Meme Machine Memorial Thread of Things You Saw on Reddit

[WrikaWrek]

I don't understand, what happened to wasting your life'

[demi]

If Shake brings it down, it's because he wasn't banned immediately after registering.

Evilbore is still around. Banning shake is only one issue, the other issue is being bad at operating a website and making shitty decisions that can affect the community.

GAF's still around too.

It all seems like it's just a ton of drama e-peening from both sides, like some game of chicken.  I had my fill of drama shit so I'm staying out of it over there.  Wish Don played FF12i again.

None of this silly "drama" is affecting the gaming side. Or the Off Topic side. It's all in this one thread.

[OptimoPeach]

If Shake brings it down, it's because he wasn't banned immediately after registering.

Evilbore is still around. Banning shake is only one issue, the other issue is being bad at operating a website and making shitty decisions that can affect the community.

GAF's still around too.

It all seems like it's just a ton of drama e-peening from both sides, like some game of chicken.  I had my fill of drama shit so I'm staying out of it over there.  Wish Don played FF12i again.

Do a new Super Metroid run so I have someone here to compete with for motivation. Amazon says my new SNES controller arrives in less than a week

edit: lulz I thought this was the random thread over on the gaming side. Was wondering why you all were talking about WYL

[Bulleta©™®]

Yeah the other topics are fine, and I don't read the RB one (dunno how I have 9 posts in it, thought it was 0).  I just hope stuff gets figured out.

OP: I got a horrible 1:24 100% or so a couple weeks ago since I missed an item and had to go back.  You can beat that easy.

[Beezy]

For the kid and/or Will Smith haters:

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

 

[E-DuB]

Well, I think pointing WYL here is hilarious. Good job Dave.

:thumbsup

Co-sign

[OptimoPeach]

Yeah the other topics are fine, and I don't read the RB one (dunno how I have 9 posts in it, thought it was 0).  I just hope stuff gets figured out.

OP: I got a horrible 1:24 100% or so a couple weeks ago since I missed an item and had to go back.  You can beat that easy.

Any% is hard enough for me. If I could shave even a minute off of mine (36) in a single segment, I would be so happy that I could drop this game forever

[demi]

That beat is nice... but god damn that chorus is shit. Ruins the song

[Beezy]

Why don't we ever hear about his oldest kid.

My guess? He's distinguished mentally-challenged.

He's in college. He plays football.

[demi]

wtf? they are donating to that neckbeard? why cant you guys donate to me? i want a fucking psp.

[Madrun Badrun]

They bought a second domain. Is the site really worth that?

Why don't we ever hear about his oldest kid.

My guess? He's distinguished mentally-challenged.

He's in college. He plays football.

You can be distinguished mentally-challenged and play football. Isn't that the plot of Radio?

 

[Phoenix Dark]

They bought a second domain. Is the site really worth that?

Why don't we ever hear about his oldest kid.

My guess? He's distinguished mentally-challenged.

He's in college. He plays football.

You can be distinguished mentally-challenged and play football. Isn't that the plot of Radio?

[MyNameIsMethodis]

 

[demi]

who is that?

[MyNameIsMethodis]

That should be the banner for here. Just without the "neccessarily" part.

[Phoenix Dark]

Anyone know a good place to download or watch The Room? Without torrents

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Why would you watch that? Why not watch a real movie like Boyz in Da Hood

[Eel O'Brian]

apparently giant bomb/whiskey media is gonna start a premium service for $49 a year or $4.95 a month

free users only get the first half of their podcast, second half goes up a week later

Free
Access our suite of premium Web Sites
Limited profile abilities

Monthly - 4.95
HD Video
Premium profile features and content
HTML 5 based mobile site
Exclusive Friday live show

Yearly - 49.95
Everything in the monthly
No Ads
A custom T-shirt
10$ in savings

it's probably a bad idea to suddenly start charging for access to things you used to give away, but it's pretty funny watching people flip the hell out over it

OUR podcast will always be free, btw 

[Stoney Mason]

(Image removed from quote.)
 

Awesome

Giant Bombcast thing is a really silly move but I don't understand people claiming the entire site will go under.

