River Of Slime |OT| Mission: Impossible

[HaughtyFrank]

I really wish the headlines would stop saying "The US" in the headlines as if all of use are totally cool with this shit. Call it how it is "Trump and the Republicans"

https://www.resetera.com/threads/us-warns-against-european-joint-military-project.116946/post-20773705

 

[SmokyDave]

I really wish the headlines would stop saying "The US" in the headlines as if all of use are totally cool with this shit. Call it how it is "Trump and the Republicans"

https://www.resetera.com/threads/us-warns-against-european-joint-military-project.116946/post-20773705

 

Guilt-by-association is a bitch, ain’t it?

Miss me with this #notallamericans bullshit, reset.

[Snoopycat_]

Good Lord, look at all these dads.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/youtube%E2%80%99s-newest-far-right-foul-mouthed-red-pilling-star-is-a-14-year-old-girl.116793/

[Don Rumata]

GoT spoilers for current episodes...

I've said this before, but I'll say it again, Poor Emilia Clarke. She's gonna have to explain this to all the women that looked up to her character. Fuck the writers.

"M-mommy, why is Daenerys burning up all the innocents?"
"Janet you're 35 years old, stop talking like that."

[Ghoul]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/youtube%E2%80%99s-newest-far-right-foul-mouthed-red-pilling-star-is-a-14-year-old-girl.116793/#post-20757107

Time to make a law against webcams.

Yes it was the webcam all along.

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

I mean... civilisation didn't collapse when the proles got their unsavory tastes catered to with the printing press and their penny dreadfuls, it didn't collapse when the proles got their unsavory tastes catered to with their pirate radio stations, and it didn't collapse when the proles got their unsavory tastes catered to with their video nasties and VHS tapes, but trust me, YouTube is going to collapse civilisation by catering to the proles and their unsavory tastes.

 

[Uncle]

I really wish the headlines would stop saying "The US" in the headlines as if all of use are totally cool with this shit. Call it how it is "Trump and the Republicans"

https://www.resetera.com/threads/us-warns-against-european-joint-military-project.116946/post-20773705

 

Guilt-by-association is a bitch, ain’t it?

Miss me with this #notallamericans bullshit, reset.

They can say "I don't agree with this!!!" all they like, it's a letter addressing international politics so it's literally a message from America to Europe

But sure let's narrow it down further, let's have boring headlines that mean nothing to anyone saying "Federica Mogherini receives letter from Ellen Lord and Andrea Thompson," that way no one from any group is implicated in anything

[benjipwns]

I really wish the headlines would stop saying "The US" in the headlines

I agree, just say AMERICA

[Boredfrom]

GoT spoilers for current episodes...

I've said this before, but I'll say it again, Poor Emilia Clarke. She's gonna have to explain this to all the women that looked up to her character. Fuck the writers.

Jesus....imagine putting so much of your life into a character that you love, a complex character that you can really work your acting muscles. And it ends like this, ugh

spoiler (click to show/hide)

https://www.resetera.com/threads/open-spoilers-game-of-thrones-s8-full-leak-discussion-volimar-dohaeris.103547/page-289#post-20790795

[close]

Also is the post I linked equating Castro to Hitler ? Is he mistaking them ? Does he not see how tenuous the image similarity is beyond fairly common frame composition if that -elevation angle doesn't match- ("there's one flag in the macroblocking there, it's almost like a Communist Rally").

So many questions I do not have the good faith to explore further.

I feel that is a fool errand to watch game of thrones and expect the female empowerment angle played straight.

[headwalk]

my disdain for D&D's shite, half assed writing is matched by the enjoyment of seeing dany lifers see their qween become a seething femcel.

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

woooooo how'd I miss this lil slice of shittiness

https://www.resetera.com/threads/e3-pc-gaming-show-2019-is-being-sponsored-by-epic-see-egs-guidelines.116859/post-20769848

But of course, implying that PC Gamer is bought by Epic is a big no-no.

Obviously their coverage of all related matters is totally uninfluenced by who pays their bills.

Obviously.

