Doxxing Files |OT| Do not use a pandemic to make a platform wars thread

[Uncle]

That's a nice digital foundry thread you got there. Would be a shame if someone were to...

They do a lot of great work for sure, but unfortunately they also represent some of the worst aspects of gaming culture:

- hyper consumerism and tech fetishism in the face of environmental collapse
- an extreme lack of diversity in their staff
- promoting alt-right developers and not caring about being criticized for it.

Digital foundry showed signs that they were complicit with voidpoint's actions because their videos on ion fury never brought them up.

Can you please not downplay the fact that John willfully supported a bunch of transphobic developers? It's fucking gross.

- hyper consumerism and tech fetishism in the face of environmental collapse

ERA IS OSTENSIBLY A VIDEO GAME FORUM

 

if having a good time playing and analyzing games during environmental collapse is inappropriate then shut it the fuck down

[Joe Molotov]

Only verified Left Wing games, or gtfo Digital Nazis.

[benjipwns]

I checked in and saw lots of tags. I’m sorry for being awful before and I’ve thought deeply about this now in how I cover stuff. Apologies to everyone - really. Some bad things happened that I can’t go into prior to the things being discussed...it’s complicated. I simply didn’t know what to do.

I only came to apologize for it, however. I can’t post more beyond this due to the serious mental health/physical issues that arose earlier this year. It’s not too bad now but I cannot risk it again - I’m not equipped to deal with it. Especially right now during new consoles. I’m not a strong person, I can admit that. :-(

Well, the outcome I was hoping for was that John owned up to the fact that he is serving market piece after market piece for a bunch of fascists and committed to do better, instead he played the victim and basically tripled down on Voidpoint/3D Realms coverage. Next time? He hasn't exactly stopped covering the fascist pricks.

[Snoopycat_]

The delusion continues

It's a few things, the job was something I know in my bones I'd be really good at. It would have also been amazing for my resume, plus the added pay. I think I would feel a lot more fulfilled as what i do now is very rote, I want to be able to feel like I'm engaged and using my brain. It's also feeling valued for sure. it's hard because I know, I'm sure that this would have been the right move for the company, I do not think anyone would put into that position what I'd be able to, and that's not a knock on the people who got it because I do like them and want them to succeed and they will be fine, I just know they won't be as good.
 

[Cauliflower Of Love]

They can't help themselves.

[benjipwns]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/this-forum-seems-more-like-a-comments-section-than-a-discussion-board-at-times.302360/

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i made a similar thread and well the discourse from the community was rough.

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[benjipwns]

I met with some "centrist" friends (how they described themselves) from high school and we caught up and of course discussed politics. I came out swinging calling myself a Marxist and did what I could to try to pick apart their points in a way where they weren't totally alienated and tried to tap into their hatred of the rich and how they aren't getting anything but scraps.

The one point I stumbled upon was when one of them said "the Nazis were left-wing, they were national socialists." I was genuinely surprised as I thought this was really mainly an alt-right talking point. Thinking on my feet, all I really had in response was "why do you think the communists and Nazis hated each other so much?" Should I just assume anyone who wields this talking point is a disingenuous CHUD or are there legit "centrists" who believe this? Like I just assumed it was obvious to point out that Nazis were right-wing but maybe it's not so obvious?

[Yulwei]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/this-forum-seems-more-like-a-comments-section-than-a-discussion-board-at-times.302360/

spoiler (click to show/hide)

i made a similar thread and well the discourse from the community was rough.

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a forum known for having mentally ill mods and a small percentage of the userbase that goes into every thread they can to actively bait people into replying to them so they can then screech and report all of the wrongthink. it's a real mystery why so many users don't bother engaging

it's gotten to the point where the shit stirrers are now demanding that people engage with them

[Clockwork5]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

[benjipwns]

Changed name to Embracer to differentiate the company from THQ Nordic GmbH, which is one of their publisher subsidiaries, most known for co-marketing with Nazis, pedophiles and terrorists.

[benjipwns]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/games-that-employed-faked-graphics-tech-before-its-time-or-on-hardware-not-supposed-to-be-able-to-do-it.301769/

there are so many words and terms being used wrong, not to mention things just plain wrong, in this thread

[benjipwns]

revolt brewing! where's the mods?!?

https://www.resetera.com/threads/this-forum-seems-more-like-a-comments-section-than-a-discussion-board-at-times.302360/post-47926997

t's especially bad here. I get a reply on maybe 5% of my posts on Era. I frequent another 4-5 places and the reply and engagement ratio is much higher in those other forums. I feel like I'm getting to know people there and that we are having productive discussions that lead to interesting results and insight. I can't even remember last time that happened here. Though I'm sure some of the community threads might be good for that. So I've been thinking it's time to leave more than a couple of times during the last year or so. I don't even view this as a discussion forum anymore, it's just a news aggregator that I continue to use out of habit

Overall I think this is a toxic place. There's so much arrogance, negativity, vapid virtue signaling, and uncharitable takes and grandstanding that spending time here is becoming more and more psychologically taxing. Worst part is I'm seeing those things bleed over into my own behavior. The more time I spend here the more unpleasant I become. More than anything else there's a massive confusion here about thinking subscribing to good ideas and ideals makes you a good person. It doesn't.

