Goodbye funsters! - Page 3

seebaruk · 02-22-2006, 05:49 AM

Sorry you're off Squarejaw, all the best, and hope you make it to Malaysia!

jjacob · 02-22-2006, 05:54 AM

Easy guys ('n gals), let's no go there (wherever that may be).
Here, stare at this amazing non-animation

playing_games · 02-22-2006, 05:58 AM

Can I just ask one question? Did SJH make a comment between Jack's two posts on the thread that got deleted later? Not trying to stir up trouble but something just doesn't jibe in that thread.

No matter what, I thing AG forums is a better place with SJH in it so I'd be very sorry he choose not to visit us anymore.

***fov*** · 02-22-2006, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by playing_games

Did SJH make a comment between Jack's two posts on the thread that got deleted later? Not trying to stir up trouble but something just doesn't jibe in that thread.

Yes. He deleted them himself.

SakSquash · 02-22-2006, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mira

Fortunately, I think it burns.

When you pee?

BWAH HAH HAH!

Tobbe · 02-22-2006, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SakSquash

When you pee?

BWAH HAH HAH!

Now that´s immature...

***Jackal*** · 02-22-2006, 07:06 AM

I'm late to the party, but it seems I haven't missed anything. Don't people get tired of this kind of drama?

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Originally Posted by playing_games

Can I just ask one question? Did SJH make a comment between Jack's two posts on the thread that got deleted later? Not trying to stir up trouble but something just doesn't jibe in that thread.

Yes. By him. It's an extremely rare occurrence for us to delete anything. And there was nothing in that thread that would have even remotely warranted our deletion (that I saw, anyway). Users deleting their own posts is usually quite telling about what went down, just without the details left as evidence.

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Originally Posted by Mira

Gee, that's harsh.

It may be harsh, but that certainly doesn't make it undeserved on a thread that he himself started. See, this seems to be Squarejaw's issue in a nutshell. No matter how negative or aggressive HE'S being, often without provocation (which he's freely admitted, lest this also be dismissed as "unprofessional"), it's compounded by the demand that any and all responses be filled with agreement and/or complete deference. And when that inevitably does not occur, we hear the predictable outcry of victimhood until he may or may not finally realize he has some responsibility for his own behaviour. (This pattern isn't limited to him, but it definitely applies to him.)

As for this thread, this sort of grandstanding is always emotional manipulation of some sort, so no need to pretend differently. Whatever the specific intent is fairly irrelevant. And since he chose this course, then he's invited the response he gets. Professionalism has nothing to do with refusing to be somebody's patsy.

Frankly, if this has anything to do with the other thread being discussed, then I think he needs time away. Hopefully in that time he'll come to understand people reap what they sow, and if they don't like the results, they should probably re-think their approach. SJH can be an interesting, engaging guy when he's not spoiling for one-sided fights, so if that's what he brings back with him, it will certainly be welcomed. If not, he can expect more of the same, and rightfully so.

And if in fact he's gone for good, I wish him well. Truly.

Fien · 02-22-2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tabacco

If you have a better rationale for asking for a ban, I'd be glad to hear it.

Oh, I can give you a better rationale. Although I have no idea if it applies to Monkeyman, that's not for me to say. People who want to quit smoking or drinking usually don't keep cigarettes or booze in the house, at work, in their car. So they cannot immediately give in to temptation whenever their fingers are dying to light one, pour one, post one.

playing_games · 02-22-2006, 07:41 AM

Hope he eventually decides to come back.

There are lots of things that make AG a very special place to visit, the best source of news and reviews on adventure games, dedicated and talented staff members etc. but I think what makes this place unique is the forums. Visiting AG forums for me has been one of the best things that I experienced on the Net. I for one think that SJH has been one of the biggest contributor in making the AG forums a special place. I will miss him if he doesn't come back.

SakSquash · 02-22-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by t_manelius

Now that´s immature...

I tryyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

saucyminx · 02-22-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SakSquash

I tryyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

*smacks Sassy and sends him to bed without supper*

UPtimist · 02-22-2006, 02:11 PM

I'm still happily ignorant of all what's going on here...

