At 8/29/10 02:18 AM, byteslinger wrote:

At 8/29/10 01:42 AM, Domo wrote: i do agree with your response cause saying I do not really find it to my interest and a couple days later attempting to join is looking pretty bad so Im not going to whine about it cause it was a bad idea to post this. But does this mean I do not get another chance at this club?

Tell you what - answer the following questions honestly first:

1) Why do you really want to join the EGB? Be VERY specific

Well The reason I would like to join is to help users upgrade there whistle from finding stolen or malicious flashes. And I did say It was just a club that they show off there stats but I didn't mean it exactly like that but having other members a head of me will help push me to get more B/P and I do like to keep the spam and stolen flashes out of the portal even though I have a low blam count.

2) What do you think the EGB really does for Newgrounds?

What I think it is is a club that tries to keep out the bad flashes out of the portal by notifying other members about the flash.

3) How do you think you will add to the strength of the Barracks? What do you bring to the table?

Well all I think I could bring is if I find a stolen flash notifying the members of the flash and a link to where the flash is stolen from.

4) How do you feel about making changes to your posting, review and whistling habits to be more in-line with what we expect from you on a daily basis?

Posting I have been posting a lot of 1-liners here lately but I would start making more meaningful and thoughtful post. Reviews I don't see whats wrong with them. My reviews quality have declined since I left the review request club so I would try my hardest to get my review act together. And my whistle habits I don't know what you mean by that but if you mean flagging I flag reviews daily.

5) When is it alright to vote on a flash without viewing it to completion?

Well I never have done it cause I used to do that and watch it get blammed or saved even though I really like the flash or dislike it.

6) When you see that a flash has been obviously stolen, what do you say in your review to the submitter about that fact?

I never have done it cause it may not be stolen and it could get other users to think its stolen so I would alert Wade or Tom about it but if I had to review it I would let him know that you shouldn't be stealing flashes since it someone else hard work and your taking credit for it so remove it or you may end up getting your account deleted.

7) What is the minimum number of spam flashes from a spam crew that can be under judgment at the same time that will automatically allow you to blam them without viewing them first? ie, if the Kitty Krew has 7 spam flashes under judgment all at once, is that enough to say "ah, they're all crap, let's blam them all anyway?" Or is the number higher or lower?

Well not all KK flashes I vote 0 cause there is a couple that really came to I really actually cared for and voted 4 or 5 on them. I vote on the flash how I think about it not if I know it will pass or get blammed.

8) How often should you post a list of "reviews that can be whistled" on the EGB forum?

None cause you don't want this to turn into Rages thread and get locked.

9) How does one handle Troll Posts on the EGB forum?

You don't react in a harsh manner to them, you either kindly tell them to leave here or just ignore there post.

10) Under what conditions are "+1" posting allowed on the EGB forum?

None. Maybe 1 or 2 if it is redirecting you to a stolen flash with a link to where the flash is stolen from and the flash its self and maybe a little description if it is malicious.

Well speaking of blams, I got 84 yesterday. So hopefully that will help bring my B/P ratio back down from like 3 saves for every 1 blam. If not, then I need to find more stuff to blam. No I'm not inciting mass voting at all.

Yeah, everything is fine now, I'm sorry for being inactive, I posted the reasons before, but now, I'll be more active and cooler guys, I promise.

Also, I see Domo tried to enter the club, but byte simply ended up with the happiness of the kid. I love that woman. Also, thanks for that awesome post byte, everything is back to normal here in my family, and yes, I'll do a check up, the doctor told my father that I could have the same problem. *Desperated* Ugh.

Now, the great news: Yesterday, I went to a Karate Champiuonship, and I ended up with teh 3rd place!! Yeah!!! Wooot, I'm so happy, I just didn't won the 1st place because I injured my foot, but I still won 3 fights. Today, I went to the doctor, and he said I broke my foot, but I felt nothing yesterday... Great huh??

