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15 Mar 16 UTC

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Karl Marx's predictions about wages

If I under correctly Karl Marx predicted that workers wages would fall, over time, until the workers would have no choice but to overthrow the system. Can anyone tell in which book/essay he actually made this prediction?

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What I don't like about Diplomacy

Is that this is a zero-sum game. In order to win, you have to make other players lose. I, as an entrepreneur, libertarian and capitalist, find it particularly hard to see the behavior of people when they think they are playing a zero-sum game. Maybe this is why I take human behavior in the game so hard.

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10 Mar 16 UTC

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Ghost Ratings

What happens if we can't find ourselves on the list when using control+F? Does that mean we haven't been ranked?

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15 Mar 16 UTC

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Is Beast Coast still alive, or did it die long ago?

Or is it just now making it's way out the door. Flatbush Zombies released their first main album on the 11th, so that's why I'm asking.

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12 Mar 16 UTC

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Voting Strategy

With the current political landscape, I am facing the very real possibility of the two main candidates being, in my opinion, pretty awful. I have had numerous discussions with friends over the strategy, but I bring it to you. Is it worth it to vote on principle? Should I vote third party if I think they are the best candidate? Or do I vote for the lesser of two evils among the big two?

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14 Mar 16 UTC

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A Donald Trump Conspiracy

Or, if you would prefer, a case that he is one of the best marketers and media manipulators around, something I think we already knew.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/03/13/donald-trumps-chicago-scam/

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14 Mar 16 UTC

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Paused Game

So about 3 months ago I started playing WebDip. I told some friends and they started to play too. Well one guy stopped playing so we paused a game... and its still paused, is their a way to unpause/draw it. Haha

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14 Mar 16 UTC
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2012 World Cup

A compilation of that epic match for your pleasure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oLlb5TndQs

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14 Mar 16 UTC

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Anybody up for a Low-Stakes Live Game in like an hour?

Hi!
Just wondering if anybody would be up for a low stakes live game starting in like an hour.
I'm thinking a bet of 10 and 15 minute phases?

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14 Mar 16 UTC

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not ready setting

Hello, I'm a newbie here. I am curious. If I put in some orders, save them and click the ready button, my orders are in and everything is great. Later, I go and click not ready. My previous orders were in and now I am changing some of them. I fail to clock watch and the time to make my moves expires. Does the software progress with my first set of orders? Or does the software cause my power to go into Civil Disorder.

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14 Mar 16 UTC

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The "Won't Hit Ready" Sportsmanship Move

What are thoughts on people not readying up when the game doesn't go their way?

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14 Mar 16 UTC

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Taunt

wouldn't it be great if a troop as its turn could taunt? It would create so much salt. It would do nothing but change its appearance for that turn. I know taunting could be done in global, but still it would be fun.

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25 Feb 16 UTC

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Irish Election Predctions

So i'm going to vote tomorrow, and here are my predictions.

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10 Jun 15 UTC

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ODC Tournament Update

.. let's check in and see how things are shaping up.

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13 Mar 16 UTC

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More Than, or less than?

My mom is creating a recipe book that is going to be published, and she came to a point where she didn't know weather to capitalize as part of the title: "More Than, or Less Than" or not "more than, or less than"
Which way do you guys think is right?

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04 Mar 16 UTC

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Buy used copies of Windows 95, 97, XP

I also have free copies of AOL 2.0 And Netscape 3.5.1 from 1999. TOP NOTCH SHIT. Ill cut you a deal yo. Half off the price + HJ under the table ;). Also free copies of the King James Bible.

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13 Mar 16 UTC

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It's No Longer Valis Birthday

But it is mine.
The guy who stole the crown for most annoying webdipper. In the spirit of shameless self promotion, roast me if you want. Feel free to call me an assholio.

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25 Feb 16 UTC
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RECLAIM THE NIGHT

Women should feel and be safe walking in the streets every day and night. Sadly, this just isn't the case, all across the world. But once a year UK feminist groups hold a Reclaim the Night march across our cities. Tonight is that night, reclaiming the night for our mums, sisters, daughters, family and friends that just happen to be women.

http://www.reclaimthenight.co.uk/why.html

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05 Mar 16 UTC

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Rivalries

Who is your biggest rivals on webdiplomacy? Is there anyone you cannot stand playing against and why? Share your rivalry tales here.

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Nevertheless (0 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

I think my biggest rival is Yoyoyozo, I'm not saying that I am nearly as good as him but whenever we play together I want to take him out. It goes back to this game gameID=173881 in which I accused him of being a bully because he was trying to force me to do things and I told him I would throw the game if he didn't cooperate with me. Of course he went on a long rant about how there is nothing he hates more than people who threaten to "throw the game." However, in my experience most players including Yoyoyozo himself threaten to throw the game when their backs are up against the wall. I actually really respect his play style and his overall skill, but like many of us here he gets really emotional when things don't go according to planned. So, whenever I see him in a game I long to defeat him. Sometimes it happens, most of the time it doesn't.

TrPrado (461 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

JamesYanik. It all started when he realized I was better at him in this game.

c0dyz (100 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

Everyone in my school who I play with, we all play like barbarians.

teacon7 (306 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

I know of a player with grudges against me, but a grudge isn't the same as a rivalry.

