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Creig

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Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
I think you need to leave this thread and drop the Rollo bullsh!t!!!!! It is over and done with. If you must know why I didn't call him out, I don't know. I don't recall posting about it until after the fact.

Creig, I'm not naming names, but dear lord you are really making me rethink that. So please get out of my FI thread with your "Anyone who disagrees with me is biased attitude", and your constant comparisons to Rollo.

-Kevin

I'm just trying to understand your sudden, inexplicable concern for the well-being of the Video forum. I know I certainly tried hard enough back then to outst the biggest instigator while you and others were actively backing him up 110% and, in fact, calling me out for my attempts to get rid of him. So why the sudden change of heart if you felt this sort of behavior was acceptable back then?

In closing, I think I'll just offer a piece of advice you once gave me when I was commenting about Rollo's behavior...

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Why dont you grow some thick skin and get on with your life.
 

Keysplayr

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Originally posted by: Creig
Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
I think you need to leave this thread and drop the Rollo bullsh!t!!!!! It is over and done with. If you must know why I didn't call him out, I don't know. I don't recall posting about it until after the fact.

Creig, I'm not naming names, but dear lord you are really making me rethink that. So please get out of my FI thread with your "Anyone who disagrees with me is biased attitude", and your constant comparisons to Rollo.

-Kevin

I'm just trying to understand your sudden, inexplicable concern for the well-being of the Video forum. I know I certainly tried hard enough back then to outst the biggest instigator while you and others were actively backing him up 110% and, in fact, calling me out for my attempts to get rid of him. So why the sudden change of heart if you felt this sort of behavior was acceptable back then?

In closing, I think I'll just offer a piece of advice you once gave me when I was commenting about Rollo's behavior...

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Why dont you grow some thick skin and get on with your life.

You yourself said those times are over, or much worse than today. Yet you go back and quote from that exact time, when hostility was at it's peak in the forum. And by the way, does your sentence here, "I'm just trying to understand your sudden, inexplicable concern for the well-being of the Video forum." mean that it was not made clear to you what Kevin wants here? Seems his first post said what he wanted, so what not explained? If he has had it with the crap in the vid forum, and wants it better, what merits any sort of explaination for something like that?

Sarcasm doesn't improve this situation Creig. Either discuss this like an adult (if you are one), or remove yourself from this thread if you don't care to improve the forum.

 

josh6079

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Your last sentences here bother me a bit. Maybe you find it "fun" to constantly find yourself in not just average, but heated and inflammatory debates, but a lot of members here are growing tired of it. Halfway through reading your post here, you said you wouldn't object to more moderation, but wouldn't push for it either? I said to myself, "Why the heck wouldn't you?" You answered my question by telling me it is fun for you the way it is now. I'm a little dissappointed.
Sorry, I didn't mean to come off as someone who thought it was "fun" to argue and if that's what my words said than perhaps I need to re-phrase. Sure, debates can have their enjoyment level both in participation and observation, but having threads without arguments is always ideal.

The reason why I wouldn't push for more moderation is because, well, where would you begin? "No Witch-hunting" is a start I guess, but isn't everyone entitled to suspicion so long as they back it up with reasonable evidence? I'm sure you've at least thought someone might have AEG / HRC ties keysplayer and knowing you I imagine you didn't think so without having good reason.

I'll admit, I've thought certain members must have some deeper ties with a cetain company in either a focus groups or at least investments, but I learned early on not to make that my pillar for arguing something against them.

Part of the reason why some are still suspicious is because of the tactics that were displayed here before my time (Rollo I guess). It sounds like there was A LOT of mud being thrown everywhere and it seems to have left some stains. I don't know if people like Gamingphreek, Cookie Monster, beggerking, Nelsieus, etc. should be upset so much at those who make those suspicions or upset with the company that let an agent leave room for those suspicions to be made. If Rollo wouldn't have been such a horrible display of AEG and therefore, nVidia, I don't think these members would have anything to be suspicious of. In a way, it isn't just the members faults here. It is also nVidia's / AEG's fault as well.

If we are to moderate beyond the level of "witch-hunting" and continue to fanboy claims, "agenda" claims, and insults, we might as well do a forum revision and discard half of the emotions used in the chat boxes since some people can get just as offended by a roll-of-eyes, disgusted look, confused face, or even a wink in the wrong context. While we're at that, why don't we seperate some Games and Programming categories and fix the search. Get my meaning?

