Current Events > why do people accuse each other of buying gamefaqs accounts?

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0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 06/25/19 4:27:48 PM #1:	like, why would anyone buy an account, and how would anyone know that the person bought the account? It makes more sense that someone got banned and now is using an old alt, or something. <cite>0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 posted [p:923834823] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>like, why would anyone buy an account, and how would anyone know that the person bought the account? It makes more sense that someone got banned and now is using an old alt, or something.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Swagnificent119 06/25/19 4:28:41 PM #2:	I thought admitting to buying/selling accounts was a banable offense. --- https://i.imgtc.ws/nHeqezb.png Don't Hate, Celebrate <cite>Swagnificent119 posted [p:923834867] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>I thought admitting to buying/selling accounts was a banable offense.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 06/25/19 4:29:23 PM #3:	Swagnificent119 posted... I thought admitting to buying/selling accounts was a banable offense. It is, but people accuse each other of doing it a lot, especially with old accounts w/ low karma/ <cite>0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 posted [p:923834902] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>Swagnificent119 posted...</cite> <quote>I thought admitting to buying/selling accounts was a banable offense.</quote> It is, but people accuse each other of doing it a lot, especially with old accounts w/ low karma/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BusyGettingLaid 06/25/19 4:29:50 PM #4:	maybe they want an account named "cloudXtifa69" but it's already taken <cite>BusyGettingLaid posted [p:923834929] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>maybe they want an account named "cloudXtifa69" but it's already taken</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 06/25/19 4:30:33 PM #5:	why do people accuse each other of buying gamefaqs accounts? --- "It's basically just a stuffed animal at that point." -Tyranthraxus <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:923834952] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>why do people accuse each other of buying gamefaqs accounts?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masatofujimoto 06/25/19 4:31:00 PM #6:	This account will be worth money some day. --- I can sing a song for you and me, I can make a song for all who feel love. <cite>masatofujimoto posted [p:923834972] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>This account will be worth money some day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Orlando_Jordan 06/25/19 4:31:28 PM #7:	It's a dumb meme. --- "All I'm offering is the truth, nothing more."-Morpheus <cite>Orlando_Jordan posted [p:923834987] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>It's a dumb meme.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 06/25/19 4:31:39 PM #8:	TC, why did you buy your account? --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:923834997] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>TC, why did you buy your account?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NES4EVER 06/25/19 4:35:58 PM #9:	masatofujimoto posted... This account will be worth money some day. I just imagined an old guy appraising an account antiques roadshow style. "Ah yes an early GameFAQs account from the CJayC dynasty. The moderation history is good, but the six digit user id will affect its value, with low IDs being more valuable. Of course, having a space in the username would also help its value" --- *nu-horsemen 4evar* [A GameFAQs Moderator was deleted by this message] <cite>NES4EVER posted [p:923835213] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>masatofujimoto posted...</cite> <quote>This account will be worth money some day.</quote> I just imagined an old guy appraising an account antiques roadshow style. "Ah yes an early GameFAQs account from the CJayC dynasty. The moderation history is good, but the six digit user id will affect its value, with low IDs being more valuable. Of course, having a space in the username would also help its value"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 06/25/19 4:38:34 PM #10:	NES4EVER posted... "Ah yes an early GameFAQs account from the CJayC dynasty. The moderation history is good, but the six digit user id will affect its value, with low IDs being more valuable. Of course, having a space in the username would also help its value" lmao --- "It's basically just a stuffed animal at that point." -Tyranthraxus <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:923835335] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>NES4EVER posted...</cite> <quote>"Ah yes an early GameFAQs account from the CJayC dynasty. The moderation history is good, but the six digit user id will affect its value, with low IDs being more valuable. Of course, having a space in the username would also help its value"</quote> lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VayneSolo 06/25/19 4:41:19 PM #11:	Who in their right mind would ever pay for a Gamefaqs account? Even access to LUE wouldn't be worth (and it would be easier and cheaper trying to become a mod). <cite>VayneSolo posted [p:923835456] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>Who in their right mind would ever pay for a Gamefaqs account? Even access to LUE wouldn't be worth (and it would be easier and cheaper trying to become a mod).