ALSO, I got the green belt now, I think I can be the Martial Arts Commander, don't you guys think?? lol.

So I told you guys the news, do you have any news to share??

Private First Class, Shotokan (Yes! Sub-Zero's style!!) Green Belt RogerBK reporting in for even more duties!!

****OBVIOUSLY STOLEN FLASH ALERT****

Stolen:

• 

  by <deleted>

  Under Judgment

  (Everyone)

Original:

http://uk.gamespot.com/users/RGZ_91b_Cus tom/view_image?id=N4MB5Rp17h-V4h7g

Im sorry but I read through the rules and requirements and im not ready to join this club. I am to young to join with my maturity. RogerBK can do it but I can't. I just recently got into the serious side of NG with the big C&C and I need to wait till im more mature. To get in would be a miracle since I violate 1 or 2 of the rules (flash and reviews) I would like to start with a clean slate not with the post me talking bad about you guys. If I did get in you and I would have to live with the awkwardness from that post. And I would always be walking on thin ice. EagleRock said you don't want me here which is probably be true. And the amount of work I would have to put on just to make it in is not worth it. So if I ever got the chance I would try again in a year but for now im walking out.

So I just sent Lizzardis a PM requesting my return to the EGB. I'll be going on and getting to the forums as soon as I have a chance. I want to thank everyone for the welcomes back and I'm looking forward to my time in the EGB again. Thanks!

At 8/29/10 09:47 PM, Domo wrote: Im sorry but I read through the rules and requirements and im not ready to join this club. I am to young to join with my maturity. RogerBK can do it but I can't. I just recently got into the serious side of NG with the big C&C and I need to wait till im more mature. To get in would be a miracle since I violate 1 or 2 of the rules (flash and reviews) I would like to start with a clean slate not with the post me talking bad about you guys. If I did get in you and I would have to live with the awkwardness from that post. And I would always be walking on thin ice. EagleRock said you don't want me here which is probably be true. And the amount of work I would have to put on just to make it in is not worth it. So if I ever got the chance I would try again in a year but for now im walking out.

The first step to maturity is to realize who you are and what you can (or cannot) do. Your post shows me that you've already begun to think about the future, while keeping the present in perspective. I was very glad to see this post, as it was thoughtful, honest and mature.

Please understand that none of us have any real issue with you, other than the maturity you spoke about. You seem like a nice enough guy, and if continue to grow and mature along these lines, well, who knows - maybe in a year, you'll be ready for us, and we'll be ready for you.

Until then, continue to do well - we all hope the best for you, and feel free to drop in once in a while.

At 8/29/10 05:08 PM, Rabid-Animals wrote:

At 8/29/10 02:17 PM, RogerBK wrote: ALSO, I got the green belt now, I think I can be the Martial Arts Commander, don't you guys think?? lol.

I second this nomination. Now for the debate.

While having a martial arts commander sounds interesting, I doubt that would be useful in a place where everyone uses guns, hehe

At 8/30/10 11:07 AM, AnalPenguinFarming wrote: So I just sent Lizzardis a PM requesting my return to the EGB. I'll be going on and getting to the forums as soon as I have a chance. I want to thank everyone for the welcomes back and I'm looking forward to my time in the EGB again. Thanks!

I don't know you, but I've heard about you and your reviews in the past, so I'd still like to welcome you back to the EGB :D

In other news, I'm on my way to the deity whistle again, I got silver today! I've been flagging a lot of reviews lately, and I'm sure that some of the flashes that were deleted recently played a role on this too!

Congrats on getting your Green Belt Roger. I really need to get back into Tang Soo Do. I'm still a 3rd degree Green Belt and damn if I don't miss my trophies. 1st place in Forms for Pyang Ahn Ee Dan and 2nd place in weapons for my Tonfa form.

At 8/30/10 02:58 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Congrats on getting your Green Belt Roger. I really need to get back into Tang Soo Do. I'm still a 3rd degree Green Belt and damn if I don't miss my trophies. 1st place in Forms for Pyang Ahn Ee Dan and 2nd place in weapons for my Tonfa form.