There are a lot of things that probably could use a touch-up, but for the most part some loss of sensitivity and contacting the proper authorities (the proper way) fixes just about every over-bearing ordeal. I've come to realize our Mod's are pretty good already and Video is able to handle most things on it's own. (It's been doing it for how long?)
 

MmmSkyscraper

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I can't believe you're all still arguing about arguing. I've seen better behaviour in a kindergarten, no wonder the mods have abandoned Video cos it's a lost cause. You said, he said, she said, they said, you lose, I win, ZOMG my e-pen0r is teh win!!!!!11!1!!

xtknight made the best post in this thread but everyone ignored it.
 

rasczak

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seems like the only solution now would be to shut down the video forums.

I have seen the crap rolling through (no pun intended) and it just isn't going to get any better unless all involved get away from these forums for a while. the junk that went on is still fresh in the minds of the people who frequent these forums and alot falls back to maturity.

take away the toy for a while and see how the child responds. if they make better decisions after you give the toy back, then they get to keep it. if not, take it a away for good.
 

Captante

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This thread is unreal. (I thought for a moment I'd mistakenly clicked on P&N!)

I retract my previous statement & hereby nominate the "Mean-Mod" for video moderater! :D
 

apoppin

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Originally posted by: jpbelauskas
seems like the only solution now would be to shut down the video forums.

I have seen the crap rolling through (no pun intended) and it just isn't going to get any better unless all involved get away from these forums for a while. the junk that went on is still fresh in the minds of the people who frequent these forums and alot falls back to maturity.

take away the toy for a while and see how the child responds. if they make better decisions after you give the toy back, then they get to keep it. if not, take it a away for good.

nope

that would move all the *crap* into GH

and you guys haven't seen it *before* ... during the days when tRollo *ruled* video

the guys complaining about me don't bother to debate me ... they just whine and complain ... and they complain about what they start.

Video is the *place* for fanboys ... and it gets hot ... that is its *nature*

You *can* ask reasonable questions and get answers and opinions without flaming - NOW ... unlike 2 years ago
simply don't start or click on "flamebait" threads ... the *threads in question* are about nvidia's 8800 being Vista ready or not ... WHO REALLY CARES? it is not an "important issue" that concerns most of the members ... and it is left open for members to vent so that 95% of the other video threads stay "reasonable"


i think the people that are complaining - the OP and everyone else in video - is just as guilty - including myself.

i think if you are that "thin-skinned" and just want to "give it" but not "take it" should heed the old saying
if you can't stand the heat ... get out of the kitchen


video will go on fine with or without you

or me
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Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
This thread is over. I have PMed the mods asking for a general solution, without naming the names I believe are behind most of it. Everyone can stop posting and arguing about everything having to do with Rollo, and Fan-Boyism.

-Kevin
it's over cause you say it's over :p

you clearly *start* issues and when they don't go they way you expect you whine and tell people to stop posting ... perhaps if you took your own advice

you are part of the problem in video as much as anyone else

+++++++++++++++
ANOTHER example from THIS thread:

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003


Sarcasm doesn't improve this situation Creig. Either discuss this like an adult (if you are one), or remove yourself from this thread if you don't care to improve the forum.
So Keys is telling Creig to stop using sarcasm - sarcastically ...
does anyone see the irony?
[IF you are one]


edited--------------

you want 1,000 more examples of the Pot calling the Kettle black?

imo -i think the guys in video deserve each other and as long as the forum rules are not violated overmuch, it can continue to moderate itself

 

Gamingphreek

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Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: jpbelauskas
seems like the only solution now would be to shut down the video forums.

I have seen the crap rolling through (no pun intended) and it just isn't going to get any better unless all involved get away from these forums for a while. the junk that went on is still fresh in the minds of the people who frequent these forums and alot falls back to maturity.

take away the toy for a while and see how the child responds. if they make better decisions after you give the toy back, then they get to keep it. if not, take it a away for good.

nope

that would move all the *crap* into GH

and you guys haven't seen it *before* ... during the days when tRollo *ruled* video

the guys complaining about me don't bother to debate me ... they just whine and complain ... and they complain about what they start.

