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don't know why you guys got dumb chatgpt

me: In the context of old internet lore, do you know what is LUE?
ChatGPT:
Yes, I'm familiar with LUE, also known as the LUEshi Forum. LUEshi (pronounced "loo-eh-shee") was a sub-forum on the popular internet message board GameFAQs back in the early 2000s. LUEshi stood for "Life, the Universe, and Everything" and was inspired by the famous phrase from Douglas Adams' science fiction series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
LUEshi gained notoriety for its unique culture and bizarre community. The forum had few rules and attracted a large number of users who engaged in random and often nonsensical discussions. The topics ranged from humorous and irreverent to outright absurd, and the community developed its own inside jokes, catchphrases, and distinctive style of posting.
LUEshi became infamous for its "griefing" activities as well, where members would organize raids on other forums or websites for entertainment purposes. This often involved flooding boards with irrelevant or disruptive posts, sparking chaos and irritation among the targeted communities.
The forum was eventually shut down due to the increasing amount of disruptive behavior and the inability to moderate the content effectively. However, LUEshi left a lasting legacy on the internet and is remembered as a unique and somewhat eccentric part of internet lore from that era.

me: And how about the GameFAQs character contests?
ChatGPT:
The GameFAQs character contests were annual popularity contests held on the GameFAQs website. These contests aimed to determine the most popular video game character among the GameFAQs user community.
The most famous and enduring of these contests was the "Character Battle" or "Character Battle Contest" (often abbreviated as C.B.C.). It started in 2002 and became an annual event, typically taking place during the summer months.
During the contest, GameFAQs users could vote for their favorite video game characters in head-to-head matchups. The matchups were organized in a bracket format, similar to a tournament. Each round, users would vote for their preferred character, and the character with the most votes would advance to the next round.
The contests generated a lot of excitement and discussion among the GameFAQs community. Users campaigned for their favorite characters, often creating dedicated threads and posting persuasive arguments to rally support. The contests became known for unexpected upsets, intense rivalries, and passionate debates.
Some of the most iconic characters in video game history, such as Mario, Link, and Cloud, have participated in these contests, along with characters from more niche or lesser-known games. The contests provided a platform for fans to express their enthusiasm for their beloved characters and sparked spirited conversations about the merits of different video game franchises.
It's worth noting that while the GameFAQs character contests were a significant part of internet gaming culture for many years, their popularity has waned in recent times. The contests no longer take place regularly, but they remain a nostalgic memory for those who participated in and followed them.

me: Do you know which character won the first contest?
ChatGPT:

Yes, the first GameFAQs Character Battle Contest, also known as C.B.C. 2002, was won by the character Link from The Legend of Zelda series. Link emerged as the victor after a series of head-to-head matchups against other popular video game characters. The contest featured a bracket format, and Link secured the most votes throughout the competition, ultimately claiming the title of the most popular video game character according to the GameFAQs community in 2002.