This kind of "media is bought by Epic" hyperbole is sad. You're better than peddling shitty conspiracy theories like this. Please act like it. This kind of statement, vilifying media and peddling conspiracy theories, is some of what makes the discourse in Epic-related threads toxic, and it is clear violation of this addendum:

Addendum: It's fine and often healthy to be critical of media coverage (ex: "I don't think this article is good and here's why"), but please avoid going down any rabbit holes with excessive vitriol and conspiracy theories (ex: "This outlet is clearly paid off because I don't agree with their coverage"). We've long had a general policy against hyperbolical vilification of the media and that rule has not been suspended.

Whether or not ResetEra staff chooses to enforce policy is their prerogative. However, rather than try to cultivate healthy discussion in these threads, Durante, you seem intent on doing the exact opposite. It is unfortunate to see someone who can often be a voice of reason on topics and issues do this sort of posting.

Sorry SweetFuckAll, you have a history of histories with regards to "cultivating healthy discussion" in PC gaming threads.

                            Is this backseat moderation?
                          /



also I'm not gonna quote it, but a certain ex-admin continues to impotently threaten an actioning that never comes over the stupid fucking 'journalists can't ever be biased or not impartial tho' rule.

Because, you know, god forbid a media outlet taking an extremely positive approach to one of its major sponsors in any way may involve a degree of conflict of interest.
God forbid.

[VomKriege]

SweetNicoLLL

[Uncle]

I like how the official mod statement says please avoid as if it's a friendly request for the good of discourse on the forum and not we will surely ban you if you do this

[Lonewulfeus]

​

MIB flash jokes

IN 2019

If Tom Holland referenced it in an Avengers movie, you would be clapping at the screen and fistpumping your Toys R Us gauntlet into the air until somebody went to get the usher.

ZattMurdock annhilated. 

[jorma]

​

MIB flash jokes

IN 2019

If Tom Holland referenced it in an Avengers movie, you would be clapping at the screen and fistpumping your Toys R Us gauntlet into the air until somebody went to get the usher.

ZattMurdock annhilated. 

I feel kinda bad for him, i don't think he's even been that savaged on the bore.

[Lonewulfeus]

​

MIB flash jokes

IN 2019

If Tom Holland referenced it in an Avengers movie, you would be clapping at the screen and fistpumping your Toys R Us gauntlet into the air until somebody went to get the usher.

ZattMurdock annhilated. 

I feel kinda bad for him, i don't think he's even been that savaged on the bore.

I’m just surprised Scullibundo wasn’t banned for “antagonizing other members over a series of post, history of severe infractions”.  Guess it’s ok to antagonize if you target the right people   

[thisismyusername]

woooooo how'd I miss this lil slice of shittiness

https://www.resetera.com/threads/e3-pc-gaming-show-2019-is-being-sponsored-by-epic-see-egs-guidelines.116859/post-20769848

But of course, implying that PC Gamer is bought by Epic is a big no-no.

Obviously their coverage of all related matters is totally uninfluenced by who pays their bills.

Obviously.

This kind of "media is bought by Epic" hyperbole is sad. You're better than peddling shitty conspiracy theories like this. Please act like it. This kind of statement, vilifying media and peddling conspiracy theories, is some of what makes the discourse in Epic-related threads toxic, and it is clear violation of this addendum:

Addendum: It's fine and often healthy to be critical of media coverage (ex: "I don't think this article is good and here's why"), but please avoid going down any rabbit holes with excessive vitriol and conspiracy theories (ex: "This outlet is clearly paid off because I don't agree with their coverage"). We've long had a general policy against hyperbolical vilification of the media and that rule has not been suspended.

Whether or not ResetEra staff chooses to enforce policy is their prerogative. However, rather than try to cultivate healthy discussion in these threads, Durante, you seem intent on doing the exact opposite. It is unfortunate to see someone who can often be a voice of reason on topics and issues do this sort of posting.

Sorry SweetFuckAll, you have a history of histories with regards to "cultivating healthy discussion" in PC gaming threads.

                            Is this backseat moderation?
                          /
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also I'm not gonna quote it, but a certain ex-admin continues to impotently threaten an actioning that never comes over the stupid fucking 'journalists can't ever be biased or not impartial tho' rule.

Because, you know, god forbid a media outlet taking an extremely positive approach to one of its major sponsors in any way may involve a degree of conflict of interest.
God forbid.

