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Quitting the forum!? Wow, that's a bummer. I personally have yet to do that, been banned, had entire forums collpase around me, (3 of which were my own) or switched computers and never bothered to go and find the link again. It's too much of a family type thing to just pick up and leave imo, so stuff here must really be getting to ya. Ehk, maybe you'll come back, if not, have fun in another community.
 
Well, the OP kinda reminds me why I stopped posting here. I have too much drama in my real life to have to come on these boards and have some boy calling me a bitch and telling me to put a dick in my mouth. I personally have found another site to post at (one where boys are actually nice to girls) and have made my new home there. I still post magazine deals here when I find them, so I'm not totally gone.
 
I said the same thing a week ago and no one listened.

Part of the problem is that there is an established group of veterans here that feel the need to maintain the board's "quality" by flaming newbs and n00bs alike. These people are getting a little too comfortable as members here and it's gone to their heads.

Another problem is that these same people are not following the administration's rules, simply ignoring them. And nothing is done about it.
 
[quote name='6669']Well, the OP kinda reminds me why I stopped posting here. I have too much drama in my real life to have to come on these boards and have some boy calling me a bitch and telling me to put a dick in my mouth. I personally have found another site to post at (one where boys are actually nice to girls) and have made my new home there. I still post magazine deals here when I find them, so I'm not totally gone.[/quote]

One bad apple spoiled the bunch.
 
[quote name='6669']Well, the OP kinda reminds me why I stopped posting here. I have too much drama in my real life to have to come on these boards and have some boy calling me a bitch and telling me to put a dick in my mouth. I personally have found another site to post at (one where boys are actually nice to girls) and have made my new home there. I still post magazine deals here when I find them, so I'm not totally gone.[/quote]

Nice people eh?

Well I'm glad you found a site that worked out for you.
 
[/QUOTE]and i think weve lost alot of cool regulars because of assholes(nick, WSB, etc...) and retards(mostly help1 and the occasional theif)
Big Nick and WSB? i don't think so, they barely even post anymore (compared to how the did long ago) . Scorch is the worst, every topic on the front page is ruined by him.
 
[quote name='6669']Well, the OP kinda reminds me why I stopped posting here. I have too much drama in my real life to have to come on these boards and have some boy calling me a bitch and telling me to put a dick in my mouth. I personally have found another site to post at (one where boys are actually nice to girls) and have made my new home there. I still post magazine deals here when I find them, so I'm not totally gone.[/quote]

Some people never mature beyond the poo poo and wee wee stage. I can be immature but only in real life. I'm sorry for those that don't know the difference...
 
[quote name='whiteboy']
and i think weve lost alot of cool regulars because of assholes(nick, WSB, etc...) and retards(mostly help1 and the occasional theif)

Big Nick and WSB? i don't think so, they barely even post anymore (compared to how the did long ago) . Scorch is the worst, every topic on the front page is ruined by him.[/quote]

No no no. Assholes may be the reason nick and WSB don't post as much anymore.
 
I'm outta here. I had a great post filled with vile and rage, but it's just not worth my time to type it all. I'm sure I've said it in other threas anyways, and I hate being redundant.

It's a shame. CAG is losing a great poster. While I understand your reasoning, it's still a great loss and a bit disappointing.

It basically boils down to the ratio of assholes and idiots far outnumber the useful posters. I can't open a thread anymore without seeing an ignorant post, an asshole comment, an incoherent flame attempt, whatever. From what I hear, it's as bad as gamefaqs, except with slightly better spelling.

You know, taking a sabatical is never that bad of an idea. I was getting sick of the way things were going, but not checking the site the entire time I was on vacation helped leech some of that ire from me.
Don't just completely call it done yet. Take a couple weeks or months off from posting/reading the site.

I think some of the craziness will disappear after the 4th quarter.

Some people will say "But that kind of stuff goes on everywhere". And you may be right, but never to this kinda extent. Hell, i may still be a noob only being here since march, but this board is nothing like it was when I jumped on, and its time to bail.