I would never subscribe to any premium subscription feature at any website but then who cares. If the site continues to pump out good free content I will continue to visit. If they don't, I won't. Really simple. But that GAF entitled "we are important people who decide how the game industry should be" attitude that Evilore actively cultivates over there is the most annoying shit ever. Fucking forum posters think they run shit.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

when are you going ot let me be on borecast

[BlueTsunami]

Funnily enough, I was thinking about listening to their Podcast while playing LOTRO and now I read this. I think I'll stick with the Borecast then.

[Eel O'Brian]

when are you going ot let me be on borecast

what's the temperature in hell

[Eel O'Brian]

i'm sorry, methodis

we'll let you be on the very next episode

[Madrun Badrun]

I think a subscription model where Drinky gives an annual handjob could work for the borecast*




*I still wouldn't listen.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

ok thanks i got a great segment for you titled "MethoDISS". I diss everythin, its grate youll get 50 viewers.

[Eel O'Brian]

i'll pm you when we get ready to record borecast 51

[BlueTsunami]

Its gonna be weird when you present Methodis under his real name, Dukwan, surrounded by Doug's, Kevin's and Robert's.

[Stoney Mason]

That really sucks since I depend on them to brighten up my Wednesday and Thursday night commute back from work (over an hour). I guess if there was ever a video game podcast I'd subscribe to, that'd be it, but ehhhhhhh.

Yeah it sucks. I love their podcast and their content but there is no way I'd pay for it. Just strikes me as wrong. But more power to them if they can get other suckers people to do it. Their revenue must really be falling short for them to have to to do this.

[fistfulofmetal]

their gonna start making people pay to get the fuckin bombcast on time? that's distinguished mentally-challenged.

[Joe Molotov]

i'll pm you when we get ready to record borecast 51

Well, I think we can safely guess that one of the changes is that it will no longer be called the Borecast.

Can't wait for GAFCast Episode 1 with the first of a weekly interview session with gaming industry leader, Evilore!

[demi]

podcasts are shit, dont pay for this crap.

i'd pay for ryan davis shirtless tho. $50 easily


* sorry eel

[BlueTsunami]

site:isohunt.com "Giant Bomb"

 

Having to pirate a podcast just sounds wrong

[Stoney Mason]

Let's be honest. There will be a bootleg version of the bombcast up on torrents or download sites the moment it hits the air. This is like copy protection on games. This isn't going to stop anybody from listening to the podcast if they want for free. All it means is that you will have to go to another site to download it instead of giantbomb.com.

I kinda want that shirt, however and I wonder why they don't just get in the business of merchandise. I'd feel pretty okay about buying an Oscar Mike shirt for $20 around the holidays.

I assume because it isn't a steady and dependable stream of money every month but I agree. I'm much more likely to buy Giant Bomb merchandise than I would a subscription to a website. But that merchandise stuff requires an investment of up front money on their part where as a subscription service doesn't. Like I said their advertising revenue situation must be pretty dire for this to be their solution.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

when are you going ot let me be on borecast

No fucking way they let you on the illustrious borecast before me, a long time listener and mediocre poster.

the difference is i kno how to speak english and im black.

can my segments intro music be "pretty in pink"?

[fistfulofmetal]

you never ever ever restrict previously free content when creating a paid service. everyone knows that.

[Himu]

you never ever ever restrict previously free content when creating a paid service. everyone knows that.

then how come the gaming industry does this all the time and is able to get away with it?

[fistfulofmetal]

i can't think of many examples beyond probably microsoft.

[Stoney Mason]

Oh Linkzg. Don't fall into that entitled gaf attitude thing. It's fine not to pay for the service for a number of reasons. But dissing GAF ain't one of them.


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23226701&postcount=454

[demi]

When has Microsoft given anything away for FREE?

They gave me plenty for free... :whistle:

[Eel O'Brian]

you never ever ever restrict previously free content when creating a paid service. everyone knows that.

then how come the gaming industry does this all the time and is able to get away with it?

they eased into it over the years

bombcast guys are in a tough spot, probably takes a lot of bucks to run that site

they are unfortunately in an advertising-drives-the-content business, and if the ads aren't bringing home the bacon then charging for the content most certainly isn't going to either

i think the writing is on the wall if you've already been backed into the corner of taking such measures

[Joe Molotov]

Oh Linkzg. Don't fall into that entitled gaf attitude thing. It's fine not to pay for the service for a number of reasons. But dissing GAF ain't one of them.


