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[002] Survey 000: Participation Optional.
Good Afternoon.

Those of you who feel generous, please answer the following questions:

1a.) Were you alive before ANTI and OSTA? If you were, proceed to question 2a.
1b.) If not, who resurrected you and were you given a reason as to why?
1c.) In general, how do you feel? Has anything changed?
1d.) Have you died since being brought back? If so, how long did it take to be resurrected again?
2a.) How do you feel about ANTI?
2b.) What makes you feel this way?
3a.) How do you feel about OSTA?
3b.) What makes you feel this way?
4.) For whose side is it worth fighting?

5a.) How do you feel about interacting with those who look like you, who act like you, who talk like you, but who are undeniably alien and likely have different and unique DNA strands?
5b.) Have you gotten sick since coming in contact with other aliens?
5c.) Have you felt better since coming in contact with other aliens?
6a.) All in all, how do you get along with each other?
6b.) Have you noted different philosophies, behaviours, and beliefs in gods among aliens? Does this cause a problem?
7.) What do you feel like you deserve for completing this survey?
I may arrange something for you upon completion of this survey, provided it contains useful answers.

Thank you.

-N                    



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[info]favorboy
2007-06-10 05:48 pm UTC (link)
1a.) Very much so!

2a.) I wish they'd tell us more, but they don't seem that bad.

2b.) Well... they're trying to help us, which I like, but it's hard to follow someone when you don't really know who they are all that well.

3a.) I feel kind of bad for them because of all of the monsters and stuff, but I still don't like them!

3b.) If they wanted help, they should have asked! Not just thrown all these monsters and stuff to our worlds! And anyway, I'm sure that something caused the monsters. Stuff doesn't just pop up without a reason.

4.) I guess ANTI. At least ANTI's trying to help. But both seem pretty suspicious.

5a.) I don't mind at all! I mean, dragons were the same way and there was nothing wrong with them.

5b.) Nope! (I don't even know if I have come in close contact with one, but with all the people here, it wouldn't surprise me.)

5c.) Not really... But I didn't feel bad to begin with.

6a.) All in all, how do you get along with each other?

6b.) A few, but I mean... with all these different worlds, I guess it's not surprising? It would be really weird for everyone to believe in Saint Elimine, especially if they'd never even heard of her!

7.) Deserve? It was just a few questions. It wasn't like it was all that hard. Maybe a some ice cream?

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 09:30 pm UTC (link)
Thank you very much. If you change your mind on any of your answers, please let me know.

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(no subject) - [info]favorboy, 2007-06-10 11:23 pm UTC

[info]favorboy
2007-06-10 11:27 pm UTC (link)
Er... I missed one. Sorry! I've got to stop thinking about all this other stuff!

6a.) I suppose well? I mean, everyone I've talked to seems pretty nice. There have been a few people that seemed kind of weird or freaky, but most of them had good reasons.

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[info]dawnwards
2007-06-10 07:50 pm UTC (link)
1a.) Were you alive before ANTI and OSTA? If you were, proceed to question 2a.

Answer: Yes.

2a.) How do you feel about ANTI?

Answer: Eh. I see a lot of talk of resistance and no real definitive plan of action.

2b.) What makes you feel this way?

Answer: Lack of communication at all relating to any sort of plan. So those of us with homes to save just do our own thing.

3a.) How do you feel about OSTA?

Answer: Ugh, been there, done that. When is there going to be some big organization that doesn't want to subvert other worlds and make them do their dirty work?

3b.) What makes you feel this way?

Answer: ... I dunno, how about their lovely lady friend's announcements? Just for a start.

4.) For whose side is it worth fighting?

Answer: My side. I don't like dicking around with politics when I have a home to save.

5a.) How do you feel about interacting with those who look like you, who act like you, who talk like you, but who are undeniably alien and likely have different and unique DNA strands?

Answer: Culture shock's going to happen. So long as they don't get in my way, it's fine.

