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troll \ˈtrōl\ (noun) - 1. Zaraki, 2. Beth for stealing my post http://steamcommunity.com/id/sehapanda/

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I'd rather you keep it sporty but there's nothing stopping you, and which Burnout Paradise?

All I wanted was Dead Space 3 for a dollar and they piled all this shit I already own on top of it. So here you go, Steam and Origin keys, but since I like to watch you guys struggle, I turned all of the keys into jigsaw puzzles. Solve the puzzle, get the key. First come, first served. Please post when you do redeem something so I can update the list of keys available. Steam Keys: Dead Space Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Crysis 2 Maximum Edition Medal of Honor Mirror's Edge Origin Keys: Dead Space Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Crysis 2 Maximum Edition Medal of Honor Mirror's Edge Keep in mind you do not get extra, giftable games if you activate keys. Please do not try to redeem keys for games you already own.

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We do have something similar to the original breakfloor (mg_breakobox?), but it doesn't get played too often anymore. I was actually looking through several breakfloor/glass maps before I left but I gave up on the endeavor because most of the maps would be way too small for our server. There isn't too much of an issue considering we have plenty of maps that aren't actually technically minigames (re_skybunker), so map requests would actually be a better place for this provided you have a specific map in mind.

Ganzta already bought his new laptop, there's no need to keep updating this thread.

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The pictures thread isn't the best example, I'll admit, but the other two I used are just about the biggest post count boosters on the forum. They require no thought or effort to contribute to and promote no discussion, yet nobody has an issue with them because they are entertained by their posts. The way people scan through those threads is the same way these threads are treated by those who find them funny. I would also prefer it if these stayed out of the funny pictures thread, at least in huge numbers, as the thread was meant for sharing generally amusing pictures. If people were encouraged to post shibe, spiderman, or anything else that exists in large quantities in there, the thread will quickly get oversaturated with the same memes. Better it be, like you said, contained, in separate threads such as this. Everything else is just differences in our opinion, so there's really nothing left to discuss. I can see where you're coming from on this issue, and it's a completely valid point of view that I just don't happen to share. I just wanted to show that the other side of the argument was just as reasonable.

My mistake then, it's just that I read "It invalidates it because similar things are banned, such as spiderman threads" and "If those moderating seek to allow this doge stuff then spiderman threads should be just as acceptable," as basically saying those supporting the thread are being inconsistent because spiderman threads would continue to be berated. I still support my argument that not everything that gets posted in OTF needs to constructive as long as it provides content that other people enjoy. If they're counted as spam, then I don't see why threads like "Post your funny pictures", "Post pictures of yourself", and "What are you listening to right now?" aren't being grouped in with them considering they're essentially the same type of thread with perhaps more conservative topics. What you're saying about consistency in moderation is valid, but it's not a major issue (though the consensus does say that 'inappropriate posting' in other threads is a punishable offense). The main problem would be one person's thread would be locked (being considered spam) and another person's wouldn't be (which is similar to an issue faced in MG where it's the admin's choice whether or not to slay players for rejoining). If proper communication between the ranks is followed then there won't be any real problems besides, like you said, the occasional bitching. Though in the end, if one of these threads get locked because one of the forum mods thought it crossed the line, it's not a huge loss. And actually, I believe if the 'Spam' subforum was tweaked a bit, it wouldn't be such a horrible idea. Instead of just being full things like this, it could actually become the equivalent of 'fast threads' on other forums, and all of the stickied "Post your" threads in OTF can find a new home there. I don't think there is really any need for this at the moment, but I just think that idea was approached the wrong way. And for the record, I only edit your quotes because I don't see any reason I need to double the length of my post when what I'm quoting is directly above me or a few posts up.

IMO, there is a reason they're forum banned and not server banned, but it's up to XeNo and Caution.

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I never even gave my stance on spiderman posts, and to clarify, I was never for them getting banned in the first place, since that is what partially led to this entire attitude toward OTF in the first place. Instead of actively moderating threads and giving out punishments for derailing, spiderman posts (and anything deemed as 'inappropriate posting') were simply put under a zero tolerance policy, and I'm sure you can remember the reaction that received (and iirc only a few AOs and forum mods even cared enough about this to punish people). Basically what I'm trying to say I'm not even particularly attached to this thread, I just feel the entire attitude towards OTF is wrong. It's off-topic. This is meant to be the most active part of the forum, where anyone can come to share and discuss anything as long as it follows the rules of the board. Most topics that can actually provide serious discussion will be found elsewhere in the forum. If people can post something such as this and be amused by it, it should be kept open. It's not even like you have to accept threads such as this if you are against them (tbh this whole exchange began because I felt that my definition of 'shitposting' differed from yours). You have every right to criticize them or to simply ignore them. I don't want to use the word 'freedom' because it sounds cliche, but at least that option opens up the OTF to a wider spectrum of material that others can find potentially entertaining, while others can stick to threads that promote serious contributions and discussion. tl;dr: I never said I was against Spiderman-esque threads. EDIT: I actually agree with Silentguns' stance. If it's kept to threads such as this, there is no harm done to the rest of the forum.

How does that invalidate my point in any way? You may find these threads dumb and pointless (because by god, I don't find any of them to be particularly engaging myself), yet it is among the most popular threads on its page and people continue to contribute to it with material that corresponds with the first post. Some of you are acting as if OTF would actually turn into /s4s/ if the standards we have for posting were loosened up a little. Look back a few years on the forums and tell me that a quarter of the stuff posted then wouldn't be locked today. Things were treated differently. People laughed off or even somehow managed to ignore threads that they found to be of little meaning, and things seemed to have turned out okay. Why does a thread in which people actively post need to be locked because you personally find the topic itself to be 'cancer'? Wouldn't simply ignoring the thread and not posting in it provide the same results?

Oh not this argument again. If people make an unconstructive thread in OTF but continue to contribute to it and find amusement in it, what is the harm exactly? A 'shitpost' should be a title reserved for spam threads, threads where no discussion or future contributions can occur, and posts that derail other threads.