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Dreikki · May 30, 2007, 01:51 PM // 13:51

OR TWIN TOWERS MEMORIAL DAY, YEAHHH

I've seen enough of these threads and I'm tired of this suggestion. Why would we celebrate one country's independence day but not another country's?
There are currently 193 states recognized by the U.N, so why shouldn't we celebrate them all?

goober1973 · May 30, 2007, 02:00 PM // 14:00

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Originally Posted by Soul of the Scythe

I am 100% Irish and I "celebrate" St. Patty's Day.

If that were so you would know it's Paddy not Patty

St. Patricks Day is not only recognised, but celebrated in many countries (America more than anywhere else, even here in Ireland) much like the Chinese New Year thus covering it's "international appeal". Heck, even here the first picture is not from Ireland but Chicago

Reinfire · May 30, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05

A-net should hold a queensday event on april 30, where Lions Arch will be all orange :P

Allthough no sane person would spend his/her queensday behind a comp

JeniM · May 30, 2007, 02:38 PM // 14:38

big list of events but no English ones

St Patricks Day - New drops big party whoo
St Georges Day - St who? GRR would a few sheilds Red and White with a dragon on of been that hard

I am slightly jelous of the patriotism in the US as our (englands) national holiday went by in real life without notice ( i had my flag in window

) while just weeks before EVERY pub was giving away funny hats with every 16th guiness

OFFTOPIC : What was independence day? Freedom for the coloured slaves or your treason against the crown?

Neo Nugget · May 30, 2007, 02:54 PM // 14:54

Dragon Festival falls around the same date.

Etta · May 30, 2007, 02:57 PM // 14:57

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Originally Posted by JeniM

What was independence day? Freedom for the coloured slaves or your treason against the crown?

It's the second one, the war against the empire. The civil war came later. And let play together nicely boys & girls, no need to be rude to anyone. Anyway I'm still voting for a Pancake day.

Willow O Whisper · May 30, 2007, 03:06 PM // 15:06

PANCAKE FTW! and please be nice to each other

Hoyt · May 30, 2007, 03:35 PM // 15:35

It was just an innocent question folks, what's with all the hissy fits?
Why is it that so many people jump on the "shame & spit" bandwagon?

It wasn???t as if the OP was demanding that America???s Independence Day be recognized by ANet and the world. He was just curious if he would have another IG ???holiday??? to look forward to in the near future.

I wish folks would pause and try to remember that what this forum is supposed to be about before they post ranting diatribes aimed at belittling others and making themselves feel righteous instead of actually helping each other.

*Steps down from soapbox*

Mmmmm, Pancake Day.

Taala · May 30, 2007, 04:00 PM // 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soul of the Scythe

So your telling me that Chinese New Year IS NOT too Specific to certain country? You just killed your own argument my friend.

Not too specific. It is a public holiday in several countries.

Soul of the Scythe · May 30, 2007, 04:01 PM // 16:01

On a lighter note, Pancake Day FTW!

Commander Ryker · May 30, 2007, 04:31 PM // 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreikki

OR TWIN TOWERS MEMORIAL DAY, YEAHHH

I've seen enough of these threads and I'm tired of this suggestion. Why would we celebrate one country's independence day but not another country's?
There are currently 193 states recognized by the U.N, so why shouldn't we celebrate them all?

That was just wrong. It was a horrific event and it's just @ssholey (I know that's not a word, but it just fits) of you to make light of it.

I am all in favor of celebrating all the other holiday's around the world. Not too sure how anet would like it tho.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etta

It's the second one, the war against the empire. The civil war came later. And let play together nicely boys & girls, no need to be rude to anyone. Anyway I'm still voting for a Pancake day.

Me too!! /signed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoyt

It was just an innocent question folks, what's with all the hissy fits?
Why is it that so many people jump on the "shame & spit" bandwagon?

It wasn???t as if the OP was demanding that America???s Independence Day be recognized by ANet and the world. He was just curious if he would have another IG ???holiday??? to look forward to in the near future.

