Here I've given you a very wide list of terms, all the applicable ones taken from the definitions you have provided above. I'll even give you a simple questioning system requiring only one word answers so you don't get further confused when given the whole English language to respond with, simply respond; yes/no/ignorant.
'Combination' ...are Powers and SCUM combined? (with a 500 member limit i think it would be pretty obvious if we were).
'Alliance' ...are Powers and SCUM allied? (nope).
'Union' ...are Powers and SCUM united? (i suppose very tenuously yes, we do have a common cause).
'Arrangement' ...is there an arrangement between Powers and SCUM? (not that i know of, and I'm co-duke of Powers).
'Joining' ...is there a joining between Powers and SCUM? (again pretty obvious if we were with a 500 member limit).
So here we can see, of the five definitions you gave Powers and SCUM only fit into the bracket of a coalition once and then it's an extremely loose fit. Though I'm sure you're quite used to a loose fit xmach I myself prefer to satisfy any requirements completely. :icon_wink: An ambiguous 20% without proof is certainly no grounds for your accusations, evidence is a lovely thing.
Really, is that the best you got? Taking individual words and narrowly defining each to fit your definition? Thats the lamest thing i've ever seen. You didn't even use dictionary definitions, you took YOUR SPIN on what you think those words mean as though thats a valid argument.
Here lets see what the dictionaries say, since thats your preferred argument style:
Combination has a hundred different definitions, its a very broad term, theres locker combinations, food combinations, Clothing combinations, they all are a result of Different things being put together for a singular outcome, they do not need to be MERGED to be a combination. Is a 3 punch combination = 1 large punch ? Your argument/definition MAKES NO SENSE, Combination has no singular meaning, and so your tribes are in a COMBINATION, If PSP was a combo player, one would be the fish, one would be the chips, and one would be the beer (you can't have fish n' chips without beer), would you only consider a Fish n' Chips a combo if the fish and chips were smashed together into one glob that was then blended together with a beer in a blender? Sounds yummy!
Here lets see what the dictionaries say, since thats your preferred argument style:
al⋅li⋅ance [uh-lahy-uhns] Show IPA
–noun 1. the act of allying or state of being allied.
2. a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
3. a merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states, or organizations
Synonyms:
1. association; coalition, combination, bloc; partnership; affiliation. Alliance, confederation, league, union
all mean the joining of states for mutual benefit or to permit the joint exercise of functions. An alliance may apply to any connection entered into for mutual benefit.
** You have a merging of interests with pro and scum, the extermination of nerd**
un⋅ion [yoon-yuhn] Show IPA
–noun 1. the act of uniting two or more things.
2. the state of being united.
3. something formed by uniting two or more things; combination.
4. a number of persons, states, etc., joined or associated together for some common purpose: student union; credit union.
** You are associated with pro and scum as all 3 of you are war'ing the same tribe, and you share an alliance with pRo, so if you want you can just call yourselves the PP coalition, by your own definition you are ALLIED to pRo **
ar⋅range⋅ment [uh-reynj-muhnt]
–noun 1. an act of arranging;
state of being arranged.
2. the manner or way in which things are arranged: a tactful arrangement of the seating at dinner.
** Whether planned or not, you 3 are ARRANGED against NERD, therefor you are in ARRANGEMENT, Nothing in the definition REQUIRES it to have been planned ahead of time**
And finally,
join [join] Show IPA
–verb (used with object) 1.
to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple.
2.
to come into contact or union with: The brook joins the river.
3.
to bring together in a particular relation or for a specific purpose, action, etc.; unite: to join forces against the smugglers.
4.
to become a member of (an organization, party, etc.): to join a club.
5. to enlist in (one of the armed forces): to join the Navy.
6. to come into the company of; meet or accompany: I'll join you later.
7.
to participate with (someone) in some act or activity: My wife joins me in thanking you for the gift.
8. to unite in marriage.
9.
to meet or engage in (battle, conflict, etc.): The opposing armies joined battle.
10.
to adjoin; meet:
**There's 7 out of 10 definitions for Join(ing) that PSP falls into. ***
So 5 of your claims, 5 definitions (4 from dictionaries) proving PSP is a group, union, coalition, in virtually every sense of the meanings. Now accept the fact that COALITION is the acceptable terminology for what your group is in TW and cut the semantics bullcrap.