You could be right. The overall quality has dipped greatly. Its also why I've been so bombasic and apparently a demagogue in the eyes of some.
I wish it could be back the way it was. I'm hoping that the site can right itself.

There's a lot of people who I really enjoyed reading and respect a lot. Have a good one, and hopefully someone will realize it's time to clean house before things get even more out of hand.

I hope so. I'd hate to have to drop off the site as well...

Anyone wants to trade, you can get a hold of me at gameTZ, or catch me on yahoo messanger. And always, if you are bored, check out my website. You never know when more leg waxing pictures will be posted, or when the next Cloudspekk might show up.

Well, this post just took a disturbing turn :)

EDIT: I'm gonna keep tabs on this thread for a few though. I have a feeling it will turn into a flame fest, and it'll be a nice laugh and probably fitting.

Indeed.
 
I never thought that of BigNick and WSB as complete assholes, well not any more than I am. I think all of us can be an asshole at times maybe some more then others.

However, lately the board has become clogged with some complete jackass posters. What was once playful banter as become war for some....
 
[quote name='yellowaznboy']I said the same thing a week ago and no one listened.

Part of the problem is that there is an established group of veterans here that feel the need to maintain the board's "quality" by flaming newbs and n00bs alike. These people are getting a little too comfortable as members here and it's gone to their heads.

Another problem is that these same people are not following the administration's rules, simply ignoring them. And nothing is done about it.[/quote]

This is also very true.

Also 6669, you are a poster that I do fell very sorry that left. Did you see manofpeace's apology? Maybe you will come back. :(
 
[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl']demagogue. :lol:

Unfortunately it's true.[/quote]

Of course it is. I'll be the first to admit it. However, I can say that most of the pleas do not fly completely in the face of logic, as is a popular negative conotation that the word demagogue carries with it.
 
[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl']demagogue. :lol:

Unfortunately it's true.[/quote]

There you go JSweeney, it's your custom rank...
 
www.dreamcastersrealm.com/forums

So far, this board has had NO flaming in the months since it has opened. It's so small right now, that it's not very suprising, though. Only about 50 people have registered and 20 or so people are actually posting right now. Several CAGs have come to this site and said they like it. I love it as well. I'm a mod at DCR now, and it's alot of fun on those boards. We're always messing around with eachother, but it's just joking around and everyone knows that. It's really laid-back, and you can say fu(k. :lol:

I don't like the flaming that goes on at CAG, but the huge flame wars (such as the MOP20 saga) are very entertaining. :)

Some changes certainly need to be made, and it should start with long time posters that have always been asses. Such as mmn. I haven't even seen him post in awhile, but he's always been mean to everyone. Also, I have something against this one CAG called pimp tyranny. He always makes these 1 word posts that don't make any sense or he makes random flames. They both have over 1000 posts, and have never changed. Why hasn't anything been changed? :?

I'm sad that you're leaving, and you will certainly be remebered everytime somebody gets PWN3D!
 
[quote name='zewone'][quote name='yellowaznboy']I said the same thing a week ago and no one listened.

Part of the problem is that there is an established group of veterans here that feel the need to maintain the board's "quality" by flaming newbs and n00bs alike. These people are getting a little too comfortable as members here and it's gone to their heads.

Another problem is that these same people are not following the administration's rules, simply ignoring them. And nothing is done about it.[/quote]

This is also very true.

Also 6669, you are a poster that I do fell very sorry that left. Did you see manofpeace's apology? Maybe you will come back. :([/quote]

No, I didn't see it, but after posting porn pics, and spoiling Halo 2, I really don't want to read anything from him again. Thanx for all you guys that care though :)
 
[quote name='Slipknot9762']I agree about he whole flaming thing EVERYONE was a noob once sooo oh well alot of people are assholes like that but w/e what can u do. thats why Im afraid to ask or post anything up here anymore too much drama and flamewars and people pissing on u for the most stupid shit[/quote]

I couldn't have said it any better.
 
