At 3/16/05 01:30 PM, Jen_the_Great wrote: How embarassing! *shakes fist at HT* I'm fairly sure I have my hammer now.

Uhh... Congrats for the hammer!

A thousand deposits is crazy, congrats.
Level 11 is going to bite my ass soon.
Snake in the grass.

Congrats to:

-Scoll: Lv 10. Yes, feels nice to be out of the level nine zone, correct?

Thanks to:

-Denvish
-SeeD419
-ramagi
-Bahamut7
-Tom_s00

At 3/16/05 07:33 AM, SeeD419 wrote: Sadly, yes. I think someone needs to inform Wade that these have been going on for quite some time now, so the recent errors probably weren't caused by them.

Maybe it was pieoncar's script that was the last drop or something. But Wade also said that the scripts -MIGHT- be what's causing the errors, and he asked to shut them down to be sure.

At 3/16/05 09:23 AM, -Myst- wrote: Oh, by the way, I just noticed how agressive Wade is. If anyone but him would've posted the first thing he said on the other topic, I think he would get the mods' alarm on. Thanks for being such an agressive guy Wade, it's very nice >:(

Yeah, Wade is scary when he's angry *hides*

At 3/16/05 01:14 PM, Hypocrite wrote: i deposit for him because he's too lazy to take care of his account by himself. that's about it.

Ah, I thought as much, but I wasn't sure.

At 3/16/05 09:23 AM, -Myst- wrote: Anyway, I'd like to know a little bit more about these so called DOS attacks. Could anyone tell me about it?

Have a look at this report:
http://www.grc.com/dos/grcdos.htm
It's old (2001), but it's fascinating reading. Also, while you're there, grab some of the guy's PC tweaks, I generally run all of the free ones (ie, all except SpinRite) first thing when I reformat.

At 3/16/05 09:23 AM, -Myst- wrote: I see, I never thought of it that way. I'm glad these lists has come to an end then, but I guess it's the worst new ever for you guys.

I personally don't think my NGTL was having any visible effects, but I could be (probably am) wrong. I think the recent bout of BBS errors was due to pieoncar's BBS spider, because it was pulling topic after topic.

Anyway, I'd like to know a little bit more about these so called DOS attacks. Could anyone tell me about it?

http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,289893,sid9_gci213591,00.html

Thanks guys.

@SK : then you should look at it with wade, 'cause it look weird to me too.

Not that it is a terribly big deal, but seeing as I don't blam or save a whole lot reaching my 2,000th blam is sort of a benchmark for me but it does bring me closer to my next badge :| anywhoo - commence the parade.

A pretty crappy day on my part, it's been really nasty outside. :/ But atleast I don't have to see the sun, I just don't want the rain, turns my yard into a bog. Anyways...

Congratulations to the following :

- Jen_the_Great - Level 20 / Elite Guard Lieutenant Colonel [ A shiny new badge and a brand new maul, go you! ]
- BareNakedMike- - Level 13
- Alkador - For is most recent story instalment [ It's getting quite interesting now ]
- ~X~ - 9k experience [ almost to the 10k mark, keep going ]
- n_n - Ranked #500 for both experience and b/p rank [ quite the conicidnce eh? ]
- boloneyman - Elite Guard Private First Class [ keep on b/p those flash ]
- Sakurazukamori - Elite Guard Major General [ FOR GREAT JUSTICE! >:( ]
- Sentinel_specter - 8 VP [ nice, only a litte while untill you get the golden 10 VP ]
- OsAmARaMa - Elite Guard Corporal [ we did have the same VP, but you had to go and deposite your experience didn't you? >:( ]
- -Mazza- - Elite Guard Brigadier General [ the first of the leafs. Feels good no? ]
- Scoll - Level 10 [ starting to get more respect now eh? ]
- _matt_ - 2k blams [ it's a pretty good number, keep on going. ]

Well, after about 2 weeks of caring about b/p again, I got my sargent badge. I know its not much, but its a milestone to me.

Thats it for now, ill be back tomorrow when I get to level 11.

Cool, I just realized I made my way to the top 100 in B/P! 8-)

At 3/16/05 09:43 PM, PsychoJester wrote: LVL 13
WEEE :)
too bad I missed over a year of deposits.
Darn social life.

