As one of the new COD5 admins, here is my perspective ...
I started playing on XI about three years ago by chance ... just came across one of the servers and started playing. I had so much fun I constantly played on it and stopped looking for other servers. In my opinion, it was --- and still is -- the best COD5 server out there. About a year later, Beers asked if I was interested in joining the XI community. I've never been a member of an online gaming community and absolutely enjoyed playing here, so I said yes. Recently, I was asked if I was interested in becoming a COD5 admin. Frankly, I was kind of shocked. I've never been an admin, but everything -- the process, responsibilities, etc. were explained in detail. I can tell you one thing ... it's NOT an overnight process. I don't know how admins are considered, but it took two or three weeks to go through the process to become one AFTER you're asked. There's A LOT to learn about being an admin (manuals/rules, software downloads, etc.) that isn't exactly easy for an amateur like me.
Being an admin has in NO way changed my attitude in the game. The ONLY thing I'm doing now is looking for cheaters/hacks and players that violate the posted server rules. By the way, admins can't just immediately kick or ban a player ... there's a procedure to follow. Also, some admins don't have the authority (or even access) to randomly change maps, re-start servers, etc.. I get that and I agree with it. I'm still on XI playing to have FUN.
Many of you know each other in real life. I only know one XI member in real life ... my ex-wife (btw F.U. IceQueenHerb!) ... and I originally pointed her in the direction of XI after becoming a member. Even SHE has met or become real life friends with some XI members, which I think is awesome.
We have so many funny, entertaining, interesting, intelligent, honest and intriguing people playing on XI servers -- both XI members and non-XI members. We also have some regular XI and non-XI players that are assholes, but they generally fit the previous categories as well :).
I'll stop at this point and say that I have no idea what happens behind the big curtain. I just plan to keep playing on XI and have fun, and I encourage everyone else to do the same.
Handjob
Uploaded 05/16/2009
A man walks into a tavern and sees a sign hanging over the bar which reads:
CHEESEBURGER: $1.50
CHICKEN SANDWICH : $2.50
HAND JOB: $1,000.00
Checking his wallet for the necessary payment, he walks up to the bar and beckons to the exceptionally attractive female bartender serving drinks to a meager looking group of farmers.
'Yes?' she inquires with a knowing smile, 'Can I help you?'
'I was wondering,' whispers the man, 'are you the young lady who gives the hand-jobs?'
'Yes,' she purrs, I am.
The man replies, 'Well, wash your hands. I want a cheeseburger.
So, I'm noticing that @XxSNO0PxX 's birthday didn't show up on here... I can understand him for not wanting to tell his age.... he's our "Old-Cupcake" !
So now I'd like to wish you a very happy Birthday SNO0P and I hope it was a great one ! (The wine is for WarAngel and me !)
Merci, thank you all VERY much !!!!
I so love my XI family ! You guys made this day better and made me smile and laugh a lot here and in the games ! lol
I don't understand though why a lot of messages refer to wine... hmm...
So thanks to you all, I'm gonna accept this new "number" (ouch!). After all, like a good wine I can only get better with age right ? lol
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