KMC Discrimination

You mean Canada is a real place? 😕

I always thought it was just a made-up country that only exists in Marvel-land, like Genosha or Gotham City in DC-World... You mean there is an actual real place, that actually really exists, where they make great superheroes and then run out of material half-way through and send them out in the world anyway, even though they now have the Little People version of a superhero?

Wait, don't they have two somewhat well-known vertically-challenged superheroes? And isn't Northstar famous for being the first superhero with an openly "alternative lifestyle"?

Are you sure Canda is real, and not just a made-up place? And if it is real, why would you ever admit to being Canadian? 😛

The following is extremely funny, but please don't read if you easily take offence in religious matters:

Why Can't I Own a Canadian? http://www.humanistsofutah.org/2002/WhyCantIOwnACanadian_10-02.html

Originally posted by Dreampanther
You mean Canada is a real place? 😕

I always thought it was just a made-up country that only exists in Marvel-land, like Genosha or Gotham City in DC-World... You mean there is an actual real place, that actually really exists, where they make great superheroes and then run out of material half-way through and send them out in the world anyway, even though they now have the Little People version of a superhero?

Wait, don't they have two somewhat well-known vertically-challenged superheroes? And isn't Northstar famous for being the first superhero with an openly "alternative lifestyle"?

Are you sure Canda is real, and not just a made-up place? And if it is real, why would you ever admit to being Canadian? 😛

Originally posted by bigbran
F*ck you....

😐

Nice comeback.

Originally posted by The Pict
I'm not English, and sarcasm isn't lost on the Brits We're the masters of it.

Now chill out and try not to get so defensive over a joking comment.

possibly, I should say this more clearly:

I have been being sarcastic

Everyone agrees it's the prettiest place in north america. Good people, good government and HORRIBLE food. I mean, shit. They basically deepfry fat and cover it with ranch dressing. That whole country probably has diabetes or heart disease.

Originally posted by Dreampanther
Nice comeback.

Originally posted by long pig
Everyone agrees it's the prettiest place in north america. Good people, good government and HORRIBLE food. I mean, shit. They basically deepfry fat and cover it with ranch dressing. That whole country probably has diabetes or heart disease.

I don't know if it's discrimination, but it's a US comics board (only US comics are know and discussed here). What you expect ? Respect for others ? You have NEVER read Marvel, he ?

For US citizen, canada are the rednecks of the rednecks. You are a little country who no really need them, have more natural ressources (that REALLY the wrong thing to do when your foreigners are US 😉 ), speak French (the horror !) have a strong population of amerindians and LET THEM have powers (US citizen can't understand that), and have some "states" that are more rich than the richest US states.

More : You had a war with them... and they have lost.

I'm French. And i don't see French comics discussed here. I don't see Japan comics (who have a LOT of super-powered characters). Don't see italians.

It's First Marvel.
Second DC.
Third independant US, and only US, editors.

That's all.

You need to know that for US super-heroes editors, writers and readers, comics are, and are ONLY, super-heroes (it's always stated in no-US essays on super-heroes). And for them, there are super-heroes only in USA.

That's all.

I don't think this is discrimination. But on a board where we talk at 99,9999 % Marvel and DC things, don't expect others Canadian characters than Alpha Flight and Woverine, even if they don't are the most know "canadian" superheroes in Canada (it's probably Captain Canuck).

Originally posted by DDurand
I don't know if it's discrimination, but it's a US comics board (only US comics are know and discussed here). What you expect ? Respect for others ? You have NEVER read Marvel, he ?

For US citizen, canada are the rednecks of the rednecks. You are a little country who no really need them, have more natural ressources (that REALLY the wrong thing to do when your foreigners are US 😉 ), speak French (the horror !) have a strong population of amerindians and LET THEM have powers (US citizen can't understand that), and have some "states" that are more rich than the richest US states.

More : You had a war with them... and they have lost.

I'm French. And i don't see French comics discussed here. I don't see Japan comics (who have a LOT of super-powered characters). Don't see italians.

It's First Marvel.
Second DC.
Third independant US, and only US, editors.

That's all.

You need to know that for US super-heroes editors, writers and readers, comics are, and are ONLY, super-heroes (it's always stated in no-US essays on super-heroes). And for them, there are super-heroes only in USA.

That's all.

That is the BIGGEST pile of BS i've ever read.

I love Canada. Does that help?

I don't like Smurphs, especially spunky ones. 😐

😛

Originally posted by DDurand
I don't know if it's discrimination, but it's a US comics board (only US comics are know and discussed here). What you expect ? Respect for others ? You have NEVER read Marvel, he ?

For US citizen, canada are the rednecks of the rednecks. You are a little country who no really need them, have more natural ressources (that REALLY the wrong thing to do when your foreigners are US 😉 ), speak French (the horror !) have a strong population of amerindians and LET THEM have powers (US citizen can't understand that), and have some "states" that are more rich than the richest US states.

