Eh, this is weird...

Stolen:

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HOWEVER, the stolen one has a lennysgarage.com e-mail, although the original one was submitted about 15 hours ago... WTF?

I turn 20 in 20 minutes! Man, I just wish I didn't have to be at work by 9 am! >_< FOR TWO YEARS, I'VE WORKED ON MY BIRTHDAY! But not next year! 7/17/2011 falls on a Sunday!

At 7/16/10 11:40 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: I turn 20 in 20 minutes! Man, I just wish I didn't have to be at work by 9 am! >_< FOR TWO YEARS, I'VE WORKED ON MY BIRTHDAY! But not next year! 7/17/2011 falls on a Sunday!

Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday Dear 'Cobra....
Happy Birthday to Youuuuuuuu.....

And Many More!!!!

*Salutes and high-fives!*

Next year: you'll turn 21 on a Sunday - oops. If your county has a Blue law, you won't be able to get a drink! But I'm sure you'll figure something out, young man!

Hope you have a great birthday!

I made the birthday boy a birthday thread if you want to wish him a merry day!

Happy birthday Cobra! And while working on your b-day sucks and I know cause I have had to to it like the past 3 years. But at least you will be off for your 21st b-day which is always fun cause of all the drinking and everything.

At 7/16/10 11:40 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: I turn 20 in 20 minutes! Man, I just wish I didn't have to be at work by 9 am! >_< FOR TWO YEARS, I'VE WORKED ON MY BIRTHDAY! But not next year! 7/17/2011 falls on a Sunday!

Happy birthday SlntCobra1! Sucks for you to work on your birhtday anyway have a good one.

Once again Happy Birthday lots of peoples birthday this month by the way I love the cake you have done
byteslinger. It has the Newgrounds tank on it. Well done on reaching Supreme Commander byteslinger. I'm getting annoyed at YouTube for blocking music videos. I tried to watch one and got a message saying it is blocked in my country this was Sony Music Entertainment.

Scout scapeartist101 reporting for duty sir!

I don't know where to say this so I'll drop this here. Kadatwoma shows an uncensored cock with cum pouring out of it, you have to press 0 in the flash to find it. I blew the whistle but I don't think too many other people found it.

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"PS: Don't write that I stole the game. The author asked me to release it."

Your thoughts?

At 7/18/10 08:26 AM, scapeartist101 wrote: Scout scapeartist101 reporting for duty sir!

Hi, I'm ByteSlinger, the New Recruit officer for the Elite Guard Barracks. While we I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to join the barracks, you'll need to brush up a few things first. Our minimum requirements include:
- Rank of Private or higher (2,500+ B/P total)
- Bronze whistle
- At least 50 meaningful posts, showing that you are helpful and informed
- Not currently affiliated with any known spammer crews or those who flaunt the rules of Newgrounds.

Since you're still new at this, may I recommend the NewGrounds Police Dept. (NGPD)? Many of the Elite Guard started in this crew, and when they reached "Private" rank, they were more than ready to take the next step and join us here.

Go ahead and leave a message on the NGPD forum to see about joining there. They're a good crew, and a great way to get started on Newgrounds.

In the meantime, keep doing the right things, vote fairly and whistle when you truly see abuse. Hopefully, by the end of the year you'll be at Private and ready to apply again.

Good Luck!

At 7/18/10 02:39 PM, byteslinger wrote: Our minimum requirements include:
- Rank of Private or higher (2,500+ B/P total)
- Bronze whistle
- At least 50 meaningful posts, showing that you are helpful and informed
- Not currently affiliated with any known spammer crews or those who flaunt the rules of Newgrounds.

You know I think I'd like to enlist if that's ok. I'll be a Private in a day or so.

At 7/18/10 04:27 PM, Danavers wrote:

At 7/18/10 02:39 PM, byteslinger wrote: Our minimum requirements include:
- Rank of Private or higher (2,500+ B/P total)
- Bronze whistle
- At least 50 meaningful posts, showing that you are helpful and informed
- Not currently affiliated with any known spammer crews or those who flaunt the rules of Newgrounds.

You know I think I'd like to enlist if that's ok. I'll be a Private in a day or so.

True, based on your current rate, you should attain the rank of Private shortly. At that time, you may officially request to join, and I will speak with Supreme Commander EagleRock as to how we will proceed.

If I may make a point of constructive criticism: you do have a high post count, but they're a lot of "1-liners". They're not necessarily bad, but again, may not be helpful, either. Try putting some more thought into your responses, and answer with two or three sentences. It's always good to brush up on your written communication skills while giving thoughtful responses.

