Comments on: After a few moments of silence, Kale speaks on the termination of Urizenus

By: DanDruff

DanDruff — Wed, 24 Dec 2003 22:07:31 +0000

All the perverts in Alphaville are the biggest reason (of several reasons) why I left TSO. Amusing to see Maxis stick up for them. It all started downhill once some bimbo tried to chew me out for having two accounts, but thought nothing of having explicit details in her profile and the like. Got sick of seeing that crap in lot descriptions, etc. Of course, the pervs all defended their lack of good taste by saying “if you don’t like it, don’t read it” and other fine gems of wisdom. TOO LATE, duh!

I’ve been online regularly for over 11 years now.. (and occasionally, for a few years prior to getting my first x86 PC) and I am aware that people say and do these sorts of things while hiding behind their anonymity.. so it’s not exactly shocking at this point. However.. it still is, and always will be, tacky.. (I’m being diplomatic with that word choice) and best kept to one’s self or in close circles of friends with similar interests.

Fortunately, now I am primarily in Star Wars Galaxies.. and while there are occasional moments that elicit a groan, generally people are kept too busy to start letting that crap fly in public. Occasionally, either my girlfriend or I will say we’re *thinking* about popping back into TSO for a visit.. (I have a PC Gamer DVD with a 2-week free trial.. I doubt I’d ever pay for that MMOG again) but a few seconds later we come back to our senses and go back to blasting Rebel scum.

By: sillysprat

sillysprat — Thu, 18 Dec 2003 06:27:14 +0000

I can’t believe that EA would censor someone over a website. But, then again, this site isn’t all that smart. Calling the cops over something that isn’t real?!?! How stupid is that! It’s video game! It’s online! GET A GRIP!! and stop being so christian about it and get over it. Go worry about the REAL child prostitution instead of this BS!

By: God

God — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 19:01:37 +0000

Blah blah blah….if self-gratification is what society wants, then self-gratification it shall get!

By: NPK

NPK — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:31:13 +0000

You have the right to live your own life. You have the right to make your own choices and in the american society your value is meaningless. Thus stated you people are doing exactly what society and wants in becoming a being whos goal is to please itself. I would commend you on that but I feel people who are able to do more and have the freedom to do such should. I also fight this and you are not alone. Only you can make the true choice.

By: noob

noob — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 14:53:10 +0000

you lot are all insane.
insane i tells ya!
go play Sonic its far more fun…

By: anon

anon — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:34:06 +0000

I don’t even know what TSO stands for . However i play an MMORPG and feel it has two major things in common with SimsOnline. Time taken from RL is just as valuable (and they take a lot of time). The human interaction.

IMHO it seems that Urizenus had good intentions and should not have been removed from the game.

In response to “go outside, you jackasses.”; in reading this site it seems its closer to RL than most would think (in reference to ‘whistle blower’ incident).

I found out about this site via http://www.penny-arcade.com who has a funny comic about EA, Maxis and this whole ordeal. I’m just thankful that SquareEnix have been good hosts thus far.

By: joe

joe — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:26:46 +0000

This is possibly one of the saddest things I’ve read in a long time. People like you actually scare me.

By: TSO Sucks

TSO Sucks — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:09:12 +0000

I think that you guys need to get a grip. Seriously. It’s a fucking game. Christ Almighty, you’re treating this like it’s some life-changing event.

Go outside, you jackasses.

By: Medicated Dad

Medicated Dad — Sat, 13 Dec 2003 19:34:41 +0000

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By: Molly

Molly — Sat, 13 Dec 2003 18:28:38 +0000

Urizenus, though I only spoke to him once, seemed to me like a kind and generous soul. I wish his RL persona luck in bringing down the scum of Alphaaville with other avatars in the near future.