Ender’s Game is set more than a century in the future and has nothing to do with political issues that did not exist when the book was written in 1984.

With the recent Supreme Court ruling, the gay marriage issue becomes moot. The Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution will, sooner or later, give legal force in every state to any marriage contract recognized by any other state.

Now it will be interesting to see whether the victorious proponents of gay marriage will show tolerance toward those who disagreed with them when the issue was still in dispute.

The above statement by Card in response to the boycott is just stunning. I was shocked when I read it. How ignorant can one person be? In 1984, the gay community was still reeling from the AIDS Epidemic that the government largely turned a blind eye to. Striking down of DOMA has done little for those of us still in conservative states like me which still have constitutional amendments against allows us to get married. Not allowing someone to bad mouth you and insult you isn't being intolerant. It's standing up for yourself.

I know I won't be seeing this movie.

So thoughts? Feelings?

I've watched the first three episodes so far and I'm delightfully impressed. So far everything really believable; I was kinda expecting it to be corny and over the top. I like the plot and storyline. Though, its getting to the point where pretty much everyone has a dark secret. I'm looking forward to episode 4.

Too late, read the books when I was little.

Can't say that I'm a fan of country music, but I really liked this video. I'm tempted to buy the song just to give my support, even though I don't think I'd ever plug it into a playlist. Gotta respect the man for what he's trying to do though...

I've been pretty disappointed with the coverage on this with articles on NPR and other outlets that let card use the gays are intolerant thing because they won't let us oppress them. This wired article is different, though.

The thing that most of the articles get wrong, and this goes for the whole chik-fullof-hate flap, is that it's perfectly ok to have a despicable point of view that includes believing that gays are evil. What Card and chik's Cathy do goes beyond their beliefs into outright pushing their beliefs on the world through money or direct activism. Card is on the board of NOM who has not only actively campaigned against our rights, but they've also provided money and resources to criminalize homosexuality in places like Uganda where that kind of law can bring the death penalty. So, as David Gerrold basically said, forgive me if I don't tolerate your point of view with your boot on my neck.

I was actually pleasantly surprised by the song, as I am by no means a country music fan at all. I did like this song enough that I actually did buy it. I even added an extra dollar just because he's so brave.

http://stevegrand.bandcamp.com/

The link to where you can tip pay for his song and download. Have to say we both gave a generous tip..

Saw this on Facebook and have to say..OFF MY MOVIE LIST! Lucky I didn't read his booms either.. what a homophobe. Just thought I would share.. Cause it really ticked me off!

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/07/orson-scott-card-boycott/

Not on iTunes.. But he has a link on his Facebook page to get his song.. But yeah.. Seriously.. Too cute for his own good and my husbands..lol

Dudes I have been waiting for this game for 18+ months I am soooo keen for a beta invite! EXILES FTW!

Well. I sent a tweet to Team_Wildstar and an email to one of my good friends in carbine studios. He's just a UX designer, so he has no say, but he might be able to send something in. So I sent him the website for this guild and said they are nothing but bringing communities together. Providing a welcome and encouraging atmosphere, that you guys are the epitome of a good community. We'll see if this lands some of you guys Beta access. Even if its just a few. I'll be happy.

Is his song on iTunes yet I couldn't find it? I don't know how any man, gay or straight could turn down that boy (fans self) gives me the vapors. I really hope for his continued success.

I don't play the game side of NW. I do however love the Foundry and must remember to do some more work on my quest.

I added this to my news feed a couple of days ago. I love it so much. I even paid £2.90 for the song!

I remember staying up really late to watch Space above and Beyond. I'm just glad Once upon a Time hasn't been cancelled yet. I don't think i could like without my dose of Prince Charming.

So if you haven't heard of Steve Grand and all the attention he is getting then here is his video. Not to mention he is very nice to look at and taking a risk putting himself out there. He has been mentioned by both George Takei and John Barrowman on Facebook and numerous news outlets and my husband and I are on the band wagon hoping he makes it big.



Enjoy the song and the vid.

:)

I fly Vo'Quv but I'm guessing we have different playing styles. I throw everything out there--the ship's fighters, satellite turrets, and Scorpion fighters--to do a good bit of the dirty work for me.

It's been awhile since I flew this, but I used it to farm enough space STFs to buy my KliSci a full ground set:

= LEECH KARFI =

Jem'Hadar engine and deflector, Honor Guard shield

Weapons: 4x single polaron cannon, 3x polaron turrets

Consoles:

- Sci: Phase Shift, Plasmonic Leech, Aceton Assimilator, Borg console
- Tac: 3x Polaron
- Eng: 2x your favorite armor

Useful DOFFs:

- Flight Deck Officer
- Deflector Officer
- Gravimetric

= Strategy:

The Leech Kar'fi uses Polaron weapons and Power Siphon drones to incapacitate a single target at a time.

This build can completely shut down a Tactical Cube (except its torpedoes) in ESTF in a few seconds, allowing the rest of the team to safely tear it apart.

= Tactics:

Skills:

- EPtS, TSS and Aux2SIF keep your own hull and shields up, Hazard Emitters keeps the plasma away
- Hazard Emitters, Aux2SIF and Transfer Shield Strength can heal yourself or an ally
- Chain Tac Team 1 for energy damage bonus and shield balancing
- Chain Cannon Rapid Fire 1+2 to increase damage output of ALL cannons and turrets
- Gravwell 1+3 means you can drop a Gravwell every 40 seconds

+1 Consoles:

- Phase Shift can either be used defensively as a panic button, or offensively to close on a target without taking fire. This comes with the Kar’fi, not a separate purchase.
- Plasmonic Leech console is a bonus power drain for this build that keeps your own power levels high. Energy Siphon skill could be substituted for this.
- Aceton Assimilator is also a bonus power drain for this build. It adds to the target-spam of your pets to make you harder to target and has the bonus of hitting back at anything that shoots it.

Launch bays:

- Load siphon drones for maximum power drain
- Load shield drones to heal yourself or an ally
- Load Skul fighters for more DPS
- Mix and match any of the above
- Avoid Frigates due to their annoying Tricobalt mines

Hi Nightbound, I've sent you a PM as well as posted a reply to your intro post. I just need a bit of information and I will make sure I am online when you usually are so I can send you an invite. You've already given me most of the information in this post so all I need is a time frame to know when I need to be in game. See you soon! :)

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I felt that way at first, too. Then I started levelling another toon on the opposite faction, a Soldier instead of a Sith, and the gameplay just felt the same. Yes his story was different, but the rest of it was so similar to what I had just done. So I tried a few other classes and the feeling just didn't go away for my friend and I. There are some people who never experience that, and perhaps you're one of them, but I wouldn't say that the game is better than STO; just different, but in all of the same ways.

But I mostly play games for the story, so I imagine this won't bother me as much. :)