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Balnazarr 06/01/23 4:55:00 PM #203: |
DToast posted... Yes to all of this. You are such a shitty admin. I could do a better job then you. You've ruined Gfaqs FYI. You're a heartless shill only concerned with ruining this already dying site. Hope you're happy. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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bfslick50 06/01/23 4:55:44 PM #204: |
Damn, I was getting to liking Realpolitik more than 261. Had less traffic but felt more chill and less trolls. Well CE, you dont have long left. --- "Something's wrong! Murder isn't working and that's all we're good at." ~Futurama ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BroodRyu 06/01/23 4:56:20 PM #205: |
I think some of the behavior in this topic is exactly why Fandom likes to shut down political discussion on their brands. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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The_shibe 06/01/23 4:57:07 PM #206: |
CoyoteTheGreat posted... they probably did select mods based off some kind of merit. nah. the_admiral and his mini me (willythemailboy) were mods --- So post. Much gamefaqs. Wow. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CoyoteTheGreat 06/01/23 4:58:32 PM #207: |
The_shibe posted... nah. the_admiral and his mini me (willythemailboy) were mods Willythemailboy was like, one of the most noxious right wing trolls on 261. Like, the image he was trying to project was just a guy sitting out on his lawnmower chair with his shotgun just waiting for the neighbor's dog to cross into his yard. I'm honestly surprised he even knew how to use the internet. --- Disobedience is the stamp of the hero. -Ragnar Redbeard Also, this is Kagata.. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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The_shibe 06/01/23 4:59:30 PM #208: |
Starks posted... Anything further? Do you have any sympathy for the community you shattered? somehow the fact that he replied that made me feel worse about things. Like, maybe it's not just that the message board format is considered incompatible with fandom's biz model. Maybe there's some hostility towards the userbase too. --- So post. Much gamefaqs. Wow. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Ephidel 06/01/23 5:08:05 PM #210: |
I do find it all very shady, because Realpolitik got a few posts every day but was far from what I would consider an active board. And I find it hard to believe that nobody was aware of it until now. Even with the "they're not active boards" excuse though, if your rule is to have no politics boards it seems strange not to wipe them all out at the time of the official announcement. Waiting to do it after the fact is just sloppy and makes it look targeted. That will be true even if the rest of the boards do end up deleted at some point, it's not a good look to claim to be enforcing a new rule and then to wait this long. I understand why a lot of people hate Reddit but something off site definitely seems to be the way to go. Maybe a standalone forum, I dunno. CE has too many annoying people derailing the threads and unfortunately there's no topicality rule so they aren't breaking any rules by doing so. It has the occasional good politics thread but it doesn't really work as a dedicated political board. Plus I don't think this board is very long for this world from the looks of things. But elsewhere, they don't have any power to stop us. You can never truly destroy a community on the internet, because they'll always be able to move elsewhere. Funnily enough I have seen some of the usual trolls threatening they're going to run to the Reddit admins and try to get the sub shut down, but they don't understand how Reddit works, so the threats are empty. Mind you, Reddit doesn't have to be the main alternative if people can come up with something else, but the point is that they lose any leverage they have to shut down political discussion once it leaves GameFAQs. So if anyone does come up with a better alternative I would recommend posting about it on the sub so people can know about it. Anyway, since Starks is here I just want to take the opportunity to say thank you for accepting my invite request to Realpolitik or however it works. Even though I didn't end up getting the chance to make use of it because I lurk far more than I post. It was a nice idea and the board was pretty civil but clearly they don't want us here. --- Stars don't twinkle, the moon doesn't shine. Try out Undertale, voted best game ever by GameFAQs! http://undertale.com/ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Requiem 06/01/23 5:09:15 PM #211: |