I'd like ResetEra to be a place where you can discuss reality. I hope that's not too bold, but if it is, then at least I tried.

OhNoBabyWhatIsYouDoing.gif

[Lonewulfeus]

Come on, the kids that eligbrle for the draft have been watched since they were in middle school.

Only by DigitalOP!

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

Just to clarify: There's all sorts of examples of where it makes sense to cover only one side of a debate when the other side is not grounded on facts. While I don't think that is the case of the Epic Game Store, it is the case for many topics in the world where it makes no sense to cover both sides of the "debate." There is no journalism ethics being broken when that happens. You don't, for example, see WaPo or NTY giving equal time to anti-vax movement as they do vaccines because there isn't really a "debate" there, only one side there is grounded in science and fact and it isn't the anti-vax movement.

I don't understand why you feel that this needs to be said here. You said it yourself, this is not the case for the Epic Store. So why make this sort of argument in the first place? What's the point in using such extreme examples like anti-vaxxers, or that other poster that used holocaust denial as an example?

            Is this an inflammatory false equivalence, disingenuously made in bad faith?
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[NegativeCrepe]

eligibrle

[nudemacusers]

The naivety is adorable; no way could a media outlet buddy buddy with a prominent industry player!!

[Joe Molotov]

Be on the right side of game launcher history or be actioned!

[joeboy101]

woooooo how'd I miss this lil slice of shittiness

https://www.resetera.com/threads/e3-pc-gaming-show-2019-is-being-sponsored-by-epic-see-egs-guidelines.116859/post-20769848

But of course, implying that PC Gamer is bought by Epic is a big no-no.

Obviously their coverage of all related matters is totally uninfluenced by who pays their bills.

Obviously.

This kind of "media is bought by Epic" hyperbole is sad. You're better than peddling shitty conspiracy theories like this. Please act like it. This kind of statement, vilifying media and peddling conspiracy theories, is some of what makes the discourse in Epic-related threads toxic, and it is clear violation of this addendum:

Addendum: It's fine and often healthy to be critical of media coverage (ex: "I don't think this article is good and here's why"), but please avoid going down any rabbit holes with excessive vitriol and conspiracy theories (ex: "This outlet is clearly paid off because I don't agree with their coverage"). We've long had a general policy against hyperbolical vilification of the media and that rule has not been suspended.

Whether or not ResetEra staff chooses to enforce policy is their prerogative. However, rather than try to cultivate healthy discussion in these threads, Durante, you seem intent on doing the exact opposite. It is unfortunate to see someone who can often be a voice of reason on topics and issues do this sort of posting.

Sorry SweetFuckAll, you have a history of histories with regards to "cultivating healthy discussion" in PC gaming threads.

                            Is this backseat moderation?
                          /
(Image removed from quote.)


also I'm not gonna quote it, but a certain ex-admin continues to impotently threaten an actioning that never comes over the stupid fucking 'journalists can't ever be biased or not impartial tho' rule.

Because, you know, god forbid a media outlet taking an extremely positive approach to one of its major sponsors in any way may involve a degree of conflict of interest.
God forbid.

I'd like ResetEra to be a place where you can discuss reality. I hope that's not too bold, but if it is, then at least I tried.

OhNoBabyWhatIsYouDoing.gif

Seriously was wondering if they would action Durante. I mean, his posts are definitely targetable based on their fucked up standards, but he’s one of those ones they can’t afford to lose. I love that he’s taking a piece out their ass in that thread over the media protectionism.

[nudemacusers]

Be on the right side of game launcher history or be actioned!

We just need to determine steam’s alt-right adjacency metric and we can close the book on the discussion

[HaughtyFrank]

It's still amazing that their whole "don't vilify the media" only applies to gaming sites.

Edit:

Damn Durante is laying into them

Pretending not to see the forest for the trees or facing repercussions is not "cultivating healthy discussion". It's cultivating thought-crime, and pushing everyone not willing to participate in that theater away from your forum.

I've authored a dozen or so articles for PC gamer. I enjoy working with people there. But pretending that their reporting on and editorial stance regarding anything EGS-related has been even remotely unbiased is exactly that -- pretending.