I'm still a white belt in Karate.

STOLEN FLASH
LINK

At 8/30/10 05:30 PM, Tony-DarkGrave wrote: STOLEN FLASH
LINK

Look Tony, we appreciate the alert however, it would've helped had you given the flash that was submitted here to NG and then the link to the original.

Here's a basic format for making alerts:

****STOLEN/MALICIOUS/UNSUITABLE FLASH ALERT**** (the stolen, malicious, or unsuitable are interchangeable, depending on the flash in question)

<NG submission goes here>

<link to original goes here>

[/format]

At 8/30/10 06:38 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote:

At 8/30/10 05:30 PM, Tony-DarkGrave wrote: STOLEN FLASH
LINK

Look Tony, we appreciate the alert however, it would've helped had you given the flash that was submitted here to NG and then the link to the original.

Here's a basic format for making alerts:

****STOLEN/MALICIOUS/UNSUITABLE FLASH ALERT**** (the stolen, malicious, or unsuitable are interchangeable, depending on the flash in question)

lol, I always thought that the whole bold alert thing was an exaggeration. I mean, we are all expected to real the whole thread before posting, especially this one, so even if the flashy title wasn't that visible, we would still see it.

But I guess that's just me, I don't like bold text (you my have noticed that I rarely use it). Anyway, the format of the post isn't important as long as the links to the NG submission and the original flash are included :)

Speaking of which:

****HIGHLY SUSPECTED STOLEN FLASH ALERT****

Flash in question:

• 

  Fast Food Rush

  by flobzoo

  Ray and Tina are friends who decided to find a job for this summer.

  Game

  3,328 Views

  (Everyone)

Found here:

http://www.cutezee.com/management-games/
fast-food-rush-1602.html

http://www.kongregate.com/games/fredflob /fast-food-rush

I know that linking to the Kongregate site doesn't really help my case, but what I want to know is how is that this game NOT on dressupone.com when it links to the site? Also, the email is domained at flobzoo.com, not dressupone.com. I'm really on the fence about this one.

Should I whistle or not?

lol, Ismael, we should lear Karate for extreme situations, such as when our ammo is over, we simply jump and kick our enemies, our ody is the best gun... ;)

Also, I was just kidding about being the Martial Arts General, but it'd be awesome to be commander of something :) lol.

Also, I've been practicing for 4 years, and Scarface, we were all White Belts one day, it's just for a short period of time. :D

Attnetion Barracks and members! I know I haven't been active here, or even on NewGrounds in quite some time because I'm having my computer and about 4 others looked at and hopefully repaired. I haven't forgotten about this place or anyone in it, and will continue to do my best regarding the Portal and other duties. I sincrely hope to be back in action soon.

*salutes*

At 8/30/10 01:34 PM, Ismael92 wrote: In other news, I'm on my way to the deity whistle again, I got silver today! I've been flagging a lot of reviews lately, and I'm sure that some of the flashes that were deleted recently played a role on this too!

That's good to hear. I've wanted to ask you in these days why you haven't worked on your whistle again, but it's good to see you're on your way again.
Once you get to gold the rest is piece of cake.

whats up barracks? just jumping by to see how all of ya have been.

At 8/31/10 06:44 PM, RogerBK wrote: lol, Ismael, we should lear Karate for extreme situations, such as when our ammo is over, we simply jump and kick our enemies, our ody is the best gun... ;)

Yeah, I guess that at least we should know some hand to hand combat.

Also, I was just kidding about being the Martial Arts General, but it'd be awesome to be commander of something :) lol.

Hehe, I know that you weren't serious. If you really want a "commander" label, you could go for the Commander (and even better, Supreme Commander) B/P badges ;)

At 8/31/10 08:35 PM, MultiCanimefan wrote: Attnetion Barracks and members! I know I haven't been active here, or even on NewGrounds in quite some time because I'm having my computer and about 4 others looked at and hopefully repaired. I haven't forgotten about this place or anyone in it, and will continue to do my best regarding the Portal and other duties. I sincrely hope to be back in action soon.