TonyKojima posted... Next will be WOT. nooooooooooooooooooooo --- Copyright free literature available at http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page... otherwise known as Tex-Mex ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Heineken14 06/01/23 5:09:33 PM #212: |
PiOverlord posted... I just hope that they don't shut CE down without warning. I at least want some time to say goodbye. :( Seeing as apparently "politics" is to big of a no-no for Fandom and CE will inevitably get shut down as well sometime soon because of people posting political topics on it, I'm just gonna get out in front and say goodbye to everyone that gives a shit, and if you don't, fuck off. --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Heineken14 06/01/23 5:12:38 PM #213: |
MabinogiFan posted... It's crazy that we may actually be witnessing the downfall of Gamefaqs. History is being made. We are definitely the security guard here and Fandom is Austin Powers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_PrZ-J7D3k --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Foppe 06/01/23 5:17:35 PM #214: |
You know what to do if they cut CE, find the biggest contributors and ask them to remove all their FAQs. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Foppe 06/01/23 5:22:07 PM #216: |
GranolaPanic posted... I need Cyrics Yakuza FAQs.Save them, we cant be sure if Fandoms endgame is to keep them or not. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Null_Gain 06/01/23 5:23:23 PM #217: |
MabinogiFan posted... It's crazy that we may actually be witnessing the downfall of Gamefaqs. History is being made. MabinogiFan posted... It's crazy that we may actually be witnessing the downfall of Gamefaqs. History is being made. MabinogiFan posted... It's crazy that we may actually be witnessing the downfall of Gamefaqs. History is being made. The killing blow was some reddit users organizing a campaign to shut down a single board and the sites owners actually taking them seriously . --- Series S + Switch "Don't steal, stop being ignorant and respect other peoples beliefs." -perthboy on flying a Nazi flag ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AldousIsDead 06/01/23 5:27:04 PM #219: |
Null_Gain posted... The killing blow was some reddit users organizing a campaign to shut down a single board and the sites owners actually taking them seriously .Honestly we have no idea how true that is and really only have Tails' et al word to go on. If it is though I don't know how much lower my regard for Toast can go. --- In simplicity, utility. Through utility, simplicity. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BombermanGold 06/01/23 5:27:27 PM #220: |
Terrific... --- "I will be your superhero!!!" STEAM ID: BombermanGOLDEN ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Strand 06/01/23 5:30:19 PM #221: |
AldousIsDead posted... Honestly we have no idea how true that is and really only have Tails' et al word to go on.They had a step-by-step guide for contacting DToast. It predates 261's closure by less than two weeks. https://old.reddit.com/r/GameFaqsModerations/comments/1380xnk/guide_contacting_fandom_to_contest_an/ They also brought Realpolitik to his attention. Their next target is CE. https://old.reddit.com/r/GameFaqsModerations/comments/13xsfp0/we_got_realpolitik_shut_down_too/ --- "I am a man of somewhat retiring, and I might even say refined, tastes, and there is nothing more unaesthetic than a policeman." ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Foppe 06/01/23 5:32:12 PM #222: |
Fandom mentioned 261 the first thing they did, which predates Tails attempt. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CSCA33 06/01/23 5:32:57 PM #223: |
Theres no legit reason to keep CE open if theyre going to shut down 261. The logic simply doesnt comport. This place is just politics lite, with an overabundance of misogyny that wasnt present on 261. --- [click here] (She/Her) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AndreLeGeant 06/01/23 5:33:33 PM #224: |
I think people are falling for the causation/correlation fallacy with that reddit "campaign". --- "Not only is Andre way smarter than you, he's also way smarter than you think you are." - SaikyoStyle ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BunkerBoy 06/01/23 5:33:57 PM #225: |
Get a load of this incel https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/6/4/AAe283AAEh7s.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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toreysback 06/01/23 5:34:50 PM #226: |
fellas it's too rough to feed ya --- Imitation is the sincerest form of mockery ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AldousIsDead 06/01/23 5:35:05 PM #227: |
