Other Pirates or Ninjas?

[Avity]

I have found an article that may help the cause of the pirates.
5 Ways Pirates Were Way More Modern Than You Realize


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Pirates wear bandanas as well. More than the ninjas too, I'd wager. Also, I'm assuming ninjas who didn't obey the rules weren't really good ninjas.


So yeah, pirates!

Ninjas wear black bandanas. Aka, goes with practically anything. Not that they ever change from their usual black, of course. Simplicity is key.


By "good" ninjas do you mean morally, ethically, physically, or efficiency-wise good?

 

[Aldur]

Ninjas wear black bandanas. Aka, goes with practically anything. Not that they ever change from their usual black, of course. Simplicity is key.
By "good" ninjas do you mean morally, ethically, physically, or efficiency-wise good?

The kind of ninjas you're describing went on stealth missions, but not all ninjas went on stealth missions. They rarely dressed in black. In fact, some people are debating whether or not they wore dark navy instead as black tends to stand out in the moonlight. Back to my point. Historical ninjas, at least, rarely wore the classic ninja suits because most missions they went on required blending in with the populace. Hiding your face and wearing clothes that stand out, unfortunately, aren't really good at that.


As for what I meant, morality and ethicality, at least in my opinion, weren't a high priority for any of them, as they actively indulged in espionage, murder, and assassinations. I'm gonna take a guess and say that in most scenarios failure was not an option either so if they underperformed physically or otherwise or their moral compass got in their way, they'd either be kicked out, killed or be forced to leave. By good, I guess, I meant good at their job.

 

[Avity]

The kind of ninjas you're describing went on stealth missions, but not all ninjas went on stealth missions. They rarely dressed in black. In fact, some people are debating whether or not they wore dark navy instead as black tends to stand out in the moonlight. Back to my point. Historical ninjas, at least, rarely wore the classic ninja suits because most missions they went on required blending in with the populace. Hiding your face and wearing clothes that stand out, unfortunately, aren't really good at that.
As for what I meant, morality and ethicality, at least in my opinion, weren't a high priority for any of them, as they actively indulged in espionage, murder, and assassinations. I'm gonna take a guess and say that in most scenarios failure was not an option either so if they underperformed physically or otherwise or their moral compass got in their way, they'd either be kicked out, killed or be forced to leave. By good, I guess, I meant good at their job.

I understand that not all ninjas went on stealth missions. However, the poll may very well have been describing the ninjas I was talking about. When I types out my initial answer to the post, I was appealing to a specific stereotype.


I agree that the ninja-dressed-in-all-black stereotype may not be the first picture that pops into everyone's head when the term "ninja" is mentioned, but unfortunately, that's exactly what happened in my case.


Also, due to the fact that I based my answer solely on a stereotype that I imagined, I used the term "black" for the sake of simplicity, and because this poll was asking for my opinion. But I do respect your feedback to my response.


I never expected this single harmless post to attract any attention, and so my wordings were somewhat careless. I do appologize for my insensitivity towards other possibilities and relative facts. But then again, this was a poll intended for personal opinions, and I stated mine.


Don't get me wrong, I did learn quite a few things about ninjas in the way they dress from your reply. My thanks for that.

 

[Dusky]

I think Aldur is just trying to have a friendly debate. c:

 

[Aldur]

I understand that not all ninjas went on stealth missions. However, the poll may very well have been describing the ninjas I was talking about. When I type out my initial answer to the post, I was appealing to a specific stereotype.
I agree that the ninja-dressed-in-all-black stereotype may not be the first picture that pops into everyone's head when the term "ninja" is mentioned, but unfortunately, that's exactly what happened in my case.


Also, due to the fact that I based my answer solely on a stereotype that I imagined, I used the term "black" for the sake of simplicity, and because this poll was asking for my opinion. But I do respect your feedback to my response.


I never expected this single harmless post to attract any attention, and so my wordings were somewhat careless. I do apologize for my insensitivity towards other possibilities and relative facts. But then again, this was a poll intended for personal opinions, and I stated mine.


Don't get me wrong, I did learn quite a few things about ninjas in the way they dress from your reply. My thanks for that.

I'm glad my ramblings managed to help you in some way I didn't really want to change your opinion about the whole ordeal as I am myself biased with pirates and all.


Also, you are correct, the poll didn't mention what "type" of Ninja it was describing so it's more than appropriate to assume most if not all folks will choose based on what they know, which is more or less from their portrayal in the media. And that is completely fine from my perspective, but it won't stop me from trying to sprinkle some true or false facts on top of it.

I think Aldur is just trying to have a friendly debate. c:

I'm definitely not trying to start an argument. This thread is supposed to be for fun. It's just that sometimes I can't help myself

 

[Avity]

I think Aldur is just trying to have a friendly debate. c:

True~ ^-^ I didn't mean to make it seem like an argument though...


My defult is one of defense, I suppose.

