- Salone Runo, Vangaurd Brigadegeneral

Funny thing is, I never even used a single bullet to do the most damage. Psychological warfare got the best out of them.

As far as to why I got rid of the base? Wasn’t my own personal wants or feelings, it was the wants of the people in the group. If Lurdan wants to be a coward and side with people who treat him like shit. (Happening right now in Badnarik!) Then so be it. I needed to wipe the slate clean without my name on it.

So I did.

My… my… is this going to turn into a political debate *sigh*.

OT, I sometimes wonder, could it be that the reason some “Bush lied kids died” type liberals so vehemently espouse the idea that the war in Iraq is illegal or wrong is because on some sub-conscious level they realize that they themselves could never be a soldier? Do some of them have some need to explain to themselves why they aren’t putting their life on the line for their beliefs? *shrug*.

In any case, I found this article because I guy at work started talking about second life, and I was thinking about firing it up when I get home. I had thought that a good way to get a start in my second life would be the same way I did in my “first life”, joining the Army. That said, does joining any SL military provide one with a salary? Money for virtual-college? Linden dollars in any form? Heh.

“Two tours in Iraq. I don’t pretend to be a soldier. I am a soldier. I belong to one of these “groups.” What have you done for your country?”

Nothing you do IRL is going to validate anything you do in SL. This is part of the ego problem that the “military” community in SL has.

OT, but as far as what I personally have done for my country, among other things I voted in an attempt to de-throne the administration that keeps sending you out for imperialist occupation under the guise of “doing something for your country”. Don’t get it twisted.

Too many of you are simply drama queens looking for respect and acceptance in SL because you can’t get any in RL. If that wasn’t the case you’d keep your “conflict” to the damage areas in SL.

Imagine if you put all the energy you waste on this political crap into REAL politics and things that ACTUALLY MATTER. Maybe then you wouldn’t live in a world you have to escape from with this stuff!

Earlier someone referred to the military community in SL as being similar to Goreans. Don’t insult the Goreans. Most of them are able to keep it to roleplay and not get their feelings hurt if there’s a play conflict like this. Like them or not (I don’t for the most part), they have ACTUAL discipline when compared to you kids!

39th

I’ve never had a moment where I thought to myself “man this griefer is overpowering me with their harassment. I wish there was an army of some sort here to save me from them!” I’ve aquired enough stuff over time to be able to defend myself…otherwise I know how to “go elsewhere”.

AN is too full of themselves for being a gang wearing matching red pajamas. At least the Mercz don’t pretend NOT to be just for fun and military roleplay.

39th

Two tours in Iraq. I don’t pretend to be a soldier. I am a soldier. I belong to one of these “groups.” What have you done for your country? Don’t use broad statements you can’t back up.

If you would care to educate yourself you would find that the Merczateers, Alliance Navy, Sturm-Korps, Blitzkraffe, etc… do not try to police the grid, nor do they hold combat on any public or unauthorized land/estates. They do not offer themselves as mercenaries. They are warfare simulation groups that share a common interest and that strictly abide by rules to govern fair game play. SSALT and M.O.S.C.O.W. for instance are two groups that govern combat game play between these factions.

I will admit however, groups that offer easy recruitment and excessive weapon distribution with little rules do exist such as the SL Sky Navy. These groups are typical among sandboxes and new players. They are “griefer” organizations and should be removed.

None the less, SL military groups such as the Mercz, A.N., etc.. do not deserve this stereotype or this slander.

SL is what you want it to be for you and your friends, its not what YOU (idiot bashers) want it to be.

I think its pretty cool what the AN is trying (and have been trying) to do. At least its better than sitting in a money chair, or dancing at a club (while your afk no less) .. oh wait that might be bashing YOUR preferred activities.

don’t be divisive