5b.) Have you gotten sick since coming in contact with other aliens?

Answer: What..? Uh, guess I haven't.

5c.) Have you felt better since coming in contact with other aliens?

Answer: Not applicable.

6a.) All in all, how do you get along with each other?

Answer: ...Reasonably well. Only time there's a problem is if they're a.) Nobodies, b.) Heartless, or c.) Trying to harm/kill/violently inconvenience my friends.

6b.) Have you noted different philosophies, behaviours, and beliefs in gods among aliens? Does this cause a problem?

Answer: Culture shock. It'll happen. I haven't run into that problem yet. except the TARDIS being bigger on the inside

7.) What do you feel like you deserve for completing this survey?

Answer: That's a stupid question. Why would anyone do something generously and then ask for payment?

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 09:33 pm UTC (link)
Re: 7

It would be generous for anyone to answer my questions even if they expected a reward from the start: none of you know me, what my intentions are, or where I come from.

Thank you for your answers. If you change your mind about 7, please let me know.

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[info]seamuszharper
2007-06-10 08:41 pm UTC (link)
1a) Yes.
Proceeding.
2a) Does it matter?
2b) I'm depressing.
3a) About the same.
3b) Maybe something is wrong with me?
4) Mine.
5a) As long as they aren't shooting at me, fine.
5b) ...No.
5c) Did I contact aliens? I feel better because there aren't any zombies after me now.
6a) "Each other"? Which each other?
6b) I still don't understand what aliens you're talking about. You should put some kind of explanation paragraph at the beginning or something so nobody gets confused.
7) An aspirin. And to know what aliens you're talking about.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 09:40 pm UTC (link)
No, there's no need to revise.

Re: 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b

To me, if you are not from my planet or time, you are an alien. Many of us are aliens to each other.

Re: 7

If you're still interested in aspirin, please tell me your name, where you live, and how to reach you. From there I will send my accomplice, Matt, and delegate full responsibility to him. I will not be held accountable if your aspirin does not make it to you.

I will tell you how to reach him if this becomes an issue.

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(no subject) - [info]seamuszharper, 2007-06-10 09:54 pm UTC
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[info]tindersparks
2007-06-10 08:57 pm UTC (link)
I've never been good with tests, but I'll do my best :D!

1. Yes :D
2. They're nice.
2b. Well, they're trying to help fix everything right?
3. ....I don't like them very much :/
3b. I guess you could say they were only trying to help out the best way they thought they could, so they're not really....bad. And they're bringing people back from the dead and they all seemed pretty happy to be alive again. I would be if I was dead.
4. For as long as OSTA keeps putting the monsters in other people's worlds, I'm going to fight for ANTI.
5. ........eh?
5b. What aliens?
5c. .......What aliens???
6. Perfectly! Everyone I've met is so nice Though I'm not sure Michael-kun likes me very much :(
6b. .......:D???
7. Oh, I don't want anything :3 But thank you for asking!

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 09:42 pm UTC (link)
Thank you very much for your response. I appreciate all answers. If you change your mind on any, please update me.

As I responded to another who was confused:

Re: 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b

To me, if you are not from my planet or time, you are an alien. Many of us are aliens to each other.

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(no subject) - [info]tindersparks, 2007-06-11 04:47 am UTC

[info]blood_and_boots
2007-06-10 09:11 pm UTC (link)
Hmmm, I'm bored so I might as well answer.

1a.) Yes.
2a.) I dislike being kept in the dark and treated like a lapdog.
2b.) They don't give us all the details, it pisses me off.
3a.) I'd like them more if they gave me some new toys to play with.
3b.) I like collecting destructive things.
4.) My own.
5a) If they can die just like any other I don't really care.
5b.) Only the creatures themselves but being sick hardly counts with me.
5c.) Yes, some of them are truly pathetic or annoying, makes me want to play with them.
6a.) I don'y play well with others.
6b.) Yes, and no.
7.) A pound of flesh will do nicely.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 09:44 pm UTC (link)
Thank you, your answers will help.

