Merry Christmas - RunUO

**Ryan** · 12-22-2005, 07:12 PM

While I am FULLY aware that the entirety of RunUO.com users would not be American/Christian the development team is.

I am fully disgusted at the level of censorship we've seen this year in regards to Christmas and I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

For those of you who do not celebrate the way we do, Happy Holidays!

Thanks,
Ryan

Joeda · 12-22-2005, 07:24 PM

Thanks Ryan and i would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

WarAngel · 12-22-2005, 07:27 PM

Holidays comes from the root form of "holy days", which is a Christian phrase, so the idiots trying to get rid of "Merry Christmas" and replace it with "Happy Holidays" aren't very smart anyway.

But yes, Merry Christmas to everyone!

LordHogFred · 12-22-2005, 07:30 PM

Mery Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

I'm glad that we don't need to try and shy away from saying that here

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sordican · 12-22-2005, 08:21 PM

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a happy new year to everyone at RunUO.

sidsid · 12-22-2005, 08:25 PM

I'll give everyone one guess at what I'd like to see for Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!

A_Li_N · 12-22-2005, 08:41 PM

I always say Happy Holidays for the simple reason that I'm lazy, and saying 'Merry Christmas and Happy New Year' is just so long

Happy Holidays!

Peoharen · 12-22-2005, 08:44 PM

[quote=WarAngel]Holidays comes from the root form of "holy days", which is a Christian phrase, so the idiots trying to get rid of "Merry Christmas" and replace it with "Happy Holidays" aren't very smart anyway.QUOTE]
It is not Christians only. "Holy" is used in many relegions.
And theres a "Holi day" too.

Quote:

Holi is a Hindu festival marking springtime and the accidental burning of Holika by her father in Hindu mythology. It takes place over two days on the full moon in late March, early April. Bonfires are lit on the first night of Holi. This year Holi was on March 25, 2005.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Edit- Quoting seems messed up...

manofwar · 12-22-2005, 09:16 PM

Thanks Ryan for these forums and all you and your team do for all of us. I am with sidsid, i know whats on your wish list and it is on mine too! Merry Christmas to all of RunUO and all of the people who list here in the forums. I give thanks for all the help i have recieved here (You too Phantom), and wish every one a Very prosperous New Year and may all our dreams come true!

mogbert · 12-22-2005, 09:58 PM

Im from Canada and we seem to have the same problem north of the border and we are closer to santa then you guys. seriously though im not christian but the whole merry christmas thing is the way it should be. north america was conquered by white christians. not to be racist thats not what im saying,. alot of the people that are against the merry christmas are whitey that are atheist or agnostic. frankly im agnostic and i dont really care about the merry christmas arguement. we live in the free world. which is founded on christian principles. people trying to force the happy holidays argument are facist. its a free country no one is forcing anyone to celebrate but when you immigrate to the country you should have an understanding that it is a christian country and try to have a little bit of understanding for our culture. after all the long and trying process of incorperating immigrants into our society is a long one and we show the tolerance needed to accomplish this. i meen im not trying to say i dissrespect other cultures but if i moved to iraq or china i would not try to force people to change there culture to accomidate mine.

if ive offended anyone, then your missing the point of what im saying.

but i will completely understand if you clear my post ryan. i understand you may not want to start this debate.

anyway merry christmas.
and to all others hi.

**Serp** · 12-22-2005, 10:16 PM

Ho, ho, ho!

WarAngel · 12-22-2005, 11:48 PM

I know it's not just Christian, but people are trying to replace Christmas because it is Christian, and they are replacing it with a phrase which also has a root which is Christian.

Halfsite · 12-22-2005, 11:49 PM

Everyone have a safe and healthy one...

Storm33229 · 12-22-2005, 11:57 PM

Merry Christmas!!!
man i hope i spelt that right

woot just checked! i did

Again Merry Christmas and Happy Newyears!!! *cough same is on my wish list *

Thx for whatcha done RunUO Team

Shard Admin Adam · 12-23-2005, 12:09 AM

Merry Christmas all...may we eat, drink and be merry...

milva · 12-23-2005, 01:37 AM

I would like to wish All A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
And to Thank Runuo and The Team!

bzk90 · 12-23-2005, 01:41 AM

Iv'e had enough with the pc bs concerning christmas, it makes me wonder if saying xmas is also considered non pc (since its pronounced ex mas and not crissmas (as in a crisscross)

owell, happy christmas, enjoy the eggnog with nutmeg and your other favorite drinks, after the 25 ill make a thread so we can all converse about the day at hand

and what we were given/gave.

take a break from runuo ryan, and have a jolly time (make sure to tell santa you need new keyboards for your devs (im sure their current ones are pretty worn ;/)

Darke456 · 12-23-2005, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

I am fully disgusted at the level of censorship we've seen this year in regards to Christmas and I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Please do tell me where this censorship is coming from? i sure have not seen any

And this BS about "atheist or agnostics" censoring Christmas, is just that BS, I am an atheist, cant see how anyone could believe in an imaginary man sitting on some cloud, but i could care less if you say merry christmas, so Please where is it coming from, who is censoring this? just give me 1 name, just 1 name that is trying to censor the word christmas.

And Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays.

evil lord kirby · 12-23-2005, 04:33 AM

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from me as well

Halfsite · 12-23-2005, 05:37 AM

Darke 456 Just a few articles. If you do a search on the internet you will find more.

Click for Article: http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles...e.asp?ID=16091

http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=14553

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3320237.stm

Messiah2 · 12-23-2005, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darke456

I am an atheist, cant see how anyone could believe in an imaginary man sitting on some cloud

Amen, brother

P.S. Merry Christmas

Ankhesentapemkah · 12-23-2005, 12:34 PM

I'm not a fan of Christmas, due to the commercial exploitation fest that it has become, but that's no reason to censor it.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

bzk90 · 12-23-2005, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darke456

Please do tell me where this censorship is coming from? i sure have not seen any

And this BS about "atheist or agnostics" censoring Christmas, is just that BS, I am an atheist, cant see how anyone could believe in an imaginary man sitting on some cloud, but i could care less if you say merry christmas, so Please where is it coming from, who is censoring this? just give me 1 name, just 1 name that is trying to censor the word christmas.

And Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays.

watch any corporate news channel and notice how they say happy holidays instead of merry christmas

it is the atheists and the agnostic, no its not just them, no not all atheists and agnostics want to censor it, but it is happening.

notice alot of commericials arent saying merry christmas, they say happy holidays in fear of being sued by the same people who want to take god from the pledge of allegiance and off the money.

the news articles are everywhere if you just look...open your eyes

TMSTKSBK · 12-23-2005, 02:28 PM

Merry Christ Mass...or Christmas if you want the shortened version. With a capital C.

//is American and Christian, too :P. Presbyterian, to be specific.

Safe travels to anyone hittin' the road or the air in the next few days. Here's to RunUO in '06!

bzk90 · 12-23-2005, 02:34 PM

wow seems like just yesterday we hit the big 2k ;/ soon enough we will be in 2049 and partying up on the end of the world

12-22-2005, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ryan RunUO Project Manager Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Harrison, OH Age: 30 Posts: 3,627	Merry Christmas While I am FULLY aware that the entirety of RunUO.com users would not be American/Christian the development team is. I am fully disgusted at the level of censorship we've seen this year in regards to Christmas and I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. For those of you who do not celebrate the way we do, Happy Holidays! Thanks, Ryan

12-22-2005, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
WarAngel Account Terminated Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 3,954	Holidays comes from the root form of "holy days", which is a Christian phrase, so the idiots trying to get rid of "Merry Christmas" and replace it with "Happy Holidays" aren't very smart anyway. But yes, Merry Christmas to everyone! Last edited by WarAngel; 12-22-2005 at 07:45 PM.

12-22-2005, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
LordHogFred Forum Expert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK, Essex Age: 20 Posts: 1,166	Mery Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. I'm glad that we don't need to try and shy away from saying that here . __________________ It is not the hand that creates worlds, It is the mind controlling it ! The New Dawn Network

12-22-2005, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
sidsid Greatwizard Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: orange county, CA Age: 27 Posts: 1,111	I'll give everyone one guess at what I'd like to see for Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! __________________ -deadened with the helium of converses!

12-22-2005, 08:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
A_Li_N Forum Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another state of mind Age: 27 Posts: 2,875	I always say Happy Holidays for the simple reason that I'm lazy, and saying 'Merry Christmas and Happy New Year' is just so long Happy Holidays! __________________ A_Li_N - Completely Custom \| Gump Tutorial \| Spell System 2.0

12-22-2005, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joeda Forum Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 35	Thanks Ryan and i would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

12-22-2005, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
sordican GM Hider Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 187	Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a happy new year to everyone at RunUO.