Keep on plugging away - and let us know when you've earned that stripe!

At 7/18/10 11:04 PM, byteslinger wrote: Keep on plugging away - and let us know when you've earned that stripe!

Will do, thanks for getting back to me so fast.

At 7/19/10 11:39 AM, Yamor wrote: Happy Birthday to me! I can now drive without a parent in the car. Beware users the roads are no longer safe. :) I think I deserve a few cookies and some cake.

Hey! Congrats on your sweet 16 Yamor! I see you all over the place in the General forum and always coming up with threads for people to ponder about. Man all these birthdays really make me want to get myself some cake :D Hope you have a good one!

Also, I am having a hard time finding stolen flash when they are not COMPLETELY obvious.

What I do if I find something oddly high quality or a really bad "this-is-clearly-ripped-from-somewhere" quality is to look at the author's comments. If it's sketchy, then I head straight to the author's profile. I'll typically go to the profile regardless.
If the typical symptoms are present, say recent sign-in date, low level, contents of the userpage news posts, no other flash submissions, no background whatsoever, etc., then I go to the next step and google the flash to see if it appears anywhere else and when they were submitted. If the exact same flash is hosted on other sites and the submitter establishes no connections whatsoever to those sites, THAT'S when I have to conclude it's stolen.
It can be a tedious process, but it does pull through most of the time and gives you the "original" necessary to file a flash theft report.

Hopefully that helps.

At 7/19/10 11:39 AM, Yamor wrote: Also, I am having a hard time finding stolen flash when they are not COMPLETELY obvious.

I just noticed that my little "Is this stolen?" guide wasn't carried over to the new forums, so I'll copy-paste it there again if you like. :)

PS: Happy birthday. Now excuse me while I go and quickly sell my car. :P

At 7/19/10 11:39 AM, Yamor wrote: Happy Birthday to me! I can now drive without a parent in the car. Beware users the roads are no longer safe. :) I think I deserve a few cookies and some cake.

Congrats on the big 16! As for the roads no longer being safe - hey, I've been driving 30 years now, and the roads have never been the same. Just be careful - hope you drive a big old car, 'cause no matter how safe and smart you drive, you always have to watch for the other idiots on the road!

Also, I am having a hard time finding stolen flash when they are not COMPLETELY obvious.

I hear that Scheizenhammer has a fairly decent guide about stolen flash. I defer you to him for a better answer.

*Salutes - and cookies, milk and cake all around!*

Well I'll be damned! That's 3 July birthdays we have in the EGB!

My birthday is the 17th, yours is 19th, and Eagle's is the 20th! What a coincidence, right Yamor?

At 7/19/10 04:42 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Well I'll be damned! That's 3 July birthdays we have in the EGB!

Make that 4. :P

I'm probably just going to be boring and forget about my birthday this year, on account of having nothing to do anyway. Still, it's there all the same. ;)

Private Jake Jacofsky(my real name) reporting for duty ser! I wanted to know if i could sign up for the core, SER!!! I would like to get my life stratend out ser! And hopefully kill some terrorists on the way, ser!

At 7/19/10 08:32 PM, intel47 wrote: Private Jake Jacofsky(my real name) reporting for duty ser! I wanted to know if i could sign up for the core, SER!!! I would like to get my life stratend out ser! And hopefully kill some terrorists on the way, ser!

As a general rule, putting your real name on the internet is not the smartest move imaginable. Neither is misspelling a three-letter word (especially if it's "sir", and you're trying to use it to be polite and enthusiastic with).

Anyway, enough of my moaning. Unfortunately, there are some basic requirements you must meet before you can be considered for membership here: a rank of Private (2500 B/P) or higher, and at least a bronze whistle. You have neither of these things.

If you're serious about joining, there's another club with a similar purpose here (the NGPD). They only need 400 B/P and at least 50 good Forum posts as entry requirements, so it's a lot easier to get into. Good luck.

At 7/19/10 08:32 PM, intel47 wrote: Private Jake Jacofsky(my real name) reporting for duty ser! I wanted to know if i could sign up for the core, SER!!! I would like to get my life stratend out ser! And hopefully kill some terrorists on the way, ser!

Hi, I'm ByteSlinger, the New Recruit Officer for the Elite Guard Barracks, and before I start my little speech, let's clarify a few things, shall we?

