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I'm wondering, is it ok to link in your signature/post in the flood forums about Video Game politics? Example: There is a new law proposed in Wisconsin for a "Sin Tax (on all video games", basically theres a tax on all video games (From Forza 2, too Viva Pinata, to Halo 3) where the proceeds go to juvenile crime prevention.

I was wondering whether its AOK to discuss this/post links to "protest" sites etc, with this and other endeavors? I'm part of the Video Game Voters.

However, I understand that we have a rule here about politics for a reason. However, because of the "Gaming" nature of this, I was wondering whether its allowed in Signatures/The Flood?

Anybody? Just for clarification, please.

  • 01.09.2008 4:46 PM PDT

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Honestly, I don't know whether it is okay or not on the forums. The best rule of thumb is to not post/link to anything until you hear from the Moderators or a Bungie.net Staffer. That seems like an awkward tax though. >_>

  • 01.09.2008 4:48 PM PDT

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No, not in the public forums. Politics are bad here, no exceptions.

However, we have many private groups, several of which are devoted to discussing things not allowed on the public forums. That's where you should have that discussion. Ask around.

  • 01.09.2008 5:42 PM PDT
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Posted by: Achronos
No, not in the public forums. Politics are bad here, no exceptions.

However, we have many private groups, several of which are devoted to discussing things not allowed on the public forums. That's where you should have that discussion. Ask around.


Ok, thank you. I will go ahead and do that.

  • 01.09.2008 5:45 PM PDT

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OMG Achronos didn't quote you after his post. 'Tis a rare thing indeed.

  • 01.09.2008 5:47 PM PDT
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OMG Achronos didn't quote you after his post. 'Tis a rare thing indeed.
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  • 01.09.2008 5:56 PM PDT

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Posted by: ID Phoenix
OMG Achronos didn't quote you after his post. 'Tis a rare thing indeed.
The world's comming to and end! Repent!!

Or...he didn't just want to this time. What's the big deal about that?

  • 01.09.2008 6:52 PM PDT

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OMG Achronos didn't quote you after his post. 'Tis a rare thing indeed.

  • 01.09.2008 6:54 PM PDT

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To follow up on Achronos's mention of the group thing, if you look in my groups, you'll find The Black Chapter. Been around forever to discuss the things forbidden on the forums.

  • 01.09.2008 7:03 PM PDT