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23226701&postcount=454

BUBUBUBUBU I SUPPORTED THEM BY DOWNLOADING THEIR FREE PODCAST, THEY CAN'T DO THIS TO ME!!!!

[Stoney Mason]

you never ever ever restrict previously free content when creating a paid service. everyone knows that.

then how come the gaming industry does this all the time and is able to get away with it?

they eased into it over the years

bombcast guys are in a tough spot, probably takes a lot of bucks to run that site

they are unfortunately in an advertising-drives-the-content business, and if the ads aren't bringing home the bacon then charging for the content most certainly isn't going to either

i think the writing is on the wall if you've already been backed into the corner of taking such measures

Nailed it.


Ryan Davis tweeted this like an hour ago

We realize that some folks aren't going to cotton to the Bombcast changes. We're doing what we feel is necessary to keep this gig going.

I doubt these dudes are rolling into work in their limo's, eating caviar and passing the grey poupon. The economy is in the toilet. Advertising revenue probably is in the toilet. And they are probably doing whatever they can to keep things afloat. Doesn't mean I'm going to subscribe or I think its a good idea, but I doubt they are doing it to pay for hookers and blow.  

[MyNameIsMethodis]

maybe us hould get a job there mr "i play xbox with famous people" mister

[cool breeze]

Oh Linkzg. Don't fall into that entitled gaf attitude thing. It's fine not to pay for the service for a number of reasons. But dissing GAF ain't one of them.


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23226701&postcount=454

yeah, it's meant to be a joke post to fan the flames and make that intern guy embarrassed, but I'm not very good at making joke posts.  As far as serious response go, what giantbomb is doing doesn't really affect me much.  I don't listen to the giantbombcast, get involved with the community, visit any of those other sites, and it doesn't sound like they're changing anything as far as the video content is concerned.  That is the main reason I visit that site.  The way they have the membership setup sounds like it is a whiskeymedia wide thing.  The $50 a year you pay is for everyone, not just giantbomb; I don't even think the t-shirt you get is a giantbomb branded one.

[demi]

Can't wait to see Ryan on ChubbyBuddies dot com

[Eel O'Brian]

yeah, that didn't sound like the normal you, i was wondering what was up

[Stoney Mason]

yeah, that didn't sound like the normal you, i was wondering what was up

Same. I said to myself Linkzg is pretty smart so that post made me sad when I read it and thought he was truly saying it.

[Eel O'Brian]

I doubt these dudes are rolling into work in their limo's, eating caviar and passing the grey poupon. The economy is in the toilet. Advertising revenue probably is in the toilet. And they are probably doing whatever they can to keep things afloat. Doesn't mean I'm going to subscribe or I think its a good idea, but I doubt they are doing it to pay for hookers and blow.  

yep, that's the reason john davison has been doing so much site-hopping

that guy has an uncanny knack for knowing when it's time to get out

he probably has the best business sense of any game journalist out there

[Eel O'Brian]

Oh Linkzg. Don't fall into that entitled gaf attitude thing. It's fine not to pay for the service for a number of reasons. But dissing GAF ain't one of them.


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23226701&postcount=454

I kinda agree with Linkzg's (joke?) comment, GAF or no GAF, when upstarting a new service like this you shouldn't piss on your listeners/fans, regardless of their affiliations. Non-gaffers are also pissed and wish to voice out their opinion, but having a community manager who's "not necessarily in the business to make [insert fan group] feel good" wouldn't persuade me, I tell you.

good point, all these dudes need to learn when to insert their internet filters

of course, it is hilarious to me, but funny isn't necessarily good for business

[Eel O'Brian]

maybe us hould get a job there mr "i play xbox with famous people" mister

seriously, do you type with your feet

[Stoney Mason]

I kinda agree with Linkzg, GAF or no GAF, when upstarting a new service like this you shouldn't piss on your listeners/fans, regardless of their affiliations. Non-gaffers are also pissed and wish to voice out their complains, but having a community manager who's "not necessarily in the business to make [insert fan group] feel good" wouldn't persuade me, I tell you.