I wish folks would pause and try to remember that what this forum is supposed to be about before they post ranting diatribes aimed at belittling others and making themselves feel righteous instead of actually helping each other.

*Steps down from soapbox*

Mmmmm, Pancake Day.

Because people are just looking for the slightest little thing in which to flame someone. They are not happy unless they are degrading and calling people names.

Once again, pancake day sounds good to me.

Mournblade · May 30, 2007, 07:40 PM // 19:40

I could go for Pancake Day. The hats would be AWESOME.

Shadow Kurd · May 30, 2007, 08:20 PM // 20:20

If there gonna have a 4th of july event a want a Newroz event, its celebrated in 18 countrys in central asia!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newroz

vergerefosh · May 30, 2007, 08:45 PM // 20:45

Pancake Day!

I had another idea but I forgot whilst reading this

Flaygor · May 30, 2007, 08:50 PM // 20:50

Moderators please shut this thread down. I sick of the rampant nationalism that constantly rears its head on this forum, "my countries better than yours, nah nah nah nah nah".........

Coloneh · May 30, 2007, 08:51 PM // 20:51

there could be a 4th of july event if we had an American continent. if you can find the American continent in GW it might be there. cant find it? thats why we have a canthan new year, so thats no argument.

HawkofStorms · May 30, 2007, 09:17 PM // 21:17

The hillarious thing is, all the people screaming "a.net won't do this cause it's only in America noobs" are the real noobs since a.net ALREADY DID THIS LAST YEAR WITH DRAGONFEST. This thread has run its course. Please close (these threads always ends up being filled with people screaming "America sucks" then a response of "Europe Sucks" and endless flaming from people who aren't even familar with the game lore.)

Yanman.be · May 30, 2007, 09:28 PM // 21:28

He wants July 4th. Dragonfestival!= july 4th. Having a non-ID4 theme on july 4th is fine.

Operative 14 · May 30, 2007, 09:35 PM // 21:35

Good god, this is the most disgusting thread I have ever seen on any forum.

All I was asking was if there WAS an event, possibly leading into an event into the future, I don't see how that makes me a thinkless redneck. I am all for celebrating the major holidays of all nations, be it Australia day, Queens day, or any other nation specific holidays you can rattle off. I said July Fourth becuase it was the only one that I know of. Just as I am sure that most people in other countries don't care/don't know what the Fourth of July is. If any person were to come and ask for their nations holidays to be celebrated, I wouldn't have any problem with it. And I have a sneaking suspicion if I had asked as an Australian for an Australia day event, it wouldn't have turned into a two page rant by all the other members of this forum.

If they were to have an event for the Fourth, the only thing I would ask for would be another chance to build up my stock of fireworks and possibly open the shing jea boardwalk. I'm not asking for redocorating, I'm not asking for the avatar of Uncle sam to open up the independance arenas where we shoot each other with muskets. And quite frankly, I wasn't even asking for anything. I was just wondering if there had been any sort of recognition in the past. Arenanet is an American company by the way, if there is as much rampant hatred for America in this community as is shown by this post, perhaps you should purchase games made in your home countries.

How dare I ask about having another ingame event becuase I like the spirit (And fireworks

) that these events bring. Please any moderator that reads this close this thread, I have gotten my answer one way or another.

And BTW: I love the idea of pancake day, can't wait for maple syrup drops.

Operative 14 · May 30, 2007, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Good god, this is the most disgusting thread I have ever seen on any forum.

All I was asking was if there WAS an event, possibly leading into an event into the future, I don't see how that makes me a thinkless redneck. I am all for celebrating the major holidays of all nations, be it Australia day, Queens day, or any other nation specific holidays you can rattle off. I said July Fourth becuase it was the only one that I know of. Just as I am sure that most people in other countires don't care/don't know what the Fourth of July is. If any person were to come and ask for their nations holidays to be celebrated, I wouldn't have any problem with it. And I have a sneaking suspicion if I had asked as an Australian for an Australia day event, it wouldn't have turned into a two page rant by all the other members of this forum.