[nachobro]

you gross weirdos using their "actioned" newspeak is dumb as fuck

[Joe Molotov]

Be on the right side of game launcher history or be actioned!

We just need to determine steam’s alt-right adjacency metric and we can close the book on the discussion

https://store.steampowered.com/app/390520/PewDiePie_Legend_of_the_Brofist/

[stufte]

It's still amazing that their whole "don't vilify the media" only applies to gaming sites.

and only some gaming sites/bloggers/"journos" at that.

[nudemacusers]

Be on the right side of game launcher history or be actioned!

We just need to determine steam’s alt-right adjacency metric and we can close the book on the discussion

https://store.steampowered.com/app/390520/PewDiePie_Legend_of_the_Brofist/

#cancelsteam

[nudemacusers]

Oh so it's about ethics in games journalism...

That forum is so predictable. Just toss out alt right talking point accusations to bash other members into acquiescence. They even have a dude comparing the desire for pc gamer to cover “both sides”* to running op eds on holocaust denial.

*

[Joe Molotov]

Oh so it's about ethics in games journalism...

That forum is so predictable. Just toss out alt right talking point accusations to bash other members into acquiescence. They even have a dude comparing the desire for pc gamer to cover “both sides”* to running op eds on holocaust denial.

*

Using "Yikes" as a meme to downplay people's legitimate concerns, a known Gamergate tactic? that's gonna be an oof from me dawg

[team filler]

holocaust denial 

wait, there are people who think the holocaust actually happened 

[VomKriege]

Have they accused Durante of being a GamerGator yet ? Because that's certainly where this is going...

[team filler]

campaigning for reeeeeeeeeeee-election outchea 

[VomKriege]

That guy was right : The Deplorables have infiltrated ERA deeply. Thankfully a handful of mods and users who do not get enough gratitude are holding the line for now. 

[VomKriege]

She's a terrible poster and it's all the more apparent now that you are allowed to push back.

[Joe Molotov]

Have they accused Durante of being a GamerGator yet ? Because that's certainly where this is going...

accusing implies that there's room for debate, they're just stating facts itt

[HaughtyFrank]

I wonder... were all these edits for Cloud and Barret?

can you imagine if people wasted half the time they waste overanalizing women's faces and bodies?

https://www.resetera.com/threads/fantasy-7-remake-some-japanese-fans-complain-about-aeriths-new-design.117104/post-20803871

do you think he notices the irony saying that on a forum that has about two 400 page threads doing nothing but that?
Pretty sure he even posts in them

[benjipwns]

There's a post where this has already been addressed, by me, in this thread, but you keep doing you.

why does she give a shit about epic games store, just because her mentally ill friend hates SteamGAF/Era?

You are comparing not being allowed to push conspiracy theories to a thought-crime. I hope you realize how absurd this leap in logic is. ResetEra has a moderation standard that they behold themselves to in order to ensure healthy discussion. For example, bigotry is banned from this forum. That does not mean that not allowing someone to post bigoted statements is a thought crime. You're still free to have bigoted thoughts, but they aren't welcome nor accepted here.

What you have done is suggest that PC Gamer's coverage is pro-biased because they are receiving funding from Epic for that coverage which is incredibly inflammatory. This is not the same as saying that PC Gamer has a pro-Epic PoV or bias in its coverage. I hope you can see and understand the difference.

when you forget you quit

[benjipwns]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/e3-pc-gaming-show-2019-is-being-sponsored-by-epic-see-egs-guidelines.116859/post-20774085

These are the examples you asked for

Childish noises, unconstructive tantruming

Conspiracy theories

Crypto-racist dogwhistling about a Chinese company

Needless suspicion and interrogation cast on an official rep of Rebellion Developments who literally just said their game is still coming to Steam.