It's a nice gesture of you to come here and tell us why you haven't inactive, though you shouldn't worry too much about it. If your computer is broken, there's not much you can do until you get it repaired, which hopefully won't take too long :D

At 8/31/10 08:44 PM, ThePigeonMaster wrote:

At 8/30/10 01:34 PM, Ismael92 wrote: In other news, I'm on my way to the deity whistle again, I got silver today! I've been flagging a lot of reviews lately, and I'm sure that some of the flashes that were deleted recently played a role on this too!

That's good to hear. I've wanted to ask you in these days why you haven't worked on your whistle again, but it's good to see you're on your way again.

I always flag some reviews every now and then, but lately I've spent a lot of time hunting abusive reviews, and it looks like it worked. Leveling up my whistle encouraged me to keep flagging stuff more regularly, and now that I have a silver whistle the reviews that I flag should be dealt with more easily :D

Once you get to gold the rest is piece of cake.

I wouldn't be so sure, as the amount of whistle points you need to go from gold to deity is a lot. Getting the deity whistle can take a long time and that can be discouraging, but whenever I flag something I know I'm helping NG and that's what really motivates me to keep flagging abusive stuff.

At 8/31/10 10:09 PM, PantyWipe wrote: whats up barracks? just jumping by to see how all of ya have been.

Personally, I was depressed for some time but lately I've been a bit better than usual, even though some minor bad things happened to me recently. And that's weird because I'm a pessimist and whenever something bad happens to me I get depressed... However lately I really feel like the good things in my life outweigh the bad ones, so yeah, I've been good :D

At 9/1/10 07:02 AM, Lizzardis wrote: Barracks Roster as of September 1st, 2010:
Good morning barracks!

Hmphph...g'morning....what the hell are you doing up so early?

Now doubt most of you will still he sound asleep as this roster is put out, but I wanted to get it out early so that my busy day, wasn't made even busier by something which I should enjoy doing. So while I've got some free time, I'll get it done now!

I see someone is on their 4th cup of tea already - caffeine FTW.

First things first, I apologise for the lack of posting in here as of late, motivation and other things are just stopping me from coming to NG... Bleh. I'll do a huge catch up post soon though... I think. Haha.

Stop apologizing or I will beat you. We all follow your posts on Facebook, and are very happy for you that you have found fulfillment IRL with your school, your friends, and especially Sophie.

Also, in other news, I passed my CBT yesterday. That means I can officially and LEGALLY ride a 50cc moped or "Scooter" on the British roads for the next two years. However, when I turn 17 next year, I can get a 125cc motorcycle. I think I just have to go back for more training when the time comes along! So... GO ME! :3

Congrats - you can now zip around the crazy streets of London on a two-wheeled lawn mower. For God's sake, please be careful and wear a helmet, ok?

Anyway, this months roster is a biggie! With a hell of a lot of Milestones, and a few promotions. I tried my hardest over this month and clock day to get over 1,000 B/P, and it worked. That makes me feel good that I can do that. However without Clock Day... I doubt I would have been able to. Haha. I'll get onto the Top 5 Gainers to... Someday. You guys are machines! :P

*AHEM* *Points to chest* Do I really have to bring THESE up again?

But the structure of this months roster is of course the same, you know whether you've ranked up if you've got nothing beside your name and the users around you have -1 or -2. So MultiCanimefan, I'm looking at you, and ThPigeonMaster too! The rest of us below rank 16 just lost a rank because APF requested to join the barracks again and I accepted and placed him on the roster ever so nicely! :D

Nice work there. Welcome back, AFP!

