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Ornlu

Banned
Geez; I remember people used to do shit like that with characters in a game I used to play years ago. That game at least had a limited gear pool and lots of competition, so it kind of made sense. But a forum? Lol.
 

demigod

Member
lol, I knew JaffeLion was part of it. Pretty damn sad someone has to make so many alt accounts. That explains why all of meirl/jaffe/heinrich's post always comes off as personal attacks/console war.
 

Papa

Banned
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EviLore

Expansive Ellipses
Staff Member
There’s no discernible bias in the moderation (no one cares about console wars and people like all platforms, and the mods aim to be fair). Among the users, you’re never going to see equality of outcome among fan split, since there are more popular and less popular platforms.
 

GHG

Member
You may have noticed over the past couple of days, that there were several users with the ban reason being:

Alt account of prior perm'ed user.

We want to be transparent with all of our actions, especially banning. We discovered several accounts that belonged to the same user. This user has been creating discord on the gaming side for many, many months. Aggressively trolling for their favorite brand in a borderline shill-like manner.

They seemingly wanted to give the impression that "only Xbox fans were getting banned", when in fact, a good portion all belonged to the same person. Here are the accounts associated with this user:


@Turkishflavor

@meirlPostFeb 14, 2020PermanentYou were banned two weeks ago for entering each topic and crying about Sony. Check your recent history. [Update: alt account.]
@JaffeLionPostFeb 22, 2020PermanentYour incessant need to try and create drama where there is none doesn�t go unnoticed. [Updated to perm, alt account.]
@PanaphonicsPostMar 7, 2020PermanentYou just had to take it a bit more extra. [Upgraded to Perm, alt account]
@HolyTruthMar 8, 2020PermanentAlt account of prior perm�ed user.
@HeinrichMar 9, 2020PermanentAlt account of prior perm?ed user.
@NasemannMar 9, 2020PermanentAlt account of prior perm?ed user.
@BandiMar 9, 2020PermanentAlt account of prior perm?ed user.
@SimonGosejohannMar 9, 2020PermanentAlt account of prior perm?ed user.

How much is this person getting paid?

I want in.
 
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Scopa

The Tribe Has Spoken
I’ve barely noticed the console warring because I just don’t click on those threads. If I see “next gen” in the title, I skip past it. It’s just not interesting anymore.

Back in the old days, next gen discussions were exciting because the various consoles were so different and quite often featured interesting innovations in the hardware. But, nowadays it’s so boring and samey. How many teraflops will this black box have compared to the other black box?

Boring. Idgaf.

Bring back the Nintendo Revolution speculation days. Now, that was silly and exciting.


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Xaero Gravity

NEXT LEVEL lame™
Oh the irony... got yourself banned with a post insulting the Digital Foundry guy.
demigod demigod being a complete and total cunt? Why I never...

Dude is a genuine piece of shit in literally every single post I've ever seen him make, and the fact that he went and pushed John away simply because Demi can't stop being a console wars bitch for 5 minutes is flat out ridiculous. A 6 day ban for that shit is a slap on the wrist and in my honest opinion, this place would be better off without him.
 
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brap

Banned
demigod demigod being a complete and total cunt? Why I never...

Dude is a genuine piece of shit in literally every single post I've ever seen him make, and the fact that he went and pushed John away simply because Demi can't stop being a console wars bitch for 5 minutes is flat out ridiculous. A 6 day ban for that shit is a slap on the wrist and in my honest opinion, this place would be better off without him.
Read only the bold and guess which person in gaming xaero is talking about.
 

DeepEnigma

Gold Member
I’ve barely noticed the console warring because I just don’t click on those threads. If I see “next gen” in the title, I skip past it. It’s just not interesting anymore.

Back in the old days, next gen discussions were exciting because the various consoles were so different and quite often featured interesting innovations in the hardware. But, nowadays it’s so boring and samey. How many teraflops will this black box have compared to the other black box?

Boring. Idgaf.

Bring back the Nintendo Revolution speculation days. Now, that was silly and exciting.


hr4GDa7.gif

And it turned out to be a GameCube 1.5 with an air mouse.
 

Mod of War

Ω
Staff Member
demigod demigod being a complete and total cunt? Why I never...

Dude is a genuine piece of shit in literally every single post I've ever seen him make, and the fact that he went and pushed John away simply because Demi can't stop being a console wars bitch for 5 minutes is flat out ridiculous. A 6 day ban for that shit is a slap on the wrist and in my honest opinion, this place would be better off without him.

This isn’t the thread to clap back in the same manner as the banned party.

And it’s 7 days. ;)
 

-Arcadia-

Banned
demigod demigod being a complete and total cunt? Why I never...

