...where even the atheists are Augustinians. ~ The Archregimancy
Now the foot is on the other hand ~ Kannap
RIP Dyakovo ... Ashmoria (Freedom ... or cake)
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Manahakatouki
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Postby Manahakatouki » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:31 pm

Farnhamia wrote:
Zweite Alaje wrote:OP, be prepared to be eaten alive. NSG is unforgiving.

That's not true. We forgive everyone. We eat them alive, yes, but with forgiveness in our hearts.


And cutlery on the table...

Which reminds me, are we doing a barbeque thing, or was that done last time...?
And so it was, that I had never changed.
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Bojikami
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Postby Bojikami » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:32 pm

Jabberwock wrote:Hi, I'm Zoey. I'm really excited to have found this place, truly. I'm a political junkie and this is like cotton candy. But I feel like I'm just at the verge of understanding it and I haven't really gotten it yet. Should I just get about 30 hours deep into the forum, or what? How would you recommend I precede in order to discover all of the intricacies? I appreciate your kind attention.

Z

Hi.
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Farnhamia
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Postby Farnhamia » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:32 pm

Manahakatouki wrote:
Farnhamia wrote:That's not true. We forgive everyone. We eat them alive, yes, but with forgiveness in our hearts.


And cutlery on the table...

Which reminds me, are we doing a barbeque thing, or was that done last time...?

Hmm ... I was thinking of a nice stew, but we could do barbeque.

Jabberwock, how much do you weigh?
Make Earth Great Again: Stop Continental Drift!
And Jesus was a sailor when he walked upon the water ...
"Make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody." RIP Don Rickles
My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right. ~ Carl Schurz
<Sigh> NSG...where even the atheists are Augustinians. ~ The Archregimancy
Now the foot is on the other hand ~ Kannap
RIP Dyakovo ... Ashmoria (Freedom ... or cake)
This is the eighth line. If your signature is longer, it's too long.
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Laerod
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Iron Fist Socialists

Postby Laerod » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:33 pm

Farnhamia wrote:
Manahakatouki wrote:
And cutlery on the table...

Which reminds me, are we doing a barbeque thing, or was that done last time...?

Hmm ... I was thinking of a nice stew, but we could do barbeque.

Jabberwock, how much do you weigh?

Vore, Farn? Let's stick to the riding crop...
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Vriskastan
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Founded: May 30, 2012
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Postby Vriskastan » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:34 pm

Welcome, I'd say just dive into it. We're a pleasant enough place once you learn the quirks.
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Farnhamia
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Postby Farnhamia » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:35 pm

Laerod wrote:
Farnhamia wrote:Hmm ... I was thinking of a nice stew, but we could do barbeque.

Jabberwock, how much do you weigh?

Vore, Farn? Let's stick to the riding crop...

You never let me have any fun. *taps the riding crop on her palm* For which you shall be punished.
Make Earth Great Again: Stop Continental Drift!
And Jesus was a sailor when he walked upon the water ...
"Make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody." RIP Don Rickles
My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right. ~ Carl Schurz
<Sigh> NSG...where even the atheists are Augustinians. ~ The Archregimancy
Now the foot is on the other hand ~ Kannap
RIP Dyakovo ... Ashmoria (Freedom ... or cake)
This is the eighth line. If your signature is longer, it's too long.
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Giovenith
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Founded: Feb 08, 2012
Left-wing Utopia

Postby Giovenith » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:36 pm

Reading the stickies and FAQ is always a really great start, it lies down some of the most basic stuff. Like everyone said, the stickies are pretty much THE CODE to surviving here. Also, just look around, observe, and learn, join a debate, talking respectfully with others is an excellent way to see what kind of interactions are most common here on NS. Even if you don't feel like just talking yet, remember these are normal people (well, people who use normal language), so actually reading other debates can give you a feel as well (not to mention be quite informative about other views and opinions!).

Don't be afraid to ask others, especially, Moderators about your questions. Our Mods, unlike a lot of those found on the internet, are actually very down-to-Earth, friendly, and in constant contact with the average players (every Mod in fact, started out as a normal player like you and me). It might seem a little intimidating at first, but as long as you stay reasonable, they should listen and help you with whatever it is you need.

