Current Events got the LUE treatment and is now a private board. Part 3

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STEROLIZER
04/16/2024
02:43 PM
#101
MC_BatCommander posted...
What's funny is that particular user has probably contributed more to the toxicity of the community than anyone else in recent memory

Indirectly, yea. Ill own that.
Solar_Crimson
04/16/2024
02:43 PM
#102
I might check out the Thread Zone site when I get home.
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STEROLIZER
04/16/2024
02:58 PM
#104
ZeroX2010 posted...
That was Jacob Curnow. He was also a regular on the Injustice boards. I dont normally use this term anymore, but he was a legit lolcow.

Jacob once made a YouTube video that was like 20 minutes long where he threaten to kill me because I was responsible for sending UFC fighter Ben Askren to his house to beat him upor something.

It was at that point I realized he actually needed help. I made a whole topic apologizing for bullying him, and owning it. I encouraged others to also not bully him.

The thing is Jacob was labeled a witch and for good reason. So since 75% of the damn NRS boards were ragging on him, I did as well. I never even considered that I was the bullyas did nobody elseit was just par for the course.

The sky is blue. The grass is green. Lets make fun of Jacob on the NRS boards.

We sometimes forget that awful people can also be the victims of bullying and harassmentand honestly that just descends them further into madness. Thats how supervillains are created.

Unfortunately, too little too late. Jacob is actually in legal trouble ( maybe even prision) for drunkenly assaulting his family members with a machete. It was on a twitch live stream too.

But I do believe that I, as well as all the other posters, indirectly contributed to him going mad, which is why I try to be more aware of my actions these days. Even if I feel as if someone deserves it I still do my best to restrain.

Like me or hate me, thats a sticking point of my personal moral compass that is unwavering. Its what got me into conflict with all the Reddit folks. I didnt let them harass people, so, they made their own platform to do it

I do believe in general a community like Current Events while not all toxic, does inspire a certain type of bully mentality to it, I suppose you could call it seeking conflict with others that you disagree with.

That type of vibe just needs to be quarantined in my opinion. Doing so should make the entire platform more accessible to new users.
youngval312
04/16/2024
03:01 PM
#105
Sneasel posted...
in another world, perhaps

i really do not see the GameFAQs boards in their entirety lasting more than a few more years at absolute most
I'm personally hoping they're just preparing to leave it on life support but yeah you could be right.
Board_hunter567
04/16/2024
03:01 PM
#106
It's been about a day, which of the four splintered communities has devolved furthest into shit-flinging anarchy?
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youngval312
04/16/2024
03:04 PM
#109
Board_hunter567 posted...
It's been about a day, which of the four splintered communities has devolved furthest into shit-flinging anarchy?

Buff_Drinklots posted...
lmaooo

STEROLIZER
04/16/2024
03:06 PM
#110
JustMyOpinion posted...
Maybe stop being a shitposter then.

I dont think I shit post. The mod who I was replying to was most likely referring to a Reddit I created that ultimately, albeit indirectly, led to some truly bizarre and disturbing behavior
Dorb
04/16/2024
03:17 PM
#111
I don't trust STEROLIZER as far as I could throw him. He acts like this "hero" of GameFAQs, claiming he will help users who have been unfairly wronged by GameFAQs mods but when you actually *do* need his help he doesn't actually do anything if there's nothing in it for him. He doesn't care about anyone but himself.
DrizztLink
04/16/2024
03:19 PM
#112
Dorb posted...
I don't trust STEROLIZER as far as I could throw him. He acts like this "hero" of GameFAQs, claiming he will help users who have been unfairly wronged by GameFAQs mods but when you actually *do* need his help he doesn't actually do anything if there's nothing in it for him. He doesn't care about anyone but himself.
He's not going to PM someone to help, he's going to PM them because he's too afraid to post his actual opinions here.

Because they get him banned.
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Kaldrenthebold
04/16/2024
03:25 PM
#113
TIMMY HATH SPOKEN:

Hello all,

Just wanted to acknowledge we have been reading and gathering the feedback you provided. There have been a number of substantive questions the mod team has jumped in and answered, so thanks to them.

Overall, the main feedback weve received is that the decision to lock the Current Events board and generally prohibit explicitly political topics elsewhere is unpopular amongst a large percentage of commenters. I dont want to duck or run from that takeaway - this is something Fandom discussed and anticipated before making these changes. Ultimately, we will be standing by this decision because doing so aligns with how we operate other parts of our platform, and how we want GameFAQs to be positioned in broad gaming discourse.