I've talked about this too much for somebody who doesn't really about it this whole thing other than to take the piss out of GAF. But here's my take. That dude is right. They aren't running GiantBomb to appease GAF people. They are running a business. And I'd much rather have the unpleasant truth presented to me rather than ass kissing and lies. Like I said if somebody doesn't want to pay for that subscription service I totally get it. Don't. I certainly wouldn't. But when GAF plays the "I'm offended" card. I either don't believe them, or think they are incredibly naive. We should view all these things as services that we either get some use from or not. But they are not our best friends and they are not run out of the love of a particular audience. There is always a bottom line and if having that brought to people's attention bums them out then so be it.

That being said I honestly don't care. I mainly just dislike a certain GAF attitude which this gave me a chance to rant about.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

the most irritating thing about GAF is when they do that "GAF>>Internet>>GAF" thing. its like uh no.

[Joe Molotov]

Oh Linkzg. Don't fall into that entitled gaf attitude thing. It's fine not to pay for the service for a number of reasons. But dissing GAF ain't one of them.


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23226701&postcount=454

yeah, it's meant to be a joke post to fan the flames and make that intern guy embarrassed, but I'm not very good at making joke posts.  As far as serious response go, what giantbomb is doing doesn't really affect me much.  I don't listen to the giantbombcast, get involved with the community, visit any of those other sites, and it doesn't sound like they're changing anything as far as the video content is concerned.  That is the main reason I visit that site.  The way they have the membership setup sounds like it is a whiskeymedia wide thing.  The $50 a year you pay is for everyone, not just giantbomb; I don't even think the t-shirt you get is a giantbomb branded one.

You should have added that you'd rather pay that $50 to GAF instead because it's the best gaming site on the web.

[Purple Filth]

so i will be getting bombcast eps a week later and the news contents already expired? damn

they should have made up something extra for the members rather than cutting a podcast in half IMO but its their gig.

[Eel O'Brian]

well, you don't have to asskiss or sugarcoat, but if you are aware that your target audience is composed of people who fall all to pieces at the slightest bit of bad news and express their discontent with overblown threats and vaudevillian dramatics nearly 100% of their waking lives, you could probably hold off on statements like that

i mean, that's probably a couple dozen XXXL shirts left in the warehouse right there

[Stoney Mason]

I doubt these dudes are rolling into work in their limo's, eating caviar and passing the grey poupon. The economy is in the toilet. Advertising revenue probably is in the toilet. And they are probably doing whatever they can to keep things afloat. Doesn't mean I'm going to subscribe or I think its a good idea, but I doubt they are doing it to pay for hookers and blow.  

yep, that's the reason john davison has been doing so much site-hopping

that guy has an uncanny knack for knowing when it's time to get out

he probably has the best business sense of any game journalist out there

Once Davison left 1up yours I stopped listening to that podcast sadly. Weekend Confirmed is okay I suppose but Garnett has nobody to balance him out now. He runs the show essentially as a version of here is what neogaf or the shacknews forum people are saying which is really annoying. Honestly there are almost no gaming podcasts outside of the bombcast that I find worth listening to. And I mainly listen to the bombcast as a comedy podcast rather than as a gaming podcast per se.

[Eel O'Brian]

i wonder how much money davison really got for what they play

i remember hearing him say on some podcast that it afforded him some leeway to do whatever he wanted for a while

[Eel O'Brian]

secondly, they're basically arguing with a bunch of people who don't give a fuck if they get evicted or go bankrupt as long as they keep pumping out the ribticklin' catch phrases every tuesday

those people weren't ever going to pay for anything anyway, why waste your time getting all huffed-up and indignant over what they say to you

[Stoney Mason]

It was kinda of a shitty thing for Matt to say but I hate that attitued people get where because they post on a popular forum, they somehow have more rights than everyone else. How dare you do something I don't want you to do! Don't you know I post at GAMEFAQS.com!?

Mainly it annoys me because its akin to that I'm boycotting X because Y person at Z company said something I didn't like! Who gives a fuck. Grow up.
 

[Diunx]

I can't believe I missed all the WYL drama fucking joke of a forum.