CobaltSky Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I don't see how there is any difference between imitating and "portrayal" as you put it. After all, imitators (as we are) do not claim to have actually earned those badges, actors in their role do pretty much exactly the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Harry Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 again, its all to do with who you regularly play with, and whether or not you want to go toe-to-toe with them every blummin' skirmish. I personally am the sort of person who, when faced with some jumped up little hitler telling me what to do (particularly if they're threatening me with violence), will automatically do it very loudly and very obviously. I just don't like fashion nazis. if you think its "dishonourable" fine, don't wear 'em. just don't try telling me what to wear, or you'll have to do it every day for the rest of your life Link to post Share on other sites
sekiryu Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 is meant to represent reality Airsoft is meant to represent reality too. Also there's a difference between impersonating a soldier, and imitating one. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 again, its all to do with who you regularly play with, and whether or not you want to go toe-to-toe with them every blummin' skirmish. I personally am the sort of person who, when faced with some jumped up little hitler telling me what to do (particularly if they're threatening me with violence), will automatically do it very loudly and very obviously. I just don't like fashion nazis. if you think its "dishonourable" fine, don't wear 'em. just don't try telling me what to wear, or you'll have to do it every day for the rest of your life <{POST_SNAPBACK}> w/e, ive yet to tell someone not do do it... personally, i dont like it, but thats it, i find it dishonourable yes, but i wont tell someone they cant wear it... opinions are our own, we have no right to impose our opinions on others... (and who is threatening violence?, ive yet to see someone threaten to cave someones head in if they didnt take off a patch, yeesh, id rather not go to your regular site! ) Link to post Share on other sites
rifleman Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I only have one "patch" on my kit - and I've no idea what it mean - it's a small square with a diagonal split - yellow and blue. On the subject of people wearing them - fine, as long as they don't think it qualifies them for something... CC <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Like this? If so, it's a Royal Logistics Corps DZ Flash Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 What about re-purposing an obsolete military badge to be used as a team badge? For instance, I'm using the breast badge of the Army of South Vietnam Rangers as a beret badge..... and their Jump Status Indicator badge design as a unit patch. Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost_Rider Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Well, im back now from the impromptue suspention for no reason... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> [17:53] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: ah another flame war [17:53] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: can you smell the burning ethernet? [17:53] Largo_Sama: ?? [17:53] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: the patches topic in gear [17:53] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: with 2 mods watching [17:53] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: and 8 members [17:54] Largo_Sama: I don't see a flame war, yet [17:54] Largo_Sama: no insults [17:55] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: emphasis on yet [17:55] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: it shall happen [17:55] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: im currently thowing some extra wood on [17:55] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: i love this topic [17:55] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: got a spare lighter? [17:55] xXRachaelXx - I admit to likeing armalites... Fashion victim? YES!: *goes to find petrol* No, you weren't planning on starting a flame war at all...... Wind your neck in, or you'll find yourself on the end of a much longer suspension. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 and threatening me with suspention for complaining? this is silly, you need to learn to take a joke... as i OBVIOUSLY was... ffs has humour and sarcasm died a death? would i talk on msn to a mod and then tell them i was about to break forum rules... you cant under stand when someone is winding you up G_R Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost_Rider Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 and threatening me with suspention for complaining? this is silly, you need to learn to take a joke... as i OBVIOUSLY was... ffs has humour and sarcasm died a death? would i talk on msn to a mod and then tell them i was about to break forum rules... you cant under stand when someone is winding you up G_R <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You made an inflamatory posting. You TOLD ME, with NOT A TRACE OF SARCASM, and with a prior history of ###### over these topics, that you intended to start flaming. You're now bitching about a moderating decision and claiming it was unjustified. NEWS FLASH: it was perfectly so. I am once again ADVISING you to wind your neck in. We now return you to your scheduled topic. Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 erm, smileys in the quoted comments? joke? and im not bitching, ive officially complained *neck well and truly wound in* on topic:i think useing old patches works well, it give teams a unique look, and honours a now dead unit... they live on in some form... Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost_Rider Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 erm, smileys in the quoted comments? joke? and im not bitching, ive officially complained *neck well and truly wound in* You've now claimed on MSN that you are unhappy and are going to complain to R22master about my decison. That's fair enough, but I find that rather amusing given as R22master has been informed of the matter, and found your whinging nothing but amusing. So if he rang the police and told them he was going to shoot his neighbour, would he then complain when an ARU showed and say he was only joking? If he can't behave, kick him off. on topic:i think useing old patches works well, it give teams a unique look, and honours a now dead unit... they live on in some form... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Indeed, Back on topic. Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 on topic:i think useing old patches works well, it give teams a unique look, and honours a now dead unit... they live on in some form... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So it's OK to wear Waffen-SS insignia but not the insignia of the Royal Scots Dragoons? Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost_Rider Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 So it's OK to wear Waffen-SS insignia but not the insignia of the Royal Scots Dragoons? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That depends - have you done a full SS loadout? Sticking it on DPM is not on, but if you've made the effort to do a german SS loadout, well.....someone's got to play the 'robber' side of this game. Link to post Share on other sites