I haven't noticed all this that much about everyone, but then again, maybe I'm not that deep in the mysterious and loomy depths of the AGrs forums. I guess I'm still looking at the outside view of everything... Oh well, maybe it's better that way, (though maybe not, that's a common problem, is it better to be ignorant and happy or...)

[Ralph]I like to rant.[/Ralph]

avatar_58 · 02-22-2006, 02:18 PM

Wow forum drama...

If there is one thing that irks me its this type of BS. A forum is a place to share ideas and for debates. There is NO place for this crappy dramatic stuff. I've been on countless forums that went to hell simply because of it. Its not worth it.

***tabacco*** · 02-22-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by avatar_58

Wow forum drama...

If there is one thing that irks me its this type of BS. A forum is a place to share ideas and for debates. There is NO place for this crappy dramatic stuff. I've been on countless forums that went to hell simply because of it. Its not worth it.

You missed the golden age of the dramatic goodbye post. The stuff we get nowadays just doesn't compare

*Melanie68* · 02-22-2006, 02:36 PM

avatar_58 · 02-22-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tabacco

You missed the golden age of the dramatic goodbye post. The stuff we get nowadays just doesn't compare

I'm glad. I myself used to be knee deep in that sort of thing. I once told an admin to basically "go f*** yourself" so I know how the situation works.

My personal opinion is that forum drama isn't worth paying attention to. I had to leave a mod position and an admin position due to drama, so believe me I know what I am talking about.

*Jake* · 02-22-2006, 02:46 PM

I'm just going to second Huz's post.

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Originally Posted by Huz

Bohh

Wormsie · 02-22-2006, 03:32 PM

If you referred to my post, Mira:

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Originally Posted by Mira

Whatever.

IMHO I think it's unprofessional for a mod to say such thing...

I was being serious while jesting.

Glenn Epic · 02-22-2006, 04:34 PM

These threads always confuse me. Why the sadness in the air? ahh, I see, that's not sadness it's perspiration (it's hot over here)

Spoiler:
But seriously, the Prodigal's son will return

SoccerDude28 · 02-22-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jjacob

Easy guys ('n gals), let's no go there (wherever that may be).
Here, stare at this amazing non-animation

Must not look... Must not look...

Yes master.

02-22-2006, 05:49 AM	#41
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02-22-2006, 05:54 AM	#42
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02-22-2006, 05:58 AM	#43
playing_games Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 443	Can I just ask one question? Did SJH make a comment between Jack's two posts on the thread that got deleted later? Not trying to stir up trouble but something just doesn't jibe in that thread. No matter what, I thing AG forums is a better place with SJH in it so I'd be very sorry he choose not to visit us anymore. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-22-2006, 07:41 AM	#49
playing_games Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 443	Hope he eventually decides to come back. There are lots of things that make AG a very special place to visit, the best source of news and reviews on adventure games, dedicated and talented staff members etc. but I think what makes this place unique is the forums. Visiting AG forums for me has been one of the best things that I experienced on the Net. I for one think that SJH has been one of the biggest contributor in making the AG forums a special place. I will miss him if he doesn't come back. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-22-2006, 02:11 PM	#52
UPtimist Life and times of... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Up there in the mist Posts: 6,025	I'm still happily ignorant of all what's going on here... I haven't noticed all this that much about everyone, but then again, maybe I'm not that deep in the mysterious and loomy depths of the AGrs forums. I guess I'm still looking at the outside view of everything... Oh well, maybe it's better that way, (though maybe not, that's a common problem, is it better to be ignorant and happy or...) [Ralph]I like to rant.[/Ralph] Share Share this post on Twitter

02-22-2006, 02:18 PM	#53
avatar_58 Sierra Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 797	Wow forum drama... If there is one thing that irks me its this type of BS. A forum is a place to share ideas and for debates. There is NO place for this crappy dramatic stuff. I've been on countless forums that went to hell simply because of it. Its not worth it. Share Share this post on Twitter

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02-22-2006, 04:34 PM	#59
Glenn Epic How am I not myself? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,009	These threads always confuse me. Why the sadness in the air? ahh, I see, that's not sadness it's perspiration (it's hot over here) Spoiler: But seriously, the Prodigal's son will return Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Happenstance

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