This is a multi-part message in MIME format. -- [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ] I have now read at least 35-40 posts just today regarding the removal of the 32 man servers. At brief times (and I do mean brief), the back and forth jousting between the Anti-Valve Forces (also known as the Rebel Alliance) and the Pro-Valve Forces (also known as the Imperial Storm Troopers) has been amusing. If I may, I'd like to briefly summarize what I've learned thus far. The clever Anti-Valve Forces, led by the vocal and somewhat abrasive Chris Barnett, successfully created 32 man servers. These servers, for a brief time, enjoyed some unique popularity. However, the Evil Valve Empire, without any warning or even a hint of explanation, ruthlessly and mercilessly filtered these servers. Meanwhile, the Pro-Valve Forces (whose leader has not yet clearly emerged) recognize that the Evil Valve Empire could have shown more compassion towards the rogue servers. But, they also realize that there is still good in Valve, and are not willing to become traitors just yet. If the story ended here, there would still be hope for the future. But alas, the battle continues and there is yet another faction that is forced to watch the bloodshed. This faction, The Silent Majority (also known by the term Ewoks) is typically a happy lot. They're able to put normal day to day trifles in perspective, and thus avoid the attendant hypertension, stress and anxiety that the two fighting forces must feel constantly. But now that the Ewoks are unable to stop watching the battle, their smiles have dimmed. Their laughter has been silenced. The public jousting is no longer amusing. The Ewoks unanimously proclaim "Enough is enough!"
Now I ask "Have I missed something important?" Might further knowledge and truth be gained by continuing to witness this fight? Is there any possibility that the Anti-Valve and Pro-Valve Forces could just kiss and make up (or at least move on)? The Ewoks would like to watch the Rockies' game. :-) -- _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
