I don't actually know how to describe this but I'll try. So it's a static picture of a Television playing what I assume is some Indian/Bollywood TV show. I'm perplexed. Bamboozled even. Seriously, WTF?!?!?

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What the hell is going on in The Portal today?

This submitted today 9/1/2016

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is exactly the same as this submitted on 18/12/2015

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  Christmas ShareFLA

  by BlezAnims

  a

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and they're both submitted by the same account.

http://blezanims.newgrounds.com/

Seriously, what the hell is going on today?

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  Yuna PSA

  by JamesBradfordHuston

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  Under Judgment

  Movie

  (Ages 13+)

Footage is stolen from FF, or some other video. No user-created content.

At 1/9/16 03:51 PM, gamejunkie wrote: And this one, seriously, what the hell?

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  Captain Supreme Dupree

  by shahg9

  Help Captain Supreme Dupree Dodge asteroids!

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It works for me. It's a sad attempt at flappy-something, but it does work. Hit space bar to flap. Then vote accordingly.

At 1/9/16 04:09 PM, Viper wrote: I wasn't sure if you needed a Silver whistle or a Gold one.

I've got a bronze whistle and been a member here for years. Really it's because I signed up when that's all you needed but I like to think you guy turn a blind eye because I'm awesome.

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Game footage, youtube material.

At 1/9/16 04:06 PM, Asandir wrote:

At 1/9/16 03:56 PM, Viper wrote: What are the requirements for joining? I've been curious about this for awhile now...

Private rank , with 2,500+BP, decent forum posts and reviews, atleast Silver Whistle. From a first glance, you look more than eligible to ask for joining. The whole procedure is done by @byteslinger though, she will tell you about the rules and ask you to make a post if you understood and agree with them, if you did and still want to join, there will be a vote by the current EGB members, which will, when postive, make you a member of this club.

Oh, there's an actual process? I figured After you hit private you could start reporting submissions. What's the difference between being a member of the EGB and just posting in the thread? I can't join because I broke my whistle after someone messaged me with a bunch of flaggable reviews (copy-paste reviews).

At 1/10/16 08:58 AM, larrynachos wrote: Oh, there's an actual process? I figured After you hit private you could start reporting submissions. What's the difference between being a member of the EGB and just posting in the thread?

You're always welcome to post in this thread regardless of whether you're a member or not. Just stick to the standard posting criteria. Eg: If it's stolen provide a link to where it's stolen from and well, shovelware as long as it's actual shovelware (repeat Escape game submissions, Match 2 & Match 3 games, etc) plus template games, games using copyrighted Nintendo characters (not Movies though), blammed submissions that are re-posted without alterations and/or rude/offence movies/games basically. I suppose finally there's the guys that make it easy for us and post in their Authors comments, stuff like, 'I did not make this/I do not own this'. Fairly common sense stuff really. As for the Silver Whistle status, since it's a lot harder to get Whistle points nowadays, it's somewhat a grey area that I personally think could be overlooked. As long as all the other requirements are met, I'm sure you'd be considered for EGB selection. I feel that you'd be a good candidate. You'd get my vote for sure.

I'm sure I was told by one of you Mods recently to add this account to my list.

http://ajazgames.newgrounds.com/

It's a fairly new account, signed up 15/11/15 and it's basically all shovelware escape games. It seems they've had a few games sneak through the judgement process though. This one is currently under judgement.

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A lot of their stuff was submitted while I was away on holiday or I would have already posted them here.

At 1/10/16 08:58 AM, larrynachos wrote:

At 1/9/16 04:06 PM, Asandir wrote:

At 1/9/16 03:56 PM, Viper wrote: What are the requirements for joining? I've been curious about this for awhile now...

Private rank , with 2,500+BP, decent forum posts and reviews, atleast Silver Whistle. From a first glance, you look more than eligible to ask for joining. The whole procedure is done by @byteslinger though, she will tell you about the rules and ask you to make a post if you understood and agree with them, if you did and still want to join, there will be a vote by the current EGB members, which will, when postive, make you a member of this club.

Oh, there's an actual process? I figured After you hit private you could start reporting submissions. What's the difference between being a member of the EGB and just posting in the thread? I can't join because I broke my whistle after someone messaged me with a bunch of flaggable reviews (copy-paste reviews).

Well, yes, there is a process, and as GameJunkie eluded to before, we always welcome those who aren't officially members when they are as helpful as people like you.

Years ago, Newgrounds has many clubs, including the Newgrounds Police Department , where a user could join up as part of a coherent group that had a general plan or mission. The NGPD was basically the training grounds for the Elite Guard Barracks; you could start in the NGPD with minimal qualifications and work your way up until "Private", and if you had a good history of posts, reviews and a decent whistle, you could be accepted into the EGB.