[quote name='Inmate #10943'][quote name='Slipknot9762']I agree about he whole flaming thing EVERYONE was a noob once sooo oh well alot of people are assholes like that but w/e what can u do. thats why Im afraid to ask or post anything up here anymore too much drama and flamewars and people pissing on u for the most stupid shit[/quote]

I couldn't have said it any better.[/quote]

Actually, I think you probably could have.
While the thought is somewhat coherent, you seem to have a firmer grasp on punctuation and it's use with the English language.
 
[quote name='JSweeney'][quote name='Inmate #10943'][quote name='Slipknot9762']I agree about he whole flaming thing EVERYONE was a noob once sooo oh well alot of people are assholes like that but w/e what can u do. thats why Im afraid to ask or post anything up here anymore too much drama and flamewars and people pissing on u for the most stupid shit[/quote]

I couldn't have said it any better.[/quote]

Actually, I think you probably could have.
While the thought is somewhat coherent, you seem to have a firmer grasp on punctuation and it's use with the English language.[/quote]

:rofl: You sir are the master.
 
[quote name='pimp_daddy_smurf'][quote name='CaseyRyback']I totally understand where you are coming from. I too have seen the change in the community[/quote]


exactly

the community is corrupting. and i think weve lost alot of cool regulars because of assholes(nick, WSB, etc...) and retards(mostly help1 and the occasional theif)[/quote]

PDS...are you saying I'm one of the cool regulars or one of the assholes?

If you're calling me an asshole, well then, "Thanks! I try!" :twisted: But seriously, I can assure you - most of what comes from me is playful banter, and it rarely escalates to anything more than that. If someone is taking me too seriously, they're taking me wrong.

On the other hand, if you're think I'm one of the regulars who doesn't post as much anymore, trust me, it's not because of the assholes - I can hang with the best of them. ;) I'm just a little more particular in my commentary these days, that's all. This board has grown exponentially in the last year, and it's impossible to keep up with everything.

Anyway, I think it's fair to say there's a time to be helpful and a time to run around like a dickhead. I also think it's fair to say I've done my share of both. The problem users are the ones who don't understand that balance and are stuck exclusively on "douche." I don't feel that I'm one of the problem users, though I'm sure there are those here who would try to persuade you differently.

And Olson, I really don't know how I feel about your post. On the one hand, the part of me feels if you can't flow with it, then it's probably for the best that you leave. However, the other half of me is a bit disappointed and saddened that you let the comings-and-goings of this message board so personally affect you that you feel the need to announce your departure.

I dunno. Good luck, wherever you go.
 
One thing is for sure: this place is not what it used to be. Things have become a little more fierce (especially after the Vs. boards were introduced and the election heated up. I'm looking at you Quackzilla and PDA). I imagine more than a few people have been scared off because of the harsh reactions of the board vets when a mistake is made. Part of me thought that this was the way it had to be to maintain the board. But things haven't been the same in a long time. I don't know how to describe it, but I think I've been here long enough to be able to see a difference, just as Dave sees one. I love this place too much to leave though. For everything that pisses me off, I get 3 things that make me genuinely laugh. For better or worse I suppose. I really hope you reconsider Dave. Every post from you was one with a purpose and one worth reading. But if you really are gone, good luck and smooth sailings.
 
[quote name='6669']Well, the OP kinda reminds me why I stopped posting here. I have too much drama in my real life to have to come on these boards and have some boy calling me a bitch and telling me to put a dick in my mouth. I personally have found another site to post at (one where boys are actually nice to girls) and have made my new home there. I still post magazine deals here when I find them, so I'm not totally gone.[/quote]

I guess I missed this completely. I should probably be glad. As it is, half of the shit I read here pisses me off. I usually come on with the intent of only checking the newest deals and then leaving right away.
 
[quote name='6669']Well, the OP kinda reminds me why I stopped posting here. I have too much drama in my real life to have to come on these boards and have some boy calling me a bitch and telling me to put a dick in my mouth. I personally have found another site to post at (one where boys are actually nice to girls) and have made my new home there. I still post magazine deals here when I find them, so I'm not totally gone.[/quote]

I had wondered why you had stopped posting. 6669, you are a poster that I do fell very sorry that left. It's very saddening that you decided to leave.
 
