# Sicks Ate and other Epic games apologists a word please. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 19, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197 "2019-05-19T19:18:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/81 "2019-05-20T23:34:50Z")
Well, to be fair you’ve started only 12 threads and [that was the first one](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=590349). 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/82 "2019-05-20T23:39:11Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > Well, to be fair you’ve started only 12 threads and [that was the first one](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=590349). 🙂 Haha, I remember that now. I could definitely answer my own question now but that would piss off another group of people. That was inspired by an asshole that I eventually broke my friendship with. Not over this issue though. I couldn’t handle dealing with a raging alcoholic once I gave up drink. ☹ I mean, I still drink else I’d get badly dehydrated just not alcohol and all. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/83 "2019-05-20T23:45:55Z")
> [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](#): > > I mean, I still drink else I’d get badly dehydrated just not alcohol and all. As a penguin, you should be able to survive on only [metabolic water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolic_water). ---
**Author:** ![Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/84 "2019-05-20T23:47:08Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > As a penguin, you should be able to survive on only [metabolic water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolic_water). Yikes, that sounds like it’d make me Disgruntled indeed. ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/85 "2019-05-21T00:32:56Z")
I think I understand. What you’re saying is that though prior to this thread I did not count JohnT as a friend, now that he has chimed in for me I need to compete the ritual and smack balls with him. Well, I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best at friendships, but I’m willing to try. ---
**Author:** ![Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/86 "2019-05-21T00:37:50Z")
> [@Sicks\_Ate](#): > > I think I understand. > > What you’re saying is that though prior to this thread I did not count JohnT as a friend, now that he has chimed in for me I need to compete the ritual and smack balls with him. > > Well, I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best at friendships, but I’m willing to try. I hear you man, real friendships take real effort. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/87 "2019-05-21T00:57:10Z")
Come on man, it’s “OP” Every time you say “DP”, I giggle a little, because I’m childish. ---
**Author:** ![Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/88 "2019-05-21T01:04:39Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Come on man, it’s “OP” > > Every time you say “DP”, I giggle a little, because I’m childish. Can’t help it. I’m childish too plus everyone else is playing along so I don’t think it’s just us. ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/89 "2019-05-21T01:12:31Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Come on man, it’s “OP” So wait… only One Penetration? I’m getting so confused. I don’t often get to the pit but this is one of the most amusing threads I’ve read recently. ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/90 "2019-05-21T01:13:02Z")
> [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](#): > > Can’t help it. I’m childish too plus everyone else is playing along so I don’t think it’s just us. Playing? ---
**Author:** ![naita](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naita/32/5862_2.png) [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/91 "2019-05-21T01:43:06Z")
> [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](#): > > You’re still of the impression that this is upsetting me. No I’m not, I’m of the impression that you are an idiot. And that people reading this thread have that impression reinforced more and more with every reply you post. I might be wrong of course, but fact is, no one in this thread has said you’re upset, and your continued defense on an accusation against yourself you’re the only one who’s really made is a tad bizarre. ---
**Author:** ![Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/92 "2019-05-21T02:21:38Z")
> [@naita](#): > > No I’m not, I’m of the impression that you are an idiot. And that people reading this thread have that impression reinforced more and more with every reply you post. > > I might be wrong of course, but fact is, no one in this thread has said you’re upset, and your continued defense on an accusation against yourself you’re the only one who’s really made is a tad bizarre. Hmm, > [@](#): > > Friendly tip for accomplishing not making it personal: Don’t pick one single poster to reference in the title and body of your pitting. Easy mistake, could happen to anyone. Sound vaguely familiar? ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/93 "2019-05-21T02:48:26Z")
Oh yeah, I forgot to thank DP the OP for posting this because I’ve been waiting in the wings to post “That son-of-a-bitch?? YEAH! Fuck that guy!!!” ---
**Author:** ![Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/94 "2019-05-21T03:32:04Z")
> [@Spud](#): > > Oh yeah, I forgot to thank DP the OP for posting this because I’ve been waiting in the wings to post “That son-o > f-a-bitch?? YEAH! Fuck that guy!!!” DP says NP. ---
**Author:** ![Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/95 "2019-05-21T03:42:03Z")
> [@naita](#): > > No I’m not, I’m of the impression that you are an idiot. And that people reading this thread have that impression reinforced more and more with every reply you post. > > I might be wrong of course, but fact is, no one in this thread has said you’re upset, and your continued defense on an accusation against yourself you’re the only one who’s really made is a tad bizarre. Sorry, quoted wrong post earlier. I meant this poster. > [@](#): > > I’m not upset in any way. I’m just amused by your replies and attempts to convince people you’re not upset. > > And just to be absolutely clear, I’m not saying you’re not upset, but the thing is, you don’t seem to realize there is no way you can prove that, and continuing to harp on it is indicative of the opposite. I’m not sure but in English usually the double negative does say the poster is saying I’m upset no? Even if not, the next sentence certainly states it clearly. But no biggie, so far its this poster and JohnT alone in saying this. It’s hardly everyone in the thread. Most don’t really give a fuck. Sounds like you are doing a fair bit of projection there. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/96 "2019-05-21T10:57:37Z")
Can I just say how non-upset I am too? Or will I have to post a dozen times about how I’m not upset before you’ll believe me? ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/97 "2019-05-21T12:20:06Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Can I just say how non-upset I am too? Or will I have to post a dozen times about how I’m not upset before you’ll believe me? Dude, calm down! No sense getting this upset over a message board post. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/98 "2019-05-21T13:15:38Z")
Too many exclamation points, Manson. Chill. ---
**Author:** ![naita](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naita/32/5862_2.png) [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/99 "2019-05-21T13:29:39Z")
> [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](#): > > I’m not sure but in English usually the double negative does say the poster is saying I’m upset no? Even if not, the next sentence certainly states it clearly. But no biggie, so far its this poster and JohnT alone in saying this. It’s hardly everyone in the thread. Most don’t really give a fuck. Sounds like you are doing a fair bit of projection there. The double negative was a typo making the sentence not make sense in context, and still didn’t say “I think you’re upset”, it said “I haven’t stated that you’re not upset” which is simply not the same thing. You haven’t not failed to spend enough time analyzing double negatives and logic. The next sentence doesn’t state it either, it just states the fact that there’s no way to prove you aren’t, and your actions keep being those of someone who is. I’ll try again with extra proofreading: I don’t think you’re upset, I just think you are weirdly exaggerating JohnT’s interest in your emotional state based on garden level trolling. ---
**Author:** ![Clawdio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d07c76/32.png) [@Clawdio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clawdio)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197/100 "2019-05-21T15:23:19Z")
I keep picturing the guy from Office Space when DP posts. > [@](#): > > I already told you: I deal with the god damn customers so the engineers don’t have to. I have people skills; I am good at dealing with people. Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicks-ate-and-other-epic-games-apologists-a-word-please/834197.md?page=6)