When I'm posting here I'm constantly conscious about there being a subset of users who can't wait to pick apart every single word I write in the worst possible way it can be interpreted. For whatever reason that kind of extreme nitpicking and conflict seeking behavior gets a free pass here. Because of that almost every discussion ends up being a meta-discussion about the discussion itself rather than the topic. Communication is about collaboration, not argumentation but seems that's not part of the ethos here anymore. The experience here is more like playing MS Minesweeper with your words than having a discussion.

And just to hedge this post, because that's another thing Era has conditioned me to do: I'm not upset about not being able to use certain words or saying nasty jokes. I think it's more than fair to criticize that kind of stuff. I'm not a both-sider, centrist or whatever. I agree with basically everything that resetera stands for(if such a thing exists) in terms of a progressive agenda. But that's separate from the behavior, mentality and fruitfulness of discussion here.

I agree. This community has some bad habits that makes me not want to engage. For example, I have ideas for new threads, but I never post them because I know people are always itching for a thread backfire. If you make a thread about something it can feel like you’re being bullied/interrogated.

Yeah, it's really bad here. I get more interaction and engagement with other people on reddit for fuck's sake. GAF was much better at being a proper forum with actual discussion between users.

Lol I find it hard to have discussions if you have a different view (those threads have multiple banned users). I stay mostly neutral here. Reddit I'm free to say whatever respectfully.

OP I do notice I don't read threads like I use to. I read the OP, and a few comments and I'm out. So I kind of see what you're saying. Basically just a spot for news, little discussion.

I’ll take the lack of interaction and posts being of equal weight or perceived value over a Reddit system that rewards groupthink and stifles meaningful discourse.

I feel like you just described Era there.

Yup.

Easily the worst of all the forums I have ever posted on in this regard.

A ridiculously low level of actual conversation.

I think 90% of the blame falls on the chosen moderation style of the admin team, but that is the price you pay for more important goals.

[remy]

I agree. This community has some bad habits that makes me not want to engage. For example, I have ideas for new threads, but I never post them because I know people are always itching for a thread backfire. If you make a thread about something it can feel like you’re being bullied/interrogated.

This one is kinda super real tho 

[Supermanisdead]

that's why its fun to read it tho. the vibe is always on the verge of meltdown. its exciting i must say.

[Yulwei]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

holy shit lmao

[VomKriege]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

That porn should maybe have addressed environmental collapse.

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

Women don't enjoy porn and are not sexual beings unless they are dirty whores, there is no such thing as a category for 'female friendly' porn on most porn sites, and erotica is not the best selling category of books for women.

Signed; A MAN

[benjipwns]

How’s PC performance these days? Do we think there’s any chance of a PS5/XSX version? Would love to give it a go

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

revolt brewing! where's the mods?!?

after listening to the concerns of the remaining userbase, the moderation team have decided to increase both the quantity of bans issued and their duration to solve all of these problems

[VomKriege]

That Trump COVID thread stands at 275 threadmarks for 500 pages or so.
 

[SmokyDave]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/ultra-orthodox-jewish-group-holds-pro-trump-anti-lockdown-protest-in-new-york.302459

There are basically 2-3 bright burning red spots in NYC.... this area is one of them.

If you ever walk through one of their controlled areas - they let you know. Hurl insults, give you horribly nasty looks... if you're with a woman that doesn't bend to their wills - watch out. Just nasty, nasty stuff.

No Go Areas? Sounds like right-wing nonsense to me.

It's truly a horrible community, awful people

I'm sorry, I know it's maybe generalizing or prejudiced, but like... they're terrible. Rude, insular, entitled, ignorant, racist, sexist, hiding all kinds of abuses in their own community. Fuck them.

Deeply, deeply problematic.

I think we need to sit down and talk about Resetera and Anti-Semitism.

[who is ted danson?]

Cristiano_Ronaldo_the_jews.gif

[Don Rumata]

[Cauliflower Of Love]

decided to check out neogaf debate thread, jfc those people are disgusting.

[Pissy F Benny]

Resetera.com - Throw the (Orthadox) Jew Down The Well

[Straight Edge]

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/will-you-vote-for-trump-or-biden.1569145/

66.5% for Trump

 

[joeboy101]

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/will-you-vote-for-trump-or-biden.1569145/

66.5% for Trump

 

Surprised it isn’t more.