I think it's sad that all the jerks beat you down to the point that you gotta leave. Have you no resiliency man? In every facet of life you have good and bad including gaming internet sites. You have to roll with punches. IMO I get more good than bad from this site, HANDS DOWN. Granted there's a lot of morons of late but if your frame of mind is right you can overlook them. One of the greatest freedoms we have is the freedom of choice. Now you have chose to leave and all I can think is your will is weak. You have lost your focus. You are a quitter. You my friend are the loser in this situation because you have chosen wrong. Your decision also sends a message to the people that you supposedly got along with. It says that any bond you may of had with anyone here was not that important because you let the feeble minded beat you down. Everyone here deals with the same crap, But the vast majority are still here because they choose to take the good over the bad. Good luck and good-bye
 
All I can say is, it happens. In the case of Internet communities - popularity breeds stupidity.

I've been online since '93 and I've heard the same complaint in IRC channels, MUDs, and newsgroups a hundred times over.

There are still intelligent posts here, and meaningful spirited debates. However, you just have to gloss over the "noise". Ignore the people who post every time their brain stimulates a synapse, or make up for some insecurity by flaming everyone for no reason.
 
[quote name='dutch72']thermal.....Another reason this place has gone downhill[/quote]
Well, thats one problem, easily solved.

Anyway, if you see a CAG getting out of hand, either PM me or one of the Mods and it take care of, one way or another.

Sorry you are leaving, slacker. As you can see, you will be missed.
 
Sorry to see you go Mighty, I had a lot of respect for what you've done to help out fellow CAG.

I'm not a huge poster myself, but I used to check the boards all the time while I'm at work (like I am now). For a while now, topics that might have been interesting became negative right off the bat, so it gets depressing. Despite that, the roots of the great community are still around, albeit to a lesser extent, so there is hope for the future.
 
Not to come off to harsh but I don't think I would enjoy a message board without the occaisional flame war or vs debate. Sure it gets heated but that is what makes it interesting, and frankly I enjoy reading a good flame war as it evolves. People being assholes is a way of life, like it or not, and you either go with it and dish some back every now and then or you leave. But frankly I surf these boards almost every day for hours and I have seen very little to deter my stay here and very little to back up your reasons for leaving. Not to say your wrong but just to say I think CAG is getting painted a lot worse than what it is. My 2 cents, later.
 
Have we learned nothing from popular culture?

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LOL!

All I can say is that when something is posted that offends me or is unruly, I almost always simply ignore it. I don't let anyone elses behavior dictate whether or not I come here. On the rare occasion I call someone out on some jackassery, I do so in a benign way. I don't know if I am in the minority or not but I can easily turn the other cheek and continue coming here without problems by keeping my own emotions in check and not letting anything get to me. I know that isn't easy to do for most people but it is possible.

A big problem I see is everyone seems to be honing their comedic skills at the expense of other users. There have ben a lot of Seanbaby wannbes that think crapping on someone else posts is ok.

I don't really know the OP that much but it is obvious that a lot of people are going to miss him and that speaks volumes.
 
Well, being a newbee on this board, I can feel the pain.

I always wondered why established people on a certain forums act like assholes to those who are new and maybe have questions about the topic at hand.

Just remember, at one time or another, you didn't know anything either.

***RANT OVER***
 
It sucks that you have to go MightySlacker. I agree that it was more fun back in the day but if you pick and choose what topics you go into you can still have fun.

I admit that for a long time I didn't spread the word of CAG. The community was small, and it was tight. People seemed to know each other, and I liked that. Having 1,000 posts was a milestone, now through endless bumps in the trading forum, people who have been here for a month can request custom ranks.

But I guess this all is a give and take. Most of us liked it when it was smaller, but the increase in users show the success of this site and that has got to make CheapyD happy. And if this site generates the $$$ for the Cheap One, well, it's his site and it's hard to get mad at his success.
 
It's been nice having you here, Dave, if only for the Cloudspekk thread. You've been one of the better posters on the site during your time here.

Come back if you feel like it, but I'm not expecting you to going from that first post. In that case, farewell...
 