Dude is a genuine piece of shit in literally every single post I've ever seen him make, and the fact that he went and pushed John away simply because Demi can't stop being a console wars bitch for 5 minutes is flat out ridiculous. A 6 day ban for that shit is a slap on the wrist and in my honest opinion, this place would be better off without him.

To some extent, I have patience for console warriors. It’s not much, but it’s there. 😋

That goes out the window when they, in service of their almighty console, attack someone who does nothing but work hard to give gamers educative and interesting content, who’s also a genuinely nice person, and with respect, not really cut out to deal with ignorant scum like that.

I don’t even want bans for them. I want Evilore and the mod team to personally go to their houses, kick their asses, and put the footage on Worldstar.
 

thelastword

Banned
I don't normally post in this thread, but I think I should say something in light of Demi's ban......Everyone knows that I don't advance insults, it's the only reason I have reported anyone on here despite what you have heard or were told, like when Bill O Rights said I often report people after my last ban. Truth is, I could careless about people's preference in console gaming, if anything I'll be the first to defend a man's right to prefer, we can discuss the objective stuff and even some of the subjective stuff, but I could never justify personal insults during these exchanges.....Yet, there is a clear difference between an insult and criticism...

Now in the past, DF has given us many reasons to post threads and discuss the underlying tech and performance, they along with the pioneer of youtube video analysis (lens of truth) have done lots to advance analysis of games and we can thank them for that......Yet the difference between DF and Lens of truth is that the '"What I prefer, or platform leanings" to objective analyses never permeated through because they gave absolutely no opinions, they only gave hard stats......

In light of that, it is clear to anyone that objective data presented can be debated, especially if it's wrong or faulty, subjective takes can be debated especially when it wish-washed with objective data...My meaning is, if you have a procedure on how a faceoff is won or lost be consistent at all times across the board, with all staff members...….You cant say framerate mattered more in 2013 and now say resolution matters more now, be consistent.....You cant have said 600p vs 640p was a world away and try to minimize 900 vs 1080p, its these things people pick up on in DF's writing and analyses that they criticize. People also criticize them when they get numerous objective and graphical features wrong, like resolutions, not getting features right or not acknowledging clear deficits in some games techwise, it's why you are doing an analysis...

Now the crux of the matter is this, if you are presenting tech details, you will get criticism, that's guaranteed especially if you have made several mistakes or people perceive a straight bias in your tone.....We can all declare that Leadbetter is filled with glee when he discusses XBOX, I have no problem with that, but from the time you sit on that tech chair I should not see that, I should see a balanced individual and that has been one of the criticisms directed at the owner of DF...…..And more specifically the case in question, Dark10x, I have no issues with Dark personally, but I do have some issues in some of the inconsistencies in his analyses, sometimes, but moreso DF in general......So in such cases I will let it out, but less so these days....

I think Dark10x is way too sensitive, it's like he wants nobody to criticize DF or his work, how can you expect that, it's just not feasible, so why go parading the entire internet to see what people who disagree with you has to say and get personal about it...….In many cases, people have criticized DF, not even his analyses and he has come knocking, farless when it's his, you just can't expect to have everyone agree with you, and you also cant dismiss everybody who opposes you or brings fourth valid criticism and brand them as people who hate you, as people who are toxic etc......Try to get better as you can see you have lots of support but what is wrong with getting better or less biased?


Again I say, I don't forward insults, and people want to silence me just for my opinions, yet if you care to go back, Dark has lodged many slings my way, yet I've never gotten personal with him, just criticized some inconsistent figures or tones of things he missed......Yet, there is something fundamentally wrong when you cant listen to another man's take or sit down and see what he's saying and concede a point or two....What are you getting angry for? And finally I also sympathize with people going through depression, but I think Dark10X has used this too much in the forum setting when het gets criticized, either that or he says he's going to leave, it's like he's saying that now to get overwhelming support, this is unfair to people who are just giving their take on a youtube video, we do not deserve to feel that we are the reason for you being ill, that type of projection is really not warranted...…...As it stands, DF content is on youtube, not on GAF, I don't get why he thinks he should defend criticism to DF everywhere...…..It's directed at DF not you personally, even if it's you video, it's directed at the inconsistencies, not you.....Just try to address them and you will hear less of said criticisms because people will be satisfied with your bettered standard....
 

Dr. Claus

Vincit qui se vincit
As it stands, DF content is on youtube, not on GAF, I don't get why he thinks he should defend criticism to DF everywhere.

There is a difference between criticism and being a cunt. Demigod was being a cunt. He could have stated his issues with DF in a more adult manner, but didn't. This isn't the first time he has done so either.

