New Alt - Mr.Machiavellian - what do you think.
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Boy_Wonder_EU,
Posted on: 2009-07-15 20:50 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
Good God no, far easier to disguise your motives as a good guy. 
@Boy Wonder
Quantum Flash - Ill/Kin Controller
Leader of the Legion of Heroes
I guess it depends on how you interpret Machiavelli's writings. Personally I think he's very misunderstood and labelled as 'evil' when he was simply very honest about what power would cost you.
But sure, sounds like a good enough name to me.
@Dante EU - Union Roleplayer and Altisis Victim
The Militia: Union RP Supergroup - www.themilitia.org.uk
You would think so, but I guess the GIRL virus is pretty potent.
@Boy Wonder
Quantum Flash - Ill/Kin Controller
Leader of the Legion of Heroes
A girl virus? 
Is that something like common sense that men can catch?
@Golden Girl
City of Heroes comics and artwork
I apologise - with out reservation or malice.
@Boy Wonder
Quantum Flash - Ill/Kin Controller
Leader of the Legion of Heroes
oooo can we post character concepts now? i got a TON i'ld love to share 
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I think so - this seems to be a character idea thread
@Golden Girl
City of Heroes comics and artwork
Give them an appropriate context............
@Boy Wonder
Quantum Flash - Ill/Kin Controller
Leader of the Legion of Heroes
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A girl virus?
Is that something like common sense that men can catch?
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Wow, tbh. I love this.
I need to get me one of them! ... two.
With the launch of the new booster pack, you might see a lot of male heroes succumbing to the girl virus...
@Dante EU - Union Roleplayer and Altisis Victim
The Militia: Union RP Supergroup - www.themilitia.org.uk
I would say he was just one of the few people who admited it, but then I can be cynical at times
"Well, they found my diary today.
They were appropriately appalled
at the discovery of the eight victims
They're now putting it all together.
Women wrapped in silk
with one leg missing
Eight legs, one body, silk,
spider, brilliant!"
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I guess it depends on how you interpret Machiavelli's writings. Personally I think he's very misunderstood and labelled as 'evil' when he was simply very honest about what power would cost you.
But sure, sounds like a good enough name to me.
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This
Machiavelli was the ultimate pragmatist, and way ahead of his time in terms of political writings. The Prince should be required reading for every school kid!
Thelonious Monk
Indeed. He shows much insight into what we today would call "management".
And the name Mr. Machiavellian could work not despite it gives something of a "fair warning" but because of it. (Although Machiavellil might be misunderstood the adjective machiavellian hardly is. ) Reminds me of Talleyrand: Especially in his later years he was infamous for being a liar and a traitor, but that did not stop him. To the contrary: He used his reputation to catch opponents off guard and mask his real intentions (and deceptions) behind a big smoke screen.
If it has eyes, you can blind it, if it has blood, you can make it bleed, if it has a mouth, you can make it scream.
Machiavellianism is also a term that some social and personality psychologists use to describe a person's tendency to deceive and manipulate others for personal gain.
@Boy Wonder
Quantum Flash - Ill/Kin Controller
Leader of the Legion of Heroes