Originally Posted by Fish #641

It's also not a real ribbon. It's not a big deal ...this is our own form of showing someone's service.

Originally Posted by JimmyTwoHand

The tactical and strategic application of textile accoutrements is a constantly underrated part of battle.

Originally Posted by WhiskeySix

wow! dude, why all the ribbon angst?



didn't you know?

Originally Posted by Doktor Goku

The difference here is that the white coat signifies completing an incredible amount of real work, dedication, and service to other patients- other real human beings, helping enhance their lives, and, in many cases, both saving and delivering their lives. The white coat is the uniform of somebody who you can trust (or at least should be able to :P) to do what's right for you- to upkeep your health. It's like a firefighter's coat and helmet, or a police officer's uniform.

These ribbons signify one particular playing style in an internet game.

Assuming that it's an "honorable" and "proper" and "mature" playing style, then one can assume that it's respectable to play in that style. Awesome! The reputation should spread on its own, without having to post specific pictures on one's signature in an internet forum to show others that they should give the player respect.



Really? You're in the military? Awesome! What was your accomplishment in the military? Is that ribbon regarding the TG vs. TFR match? You helped defend our nation, serving honorably, protecting life here and elsewhere, thereby earning a ribbon for distinguished service... by playing a game online? "Oh, wait..."

Real people earn real ribbons every day for real service saving real people's lives. Comparing internet forum pictures to that seems- just a bit- inappropriate.

Hey, look! I've got one now, too!