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Topic: parents of magic
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banzibanzibanzi
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posted June 06, 2001 01:54 PM
    
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Originally posted by mageta,the lion_00:
Thanx sicko, I guess ive been having trouble with my dad since my B-Day, my grades came that day and I got grounded, I had no Party, No presents,  I'll try though.
that sucks...
unfortunatly, my parents dont hate me playing magic.. i rarely spend money on them, i just trade off the massive amounts of commons that were given to me for better rares, then i trade them for what i need.
Ive got some friends that dont like the game, but screw them, cause they arent playing, and havent even tried it. i get picked on just like a few of the opthers that have posted here, but i have only reacted once, when the kid thought it would be funny to give my nice sized box a kick across the room, and then start to push me around... the second he layed his hands on me, he was down... the guy ended up getting suspended, and i got off free (which o think i shouldnt have), because he hjit me first...
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mageta,the lion_00
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posted June 06, 2001 02:08 PM
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StriderHry
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posted June 06, 2001 10:01 PM
Hey
Wow. I never thought ppl could be like this. My parents are very kind and considerate ( Sorry). They encourage me to take my hobbies, but they also know that if it's messing up my grades it's gotta go. In the case of Magic my mom got me a box of ( Dont laugh.) Fallen Empires when I first started. Pretty soon, I started to go deeper addiction and stuff. My grades started to get a bit lower ( Went from 4.0 to like 3.2) so my parents bannned magic, and confiscated and burned most of the cards ( BB Serra!!!)
I got kinda ****ed but now that I look back I kinda understand. There were times, that I shoulda done homework that I was online browsing MOTL. When I entered HS I had an Epiphany and somehow sorta perfected my life. My grades are at 4.0, Im getting yoker, etc. etc. Although, i've never been to a tourney, my parents will help me change it. Going to my first FNM next week.
As for your parents problem, I think you should do what I did at one point. I played magic hella, and pulled out with some good *** grades on my Port card.
By the way, can someone help me with a counterrebel SB, and tell me what matchups to be afraid of?
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mageta,the lion_00
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posted June 07, 2001 07:23 AM
Well, I have always gotten good grades, the worst grade I have ever gotten is a B-. my best GPA ever was a 3.906 and my worst was a 3.345. I usually get just under the A honor roll, I cant stand listening to my teachers, I usually get F's on daily work but A's on tests and Quizzes. wierd, Eh??__________________
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jdarrow
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posted June 07, 2001 10:24 PM
 
Hey ya'll,
That really stinks about your magic lives. I used to be that kid who everbody loved to tease, but not for magic or anything.My parents have always encouraged me to have hobbies, and always keep me busy, but not to slack off in school(have never had less than a 3.3). I make honor roll every year. They encourage me to keep playing magic, as it keeps me out of trouble, lets me meet cool people that have the common interest as me, and just have some fun. My parents drive me every Friday, Sunday, and even during the week sometimes(summer mostly) to go to the local card shop. I love this game! Heh, what a NBA ripoff... Oh well, I'm sorry for all ya guys, and you should talk to your parents, you NEVER know what they might say unless you have asked. Jdarrow
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big 4sshole
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posted June 08, 2001 01:15 AM
I don't want to see anything like this from you again. 1 more break of the rules for you, and you're gone.
[Edited 1 times, lastly by *Tedman* on June 08, 2001]
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squizz
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posted June 08, 2001 01:58 AM
big 4sshole: I really hope you enjoyed making that post, 'cause it's going to earn you a huge karma smack.
