The reason why the 71 Elite vanity looks like it does

[Rauekat]

wow never have seen tht many thanks in my life lol.....very interesting though!

[kallima]

Anyway, the point of this thread was to get you guys educated on the reasoning behind why STS chose this design for the new 71 vanity. I, for one, like it, its a cool representation of my people, my culture, and my history, all in a game that I love to play. If you have something negative to say about it, be mindful that you're not just bashing on STS, but you're bashing on a culture, MY culture, and that is highly unappreciated.


Mahalo for your time, a hui hou.

-PK

That was indeed a fascinating glimpse into your culture and I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I have to disagree with the last part. Just because some dislike the design doesn't mean we are bashing your culture. I can dislike Chinese food but still hold an immense amount of respect for the Chinese people and culture, it boils down to preference. Tommy Hilfiger or Ralph Lauren are two of the most iconic "American" design houses out there but if I dislike them it doesn't mean I'm bashing on the "Americana" aesthetic, it's just not my aesthetic. I can understand your need to explain and defend the design, but there is a fine line between preference and prejudice. Just throwing that out there.

The ONLY reason I'm putting this out there is that because you are a forum regular, people may be intimidated to say anything out of fear of being brandished a "hater," or intolerant in general.

Again, much respect and love.

[NECROREAPER]

That was indeed a fascinating glimpse into your culture and I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I have to disagree with the last part. Just because some dislike the design doesn't mean we are bashing your culture. I can dislike Chinese food but still hold an immense amount of respect for the Chinese people and culture, it boils down to preference. Tommy Hilfiger or Ralph Lauren are two of the most iconic "American" design houses out there but if I dislike them it doesn't mean I'm bashing on the "Americana" aesthetic, it's just not my aesthetic. I can understand your need to explain and defend the design, but there is a fine line between preference and prejudice. Just throwing that out there.

The ONLY reason I'm putting this out there is that because you are a forum regular, people may be intimidated to say anything out of fear of being brandished a "hater," or intolerant in general.

Again, much respect and love.

Always and point taken. Does the phrase "If you have something negative to say about it," make any difference to what you said?

[kallima]

Always and point taken. Does the phrase "If you have something negative to say about it," make any difference to what you said?

...then don't say anything at all? No, if you are implying that there should be no criticism period, then it doesn't change a thing - constructive criticism is crucial for progress and improvement. And if you create a product, ASK people to give you honest feedback and also can control how that feedback is disseminated, then get insulted because people provided negative (albeit honest) feedback - why not just clarify that all you want is good feedback?

If you took my post as negative, that was never my intent. I saw a later thread that constructively criticized the design and the majority of people just replied with a link to your thread. Is that how the flow of open communication should be received?

In today's politically correct world, even the slightest accusation that someone is "racially/culturally" insensitive is enough to silence them. I was simply saying if someone doesn't like the design then it does NOT mean they are bashing your culture.

[NECROREAPER]

...then don't say anything at all? No, if you are implying that there should be no criticism period, then it doesn't change a thing - constructive criticism is crucial for progress and improvement. And if you create a product, ASK people to give you honest feedback and also can control how that feedback is disseminated, then get insulted because people provided negative (albeit honest) feedback - why not just clarify that all you want is good feedback?

If you took my post as negative, that was never my intent. I saw a later thread that constructively criticized the design and the majority of people just replied with a link to your thread. Is that how the flow of open communication should be received?

In today's politically correct world, even the slightest accusation that someone is "racially/culturally" insensitive is enough to silence them. I was simply saying if someone doesn't like the design then it does NOT mean they are bashing your culture.

Understood, and I didn't take your post negatively, and no offense was taken.

Perhaps I should rephrase that last sentence.

[AHarvey13]

Interesting... Always wondered what the vanity was based on.

[RioMage]

Learn something new every day.

[Otahaibab]

wow....
I have just been motivated to cap because now i know the reason i want to be of the highest rank!

[Cruis]

Insteresting!

... It's still ugly...

[Unxtoxic]

Hawaii pride lol

[cookiez]

Sweet

[Imsebastiaanl]

Lol nice

[McBain]

I certainly appreciate the background behind the new elite helm, but the volcano helm was still better IMO, and if I'm not mistaken volcanoes are a pretty important part of Hawaiian culture as well.

BRING BACK THE VOLCONUT!!!!1

[Anisaabecad]

I respect this and really like the idea of the helm maybe different colors be better ;D

[Nihiliste]

I regret getting 71. But then again, they took two days to make this.

[razurblade]

awesome u are one smart pumpkin

[Subscriber]

awesome u are one smart pumpkin

Lol. . .

[NECROREAPER]

Lol. . .

Trolol..lol...lololol?

[Scar9612]

Loved your post

[Running Pear]

I'm glad you posted this kind of thing, being from Hawaii, its really nice for people to acknowledge the culture!