Do we get to sing when they walk the plank??

http://www.piratewalk.com/songs.htm

BLOW THE MAN DOWNCome all ye young sailors that follow the sea(Way hey, blow the man down)You must pay attention now listen to me(Give me some time to blow the man down) I'm a salty old pirate set sail from Hong Kong(Way hey, blow the man down)Give me some whiskey, I'll sing you my song(Give me some time to blow the man down)'Twas on a Black Baller I first served my time(Way hey, blow the man down)And on that Black Baller I wasted me prime(Give me some time to blow the man down) Now when the big liner, she's clear of land(Way hey, blow the man down)The bosun he roars out the word of command(Give me some time to blow the man down) Come quickly, lay aft to the break of the poop(Way hey, blow the man down)Or I'll help you along with the toe of me boot(Give me some time to blow the man down)'Tis larboard and starboard, on deck you will sprawl(Way hey, blow the man down)For Captain Van Wrinkle commands the Black Ball(Give me some time to blow the man down)

:lol: thats a good one Bookworm :up:

Arrrrr!
 

When you're caught naked on the surface by a plane, the water all around is boiling with bullets and the captain says, "Man the AA guns," he who hesitates is lost, along with his whole crew and the boat. Our good captain listens to his crew and allows a lot of latitude and difference of opinion, but when he gives an order it must be obeyed instantly, without question and without regard for your own personal safety. Discipline took us this far and discipline will take us home.

All the blokes over at that other forum bite and scratch each other like a bunch of rabid housecats and can't figure out why Ubi and the devs don't pay any attention to them. It's a real shame a man the caliber of Ducimus has to spend time in the brig, but just a peek "over there" shows what happens when the ship has no discipline. A smart and tight ship that we can be proud of is no democracy.

If I ever step over the line and be sent to the brig, I'll do my time with pride, bein' an example that sometimes a rough and ready crewman steps over the line. He pays his time and comes out a better man, knowin' whose in charge. You WOULD sneak me some grub from the galley while I'm in there wouln't you? I hear the food in there would gag a maggot.

That's rather a broad and encompassing statement. Are you trying to annoy everyone who frequents the SH3 Boards.:hmm:

I guess Neal's comments get ignored by some people.

As for your statement regarding Ducimus' caliber, this will not be a personal attack, but be under no illusions, he has dirtied these forums as much as the rest of us. We all have good/bad days, Ducimus will not deny it, I will not deny it as will anyone else who may have been involved with past events in Subsim. It's just the nature of internet forums

The things that fuel these events are comments like yours and like Ducimus from the thread that resulted in brig time for two members. Remember, the boards are open to everyone and as such, any negative comments (in either direction) will be read and responded to accordingly. The best we can hope for is people to keep their head when posting and to think whether their words may offend people.

Let's just move on here and do our thing in a respectful and mature manner, in what ever forum folks choose to frequent.

Neal and the mods here will keep this ship, err sub on course, lets do our best to help them do just that


RDP

See? You take me wrong!!! What is wrong with your head, thinking "that other forum" must be our own SH3 board? You are our brothers! :arrgh!:SH3 was my first love and still commands a place in my heart! The GWX crew is my US Cavalry! By "that other forum" I mean the non-SUBSIM board: the one without the good and strong commander who is the subject of my entire post. Heaven forbid that I should cast insult to our own people. If I be found guilty of that throw me in the brig and feed me rats!!!:huh:

Could my post have been so badly written that you could not understand my meaning? Time for another of those damnable polls!!!:up:

I disavow any statement by anyone that attempts to drive a wedge between players of the two best submarine simulations on the planet. SH3 and SH4 are complimentary, not competitive, having entirely different subject matter and lessons to teach. There is some cross fertilization, and even that is complimentary, not predatory. Fanboys in the perjorative sense of the word are defending a position they need not take. Count me a fanboy in the positive sense of both amazing simulations!

Am I clear? Any questions? Here, let me eat one of these ship rats to prove my repentance. Anybody have any hot sauce? :gulp:

Interesting. I grew up with that song, and I've never heard those lyrics before. Not that they aren't more than valid; here's a link with slightly different lyrics (you should always provide a link, or people might think you wrote it):
http://www.contemplator.com/sea/blowdown.html

Here's the version I grew up with:
http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook...d/blowdown.htm

And a main page with no less than TEN different versions:
http://www.jsward.com/shanty/btmd/

Who knew?!

:rotfl:

What did Ducimus do on the Ubi Forums to get brig time then.:hmm: They don't even have a brig.:hmm:

Cleverly worded.:up: I like it.

Carry on.

I should have put the word "here" after "brig" in my first post. Aha! I see how it could be misread now. After the first one, these rats start to taste pretty good. Pass the BBQ sauce! I'm gonna need some toothpicks.

Bloody good post RR!! We are all brothers of the sea here!!:smug: The one world ocean!!

Its still better than a Keelhauling :know:

Military justice is to justice what military music is to music.

And in what category do you place SubSim discipline?

I would not presume to catagorize it. Neal's football, Neal's rules. My comment was just about Military Justice in general.

Agree completely. Choosing between the two is like choosing what beer you'd like. Local or Heineken?

Sad to hear Ducimus got thrown in the brig though. But then again, I'm partial, I've enjoyed so many hours of his work through these months, that I could forgive him almost anything :)

Then again, I am equally sure the powers that be around here, is well aware of Ducimus merits to the community, and as such, it makes me glad to see they do not play favourites. It's the only way to keep up a proper forum really.

edit: spelling...