 

[Avity]

I'm glad my ramblings managed to help you in some way I didn't really want to change your opinion about the whole ordeal as I am myself biased with pirates and all.
Also, you are correct, the poll didn't mention what "type" of Ninja it was describing so it's more than appropriate to assume most if not all folks will choose based on what they know, which is more or less from their portrayal in the media. And that is completely fine from my perspective, but it won't stop me from trying to sprinkle some true or false facts on top of it.


I'm definitely not trying to start an argument. This thread is supposed to be for fun. It's just that sometimes I can't help myself

I'm sorry if I came off as somewhat hostile! Sooo sorry :[


I just can't help being a little defensive at times... I suppose I should to change up my tone a bit, shouldn't I? By no means am I trying to start an argument, either.

 

[Aldur]

I'm sorry if I came off as somewhat hostile! Sooo sorry :[
I just can't help being a little defensive at times... I suppose I should to change up my tone a bit, shouldn't I? By no means am I trying to start an argument, either.

I honestly didn't think you were being hostile at all. There's also the idea that sarcasm along with other emotions can't really be expressed that well through text, but I've learned to take everything on the internet with a grain of salt.


But don't worry about it, you're fine

 

[RibRipper]

Yaaaar, my deepest apologies, me hearties! Me shoulda been keepin' my spyglass on the rules of me poll! If ye really must know: I prefer no boundaries to fiction or the historically accurate! Har har, boundaries is why me left the navy! Yaaaar, to compensate for me bein' a barnacle on ye ship, all me hearties will get a cup of grog on me!


Also, here be a shantie to lift the spirits!


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[AtomicAssumption]

Zoro

 

[Wavedream623]

Ugh I love them both why choose one?DXDX


But if I'd have to, I'd say Pirate. Only cause of the whole "you get to live on a boat". I mean maybe I could be a ninja and live on a boat but it would be a hard life. Pirates are made for the sea

 

[Etihw]

Ninja pirate zombie robot is obviously the best. lol

 

[Hercynia]

As much as I love Pirates, I gotta say Ninja. For one thing, I get incredibly seasick, and for another, Ninjas use their terrain to their advantage, and are far more versatile than pirates could ever hope to be. Also, if a pirate is told to do something, generally they use the subtlety of a sledgehammer the size of Mars, meanwhile a ninja is more subtle than a stiletto knife between the shoulder blades of their target. Although, if you're giving me other options, as much as I love ninja's I'm gonna have to go for Mercenaries. Like Pirates, but versatile. Not subtle though. Still, they have that heavy-caliber-gun-to-the-face badass feel that ninja's lack and pirates have, but are equipped for anything and can cope with even the worst Charlie Foxtrots. Also, The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries. Pillage, then burn.


(Voting for Ninja's though. Gotta contribute to one side, and that's where I stake my claim.)

 

[Faltasey]

Arrrrr, would ye prefer to sail under the jolly roger, and be singin' shanties?
or would you take to the shadows, in the way of the ninja?


The long, heated argument on pirates or ninjas will be settled today. Vote and explain which is better and why. (I'm a pirate lover myself, as the lifestyle of not obeying any rules is better than being a sneak, in my eyes).

Definitely Ninjas. Their skills go beyond what Pirates have. From their massive amounts of experience with Stealth, to Poisons, to explosives. Pirates can't compete. And, my love from Ninjas may be biased. But then again, I can't hate pirates. I just think Ninjas are better.

 

[TeaMMatE11]

Ninjas. Ok, I might be biased in this answer because I'm Japanese. But come on, look at my signature.


The idea of a warrior in the shadow has always facinated me.

 

[Stryfe]

If I had to choose one or the other... Definitely ninjas. I love stealthy stuff, especially in video games, particularly when in involves something like 'poison X's food and get out without being seen' or something. Not to mention the cool weaponry and the like ninjas would have sword wise and so on.

 

[Grammatic]

The ninjas can't get to the pirates if the pirates just shoot the ninjas with cannons from their ships.

 

[TeaMMatE11]

The ninjas can't get to the pirates if the pirates just shoot the ninjas with cannons from their ships.

Yes that's true, but you don't see ninjas. They hide in darkness.

 

[Aldur]

Yes that's true, but you don't see ninjas. They hide in darkness.

There's plenty a darkness in ol' Davy Jones' Locker.

 

[SaipanChamolinian]

Oh pirates for sure, since I got ocean in my blood. Haha.

 

[Barbas]

Both

 

[Jazzy]

I chose neither, for I would spend half my time playing jazz for the sensei, and half my time playing jazz for the captain.

 

[mortal yet]

This may be a totally shallow reply, but here goes.


I love the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. They've sparked a handful of story prompts, and their ambiance never loses effect.


I've never even seen a ninja movie. :T
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[Fujiwara No Mokou]

Ninja!

 

[Phayne]

Ninja's. Running around going "Nin Nin!" with appropriate hand gestures sounds far more appealing then risk getting Scurvy.