My associate, Matt, will be responsible for delivering a pound of flesh. Please tell me your name, where you live, and I will tell him where to go. If he does not make it there, please take it up with him. If this does become an issue, contact me and I will give you his information.

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(no subject) - [info]blood_and_boots, 2007-06-10 10:00 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]not_near_but, 2007-06-10 10:05 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]blood_and_boots, 2007-06-10 10:12 pm UTC

[info]anti_charm
2007-06-10 09:38 pm UTC (link)
1a.) I was alive before~ very much alive. It feels absolutely wonderful. ♥
2a.) Don't care!
2b.) Because the only person I care about is myself.
3a&b.) See above~
4.) Depends on what's in it for me.
5a.) I'm too unique for that to ever happen.
5b.) Sick of their behavior, perhaps.
5c.) Some of them are amusing.
6a.) Well enough.
6b.) Indeed, and I find it interesting. I don't hold it in much regard either way, but I like learning and observing.
7.) A reply.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 09:52 pm UTC (link)
I agree with you on 6b. I was curious as to how many others felt the same way. Where I come from, humans hate and fear anything uncommon and alien. I'm surprised to know so many open-minded beings exist.

I am starting to believe the humans in my world are very far behind.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 09:53 pm UTC (link)
Forgive me. I neglected to add: is there any type of reply you're seeking?

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(no subject) - [info]anti_charm, 2007-06-10 09:55 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]not_near_but, 2007-06-10 10:02 pm UTC

[info]artifact_mania
2007-06-10 09:46 pm UTC (link)
1a.) I was alive.
2a.) I'm glad there's an organization out there trying to stop this mess, but that doesn't mean I trust them any more than OSTA. At least they're a bit more friendly.
2b.) They've given us no reason to trust them completely.
3a.) They've already unimpressed a majority of us, including myself. If their answer is to dump their problems on everyone else, we'd best either deal with it, or toss it back.
3b.) I cannot accept laziness.
4.) I'm not ready yet to take a side to fight for - what I fight for is to protect my home and the people I love, and to restore the fragile order we've been able to maintain.
5a.) Well, considering the amount of worlds and the people in each of said worlds out there, I'm not that surprised there are people very similar to myself or those I know. It's odd, but it's not shocking.
5b.) Thankfully, no.
5c.) Not really.
6a.) Fairly well, aside from the ones who seem to carry a heavy prejudice against other races.
6b.) Yes, and with conflicts of opinion and beliefs comes problems. The only thing to do is not let the conflict escalate too much.
7.) Nothing, really.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 10:07 pm UTC (link)
I appreciate your well-thought out answers. Thank you. I am glad I am not the only one who distrusts ANTI as equally as OSTA.

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(no subject) - [info]artifact_mania, 2007-06-10 10:09 pm UTC

[info]romanticdevilry
2007-06-10 09:53 pm UTC (link)
1a.) Maybe. Maybe not.
2a.) They gave us such nice gifts. It's been fun, travelling to other worlds and seeing whole new places. I always thought my own home was enough to explore.
2b.) I appreciate their work, but it doesn't interest me.
3a.) They're rather rude, but they're doing what they think should be done.
3b.) They didn't impress me much, from what I have seen of them. I am interested in their revival technology, though.
4.) I'm neutral until I see a benefit in helping one side or the other.
5a.) I'd probably be pretty impressed, if I did meet someone very similar to myself. Perhaps we could exchange wisdom.
5b.) Thankfully, I haven't, though I did eat some bad food in Nhode.
5c.) I find some of them pleasant to converse with, but for the most part I haven't felt much.
6a.) Well. I suppose I'm a person who's easy to get along with.
6b.) The prejudice and racism issue seemed to cause a fair bit of conflict, and I'm sure it still is.
7.) There are so many things I could say, but I'll settle for some flowers.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-10 10:09 pm UTC (link)
Thank you very much. I've said so many times already, but I appreciate the answers I receive.

