War Chess Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 People leave, people give another people points. Why are points here ? I mean, they ARE some reputation, its okay they're given for who works but MANKIND made them a reputation. Why not to end this ? Myself, I am corrupted by them. I want to be on "The List" and I want to be @ 1. Why does human race needs to show power, status, influence over others ? [size="7"]Discuss power, corruption[/size] and YCM points. Lets go. Discuss until post #100 ! GOGOGOGO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ярополк Пономарёв Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 War Chess, I do like points, but you don't see me shouting for them like nuts. (And my point increase ratio is higher than 95% of the forum. I'm great at math) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Chess Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Anger Level' timestamp='1297728589' post='5009289'] War Chess, I do like points, but you don't see me shouting for them like nuts. (And my point increase ratio is higher than 95% of the forum. I'm great at math) [/quote] Great ! Good math boy. Now discuss power and corruption (that's the main point of it. I want to see where this goes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glоrious Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Power = good Corruption = bad /thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ярополк Пономарёв Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='War Chess' timestamp='1297728737' post='5009297'] Great ! Good math boy. Now discuss power and corruption (that's the main point of it. I want to see where this goes). [/quote] Power corrupts the minds of humans everywhere who want to come out on top and rule, killing each other over their greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nu. Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Inb4Hitlerdiscussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Chess Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Glоrious' timestamp='1297728851' post='5009300'] Power = good Corruption = bad /thread. [/quote] You made my day << Come on, seriously. [quote name='Nu.' timestamp='1297729043' post='5009307'] Inb4Hitlerdiscussion. [/quote] Its not my point to do him, but if someone digs into that, okay. Will not be me. Now tell me your opinion. Why does corruption exists from popes to politicians ? inb4polemicthread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smesh Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Points obviously matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGenuine Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I dont care about points i care aout Reps the only things i need for points is a contest because i suck at GFXing.... and i only care a reputation.......because thats my reputation thats on the line...... Corruption: Obama is Corrupting Our Coutry(USa by spending to much money) :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Chess Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='V4.' timestamp='1297729795' post='5009333'] I dont care about points i care aout Reps the only things i need for points is a contest because i suck at GFXing.... and i only care a reputation.......because thats my reputation thats on the line...... Corruption: Obama is Corrupting Our Coutry(USa by spending to much money) :0 [/quote] Well, still, it is a status you want. Can you prove Obama is corrupt ? *looks at Bush* Who do you preffer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGenuine Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Bush......less dept and ealth care Sucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glоrious Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Generally speaking, power isn't bad until you get too much. At that time, Satan will manifest himself and ask you to sell your soul for a candy bar or something (this is the only explanation besides people are greedy, evil, idiotic, nut jobs). Power is one of the 3 basic desires of man (the others are women and money). Its sadly natural. It has much to do with psychological issues, like insanity. A child's dream is to not be told what to do. Thus, the desire for power emerges. When they grow up, they may take it a little too far. Corruption usually starts when one gets power, fulfills his objective for getting into power (usually justice), and then slowly starts to like the job. His desire increases. He is usually is declared a hero by the people. He then tries to implement his man-made government (which usually always fail) and then after some period, he becomes completely corrupt and unemotional. Hitler's power corruption wasn't nearly as bad as some other characters like Joseph Stalin or Julius Caesar. He wasn't fueled by desire, but hatred and revenge, and didn't necessarily complete his original objective (*cough* WWII *cough*). He shot himself though, which means he didn't really like it. Btw it seems 20th century corrupt leaders tend to have mustaches. Weird ones at that. I imagine 22nd century leaders having goatees and jewfros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Starrk Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Well, first off let me say, that this might soon be a haven for trolls. Next, Points are just here because they are here. There is no point to them, however, to some they can be valuable. Besides, if you want to be at the number 1 spot, then just post. I don't understand why that's so hard. Lastly, humans were born evil. They want whatever they can take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 "All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely" (Lord Acton). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glоrious Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Twig' timestamp='1297733298' post='5009488'] "All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely" (Lord Acton). [/quote] Of my favorite quotes of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel. Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Nu.' timestamp='1297729043' post='5009307'] Inb4Hitlerdiscussion. [/quote] I herd u liek Stalinz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icy Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Cōyōté Stárrk' timestamp='1297732164' post='5009442'] Lastly, humans were born evil. They want whatever they can take. [/quote] *ahem* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glоrious Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 ^Disagree. I've heard that bullsh*t before. It's like saying all Germans are evil in WWII, but in reality, it was only a specific few. The human race is NOT evil. It's individuals that are evil. Mankind is naturally good and evil. The thing about good and evil is, there is no perfect form of it. It's always a mix. One evil always has its ups or "goods". This applies vice versa; nothing is all good, and has its negatives or "evils". Because of this, a perfect world cannot exist. For instance: the Nazis started WWII and killed millions upon millions of innocent people. Sounds all evil right? Wrong. We learned from it, and we made necessary improvements that ultimately shaped today's world. Lol, why do I keep referring back to WWII? It's stuck in my mind >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icy Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Glоrious' timestamp='1297736012' post='5009601'] ^Disagree. I've heard that bullsh*t before. It's like saying all Germans are evil in WWII, but in reality, it was only a specific few. The human race is NOT evil. It's individuals that are evil. Mankind is naturally good and evil. [/quote] What is there to disagree with then? I was making a comment that not everyone is born evil. And strongly oppose the idea. And of course, if you wish I can post an entire essay on what good, evil, power and corruption but I'm lazy atm >: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glоrious Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='JoshIcy' timestamp='1297736685' post='5009630'] What is there to disagree with then? I was making a comment that not everyone is born evil. And strongly oppose the idea. And of course, if you wish I can post an entire essay on what good, evil, power and corruption but I'm lazy atm >: [/quote] I meant I disagreed with the quote. I had no clue what you were aheming about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Zero Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 This topic reminds me of the people who have the goals in their Bio, about how they want to be 1st in points and reps. I can understand how some find it worthwhile to become the top at something as frivolous as that, but corruption isn't the right term. It's people thinking that points and reps equal the respect on this site, which hasn't been the case in a long time. Status bar abuse and Profile comments are how points get acquired, while frequenting the Contest or Questions sections gets easy reps. YCM'ers are just trying to take the easy road to "fame", disappointing really. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glоrious Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Legend Zero' timestamp='1297737577' post='5009660'] This topic reminds me of the people who have the goals in their Bio, about how they want to be 1st in points and reps. I can understand how some find it worthwhile to become the top at something as frivolous as that, but corruption isn't the right term. It's people thinking that points and reps equal the respect on this site, which hasn't been the case in a long time. Status bar abuse and Profile comments are how points get acquired, while frequenting the Contest or Questions sections gets easy reps. YCM'ers are just trying to take the easy road to fame, disappointing really. :\ [/quote] I dunno why the OP brought up points and rep system in this topic >.> Its about Power Corruption. Honestly, getting #1 point spot has nothing to do with power. Hell, a mod would ban #1 without even thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunt Issun Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Glоrious' timestamp='1297731250' post='5009387'] Power is one of the 3 basic desires of man (the others are women and money). [/quote] Because of every man is straight, and, if you go by the logic that "Man" means "Human being" then your saying that every woman is a lesbian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowShine Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 [quote name='Nu.' timestamp='1297729043' post='5009307'] Inb4Hitlerdiscussion. [/quote] Godwin's law. Technically, through your eyes; general shouldn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKPLANT RISING Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Any moment Liam is coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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