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SmidgeIsntBack 06/25/19 4:59:10 PM #12:	AFAIK there isn't any evidence for actual money being traded for old accounts. But also there have been an inordinate amount of 200X accounts with low posts and karma turning up and posting white supremacist talking points. As for why you'd want an older account, it's a "get out of ban free" card. --- Audio Theater: For discussion of podcasts, radio, audiobooks, and the like https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1364- <cite>SmidgeIsntBack posted [p:923836296] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>AFAIK there isn't any evidence for actual money being traded for old accounts. But also there have been an inordinate amount of 200X accounts with low posts and karma turning up and posting white supremacist talking points. As for why you'd want an older account, it's a "get out of ban free" card.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssk9716757 06/25/19 5:00:22 PM #13:	ok why tf would anyone spend money on a gamefaqs account --- I am the nucleus. <cite>ssk9716757 posted [p:923836352] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>ok why tf would anyone spend money on a gamefaqs account</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Caution998 06/25/19 5:01:39 PM #14:	People on CE: "Look at it - GFAQs is a dying website man!" Also people on CE: "Look at this dude with his bought account! The market for those things is so hot right now!" --- https://youtu.be/U06jlgpMtQs <cite>Caution998 posted [p:923836399] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>People on CE: "Look at it - GFAQs is a dying website man!" Also people on CE: "Look at this dude with his bought account! The market for those things is so hot right now!"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 06/25/19 5:04:54 PM #15:	My account is worth like 1 million dollars. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:923836542] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>My account is worth like 1 million dollars.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tsukasa1891 06/25/19 5:38:08 PM #16:	Veggeta X posted... My account is worth like 1 million dollars. 5 digit user number and a space in user name checks out, but that post 90s registration date is going to cause it to be worth less then a million.. <cite>Tsukasa1891 posted [p:923837935] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>My account is worth like 1 million dollars.</quote> 5 digit user number and a space in user name checks out, but that post 90s registration date is going to cause it to be worth less then a million..</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ModLogic 06/25/19 5:39:43 PM #17:	some people are so invested in this site they keep tabs on every accounts posting history and hold meetings regularly to discuss anon users. --- https://i.imgtc.com/PruZV73.png https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:923838008] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote>some people are so invested in this site they keep tabs on every accounts posting history and hold meetings regularly to discuss anon users.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 06/25/19 5:40:23 PM #18:	SmidgeIsntBack posted... 200X accounts wats dat Veggeta X posted... My account is worth like 1 million dollars. dont sell yourself so short --- "It's basically just a stuffed animal at that point." -Tyranthraxus <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:923838042] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>SmidgeIsntBack posted...</cite> <quote>200X accounts</quote> wats dat <cite>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>My account is worth like 1 million dollars.</quote> dont sell yourself so short</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 06/25/19 5:41:09 PM #19:	ModLogic posted... some people are so invested in this site they keep tabs on every accounts posting history and hold meetings regularly to discuss anon users. got dang secret brigade dumbledores army --- "It's basically just a stuffed animal at that point." -Tyranthraxus <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:923838072] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>ModLogic posted...</cite> <quote>some people are so invested in this site they keep tabs on every accounts posting history and hold meetings regularly to discuss anon users.</quote> got dang secret brigade dumbledores army</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 06/25/19 5:41:56 PM #20:	Tsukasa1891 posted... Veggeta X posted... My account is worth like 1 million dollars. 5 digit user number and a space in user name checks out, but that post 90s registration date is going to cause it to be worth less then a million.. Agreed. The post 90s date makes it near worthless --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot? V-E-G-Y https://imgur.com/AqR3aeX https://imgur.com/vvuUXpp https://i.imgtc.com/lyRboFN.jpg <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:923838103] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tsukasa1891 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>My account is worth like 1 million dollars.</quote> 5 digit user number and a space in user name checks out, but that post 90s registration date is going to cause it to be worth less then a million..</quote> Agreed. The post 90s date makes it near worthless</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 06/25/19 5:44:38 PM #21:	glitteringfairy posted... Tsukasa1891 posted... Veggeta X posted... My account is worth like 1 million dollars. 5 digit user number and a space in user name checks out, but that post 90s registration date is going to cause it to be worth less then a million.. Agreed. The post 90s date makes it near worthless yo wtf TIL veg is post-y2k VOMITS --- "It's basically just a stuffed animal at that point." -Tyranthraxus <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:923838206] in why do peo... [t:77818376]...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tsukasa1891 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>My account is worth like 1 million dollars.</quote> 5 digit user number and a space in user name checks out, but that post 90s registration date is going to cause it to be worth less then a million..</quote> Agreed. The post 90s date makes it near worthless</quote> yo wtf TIL veg is post-y2k VOMITS</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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