1) We don't kill people here - only inappropriate flashes and abusive reviews

2) We are not a militant group - I strongly urge you to read the Elite Guard Manifesto to understand us better

3) I don't like to repeat myself - you may want to scroll back a few posts on this page and see that someone else (scapeartist101) had just asked the same question about joining the barracks

4) I recommend using Mozilla Firefox as your browser, since it has a built-in spell checker. Oh, and if you think I'm a bitch, wait until SlntCobra1 starts correcting your grammar.

Now that I got those out of the way, let me continue...

While we appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to join the barracks, you'll need to brush up a few things first. Our minimum requirements include:
- Rank of Private or higher (2,500+ B/P total)
- Bronze whistle
- At least 50 meaningful posts, showing that you are helpful and informed
- Not currently affiliated with any known spammer crews or those who flaunt the rules of Newgrounds.

Since you're still new at this, may I recommend the NewGrounds Police Dept. (NGPD)? Many of the Elite Guard started in this crew, and when they reached "Private" rank, they were more than ready to take the next step and join us here.

Go ahead and leave a message on the NGPD forum to see about joining there. They're a good crew, and a great way to get started on Newgrounds.

Good Luck - and Happy Hunting!

At 7/18/10 11:04 PM, byteslinger wrote:

At 7/18/10 04:27 PM, Danavers wrote: You know I think I'd like to enlist if that's ok. I'll be a Private in a day or so.

True, based on your current rate, you should attain the rank of Private shortly. At that time, you may officially request to join, and I will speak with Supreme Commander EagleRock as to how we will proceed.

Phew, after a long day of hardcore B/P'ing, I finally earned my first stripe. This is my official request to join the Elite Guard Barracks.

*Holds breath*

After looking through your most recent posts, you show some general interest in the topic at hand and you also show some thought in a few of your posts, but the decision is not mine and mine alone to make. Byte is the Recruitment officer. Just wait and see what she says.

In other news:

PRAPORSHCHIK SLNTCOBRA1, REPORTING FOR DUTY, SUPREME COMMANDER EAGLEROCK, SIR!

At 7/19/10 11:52 PM, Danavers wrote:

At 7/18/10 11:04 PM, byteslinger wrote:

At 7/18/10 04:27 PM, Danavers wrote: You know I think I'd like to enlist if that's ok. I'll be a Private in a day or so.

True, based on your current rate, you should attain the rank of Private shortly. At that time, you may officially request to join, and I will speak with Supreme Commander EagleRock as to how we will proceed.

Phew, after a long day of hardcore B/P'ing, I finally earned my first stripe. This is my official request to join the Elite Guard Barracks.

*Holds breath*

Hi, Danavers! Congrats on becoming a Private - good job there, soldier. You are now qualified to request permission to join the Elite Guard. However, there are a few things you'll need to read and understand before you join, but don't worry - I'll be guiding you through the recruitment process. Here's how it works.

First, I will present you with the shortened code of conduct for the Barracks, along with links to the relevant FAQ's on our forums. You must read them, understand them, and post here again confirming that you accept those principles. A simple "yes, I agree" will be sufficient. This process serves two purposes:

1) Ensuring that you're not a "drive-by applicant" who asks to join and then never comes back, and

2) Ensuring that you know how we operate so there won't be any complications in the future, such as "wait, we're not supposed to be mass voting?".

After you agree to the code of conduct, the Barracks community will discuss your qualifications and decide whether to allow you into the group. Our requirements aren't too strict; beyond the main qualifications of 2500+ B/P and a Bronze Whistle or better, we'll be looking for sufficient post quality (low number of one-liners, intelligent posts that contribute to the topic), helpful reviews, any potentially problematic flashes, stuff like that. After discussion and a vote, we'll make the final call and PM you with the results. Assuming that no objections are raised, the process usually takes a day or two.

Here is our abbreviated Code of Conduct. Read it, learn it, and post again with confirmation of your understanding. If you can't abide by these principles, say so.

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1. Voting fairly.

This is the foundation of the Elite Guard Barracks. All members are expected to give every flash a fair vote, regardless of who made it or what their group affiliations are. We do not target any flash group, not favorably or in opposition; our only enemies are those who break the rules of the site, not those who merely bend them.

Everyone has a different definition of quality, and all members are expected to vote based on what they honestly feel a flash deserves, not on whether they think the flash will pass or be blammed. While Barracks members are proud of their high ranks, and are eager to compete with others, a high B/P score means nothing if achieved through petty point-whore voting, and any member who admits to doing so will be removed from the organization.

2. Stopping Portal abuse.

Numerous stolen, malicious, and unsuitable flash are submitted to the Flash Portal every day, and it is our job to ensure that as many of them are removed as possible. Members are expected to report any suspicious flash to the Barracks, including any evidence or doubts that they might have, and only whistle something if they are sure, beyond a reasonable doubt, that it is whistle-worthy.