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underworld dreams
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posted June 08, 2001 02:20 AM
Please do, squizz. And there are more in the general discussion.  As for Mageta... just keep going, buddy.  __________________
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shuad
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posted June 08, 2001 04:34 AM
Mageta,Although it seems like tyrrany, you should remember, that most of the time if your parents are strict, they are trying to look out for your best interest. If they didn't care about you, they would let you do whatever you wanted (as long as it didn't screw up their lives). I think this is important to remember when you are in high school, living under their roof. Parents want the best for you. They know that doing well in school will afford you opportunities in the future, thus they want you to do well. I am 22, I can remember being 17. Parents are always a hassle, they want you to do things their way, it is because your high school years can really effect how your life goes. As far as choosing between spending time doing schoolwork and browsing MOTL (I hope Leshrac forgives me for this) I think that schoolwork will get you farther in life. This is not to say that Magic does not have its place as a hobby or, for the very lucky amongst us, as a profession. I think that you should follow the advice of your parents and do well in school. Now, I put forth that a balance between work and play must be struct in any persons life in order for them to be productive, and that is where Magic belongs. Do well in school, then explain to your father that you are trying to achieve this balance in your life. I like the idea about having him spot check Magic tournaments, he will figure out pretty quickly that nothing illegal or dangerous is going on. I do think that your father is going to prefer that you do schoolwork over playing Magic, but if you show him you are already doing a good job with your schoolwork, then you should be able to spend your free time participating in a perfectly reasonable hobby. Just my perspective, after having to pay my own rent for 3 years. Shuad
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mageta,the lion_00
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posted June 08, 2001 10:29 AM
I dont understand, what did big 4sshole
write, I never read his original post only the 1 edited by tedman. ???__________________
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Urza
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posted June 08, 2001 10:54 AM
Must have been inapropriate Well, I have also had troubles with magic/computer. My parents think the only thing I do in my life is go on this computer and play magic. They think I don't try in school, and if I get a C, they think I am a failure and don't know anything. Yeah, well, it's life. All parents are different, and none can be perfect. As teens, we have to learn to deal with it. Not talking to them dosen't help at all, I have not personally tried it, but talking with them has to be the best solution. I personally can't get enough guts to go say something bad about my father to his face as it will just result in my being punished, which is never good. I never listen to my Mom. All she does is yell, yell, yell. Coming to MOTL often helps me forget about my parents. Sure they aren't the worst, but they definitely arent the best. Once we all grow up & move out, we will probably realize that they did things for a reason, but I don't think I will recognize that at this day in age. I sincerely hope your troubles with your parents get better. As summer is here, I won't be spending my time here at home. That way I won't hear the relentless "Get off The Computer", "Go Outside and Play Basketball", etc. Well, good luck to you __________________
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reinhart
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posted June 09, 2001 12:35 AM
the blatant contradictions of parents amazes me:1. If you make a single mistake "we better take away the magic cards so u're not distracted" 2. And if you do well "we better take away the magic cards so you dont get distracted" so basically the only way i have figured out is wait until the next time they tell u that "you're addicted to magic" and tell them "nah i stopped wasting my money on magic and now i use it to shoot up. My new friends showed me how to use a syringe and wooo hoooooooooeeeee that cocaine was way more fun than any magic i ever played" I'm sure they'll take the hint. __________________
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squizz
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posted June 09, 2001 10:24 AM
I guess I am somewhat different to the parents that many people mentioned in this post. I taught my children to play Magic and I encourage them to keep playing. Ok, I do have an ulterior motive, I like having a couple of extra opponents, but it gives me a common interest with my children and that can only be a good thing. Except when we fight over who's going to get a certain card Sure I expect them to put schoolwork before Magic, but I would expect them to put school before any other hobby or interest.
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SerraAngel
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posted June 09, 2001 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by reinhart:
the blatant contradictions of parents amazes me:1. If you make a single mistake "we better take away the magic cards so u're not distracted" 2. And if you do well "we better take away the magic cards so you dont get distracted" so basically the only way i have figured out is wait until the next time they tell u that "you're addicted to magic" and tell them "nah i stopped wasting my money on magic and now i use it to shoot up. My new friends showed me how to use a syringe and wooo hoooooooooeeeee that cocaine was way more fun than any magic i ever played" I'm sure they'll take the hint.
I really don't reccomend that. Saying that will only show your parents that you're immature. Acting rational and trying to work out some sort of compromise is your best bet. If that doesn't work, then maybe the crack thing would work, but only use that as a last resort. 
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banzibanzibanzi
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posted June 12, 2001 12:58 PM
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Originally posted by reinhart:
the blatant contradictions of parents amazes me:1. If you make a single mistake "we better take away the magic cards so u're not distracted" 2. And if you do well "we better take away the magic cards so you dont get distracted"
in this case, you do it their way, but, you leave ALL of your good cards in a place only you know where they are!
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mageta,the lion_00
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posted June 12, 2001 01:03 PM
My parents dont care if I have MTG cards, they just dont want me at the shop __________________
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kingkyle3
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posted June 12, 2001 03:06 PM
I can realate too. My parents are fair 50/50. They don't like it that it takes up my life or I spend a lot of money on it but they do like iot cause it keeps me out of trouble and they still take me to cardshops so sometimes I feel lucky sometimes I don't like when they want me to save my money. But saometimes they do ask me if I got any good cards and that makes me feel good. Plus it's a way to get me out of the house too All i have to say is I'll be gone all day playing magig and they take me there in a flash -DA king  __________________
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Yeti Boy
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posted June 14, 2001 06:52 PM
My parents aren't like that, I even taught my dad how to play MTG, and I go to the card shop every Friday at 5 to 9:30 to participate in FNM, my roommate plays also. Whenever I come back they always ask me if I got any good cards and all that. In the summer though I am going to have to go outside more (I am always on the computer). I get picked on at school because I play MTG and they know I don't fight back (even though my mom encourages it sometimes).Good luck anyway. __________________
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Kylock
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posted June 16, 2001 05:23 PM
I really am sorry for all of u people that have such parents and for a brief period mine were like that but now they dont really care....oh and i have played at school and it worked out pretty well after i kicked this one guys for tearing my port.I'll offer you this trade: you don't swear again, and you won't be banned. Deal?