Congrats for reaching the 13th level, the baseball bat's a pretty cool weapon, but don't ever blame social life for ruining your newgrounds' life in front of me again, or you'll learn that a flail is way more painfull than a baseball bat ;)

I like newgrounds, but nothing beats life :P

At 3/16/05 04:58 PM, ShittyKitty wrote: I think the recent bout of BBS errors was due to pieoncar's BBS spider, because it was pulling topic after topic.

Couldn't say. That's not something I'm familiar with but I have gotten a number of server errors today and that has me wondering. It's a bit disturbing to me that a number of you place so much emphasis on statistics. I've never advertised my stats since joining this site unlike most of you, and I never will. The reason is simple. It's already listed in my profile. If someone wants to take the time to look it's only a click away. Advertising your stats is just another "attention whore" technique. The thread where this discussion was started has turned into joke. Those last six posts by D0GMA may have taken 2 hours to type but it only took me two seconds to ignore them (well, I did read the last sentence in the last post). In any case this forum ran just fine before the first stat list was created and I'm sure it can run just as well without them. I'm not planning on leaving Newgrounds if the lists are removed, that would be stupid. Some of you really need to get a grip on your priorities in life. A computer screen is a dangerous place from which to view the world.

At 3/16/05 09:34 PM, -Myst- wrote: Cool, I just realized I made my way to the top 100 in B/P! 8-)

Congrats on that my friend, im like 60 or something you will for sure pass me soon hehe...

~X~

At 3/16/05 10:08 PM, ReconRebel wrote: I'm not planning on leaving Newgrounds if the lists are removed, that would be stupid. Some of you really need to get a grip on your priorities in life. A computer screen is a dangerous place from which to view the world.

Oh no, I wouldn't dream of leaving this place over something like this. Sure, it's disillusioned me in regards to the management and has effectively squelched any motivation I had towards making useful NG-related things, but I'm not going to let it defeat me like that.

Congrats to:
Osamarama
-Mazza-
Scoll
_Matt_
Nike_Dunk
-Myst-
PsychoJester

Way to go, everyone! :)

At 3/16/05 10:09 PM, XwaynecoltX wrote: Congrats on that my friend, im like 60 or something you will for sure pass me soon hehe...

~X~

Pff, like if you meant what you said, we both know this won't happen until you stop racking points for a year or two :P

At 3/16/05 10:08 PM, ReconRebel wrote: Advertising your stats is just another "attention whore" technique.

Hey, calm down. Advertising stats is as much "attention whore"-like than trying to get them. You don't think people might just want to share their joy of reaching a goal that make them proud, especially because it's sharing with "friends" (well, internet friends). What's so different between that behavior and your? Don't you try to improve your stats because it's an achievement you'll be proud of? Don't do shit talks for no reason, 'cause everyone could do it about everyone, you included.

I'm not planning on leaving Newgrounds if the lists are removed, that would be stupid.

Well, I haven't heard of anyone planning that, but it's quite possible. A lot of people are addicted to their stats here, but that exactly why they won't leave, may be they only talk to get more "attention"? ;)

Some of you really need to get a grip on your priorities in life. A computer screen is a dangerous place from which to view the world.

Finally! I thought the day I would read those word from someone else would never come !

At 3/17/05 12:03 AM, -Myst- wrote:

At 3/16/05 10:08 PM, ReconRebel wrote: Advertising your stats is just another "attention whore" technique.

Hey, calm down.

Okay -Myst- **takes a deep breath ** I'm calm now.

Don't do shit talks for no reason, 'cause everyone could do it about everyone, you included.

Haha! Point taken. I'm still pissed at the comments D0GMA made but after talking with a couple of other Wi/Ht? members via e-mail I see I'm not the only one. I can understand why they wouldn't want to get involved in this crap. I find it amusing that the two biggest players in this disagreement don't have any submissions to their credit and this is a flash site.

I'm not planning on leaving Newgrounds if the lists are removed, that would be stupid.

Well, I haven't heard of anyone planning that, but it's quite possible.

If that were to happen -Myst- then they were never fans of the site to begin with. That's my take on the situation.

Some of you really need to get a grip on your priorities in life. A computer screen is a dangerous place from which to view the world.

Finally! I thought the day I would read those word from someone else would never come !

This is a good thing right?

The stats ARE NOT going away as of yet.

We still need confirmation from liljim to see if these stat pulls are causing server problems or not. Any other discussion is futile.

At 3/16/05 10:08 PM, ReconRebel wrote: It's a bit disturbing to me that a number of you place so much emphasis on statistics.