12-22-2005, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
manofwar Forum Novice Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 110	Merry Christmas Everyone! Thanks Ryan for these forums and all you and your team do for all of us. I am with sidsid, i know whats on your wish list and it is on mine too! Merry Christmas to all of RunUO and all of the people who list here in the forums. I give thanks for all the help i have recieved here (You too Phantom), and wish every one a Very prosperous New Year and may all our dreams come true!

12-22-2005, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
mogbert Forum Novice Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Age: 27 Posts: 308	Whatever Im from Canada and we seem to have the same problem north of the border and we are closer to santa then you guys. seriously though im not christian but the whole merry christmas thing is the way it should be. north america was conquered by white christians. not to be racist thats not what im saying,. alot of the people that are against the merry christmas are whitey that are atheist or agnostic. frankly im agnostic and i dont really care about the merry christmas arguement. we live in the free world. which is founded on christian principles. people trying to force the happy holidays argument are facist. its a free country no one is forcing anyone to celebrate but when you immigrate to the country you should have an understanding that it is a christian country and try to have a little bit of understanding for our culture. after all the long and trying process of incorperating immigrants into our society is a long one and we show the tolerance needed to accomplish this. i meen im not trying to say i dissrespect other cultures but if i moved to iraq or china i would not try to force people to change there culture to accomidate mine. if ive offended anyone, then your missing the point of what im saying. but i will completely understand if you clear my post ryan. i understand you may not want to start this debate. anyway merry christmas. and to all others hi.

12-22-2005, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Serp The noob formerly known as Jakob Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 316	Ho, ho, ho!

12-22-2005, 11:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
WarAngel Account Terminated Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 3,954	I know it's not just Christian, but people are trying to replace Christmas because it is Christian, and they are replacing it with a phrase which also has a root which is Christian.

12-22-2005, 11:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Halfsite Forum Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 43 Posts: 34	Everyone have a safe and healthy one...

12-22-2005, 11:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Storm33229 Forum Expert Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arizona Age: 18 Posts: 3,188	Merry Christmas!!! man i hope i spelt that right woot just checked! i did Again Merry Christmas and Happy Newyears!!! cough same is on my wish list Thx for whatcha done RunUO Team

12-23-2005, 12:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Shard Admin Adam Forum Novice Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 37 Posts: 232	Merry Christmas all...may we eat, drink and be merry...

12-23-2005, 01:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
milva Forum Novice Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 292	I would like to wish All A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And to Thank Runuo and The Team!

12-23-2005, 01:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
bzk90 Master of the Internet Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nevada Age: 18 Posts: 6,630	Iv'e had enough with the pc bs concerning christmas, it makes me wonder if saying xmas is also considered non pc (since its pronounced ex mas and not crissmas (as in a crisscross) owell, happy christmas, enjoy the eggnog with nutmeg and your other favorite drinks, after the 25 ill make a thread so we can all converse about the day at hand and what we were given/gave. take a break from runuo ryan, and have a jolly time (make sure to tell santa you need new keyboards for your devs (im sure their current ones are pretty worn ;/) __________________ Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you. - Aldous Huxley In order to be effective truth must penetrate like an arrow - and that is likely to hurt. - Wei Wu Wei Let men gain wisdom - or buy a rope - Antisthenes

12-23-2005, 04:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
evil lord kirby Account Terminated Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Titusville PA Age: 26 Posts: 975	Merry Christmas and happy holidays from me as well

12-23-2005, 05:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Halfsite Forum Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 43 Posts: 34	Darke 456 Just a few articles. If you do a search on the internet you will find more. Click for Article: http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles...e.asp?ID=16091 http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=14553 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3320237.stm

12-23-2005, 12:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
Ankhesentapemkah Forum Expert Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 344	I'm not a fan of Christmas, due to the commercial exploitation fest that it has become, but that's no reason to censor it. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

12-23-2005, 02:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
TMSTKSBK Master of the Internet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NC/NC State Univ Age: 23 Posts: 16,424	Merry Christ Mass...or Christmas if you want the shortened version. With a capital C. //is American and Christian, too :P. Presbyterian, to be specific. Safe travels to anyone hittin' the road or the air in the next few days. Here's to RunUO in '06! __________________ Goodbye, folks. Last edited by TMSTKSBK; 12-23-2005 at 02:30 PM.

12-23-2005, 02:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
bzk90 Master of the Internet Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nevada Age: 18 Posts: 6,630	wow seems like just yesterday we hit the big 2k ;/ soon enough we will be in 2049 and partying up on the end of the world __________________ Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you. - Aldous Huxley In order to be effective truth must penetrate like an arrow - and that is likely to hurt. - Wei Wu Wei Let men gain wisdom - or buy a rope - Antisthenes

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