[quote name='ZForce915']It sucks that you have to go MightySlacker. I agree that it was more fun back in the day but if you pick and choose what topics you go into you can still have fun.
[/quote]

:applause:

Ah, the sweet sound of logic! :D
 
The things I have seen on these threads, honestly make me think twice before posting... and as far as starting threads... heaven forbid if there is another topic about the same thing, certain people here will be very mean about it when telling the person nicely would suffice

Fanboy obsession over certain topics... I remember someone on here who started a thread about certain games he didnt like... he mentioned a particular series because it was difficult for him, didnt bash the games... just stated his opinion... well a couple of these fanboys just began bashing him verbally, crap like calling him a "pussy" and "cleaning the sand out of his vagina"... totally uncalled for crap... I do remember these two specifically from that one thread... if the chance ever presented itself... would not trade with these two

People getting pissed over missing out on certain deals... I also remember a guy on here, who a couple of times after not getting in on a deal or two, just rants and raves about how he is so mad he wanted to beat up the sales clerk at the store... over a damn game... :roll: ... I also remember who this person is on here... sad that it has to be over stupic things like this

People who flame "noobs"... and talk down to them and all that... EVEN WHEN THEY MAY HAVE SPENT LESS TIME ON THIS SITE than the supposed "noobs" they are flaming... if you have been on here a month, and already have 2000 posts, then start calling others noobs who have been members over a year... just shows you how lacking in the social life certain people are

It is a shame that these things are the first to stick out for me when talking about this site... instead of the great deals

:?
 
It's a message board; people with different attitudes walks of life meet up here and relay there opinions (in this case deals). My best advice when you get a reply that brushes you the wrong way is to ignore it, why get bent out of shape by some nobody stranger that your going to forget a month from now anyways?

If you haven't taken notice, as the years go on Message Boards are becoming more and more populated by asses, on some sites it getting to the point of critical mass. It's a lot harder than it used to get a coherent mature bunch of opinions gathered on a site theses days. You either have ego-centric people that get off knowing everything before you do, you've just got the babbling immature users that seem to ask the same redundant questions over and over (how hard is it to use a search engine?), also the users that ware their post count as badges of authority. The dumbness just pretty much runs the gauntlet out there, people like that can't be stopped from joining the community, your always going to get those types on any message board.

So if you leave, you’re just going to go through the same crap again. But if you’re going to leave by all means do, it’s your lost.
 
I agree. Sometimes when you go into a topic and it's just a bunch of flaming going on thats when I just leave and find another one. Some of the joking is funny but sometimes it get's redundant. I'm here for the deals and for information. Sorry to see a fellow CAG leave
 
I've been here since August 03, (wow looks like May) and regardless of what people post negatively It doesn't bother me. Why? Because usually a mod will clean up/lock the thread when things get too chaotic, and either way why are you letting peoples opinions online bother you so much? It's the internet, It's not like they are face to face with you calling you names. You should skip over the negative posts and let others handle them, or just ignore them period.

The deals here have been upgraded since my arival, thanks to more CAGs. I am aware of more deals then I was before, of course that has a price and most deals run out quicker now because either someone hoards the copies or everyone jumps on the deal. But that's the price you pay, and can you really be upset over it? Without CAG 90% of these deals you would have never knew about.

CAG is my homepage and I'm damn proud of it. I'll always be a part of the community till Cheapy D himself bans me.
 
[quote name='Monsta Mack']I've been here since August 03, (wow looks like May) and regardless of what people post negatively It doesn't bother me. Why? Because usually a mod will clean up/lock the thread when things get too chaotic, and either way why are you letting peoples opinions online bother you so much? It's the internet, It's not like they are face to face with you calling you names. You should skip over the negative posts and let others handle them, or just ignore them period.

The deals here have been upgraded since my arival, thanks to more CAGs. I am aware of more deals then I was before, of course that has a price and most deals run out quicker now because either someone hoards the copies or everyone jumps on the deal. But that's the price you pay, and can you really be upset over it? Without CAG 90% of these deals you would have never knew about.