I am not brushing aside legitimate concerns with business practices by Epic external to this sponsorship. I am talking about very obviously childish noisemaking that happens in every EGS thread to date. I have also voiced a ton of concern about the signal to noise ratio on gaming side over the course of the last year and by the largest visible margins the worst offender of that is the EGS discussion. I wish it were a better discussion. I wish it would actually be about interesting conversations on the widening horizons of PC marketplaces and whether or not this grows the pie or just segments it. But it's not. It's a lot of people saying 'NO I DON'T LIKE IT' and bleating like wounded animals whenever their appalling behavior is called out for what it is.

childish noisemaking

[Joe Molotov]

I wonder... were all these edits for Cloud and Barret?

can you imagine if people wasted half the time they waste overanalizing women's faces and bodies?

https://www.resetera.com/threads/fantasy-7-remake-some-japanese-fans-complain-about-aeriths-new-design.117104/post-20803871

do you think he notices the irony saying that on a forum that has about two 400 page threads doing nothing but that?
Pretty sure he even posts in them

overanalizing women's faces and bodies

 

[BisMarckie]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/do-you-think-using-the-word-nerd-is-a-derogatory-term.117049/

That girl needs to be deplatformed, before she turns into the next 14 year old alt-right leader on youtube.

[Joe Molotov]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/do-you-think-using-the-word-nerd-is-a-derogatory-term.117049/

That girl needs to be deplatformed, before she turns into the next 14 year old alt-right leader on youtube.

Drinky Crow alt detected. Imagine being a anime weeb and having your pre-teen chad daughter snatch your soul like that. It's just like 6th grade never ended.

[benjipwns]

I'm a self-declared progressive that has amassed a collection of over 2500+ games supporting a company that also shamelessly sells toxic shit called "FEMINAZI: The Triggering".

Oh yeah? Well, I own Make America Great Again and Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency on Steam.

[BisMarckie]

you're enough of a dork to create a topic on the internet to reach a consensus if you're racist or not. your ten year old daughter got under your skin enough to make you create a topic on the internet to decide if her calling you a nerd is 'derogatory'

she won

[benjipwns]

I want to say that this is a rational and logical point of view that, yes, makes sense. I would absolutely agree with you that media outlets can be influenced by not wanting to lose out on future contracts with an important sponsor. We've seen similar things in that past around media reporting such as Bethesda not sending review copies or responding to Kotaku after their negative coverage or even historically when Jeff Gerstmann was fired from Gamespot. Advertisements are the lifeblood of many journalism websites, and negative coverage has been know to lead to threats of pulling ads, restricted access, etc.

I think that what your previous post indicated that there was some form of cash payment or money being exchanged under the table when you said they were "bought by Epic," which is where my concern stemmed from because that would be a conspiracy theory. I do think it is rational to think that they may have not gone after Epic Games Store negatively out of financial concerns, but, like you said, I don't think there was any sort of implicit or explicit deal between PC Gamer and Epic. Thanks for clearing up your perspective on your original post; I don't have any qualms with your point of view here.

I love how she realizes that bullying durante isn't going to work so she tries to pretend that she agrees with him now. Or, maybe she really is this dumb.

In her defense, she is pretty dumb.

[BisMarckie]

It's kind of like the other 'n word.'

If you're a nerd, you have free license to use it for yourself and others. If you're not a nerd, it's a bad look.

[VomKriege]

Fluoride levels especially high today

[BisMarckie]

Maybe not, "gamer" yes. I frequently use it as an insult.

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

Era, you should all get yourselves sterilised as a precautionary measure to not getting owned by 10 year old girls in hypothetical future discussions

[benjipwns]

nerd gamers

[Lonewulfeus]

you gross weirdos using their "actioned" newspeak is dumb as fuck

Action me daddy! 

[nachobro]

resetti cucked by a child

[Joe Molotov]

It's kind of like the other 'n word.'

If you're a nerd, you have free license to use it for yourself and others. If you're not a nerd, it's a bad look.

this ain't even close to being it, chief 

[nachobro]

glad to see i made rumbler into a giant dad enough to bring back "made into a giant dad"

[benjipwns]

resetti made into a giant dad by a child

jokes on her, I spent her college fund on Epic Games Store

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

Imagine being on a forum where conversation is so stifled that you are now incapable of successfully debating a 10 year old girl.

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

no, nerd culture became mainstream over the past decade

Yes, that is where I am at (unless you are a anime fan, which I don't think has hit mainstream yet, doing my part at least!).

[Uncle]

lmao what's with this ban



I thought EGS was protected on era, this guy has some mild comments about how he is cool with it and eats a ban 

[Uncle]

I don't know how much the rest of you know about ten year old girls (I'm an expert)