It's something to do, Recon. Everyone likes their own thing. You like RPGs. I like music. Interacting with this site based upon your particular interests is what this site is all about.

I've never advertised my stats since joining this site unlike most of you, and I never will. The reason is simple. It's already listed in my profile.

I'm really not trying to be mean, but what's this then?

At 3/17/05 01:23 AM, RedCircle wrote:

I've never advertised my stats since joining this site unlike most of you, and I never will. The reason is simple. It's already listed in my profile.

I'm really not trying to be mean

Oh, but of course you are Red or you wouldn't be posting that gif.

but what's this then?

It's called annoucing a milestone. I'll stop it if it really bothers you that much. When I said I don't advertise my stats most people would realize I was referring to my BBS sig. You know, ranked 3rd in blams, 4th in saves, whatever. God, some of you would truly be devastated if those lists were discontinued 'eh? That's just sad.

Recon, I'm bummed that I falied to make my point with you.

I'd rather just not even talk about it and wait for James's input.

I still respect you, and your opinion.

At 3/17/05 02:19 AM, RedCircle wrote: Recon, I'm bummed that I falied to make my point with you.

Kick back a few beers and you'll forget all about it Red. It works for me (and what makes you think you didn't get your point across?).

I'd rather just not even talk about it and wait for James's input.

Fine. I'll try and keep my mouth shut until liljim gets back from Japan.

I still respect you, and your opinion.

Just because I posted an angry face that doesn't mean I don't feel the same way towards you.

Well I am just going to ignore some of the recent posts.
Even though I am involved in making a list.
I decided to wait for James to return before really doing much of anything.
What ever the results are I plan on repecting what the NG staff want.

So for those old enough go grab a cold one and drink .
I toast you a happy St. Patrick's day to all.

HA some fun here in the LNL i see...

Which reminds me i need to update my sig 10,000 reviews oh yeah muhahahahahaha ha j/k this place really does get better with age though ha...

~X~

At 3/17/05 02:44 AM, ramagi wrote:

I toast you a happy St. Patrick's day to all.

Oh snap!! I've gotta wear green tomorrow.

Reached Elite Guard Staff Sergeant couple of days ago. Yay for me!

I decided to change my aura in honour of St. Pat's day. Seemed like a good thing to do at the time.

How is everyone?

At 3/17/05 05:51 AM, Rooty-the-Pie wrote: I decided to change my aura in honour of St. Pat's day. Seemed like a good thing to do at the time.

By George, you're a genius. *changes aura*

A big month till lvl 12 yaay!!!

At 3/17/05 05:51 AM, Rooty-the-Pie wrote: I decided to change my aura in honour of St. Pat's day. Seemed like a good thing to do at the time.

Yup! Good idea! I also planned to spend my whole day drunk, but considering I have to spend that day at cegep too, I'd just change my aura ... if I haven't promised myself to never do so :P

At 3/17/05 02:44 AM, ramagi wrote: So for those old enough go grab a cold one and drink .
I toast you a happy St. Patrick's day to all.

It's a punds a pint of guiness in Englad today ill will probably take advantage of this tonight and go for a quick one later on.

At 3/16/05 07:13 PM, Nike_Dunk wrote: Well, after about 2 weeks of caring about b/p again, I got my sargent badge. I know its not much, but its a milestone to me.

At 3/16/05 09:34 PM, -Myst- wrote: Cool, I just realized I made my way to the top 100 in B/P! 8-)

Thats a cool achivement congrats Myst !

At 3/16/05 09:43 PM, PsychoJester wrote: LVL 13
WEEE :)
too bad I missed over a year of deposits.
Darn social life.

Congrats ! missing deposites suck look at my sign up date ! and that only from when i made an account, i found this site in 2001 !

At 3/17/05 04:30 AM, Shoopufzilla wrote: Reached Elite Guard Staff Sergeant couple of days ago. Yay for me!

Congrats !

At 3/17/05 05:51 AM, Rooty-the-Pie wrote: I decided to change my aura in honour of St. Pat's day. Seemed like a good thing to do at the time.

Sounds like a dam good idea !

How is everyone?

Im good still waiting for a Rooty radio broardcast !

At 3/17/05 04:22 AM, XwaynecoltX wrote: HA some fun here in the LNL i see...

Which reminds me i need to update my sig 10,000 reviews oh yeah muhahahahahaha ha j/k this place really does get better with age though ha...

~X~

I like the sig you have there. LNL? Level nup Lounge??? hah okay.