CobaltSky Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 If thats so then equally there should be no problem with doing a proper loadout of any unit, whether it is serving or not. The argument against wearing patches just seems to be going round in circles. Link to post Share on other sites
Zuka Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 So if I wear a FOXHOUND patch, should I walk around going "What was that noise?" and failing to see people 20 feet in front of me? Link to post Share on other sites
poorieuser Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 So if I wear a FOXHOUND patch, should I walk around going "What was that noise?" and failing to see people 20 feet in front of me? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ROFL I've got a full Wermacht loadout. The vets give me tips on how to improve the loadout and tell us how great it is that we honor their unit all the time. In fact we've been invited to their Annual Reunion. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimisin73 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 If thats so then equally there should be no problem with doing a proper loadout of any unit, whether it is serving or not. The argument against wearing patches just seems to be going round in circles. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The argument on this topic always seems to go round and round... People who think it's offensive will never be convinced that their argument is unsound, and vice versa. I do find it ironic that the most dogmatic on this subject never seem to be ex-service personnel though. Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 I do find it ironic that the most dogmatic on this subject never seem to be ex-service personnel though. Indeed - or if they are current service, they're some cherry fresh out of basic... Link to post Share on other sites
stubbornbugger Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 I have no problem with millitary re-enactors wering them because deserve everything to keep history alive. Link to post Share on other sites
Jungle_Spectre Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 At least in peace time, the military have no authority over civilians, therefore they cannot FORCE anyone not to wear what they like. Of course civilians should respect the military's right to be ###### off and whine, but that's all... If a Paraca or a Legionario came to me in a game and told me to remove a beret, pin, etc. he'd rather not try to apply any degree of force... or I would sue him Or should we ban insignia from videogames? In videogames you impersonate SOF personnel too, don't you? BTW, I don't see the point of wearing any badges or whatever. In fact the most SFish uniforms are sterile ones, or even civilian clothes... Link to post Share on other sites
starburst Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Personally I...as a civilian have no real opinion on it but I do get both sides of the argument. I do think its funny how so many people complain where as some of the older generation find nothing wrong with it. What I do thinks wrong is when people shove their opinion down peoples throats, if you happen to be in the Army or were and someones wearing your unit patch or a qual you gained (or is hard to attain) and you dont like it mayb talk to the guy and voice your opinion (politely) he may take your opinion and respect it. Someone once posted in one of these topics that someone jumped on someone mid game and ripped a patch from the guys jacket as he refused to take it off. That sort of behaviour is a big no no and so tells me that individual deserves no respect and should probably be banned from the site for assualt and damage to property. Sorry having a slightly vent heavy day EDIT: None of the poll answers apply to my (and some others I think) opinion, they seem to think its fine as long as you show some respect so may a "do it if you want to" option could be added...yes doesnt cover it Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 This thread needs to just fade away now... Link to post Share on other sites
Nuguyo Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Owdoo As a bit of a newb Ive found this thread intresting. As an ex soilder Im not bothered if someone dresses like my old regt, but i do find it slightly amusing when you get people kitted out in SF loadouts with the tactical sense of a stunned lettuce! We're all here to enjoy ourselves and if you want to kit up as a SEAL, Jedi or a GTA gangbanger its up 2 u and no-one has realy got a right to do you down. Its a personal issue thing, ive been doing martial arts since i was 12 but i'd never wear or claim a grade i had'nt been given by my peers and i wouldnt wear sniper desg or a CMT patch if i hadnt earned them and thats MY choice. too many people try to enforce their opinions on to others and spoil the common goal we all share ENJOYING AIRSOFT in our own way. And if its dressing in the kit of a unit u admire, a tip of the hat to a legend or playing live action man then of you go and enjoy. their are enuf people trying to take away the things we enjoy without us stropping with ourselve over such a petty subject. Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue845 Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Nuff. Said. Link to post Share on other sites
dirtyazzmutha Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 I know a couple of guys who were out wearing badges on their jackets and some current military guys got kinda ######. It seems to me that if you havent earned the badge then you shouldnt wear one. Also some have said its ok to wear a badge as long as your not pretending that you actually are in the unit, well just by wearing the badge you are pretending to be in it. that is what airsoft is all about. My opinion and its just that, if you didnt earn it dont wear it. Link to post Share on other sites
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