The EGB was formed by EagleRock as a club for those who took protecting the portal seriously; there is even a manifesto that explicitly explains all about us. Members had to be dedicated to doing the right thing, and there's a complete FAQ that explains those details.

Becoming a member means making a commitment to being one of the "good guys", and to help lead by example for others to see.

Now, over time, there have been some negative changes at Newgrounds that made our jobs a bit more difficult. The first was the removal of the whistle on submissions - with only being able to whistle reviews, we could only report rule-breaking flashes, and not act on them as they should be. Sadly, a few years ago the NGPD fell apart and disbanded, and at the same time, the number of active members in the EGB slid as well. Why? Simple - all those folks who had time to be online grew up, got real jobs, maybe got married - and pretty much outgrew Newgrounds. And as for attracting the "next generation" of flash artists and users - it is apparent that social media and myriads of phone apps are winning over the need or desire to find a niche to call home and hang out with other developers.

But despite this drop, Newgrounds still exists and it still needs protecting. The EGB is the last bastion of any organized protection, and we will remain true to our ideals until such time that we are no longer needed (ie: Newgrounds shuts down). Our numbers are smaller, but the bar remains high - to be a member, you really have to be one of the good guys, and commit to stay that way.

As for the "silver whistle" requirement - it is not as stringent as before; if a candidate has a bronze whistle, but has an excellent track record of helpful reviews, good forum posts, and has made an attempt to blam bad flashes, then they could be accepted (assuming no other members would object and there were no other serious transgressions recently). As EagleRock stated in his manifesto, some EGB members used to be part of other crews that weren't as kind to the portal as they should be; but we don't judge by groups - we take each individual on their own merits.

We are always looking for members who will make the commitment to always fight the good fight, and always be one of the "good guys". That doesn't mean we don't have fun here - believe me, this forum has gone off-topic a few times (and I am guilty of a lot of that!). It just means that we take our job seriously.

I have reviewed your account, and GameJunkie is correct - you are more than qualified to request to join. If you wish to join, I will send you the official "new member" info, and if you agree to abide by that, we will begin the review and voting process. I personally think you'll fit right in, but the process is for all members, and not a unilateral decision.

So, Brigadier General Viper, would you like to join the EGB?

At 1/10/16 05:42 PM, byteslinger wrote: I have reviewed your account, and GameJunkie is correct - you are more than qualified to request to join. If you wish to join, I will send you the official "new member" info, and if you agree to abide by that, we will begin the review and voting process. I personally think you'll fit right in, but the process is for all members, and not a unilateral decision.

So, Brigadier General Viper, would you like to join the EGB?

Sure I'd be up for joining. I've considered it for awhile. Even back when I was starting out in the NGPD and ungodly amount of time ago.

Flashing images, no warnings. Starts flashing after a few seconds and goes on for over a minute.

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  Fun Song 3 MUSIC VIDEO

  by quotedestroy

  My Favorite Food Is Macaroni And Cheese

  Movie

  1,269 Views

  (Everyone)

At 1/10/16 06:04 PM, Viper wrote:

At 1/10/16 05:42 PM, byteslinger wrote: So, Brigadier General Viper, would you like to join the EGB?

Sure I'd be up for joining. I've considered it for awhile. Even back when I was starting out in the NGPD and ungodly amount of time ago.

With most of the formalities now out of the way you don't need to ask me about my vote. It's an absolute given that my vote is a Yes vote.

Obviously stolen content

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At 1/10/16 08:04 PM, LiveSystem wrote: Obviously stolen content
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/668824
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/668822

Please when posting 'obviously' stolen stuff in the EGB thread, you need to provide links to where they are stolen from. Thanks for your time and effort.

At 1/10/16 08:47 PM, gamejunkie wrote:

At 1/10/16 08:04 PM, LiveSystem wrote: Obviously stolen content
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/668824
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/668822

Please when posting 'obviously' stolen stuff in the EGB thread, you need to provide links to where they are stolen from. Thanks for your time and effort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w1pFW44xkM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5oqqtWCJR0

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Are youtube intro's even allowed to be submitted in the portal?

Oh by the way, question? How can I upgrade my civilian rank?

Posted by EnaGames1

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At 1/11/16 01:02 AM, etriuswimbleton wrote: Oh by the way, question? How can I upgrade my civilian rank?

You currently have 28 blams and 50 saves. So you need 22 B/P points more to Rank Up. Then you just need to keep voting on Movies/Games that are Under Judgement (purple text) in The Portal. It's best if you use the Classic Portal then you don't have to bounce between the Movies U/J and the Games U/J sections. The more (purple text) submissions that you vote on, the quicker your Rank goes up. And remember a fair vote is a good vote. Voting 5 on everything helps no-one and voting 0 on everything helps no-one.