If they were to have an event for the Fourth, the only thing I would ask for would be another chance to build up my stock of fireworks and possibly open the shing jea boardwalk. I'm not asking for redocorating, I'm not asking for the avatar of Uncle sam to open up the independance arenas where we shoot each other with muskets. And quite frankly, I wasn't even asking for anything. I was just wondering if there had been any sort of recognition in the past. Arenanet is an American company by the way, if there is as much rampant hatred for America in this community as is shown by this post, perhaps you should purchase games made in your home countries.

How dare I as an American actually ask a question relating to a celebration of America on an international forum. How dare I ask about having another ingame event becuase I like the spirit (And fireworks

) that these events bring. Please any moderator that reads this close this thread, I have gotten my answer one way or another.

AND BTW: I love the idea of pancake day, can't wait for maple syrup drops.

May 30, 2007, 03:35 PM // 15:35	#28
Hoyt Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA,USA...for now.	And this is why there will never be world peace. It was just an innocent question folks, what's with all the hissy fits? Why is it that so many people jump on the "shame & spit" bandwagon? It wasn???t as if the OP was demanding that America???s Independence Day be recognized by ANet and the world. He was just curious if he would have another IG ???holiday??? to look forward to in the near future. I wish folks would pause and try to remember that what this forum is supposed to be about before they post ranting diatribes aimed at belittling others and making themselves feel righteous instead of actually helping each other. Steps down from soapbox Mmmmm, Pancake Day.

May 30, 2007, 01:51 PM // 13:51	#21
Dreikki Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kemi, Finland. Guild: Pirates of the Searing [YoHo] Profession: Mo/	OR TWIN TOWERS MEMORIAL DAY, YEAHHH I've seen enough of these threads and I'm tired of this suggestion. Why would we celebrate one country's independence day but not another country's? There are currently 193 states recognized by the U.N, so why shouldn't we celebrate them all?

May 30, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05	#23
Reinfire Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2006 Location: Amsterdam, NL Guild: The Guild of Cunning Artificiers [ANKH] Profession: W/	A-net should hold a queensday event on april 30, where Lions Arch will be all orange :P Allthough no sane person would spend his/her queensday behind a comp

May 30, 2007, 02:38 PM // 14:38	#24
JeniM Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Profession: W/E	big list of events but no English ones St Patricks Day - New drops big party whoo St Georges Day - St who? GRR would a few sheilds Red and White with a dragon on of been that hard I am slightly jelous of the patriotism in the US as our (englands) national holiday went by in real life without notice ( i had my flag in window ) while just weeks before EVERY pub was giving away funny hats with every 16th guiness OFFTOPIC : What was independence day? Freedom for the coloured slaves or your treason against the crown?

May 30, 2007, 02:54 PM // 14:54	#25
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	Dragon Festival falls around the same date.

May 30, 2007, 03:06 PM // 15:06	#27
Willow O Whisper Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denmark Guild: Knights Of The Sacred Light [KSL] Profession: Me/A	PANCAKE FTW! and please be nice to each other

May 30, 2007, 04:01 PM // 16:01	#30
Soul of the Scythe Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Guild: Higher Order [HO] Profession: D/	On a lighter note, Pancake Day FTW!

May 30, 2007, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#32
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	I could go for Pancake Day. The hats would be AWESOME.

May 30, 2007, 08:20 PM // 20:20	#33
Shadow Kurd Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Scouts of Tyria Profession: P/	If there gonna have a 4th of july event a want a Newroz event, its celebrated in 18 countrys in central asia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newroz

May 30, 2007, 08:45 PM // 20:45	#34
vergerefosh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Englishmen Don't Drink [Tea] Profession: W/R	Pancake Day! I had another idea but I forgot whilst reading this

May 30, 2007, 08:50 PM // 20:50	#35
Flaygor Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	Moderators please shut this thread down. I sick of the rampant nationalism that constantly rears its head on this forum, "my countries better than yours, nah nah nah nah nah".........