Video is the *place* for fanboys ... and it gets hot ... that is its *nature*

You *can* ask reasonable questions and get answers and opinions without flaming - NOW ... unlike 2 years ago
simply don't start or click on "flamebait" threads ... the *threads in question* are about nvidia's 8800 being Vista ready or not ... WHO REALLY CARES? it is not an "important issue" that concerns most of the members ... and it is left open for members to vent so that 95% of the other video threads stay "reasonable"


i think the people that are complaining - the OP and everyone else in video - is just as guilty - including myself.

i think if you are that "thin-skinned" and just want to "give it" but not "take it" should heed the old saying
if you can't stand the heat ... get out of the ktichen


video will go on fine with or without you

or me

I never referred to you directly or indirectly.

As for your second point, you know that we have debated the issue at hand numerous times without using Slander or referencing Rollo/AEG in anyway.

But I agree with your last few points. I don't think I made it clear, or even stated it, but I of course am not perfect.

Irregardless, Moderating needs to be increased, and the AEG needs to be laid to rest permanently.

-Kevin
 

apoppin

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i referred to you directly only when i quoted or named you in this thread

nvidia using AEG is over ... that has been confirmed by Chris Ray and we know for sure that nvidia's viral marketing IS *in house* ... so that will never be laid to rest ... the suspicion will always be here because of *what happened* and nvidia's stated continued support for guerilla marketing.

As to to "Slander" ... i don't remember anyone going that far.... anytime, at the worst. What do you mean?
:confused:

and i can't agree with you about increasing moderation ... the mods DON'T want to read these stupid fanboy theads to play *mommy* . .

.. it should be *self moderated* ... STAY OUT of the *flamebait threads* ... you will miss 99% of the nonsense [unless you really *like* it] ... there is very little *crap* in *normal* threads --unlike before where members were AFRAID to even ASK a question.

i think the mods should be ONLY called when there is a *real violation* of forum rules that merits a week or a warning.

of course, my opinion
 

Gamingphreek

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it's over cause you say it's over

you clearly *start* issues and when they don't go they way you expect you whine and tell people to stop posting ... perhaps if you took your own advice

you are part of the problem in video as much as anyone else

It is over because people began to troll my thread and add their opinion of the Vista thread. I don't see how this had anything to do with me being pompous or slanderous in any way shape or form. Additionally, I made this a general issue whereas you, among others, have personalized it.

I didn't make this thread to debate who was doing what, or who should be punished, I made this thread for the purpose of increasing moderating and to end the AEG accusations. Slader is going to happen, this is an online forum; I'm not asking for an end to it.

-Kevin
 

apoppin

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Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
it's over cause you say it's over

you clearly *start* issues and when they don't go they way you expect you whine and tell people to stop posting ... perhaps if you took your own advice

you are part of the problem in video as much as anyone else

It is over because people began to troll my thread and add their opinion of the Vista thread. I don't see how this had anything to do with me being pompous or slanderous in any way shape or form. Additionally, I made this a general issue whereas you, among others, have personalized it.

I didn't make this thread to debate who was doing what, or who should be punished, I made this thread for the purpose of increasing moderating and to end the AEG accusations. Slader is going to happen, this is an online forum; I'm not asking for an end to it.

-Kevin

don't forget to read my last post

it is not up to you which direction a thread will take or its *purpose*

i DISAGREE 100% with you on 1) increasing moderation
[and can back up my PoV with reasons]

and 2) we can NEVER end the Viral Marketing suspicions ... we know for a FACT that nvidia still uses guerrilla marketing ... when they stop using hidden moles on the forums, the suspicion will end ... they only stopped using AEG. :p

I don't think you understand 'slander' ... i haven't seen it in Video.
 

BFG10K

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I didn't even accuse you of doing anything BFG.
See now, I'm confused Gamingphreek because in this thread you stated:

As you guys can see, I continue to praise BFG for his knowledge, yet every time I do he throws crap right back at me.
I said I continually catch unnecessary flak from you.

You also stated:

One more time: I said the personal attacks and Witch Hunting need to stop.
So you admit I've never personally insulted you nor witch hunted you so what then is this "crap " and "flak" which you're referring to?

To me it seems the "crap" and "flak" you're referring to are counter-arguments using logic and you want the mods to step in because you don't want people pointing out flaws out your arguments.