I understand that many of you have been contributing to these topics for years and feel as though it has been productive and handled respectfully. We understand that legacy - the CE board is continuing precisely because for the most part, this opinion has been largely true. The CE board is continuing - if you were passionate about contributing there, you can continue to contribute there with the same engaged fellow members youve had.

These changes are about recognizing the internet has changed over the course of the last 20 years and setting the foundation for a better future - political discussion does not make sense as a core driver of conversations on a site dedicated to video games and gameplay. I dont believe if GameFAQs was to be started today, that political topics would be part of the structure of the site.

I do want to caution against some of the slippery slope arguments I have seen in the comments - many of these rules changes are in fact just formalizing informal policies that have existed here. I know, for instance, some of the worst political flame posts have been removed for trolling. Nor is this a precursor for us banning discussion about our identities and passions. Nor is this a sign that Fandom is trying to kill off GameFAQs. We are, after internal discussion and review, making a set of rule changes and board structural tweaks to address some long-standing concerns that have been brought to us. Nothing more, nothing less.

We will work harder to provide direct responses in a timely fashion and will create a part 2 of this topic linked here for any follow up questions or comments.
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DrizztLink
04/16/2024
03:26 PM
#114
Kaldrenthebold posted...
I dont want to duck or run from that takeaway - this is something Fandom discussed and anticipated before making these changes. Ultimately, we will be standing by this decision because doing so aligns with how we operate other parts of our platform, and how we want GameFAQs to be positioned in broad gaming discourse.
"i don't want to duck and run so i'll just tell y'all straight up to go fuck yourselves"
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StarFighters76
04/16/2024
03:26 PM
#115
And with that, Part 4 (to this discussion) is assured lol.
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Sneasel
04/16/2024
03:27 PM
#116
Overall, the main feedback weve received is that the decision to lock the Current Events board and generally prohibit explicitly political topics elsewhere is unpopular amongst a large percentage of commenters. I dont want to duck or run from that takeaway ... Ultimately, we will be standing by this decision

lmfao good shit good shit
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Umbreon
04/16/2024
03:47 PM
#117
STEROLIZER posted...
I do believe in general a community like Current Events while not all toxic, does inspire a certain type of bully mentality to it, I suppose you could call it seeking conflict with others that you disagree with.


Far kinder words than what I recall from your usual description.

And yeah, admin did not reassure anyone with that post there.
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STEROLIZER
04/16/2024
03:48 PM
#118
Dorb posted...
I don't trust STEROLIZER as far as I could throw him. He acts like this "hero" of GameFAQs, claiming he will help users who have been unfairly wronged by GameFAQs mods but when you actually *do* need his help he doesn't actually do anything if there's nothing in it for him. He doesn't care about anyone but himself.

I am not a hero just a disgruntled user like the rest of you. Also my opinions arent golden, they are my own, they come from my perspective, and they very flawed.
DrizztLink
04/16/2024
03:48 PM
#119
Umbreon posted...
Far kinder words than what I recall from your usual description.
Well, yeah, it didn't involve his opinion on neurodivergence.
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StateofZen
04/16/2024
04:14 PM
#120
I went to the Threader zone
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DKBananaSlamma
04/16/2024
04:57 PM
#121
bump
Neon >_>
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DKBananaSlamma
04/16/2024
05:00 PM
#123
M_Live posted...
How do I join?
Go to the link and sign up
Neon >_>
DKBananaSlamma
04/16/2024
05:50 PM
#124
Most people probably know this from the other topic, but here's a link to the Feedback part 2 topic

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/11-team-gamefaqs/80748677

Please give constructive criticism. Dont be a jerk
Neon >_>
ZeroX2010
04/16/2024
06:04 PM
#125
DKBananaSlamma posted...
Most people probably know this from the other topic, but here's a link to the Feedback part 2 topic

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/11-team-gamefaqs/80748677

Please give constructive criticism. Dont be a jerk
We got feedback from Timmy. It went as well as youd expect.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/11-team-gamefaqs/80747428/979943209
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bros
04/16/2024
06:11 PM
#126
DDP886 posted...
I cloned gamefaqs also back in 2005. I still have my source code- very outdated though
EDIT: not a complete functioning clone but some ideas were ripped from MediaArchive (old spinoff)
I remember that spinoff!
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TheSavageDragon
04/16/2024
06:13 PM
#127
ZeroX2010 posted...
We got feedback from Timmy. It went as well as youd expect.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/11-team-gamefaqs/80747428/979943209

He def seems like more of a corporate stooge than DToast. I don't agree with all of what DToast is saying, but at least he's making an effort of actually engaging with the criticism rather than just providing some canned statement and fucking off until the next canned statement is prepared
bros
04/16/2024
06:20 PM
#128
M_Live posted...
How do I join?
https://ce.thread.zone/user/new?key=refugee
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AlCalavicci
04/16/2024
06:24 PM
#129
Can someone give me a TL:DR to the solutions? I know the details behind CE closing but don't have the time to read through these topics.