More : You had a war with them... and they have lost.

I'm French. And i don't see French comics discussed here. I don't see Japan comics (who have a LOT of super-powered characters). Don't see italians.

It's First Marvel.
Second DC.
Third independant US, and only US, editors.

That's all.

You need to know that for US super-heroes editors, writers and readers, comics are, and are ONLY, super-heroes (it's always stated in no-US essays on super-heroes). And for them, there are super-heroes only in USA.

That's all.

I don't think this is discrimination. But on a board where we talk at 99,9999 % Marvel and DC things, don't expect others Canadian characters than Alpha Flight and Woverine, even if they don't are the most know "canadian" superheroes in Canada (it's probably Captain Canuck).

Yo frog go to another board then. We all might feel beter. Our Canadion friend can stay know.

Originally posted by grey fox
That is the BIGGEST pile of BS i've ever read.

yes, yes it is

Wow. the "frog" name. And you, my anglo-saxon friends, ask why the world don't like you ? You dare ask ?

If i write "bullshit", try to argument. Yes, just try. If you can.

Or, it's just you racist heart who heard "french" ? Hey, sorry, men. Have freedom fries cookie.

The following does not compute:

1: your bullshit
2: your crap
3: your nonsense
4: your garbage
5: your Frenchisms.

Originally posted by SpunkySmurph
Ok... I've finally had enough.

During my time spent on KMC, it's become blatantly clear to me that there is an abundance of discrimination.

Not racial, age or sexist discrimination. It's actually cultural, and apparently geographical.

Everybody on here seems to have a grudge... against Canada.

Apparently we get a bad name from the two Canadian-based themes around here.

First, is, obviously, Wolverine. For some reason he's always refferred to as a 'five foot two hairy canadian'. The 'Canadian' is always added in. As if it adds to his least of bestial perverseness. Couldnt you people come up with a better adjective then 'Canadian'? Like, 'walking plot device', 'human cutlery' or even 'mutant' (Though I don't like the last one as much as mine)

Secondly, theres Alpha Flight. The main problem with these people is that they're known for the fact that know one knows about them. Except for Mungi. Who, despite his valiant efforts, hasn't even gotten a person to remember most of the names of the actual people in it.

Is that it? Or is there something more personal that you all harbor against my country? Did we win the 'Coldest Piece of Inhabited Land' award, and you were runner up?

canadian We have plenty to offer. You're all just jealous.

Canada, and it's amazingly powerful superheros trump the majority of the small-time heroes out there.

Respect Canada!

Well Alpha Flight have always been one of my favourite super heroes belive it or not. Im blantantly biased towards them

Originally posted by Psyquis52
Personally I'm a big fan of Canada. They given us some awesome comedians.

John Candy for instance (may he rest in peace)

.....and actors. Dan Akroyd is from Canada, you know Ghostbusters, Blues Brothers...

Originally posted by DDurand
Wow. the "frog" name. And you, my anglo-saxon friends, ask why the world don't like you ? You dare ask ?

If i write "bullshit", try to argument. Yes, just try. If you can.

Or, it's just you racist heart who heard "french" ? Hey, sorry, men. Have freedom fries cookie.

We don't feel like wasting our intelligence on obviously dumber people.

Like us ? What the hell do you think I am ? American ?

Racist ? I am not racist I just don't like you.

Originally posted by Dinalfos
The following does not compute:

1: your bullshit
2: your crap
3: your nonsense
4: your garbage
5: your Frenchisms.

Originally posted by DDurand

If i write "bullshit", try to argument. Yes, just try. If you can.

I guess if you are begging for someone to....

Originally posted by DDurand
I don't know if it's discrimination, but it's a US comics board (only US comics are know and discussed here). What you expect ? Respect for others ? You have NEVER read Marvel, he ?

This isn't an argument. This is a biased generalization of how Americans behave on the internet. And it is wrong. As a Canadian I have been nothing but welcomed here, and nationality is certainly the last thing that has ever mattered when socializing on these boards.

As to the Marvel comment, they have a broad array of characters that are based out of many other nations, including Europe (soon to be France) and Africa. They also have numerous characters from other parts of the world.

Why is it based in America, well, thats where their money comes from. They don't hate you, you just aren't their sugar daddy.

Originally posted by DDurand
For US citizen, canada are the rednecks of the rednecks. You are a little country who no really need them, have more natural ressources (that REALLY the wrong thing to do when your foreigners are US 😉 ), speak French (the horror !) have a strong population of amerindians and LET THEM have powers (US citizen can't understand that), and have some "states" that are more rich than the richest US states.

Compared with all other nations, or even unions of nations, canada and america have a FANTASTIC relationship. It is to our benefit to have such strong economical ties with them, and really, they dont care about natives and the french.

What have the real issues been between american and Canada? Softwood lumber tarrifs, Medical and farm subsidies, gay marrige and pot legalization. WOW, we must really hate eachother. look at them discriminate against us.

