Ehh, everyone can be a dumbass sometimes. Teenagers are just predisposed to being one. It's the way our brains are wired. It affects our ability to understand and think about long term consequences. Its actually safety mechanism of all things. It helps you leave the "nest" and strike out on your own.

I've not had too much chance to play with who I'm following yet to get quite what I'm looking for. I haven't put in enough time to do that. I've got a other responsibilities and distractions keeping me away.

Heh being a Highschool Student. So slacking off, being a dumbass, and doing my best not to drown in Schoolwork. Joking aside I'd call myself a gamer. I also make some artwork. Not too often though. School keeps me pretty busy.

NuclearParadox is what I usually use as my gamertag. Not common enough to be taken quickly and not completely lame. There's a long story behind but it's effectively me and some friends.

Writing is not really my thing. I can do it. I've spent a lot of time doing it. I've written somethings just for fun. I'd rather read than write just about every time.

Yea... The Internet is kinda bad about that. Passion and anger generally come hand and hand, it seems. Kinda what I was aiming for too. I was asked to "post something controversial to stir up a debate" and voila it worked. Also about time for me to find something else to post. Hmm, I haven't decided what. Any suggestions?

Generally I check facts by checking the validity of the sources. For example if all the sources are from the same place or by the same person/group than that generally raises flags. I've also found that its a good idea to check the date on your source. Some issues move quickly enough that older sources probably aren't too accurate to today.

Also, I've found that if you can find someone you disagree with that you can stand to talk to about all sorts of things more informative than people you agree with.

Heh that was my goal. I thought I had remembered that you wanted more of that. You can thank my friend Kirby for this piece. He sent this to me when I'd mentioned that I didn't get/understand the viewpoint. I think he may've been trying to tweak my nose. shrugs I found it fascinating regardless.

I never got around to checking their facts. I generally try to do that though. You've got to be careful about it though. So sorry about that. I'd have put a note if I had noticed that. Even so, I thought it was an interesting way to try and justify the point of view. I've never understood the thought behind it. I think I can glimpse, though, what they're trying to get at. Interesting, isn't it?

Heh and you'd be surprised how much the right music can add to the game experience. The tokens and map have been the real godsend though.