Lethologica (203 )
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I have an anime taste rivalry with Valis2501.

Yoyoyozo (95 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

Lol I have a rival? That's interesting.

When I say that there's nothing I hate more than people that throw the game, I meant people that hold grudges and refuse to stop solos.

I actually respect people that use every aspect of the game to their advantage. So using throwing the game as a diplomatic tool is fine. Being angry at a stab and attacking someone against judgment in light of a third party on route to solo is disgraceful.

Throwing the game to stay alive and hopefully negotiate a draw is perfectly fine.

That said, I don't really see a rivalry between us. I was a little angry during the game you mentioned but I've gotten over it. Those were my first love games so I was unfamiliar with your play. No offense but you were kinda nooby and it was frustrating taking to you. You've come a long way though, and so have I. So try not to hold a personal vendetta against me over a single game xD. We're just here to have fun.

brainbomb (295 )
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nah I usually try to kill yoyo also. I agree. and Valis. that dastardly bastard

Yoyoyozo (95 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

Lol I suppose thats why I have the live game club. To keep my frenemies from killing me

Chaqa (3971 )
05 Mar 16 UTC
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Al Swearengen is my eternal rival in Diplomacy.

SkiingCougar (1033 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

Lethologica. Sorry, but all he does is backstab every player on the board and when I tried to talk him into something which would obviously save both our skins he was difficult about it.

A_Tin_Can (2234 )
05 Mar 16 UTC
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I don't have any rivals. You are all my allies.

ghug (5068 )
05 Mar 16 UTC
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Especially uclabb.

A_Tin_Can (2234 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

It's because he's so nice.

uclabb (589 )
05 Mar 16 UTC
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I feel like you get me, ATC

Fluminator (1500 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

Who wants to be my rival?

brainbomb (295 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

Actually Flum after that last game where I was turkey and you were austria... you and Bo are pretty high up on my list

Fluminator (1500 )
05 Mar 16 UTC
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Oh yeah. Bo can be my rival. I still need revenge from the rusty game.

Putin33 (111 )
05 Mar 16 UTC

brainbomb

brainbomb (295 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

Only because you resign half the games you end up in with me Putin. lol

goldfinger0303 (3157 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

Hmm, Id say THM is the person I'd consider a rival if I had one. Might be one-sided though haha

Putin33 (111 )
06 Mar 16 UTC
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I should have resigned this past game since you played such a deranged way that you sabotaged the game again.

brainbomb (295 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

Lol Italy army in berlin in 1908

Putin33 (111 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

Lol Italy disbanding unit in Italy when Italy was being invaded instead of army in Germany.

peterwiggin (15158 )
06 Mar 16 UTC
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Anybody want to me my rival?

brainbomb (295 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

Nah I only beat my rivals

Yoyoyozo (95 )
06 Mar 16 UTC
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I'll be your rival wiggin. I've heard a lot about you and I'm curious to play a game. Soon... Soon.

brainbomb (295 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

count me in when that happens

krellin (80 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

I have no rivals, as I am friend to all that are worthy, and dominant in all qualities over those that oppose me.

krellin (80 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

Plus They-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Spoken-Of banned good old YJ....sigh.

peterwiggin (15158 )
06 Mar 16 UTC

@brainbomb: what makes you think I would beat you?
@ Yoyo: What have you been hearing about me?

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Roman's never recorded anyone named Jesus being crucified

For an empire which was renowned for record keeping; it always struck me as odd that nobody named Jesus was ever Crucified. I asked my Mormon girlfriend once and they told me it was because Romans were afraid to let the truth get out that they had killed the son of God.

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12 Mar 16 UTC

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Checking In

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Gentlemen, I'm back. What did I miss? How are the times and tides of our beloved community?

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UK in crisis

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/emergency-biscuits-flown-into-uk-due-to-national-shortage-a6927561.html

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11 Mar 16 UTC

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What's the point of hidden draw votes in a gunboat?

I don't really see any, but perhaps I'm blinkered.

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13 Mar 16 UTC

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Join in for another round of classic diplomacy!

Hosted by MohawkFox, we play another round of good old Diplomacy.
Join here: http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=176027

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13 Mar 16 UTC

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U.K. Games expo

Is anyone going!

http://www.thenec.co.uk/whatson/uk-games-expo

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12 Mar 16 UTC

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I Demand a Refund

I paid for a car wash after I got gas at Shell this evening but their wash was out of service. I asked for a refund and was told that it wasn't their fault that the wash was closed and that I should come back some other time when it's open and use the code then.

I'm curious to see what other stupid things you all should but can't get a refund for because of jackass cashiers.

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13 Mar 16 UTC
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It's Valis's Birthday

The guy who stole the crown for most annoying person on webDip (before having it swiftly taken again by brainbomb) is turning 74 years old today.

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12 Mar 16 UTC
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GL 5-min EOG

I'm just posting my notes beginning in 1903. 4 way draw. We could have eliminated Italy, but we had other obligations that caused us to hit draw

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11 Mar 16 UTC
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Congrats on your well deserved solo!

Please use this thread to congratulate people that decide to solo a game because of a CD that gives them the solo.

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12 Mar 16 UTC

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Why Freya is a better Deity than Yaweh

Freya actually helps harvests and stuff

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