Originally posted by DDurand

More : You had a war with them... and they have lost.

ok, that was 200 years ago, we have all mostly moved on since then

oh, and we compleatly burnt the crap out of their white house 🙂🙂

Originally posted by DDurand
I'm French. And i don't see French comics discussed here. I don't see Japan comics (who have a LOT of super-powered characters). Don't see italians.

I wonder why this is...

oh wait, french comics aren't popular enough to SELL in america, so you are critiszing people of not knowing something they have no legal access to, and hold on... PEOPLE IN AMERICA DONT SPEAK FRENCH.

Well, I guess it is highly racist of me to not know both of the Chinese dialects and keep up with the nuances of a localized niche publication genre in a foreign country.

Ive seen people discuss polish and hungarian heroes here, and Marvel india isnt all that rare. You are compleatly out to lunch with this one.

And Japanese comics have their own boards here.

Originally posted by DDurand
It's First Marvel.
Second DC.
Third independant US, and only US, editors.

That's all.

wow, what an excellent and provocative point. hmmmm, well, I am a Man-Thing fan, and nobody here talks about him...

This could be either because they dont know him, because they dont like him, or because they are prejudice against the idea of a swamp creature in general.

my bet is on the illogical prejudice (and for the brits, this last set of points has been sarcasm).

Originally posted by DDurand
You need to know that for US super-heroes editors, writers and readers, comics are, and are ONLY, super-heroes (it's always stated in no-US essays on super-heroes). And for them, there are super-heroes only in USA.

That's all.

When have you tried to write something about non US heroes that wasn't allowed?

I'd understand if people dont speak your language or know of heroes popular in other countries, but there is nothing stopping you from making a respect thread about them. Hell, post some french scans of good issues or whatever, I'll try to read it.

LOL, ill get my bilingual girlfriend to read them too me 🙂

Originally posted by DDurand
I don't think this is discrimination. But on a board where we talk at 99,9999 % Marvel and DC things, don't expect others Canadian characters than Alpha Flight and Woverine, even if they don't are the most know "canadian" superheroes in Canada (it's probably Captain Canuck).

ok, good, we understand its not discrimination... now we need a discussion of microeconomics 😛

and wolverine is the most popular Canadian hero, probably in Canada also. Captain Canuck (isnt it Johnny Canuck?) is a joke for the most part. We only recognize it nationally because it was created and published by a canadian company.

Oh ya, Superman was created by a Canadian iirc

Originally posted by inamilist
I guess if you are begging for someone to....

This isn't an argument. This is a biased generalization of how Americans behave on the internet. And it is wrong. As a Canadian I have been nothing but welcomed here, and nationality is certainly the last thing that has ever mattered when socializing on these boards.

As to the Marvel comment, they have a broad array of characters that are based out of many other nations, including Europe (soon to be France) and Africa. They also have numerous characters from other parts of the world.

Why is it based in America, well, thats where their money comes from. They don't hate you, you just aren't their sugar daddy.

Compared with all other nations, or even unions of nations, canada and america have a FANTASTIC relationship. It is to our benefit to have such strong economical ties with them, and really, they dont care about natives and the french.

What have the real issues been between american and Canada? Softwood lumber tarrifs, Medical and farm subsidies, gay marrige and pot legalization. WOW, we must really hate eachother. look at them discriminate against us.

ok, that was 200 years ago, we have all mostly moved on since then

oh, and we compleatly burnt the crap out of their white house 🙂🙂

I wonder why this is...

oh wait, french comics aren't popular enough to SELL in america, so you are critiszing people of not knowing something they have no legal access to, and hold on... PEOPLE IN AMERICA DONT SPEAK FRENCH.

Well, I guess it is highly racist of me to not know both of the Chinese dialects and keep up with the nuances of a localized niche publication genre in a foreign country.

Ive seen people discuss polish and hungarian heroes here, and Marvel india isnt all that rare. You are compleatly out to lunch with this one.

And Japanese comics have their own boards here.

wow, what an excellent and provocative point. hmmmm, well, I am a Man-Thing fan, and nobody here talks about him...

This could be either because they dont know him, because they dont like him, or because they are prejudice against the idea of a swamp creature in general.

my bet is on the illogical prejudice (and for the brits, this last set of points has been sarcasm).

When have you tried to write something about non US heroes that wasn't allowed?

I'd understand if people dont speak your language or know of heroes popular in other countries, but there is nothing stopping you from making a respect thread about them. Hell, post some french scans of good issues or whatever, I'll try to read it.

LOL, ill get my bilingual girlfriend to read them too me 🙂

ok, good, we understand its not discrimination... now we need a discussion of microeconomics 😛

and wolverine is the most popular Canadian hero, probably in Canada also. Captain Canuck (isnt it Johnny Canuck?) is a joke for the most part. We only recognize it nationally because it was created and published by a canadian company.

Oh ya, Superman was created by a Canadian iirc

I f**king love that guy now.