I don't get these types much either, but I tend to visit even scary psychological places. It helps understand other people a bit. Sometimes people really fight for something mostly to prove (mainly to themselves) that they are right rather than to achieve their proclaimed goal. And you can usually tell from the way they present their arguments. Seriously, jumping on the flamebait like that...
but I offer you real-life illustration of _"the math"_ (if you try to explain it to someone who really doesn't understand and wants to):
International sport competition usually limits number of participant from each country, so it's quite common that (just as an example) 6th best Russian figure skater rather represents Moldavia in world championship, because being best in Moldavia is easier the taking 3rd place at worst in Russian qualification. Wait! We need the topic ? :-)

I was talking about the actual conversation. I'd rather not get into it. I just don't feel like talking about that right now. :P
Also, worth noting is that your real world example is no longer viable. (Moldavia is alsoa region, not a country. Half of the region belongs to Romania, my country, and half to the Republic of Moldova)
The Republic of Moldova pretty much cut all their ties to Russia after their former president, who was former KGB officer, lost re-election. Recently (I got no source though, only heard from a friend who still pays attention to Eastern European politics) there was an exchange of words between the presidents of the Republic of Moldova and Russia that didn't "appear" on cameras --> a.k.a. they started insulting each other.

I guess we don't.

A quick bump to help get the thread back on topic.

The original theory behind this giveaway was because I was keen to see the type of games women play. Because it can be annoying getting classed as a casual gamer just because I am a woman and I was keen to see just how many hardcore female gamers there were on GOG. I did not expect much demand for the men to take part, or make it into something its not. I had planned for two giveaways as I thought that the guys would be happy sitting this one out (and vice versa) so I could get a better picture of women gamers, not for any sinister reason, just to meet some fellow gamer girls. Sadly I feel the topics that popped up may have scared some of them away. Which to me is a shame, as the thread had nothing but good intent behind it.

I will include a link back to the OP, for any ladies that join in and want to know what the thread is all about.
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/the_girls_of_gog_giveaway_no_boys_allowed/post1

And just a recap on the general discussion topic of the thread:

Optional discussion:
What are you top 3 game genres and why?

Female gamers are often considered to be just casual gamers, interested only in quick pick-up-and-play games or games with princesses, cute cuddly animals, or sweet romantic stories. I find this kind of attitude to be amusing, as I am quite the opposite, while I do like a good dose of romance and cuddly animals, I prefer my games a little darker and more in-depth and thought-provoking. Because of these inaccurate stereotypes, I was curious to see what the most popular game genres were for the ladies here at GOG.

While the discussion was mainly just asking the women gamers, the guys are also more than welcome to take part in the discussion, if they wish.

I'm late to the party but i just wanted to say thanks for another nice giveaway, ddickinson!

Pfff, 33 pages late. I assume you had a good reason. :P

Don't be so negativ. He is only 13 pages late if you have other settings :D

I had a little gamer moment yesterday that I want to share with you here:
I scored over 2 mil points in "Race The Sun" and was #1 of the PC leaderboard for quite some time. YAY!
(Leaderboard gets reset every 24 hours when the world changes again).
*happy*

That is awesome, congrats! :)

Congratulations on the epic score, and the #1 spot on the PC leaderboard!

I just noticed a fun coincidence: Shortly after publishing my amateur scientific research findings that of up to 70% of female GOG members are self-professed strategy game fans , GOG is now offering a weekend sale with many strategy games at a 70% discount:
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/weekend_promo_strategy_supreme

Happy shopping!

I'm half-expecting someone to popup and tell us how this is statistically unfair to male gamers. :)

Haha, don't jinx it :D

Do you think the percentage will be higher, lower or about the same for the guys? Hopefully we will find out next week during the guys giveaway.

I am just wondering how you're able to keep track of the entries in this giveaway, what with all the boys veering off the discussion to anything and everything. :)

Someone in general or a certain someone? ;-P