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keyshawn · 07-14-2005, 01:22 PM

[here's the inspiration for my writings below]

For the fellow TFP'ers around in NYC, http://www.nygames.net/ has the info on a game of capture the flag going on Tonight, the 14Th, around 7:30 PM, in the West Village.

I'm jealous *insert jealous smilie here*

Damn, Cleveland usually doesn't have anything like this around - hmm...*brainstorming....*

Since this only applies really to NYC'ers, I wasn't sure if I should post this in the NorthEast section, but seeing that the last new post in there was 4 days ago, the needed exposure for people to see it] less than 2.5 hours remain before this begins] in the section isn't really there.

[so, mods feel free to move it if you think it isn't worthy of the general discussion.]
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But on the other hand, this gets me thinking....

Has anyone ever played something random like that before - going to a centralized meeting place [probably cordinated on the internet] and participating in such an activity ? I mean, it's much more prevalent and accepted in USAian society [yeah, I made that up because 'American' encompasses two continents] for kids to meet fellow kids and participate in sports or activities in a loosely organized manner; than it is for adults. There are the night rec leagues where adults play basketball or a more mainstream sport, but the opportunity to play other games [i.e. dodgeball - although this is increasing in popularity in more trendier parts of the U.S.; capture the flag; kickball; and others] aren't really available.
I've occasionally longed to participate in such things [even as an young adult]

After reflecting upon this more, I've realized the internet has helped organize and allow such marginalized sports to become more accesible for adults; but the availability of these activities are usually confined to more trendier areas, where internet usuage is higher than the average, and there's a large pool of young[er] adults willing to participate.

This is inspiring me to maybe do something like this in my town....hmmm.....

catcha back on the flipside with my muses,
will.

07-14-2005, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
keyshawn Psycho	Who wants to play capture the Flag tonight ? [NYC] [here's the inspiration for my writings below] For the fellow TFP'ers around in NYC, http://www.nygames.net/ has the info on a game of capture the flag going on Tonight, the 14Th, around 7:30 PM, in the West Village. I'm jealous insert jealous smilie here Damn, Cleveland usually doesn't have anything like this around - hmm...brainstorming.... Since this only applies really to NYC'ers, I wasn't sure if I should post this in the NorthEast section, but seeing that the last new post in there was 4 days ago, the needed exposure for people to see it] less than 2.5 hours remain before this begins] in the section isn't really there. [so, mods feel free to move it if you think it isn't worthy of the general discussion.] ========================================================== But on the other hand, this gets me thinking.... Has anyone ever played something random like that before - going to a centralized meeting place [probably cordinated on the internet] and participating in such an activity ? I mean, it's much more prevalent and accepted in USAian society [yeah, I made that up because 'American' encompasses two continents] for kids to meet fellow kids and participate in sports or activities in a loosely organized manner; than it is for adults. There are the night rec leagues where adults play basketball or a more mainstream sport, but the opportunity to play other games [i.e. dodgeball - although this is increasing in popularity in more trendier parts of the U.S.; capture the flag; kickball; and others] aren't really available. I've occasionally longed to participate in such things [even as an young adult] After reflecting upon this more, I've realized the internet has helped organize and allow such marginalized sports to become more accesible for adults; but the availability of these activities are usually confined to more trendier areas, where internet usuage is higher than the average, and there's a large pool of young[er] adults willing to participate. This is inspiring me to maybe do something like this in my town....hmmm..... catcha back on the flipside with my muses, will. __________________ currently reading: currently playing :