Speaking of placing things on the roster, it seems obvious that me and Rohan are near enough evenly balance with a few B/P out here and there on his side. The amount I get which ups my B/P rank, putting me closer to him... HE gains near enough the same and it puts us back into square one! Bleh. I WILL get you Rohan... I will... At some point! xD

At your current rate, that may take a few years.

But you guys did great on the roster this month! There are plenty of nice big B/P numbers and even some users who didn't vote last month, have come back and played there part! Keep up the good work... All of you! :)

We do what we must because we can...

Well I think that's it. I hope to do a lot of things on NG like catch up posts and sort out my newsposts before the 7th of September, since that's when my classes start for college! Oooooooh! Haha. I should be fine...

College... *sniff* Hear that, Eaggie? Our little Lizz is growing up so fast!

I think...

Oh, You will enjoy it - of that I have no doubt.

Haha. Enjoy the roster guys. ;)

*AHEM*

Milestones::

Congrats to all - wow - quite a list this month!

Promotions::
Cootie - Master Sergeant
Lizzardis - Colonel
RohantheBarbarian - General
ThePigeonMaster - Pvt. First Class

Well deserved! *SALUTES*

Entering The List::
AnalPenguinFarming

Does anyone else have an issue with the words "Entering" and "Anal" appearing in the same sentence?

As for the roster, top5 and repeat offenders - It was, indeed, a good month for all of us.

Thanks for another great update, Lizz!

*Salutes*

Jeez Byte, why don't you give B/Ping a break and let the rest of us have a chance on the top 5 gainers for a while? I mean almost 2 years on the top 5 gainers? Come on! Chill out why don't you? You're hogging all the glory you know!

I mean you're just about up to Krev's speed when she was still around. I just wish we could figure out what she has been doing. :(

lol, I was wondering on how could I enter the Top 5... Never.

Just passed here to say: Good Job guys, I'm in the bathroom right now (lol), so, I don't have too much time, I have English classes now, it'll help me, and you'll understand everything I say, since my English is terribly horrible. :)

Keep it up EGB, that's why we're the best crew in NG!! WHOO!

****MALICIOUS FLASH ALERT****

• 

  by <deleted>

  Under Judgment

  (Everyone)

Causes pop-ups! Firefox just blocked 18 pop-up windows for me!

At 9/1/10 11:57 AM, SlntCobra1 wrote: ****MALICIOUS FLASH ALERT****

And another:

• 

  by <deleted>

  Under Judgment

  (Everyone)

Same shit; different file.

At 9/1/10 12:08 PM, Lizzardis wrote: Keep an eye on him guys. ;)

Won't have to now. 2 flagged submissions = portal ban until Wade gets round to deleting / clearing them (read: permaban).

He'll probably just make another account, though, so meh. Free whistle points either way.

At 9/1/10 07:02 AM, Lizzardis wrote: Barracks Roster as of September 1st, 2010:

Awesome! Thanks for the roster, Lizz :D

Now doubt most of you will still he sound asleep as this roster is put out, but I wanted to get it out early so that my busy day, wasn't made even busier by something which I should enjoy doing. So while I've got some free time, I'll get it done now!

Actually I was awake when you posted the roster, but I was in school :/

First things first, I apologise for the lack of posting in here as of late, motivation and other things are just stopping me from coming to NG... Bleh. I'll do a huge catch up post soon though... I think. Haha.

If there's one thing you should apologize for, is the fact that you apologize too much. Seriously, stop it! We all get that you're busy and can't be in NG 24/7, that's normal!

Also, in other news, I passed my CBT yesterday.

Awesome, that sounds cool. Congrats!

Milestones::

As you said, there are a lot of milestones. Many of them are related to getting a lot of saves, so it looks like a lot of members took advantage of Clock Day to get a lot of B/P.

Promotions::

Not as many promotions as I expected (I was also hoping to gain a B/P rank this month, but I couldn't make it).

Congrats to those who reached a milestone or got promoted!