The best advice is to survive this site, is to be calm, friendly, respectful, open-minded, a little thick-skinned at times, and have a good sense of humor! :) If you can do all that, and have a love for history and politics, I can guarantee you're absolutely going to love it here.
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Manahakatouki
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Postby Manahakatouki » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:36 pm

Farnhamia wrote:
Manahakatouki wrote:
And cutlery on the table...

Which reminds me, are we doing a barbeque thing, or was that done last time...?

Hmm ... I was thinking of a nice stew, but we could do barbeque.

Jabberwock, how much do you weigh?


And no lying, cooking is a science the way we do it around here...
And so it was, that I had never changed.
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Souseiseki
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Psychotic Dictatorship

Postby Souseiseki » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:37 pm

Zweite Alaje wrote:OP, be prepared to be eaten alive. NSG is unforgiving.


is it bad that i ended up clicking view all posts and now i sort of want to see their first experiences of this forum you telling them what you think of them in your trademark language

show them the ~~*unforgiving*~~
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ask moderation about reading serious moderation candidates TGs without telling them about it until afterwards and/or apparently refusing to confirm/deny the exact timeline of TG reading ~~~ i hope you never sent any of the recent mods or the ones that got really close anything personal!

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Neo Arcad
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Postby Neo Arcad » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:37 pm

Look out for the velociraptors. They're everywhere you least expect them to be...
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Zweite Alaje
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Postby Zweite Alaje » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:39 pm

Souseiseki wrote:
Zweite Alaje wrote:OP, be prepared to be eaten alive. NSG is unforgiving.


is it bad that i ended up clicking view all posts and now i sort of want to see their first experiences of this forum you telling them what you think of them in your trademark language

show them the ~~*unforgiving*~~


What are you talking about Sous? :eyebrow:
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Likes: Corporatism, Market Socialism, Syndicalism, Progressivism, Pantheism, Gaia Hypothesis, Centrism, Dirigisme

Dislikes: Capitalism, Liberalism, Conservatism, Libertarianism, Abortion, Modern Feminism
I've been: Communist , Fascist
Economic Left/Right: -7.38
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Nidaria
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Postby Nidaria » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:40 pm

Welcome to NSG! After you read all the rules, then you should wade into less-controversial discussions as well as news threads before going into the hard-core controversy that can make newcomers' heads spin. If you participate in debates, then I highly recommend you view them as target-practice to gain skill in politics and debates. It is a rare occurrence that one's opinion is actually changed, this being on the internet.
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Constaniana
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Democratic Socialists

Postby Constaniana » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:40 pm

Ovisterra wrote:
Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f wrote:More fresh meat for the grinder...


Forgive Rubi, he likes to scare the newcomers. Don't worry, we're all very nice here.

Quick, hide those religion threads!

Don't forget the ones on feminism and how Urburma's an evurl curmmunist.
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Farnhamia
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Postby Farnhamia » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:43 pm

Constaniana wrote:
Ovisterra wrote:
Forgive Rubi, he likes to scare the newcomers. Don't worry, we're all very nice here.

Quick, hide those religion threads!

Don't forget the ones on feminism and how Urburma's an evurl curmmunist.

And the prats who think it's funny to mangle English in an attempt to do a rustic American accent.
Make Earth Great Again: Stop Continental Drift!
And Jesus was a sailor when he walked upon the water ...
"Make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody." RIP Don Rickles
My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right. ~ Carl Schurz
<Sigh> NSG...where even the atheists are Augustinians. ~ The Archregimancy
Now the foot is on the other hand ~ Kannap
RIP Dyakovo ... Ashmoria (Freedom ... or cake)
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Constaniana
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Democratic Socialists

Postby Constaniana » Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:50 pm

Farnhamia wrote:
Constaniana wrote:Don't forget the ones on feminism and how Urburma's an evurl curmmunist.

And the prats who think it's funny to mangle English in an attempt to do a rustic American accent.

I was referencing this thread.
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