Strand posted... They had a step-by-step guide for contacting DToast. It predates 261's closure by less than two weeks.I'm aware, I just don't know if that's all just noise to fandom or if it actually had an effect. The "toxic language" that Toast mentioned before allen came in to do damage control makes me think it did, but I can't say for sure. I can say that I am convinced Toast is profoundly incompetent as an admin. Sadly that doesn't actually matter like it should. --- In simplicity, utility. Through utility, simplicity. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CoyoteTheGreat 06/01/23 5:37:21 PM #228: |
Strand posted... They had a step-by-step guide for contacting DToast. It predates 261's closure by less than two weeks. Yeah, they are even directly collaborating with DToast on this, which should give people another clue as to DToast's politics here. --- Disobedience is the stamp of the hero. -Ragnar Redbeard Also, this is Kagata.. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Will_VIIII 06/01/23 5:37:21 PM #229: |
The delusion that they had a hand in getting these boards shut down --- Advice from a dryer: Open the door to amazement. Don't shrink from your true calling. Accept life's wrinkles. Avoid overload. Reach into mystery! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MC_BatCommander 06/01/23 5:37:51 PM #230: |
AndreLeGeant posted... I think people are falling for the causation/correlation fallacy with that reddit "campaign". No that's silly, I'm sure Fandom axed an entire board just because some weirdos on Reddit cried about it and not for any other totally logical reason --- The Legend is True! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AldousIsDead 06/01/23 5:40:36 PM #231: |
MC_BatCommander posted... No that's silly, I'm sure Fandom axed an entire board just because some weirdos on Reddit cried about it and not for any other totally logical reasonI'd be right there with you were it not for Toast's announcement being markedly different than Allens explanation after. But maybe I'm just seeing pictures in the dumpster fire. --- In simplicity, utility. Through utility, simplicity. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Strand 06/01/23 5:45:43 PM #232: |
AldousIsDead posted... I'm aware, I just don't know if that's all just noise to fandom or if it actually had an effect. If Fandom really planned this for several months, why was it closed abruptly without any warning? If they had a policy against political discussion boards, why did Toast bring up 261's violation against abusive language instead? Why did SBAllen clarify the policy against political discussion boards on CE, where it wouldn't be archived, rather than as an official announcement? And if DToast's original announcement was incorrect, why hasn't it been deleted or corrected to reflect the actual policy? DToast's level of competence doesn't explain any of those. --- "I am a man of somewhat retiring, and I might even say refined, tastes, and there is nothing more unaesthetic than a policeman." ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sandalorn 06/01/23 5:46:18 PM #233: |
Strand posted... They had a step-by-step guide for contacting DToast. It predates 261's closure by less than two weeks. There will never be bigger losers in life than these little children. I can't even imagine failing so hard in life that this is something you are proud of. Just simply boggles the mind. --- Posted under Ellesarian in a past life. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CE_gonna_CE 06/01/23 5:47:41 PM #234: |
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/3/8/AAb05zAAEhY6.jpg --- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1531-food-delivery-services-general ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AndreLeGeant 06/01/23 5:48:19 PM #235: |
AldousIsDead posted... I'd be right there with you were it not for Toast's announcement being markedly different than Allens explanation after.If there was concern over toxicity it likely related to discussion of LGBT issues. My first reaction to Politics closing was concern over alienating LGBT users due to discussions around gender and sexuality. HOWEVER, I gave up that line of thinking when there were no stickies about discussion the issue on Harry Potter boards. --- "Not only is Andre way smarter than you, he's also way smarter than you think you are." - SaikyoStyle ... Copied to Clipboard!
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projektpete 06/01/23 5:49:41 PM #236: |
Many of the 261 regulars were starting up with their shenanigans on that board and so the kibosh was firmly placed on it. Kudos to DToast! Definitely on the right track to making Gamefaqs great again!! --- They say you are what you eat. Well that's funny.... I don't recall eating a ****ing legend.... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Yazarogi 06/01/23 5:56:54 PM #238: |
where do we meet up after the closures> --- "There will be nothing to show that we were ever here... but stardust." - Pinbacker ... Copied to Clipboard!
