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gamer602
04-01-2009, 11:32 PM
Lone is awesome and found out that you can make private groups on CAG!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/group.php?groupid=190

Meet one of the following condidtions:

Now with more exchange rate rage and less hoarding!

RULES:
1. Post your location.
2. Try to stay on-topic (exclusive deals only, everything else goes in the other forums).
3. Post remaining stock at your location, if applicable.

ANNOUNCEMENT: group membership has been reduced. Still over 100+ but most of them I can recognize. Most messages have been deleted as well: unfortunately they leave a residue.

OR

>You have made a private donation (bribe) of $10,000 CDN or more to Lone's PAYPAL account.

You need not PM me or anyone for that matter....Just click on the link to join!

Please bump this thread if you have posted in the private graoup as its status is not reflected here in the main forum!

Even though 99% of Canadian CAGS have already posted in the EB GAMES thread..this is a big pieces of news that deserves its own thread...LOL!

Spades22
04-01-2009, 11:34 PM
404 not found!

game_fanatic
04-01-2009, 11:36 PM
^^ Same. Even though I'm a proud, proud member of the elitist society. This should help cut down on the hoarding, but I feel bad for the folks who rarely post, or just joined, and have honourable intentions.

neksus
04-01-2009, 11:42 PM
$1000? IF you'd have made it a reasonable amount you may have had some takers :razz:

gamer602
04-01-2009, 11:44 PM
^Ill change it to $10 after today......

kathos
04-01-2009, 11:48 PM
Erm there's ppl who joined last month there ~_~.

If you truly make a CAG CND group I'll join up, it's a nice place for regulars to come in and we can post in-store exclusives and such (like the Game Days deals) to ourselves (when leaking it early) and keep lurkers out.

Jest
04-01-2009, 11:50 PM
What the hell? That rule is rediculous.


EDIT:

Has there been a glitch in the Matrix? Firestorm made a CAG Canada group the day groups launched.

addone
04-01-2009, 11:56 PM
Will be epic.

gamer602
04-01-2009, 11:57 PM
Who???
Can you name the person that is in the group who joined in the last month or so?

I believe it is as of now pretty secure. You should join us....As it keeps the lurkers and j45430 out..


Erm there's ppl who joined last month there ~_~.

If you truly make a CAG CND group I'll join up, it's a nice place for regulars to come in and we can post in-store exclusives and such (like the Game Days deals) to ourselves (when leaking it early) and keep lurkers out.

RoganSarine
04-01-2009, 11:59 PM
I still think this sucks since just because I finally realized there was a canadian section to CAG like 3 weeks ago <_<

Especially considering I will be going to EB to see any daily deals when I'm in the area like 3 times a week when I work near there (and I can understand why you don't want hoarders to get the deals)

E-DuB
04-02-2009, 12:03 AM
Sounds awesome.....Now let me in!

neksus
04-02-2009, 12:07 AM
I'm actually quite surprised there were this many lurkers. Maybe not surprised that they were here - but there's been alot of vocal activity lately - where were these posts before?!

Teddite
04-02-2009, 12:13 AM
I knew there were lurkers, but the number astounds me.
Check out how many views are on the Game Days thread. Wow.
Also, I applied for the group.

Spades22
04-02-2009, 12:19 AM
I don't even know why they came out for that game days thread. Nothing on the flyer actually impressed me, heh

RoganSarine
04-02-2009, 12:21 AM
I don't even know why they came out for that game days thread. Nothing on the flyer actually impressed me, heh

I know... like where is Valkryia Chronicles dammit! :bomb:

doctor_payne13
04-02-2009, 12:27 AM
I'm so elite that I'm too elite for you elitists.




(Please let me in.)

NolbertoS
04-02-2009, 12:30 AM
Sounds interesting, but I rarely buy games in Canada, mostly browse American gaming sites for bargains even with the Canadian dollar. But eventually RFD will get first dibs on deals, as they seem to be bigger in group unfortunately.

kathos
04-02-2009, 12:34 AM
Who???
Can you name the person that is in the group who joined in the last month or so?

I believe it is as of now pretty secure. You should join us....As it keeps the lurkers and j45430 out..

Damn I didn't know there was 78 members already ~_~ yeah I was looking at the "10 out of 78" members the banner has and a few of them were January joinees.

Call me an elitist but I'd rather share with the vets than just the RFDers in diguise (don't think I don't fucking see you you pricks!).

I'll join up but once the applications (or joinings) slow down and the member list culled I'll start posting stuff in REAL advance =\.

RoganSarine
04-02-2009, 12:38 AM
Wouldn't it be wiser to go with a post count ratio? Isn't a lurker someone who basically just looks for deals but never posts? Kind of cruel, but wouldn't that curb people who joined a long time ago but never really do anything but look at deals?

Just a thought

jeffx
04-02-2009, 01:17 AM
Don't forget!! This is for true CAGers only!!!

NONE OF THIS RFD HOARDING CRAP!!!

If you squeal on us.... I'll let gamer602 handle the rest ;)

blackric
04-02-2009, 01:21 AM
Just joined the group hopefully there are good deals to be had that won't be spoiled by hoarders

matsam
04-02-2009, 02:23 AM
Interesting idea, it's always fun to share deals with people who will actually make use of them honestly. It's always a pain to keep hoarders away, trying to let everyone take advantage of the deals without abusing.

I'm in!

killmak
04-02-2009, 03:12 AM
okay $1000 done, whats his paypal account so I can send the monies? RFD drives me crazy, I have tried to navigate their forums and well I guess I confuse easily cause I always get lost every time I go on that site.

Lone_Prodigy
04-02-2009, 03:40 AM
My Paypal account is still empty. [-(

rkenshin
04-02-2009, 04:05 AM
Viva la Canadian Revolution!

thelostdude
04-02-2009, 04:21 AM
Ohhhhhh thought this was an april's fool

Lone_Prodigy
04-02-2009, 04:44 AM
Holy smokes, 140 members already.

CrushEm
04-02-2009, 05:12 AM
werd. put it my request. this is the only deal forums i ever contribute. thanks for bringing this to my attention. pretty cool

intruder_xo
04-02-2009, 08:43 AM
I click the link to join ;-), now it say I need to be approve hehehe!

tonypotenza
04-02-2009, 10:16 AM
yay !! groups !! me likey !!

pmp1986
04-02-2009, 10:22 AM
I clicked to join just waiting approval. I better get approved >:O

psyck0
04-02-2009, 11:05 AM
I'm still kinda new, but more than 2 months...

exolstice
04-02-2009, 11:17 AM
Sounds awesome. The posts on RFD always infuriate me.

Bencherstyle
04-02-2009, 12:10 PM
jesus, thats alot of people. i wouldn't be suprised if a few is more then meets the eye.

gmoney1234567890
04-02-2009, 12:29 PM
Just joined. bumpity bump bump.

jbo2891
04-02-2009, 01:10 PM
^^ Same. Even though I'm a proud, proud member of the elitist society. This should help cut down on the hoarding, but I feel bad for the folks who rarely post, or just joined, and have honourable intentions.

yep, i'm screwed. I've been checking out posts here for a little while, but it seemed like rfd was all over everything posted here and taking it 10 steps further into hoardville and sociopathtown so i was never inclined to join yet because i figured everything would fall apart as soon as a genuine deal posted here for a gamer is raped by rfd. I finally joined because i saw that there was a Canadian group now, but i guess i'll have to wait a couple months when i'm elite, haha
(i'm also a member on rfd, but i'm getting sick of it now. The video game threads are more about people maximizing profit than actual game threads).