Re: 7

Is there an address at which you can be reached, or where you wish the flowers to be sent? I will delegate the responsibility to my associate, Matt, and leave it in his hands to see your flowers are seen there safely.

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[info]gynophobe
2007-06-11 12:22 am UTC (link)
1) For twenty-one two years, yes.

2a) I'm not exactly sure. They seem to be at least a little more interested in our welfare than OSTA does, all things considered.

2b) I suppose the fact that they're willing to give us tools to help us survive a little better, as well as the escape route and safe house of Nhode. Though with the teleporter trouble, I'm not sure we should bet all of our luck on either them or Nhode...

3a) I feel a little bad for them - I'm sure there's more to the story than what we're getting from either side. Obviously ANTI is against them and would slander them, I suppose, and OSTA is very choosy with their information. I wish they could give us more of a reason to trust them...

3b) ... oh, I'm sorry, I guess I already answered that,

4) Our world of Auldrant isn't without problems. I'll fight for ANTI if I have to if only because they're content with taking the problem away, while OSTA seems to cling to the idea that we're going to help them. It might sound selfish... but I'm more worried about Auldrant's wellbeing right now. OSTA would have gotten my support if Auldrant was safe in the first place.

5) I actually haven't been in any close contact with anyone from another world, just over these communicators really. I don't think I'd mind anyway, DNA and whatnot aside. You'd be surprised about the types of different people we have here.

6a) There were some debates a little bit ago about humans vs. non-humans. I stayed out of it, mostly, but maybe you should speak to those who really got involved in it? As for me, I try to get along with everyone as best I can. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work, and not just because they're a different type of person than I am.

6b) Ah, again, I guess just look up that debate.

7) Nothing, really, except for maybe the knowledge of what you're going to be doing with this information.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-11 12:32 am UTC (link)
Re: 7

Collecting it.

Thank you for your suggestions. I will keep them in mind.

Re: 4

I don't think it's selfish for you to be more concerned with your world, as my world is my primary concern as well.

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[info]doc_in_converse
2007-06-11 02:54 am UTC (link)
1a.) Were you alive before ANTI and OSTA? If you were, proceed to question 2a.

Oh, yes. Definately.

2a.) How do you feel about ANTI?

Well, ANTI is an interesting group. Not sure what's going on, but I don't think we're getting the full story. Well. You never get the full story in situations like this in the first place. Those sorts of things give me the willies. Have you ever had something like that? It's kinda strange. Well, more so frustrating than strange, to be very honest. But still. That's besides the point. These sorts of groups never have their full story for you to know. They always have their secrets, and maybe their intentions are noble, but sometimes, the things they're doing won't have the best end.

2b.) What makes you feel this way?

...uh. Didn't I just say?

3a.) How do you feel about OSTA?

Not good.

3b.) What makes you feel this way?

Hah! I learned my lesson this time! I held off my reasons to add them to this question!

...right. Really. They're defying the laws of nature. All sorts of things- specifically the bringing people back from the dead bit. There are things that have their time and when the time has ended for something or someone, mortal or immortal (it's best not to ask, really!), there's a good reason why people must simply move on. No matter what. Because if you have something happening, and the natural flow of life is obstructed, there can be really nasty consequences. I really don't think that OSTA knows what they're doing or what they're really playing with. They may have some ideas of what's going on, but perhaps they're not prepared for the very possible consequences that can be in their future.

4.) For whose side is it worth fighting?

I'm not fighting for either side at the moment. I've got my own problems to deal with. My own stuff to fix. And perhaps see what's going on with these worlds because what's happened to them is not natural at all. You shouldn't be able to cross from world to world so easily. That's never a good thing.

5a.) How do you feel about interacting with those who look like you, who act like you, who talk like you, but who are undeniably alien and likely have different and unique DNA strands?