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mageta,the lion_00
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posted June 17, 2001 05:28 PM
When I wrote this article I really didnt exspect such a large response, thanx for the help __________________
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Mr Welkins
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posted June 17, 2001 06:52 PM
My parents dont really care that i plya magic. They didnt like it when i spent a lot of time and money on it, but tehy ddint keep me from my playgroup. They didnt let me buy cards but i coulds till play. But my parents havent really had a big beed with me about it, heck, my dad even plays magic
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TheFireStarter
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posted June 17, 2001 08:56 PM
mageta,the lion_00:
Thanx sicko, I guess ive been having trouble with my dad since my B-Day, my grades came that day and I got grounded, I had no Party, No presents, I'll try though.
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Well, I have always gotten good grades, the worst grade I have ever gotten is a B-. my best GPA ever was a 3.906 and my worst was a 3.345. I usually get just under the A honor roll, I cant stand listening to my teachers, I usually get F's on daily work but A's on tests and Quizzes. wierd, Eh??
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So lets see... You got a 3.3 (B) and they grounded you. I highly advise doing drugs. Thats as bad as coming home, sitting on your dad's lap, then telling him "Daddy, my day was so much fun, ...." . Your parents really have to lighten up on that grades BS. B's will get you into good collages if you also get good test scores. I don't know if your dad wants you to be a rocket scientist or something, but the pre-requisits aren't that friggen high. Also, can't you find a friend that lives by you, and get him to get you out of your house every once in a while to play cards?I have a whole load of friends that I just go and play cards with, and not one of them does drugs or anything. I would tell your dad to let you have a social life, and that you aren't just a perfect brainchild that is going to make him happy when he is in his mid 80's. Tell him you are gonna slap his old-*** into a oldfolks home when he gets to be too old. _ End of my opinion _ ... If its that impossable, then screw it, and start smokeing weed or something.
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posted June 21, 2001 07:35 AM
I kind of know how you feel, all you people that get picked on. I am on the fencing team at our school, wich ammidiatly puts me in the class of nerds. I also have a 'mullet' according to everyone, so it gets chanted whereever i go (including the card shop, by a 40 year old 500 pound smelly guy) My parents are cool about magic though.__________________
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Superbeast
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posted June 21, 2001 05:56 PM
A mere question for all of you young people out there. When did Magic become more imporatant then school? What will magic ever do for you in life? think about it this way:You actually try to do the schoolwork. There is always the weekend for magic. If you can't wait that long you might as well go buy a crackpipe and smoke your cards. Which is going to get you anywhere??? Sure you may be the 1 in a millionth person who becomes a pro, but I doubt it if you are here still. side note: when did the idea that "blowing up the school" made you a bad --- mother ------??? That's ridiculous. And wonder why you get you --- beat? It isn't because you play magic... I will tell you that. Look around see beyond your meager miserable self-indulgent lives. There is a lot more to life then a meaningless card game. Pass the time with it sure... waste your time engulfed in it... HELL NO. P.S. ignore the ramblings above, PlayStation2 withdrawal is setting in while I am online. Hmmm... I may have to go now. I gotta figure out how to fit the PS2 into a crackpipe....
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The Magic Dude
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posted June 22, 2001 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by Superbeast:
A mere question for all of you young people out there. When did Magic become more imporatant then school? What will magic ever do for you in life? think about it this way:You actually try to do the schoolwork. There is always the weekend for magic. If you can't wait that long you might as well go buy a crackpipe and smoke your cards. Which is going to get you anywhere??? Sure you may be the 1 in a millionth person who becomes a pro, but I doubt it if you are here still. side note: when did the idea that "blowing up the school" made you a bad --- mother ------??? That's ridiculous. And wonder why you get you --- beat? It isn't because you play magic... I will tell you that. Look around see beyond your meager miserable self-indulgent lives. There is a lot more to life then a meaningless card game. Pass the time with it sure... waste your time engulfed in it... HELL NO. P.S. ignore the ramblings above, PlayStation2 withdrawal is setting in while I am online. Hmmm... I may have to go now. I gotta figure out how to fit the PS2 into a crackpipe....
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