Kekumba
04-02-2009, 01:21 PM
I knew there were lurkers, but the number astounds me.
Check out how many views are on the Game Days thread. Wow.
Also, I applied for the group.

Agreed. And here I was thinking we had a nice little community of about 30-40 Canadians or so... but no, there's like, hundreds.

Lone_Prodigy
04-02-2009, 01:49 PM
A few notes:

1. I haven't rejected any invitees. I haven't kicked anyone, and I'm not going through the list to see if they meet the post/age requirement.

2. 183 members: most threads on here get like what, 20 posts? The lurker-poster ratio is huge. However, I have no problem with lurking, but I DO have a problem with taking and not reciprocating.

3. What do I mean about not reciprocating? It includes, but is not limited to the following:

-not posting a location where you got the deal
-not posting the remaining stock at that location
-not thanking the source(s)

4. So from 3, what I'm saying is: be a community and contribute. I'm pretty sure I lurked here when I first joined because I didn't know the regulars and the posting etiquette, so to speak. But once you get a feel for it, contribute! Just a simple "thanks, picked up a copy at <location>" goes a long way.

5. The group is not elitist, as the 180+ members prove. This does not eliminate the hoarding though: a good hoarder will stay silent and/or lie. However, short of going full-elitist through selective PM's, going members-only is probably the easiest and fairest way.

6. Try to limit the RFD-bashing. Some of us have accounts there too. ;)

I think I'm done. Happy spending!

Bencherstyle
04-02-2009, 03:33 PM
^ i agree with that 100% :P

Zyzomys
04-02-2009, 04:01 PM
I joined/applied.

Cthulhu8u
04-02-2009, 06:59 PM
-not posting a location where you got the deal

Totally agree with the first part. I don't see a majority of members posting their location, but it would save a hassle if everyone at least filled in their user info thru the User CP so it would show up with every post. I for one can't remember where the hell everyone is located, even if you think we should know by now. Posting locations helps the community.

game_fanatic
04-02-2009, 08:21 PM
Totally agree with the first part. I don't see a majority of members posting their location, but it would save a hassle if everyone at least filled in their user info thru the User CP so it would show up with every post. I for one can't remember where the hell everyone is located, even if you think we should know by now. Posting locations helps the community.
Yeah I agree completely. It's not like people are going to be like "Man i hate that Cthulhu8u character, and he's from Toronto, so I'm gonna go to Toronto and fuck him up." We're all buds here, show the location in your profile! Even a region is better than nothing (Southwest Ontario, for example)

Lone_Prodigy
04-02-2009, 10:11 PM
Over 200 already... if I had a dollar for everyone that signed up, I'd have a DSi, without even setting foot in SDM!

You could always click the sink in my leg. I mean the link in my sig. ;)

neksus
04-02-2009, 11:21 PM
Over 200 already... if I had a dollar for everyone that signed up, I'd have a DSi, without even setting foot in SDM!

You could always click the sink in my leg. I mean the link in my sig. ;)

I'll get in on that - and suggest people do the same with something similar...I don't think I'm allowed to say it though ;)

seed84
04-03-2009, 09:55 AM
i didnt actually think there were hoarders in my area until last year at the gamer days event, i wasnt able to get a single game i wanted from the deal :(

Deagle814
04-03-2009, 07:54 PM
I want to join! plzz

Jamaal23
04-04-2009, 01:10 PM
Just sent my request to join. Haha, also just took a look at my posting/thread stats. I must say they are pretty outstanding. Ah, sarcasm. It's just not the same over the Internet. Some might say I'm a Keyboard Warrior who knows when to pick his fights.

Spades22
04-04-2009, 06:07 PM
Two months is a little low...how about 2 years? :)

dancrane212
04-04-2009, 09:53 PM
Well, I sent a request.

Not sure if I'll get in, I don't post too much (I'm a little intimidated by the forums :P)

j940651
04-04-2009, 11:22 PM
Who???
Can you name the person that is in the group who joined in the last month or so?

I believe it is as of now pretty secure. You should join us....As it keeps the lurkers and j45430 out..

I'm famous!
You guys really think this is going to make a difference?
So all us RFD Sharers had to sign up for new accounts here. Big deal.
That should fix eeeeeeverything....:lol:

zoro69
04-04-2009, 11:27 PM
"I don't see a majority of members posting their location, but it would save a hassle if everyone at least filled in their user info thru the User CP so it would show up with every post."

I intentionally removed my location on rfd awhile back when the hoarding phenomenon became apparent. When you are in a smaller city with only one of each store in most cases then any mention of a deal with your city has provided a map to said lurking hoarder. I believe there is only one other person locally that posts much of anything, and he knows where I am. I know a newer rfder who displays my location, has made a few posts but never anything useful...has immediately put rfd gotten game deals on kijiji. So I've hoped him and lurkers like him haven't paid attention to where people are.

With the lurk to post ratio as it is (even here its way higher then I ever imagined), there is no point in making it even easier for people who are never going to help me. And if a hoarder cleans out a store its too far down the highway for anyone here to go to the next one.

Spades22
04-05-2009, 12:04 AM
I'm famous!
You guys really think this is going to make a difference?
So all us RFD Sharers had to sign up for new accounts here. Big deal.
That should fix eeeeeeverything....:lol:

Ya, I agree...won't solve much if anyone with a 2 month account is allowed entrance. Should be 1-2 years + with a set number of posts. And, unless you've made a second account within the last 2 months, you'll have to wait awhile before you become a member cause I doubt they'll let you in knowing your username :P.

Bencherstyle
04-05-2009, 12:09 AM
Ya, I agree...won't solve much if anyone with a 2 month account is allowed entrance. Should be 1-2 years + with a set number of posts. And, unless you've made a second account within the last 2 months, you'll have to wait awhile before you become a member cause I doubt they'll let you in knowing your username :P.

that would be pretty bad for me cuz then i would get kicked from the group:lol:

zoro69
04-05-2009, 12:19 AM
Not for me to complain about being i didn't take the initiative...but I would've went with a pre boxing day + x number of posts cutoff being I suspect the cross post with cag reference of the amazon boxing day deals sent a lot of rfders this way.

I was part of another board (not related to shopping deals), that decided it had to go private. The way it was done was the organizers pmed useful contributers of the new location, and everyone just disappeared with no public mention of it so the undesirables couldn't fake being useful with new names. then the old site was watched for people who made useful contributions and they got pmed offers to join the better group, and no lurkers ever even knew it existed.

uutf
04-05-2009, 01:13 AM
Sent a request. I walk by the Pacific Centre EB every day, so I could contribute.

Spades22
04-05-2009, 01:35 AM
that would be pretty bad for me cuz then i would get kicked from the group:lol:

Well there would be some exceptions lol...it would just provide better guidelines. I mean, I notice maybe less than 30 people that post in the Canadian forums often, but theres 200+ registered in the private group, which kind of diminishes its purpose...

