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Post by Lameth on Feb 20, 2009 17:36:02 GMT -8
His last sentence before that made sense too dear, he just misspelled one word. Yes, he is instigating and does want an argument, but no your brother really didn't end it because Kaio made a very good point and the point vamps made I've never seen such a ridiculous notion personally.
You could -try- being the bigger person in this one because, again no offence to Kaio but I know he's not going to and Kat please don't instigate it ~_~
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Post by vamps on Feb 20, 2009 17:46:31 GMT -8
Although I applaud the fashion with which your words are expressed, it appears the meaning of my initial statement has been misinterpreted. I simply stated that the cruel are often weak and that respect can usually be expected from the strong. The discussion that led me to this statement involved how a victor might chose to treat the corpse(s) of the defeated, not what caused the initial conflict itself. It would seem that anyone of reasonable intelligence would recognize that a vampire, or group of vampires, that consistently defeats it's opposition would be regarded as capable in such matters without repeatedly defiling those whom they kill. Such a consistant degree of ill-treatment reflects many types of weakness rather than simply being evil, or inflicting fear.
Obviously reasonable intelligence often seems elusive, at best, to many of the more vocal inhabitants of the city. Admittedly it can be entertaining to watch them spout-off what amounts to, "I've been a vampire here for five years and I'm still stupid, fear me!", and to not only not realize that's what they said but also expect to be taken seriously. In this instance it looks as if that's where the topic turned somewhat from cruel or respectful to the wonderful example of stupidity so generously provided.
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Lameth
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Post by Lameth on Feb 20, 2009 20:04:24 GMT -8
I respect your opinion, but I don't believe that showing respect or cruelty to a corpse can determine whether the person doing either or is strong or weak. I just don't really see it, though I'd love to speak with you personally about it to possibly gain a deeper understanding of your words.
I just think it's possible to defile a corpse, a deserving corpse of course and still be a respectful person overall. I also think it's possible to not defile a corpse and still be cruel.
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Post by Katastrophe St. John-Talon on Feb 20, 2009 20:17:53 GMT -8
Not trying to instigate at all, dear. Sorry, Alpaca.
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Post by vamps on Feb 21, 2009 8:38:51 GMT -8
I just think it's possible to defile a corpse, a deserving corpse of course and still be a respectful person overall. I also think it's possible to not defile a corpse and still be cruel. I definately concur that either of the scenarios you presented are plausable, and thusly possible. That's why I chose the words 'often' and 'usually' rather than present my observation as an absolute. I likewise mentioned 'repeatedly' and 'consistently' rather than make reference to a single, or seldom occuring action. During my extended time as a warring vampire within the city, it's been my observation that those that chose to frquently persue such action are most often weaker wannabe dipshits who've seldom, if ever, defeated a worthy opponent. Did the aforementioned Church of Blood do it? Why yes, they did. Yet when they did it they had already made a name for themselves by beating-down many experienced opponents. When someone without such a history attempts to replicate that against unseasoned opponents, it hasn't the same effect...at all. Frankly, it demeans the perpetrator, even when it appears their stature couldn't possible get much lower. Such action, under those circumstances, denotes poor judgement, which when repeatedly utilized is a assuredly a form of weakness. As to potential underlying causes, such as personal-insecurities and other low self-esteem issues, perhaps Dr. Fang would be more suited to provide explanations.
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Post by Lameth on Feb 21, 2009 8:59:48 GMT -8
I think I understand where you're coming from, thank you vamps.
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