Oh, no different than normal. I'm always meddling around with people who look like me, are alien to me, and have a completely different and unique DNA strand from mine. It's not anything unusual.

5b.) Have you gotten sick since coming in contact with other aliens?

Nope. Don't really get sick that easily. Now, there is the fact that I tried this type of cheese made by this odd culture some light-years away from earth. You really didn't want to be around me too much back then. They didn't really perfect the process as well as humans, and... it wasn't a pretty sight, really.

...but it wasn't caused by being around them.

Unless they're cooking foods that really aren't consumable by living creatures of any sort. Then I might have to have a stern talking to them. And find an appropriate cookbook to make sure they don't do it again.

5c.) Have you felt better since coming in contact with other aliens?

Do be honest. I don't feel any different. I'm almost always feeling pretty good, though. So... Well, except for that aforementioned cheese incident.

6a.) All in all, how do you get along with each other?

I don't mind anyone I run into. Most seem to think I'm daft. But that's okay. Almost everyone seems to think that for some strange reason.

6b.) Have you noted different philosophies, behaviours, and beliefs in gods among aliens? Does this cause a problem?

Yes. No. Yes and No? Wait. No, wrong answer. Maybe? Yes? Okay. Let me start over.

Yes. Yes. Yes. No.

Better.

7.) What do you feel like you deserve for completing this survey?

Nothing really. It was my pleasure to fill it out.

And I was bored and felt like doing it anyway.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-11 03:16 am UTC (link)
Many would consider it highly unusual to be in contact with anyone who looked different, let alone had a different DNA mark-up.

Thank you for your answers. They were useful and the sentiment behind them does not belong to a daft man.

I also agree wholly with your opinion on world-to-world travel: I have never left my world.

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[info]the_true_mirror
2007-06-11 03:21 am UTC (link)
Hmm, let me attempt to answer.

1a.) Yes, I am and was very much alive.

1c.) I feel about the same, why?

1d.) D-died? Resurrected again? I know the dead have come back, but... does that mean...

2a.) I trust them. They're trying to end all this madness and return all the worlds to normal again.

2b.) Well, they haven't done anything bad to any of us, and they've allowed us all to communicate with one another. Besides, I believe in trusting one another.

3a.) I... I can't believe they did something like this. I don't hate them, not yet, but... even if their world is on the line... they shouldn't just...

3b.) ...So many innocent people have died because of their actions. I can't let that slide.

4.) ANTI.

5a.) Aah..? DNA? I'm... not sure what you're talking about. I know there are different kinds of people, but, if they mean well, I don't see why I shouldn't be friendly.

5b.) No, I've been just as well as always.

5c.) I haven't observed any change.

6a.) I haven't met anyone I who hasn't been polite or inconsiderate yet.

6b.) I've noticed different beliefs and ways of thinking, but so far, no conflict. In fact, some of it's opened my eyes to new ways of looking at my problems. As it has been said, everyone has something of value to offer.

7.) ...I deserve something, for answering questions? Really, it's no problem at all! Don't worry about it.

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[info]the_true_mirror
2007-06-11 03:24 am UTC (link)
[edit--that should be CONSIDERATE there. ><;]

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(no subject) - [info]not_near_but, 2007-06-11 03:40 am UTC
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[info]hunter_klarth
2007-06-11 03:56 pm UTC (link)
((OOC: Finally, something for Klarth to do!))

I'd gladly help you with your survey.

1a.) Were you alive before ANTI and OSTA? If you were, proceed to question 2a.
-Yes, I was alive.

2a.) How do you feel about ANTI?
-So far, ANTI seems to be more trustworthy than OSTA. However, aside from providing us with Nhode, they haven't shown many results yet. I'm starting to wonder whether they're actually working on a way to get rid of these demons.

2b.) What makes you feel this way?
- ... I explained it all in the previous answer.

3a.) How do you feel about OSTA?
-I think they're a pitiful bunch.

