 intentionally inflammatory, etc., I'll minus it.
Truth be told, if the whole thing can be stopped without a ban, I'm fine with that. That would probably even be preferable. To me this forum is a place to come for fun because I love these games, and I think it's awesome that there are other people here who love that kind of thing as much as I do. Personally, I'd like for this to just be a fun place to come to and talk about the games, design scenarios, and discuss our results. Let's keep it that way!
Then why did you take the time to + 422 of your posts?
I thought I was the only one to notice this. I've + a number of Patine's posts just to balance things as it really isn't fair.
Definitly. The reputation thing has gotten out of hand. It has really taken a downturn.
It is also sad to see great scenario creators get hacked by someone with nothing else to do but use the button negatively.
270_admin... I'd advise abolishing the reputation button if possible. It has created a scam of enormous proportions in this forum where people hack other people who have to bump themselves back up just to get back.  If you can't abolish the reputation button for software reasons, at least reprimand or kick out whoever is intentionally slamming participants in the Canadian forums etc for NO REASON.&gt;A standing army only becomes obsolete when there's no opposing military force

Yep. One could argue for how large or extensive said standing Military force would need to be, but overall at the end of the day, just like for many other counties, a standing Army is needed. 

So yeah, in response with many others, I can respect the dangers those who join the military face, and the necessity of some of their jobs and abilities, without at the same time worshipping them and praising them to be above others who may also do important things in society. That respect and even admiration is understandable.Shep Hyken interviews Carla Guzzetti, Senior Vice President for Experience and Product Messaging at Extreme Networks. She shares how companies can design a better experience, in B2B and B2C industries, by focusing on the individual needs of their customers and employees.
Diversity is key to delivering a quality customer experience. Your customers come from various backgrounds, cultures, and pain points. The companies’ responsibility is to match the differences by building localization (understanding what their customers need) into their strategy, communication, and overall experience.
Whether you are in the B2B or B2C space, think of the end consumer. The customers using the products must have an experience that feels customized, localized, and meaningful.
When investing in new technology, the top consideration for businesses must be to make customers feel like they are being cared for. Innovation doesn’t need to be sexy. It needs to address a need. Often, simple innovations such as making billing more scalable or the capability to understand your customers’ needs based on their previous purchases and interactions can be more impactful to their overall experience.
Employees and customers are the same people. A business can only be successful if their needs are addressed appropriately. Employees must be empowered, and customers should feel like they are being cared for.
The product that you have should make your customers’ lives better. But the experience you deliver should make doing business with you better than your competition.
There is no B2B in CX. No matter what industry your company is in, in the end, you are still dealing with human beings and should have the human experience in mind. Your B2B clients will still compare you to the best experience they have had with their favorite brands from any industry.
Plus, Shep and Carla talk about how innovation can sometimes cause difficulties for employees and how businesses can support them when taking on new technology. Tune in!
Carla Guzzetti leads the in-product design, user research, user enablement, and product marketing for Extreme Networks as the Senior Vice President, Experience and Product Messaging. She believes in creating meaningful experiences for Extreme Networks’ buyers and end users.
Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.
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Graham Potter's Brighton side take on Leeds United on Sunday but before that fixture, here are a few things Sussex Live spotted in their latest training session
Carl Rushworth of Brighton and Hove Albion has returned from a loan spell at Walsall (Image: Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Brighton have their final away fixture of the Premier League season as they take on lowly Leeds United on Sunday.
Albion have the fifth-best record on the road this term, with 28 points from 18 matches. Only league leaders Manchester City, FA Cup finalists Chelsea, quadruple-chasing Liverpool, and Antonio Conte's Tottenham have edged the Seagulls in this regard.
The Sussex side sit ninth in the division whereas the Yorkshire outfit are 18th and they have the third-worst record at home in the league, too. Ahead of this upcoming clash, Graham Potter's men have been put through their paces in training. So, here are a few things Sussex Live spotted in their most recent outing at the Amex Elite Football Performance Centre.
Loanee returns
Carl Rushworth was pictured back with Brighton after a hugely successful loan spell at Walsall. The 20-year-old was named the League Two side's Players' Player of the Season and the Supporters' Young Player of the Season earlier this month.
The goalkeeper, who signed a new deal until the summer of 2025 with Albion in January, racked up 46 appearances in all competitions, keeping 13 clean sheets, and became a fan favourite at the Saddlers.
This caps off a remarkable 12 months for the young stopper, who has been watched by scouts at Barcelona, earned a call-up to the England under-21 squad, and was voted the Seagulls' young player of the year for 2021. For now, he is back with the Seagulls and was pictured with goalkeepers Robert Sanchez, Kjell Scherpen, Tom McGill, and more. A loan further up the footballing pyramid next season makes sense for the youngster, who is quite the talent.
Marc Cucurella was all smiles in Brighton's latest training session, perhaps buoyed by winning the club's Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season awards on Monday night and scoring his first goal for the club in a 4-0 win over Manchester United last Saturday. Leeds fans may think they will be seeing double on Sunday as Albion's travelling fans will don Cucurella-inspired wigs at Elland Road to pay tribute to the Spaniard.
After receiving the accolades, he told the club's website: "It is amazing, not possible in my first season here in this league. Thank you for everyone who voted for me, the teammates and the fans. I understand football means helping the team and running until your legs won’t let you. I think the fans like it if you work hard on the pitch and I thank them for their support. We had two years without fans and the game against Manchester United was a present for them.”
The 23-year-old has been a magnificent signing for the Seagulls since joining from Getafe for £15million. While that is one of the biggest transfer fees in the club's history, most would agree that has been an absolute bargain. The defender has played as a wing-back, a full-back, and a centre-back this season but none of that has phased him. He could heap more misery on Leeds, too.
No new injury concerns
Going by the photos provided by the club of this training session on Wednesday, none of Brighton's players who played against Manchester United were absent. Barring any flare-ups or fresh injuries, Albion are likely to be nearly at full strength for the Leeds clash.
The starting XI for the victory over Ralf Rangnick's side, including Sanchez, Solly March, Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Cucurella, Leandro Trossard, Moises Caicedo, Yves Bissouma, Alexis Mac Allister, Pascal Gross, and Danny Welbeck, were all present.
And backup options, such as Neal Maupay, Adam Webster, Tariq Lamptey, Steven Alzate, Shane Duffy, and Adam Lallana were there as well. Enock Mwepu, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Jakub Moder weren't there due to injury but other than that, it's a strong squad to take to Leeds.
Chance for the youth?
Evan Ferguson made headlines in August 2021 when he made his Brighton debut as a 16-year-old in a 2-0 win away to Championship side Cardiff City. The now 17-year-old has since made his FA Cup debut in a 2-1 win over West Brom in January and then his Premier League bow in a 3-0 loss to Burnley a month later.
However, he has played most of his football for the under-23s this season, where the striker has scored nine goals in 19 games. The Irishman is arguably the poster boy of up-and-coming players at the Sussex side and he may be involved in the squad this