To all the veteran members - Page 5

Déjà Bru · 01-15-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrestorm3

I agree, but I personally always try to be helpful with my first post in a thread, regardless of how asinine the OP is being. If that doesn't rectify the situation, then the OP is a true troll and/or knucklehead, and deserves to be treated as such. But everyone deserves that first attempt to be polite, and I think that's what joe's saying here.

Which is what I did in that thread, if you notice. I also PM'd him a couple of conciliatory notes. All of which he ignored in favor of his bizarre ranting. Which is when he got the back of my hand.

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Originally Posted by joefromchicago

Yeah, that spiraled out of control pretty quickly. Inevitably, there will be someone who will post something like "the game won't let me win the world series, it must be broken!" All I can do is urge restraint.

We'll try. Won't we, guys?

'94 EXPOS · 01-15-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcharlesxii

If you haven't been to these forums before, it can be really intimidating. I'm assuming the link goes to : http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/

which links to dozens of child forums. It's really the most out of any non-Paradox publisher I've seen.

All I'm saying is changing that link to this: OOTP 14 - New to the Game? - OOTP Developments Forums

New people will hopefully be directed to the right forum immediately and vets will know to click away from there. OOTP is not an easy game for new players to learn and I think the forums shouldn't add to that difficulty if at all possible.

Perhaps move 'New to the Game' to the top of the OOTP 14 list? And make it HUGE and bold

I immensely enjoyed reading this thread by the way!

Lukas Berger · 01-15-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pjh5165

This thread is unbelievable. If a newbie comes and asks a question in the wrong place, it's really not the end of the world.

Oh but it is, if you have a very, very small world.

Fyrestorm3 · 01-16-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie

Lastly, I offer my congrats to the person I'm referring to here as he just became the first community member to make my ignore list. Perhaps in the future I may consider removing him from such list but for now....well...he's on it.

A hearty congratulations from me, as well, for the same reason. I have steadfastly refused to put any users on my ignore list in all my time here, but I was just called an "ethnocentrist" via PM, because apparently disagreeing with a person is disrespecting their culture. Somehow. I would also like to point out that I have never stated what my race/culture/background is.

I normally wouldn't share something sent via PM, but I just wanted everyone to be aware. This is the kind of person we're dealing with.

Doc_Brown · 01-16-2014, 01:45 PM

Seems it's a lot of hard work being a vet! I'll just carry on lurking waiting for the time travel gags!

The Wolf · 01-16-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrestorm3

A hearty congratulations from me, as well, for the same reason. I have steadfastly refused to put any users on my ignore list in all my time here, but I was just called an "ethnocentrist" via PM, because apparently disagreeing with a person is disrespecting their culture. Somehow. I would also like to point out that I have never stated what my race/culture/background is.

I normally wouldn't share something sent via PM, but I just wanted everyone to be aware. This is the kind of person we're dealing with.

On the other hand, I have too much honor to share the numerous insults that Fyrestorm3 sent to me via PM. Unlike him, I have the decency to keep private things private.

Honorable_Pawn · 01-16-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by joefromchicago

Now that OOTP is on Steam, we've been having a lot of new players come on the board. Remember, this is a good thing. We want more people to play OOTP. So make them feel welcome. Resist the urge to treat them like idiots and jerks, like you would the usual gang of knuckleheads around here. Remember that sarcasm doesn't translate very well on the internet, and that some of these new players are young -- younger even than you were when you broke your first tooth on a plank of Topps chewing gum. Assume that all questions are in earnest and all questioners are sincere. Play nice and share your toys and everyone will be happy.

By the way, I get to say this because this is my 1000th post, which I guess makes me a junior-knucklehead or something like that.

You want a piece of me tough guy? Huh? Huh!!?

canadiancreed · 01-16-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrestorm3

A hearty congratulations from me, as well, for the same reason. I have steadfastly refused to put any users on my ignore list in all my time here, but I was just called an "ethnocentrist" via PM, because apparently disagreeing with a person is disrespecting their culture. Somehow. I would also like to point out that I have never stated what my race/culture/background is.

I normally wouldn't share something sent via PM, but I just wanted everyone to be aware. This is the kind of person we're dealing with.

Sounds like your PM buddy got hold of a thesaurus.

And for those that are new and made it this far without recoiling in horror at the insanity, if you get unwanted/harassing PM's, please let your friendly, neighbourhood mods know, and they'll get on that ASAP.