3b.) What makes you feel this way?
-They dump their problems in other people's worlds, and then try to force us to help them. I find that despicable.

4.) For whose side is it worth fighting?
-So far, I'd have to say ANTI.

5a.) How do you feel about interacting with those who look like you, who act like you, who talk like you, but who are undeniably alien and likely have different and unique DNA strands?
-Hmm... Interesting concept. I think it would be quite a unique experience.

5b.) Have you gotten sick since coming in contact with other aliens?
-No.

5c.) Have you felt better since coming in contact with other aliens?
-Felt better? Uhm... No.

6a.) All in all, how do you get along with each other?
-Depends who the other alien is. But I treat them the same as if they were from my world.

6b.) Have you noted different philosophies, behaviours, and beliefs in gods among aliens? Does this cause a problem?
-Gods? I haven't encountered any gods...

7.) What do you feel like you deserve for completing this survey?
-Oh, it was my pleasure. Though I do hope that perhaps, at a later time, you would be able to provide me with information as well, should I need it.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-11 11:08 pm UTC (link)
Thank you.

Re: 6

No, what I meant to ask was "Have you encountered aliens with beliefs in gods different from those in your own world?" I expected the answer to this question to always be "Yes, of course. Why are you asking this question when it's so obvious?" but I thought I would ask it anyway.

Re: 7

Should you ever need information that I possess, I will hand it over without complaint.

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[info]deathoftheforce
2007-06-12 10:24 am UTC (link)
How curious. Very well, I shall play your game, and we shall see where this path shall lead us.

1. I was alive, once, as most of the beings roaming this interdimensional nexus are. My time came, and my life ran its natural course - and after its expiration, I was returned. I have received the standard explanation from the organization known as ANTI - that I have been returned for the purpose of combatting the plague which spreads forth from Weisdia. I am displeased that these ones have disturbed the order of things for such a reason. It is bad if they are reckless and know not what they meddle with - and it is worse if they know what they are doing. Such unnatural power, wielded on such a scale, is a dangerous thing indeed. I have not died again, for I am not careless.

2. Ah, they appear as such divine crusaders, do they not? Descending from the galactic spiral in shining armor to defend the multitudes from the problems of their own world. There are many lessons about their ilk in the nooks of history; the more righteous and right a force is, the more cautious one should be of them. The greatest atrocities of history can be well concealed behind a veil of benevolence and good intent; and the path of self-denial and principle, too, can be the most primrose of paths leading to a dark abyss. If they are, indeed, convinced that they are right, then let us hope that they are not mistaken; and let us be wary, still, for zealous right conduct and spiritual purity is the way to teach yourself new and deeper evils without ever realizing it. As the situation stands, as information currently provides, their intervention was necessary, and from that, we benefit. All else should be approached, as all things, with caution.

3. It is difficult to say, for how are we to pass judgment on something which has not shown its head? This proves one thing, at least: they possess some modicum of wisdom, to hide themselves when interaction is unnecessary, to shut themselves away and make their influence known without presenting themselves. A war waged from the shadows, by an invisible enemy. Provided the information which ANTI distributes is correct - and if you assume this to be true by default you are a fool - their logic contains a fatal flaw. Their world is overrun, and to save it, they seek to expel the challenges and threats to their continued survival. But the very face of life itself is struggle. Every person is constantly beset by challenges and obstacles, and their very identity is forged in how they handle and overcome these conflicts - or fail and are overcome. It is only by struggle in the face of adversity that we grow and become more than that which we were. The abolition of conflict and struggle from a world will not and cannot save it - it will destroy it, inflict upon it a more pathetic and deeper reverberating death than the deaths which would occur from facing these conflicts and resolving them. It is the nature of struggle that not all can be victorious. But abolish it, abandon conflict and engagement with the world, and you shrivel inside. Conflict is the opportunity to grow. Without it, the spirit shrivels and dies, a quiet and terrible death. What more total death than death of the body is there but death of the spirit? The body is mere flesh and bone, and it is transient. It too shall pass. Permit your spirit to die and you have destroyed all that you have ever been or could have been. You have annihilated yourself.