Cthulhu8u
04-05-2009, 02:56 AM
I intentionally removed my location on rfd awhile back when the hoarding phenomenon became apparent. When you are in a smaller city with only one of each store in most cases then any mention of a deal with your city has provided a map to said lurking hoarder.

That honestly sucks, it's kinda hard in your situation. If you really want to fill in a location, maybe you can just put your province or general area. If you know CAGs in your town, PM them the specifics after.

Intangible 360
04-05-2009, 10:22 AM
I would like to join.

neksus
04-05-2009, 11:19 AM
I mean, I notice maybe less than 30 people that post in the Canadian forums often, but theres 200+ registered in the private group, which kind of diminishes its purpose...

+1

What's the point in making a private group for contributors if the lurkers get in there, too.

Oh well.

Bencherstyle
04-05-2009, 11:30 AM
Not for me to complain about being i didn't take the initiative...but I would've went with a pre boxing day + x number of posts cutoff being I suspect the cross post with cag reference of the amazon boxing day deals sent a lot of rfders this way.

I was part of another board (not related to shopping deals), that decided it had to go private. The way it was done was the organizers pmed useful contributers of the new location, and everyone just disappeared with no public mention of it so the undesirables couldn't fake being useful with new names. then the old site was watched for people who made useful contributions and they got pmed offers to join the better group, and no lurkers ever even knew it existed.


i like zoros idea ;)

Lone_Prodigy
04-05-2009, 04:16 PM
Okay guys, I removed most of the lurkers but there's still 100+ members. CAG Canada must be bigger than we think.

gamer602, could you change the title to "Canadian CAG group discussion"? We can put all non-deal-related posts here (ie. hoarder discussion, membership requirements, etc.)

Pavel6969
04-05-2009, 04:28 PM
I got the boot =-( I know I have very few posts, but my posts always contribute something, like tivs etc. Oh well,this site is great anyways.

Domerchuchu
04-05-2009, 04:35 PM
Okay guys, I removed most of the lurkers but there's still 100+ members. CAG Canada must be bigger than we think.

gamer602, could you change the title to "Canadian CAG group discussion"? We can put all non-deal-related posts here (ie. hoarder discussion, membership requirements, etc.)


Just Pmed you...curious as to why I was removed? :-? I know I dont post often but I am a long time member of the CAG site...even before you joined?

Gold_guardian
04-05-2009, 04:45 PM
The only reason I don't post much is becuse I don't something useful to add.

What's the point of saying something if you're really not saying anything?

Bencherstyle
04-05-2009, 04:47 PM
The only reason I don't post much is becuse I don't something useful to add.

What's the point of saying something if you're really not saying anything?

that may be, but there are users who dont post deals, but still post a few comments, regarding that deal, or just dropping in and saying thanks if you wanted to know the information.

i know a few regulars who post which has NOTHING to do with the deal itself, and talks around the deals. cough-bencherstyle-cough

Domerchuchu
04-05-2009, 04:51 PM
The only reason I don't post much is becuse I don't something useful to add.

What's the point of saying something if you're really not saying anything?


Agreed. I consider just posting for the sake of posting as spamming. Heck I even have this forum as my homepage. I just find it a bit ridiculous to not allow a member in the group based on post count..it should also be based on join date and past transactions etc and the amount of visits made to the site (only CheapyD could determine that :lol:) I know I personally visit the site at least 15 times a day....:) I see some members in the group have 30 posts vs my 7...that is funny. How is 23 more posts deemed superior? I could easily post 23 more times..but I refuse to spam the site. Anyways if you change your mind PM me...I am not going to change my ways and become a spammer just to be a part of the group.

foxmcloud
04-05-2009, 04:57 PM
I'm kind of stuck in the same boat... I'm always on the site checking the deals and other forums but I'm not always logged... I only log when I have something to say
if I don't have anything useful to add to a thread I usually don't say anything

Domerchuchu
04-05-2009, 05:12 PM
I'm kind of stuck in the same boat... I'm always on the site checking the deals and other forums but I'm not always logged... I only log when I have something to say
if I don't have anything useful to add to a thread I usually don't say anything

I agree. I am done with posting about this..I stated my point and now it is up to the "powers at be" to decide. I am not to going to beg anyone to be a part of the group nor am I going to post like crazy just to get my post count up to be a member.

I will continue to visit CAG..because it is a great site. I think this elitist group may anger a few long time members, but I guess it is what it is. I am done with this matter...anyone can post online and "pretend" to be a non hoarder...but it doesnt make them one unfortunately...and I am willing to bet at least 20% of those members are hoarders while the true gamers are being left out in the cold...:cold:

dancrane212
04-05-2009, 05:15 PM
Well, now I have motivation to actually comment on deals. I'm a little wary for my first deal post was old, not that good AND in the wrong thread XD

Teddite
04-05-2009, 05:21 PM
I guess after reading the above posts, I should be thankful I'm still in the group.
Thanks! Glad I made the cut.

ju5tbringit
04-05-2009, 05:35 PM
Some of you have summed it up.

I don't post unless I have something remotely useful to say. When you are at work 9-5, there's always someone who will have the heads up of any deal. Not to mention I didn't realize until a few months ago that I actually had access to the CAG forums at work (CAG main page is blocked along with everything else, but CAG forums aren't :P).

I've always liked rpg and niche games, so if I ever see a half-decent deal, I will post about it. But with work nowadays, I'm never ahead of anyone.

And yeah, I got the boot :P

exolstice
04-05-2009, 05:45 PM
I got kicked out as well. Elitist indeed!

JaredFrost
04-05-2009, 06:30 PM
I just get back from EB and was about to post information(assuming someone didn't already) about unadvertised deals I was
told about and find I was removed also.

While I understand the need to filter out the lurkers and RDF(or whatever), does it have to be me? ;) I'm just a regular new guy

Anyway, one of the deals I was told about, that I don't think I saw in the group when I was part of it
was buy 2 used games between 3.99 - 7.99 for 8.99, this was in Nanaimo BC(If that matters)

Spades22
04-05-2009, 06:43 PM
For those complaining about being kicked out due to post count, its for the most part a bad argument. I highly doubt you were trying to find posts to contribute and since 2006 only managed to post 8 times. I'm not saying posts are everything either, but if you have been on the site since 2006 with 8 posts, you probably just made your account years ago and have lurked since then, only posting now to try and get into a private group.

Anyway with 100+ people in the group already...well it already seems like more than expected. If you can't contribute in the Canada forum, theres other forums here as well. If you play games, I'm sure some wouldn't mind hearing your opinion on something you've beaten.

Basically, if you've joined for a year, and are complaining about being kicked out when your only 8 posts are in this thread, stop and POST something useful!! (I looked at a few peoples profiles here...8 posts in a year, or 3 years...ya, w/e (eg: exol: 8 posts in a year, bringit: 7 posts in a year, dom: 8 posts in 3 years. You can only make like 5 useful posts that contribute a year?) Anyway, theres the removal explanation.

Fuzzy
04-05-2009, 07:02 PM
I'd love to be a part of it but since I never post I doubt I will be. I have the same user name over on NeoGAF if that helps.