[benjipwns]

decided to check out neogaf debate thread, jfc those people are disgusting.

but there's dudes convinced the fly was CGI'd in or something

 

[VomKriege]

decided to check out neogaf debate thread, jfc those people are disgusting.

but there's dudes convinced the fly was CGI'd in or something

 

 

[BIONIC]

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Should be  :filler

[blame space]

https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/militia-plotted-to-kidnap-the-governor-and-overthrow-the-mi-government.53275/

michigan annihilated 

[Nintex]

It's really a no brainier. Are people really serious? If so God help America. People act like it's picking teams in the Super Bowl or Xbox vs PlayStation. There is really no logical explanation for any Biden supporter. That's a lack of education. Can anyone name me something besides oppress black people that Biden has done. Have people even studied up on the candidates or are you that last that you automatically go with the fake news narratives. You ever notice how people who support Biden still believe the lie that Trump colluded with Russia? Be the same people saying tax returns. Can we see taxes on the money Biden took from China and Russia?

Biden is the candidate of violent protesting and rioting. The DNC is the party of death. From a Planned Parenthood to George Floyd, it's all based on death. Sick, psychotic, Chinese puppets. Is it even a contest? They lie, cheat, steal, and all the pedo craziness, it's the party of the DNC b but that's okay I'm riding with Biden said no educated man ever.

They already show you what they are yet a few still acting like they are deciding between Ford's and Chevy's. Biden wants to raise your taxes but vote for him anyways.

It's disgusting seeing what America has become and u damn right I have a right to call people out and bitch and complain considering I'm a USMC veteran. Some of yo obviously never took social studies or Civics classes because I'm sure the way the government is operating today wasn't meant to be but you let them take right after right. It's no wonder some just put on a mask and shut up. Biden isn't the only one who surrendered to China and like the clueless celebrities and athletes some of u worship should be ashamed of yourselves. To your face they say your vote doesn't count by their mail in ballot fraud bullshit yet Go Biden. Please go take a Civics class.

The most crime. The most murders, rapes and drug abuse the most homelessness. Democrat run cities are shit holes and when they say to to the suburbs they mean turn America into a bunch of drones who are servants to the ones who are in power which is backwards. It should be the other way around according to my Constitution

If this were 1776 this would be called rational thinking. Ask yourself this, what candidate best represents those values. 47 years and zero accomplishments, man I would hate to see who people hire are mechanics and plumbers with that anyone but Trump attitude. Let's be real, Trump is the best President u ever saw in your lifetime and ifyou actually we're educated and studied history or been around long enough like some of us you would know that.

And before u Bidenites call me a white supremacist I'm black but then again you like to burn down our communities and hide behind us screaming that corny ass Soros BLM be. You know what that's called? That's called white supremacy. U even got the nerve to try to educate us black people in race and tell us what we should view as racist. One race human race. Idk, doesn't virtue signalling make you all Karen's? I have only experienced racism from the left. Not saying it doesn't exist on the right but at least in MAGA we 86 the racists, and not let them in blackface picks still be on The View or be governor of Virginia.

Okay rant over but Biden is a joke. If my rival called me #SleepyJoe then I wouldn't look tired and wake up and say I'm tired and call it a day.
What happened to Russia? People got silent when Hunter and Biden got caught. Because you are hypocrites and only stand for what fake news says to stand for. There has to exist fools for fake news to be effective or even exist.

No for real, rant over

#Trump2020

 

[Cauliflower Of Love]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/over-3-3-million-americans-have-voted-compared-to-fewer-than-78-000-by-this-point-in-2016-turnout-on-track-to-be-highest-since-1908.295739/page-12

Every page on this thread has more than a handful of people asking why people are voting "third party" when looking at party affiliation numbers.

[blame space]

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/politics/was-the-fly-a-drone/92297809/

if any of you hate yourself as much as i do.

[Nintex]

I don't know if this crass of me but goddamnit so many 3rd party votes going to waste 🤦‍♂️

Not as wasteful as spending your time promoting Mass Effect Andromeda instead of voting 

[benjipwns]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/over-3-3-million-americans-have-voted-compared-to-fewer-than-78-000-by-this-point-in-2016-turnout-on-track-to-be-highest-since-1908.295739/page-12

[Cauliflower Of Love]

Sorry about that. Will request a lock.

Thread locked at OP's request and moderator discretion.

moderator discretion?

[Clockwork5]

This is going to start becoming more of an issue as the parties align more and more by gender. I've met many women who say that seeing either someone as a non-voter or Republican on a dating app or just dating in general is an immediate no for them. As more women turn liberal or vote Democratic and the gender gap widens, it is going to be harder for Republican men to date or marry in many places in the country.