I do believe there is some discussion surrounding the ethics and biases of DF and the oversensitivity of Dark10x - however the way Demigod went about it? Nothing but childish and pathetic.
 

-Arcadia-

Banned
There is a difference between criticism and being a cunt. Demigod was being a cunt. He could have stated his issues with DF in a more adult manner, but didn't. This isn't the first time he has done so either.

Ding.

The fact is, that every time a DF video goes up, and PS4/5 or Xbox One/Series X isn’t getting a rimjob the whole video, whichever fanbase has to act as obnoxious, moronic, and immature as possible.

I can cite two particular examples. Death Stranding, where DF was accused of being in the pocket for Sony, and the recent 9.2 teraflops stuff, where talking about a major rumor/leak, means they’re funded by Microsoft.

Not only is that shit absolutely infuriating when you just want to discuss the thoughtful content put forward, it’s also driving away an industry person that has an incredible amount to contribute to our next-gen discussion here.

Do people like Demi even remotely contribute anything good, let alone match his contribution?

I do agree that John isn’t equipped to handle it well, but that’s the point. Most sane, rational people aren’t equipped to handle this coming at them, after a video they put days of extremely hard, industry leading work into:

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SeRiES x/pS5 iS tHe bEsT! AnOtHer bIaSed IgNoraNt Df vIDeo loL lOL LoL
 
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SLoWMoTIoN

Unconfirmed Member
There is a difference between criticism and being a cunt. Demigod was being a cunt. He could have stated his issues with DF in a more adult manner, but didn't.
This isn't unique to demi in general. You have people on a daily basis trying to start something with others or outright calling them shit without any repercussions. It is very easy to form a mob and sick it on a user when they all pat their own back as well. We are NOT an echo chamber. His ban was warranted yes but have some tact people. We are better than that right? I'm sure the mods will perma/give him a longer ban if he continues to attack other members and I hope that goes for everybody that acts this way as well.
 

-Arcadia-

Banned
This isn't unique to demi in general. You have people on a daily basis trying to start something with others or outright calling them shit without any repercussions. It is very easy to form a mob and sick it on a user when they all pat their own back as well. We are NOT an echo chamber. His ban was warranted yes but have some tact people. We are better than that right? I'm sure the mods will perma/give him a longer ban if he continues to attack other members and I hope that goes for everybody that acts this way as well.

Demi is in the spotlight due to providing a perfect example of the kind of behavior that people like myself have been getting more and more angry with.

It’s a conversation that’s needed to happen in full for quite some time, and Demi is the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Coincidentally, I’m having a PM convo right now with a prolific, good thread creator that is giving serious thought to leaving Gaf due to people like these. So, you’ll have excuse my utter lack of sympathy for these clowns.
 
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SLoWMoTIoN

Unconfirmed Member
Demi is in the spotlight due to providing a perfect example of the kind of behavior that people like myself have been getting more and more angry with.
I'm not knocking anybody about that itself. People that act like dicks relentlessly get a perma ban eventually.
It’s a conversation that’s needed to happen in full for quite some time, and Demi is the straw that broke the camel’s back.
Absolutely, again this isn't a demi exclusive issue though.
Coincidentally, I’m having a PM convo right now with a prolific, good thread creator that is giving serious thought to leaving Gaf due to people like these. So, you’ll have excuse my utter lack of sympathy for these clowns.
At the end of the day I hope he does what he has to do. If he isn't having fun anymore I don't blame him if he decides to go or take some time off. I understand that well myself.
 
Demi is in the spotlight due to providing a perfect example of the kind of behavior that people like myself have been getting more and more angry with.

It’s a conversation that’s needed to happen in full for quite some time, and Demi is the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Coincidentally, I’m having a PM convo right now with a prolific, good thread creator that is giving serious thought to leaving Gaf due to people like these. So, you’ll have excuse my utter lack of sympathy for these clowns.
Tell Ibiza and/or manabyte to stick around
 

-Arcadia-

Banned
Tell Ibiza and/or manabyte to stick around

Lol. Won’t say who, but yeah.

I basically told them I respected whatever they needed to do, and understood, but to figuratively ignore the retards and focus on the good posters here that enjoy and value their contributions, and how much I appreciated them.

Maybe advice worth reposting in general. The opinion of someone who console wars on the internet all day for a life, is worth exactly jack.
 
Lol. Won’t say who, but yeah.

I basically told them I respected whatever they needed to do, and understood, but to figuratively ignore the retards and focus on the good posters here that enjoy and value their contributions, and how much I appreciated them.

Maybe advice worth reposting in general. The opinion of someone who console wars on the internet all day for a life, is worth exactly jack.