Dragon52
04-05-2009, 07:30 PM
Eh I applied. I joined this site in post-boxing day December, and have a post count hovering around 60. I've posted a couple of deals, nothing major, but still, none to my knowledge have gone to RFD.

Domerchuchu
04-05-2009, 07:35 PM
For those complaining about being kicked out due to post count, its for the most part a bad argument. I highly doubt you were trying to find posts to contribute and since 2006 only managed to post 8 times. I'm not saying posts are everything either, but if you have been on the site since 2006 with 8 posts, you probably just made your account years ago and have lurked since then, only posting now to try and get into a private group.

Anyway with 100+ people in the group already...well it already seems like more than expected. If you can't contribute in the Canada forum, theres other forums here as well. If you play games, I'm sure some wouldn't mind hearing your opinion on something you've beaten.

Basically, if you've joined for a year, and are complaining about being kicked out when your only 8 posts are in this thread, stop and POST something useful!! (I looked at a few peoples profiles here...8 posts in a year, or 3 years...ya, w/e (eg: exol: 8 posts in a year, bringit: 7 posts in a year, dom: 8 posts in 3 years. You can only make like 5 useful posts that contribute a year?) Anyway, theres the removal explanation.


Honestly I feel this is targeted at me..so let me explain..I really just dont want to have to log in everytime I come on these boards..you may find that a fun part of your day...I dont. Secondly...I could easily have had 100s of posts by now...but I chose not to respond to threads with random spam comments like "wow great deal" etc..Honestly spades22 you have over 3000 posts in the same time I have been a member here..I cant imaginge having that many posts on any board in that same time....Anyways, I honestly dont care about being part of this so called group anymore. I created my account long ago to trade games etc with my fellow gamers not to be part of this group...if that was the case I would have to have been pyschic..planning some secret attack lol.

Anyways I am done....Dont care...You would be better off just creating a separate website with your own deals and your own members (which is what you are basically doing btw).

Just remember,
Fewer deals posted publicly = Less traffic for the site = Less income for CheapyD.

Hope you can live with that and good luck with your elitist group.

Lone_Prodigy
04-05-2009, 08:10 PM
Please stop PM'ing me to join. If you have an issue with the group, post it here.

Also, CAG Canada is open to everyone, while the group is not. Is there something wrong with the regular Canada board? There are far more people reading the Canada board than the group, which means more people posting deals. I can count on one hand the number of deals that only make it to CAG/GAF and not to RFD. Are you joining just because it's "exclusive"? Believe me, I don't expect the group to get OMG deals that no one else will be privy to. This is the Internet after all.

Not all lurkers are hoarders, and not all hoarders are lurkers. The rules are arbitrary and meaningless, but they're there nonetheless and they will be enforced.

Spades22
04-05-2009, 08:27 PM
Hey it wasn't supposed to be offensive at all. If you had even 100 posts in 3 years I wouldn't have even commented. For you to say though that you can't find anything useful to say in 3 years is simply unreasonable. Anyway, I average like 3 posts a day, and agree that many of the posts aren't really constructive, but I have posted the odd decent deal and contributed in at least some of them.
What I was posting wasn't meant to turn people away from the site or anything, it was to point out that you and others can definitely contribute at least 1 useful post every now and then.
Anyway it really wouldn't affect me if everyone got into the group, and I wasn't trying to justify the formation of the group in the post either. It was simply to state that all the people with years of having an account and never posting once then saying you haven't posted once in 3 years cause its spam...I mean it was just such...bologna!

Oh ya and another thing...it seems you think I made the group or have a direct role in determining who gets in. Well, I don't, so the living with it or whatever last paragraph doesn't really apply, heh

Domerchuchu
04-05-2009, 08:32 PM
Hey it wasn't supposed to be offensive at all. If you had even 100 posts in 3 years I wouldn't have even commented. For you to say though that you can't find anything useful to say in 3 years is simply unreasonable. Anyway, I average like 3 posts a day, and agree that many of the posts aren't really constructive, but I have posted the odd decent deal and contributed in at least some of them.
What I was posting wasn't meant to turn people away from the site or anything, it was to point out that you and others can definitely contribute at least 1 useful post every now and then.
Anyway it really wouldn't affect me if everyone got into the group, and I wasn't trying to justify the formation of the group in the post either. It was simply to state that all the people with years of having an account and never posting once then saying you haven't posted once in 3 years cause its spam...I mean it was just such...bologna!


I wasnt attacking you either :). I was just saying I cant see myself posting that much...like I said I cant really justify why I only posted a few times in 3 years (although 1 post I made was directly helping someone find a great deal on the xbox 360 wifi router....and I dont really feel I have too. I was just speaking up for the group as whole who joined a while ago and rarely posted and now face the rule of not being allowed in. Doesnt bother me much...I wanted an explantion and you guys provided one..although I dont agree with it...but as in life everyone cant agree with all the rules people set. I am done with it...I cant be a member of every special group anyways and frankly it is just too much effort to keep logging in everytime I visit the site...good luck with your group..maybe I should make a group for all the long time member with under 100 posts :applause: The funny thing is I have posted more today than I have in 2 years lol. Oh and Lone Prodigy I already stated why I joined CAG...not to see exclusive deals but rather to trade games locally. Anyways take care :)

Spades22
04-05-2009, 08:59 PM
Well whatever, it shouldn't be a cause for discourage since its not like this group is super secretive or anything. You should make your own group though...curious if those who never post would actually start :P.
And, I guess if you're trading a bunch in PMs, there should be some kind of PM count too eh

ju5tbringit
04-05-2009, 09:43 PM
For those complaining about being kicked out due to post count, its for the most part a bad argument. I highly doubt you were trying to find posts to contribute and since 2006 only managed to post 8 times. I'm not saying posts are everything either, but if you have been on the site since 2006 with 8 posts, you probably just made your account years ago and have lurked since then, only posting now to try and get into a private group.

Anyway with 100+ people in the group already...well it already seems like more than expected. If you can't contribute in the Canada forum, theres other forums here as well. If you play games, I'm sure some wouldn't mind hearing your opinion on something you've beaten.

Basically, if you've joined for a year, and are complaining about being kicked out when your only 8 posts are in this thread, stop and POST something useful!! (I looked at a few peoples profiles here...8 posts in a year, or 3 years...ya, w/e (eg: exol: 8 posts in a year, bringit: 7 posts in a year, dom: 8 posts in 3 years. You can only make like 5 useful posts that contribute a year?) Anyway, theres the removal explanation.

I don't think anyone who commented is really complaining. Probably more wondering what the whole purpose of the group is.

I'm sure there are a lot of ppl like me who:
1) hate EB and will never buy a gutted copy
2) buy games to actually umm "play"
3) end up not having said time to play and end up with a giant backlog (my ps2 rpg collection is ridiculous....maybe in 15 yrs i'll be halfway done)
4) don't care about trade-in values b/c we buy to own
5) are actually interested in the more rare and non-mainstream games

I mean, if the purpose of the group is for us real "gamers" to read up on good game deals and to filter out the RFD attitude, by all means I'm interested. I'd much rather help the real gamers than RFD ppl.