Entering The List::
AnalPenguinFarming

Welcome back to the EGB :D

At 9/1/10 07:04 AM, Lizzardis wrote: The List:
No. B/P / Gain / Average / Change / Username
12) 17,865 | 1,015 | 32.74 | + 033.55 | Lizzardis Colonel
13) 13,982 | 1,249 | 40.29 | + 020.91 | Ismael92 Lieutenant
14) 13,497 | 0,988 | 31.87 | + 000.00 | Sushi13 Lieutenant

Hey, if you keep getting over 1,000 B/P per month, it will take me a lot of time pass you :\

Top 5 Gainers::
byteslinger - 2,140
Coop83 - 1,507
Sir-Nuts - 1,464
Ismael92 - 1,249
DumbassDude - 1,148

Awesome! So I was able to get in this list despite not being very active during clock day. And I got in comfortably since I gained 100 points more than DumbassDude. Congrats to everyone else who made it to that list :)

Top gainers, repeat appearances::
byteslinger (20)
Coop83 (19)
Ismael92 (6)
DumbassDude (3)

20 months? That's insane... Also, I'm surprised that I've been a top gainer for 6 months in a row. That's half a year! It's much better than I expected, it's still hard for me to believe that I've been in the top 5 for so long :o

Total gain for month: 16,536

That's 533.42 per day, or 16.16 per day per member.

That is all!

Again, thanks for the roster!

Hey, barracks. I'd like to apply for a position here. For the past two years I've been a member of the NGPD (including six months or so as unit-ops), and several days ago I ranked out. I felt that the right thing to do is to continue my portal service here, amongst the top brass - many of whom I know already from their past time in the police department or the where is/how to regulars list. Over the past year or so I have had several hiatuses, although I'm hoping to stay on Newgrounds for quite a while this time, so it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for your time.

At 9/1/10 02:00 PM, mwmike wrote: Hey, barracks. I'd like to apply for a position here. For the past two years I've been a member of the NGPD (including six months or so as unit-ops), and several days ago I ranked out. I felt that the right thing to do is to continue my portal service here, amongst the top brass - many of whom I know already from their past time in the police department or the where is/how to regulars list. Over the past year or so I have had several hiatuses, although I'm hoping to stay on Newgrounds for quite a while this time, so it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for your time.

Hello, mwmike! Congrats on becoming a Private - good job there, soldier. I'm EGSC ByteSlinger, the New Recruitment Officer for the Elite Guard, and I'll be guiding you through the recruitment process. Here's how it works:

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:

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.

*****

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.

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

The Barracks Manifesto
The Barracks FAQ
*****

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

At 9/1/10 04:21 PM, byteslinger wrote: Hello, mwmike! Congrats on becoming a Private - good job there, soldier.

Thanks a lot.

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

Although occasionally due to real-life I end up having to take some time away, I'm far from the type to apply and then never return again - I agree.

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?".

I agree.

Here is our abbreviated Code of Conduct

I read these a while ago, but they've been reread now, and I agree to all six points.

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

Both have been read.

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 the majority of it. ;3

At 9/1/10 07:04 AM, Lizzardis wrote: No. B/P / Gain / Average / Change / Username
01) 78,971 | 1,507 | 48.61 | + 007.64 | Coop83 Sup. Commander
02) 58,344 | 2,140 | 69.03 | + 000.94 | byteslinger Sup. Commander

Thanks for the update, Lizz! Great work!

Damn, I couldn't quite get to 79k before the update, but I did manage to get there this evening. That and I helped the team to win a local cricket tournament, so it's all good :)

Just about staying 20k ahead of byteslinger this time, but I think there's a good long while before I'm caught for first :P

Top 5 Gainers::
byteslinger - 2,140
Coop83 - 1,507
Sir-Nuts - 1,464
Ismael92 - 1,249
DumbassDude - 1,148

Here we go again.

Top gainers, repeat appearances::
byteslinger (20)
Coop83 (19)
Ismael92 (6)
DumbassDude (3)

Ah, we might have another repeat performer on here in Sir-Nuts next month :)