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The Story of NeoGAF [Update: Part 3 - $$$] (VG247)
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Why would we block the ads? They're not intrusive, and they support the forum. I don't understand why anyone would block gaf's ads.
Look at that poor AA
1/10 would not visit again
Low quality JPEG.
Someone doesn't know how to take screenshots.
I wonder if Evilore ever got those $50 from Fistful.
Look at me!
Bioware?
I'm going to go with 343 studios. Halogaf is a cesspool of hate
The Dutch Slayer
Member
Fantastic read!
Heard it all from the man himself in person but still great read, and I'll check back soon for part2.
Heard it all from the man himself in person but still great read, and I'll check back soon for part2.
If neogaf offered live streams for events like E3 press conferences or game events I would love that shit. I'd use gaf exclusively for pretty much all my gaming news needs (assuming it could handle the load).
It'd probably bring gaf to it's knees though, so I couldnt' see it being implemented anytime soon.
It'd probably bring gaf to it's knees though, so I couldnt' see it being implemented anytime soon.
Yeah VG247 is actually pretty good, one of my frequents.
I don't know the story behind this one lol
I laughed at the Dyack quote so early in the article. His shenanigans pretty much go hand in hand with this place now.
A lot of the stuff outlined in that article are the reasons I joined gaf. Used to frequent IGN and just became frustrated by the inconsistent moderation, the segmented fanbases, and the massive amounts of trolling. When they started to switch into some new forum design that was just pure shit, that was it for me.
Once my account got approve here, I found myself visiting the other places less and less and now gaf is all I need for news, discussion, and everything else. Its just all here.
A lot of the stuff outlined in that article are the reasons I joined gaf. Used to frequent IGN and just became frustrated by the inconsistent moderation, the segmented fanbases, and the massive amounts of trolling. When they started to switch into some new forum design that was just pure shit, that was it for me.
Once my account got approve here, I found myself visiting the other places less and less and now gaf is all I need for news, discussion, and everything else. Its just all here.
Wyndstryker
Member
This article got me to googling GAF.
You know something is up when a bazillion news articles and whatnot uses GAF as a source
You know something is up when a bazillion news articles and whatnot uses GAF as a source
legacyzero
Banned
The hate for GAF by some really confuses me..
It really is the best boards here is. Anybody who has ever frequented Gametrailers' forums might agree.
It really is the best boards here is. Anybody who has ever frequented Gametrailers' forums might agree.
Alcoholikaust
Member
Awesome read.
GAF be stealin' mah news!
But seriously, I think "the hate" is mostly for the first two pages of a thread with hyperbolic statements reacting to news being the trend. And every drive by comment/argument which appears every now and then derailing the thread. But overall, discussions get better. Well most of the times. But going back to the hate thing, I suppose some publishers/developers/sites/mags won't like the way how GAF discusses the news. Especially with calling out reviewers GAF became a big target for publishers and the press. They don't like what they see.
I would imagine a lot of that hate comes from previously permabanned members. There must be thousands of those floating around the gaming community by now.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
That was a great read, looking forward to the second part.
I've never understood the hate that GAF receives from other parts of the Internet. The community is great and you get back equal what you put in as a member of the community.
I've never understood the hate that GAF receives from other parts of the Internet. The community is great and you get back equal what you put in as a member of the community.
HA! Based on his current account status I'm gonna say no
He has his gigabytes of Natalie Portman pictures to console him.
Oh shit, I totally remember that! The OT is a strange place lol
Technosteve
Banned
At this rate we will have a GAF reality TV show on twitch.tv
THAT.Is. Awesome!
ZedIndyLil
Member
I knew the general backstory, but this article added a few interesting details. Kudos to Mr. Malka, quite an amazing success story, and I'm glad someone with your perspective is running the place.
VeryGooster
Banned
I used to visit GA years and years back, but it wasn't until FFXIII at E3 went down, the infamous 'Japanese culture expert' post began circulating, and Denis Dyack's awkward Too Human promotion led me to register here. One of my better life decisions. :lol
ThePointyEnd
Banned
Ditto.
DeFiBkIlLeR
Banned
This forum takes itself far too seriously.
APZonerunner
Member
I'll check with my editor and find out for certain, but I think that's the case, yeah. Glad you liked it!
APZonerunner
Member
I forgot to come back with my reply to the above yesterday, but yes - as is now obvious, two is now up, and the third and final, which is my personal favourite, goes up tomorrow. Here's part one, if you missed it.
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Deleted member 125677
Unconfirmed Member
All in all, a good read, and a nice introduction for us newcomers! I also recomend browsing the archives for newer members like myself - it's a gold mine!
1st Course
Member
gaf has moved up 3 places on the BBR, we're at #27 now
this article must be rewritten in full
What is BBR?
APZonerunner
Member
Big boards ranking - it's a site that ranks forums online based on their size and such. It was at 30 when I wrote this, I swear!
The fact it's climbed 3 more places since then is telling of GAF's ridiculous growth, I suppose.1st Course
Member
Big boards ranking - it's a site that ranks forums online based on their size and such. It was at 30 when I wrote this, I swear!
thankx
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