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projektpete 06/01/23 5:57:19 PM #239: |
GranolaPanic posted... Thats simply untrue. The Realpoliticks board was a pleasant place for the short time I was there. No, I saw a few topics that descended into flame wars at the hands of a few of the handles I use to see on 261 regularly. We don't need politics in our vidjagames. This is GameFaqs... --- They say you are what you eat. Well that's funny.... I don't recall eating a ****ing legend.... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CSCA33 06/01/23 5:58:23 PM #240: |
projektpete posted... No, I saw a few topics that descended into flame wars at the hands of a few of the handles I use to see on 261 regularly.yikes --- [click here] (She/Her) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Necronmon 06/01/23 5:58:42 PM #241: |
Can someone report Projektpete for clearly being a troll? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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videospirit 06/01/23 6:01:02 PM #242: |
The_shibe posted... why not close it when 261 was closed? No, they're just closing any political topic that is made on that board for being "off-topic" I guess. I've seen three political topics made there today and all of them have been closed, with the only surviving topic a few minutes ago being the one about whether a card game like politics as usual should have a board on a videogame faq website. --- Is there any other time in a modern democracy where large numbers of citizens complained that their government wasn't enough like a tyrannical dictatorship? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Aysander 06/01/23 6:01:50 PM #243: |
projektpete posted... Many of the 261 regulars were starting up with their shenanigans on that board and so the kibosh was firmly placed on it. Curious what these shenanigans were, and if you ever even posted there outside deliberate trolling on whoever your main account is. Infinitely more curious why conservative community boards haven't been targeted, and why THE most divisive, abusive, and toxic topic known to man -- Religion -- hasn't been targeted yet. Curious as to why DToast and Allen has completely different responses to the sudden closure of 261 and why Allen is completely silent regarding Realpolitik. Lots of things to be curious about. --- Ernie. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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toreysback 06/01/23 6:02:53 PM #244: |
Yazarogi posted... where do we meet up after the closures> at rainbow's end --- Imitation is the sincerest form of mockery ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Starks 06/01/23 6:04:01 PM #246: |
Any abuse argument would apply far more to CE than ever did to 261. The rampant misogyny on CE flows as effortlessly as breathing. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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projektpete 06/01/23 6:05:40 PM #247: |
Aysander posted... Curious what these shenanigans were, and if you ever even posted there outside deliberate trolling on whoever your main account is. This is GameFaqs... as in vidjagames. Not PolitiFaqs. We don't need politics in one's Vidjagames. I'm glad the powers that be are cleaning house. GameFaqs was once a great gaming community and it seems DToast and Allen are working towards restoring said community. --- They say you are what you eat. Well that's funny.... I don't recall eating a ****ing legend.... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Starks 06/01/23 6:06:35 PM #248: |
You grave dancers are just the worst. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Aysander 06/01/23 6:07:00 PM #250: |
Starks posted... Any abuse argument would apply far more to CE than ever did to 261.Can think of other boards too. Hoooooooo boy, if Fandom could only look back in time to the 2004-2010 Tales Of series boards. Any time that a new game came out the violence and rampant bullying of some users was a sight and a half. And of course our lovely Religion board. And any of the Neptunia game boards. --- Ernie. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Solar_Crimson 06/01/23 6:07:48 PM #251: |
projektpete posted... No, I saw a few topics that descended into flame wars at the hands of a few of the handles I use to see on 261 regularly.Who's alt is this? --- Eat the rich Destroy the GOP ... Copied to Clipboard!
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gatsbyy 06/01/23 6:08:21 PM #252: |
projektpete posted... This is GameFaqs... as in vidjagames.I would think for gaming people flock to YouTube or Twitch to discuss games. Gamefaqs is essentially not that much different from 20 years ago except for far more ads. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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