Again an open forum doesn't work that way. You can't ask mods to stop people from posting just because you don't want your statements to be challenged.

If you're expecting that perhaps an open forum isn't the right place for you.
 

Sable

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"but vista ISN'T available yet."

"yes it is."

"NO IT ISN'T."

"YES IT IS!!!!"


Tedious.
 

Keysplayr

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Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: jpbelauskas
seems like the only solution now would be to shut down the video forums.

I have seen the crap rolling through (no pun intended) and it just isn't going to get any better unless all involved get away from these forums for a while. the junk that went on is still fresh in the minds of the people who frequent these forums and alot falls back to maturity.

take away the toy for a while and see how the child responds. if they make better decisions after you give the toy back, then they get to keep it. if not, take it a away for good.

nope

that would move all the *crap* into GH

and you guys haven't seen it *before* ... during the days when tRollo *ruled* video

the guys complaining about me don't bother to debate me ... they just whine and complain ... and they complain about what they start.

Video is the *place* for fanboys ... and it gets hot ... that is its *nature*

You *can* ask reasonable questions and get answers and opinions without flaming - NOW ... unlike 2 years ago
simply don't start or click on "flamebait" threads ... the *threads in question* are about nvidia's 8800 being Vista ready or not ... WHO REALLY CARES? it is not an "important issue" that concerns most of the members ... and it is left open for members to vent so that 95% of the other video threads stay "reasonable"


i think the people that are complaining - the OP and everyone else in video - is just as guilty - including myself.

i think if you are that "thin-skinned" and just want to "give it" but not "take it" should heed the old saying
if you can't stand the heat ... get out of the kitchen


video will go on fine with or without you

or me
================

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
This thread is over. I have PMed the mods asking for a general solution, without naming the names I believe are behind most of it. Everyone can stop posting and arguing about everything having to do with Rollo, and Fan-Boyism.

-Kevin
it's over cause you say it's over :p

you clearly *start* issues and when they don't go they way you expect you whine and tell people to stop posting ... perhaps if you took your own advice

you are part of the problem in video as much as anyone else

+++++++++++++++
ANOTHER example from THIS thread:

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003


Sarcasm doesn't improve this situation Creig. Either discuss this like an adult (if you are one), or remove yourself from this thread if you don't care to improve the forum.
So Keys is telling Creig to stop using sarcasm - sarcastically ...
does anyone see the irony?
[IF you are one]


edited--------------

you want 1,000 more examples of the Pot calling the Kettle black?

imo -i think the guys in video deserve each other and as long as the forum rules are not violated overmuch, it can continue to moderate itself


The "If you are one" was for real. I don't really know how old he is. There was no sarcasm at all whatsoever and that wasn't for a dig. It was a real question. So, you're wrong about me addressing it with sarcasm. Now what say you?
 

apoppin

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Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: jpbelauskas
seems like the only solution now would be to shut down the video forums.

I have seen the crap rolling through (no pun intended) and it just isn't going to get any better unless all involved get away from these forums for a while. the junk that went on is still fresh in the minds of the people who frequent these forums and alot falls back to maturity.

take away the toy for a while and see how the child responds. if they make better decisions after you give the toy back, then they get to keep it. if not, take it a away for good.

nope

that would move all the *crap* into GH

and you guys haven't seen it *before* ... during the days when tRollo *ruled* video

the guys complaining about me don't bother to debate me ... they just whine and complain ... and they complain about what they start.

Video is the *place* for fanboys ... and it gets hot ... that is its *nature*

You *can* ask reasonable questions and get answers and opinions without flaming - NOW ... unlike 2 years ago
simply don't start or click on "flamebait" threads ... the *threads in question* are about nvidia's 8800 being Vista ready or not ... WHO REALLY CARES? it is not an "important issue" that concerns most of the members ... and it is left open for members to vent so that 95% of the other video threads stay "reasonable"


i think the people that are complaining - the OP and everyone else in video - is just as guilty - including myself.

i think if you are that "thin-skinned" and just want to "give it" but not "take it" should heed the old saying
if you can't stand the heat ... get out of the kitchen


video will go on fine with or without you

or me
================

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
This thread is over. I have PMed the mods asking for a general solution, without naming the names I believe are behind most of it. Everyone can stop posting and arguing about everything having to do with Rollo, and Fan-Boyism.