Is there a place everyone is migrating to? Still in discussion? What are the things I need to know?
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TheSavageDragon
04/16/2024
06:25 PM
#130
AlCalavicci posted...
Can someone give me a TL:DR to the solutions? I know the details behind CE closing but don't have the time to read through these topics.

Is there a place everyone is migrating to? Still in discussion? What are the things I need to know?

All the info is in the OP regarding that. There are currently 2 discords and another forum many have joined, all links to them are in the OP. Most seemed to have joined all of em just to see where the community will be most active if this place ever gets canned.
AlCalavicci
04/16/2024
06:36 PM
#131
TheSavageDragon posted...
All the info is in the OP regarding that. There are currently 2 discords and another forum many have joined, all links to them are in the OP. Most seemed to have joined all of em just to see where the community will be most active if this place ever gets canned.

Damn, I've never stuck with Discord because I found the layout to be strange. I'm getting old and don't like change/new layouts :(
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stormtrooper634
04/16/2024
06:57 PM
#132
I wouldn't be shocked if the whole site is gone by the end of the year been lurking for a long time and knew this day would come eventually. CE was the last grasp of the old days and now with the new rules and privatization it is only a matter of time.
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TheSavageDragon
04/16/2024
07:05 PM
#133
AlCalavicci posted...
Damn, I've never stuck with Discord because I found the layout to be strange. I'm getting old and don't like change/new layouts :(

It took a while to grow on me, but it's pretty nice actually.
I got into Discord because that's where mods of certain games are most active and post their latest updates. It's pretty much like the chatrooms back in the day with a fresh coat of paint
DKBananaSlamma
04/16/2024
07:06 PM
#134
Give it a try. You might get used to it >_>
Neon >_>
bros
04/16/2024
07:08 PM
#135
AlCalavicci posted...
Damn, I've never stuck with Discord because I found the layout to be strange. I'm getting old and don't like change/new layouts :(
Check out the forum - it's great. IMO forums are much better for large discussions over a period of time. Discord is good for quick chats.
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04/16/2024
05:04 PM
#136
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DKBananaSlamma
04/16/2024
09:11 PM
#137
bump
Neon >_>
J03can
04/16/2024
09:46 PM
#138
Geeze, I was gone for a couple days and I missed this
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Tyranthraxus
04/16/2024
10:54 PM
#139
@Guide

I spoke to AceMos. She actually got out of purg yesterday just after the cutoff and can't post on CE anymore. Literal worst time to get purged. I sent her the link to thread zone.
It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha."
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TheSavageDragon
04/16/2024
11:03 PM
#141
Tyranthraxus posted...


I spoke to AceMos. She actually got out of purg yesterday just after the cutoff and can't post on CE anymore. Literal worst time to get purged. I sent her the link to thread zone.

I also just sent her a link to the discord most of us are hanging out on.
Tyranthraxus
04/16/2024
11:03 PM
#142
TheSavageDragon posted...
I also just sent her a link to the discord most of us are hanging out on.

Is that Humble or C_Pain's?
It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha."
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04/16/2024
09:01 PM
#143
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TheSavageDragon
04/16/2024
11:12 PM
#144
Tyranthraxus posted...
Is that Humble or C_Pain's?

Humble's seeing as C_Pain's seems to have several of the perpetually banned already taking roost
Doom_Art
04/16/2024
11:17 PM
#145
Anyone in touch with Asherlee?
Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009
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GiftedACIII
04/16/2024
11:27 PM
#149
Yeah, I don't get the new discord angle. There were already a bunch of various discords before. I don't really think the chat room style is too comparable to the message board style here.
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TheSavageDragon
04/16/2024
11:29 PM
#150
randy_123r posted...
What's the main discord everyone is joining? I see two of them. I don't really use it much except with some irl friends, so I'll most likely just lurk.

https://discord.gg/A54SNSua
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