CAG is my homepage and I'm damn proud of it. I'll always be a part of the community till Cheapy D himself bans me.[/quote]

You heard the man Cheapy. Ban 'em! :lol:
 
[quote name='ZForce915']

You heard the man Cheapy. Ban 'em! :lol:[/quote]

I've been here three months longer then you! SENIORITY RULEZ! Ban him!
 
[quote name='Monsta Mack']I've been here since August 03, (wow looks like May) and regardless of what people post negatively It doesn't bother me. Why? Because usually a mod will clean up/lock the thread when things get too chaotic, and either way why are you letting peoples opinions online bother you so much? It's the internet, It's not like they are face to face with you calling you names. You should skip over the negative posts and let others handle them, or just ignore them period.

The deals here have been upgraded since my arival, thanks to more CAGs. I am aware of more deals then I was before, of course that has a price and most deals run out quicker now because either someone hoards the copies or everyone jumps on the deal. But that's the price you pay, and can you really be upset over it? Without CAG 90% of these deals you would have never knew about.

CAG is my homepage and I'm damn proud of it. I'll always be a part of the community till Cheapy D himself bans me.[/quote]

I like this post! No pissing and moaning, thanks. It's just the internet! :D
 
Over the years I've gotten fed up with a lot of the forums I belonged to. They turned into flame wars and moronic posts by a bunch of losers.

After lurking here for some time I decided to create a new identity and join CAG. The main reason is, the threads are interesting and thought-provoking. Where there is disagreement (and there's a lot of that here) the arguements are intelligent and entertaining. The composite IQ of CAG members is higher than any of the forums where I was a member. And the share of "losers" on CAG seems fairly low.

[quote name='Death2Sanity']People take stuff said on message boards too seriously.[/quote]

Yeah, I agree there. Being new and paranoid I probably read some things the wrong way. And as someone else posted here, it's best to just ignore the losers.
 
One of my favorite MightySlacker memories is when he posted a picture of his g/f in his sig in response to the MorganWebbLover sig debacle. :lol: Classic. MS, you'll be missed.
 
Why can't we all just get along?? :grouphug:
When will SOMEone think about the children?? :baby:
What are we all fighting about?? :boxing:
Where's the doorway outta this place?? ](*,)
Who am I trying to kid?? :dunce:
 
[quote name='WhipSmartBanky'][quote name='pimp_daddy_smurf'][quote name='CaseyRyback']I totally understand where you are coming from. I too have seen the change in the community[/quote]


exactly

the community is corrupting. and i think weve lost alot of cool regulars because of assholes(nick, WSB, etc...) and retards(mostly help1 and the occasional theif)[/quote]

PDS...are you saying I'm one of the cool regulars or one of the assholes?

If you're calling me an asshole, well then, "Thanks! I try!" :twisted: But seriously, I can assure you - most of what comes from me is playful banter, and it rarely escalates to anything more than that. If someone is taking me too seriously, they're taking me wrong.

On the other hand, if you're think I'm one of the regulars who doesn't post as much anymore, trust me, it's not because of the assholes - I can hang with the best of them. ;) I'm just a little more particular in my commentary these days, that's all. This board has grown exponentially in the last year, and it's impossible to keep up with everything.

Anyway, I think it's fair to say there's a time to be helpful and a time to run around like a dickhead. I also think it's fair to say I've done my share of both. The problem users are the ones who don't understand that balance and are stuck exclusively on "douche." I don't feel that I'm one of the problem users, though I'm sure there are those here who would try to persuade you differently.

And Olson, I really don't know how I feel about your post. On the one hand, the part of me feels if you can't flow with it, then it's probably for the best that you leave. However, the other half of me is a bit disappointed and saddened that you let the comings-and-goings of this message board so personally affect you that you feel the need to announce your departure.

I dunno. Good luck, wherever you go.[/quote]


well see WSB. you make a remark which is funny but assholish, i personlly laugh at most of your posts. but then there are like WSB worshippers. and when you say something, a flamewar errupts. i personlly dont care about a little flaming, but once it gets big, i get sick of it all.


so your a cool "kinda regular"(you dont post very often now) but your an asshole in a funny way

make sense?
 
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