[jorma]

is he insane or is it really common for americans to include what party you vote for in your dating profile? 

[Boredfrom]

That Trump COVID thread stands at 275 threadmarks for 500 pages or so.
 

Fucking threadmarks for everything. From random tweets to “Biden doing a town hall”.

[Cauliflower Of Love]

That Trump COVID thread stands at 275 threadmarks for 500 pages or so.
 

Fucking threadmarks for everything. From random tweets to “Biden doing a town hall”.

Threadmarked!

[VomKriege]

is he insane or is it really common for americans to include what party you vote for in your dating profile? 

To be fair there's not much secret who you are voting for if you specify "liberal" or "conservative" leanings.

[OnlyRegret]

This is going to start becoming more of an issue as the parties align more and more by gender. I've met many women who say that seeing either someone as a non-voter or Republican on a dating app or just dating in general is an immediate no for them. As more women turn liberal or vote Democratic and the gender gap widens, it is going to be harder for Republican men to date or marry in many places in the country.

Tangential Eugenics

[pgtl_10]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

A good thread ruined by terrible modding

[Clockwork5]

is he insane or is it really common for americans to include what party you vote for in your dating profile? 

To be fair there's not much secret who you are voting for if you specify "liberal" or "conservative" leanings.

Unless they’re one of those filthy third party voters.
 

[VomKriege]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

A good thread ruined by terrible modding

The thread is 82 posts long only yet still locked for "reviewing reports"

I'm honestly confused at what exactly could have triggered so much reporting in such a mild discussion.

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

This is going to start becoming more of an issue as the parties align more and more by gender. I've met many women who say that seeing either someone as a non-voter or Republican on a dating app or just dating in general is an immediate no for them. As more women turn liberal or vote Democratic and the gender gap widens, it is going to be harder for Republican men to date or marry in many places in the country.

Its basically unheard of for women to go for a rich asshole

[benjipwns]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/will-you-upgrade-your-ssd-on-your-ps5-and-or-xbox-series-s-x-sooner-rather-than-later-to-avoid-wear-on-the-internal-drive.302801/

lots of dismissing of concerns in this thread

[pgtl_10]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

A good thread ruined by terrible modding

The thread is 82 posts long only yet still locked for "reviewing reports"

I'm honestly confused at what exactly could have triggered so much reporting in such a mild discussion.

A bunch of crazies mad that people watch porn

[Clockwork5]

The only allowed discussion surrounding the female body on Reset Era revolves around how many additional layers of clothing they should be wearing. The girls in porn usually aren’t wearing clothes so discussion is obviously not permitted.

[GreatSageEqualOfHeaven]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/fbi-director-holding-a-press-conference-tomorrow-for-a-matter-of-national-security.301691/post-47862689

ISIS may or may not be slightly worse than ICE? 3 days

[Straight Edge]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/girlfriend-broke-up-with-me-after-a-13-year-long-relationship.302819/

She let him touch her breast(she said it was nothing serious...) then she felt his erection and mentioned him at home that she was all wet...

 

[james]

Guys I found Cindi on reddit

[Cauliflower Of Love]

They can pull my trigger

[Yulwei]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

There have been no bans or warnings given in this thread btw.

It's almost like they closed it because it personally bothered the person who reported it and not because there was anything wrong going on in the thread.

[Yulwei]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/girlfriend-broke-up-with-me-after-a-13-year-long-relationship.302819/

She let him touch her breast(she said it was nothing serious...) then she felt his erection and mentioned him at home that she was all wet...

 

 

broadcast to the world, in detail, how you got cucked, brehs.

[VomKriege]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

There have been no bans or warnings given in this thread btw.

It's almost like they closed it because it personally bothered the person who reported it and not because there was anything wrong going on in the thread.

Something something diverse audience.

[Snoopycat_]

The only allowed discussion surrounding the female body on Reset Era revolves around how many additional layers of clothing they should be wearing. The girls in porn usually aren’t wearing clothes so discussion is obviously not permitted.

These people are fucking insane. Last week they were demanding everybody support sex workers and calling them feminist heroes. This week supporting sex workers results in locked thread and ban warnings.

[clothedmacuser]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nsfw-duscwhy-is-vintage-porn-so-much-better-than-todays-porn.302435/

Man.... everyone is in there having a good time and Poodlestrike comes in and locks the thread talking about reviewing posts. What a dick.

[clothedmacuser]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/games-that-employed-faked-graphics-tech-before-its-time-or-on-hardware-not-supposed-to-be-able-to-do-it.301769/

there are so many words and terms being used wrong, not to mention things just plain wrong, in this thread

That is Era in a nutshell.  take a term, either scientific or academic and distort it beyond recognition ie, white fragility/privilege