An official statement on Nazi “roleplaying” at EMR

Viper Paintball · 08-17-2008, 07:48 PM

It is the official position of EMR Paintball and Viper Enterprises that the displaying of the swastika, shouting of “Heil Hitler!” or "Sieg Heil", or other such Nazi nonsense will not be tolerated anywhere at the EMR facility.

Doing so will earn you not just the distain of others, but also immediate ejection from the property without refund.

The best rule to follow is this: If you have to consider whether the actions or statements you’re are about to make may be offensive then they probably are.

Now, for everyone who wants to appoint themselves “Captain Obvious” or “The Devil’s Advocate”;

* Yes, I know this is a WWII event that features Germans.

* Yes, I know that the swastika was used by many other cultures before the Nazis, including Paleolithic man in 10000 BC. Next time I do a caveman game you can put them all over your animal hide costume.

* Yes, I respect the commitment and sacrifice made by those who fought in WWII, or any war.

* Yes, I know the Russians committed atrocities in WWII as well.

* I am actually of German decent, but I am an American. That’s where I was born. I’m not German-American or Euro-American. I’m just American.

* Yes, I am proud of my German heritage. However, goose-stepping, yelling “Heil Hitler”, or sporting swastikas in Germany will get you in bigger trouble than here in the U.S.

* Yes, I respect your right to be proud of your heritage as well.

* Yes, I know this is a free country.

That being said, the freedoms enjoyed in this great nation provide that owners of private property have the right to dictate certain behaviors on the aforementioned private property.

So if you cannot, or will not, abide by the rules a friendly* EMR staff member will be happy to direct you toward the exit, and escort you there to make sure you arrive safely.

Or, if necessary, we can call a friendly* county official to help you find your way off the property.

(*You may or may not find them “Friendly” dependant on your attitude.)

Schmitti · 08-17-2008, 08:08 PM

Most excellent! Good for you guys for taking this route with the game and the weekend!

E

spawnsharks · 08-17-2008, 08:11 PM

Great statements. Too bad there has to be reasons behind rules, and that you apparently have had to put up with this behavior in the past.

Harbinger[TG] · 08-17-2008, 08:16 PM

Good show Viper!

Uranus · 08-17-2008, 08:17 PM

Well stated Viper!

One would think people would know better, but then again people are stupid.

c6quad · 08-17-2008, 08:27 PM

good call indeed.

Chefdave · 08-17-2008, 08:30 PM

Kudos.

skipjack289 · 08-17-2008, 09:07 PM

Hats off to you!

Furby · 08-17-2008, 10:08 PM

Well done sir.

Yellow5 · 08-17-2008, 10:14 PM

08-17-2008, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Viper Paintball Active Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Everything's bigger in TEXAS!	An official statement on Nazi “roleplaying” at EMR It is the official position of EMR Paintball and Viper Enterprises that the displaying of the swastika, shouting of “Heil Hitler!” or "Sieg Heil", or other such Nazi nonsense will not be tolerated anywhere at the EMR facility. Doing so will earn you not just the distain of others, but also immediate ejection from the property without refund. The best rule to follow is this: If you have to consider whether the actions or statements you’re are about to make may be offensive then they probably are. Now, for everyone who wants to appoint themselves “Captain Obvious” or “The Devil’s Advocate”; * Yes, I know this is a WWII event that features Germans. * Yes, I know that the swastika was used by many other cultures before the Nazis, including Paleolithic man in 10000 BC. Next time I do a caveman game you can put them all over your animal hide costume. * Yes, I respect the commitment and sacrifice made by those who fought in WWII, or any war. * Yes, I know the Russians committed atrocities in WWII as well. * I am actually of German decent, but I am an American. That’s where I was born. I’m not German-American or Euro-American. I’m just American. * Yes, I am proud of my German heritage. However, goose-stepping, yelling “Heil Hitler”, or sporting swastikas in Germany will get you in bigger trouble than here in the U.S. * Yes, I respect your right to be proud of your heritage as well. * Yes, I know this is a free country. That being said, the freedoms enjoyed in this great nation provide that owners of private property have the right to dictate certain behaviors on the aforementioned private property. So if you cannot, or will not, abide by the rules a friendly* EMR staff member will be happy to direct you toward the exit, and escort you there to make sure you arrive safely. Or, if necessary, we can call a friendly* county official to help you find your way off the property. (*You may or may not find them “Friendly” dependant on your attitude.) __________________ Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry Event Director: Viper Paintball www.viperpaintball.com

08-17-2008, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Harbinger[TG] Dos Amigo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: urf	Good show Viper! __________________ TRAILGUNNERS SCENARIO \| RULES and FAQs \| Mar's Comic \| The MOLES

08-17-2008, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Uranus Dude disguised as a Dude Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Burbank, Ca	Well stated Viper! One would think people would know better, but then again people are stupid. __________________ Party:Hey guys, did you know you can't open and close your mouth and bob your head up and down at the same time? HyePower:I can. Party:No way, it's impossible. Try again. HyePower:How is it supposed to be impossible? Party: It just is. Keep trying. HyePower:I'm getting the feeling that this is somehow wrong...

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08-17-2008, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Most excellent! Good for you guys for taking this route with the game and the weekend! E

08-17-2008, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chefdave Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, MO	Kudos.

08-17-2008, 10:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Furby Banned Join Date: Dec 2007	Well done sir.