At 1/10/16 05:42 PM, byteslinger wrote:
Awesome Speech

Requesting permission to join the EGB files.

@etriuswimbleton

If it doesn't break the rules just vote on it fairly.
You can upgrade your rank voting movies and games on the judgement section. Every successful blam or protect will earn you a B/P point, the more you get, the higher your rank.

And #2 from Ena

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See what I did there. #2. lol

At 1/11/16 01:46 AM, gamejunkie wrote:

At 1/11/16 01:02 AM, etriuswimbleton wrote: Oh by the way, question? How can I upgrade my civilian rank?

You currently have 28 blams and 50 saves. So you need 22 B/P points more to Rank Up. Then you just need to keep voting on Movies/Games that are Under Judgement (purple text) in The Portal. It's best if you use the Classic Portal then you don't have to bounce between the Movies U/J and the Games U/J sections. The more (purple text) submissions that you vote on, the quicker your Rank goes up. And remember a fair vote is a good vote. Voting 5 on everything helps no-one and voting 0 on everything helps no-one.

Thank you very much for the helpful reply.
Anyways I've been judging a lot of the under judgement submissions and associating them with critically written reviews.
However, Does reviewing give you any form of point? Besides giving the Author some form of acknowledgement or help? Eitherway I'll still be obligated to leave a constructive review whenever I vote for something.

At 1/11/16 04:46 AM, etriuswimbleton wrote: However, Does reviewing give you any form of point? Besides giving the Author some form of acknowledgement or help?

No, you only get B/P points for voting correctly on U/J submissions. Reviews get you no extra points but as you say they can be helpful to the Author.

Glad that I could help enlighten you.

Hello fine members and current hopeful recruits of the EGB. I have some requests for you but you must do them in order because it wont be as much fun if you don't.

1. If you're a member of NG Logs, go check out your stats for today.
2. Go check out todays obituaries page.
3. Laugh as loud and as much as you like.

Progress finally. Long live the EGB.

EGB EGSC 4IC
gamejunkie

***SALUTES***

At 1/11/16 06:21 PM, gamejunkie wrote: 1. If you're a member of NG Logs, go check out your stats for today.

Blams: 8791 (+75 since last log)

Nice. I wish it was 380 though.

At 1/11/16 07:50 PM, Jolly wrote:

At 1/11/16 06:21 PM, gamejunkie wrote: 1. If you're a member of NG Logs, go check out your stats for today.

Blams: 8791 (+75 since last log)

Nice. I wish it was 380 though.

Ooooh! So close, I pipped you by 3.

Blams: 24697 (+78 since last log)

At 1/11/16 06:21 PM, gamejunkie wrote: Hello fine members and current hopeful recruits of the EGB. I have some requests for you but you must do them in order because it wont be as much fun if you don't.

1. If you're a member of NG Logs, go check out your stats for today.
2. Go check out todays obituaries page.
3. Laugh as loud and as much as you like.

Progress finally. Long live the EGB.

EGB EGSC 4IC
gamejunkie

***SALUTES***

HOLY SHNIEKE! I actually grabbed a boatload of bodacious, bad-ass, beautiful blams! LONG LIVE THE MODS!

Finally, there is some balance in the Force....

OFFICIAL ELITE GUARD BARRACK COMMUNICATIONS
Date: 11-JAN-2016
From: EGSC byteslinger
To: Private Lexahergon, Sergeant LarryNachos, Brig. General Viper
CC: All members of the Elite Guard

RE: Consideration of requests to join the Barracks as new recruits.

Hello, Candidates.

I am Supreme Commander byteslinger, and among my duties here at the Guard is processing new recruits. You have requested permission to join the Elite Guard, and your requests are now being considered. However, there are a few things you'll need to read and understand before you continue, 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 Silver Whistle (some exceptions may apply), 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 few days or so, depending on how quickly we can get a quorum count for an answer.

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; the moderators who monitor our forum will act on them accordingly.

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 me in advance, if possible.

*****

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

The Barracks Manifesto
The Barracks FAQ

*****

Please let me know via private message or response to this post that you agree to these rules, and we'll get you started! And, please, for the love of GOD, do NOT quote this entire thing! :-)

One last thing: Each candidate will be judged individually; we may contact you for additional information if we have any questions regarding your application. Once decisions are made, you will be contacted privately with your result only.

Now, get back to that front line and make me proud, soldiers!

*SALUTES*

At 1/11/16 10:46 PM, byteslinger wrote: HOLY SHNIEKE! I actually grabbed a boatload of bodacious, bad-ass, beautiful blams! LONG LIVE THE MODS!

Come on now, don't be shy. How many Blams were in that boatload of yours? Sharing is caring!!!!

Anyone notice anything interesting about Enagames1's most recent submission(s)?

@gamejunkie @asandir