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Originally Posted by Doc_Brown

Seems it's a lot of hard work being a vet! I'll just carry on lurking waiting for the time travel gags!

Tell me bout it. Good thing we're far from being considered seasoned pros eh Doc?

Honorable_Pawn · 01-16-2014, 04:10 PM

I stopped reading at page 3. Not that I didn't thoroughly enjoy the intellectual push and pull. But at some point it comes down to splitting hairys sacks. I mean hairs.

Once all of the hairs have been perfectly split down the middle it comes down to getting the last word. And let's face it...whoever gets the last word is the victor, right?

I've seen that conversation before, I think.

Honorable_Pawn · 01-16-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrestorm3

A hearty congratulations from me, as well, for the same reason. I have steadfastly refused to put any users on my ignore list in all my time here, but I was just called an "ethnocentrist" via PM, because apparently disagreeing with a person is disrespecting their culture. Somehow. I would also like to point out that I have never stated what my race/culture/background is.

I normally wouldn't share something sent via PM, but I just wanted everyone to be aware. This is the kind of person we're dealing with.

an ethno hammy hummer?

David Watts · 01-16-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Honorable_Pawn

I stopped reading at page 3. Not that I didn't thoroughly enjoy the intellectual push and pull. But at some point it comes down to splitting hairys sacks. I mean hairs.

Once all of the hairs have been perfectly split down the middle it comes down to getting the last word. And let's face it...whoever gets the last word is the victor, right?

I've seen that conversation before, I think.

What do you think this is Wheel of Fortune

Fyrestorm3 · 01-16-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

What do you think this is Wheel of Fortune

I'll take "Being nice to the newbies" for 400, Alex.

...Wait.

The Wolf · 01-16-2014, 04:28 PM

I'll take "Violation of Privacy" for 500.

The Wolf · 01-16-2014, 04:37 PM

As near as I can tell, my offenses consist of not letting Fyrestorm3 boss me around about newbies, asking a relevant question of one, and privately telling someone that they were an ethnocentrist. Shocking. Bring on the crucifixion.

Westheim · 01-16-2014, 04:44 PM

"Drama Queen" for 1000, please.

le receveur · 01-16-2014, 04:47 PM

Can I have OOTP for 100?

Gil Thorp · 01-16-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by le receveur

Can I have OOTP for 100?

Or $14.99?

Honorable_Pawn · 01-16-2014, 06:41 PM

I just had a thought and it had me cracking up. This thread is perfect. Just perfect. Noobs will get the full Nerditude that we are all about after wading through this. This is how we haze Noobs around here. If they can wade through this entire thread they will have the culture down pat.

Instant OOTP nerd.

Honorable_Pawn · 01-16-2014, 06:54 PM

I just read the other thread that sparked this one.

I love this place.

Fyrestorm3 · 01-16-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

On the other hand, I have too much honor to share the numerous insults that Fyrestorm3 sent to me via PM. Unlike him, I have the decency to keep private things private.

Curiosity got the better of me, because I was sure the response was something like this. Anyone who would like to know my exact words to Wolf (even though I never said the PM was from him), please PM me. I would be happy to share. The closest I got to an insult was insinuating that he needed reading comprehension.

As I said, the only reason I felt the need to publish one word of what was said in a multiple-PM chain was because the concept is so ludicrous that I couldn't believe it was actually brought up.

I retract my previous statement about the closure of this thread. It's gotten far out of hand. Mods, have at it.

01-16-2014, 04:10 PM	#89
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	I stopped reading at page 3. Not that I didn't thoroughly enjoy the intellectual push and pull. But at some point it comes down to splitting hairys sacks. I mean hairs. Once all of the hairs have been perfectly split down the middle it comes down to getting the last word. And let's face it...whoever gets the last word is the victor, right? I've seen that conversation before, I think. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

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01-16-2014, 06:41 PM	#98
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	I just had a thought and it had me cracking up. This thread is perfect. Just perfect. Noobs will get the full Nerditude that we are all about after wading through this. This is how we haze Noobs around here. If they can wade through this entire thread they will have the culture down pat. Instant OOTP nerd. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

01-16-2014, 06:54 PM	#99
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	I just read the other thread that sparked this one. I love this place. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

01-16-2014, 01:45 PM	#85
Doc_Brown All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,326	Seems it's a lot of hard work being a vet! I'll just carry on lurking waiting for the time travel gags!

01-16-2014, 04:47 PM	#96
le receveur All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada Posts: 1,736	Can I have OOTP for 100?