I respect your confidentiality.

If it's Ibiza, tell him that if he leaves Gaf, there will be no more Butt Thread. So...🤷‍♂️
 

StreetsofBeige

Gold Member
I don't normally post in this thread, but I think I should say something in light of Demi's ban......Everyone knows that I don't advance insults, it's the only reason I have reported anyone on here despite what you have heard or were told, like when Bill O Rights said I often report people after my last ban. Truth is, I could careless about people's preference in console gaming, if anything I'll be the first to defend a man's right to prefer, we can discuss the objective stuff and even some of the subjective stuff, but I could never justify personal insults during these exchanges.....Yet, there is a clear difference between an insult and criticism...

Now in the past, DF has given us many reasons to post threads and discuss the underlying tech and performance, they along with the pioneer of youtube video analysis (lens of truth) have done lots to advance analysis of games and we can thank them for that......Yet the difference between DF and Lens of truth is that the '"What I prefer, or platform leanings" to objective analyses never permeated through because they gave absolutely no opinions, they only gave hard stats......

In light of that, it is clear to anyone that objective data presented can be debated, especially if it's wrong or faulty, subjective takes can be debated especially when it wish-washed with objective data...My meaning is, if you have a procedure on how a faceoff is won or lost be consistent at all times across the board, with all staff members...….You cant say framerate mattered more in 2013 and now say resolution matters more now, be consistent.....You cant have said 600p vs 640p was a world away and try to minimize 900 vs 1080p, its these things people pick up on in DF's writing and analyses that they criticize. People also criticize them when they get numerous objective and graphical features wrong, like resolutions, not getting features right or not acknowledging clear deficits in some games techwise, it's why you are doing an analysis...

Now the crux of the matter is this, if you are presenting tech details, you will get criticism, that's guaranteed especially if you have made several mistakes or people perceive a straight bias in your tone.....We can all declare that Leadbetter is filled with glee when he discusses XBOX, I have no problem with that, but from the time you sit on that tech chair I should not see that, I should see a balanced individual and that has been one of the criticisms directed at the owner of DF...…..And more specifically the case in question, Dark10x, I have no issues with Dark personally, but I do have some issues in some of the inconsistencies in his analyses, sometimes, but moreso DF in general......So in such cases I will let it out, but less so these days....

I think Dark10x is way too sensitive, it's like he wants nobody to criticize DF or his work, how can you expect that, it's just not feasible, so why go parading the entire internet to see what people who disagree with you has to say and get personal about it...….In many cases, people have criticized DF, not even his analyses and he has come knocking, farless when it's his, you just can't expect to have everyone agree with you, and you also cant dismiss everybody who opposes you or brings fourth valid criticism and brand them as people who hate you, as people who are toxic etc......Try to get better as you can see you have lots of support but what is wrong with getting better or less biased?


Again I say, I don't forward insults, and people want to silence me just for my opinions, yet if you care to go back, Dark has lodged many slings my way, yet I've never gotten personal with him, just criticized some inconsistent figures or tones of things he missed......Yet, there is something fundamentally wrong when you cant listen to another man's take or sit down and see what he's saying and concede a point or two....What are you getting angry for? And finally I also sympathize with people going through depression, but I think Dark10X has used this too much in the forum setting when het gets criticized, either that or he says he's going to leave, it's like he's saying that now to get overwhelming support, this is unfair to people who are just giving their take on a youtube video, we do not deserve to feel that we are the reason for you being ill, that type of projection is really not warranted...…...As it stands, DF content is on youtube, not on GAF, I don't get why he thinks he should defend criticism to DF everywhere...…..It's directed at DF not you personally, even if it's you video, it's directed at the inconsistencies, not you.....Just try to address them and you will hear less of said criticisms because people will be satisfied with your bettered standard....
LOL. If there's one person to defend him on this site, not surprising it would be from you. All Sony fans seem to stick together.

You're going to lecture everyone on this board about what is and isn't banable based on this trash response to Darkx to his face? And Darkx wasn;t even talking to Demi. He was talking to someone else, and Demi crashes the party butting in.
Here you are playing victim again. Oh showing off that you have a bigger dick with your collection that you probably got for free or didn't even pay for with your money? Nobody gives a shit. Your site is biased and it clearly shows. Your name is tied with Digital Foundry, deal with it. If you had any ounce of ethic you would've spoke up but no you can't stand up to your bosses who puts food on your table. For a guy that dissects games, you can't even tell me that AMD's presentation clearly meant RDNA 2 for both consoles? Are you fucking kidding me. Stop being disingenuous. Go play victim on ree where they worship you guys.
 
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