-Kevin
it's over cause you say it's over :p

you clearly *start* issues and when they don't go they way you expect you whine and tell people to stop posting ... perhaps if you took your own advice

you are part of the problem in video as much as anyone else

+++++++++++++++
ANOTHER example from THIS thread:

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003


Sarcasm doesn't improve this situation Creig. Either discuss this like an adult (if you are one), or remove yourself from this thread if you don't care to improve the forum.
So Keys is telling Creig to stop using sarcasm - sarcastically ...
does anyone see the irony?
[IF you are one]


edited--------------

you want 1,000 more examples of the Pot calling the Kettle black?

imo -i think the guys in video deserve each other and as long as the forum rules are not violated overmuch, it can continue to moderate itself


The "If you are one" was for real. I don't really know how old he is. There was no sarcasm at all whatsoever and that wasn't for a dig. It was a real question. So, you're wrong about me addressing it with sarcasm. Now what say you?

i believe you

but you needed to *explain* your 'intentions' because it DOES appear to be sarcastic

now look at your statement again again and tell me - IF Creig said it to you - would it not *appear inflammatory* ? ... . . . "questioning" someone's age as if somehow you are "superior" ... nor do you have any right to ask someone to "remove themselves from this thread" because you don't like the way THEY said something :p

looks like *everyone* has no problem *giving it* but complains when they *get it*

it's called hypocritical for a reason ;)

hyper-critical ... of others with a different opinion

you cannot mandate *respect* for each other on the forums; all you can insist on is civility

[grammar edited]
 

Nelsieus

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Originally posted by: BFG10K
I didn't even accuse you of doing anything BFG.
See now, I'm confused Gamingphreek because in this thread you stated:

As you guys can see, I continue to praise BFG for his knowledge, yet every time I do he throws crap right back at me.
I said I continually catch unnecessary flak from you.

You also stated:

One more time: I said the personal attacks and Witch Hunting need to stop.
So you admit I've never personally insulted you nor witch hunted you so what then is this "crap " and "flak" which you're referring to?

To me it seems the "crap" and "flak" you're referring to are counter-arguments using logic and you want the mods to step in because you don't want people pointing out flaws out your arguments.

Again an open forum doesn't work that way. You can't ask mods to stop people from posting just because you don't want your statements to be challenged.

If you're expecting that perhaps an open forum isn't the right place for you.

Why are you trying to hard to instigate something? Gaminghreek was nothing but respectful to you, as was everyone else. You kindly stated your opinions on this issue, and that should have been the end of it.

Instead, now all you're doing is making (pointless) nit-picks for whatever reason, and just being a prime-example of how volitile people can be.

You can shift all your attacks on me, I guess; now I'm the new target. But this isn't the thread for that, so as I said to Josh, either do it in a PM or somewhere else.

It's trobling that you have such a strong urge to fight people, though, especially when some of us were actually sticking up for you.

:roll:

Nelsieus
 

apoppin

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*breaking news*

the pot calls the kettle black

the main instigator ask 'why' someone else wants to start something. :p

i don't think the mods want to babysit video

 

Sunner

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Video used to be such a nice place back in the day.
BenSkywalker, jpprod(I think that's how it was spelled), Soccerman(rip :( ), and plenty of other knowledgeable people having civilized debates, with the occasional flamewar to spice things up.

Now it's all flamewar, maybe with the occasional 5 post discussion once a week or so.

Damn shame.
 

Nelsieus

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Originally posted by: apoppin
the pot calls the kettle black

the main instigator ask 'why' someone else wants to start something.

:roll:

I'll let my history in this thread speak for itself...

Nelsieus
 

apoppin

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Originally posted by: Nelsieus
Originally posted by: apoppin
the pot calls the kettle black

the main instigator ask 'why' someone else wants to start something.

:roll:

I'll let my history in this thread speak for itself...

Nelsieus

i am not talking about *this thread* ... rather i am talking about you in Video and your general lack of respect for others and their PoV. ;)
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Originally posted by: Sunner
Video used to be such a nice place back in the day.
BenSkywalker, jpprod(I think that's how it was spelled), Soccerman(rip :( ), and plenty of other knowledgeable people having civilized debates, with the occasional flamewar to spice things up.

Now it's all flamewar, maybe with the occasional 5 post discussion once a week or so.