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[info]deathoftheforce
2007-06-12 10:24 am UTC (link)
4. How simplistic. What is worth doing is viewing the situation from as many sides as possible. Know the situation, and in knowing it, understand what actions will have what effects in what places. Know yourself, and know what outcome you wish to work upon the world. Search the situation, find the small spoke which is waiting for a light touch, from which events will cascade outward to work that which you wish. Factions and allegiances are distractions. Organizations are irrelevant; they too will die and be forgotten long before life burns out of the galaxy. It is philosophies and ideologies that guide events. Do what must be done to achieve what you would have made of the situation.

5. I have had enough interaction with aliens before this debacle with the opening of other planes of reality, and to be disturbed by it would be a critical flaw indeed. This is not a new development.

6. I am an old woman, with far too many years behind me and far too many errors I have seen to care for social pleasantries. I know what I am not, and I am no mediator; my words do not form bonds between men, nor soothe distressed tempers, nor gather sympathy. As for beliefs and behaviors, of course they differ; it would be foolishness to expect the herds of Ithor, given their long history and background, to conduct themselves as the humans of the ecumenopolis of Coruscant. It is somewhat interesting to probe the spiritual nature of these new open worlds through the beliefs of their inhabitants.

7. You have already provided, by the very nature of your request, what I would have from you: a forum, and listeners. I would also know more of what you intend by this questionnaire, and what it is that you consider "helpful" - but we shall see that from what comes of it. It shall emerge.

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(no subject) - [info]not_near_but, 2007-06-12 09:33 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]deathoftheforce, 2007-06-14 07:58 am UTC

[info]furtivamente
2007-06-12 04:35 pm UTC (link)
I'm not at liberty to release that kind of information. Nice try, though.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-12 09:18 pm UTC (link)
Are you very important?

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(no subject) - [info]furtivamente, 2007-06-12 09:44 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]not_near_but, 2007-06-13 03:15 am UTC

[info]donutfreak
2007-06-13 01:21 am UTC (link)
What the...?

How is knowing any of this useful?!

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-13 03:15 am UTC (link)
It may not seem like much, but it is.

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[info]kakucore
2007-06-13 11:35 pm UTC (link)
1a.) Were you alive before ANTI and OSTA? If you were, proceed to question 2a.

Yes. Were you?

2a.) How do you feel about ANTI?

I can live with or without them.

2b.) What makes you feel this way?

Aside from giving me a connection to the other worlds, which they did for nearly everyone anyway, they haven't done me any favors, nor do I find them particularly trustworthy. I can protect my home on my own, and better than I could with their help.

3a.) How do you feel about OSTA?

They're an annoyance, but they aren't all bad.

3b.) What makes you feel this way?

That'll come out eventually.

4.) For whose side is it worth fighting?

Now that depends on how you define "worth." I lack the data to be able to say who it would be worth fighting for due to each side's reticence, so it's impossible for me to make an informed decision on which side better matches my own beliefs and values. I could say which side is a better match based on current data, but that would be a waste of my time and yours.

Besides which, "worth" is something rooted in ideology, which can and will change radically from one person to another. Ideology is even mutable within an individual: see their experiences pile up and opinions change enough, and what is valuable to them will change as well. So--and I'm fully aware that you had that in mind when you made it--to ask whose side is it worth fighting for is to ask a question that only foolish people will answer.

But if you want to know whose side I'm going to fight for, the answer is my own.

5a.) How do you feel about interacting with those who look like you, who act like you, who talk like you, but who are undeniably alien and likely have different and unique DNA strands?

Nothing in particular; actually, in some cases, it's sort of amusing. Come to think of it, a while back, I was invited to join a club for aliens, ESPers, time travelers, that sort of thing. I told them to send someone personally to ask, and they haven't gotten back to me, though.