Anyways, I have no idea why I wrote the above :P Just thought I'd comment on the whole "group" idea thing.

refraxion
04-05-2009, 09:49 PM
Well.. I've been here longer than 2 months.. and I got removed.. eh?

TripleQ
04-05-2009, 10:02 PM
I would be very surprised if any hot deal from the group did not get out within the day.. if not hours. I mean it's not like there aren't ebgames everywhere that people will visit and then post about either here or on RFD.

Firestorm
04-05-2009, 10:16 PM
i got removed too lone sux

In all seriousness, I think the attitude that anything but posting new deals is spam is ridiculous. This isn't a machine. It's a community. Even a "Thank you" when you get in on a deal is a contribution. If you've been here for 3 years and I can't even recognize your username or avatar, you're not really participating in the community. You're just taking the information and keeping your distance.

Also, I like hearing about it when people are able to get a deal so please say something about it! It's nice to know you've helped someone.

Domerchuchu
04-05-2009, 10:21 PM
I would be very surprised if any hot deal from the group did not get out within the day.. if not hours. I mean it's not like there aren't ebgames everywhere that people will visit and then post about either here or on RFD.


Yeah I dont really see the point of the group...if it is to keep info off of RFD...anyone can have one username here and then create another one for RFD...also with any group even when private will have leaks...as the group grows large it becomes impossible to find who the leak is... For instance what is to stop someone from RFD creating a different ID here and posting useless spam posts until they get to a sufficient # to enter the group...unless you guys keep everyone out it will be impossible to stop RFD. Anyways as I said good luck with your group.

Oh and in regards to posting....who determines what is a reasonable # of posts for a forum member? No one...it is up to the individual...who am I to say someone posting 20 times a day is better then someone posting once a year? People post because they feel like it...I didnt at that time...so leave it at that :)..I need something to post about that I feel is important...notice how many posts I have had today...8-)...and I probably wont post again for a year :bouncy:

oh and spades22... I wont be creating a group for Long time members/low posters as we wouldnt have much activity in that group now would we lol. Take care..


Firestorm...I agree..not all posts are spam...and that is NOT what I meant..just that most people post stuff that is pretty pointless to the initial thread... look at my posts on RFD..they are mainly bumps from my for sale / wanted threads..I just dont post often...sure I can...but I choose not to most of the time...mainly due to the hassle of logging in. Well I am sure now some of you know my name and probably wish I just stayed quiet...lol.

game_fanatic
04-05-2009, 11:20 PM
I'm sorry but the "hassle of logging in" is a terrible reason; it takes 30 seconds, and for some people (myself included) it's saved on my computer, so when CAG opens up, I'm already logged in. I'm sure in the 3 years you've been here you've taken advantage of SOME of the deals. A simple thank you would've been nice to the OP, and if you take advantage of two deals a month, you'd have over 50 posts.

wampa1
04-05-2009, 11:57 PM
i got removed too lone sux

In all seriousness, I think the attitude that anything but posting new deals is spam is ridiculous.

Wow surprised you were removed Firestorm because you definitely contribute! I got removed too... I dunno what the reasoning is, but I've posted multiple deals, not a lot but hey I've contributed to this forum and got no reasoning as to why I was removed...

My attitude: oh well. The 'elitists' group wasn't even set up well, it's just one loooong thread, you can't quote or search. I'll still contribute to this board :D

1_blue_pixel
04-06-2009, 12:04 AM
Wow surprised you were removed Firestorm because you definitely contribute! I got removed too... I dunno what the reasoning is, but I've posted multiple deals, not a lot but hey I've contributed to this forum and got no reasoning as to why I was removed...

My attitude: oh well. The 'elitists' group wasn't even set up well, it's just one loooong thread, you can't quote or search. I'll still contribute to this board :D


I think he was joking about being removed....

Spades22
04-06-2009, 12:06 AM
Ya Dom, it was partially sarcasm in response to that present in your previous post, which is why I continued to say I'd be curious to see if these long time members started posting. Guess you didn't catch that... And we all know or have an idea of what a reasonable post count is that would at least give an indication of activity.

BTW wampa1, I'm not sure if your post was sarcasm, but Firestorm's was XD

wampa1
04-06-2009, 12:20 AM
no, i'm not sophisticated enough to layer sarcasm upon sarcasm...;)

Domerchuchu
04-06-2009, 12:54 AM
I'm sorry but the "hassle of logging in" is a terrible reason; it takes 30 seconds, and for some people (myself included) it's saved on my computer, so when CAG opens up, I'm already logged in. I'm sure in the 3 years you've been here you've taken advantage of SOME of the deals. A simple thank you would've been nice to the OP, and if you take advantage of two deals a month, you'd have over 50 posts.

Hi Game Fanatic...well it is my reason..whether you think it is good or bad is irrelevant. I do admit I should have logged in a few times in the past to say thanks. One deal I do remember was that amazing Xbox Live vision cam deal...but I didnt. Truth be told I find 95% of the deals I actually buy from RFD..not everyone on RFD is bad...but I do see a lot of hoarders on the site lately which is dissapointing. I dont ban RFD....as their website like this one.... is supposed to be about sharing deals. Anyways...even if I did log in everytime I use a deal on this site..I can guarantee you I would only have less than 20-25 posts after 3 years. Like I said I usually see deals on RFD before CAG..whether that is due to people reposting deals on that site or not I have no idea...although I must admit I dont log in at RFD to say thanks either..maybe I will start...but it will look odd that all my posts are "Thanks OP", but so be it lol.

Oh and Spades I did sense the sarcasm :lol: which is partially why I responded the way I did ;) Anyways everything is cool with me..good luck with the group guys and take care. 8-)

Baztian
04-06-2009, 01:13 AM
Meet one of the following condidtions:

>You did not join in the last two months...

OR

...



If people are not being admitted for meeting one of the conditions, you might want to update the original post with the required conditions. Thanks.

Lockescythe
04-06-2009, 01:15 AM
theres no actual way to police this.

game_fanatic
04-06-2009, 01:20 AM
Hi Game Fanatic...well it is my reason..whether you think it is good or bad is irrelevant. I do admit I should have logged in a few times in the past to say thanks. One deal I do remember was that amazing Xbox Live vision cam deal...but I didnt. Truth be told I find 95% of the deals I actually buy from RFD..not everyone on RFD is bad...but I do see a lot of hoarders on the site lately which is dissapointing. I dont ban RFD....as their website like this one.... is supposed to be about sharing deals. Anyways...even if I did log in everytime I use a deal on this site..I can guarantee you I would only have less than 20-25 posts after 3 years. Like I said I usually see deals on RFD before CAG..whether that is due to people reposting deals on that site or not I have no idea...although I must admit I dont log in at RFD to say thanks either..maybe I will start...but it will look odd that all my posts are "Thanks OP", but so be it lol.