May 30, 2007, 08:51 PM // 20:51	#36
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	there could be a 4th of july event if we had an American continent. if you can find the American continent in GW it might be there. cant find it? thats why we have a canthan new year, so thats no argument.

May 30, 2007, 09:17 PM // 21:17	#37
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	The hillarious thing is, all the people screaming "a.net won't do this cause it's only in America noobs" are the real noobs since a.net ALREADY DID THIS LAST YEAR WITH DRAGONFEST. This thread has run its course. Please close (these threads always ends up being filled with people screaming "America sucks" then a response of "Europe Sucks" and endless flaming from people who aren't even familar with the game lore.)

May 30, 2007, 09:28 PM // 21:28	#38
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	He wants July 4th. Dragonfestival!= july 4th. Having a non-ID4 theme on july 4th is fine.

May 30, 2007, 09:35 PM // 21:35	#39
Operative 14 Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Guild: [OOP] Order of the Phoenix I	Good god, this is the most disgusting thread I have ever seen on any forum. All I was asking was if there WAS an event, possibly leading into an event into the future, I don't see how that makes me a thinkless redneck. I am all for celebrating the major holidays of all nations, be it Australia day, Queens day, or any other nation specific holidays you can rattle off. I said July Fourth becuase it was the only one that I know of. Just as I am sure that most people in other countries don't care/don't know what the Fourth of July is. If any person were to come and ask for their nations holidays to be celebrated, I wouldn't have any problem with it. And I have a sneaking suspicion if I had asked as an Australian for an Australia day event, it wouldn't have turned into a two page rant by all the other members of this forum. If they were to have an event for the Fourth, the only thing I would ask for would be another chance to build up my stock of fireworks and possibly open the shing jea boardwalk. I'm not asking for redocorating, I'm not asking for the avatar of Uncle sam to open up the independance arenas where we shoot each other with muskets. And quite frankly, I wasn't even asking for anything. I was just wondering if there had been any sort of recognition in the past. Arenanet is an American company by the way, if there is as much rampant hatred for America in this community as is shown by this post, perhaps you should purchase games made in your home countries. How dare I ask about having another ingame event becuase I like the spirit (And fireworks ) that these events bring. Please any moderator that reads this close this thread, I have gotten my answer one way or another. And BTW: I love the idea of pancake day, can't wait for maple syrup drops.

May 30, 2007, 09:39 PM // 21:39	#40
Operative 14 Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Guild: [OOP] Order of the Phoenix I	Good god, this is the most disgusting thread I have ever seen on any forum. All I was asking was if there WAS an event, possibly leading into an event into the future, I don't see how that makes me a thinkless redneck. I am all for celebrating the major holidays of all nations, be it Australia day, Queens day, or any other nation specific holidays you can rattle off. I said July Fourth becuase it was the only one that I know of. Just as I am sure that most people in other countires don't care/don't know what the Fourth of July is. If any person were to come and ask for their nations holidays to be celebrated, I wouldn't have any problem with it. And I have a sneaking suspicion if I had asked as an Australian for an Australia day event, it wouldn't have turned into a two page rant by all the other members of this forum. If they were to have an event for the Fourth, the only thing I would ask for would be another chance to build up my stock of fireworks and possibly open the shing jea boardwalk. I'm not asking for redocorating, I'm not asking for the avatar of Uncle sam to open up the independance arenas where we shoot each other with muskets. And quite frankly, I wasn't even asking for anything. I was just wondering if there had been any sort of recognition in the past. Arenanet is an American company by the way, if there is as much rampant hatred for America in this community as is shown by this post, perhaps you should purchase games made in your home countries. How dare I as an American actually ask a question relating to a celebration of America on an international forum. How dare I ask about having another ingame event becuase I like the spirit (And fireworks ) that these events bring. Please any moderator that reads this close this thread, I have gotten my answer one way or another. AND BTW: I love the idea of pancake day, can't wait for maple syrup drops.