5b.) Have you gotten sick since coming in contact with other aliens?

I haven't come in contact with any "aliens," but I know someone who has, and he's just fine. That doesn't mean you won't get sick, though.

5c.) Have you felt better since coming in contact with other aliens?

See above.

6a.) All in all, how do you get along with each other?

I've observed a number of arguments and conflicts, but also a good amount of reasonable discourse. It really depends on to where you go and with whom you speak.

6b.) Have you noted different philosophies, behaviours, and beliefs in gods among aliens? Does this cause a problem?

Yes. Not for me.

7.) What do you feel like you deserve for completing this survey?

I've already read your responses to the other surveys, and that's given me much of the information I would have otherwise asked for--feel free to make of that what you wish. That aside, you might not be doing anything useful, but you seem clever, so who knows? I'll have from you your future cooperation, Near, if there comes anything with which you can help me.

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[info]not_near_but
2007-06-14 02:41 am UTC (link)
Thank you for your answers. A valid point on 5b, but even if it was one-hundred percent certain that I wouldn't get sick, there are still other issues I would need to consider.

Re: 7

If I feel like it when you want it, my cooperation is what you'll get.

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(no subject) - [info]kakucore, 2007-06-14 03:19 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]not_near_but, 2007-06-14 05:29 am UTC

[info]dead_scream
2007-07-12 04:36 pm UTC (link)
Although much time has passed since you conducted this survey, I'd like to thank you for asking it. Reading the responses in this log and your other riddles has vastly shortened (although given me more questions too) some of the time required for me to research all that I've missed before arriving in Nhode. Or Mini-Nhode as it seems to be called. I've learned a lot as well, and so I will leave you my own response in case you are still curious.

1a.) Were you alive before ANTI and OSTA? If you were, proceed to question 2a.
Yes.

2a.) How do you feel about ANTI?
I get the impression that there is little they can do at this moment.

2b.) What makes you feel this way?

Barring a trip back to my world or any other by the teleporters, I am more or less trapped in this miniature city that seems to be the remnants of Nhode. I was fortunate not to be caught in the attacks as I only arrived a few days ago, though those who were have my condolences.

I have asked for someone from the organization to speak with, but so far no one representing them has come forth. If their leader is truely captured, then as Klarth-san said, the situation is grave.

3a.) How do you feel about OSTA?

If OSTA is the one responsible for spreading this plague to my world, then my first response is hostility. Upon learning more about them my opinion is less stable and I am still deciding what I think, but leaning towards the former.

3b.) What makes you feel this way?

First and formost, I do not feel I can forgive them for recklessly endangering my world in the way they have, or countless other worlds. Also, whether or not they are aware of the complications of opening pathways between time and space and worlds never meant to meet; the fact remains that it is a taboo that should not be broken. It amazes me that the link between them all is as stable as it is, but that is a matter too long to discuss in paragraph. Suffice it to say, unless they have an intention of removing their problems from other worlds, I hold a less than
favorable opinion of them.

4.) For whose side is it worth fighting?

At the moment, neither seems to be accomplishing anything as I have heard nothing. However, a third party has contacted me. We shall see where that goes.

5a.) How do you feel about interacting with those who look like you, who act like you, who talk like you, but who are undeniably alien and likely have different and unique DNA strands?

We are all people.

5b.) Have you gotten sick since coming in contact with other aliens?

No.

5c.) Have you felt better since coming in contact with other aliens?

I haven't really felt any different.

6a.) All in all, how do you get along with each other?

I haven't had the chance to speak to many others, but those I have met are kind to me.

6b.) Have you noted different philosophies, behaviours, and beliefs in gods among aliens? Does this cause a problem?

Even in one's own world this is how it is, so I never really considered it.

7.) What do you feel like you deserve for completing this survey?
Just reading the previous responses has helped me a lot. That's all I need, so thank you very much.

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