Oh and Spades I did sense the sarcasm :lol: which is partially why I responded the way I did ;) Anyways everything is cool with me..good luck with the group guys and take care. 8-)
I totally see where you're coming home. Often enough, someone on CAG would see a deal on RFD, and just repost here for fellow CAGs to see. Hell, I've done it on more than one occasion, so if that were the case, I probably wouldn't use CAG a boatload either. I do prefer the mentality here a hundred times more, and other CAGs have said it, RFD isn't all bad, its just a bunch of individuals that ruin the community. On RFD there's the "Thank OP" button, so you don't even have to say anything ;)! As been said before, the Elitist group is really only a pre-emptive strike for the dedicated CAG members hoping to beat the hoarders. Odds are, deals posted in that group will be circulating within the same hour. Anywho, cheers to you Domerchuchu, hopefully we'll see you around more often :) (no sarcasm here!)

Spades22
04-06-2009, 02:29 AM
As been said before, the Elitist group is really only a pre-emptive strike for the dedicated CAG members hoping to beat the hoarders.This threads getting funnier all the time. I liked game_fanatic's post...the terminology used made it sound like the private group is some kind of fascist movement or something. :lol: ..and the new title "FIRERY discussion" only amplifies it xD (or maybe it's just late..)

game_fanatic
04-06-2009, 02:45 AM
haha yeah that sentence is pretty combative; could definitely be seen as a WW2 reference haha

PSPGUY!
04-06-2009, 03:33 AM
been here since 2005 X.x not my fault im like 15!

Firestorm
04-06-2009, 03:53 AM
Yes I was kidding about being kicked. But hey, you never know! Nazi_Prodigy >:(
just kidding <3

And yeah I think this group will be short-lived. But could be useful for GameDays.

1_blue_pixel
04-06-2009, 04:28 AM
Please stop PM'ing me to join. If you have an issue with the group, post it here.

Also, CAG Canada is open to everyone, while the group is not. Is there something wrong with the regular Canada board? There are far more people reading the Canada board than the group, which means more people posting deals.

It's becoming obvious that is not the actual case. There's less info being posted because the information is being controlled/withheld from the regular board. It's a "let the lurkers/hoarders go without!" mentality.


I can count on one hand the number of deals that only make it to CAG/GAF and not to RFD. Are you joining just because it's "exclusive"? Believe me, I don't expect the group to get OMG deals that no one else will be privy to. This is the Internet after all.

So we should not be reading CAG, but RFD? And you seriously don't expect the group to get "deals that no one else will be privy to"? That's clearly the point of the group. The only reason I can think that you don't expect the deals to be exclusive/secret is that they'll be on RFD. But the point of the group is obviously to keep them hidden from the regular CAG board.

I'm not sure why this sudden fear of hoarders (which has carried over to lurkers for some reason) has suddenly erupted. But the agenda seems to be that the regular CAG board is for the oldest, weakest deals that the group is tired of and ready to let go of. Or for newbies to post deals to prove themselves. Kinda defeats the purpose of CAG.

supergrover99
04-06-2009, 06:06 AM
haha yeah that sentence is pretty combative; could definitely be seen as a WW2 reference haha


I'm just excited to see the finalized version of the uniforms.

dreganfyre
04-06-2009, 10:10 AM
I'm kind of sad about being kicked. :(

I know I don't post all that often, but I do always make a point of saying thank you when I use a deal someone posted... Which, again, isn't that often, since I'm kind of poor, and good Wii game deals tend to be far between anyway...

Well... Hopefully a Game Days deal or two will trickle down to us lowly commoners...

'Cube Daddy
04-06-2009, 10:16 AM
Yeah, waking up and finding that I was excluded was like being served a hearty portion of scrambled ass and screw you bacon.

...followed by a freshly squeezed glass of loser juice.

Oh, and a hot cup of you're not good enough.

K, now I'm done.

neksus
04-06-2009, 11:29 AM
Yes I was kidding about being kicked. But hey, you never know! Nazi_Prodigy >:(
just kidding <3

And yeah I think this group will be short-lived. But could be useful for GameDays.

Why don't I just set up an RSS feed/SMS messaging on tivs.ca that will only go out to a few people? There's about 30 regulars that normally contribute to that - and it's the same people who contribute to the whole of the forums. I don't care about what the lurkers say - I was a lurker once, but at some point you gotta start contributing.

poiuiu
04-06-2009, 01:34 PM
Yeah, waking up and finding that I was excluded was like being served a hearty portion of scrambled ass and screw you bacon.

...followed by a freshly squeezed glass of loser juice.

Oh, and a hot cup of you're not good enough.

K, now I'm done.

Don't forget your lunch box of STFU, son! *puffs on his pipe* :D

jeffx
04-06-2009, 03:33 PM
I have a complaint: the thread title should be FIERY, not FIRERY ...

neksus
04-06-2009, 03:40 PM
+1

marsteam
04-06-2009, 03:50 PM
i've posted a few deals that i thought were shareworthy and were not mentioned on the boards, and was kicked. i even elicited a few responses to my cute avatar. kicked? it's cool, no problem.

jeffx
04-06-2009, 04:28 PM
^ lol, Shoko-tan's "good smell"

enzo_gt
04-06-2009, 04:36 PM
i've posted a few deals that i thought were shareworthy and were not mentioned on the boards, and was kicked. i even elicited a few responses to my cute avatar. kicked? it's cool, no problem.

Me too, I was kicked for contributing that the ebgames site had the deals/flyer up on their site. Wtf is this? :-s

Teddite
04-06-2009, 07:17 PM
I really doubt the reason you were kicked was for contributing.
I'd wager that it was because of low post count, or how new your account is.

Domerchuchu
04-06-2009, 08:09 PM
I totally see where you're coming home. Often enough, someone on CAG would see a deal on RFD, and just repost here for fellow CAGs to see. Hell, I've done it on more than one occasion, so if that were the case, I probably wouldn't use CAG a boatload either. I do prefer the mentality here a hundred times more, and other CAGs have said it, RFD isn't all bad, its just a bunch of individuals that ruin the community. On RFD there's the "Thank OP" button, so you don't even have to say anything ;)! As been said before, the Elitist group is really only a pre-emptive strike for the dedicated CAG members hoping to beat the hoarders. Odds are, deals posted in that group will be circulating within the same hour. Anywho, cheers to you Domerchuchu, hopefully we'll see you around more often :) (no sarcasm here!)


Thanks for the understanding :). I will definitely post thank you posts to OP's in the future when I use their deals. Also to everyone complaining about not being in the group..get over it..I have...everyone cant be a member of every exclusive group...tis life :D These deals will all be posted on RFD and other sites relatively quickly anyways as it is impossible to keep spies out :bouncy:

jeffx
04-06-2009, 08:13 PM
I really doubt the reason you were kicked was for contributing.
I'd wager that it was because of low post count, or how new your account is.

dude... his account is two years older than yours... it's right there in front of your eyes!

kathos
04-06-2009, 08:14 PM
Ah so the kickings have begun, good, the newbies need to be ousted, that way the daily game deals can stay for the vets and then the newbies and RFDers can fend for scraps.

Domerchuchu
04-06-2009, 08:17 PM
Ah so the kickings have begun, good, the newbies need to be ousted, that way the daily game deals can stay for the vets and then the newbies and RFDers can fend for scraps.


Well I am not a noob...nor were several others...we just had low post counts..I dont really mind anymore. Frankly, I would never have joined if the rules stated you need over 30posts etc.but the only rule was you could not have joined in the last 2 months..oh well tis life...:)

Bencherstyle
04-06-2009, 08:28 PM
btw, even if A bad apple'd RFDer is in the group, i bet he wont even share the deal with the other RFDs, to get the deal all for him :/ arnt hoarders selfish?