Just as with B/P, points mean nothing if achieved through inappropriate means. There should be no blind rush to whistle a flash that is merely suspected of wrongdoing; it's better to let an uncertain case go by rather than wrongly whistle an innocent submission. If evidence of wrongdoing is discovered after a flash passes judgment, we can always (and will always) inform Wade of our findings.

In the case of a beyond-reasonable-doubt rulebreaking flash, members are encouraged to share their results with the Newgrounds Police Department and the Newgrounds Department of Defense.

3. Cleaning up the review system.

Members are expected to be familiar with the review guidelines and whistle abusive reviews when they come across them, and report severe cases of abuse to a review mod. Additionally, members are expected to write helpful reviews, offering constructive criticism and remaining civil even when the author refuses to do so. We must set a good example for other Newgrounders, in hopes that they will improve their own reviews as well.

4. Setting an example for others to follow.

Barracks members are expected to post intelligently, contributing to threads rather than merely dropping a one-liner opinion on it. Flaming, spamming, and other ban-worthy behavior is strictly prohibited, and extreme misbehavior will lead to removal from the EGB.

Members are also expected to act civilly towards all Newgrounders. You are expected to be helpful and patient when dealing with newer members, whether simply showing them the FAQ or explaining more complex concepts that they do not understand. Concepts such as fair voting, intelligent posting/reviewing, and keeping an open mind are essential for newer members to learn, and we are just the ones to teach them.

For those with more experience, you are expected to show respect and understand that they may, in fact, know more about Newgrounds than you do, even if you're a seasoned veteran. This applies both to fellow Barracks members and Newgrounders in the general population.

Members are expected to put reasonable effort into any flash or audio submissions, and be careful with who they become Portal Buddies with. We are quite generous with our definition of reasonable effort; examples of unacceptable submissions would be static images, single frames, ridiculously small loops, or purposefully bad music. Anyone submitting rulebreaking content would, obviously, be removed from the Barracks and reported to Wade.

5. Not starting shit.

As mentioned above, the Barracks has no enemies beyond those who break the rules of the site. Our roster has included current and former members of various flash groups, including the Clock Crew, Barney Bunch, and Kitty Krew, and we are open to anyone willing to follow our principles. Barracks members are expected to be civil to others and not start fights, and anyone found to be starting shit with anyone, even if they deserve it, will be removed. You are representing the Barracks with your actions, and if your actions do not reflect our principles, you will not be a part of the organization.

6. Remaining active with the group.

Barracks members are expected to remain reasonably active in the thread, as well as with their duties. Those who are inactive for long periods (months) may be removed from the roster at any time, and rollcalls are occasionally sent out to all members to determine who is active. Members who expect to be inactive for some time due to IRL reasons (such as school, employment, vacation, etc) should inform the Barracks in advance.

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In addition to the above, please examine the following materials.

The Barracks Manifesto
The Barracks FAQ
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So, just let me know, and we'll get you started! And, please, for the love of GOD, do NOT quote this entire thing! :-)

Just finished reading everything you just threw at me. Wow, looks like I'm gonna have to completely change the way I use the flash portal and BBS.

Yes, I agree. Let's get started. ;)

At 7/20/10 02:50 PM, Danavers wrote: Just finished reading everything you just threw at me. Wow, looks like I'm gonna have to completely change the way I use the flash portal and BBS.

Yes, I agree. Let's get started. ;)

Very good.

Will all active EGB members please weigh in on this discussion? Thanks!

*Salutes*

At 7/20/10 04:17 PM, byteslinger wrote:

At 7/20/10 02:50 PM, Danavers wrote: Just finished reading everything you just threw at me. Wow, looks like I'm gonna have to completely change the way I use the flash portal and BBS.

Yes, I agree. Let's get started. ;)

Very good.

Will all active EGB members please weigh in on this discussion? Thanks!

*Salutes*

now i realize that i had being out very long... i didn't know that we didn't use the old forum anymore...
ok ok... i deserver a punishmen
let's see what ER said when i ask to join that forum

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Looks we have a triple award steal this week from a new crew.

Thoughts?

At 7/21/10 09:13 AM, DumbassDude wrote: Thoughts?

lol, I didn't even notice when I was B/Ping earlier. I hardly ever look at those awards anyway, since they're so easy to screw with they're practically meaningless.

It's not really a 'new' crew; just the rejects from the old [DD] who haven't yet found something to do with their summer free-time. Same shit, different year...