Damn shame.

when?
:confused:

BenSkywalker is still here and if you visit video - today - you can ask a reasonable question [like any other forum] and get reasonable answers ... without flaming whatsoever ... 95% of the current video threads are like ANYwhere else ...

it's the 5% "flamebait" threads that get the heated and rude exchanges ... if you want to avoid 'flames' use common sense on which threads you reply in. ;)


 

Sunner

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Heh, must've picked up lately then.
It was the forum I read and posted the most in along with OS for quite a while, then it gradually turned into such a steaming cesspool that I just stopped reading it.
Of course, that was like...4-5 years ago or something :)
 

SickBeast

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The video forum *is* moderated; it just seems to have a higher threshold than the other sub-forums.

IMO they did a decent job with the whole Rollo/AEG fiasco.

Gamingphreek, how would you suggest they deal with the trolling and flames? Ban anyone that does it? Vacations?

Really and truly, they need to permaban a handful of people. There is a small group in there that constantly flames and spreads nonsense. With them gone, I'm convinced that peace would be 'restored' to the video forum!
 

Genx87

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I'd say a lot of this is a result of ATI getting their ass beat bad for the past 18 months by Nvidia. Most of the really bad crap and resident trolls started turning the heat up about 12 months ago. The ATI fanbois cant take the heat and lashout at anybody who dare insult their beloved ATI. Newsflash, ATI is dead, AMD owns that name now. Your side lost the battle, get over it.

I havent visited the video forums much as I find P&N much more logical and at least worth something to discuss. That places the Video forum slightly below dirt in case you dont know P&N.

Ill name ATI trolls and I dont care.

Apoppin
Creig
Munky
Ackmed

And Nvidia Trolls
Gstanford

Although I am sure there are more Nvidia trolls. But I dont visit that much so i dont follow.

Why people grow a strong affiliation to a video card company is beyond me. It isnt like ATI or Nvidia compensates you for defending their shortcomings on Anandtechs video forum.

I suggest getting out a bit, breath, and enjoy life. Which video card is the best is something nice to talk about. However living your life through it and defending them to the idiotic end is pathetic.

 

Keysplayr

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Originally posted by: apoppin


you cannot mandate *respect* for each other on the forums; all you can insist on is civility

[grammar edited]

By Jove I thinks he's got it!!!! :thumbsup:
 

apoppin

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Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
Originally posted by: apoppin


you cannot mandate *respect* for each other on the forums; all you can insist on is civility

[grammar edited]

By Jove I thinks he's got it!!!! :thumbsup:

thank you!

that's all i ask for

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Originally posted by: Sunner
Heh, must've picked up lately then.
It was the forum I read and posted the most in along with OS for quite a while, then it gradually turned into such a steaming cesspool that I just stopped reading it.
Of course, that was like...4-5 years ago or something :)
since Rollo's exit ... it has improved

i was there when you were ... In the Beginning ;)
... it was somewhat like Beyond3D ... beyond belief in politeness ... even PM used to post there occasionally. ... i guess the viral marketing got *serious* and the fanboys flames got fanned further by "paid pros" ... i got really active again about the time of the 9800xt > 6800NU and started to debate Rollo [and his whole entourage] just because i like to debate [having fled from P&N and then OT as they were beyond juvenile and i lost interest there].

Well the balance shifted way more than i expected and i ended up in the *majority* ... :p

me . . . "pro Ati"? ... maybe ... but not so much as anti-nvidia fanboy ... ;)
. . . and i have always eschewed AMD in favor of intel ... so i really don't care one way or the other ... but i do like having *PoV* heard and i totally *despise* nvidia methods of marketing to us on these forums.

ANYway, Video Changed again - it turned totally pro-ATi and nvidia started getting bashed .... thanks mostly to the Rollo/AEG fiasco, the Forum *balance* has decidedly shifted pro-ATi ... and i can see the nvidia fans getting *shut down* and *irritated* --as the ATi fans used to be


.................

As far as GenX and his opinion of me and his opinion of Video card companies in general ... :p

i DO enjoy life and i get plenty of fresh air
:heart::wine::gift:
.... but it won't stop me from stating my opinion ... nor will it stop me from *defending* myself on ATF


:D

and nvidia evidently DOES compensate "you" for defending their shortcomings on Anandtechs video forum. ... that IS viral marketing.
:Q