Teddite
04-06-2009, 08:32 PM
dude... his account is two years older than yours... it's right there in front of your eyes!
I was replying to the poster directly above me, join date Feb 2009. If you'd read his post and mine, that would have been clear.
....It's right there in front of your eyes! ;)

Domerchuchu
04-06-2009, 08:33 PM
btw, even if A bad apple'd RFDer is in the group, i bet he wont even share the deal with the other RFDs, to get the deal all for him :/ arnt hoarders selfish?

Maybe...although I bet a few of the initial OPs on RFD are hoarders themselves..who just hoard before posting. You never really know. The main issue I see is some RFDers may be reading these threads right now...who knows...maybe some have an issue with some of the RFD bashing which sometimes takes place on CAG and may just want to infiltrate the group lol.

hijki
04-06-2009, 10:07 PM
: (

kathos
04-06-2009, 10:50 PM
All I'm concerned with is even getting a few hours head start on those assholes, I just had a guy today trying to trade in a bunch of Energy Horse Trainers for DS, apparently EB sells them for $5 used and trades back in for $12. So good trade-3 fodder, but again; fuckin' crap 'cause RFDers around the T.O. are trading them in by the stock fulls, so EBs are on high alert.

Bencherstyle
04-06-2009, 10:55 PM
^ jesus, how much is a bunch? i would buy one of those, cuz ...you know.... im cheap.

kathos
04-06-2009, 11:09 PM
We had one in my store, no used, some guy bought 'em all from the other T.O/Etobicoke/Mississauga EBs apparently and word's getting around, if head office is doing anything it's gonna be rebumping up the price tomorrow =\ or lowering the trade in value (which would be instantaneous).

Also a bunch is a medium sized EB bag; so like 12.

Bencherstyle
04-06-2009, 11:11 PM
^^^

did you let him trade that all in ??????

fuck !!! i was looking for a good Trade 3 deals...

socom... god of war..... and this would have been perfect :/

.....screw it :'(

Domerchuchu
04-07-2009, 12:02 AM
Hi Gamer602...just wanted to post one more time and mention that you may want to edit your first post of this thread to indicate the "changed" rules just to prevent confusion for anyone else viewing the thread. You can just indicate that you also need a large post count...

Kathos..I do see your point...but I doubt you will even get a few hours head start on any deal..it seems RFD always hears about everything almost instantly :headache:.

You know what is funny is that I have now doubled my post count in 2 days compared to the previous 3 years :lol:...see I just needed something important to comment on :D

Spades22
04-07-2009, 12:13 AM
nvm ><

j940651
04-07-2009, 01:01 AM
...maybe some have an issue with some of the RFD bashing which sometimes takes place on CAG and may just want to infiltrate the group lol.

He's got a point. That's why I posted the Blockbuster coupons over there.
I can only be called names for so long before I start messing with you.
I like to think I'm the reason the new group here exists. :bouncy:
Bringing Klepto over was just a huge bonus. LMAO!

neksus
04-07-2009, 01:32 AM
Bringing Klepto over was just a huge bonus. LMAO!

That's actually the most hanus part of all.

Firestorm
04-07-2009, 01:51 AM
To be honest, I'm pretty sure reposting RFD deals is what made this place active enough to sustain a community in the first place.

Teddite
04-07-2009, 01:59 AM
Bringing Klepto over was just a huge bonus. LMAO!
Could you possibly ask his translator to come along aswell?

j940651
04-07-2009, 04:26 AM
Could you possibly ask his translator to come along aswell?

ROFL!

lowlowgoodprice
04-07-2009, 09:11 AM
Hi Gamer602...just wanted to post one more time and mention that you may want to edit your first post of this thread to indicate the "changed" rules just to prevent confusion for anyone else viewing the thread. You can just indicate that you also need a large post count...

Kathos..I do see your point...but I doubt you will even get a few hours head start on any deal..it seems RFD always hears about everything almost instantly :headache:.

You know what is funny is that I have now doubled my post count in 2 days compared to the previous 3 years :lol:...see I just needed something important to comment on :D
its cause wall-e smells! please change to appropriate awesomer disney movie such as kungfu panda, bolt, monsters vs. aliens etc

jbo2891
04-07-2009, 11:27 AM
Could you possibly ask his translator to come along aswell?
LMAO! Reading his posts make my head spin sometimes

Domerchuchu
04-07-2009, 06:55 PM
its cause wall-e smells! please change to appropriate awesomer disney movie such as kungfu panda, bolt, monsters vs. aliens etc


:lol: I changed it....... to an animated Wall-e....just for you :bouncy:

Lone_Prodigy
04-07-2009, 08:40 PM
its cause wall-e smells! please change to appropriate awesomer disney movie such as kungfu panda, bolt, monsters vs. aliens etc

KFP and Monsters vs. Aliens are Dreamworks movies. Bolt is Disney.

Spades22
04-07-2009, 08:43 PM
I didn't know kungfupanda was so good it got its own acronym...I might have to check it out. ...I did get a panda frisbie in a cereal box once too.

Teddite
04-08-2009, 12:31 AM
Kung Fu Panda is great.
Easily my favorite animated film since The Incredibles. With a 3 year old in the house, I've seen ALOT of animated films.

lowlowgoodprice
04-08-2009, 01:33 AM
KFP and Monsters vs. Aliens are Dreamworks movies. Bolt is Disney.
:( thank you i was in the wrong it was close enough disneys rivals... then bolt it is... i think i confused it with pixar... oh toy story never gets old :P to infinity and beyound! seems dreamworks signed some deal with disney to make money... movies.

gamer602
04-11-2009, 04:59 PM
Alert!

a 95% off deal has been posted!

neksus
04-11-2009, 05:02 PM
95% off $10k is still $500.

dancrane212
04-11-2009, 05:02 PM
Alert!

a 95% off deal has been posted!

Oh, well this blows.

Hopefully it wasn't something that appeals to me.

JaredFrost
04-11-2009, 05:08 PM
Alert!

a 95% off deal has been posted!

Thanks for telling us, and removing me from the group for being too new.

gamer602
04-11-2009, 05:29 PM
I am NOT the admin of the group.
I had NO SAY in who got removed.

The only admin is LONE...you need to speak with him.

tonypotenza
04-12-2009, 10:11 AM
how come my request i made 2 weeks ago not accepted :( not cool :(

Azumangaman
04-12-2009, 01:27 PM
how come my request i made 2 weeks ago not accepted :( not cool :(
Probably because you only have 9 posts...

SickBoy
04-12-2009, 02:39 PM
Don't worry, 95% off is extreme YMMV, I think.

Hockridge
04-12-2009, 03:28 PM
Is the 95% off deal at EB atleast?

vicious7171
04-12-2009, 03:59 PM
Don't worry, 95% off is extreme YMMV, I think.

Very YMMV.

TheClair
04-12-2009, 05:40 PM
So what if he only has 9 messages? Contributing when you've got something to contribute is valuable. Some individuals could learn a little by saying a little less.

game_fanatic
04-12-2009, 06:45 PM
We've argued over this a few pages back, I'm sure...

thelaughingman
04-12-2009, 07:36 PM
Is the 95% off deal at EB atleast?

95% off would be rather funny :lol:
people would probably get trampled over during opening hours!

Teddite
04-12-2009, 08:54 PM
It's amazing how many new screen names I've seen around here since the group started up. Just as amazing is the number of them that have had accounts for several years, and I've still never seen their screen name.

game_fanatic
04-12-2009, 09:11 PM
Alert!

a 95% off deal has been posted!
This seems to me like a really dick move, and I'm a member of the group. There is no point in posting something like this. Not only are some CAGs not allowed in the group, but we get to rub it in their faces of the "great" ultra-YMMV deals available. A $2 Xbox 360 Official Wireless Headset at BBV was the deal. There. I said it. Now all the lurkers and hoarders and non-elitists can go to their local BBV, and report back the $60 price tag. I wouldn't have said anything if you didn't rub it in their face.

killmak
04-12-2009, 09:26 PM
Maybe one of these "lurkers" will come across a couple and share them with the community. I know I would sell my soul (and maybe one of my kids) for a $2 wireless headset. Also Gamer602 with a dick move, now way I dont believe it.

gamer602
04-12-2009, 10:29 PM
it wasnt meant to rub it in their faces.

In hindsight, I should have posted:

Group updated.

beyond that thou...it was a legit price at my store.

game_fanatic
04-12-2009, 10:39 PM
I'm not saying you fabricated the price or anything, it just wasn't cool to post the "95% off" update. I wouldn't even mention if there was an update in the group. If the members are truly "Elitists," they'll be checking the site everyday anyways. Let those who are not members just forget about it, or every "update" you'll be opening new wounds.

gamer602
04-12-2009, 10:54 PM
Hmm...ive had people tell me they appreciate the update....

arnoldrimmer
04-12-2009, 11:34 PM
As per the rules I just posted in the group so I'm bumping this up.

Bencherstyle
04-13-2009, 12:55 AM
^ well, the huge capital letter 95 % off deal updates caughht my attention... so it does help for members who doesnt go to the group regularly...

but it does seem like rubbing it in.

a quick

" group updates so get your ass there "

would be better next time :)

if there is a next time :/

its been a while, hasn't it?

Domerchuchu
04-13-2009, 01:10 AM
I'm not saying you fabricated the price or anything, it just wasn't cool to post the "95% off" update. I wouldn't even mention if there was an update in the group. If the members are truly "Elitists," they'll be checking the site everyday anyways. Let those who are not members just forget about it, or every "update" you'll be opening new wounds.


I agree completely with you game_fanatic. This is the main reason I decided I was not going to post randomly everyday just to be a part of the group. I will post a Thanks OP when I take advantage of a deal (if they are ever posted again) but that is basically about it.

In a way the elitest group is worse then RFD...at RFD they at least share all the hot deals...and rarely do I see people gloating about having a secret deal that they cant tell anyone...I think the elites should just keep the deals/updates within their secret group and not bother posting updates in this thread...after-all they are elites and are "supposed" to log in every day, post something and check their group updates..otherwise they are lurkers...or so I have been told :roll:.

gamer602
04-13-2009, 01:21 AM
That is NOT TRUE.
The group has stated that after 5 days, any deal there is then posted on the main boards.

Domerchuchu
04-13-2009, 01:28 AM
That is NOT TRUE.
The group has stated that after 5 days, any deal there is then posted on the main boards.


Unfortunately, with limited stock at most stores...after 5 days no one would be able to find anything anyways...so really I dont see the point of posting after 5 days...just keep the deals within your elite group and dont let the "common" folk (like me) ever know about it...it would be better that way...no resentment or envy would be created as no one would know about the deal they missed out on 8-)

game_fanatic
04-13-2009, 01:45 AM
Well I checked my local BBV, and there was one headset, priced and scanned at $59.99. Apparently I'm a "traitor," but in all honesty I wouldn't have said squat if the situation was approached a bit more delicately. And considering the HUUUGE YMMV of the deal (no offense to gamer602) I figured it was unnecessary to keep others in the dark.

Firestorm
04-13-2009, 01:48 AM
Unfortunately, with limited stock at most stores...after 5 days no one would be able to find anything anyways...so really I dont see the point of posting after 5 days...just keep the deals within your elite group and dont let the "common" folk (like me) ever know about it...it would be better that way...no resentment or envy would be created as no one would know about the deal they missed out on 8-)With limited people in the group (or 100+ whatever) I think chances are decent. I still think they should be posted here afterward. It was a rule of thumb I also proposed back when CAG was smaller and RFD was less douchey about deals on CAG before hitting RFD.

Teddite
04-13-2009, 02:24 AM
I agree with Firestorm.
I really doubt that with the limited number of members in the group, we could kill any deal. Especially considering we are from all over the country. I would think that the anti-hoarding mentality should also help.

killmak
04-13-2009, 03:08 AM
I agree with Firestorm.
I really doubt that with the limited number of members in the group, we could kill any deal. Especially considering we are from all over the country. I would think that the anti-hoarding mentality should also help.

If a deal such as the xbox 360 headset was on in my area I would horde. However I would be buying them for a couple of friends and selling the rest at cost to the people on cag who couldnt get in on the deal.

Lone_Prodigy
04-13-2009, 03:26 AM
Unfortunately, with limited stock at most stores...after 5 days no one would be able to find anything anyways...so really I dont see the point of posting after 5 days...just keep the deals within your elite group and dont let the "common" folk (like me) ever know about it...it would be better that way...no resentment or envy would be created as no one would know about the deal they missed out on 8-)

Honestly, anyone, upon finding a hot deal, would take advantage of it himself/herself first, then let their friends know, then post it on the Internet. It's just that in case we'll post it in the group first, then the public forums.

dtp11
04-13-2009, 03:55 AM
If a deal such as the xbox 360 headset was on in my area I would horde. However I would be buying them for a couple of friends and selling the rest at cost to the people on cag who couldnt get in on the deal.killmak - didn't know you were a CAGer! ello ello!

Opopanax
04-18-2009, 12:55 PM
Anyway we can get this stuck on the main page? It's a bit hard to track down the link.

killmak
04-18-2009, 02:41 PM
killmak - didn't know you were a CAGer! ello ello!

dtp11 - didnt know you were a stalker :razz:. I have been around CAG for a while.

uutf
04-18-2009, 05:44 PM
Anyway we can get this stuck on the main page? It's a bit hard to track down the link.

In your profile on the right side, there's links to all of the groups you're in. Took me a while to find it, but I knew there had to be a better way.

Opopanax
04-18-2009, 05:48 PM
In your profile on the right side, there's links to all of the groups you're in. Took me a while to find it, but I knew there had to be a better way.

Still not ideal, but better than nothing. Thanks

doctorofstyle
04-18-2009, 09:25 PM
i made said donation .... in theoretical internet dollars.

Wolfkin
04-24-2009, 04:37 PM
dude for CCGA Game Night

http://cgcc.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17940

tonypotenza
04-25-2009, 09:56 AM
why is my join request not accepted, i tried joining nearly the first day !!