At 12/13/05 10:00 PM, -Rule- wrote:

At 12/13/05 09:48 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote: With all due respect, captain sir, there are much more mass voters for the Barney Bunch then there are fair voters in this here barracks. If not, we can't all be here to stop a BB going through.

Yeah, so I'd say vote a 5 if you're longing for a savior point.

Dude thats low.

At 12/13/05 10:11 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote: Aye. The half dozen or so crap has been cleared. Good work, men.

I know, there is currently no flash under-judgement!
EagleRock sir I propose DEFCON 5?

DEFCON Updatel:

In light of the increased stagnation in the Portal, I have decided to reduce the level to DEFCON 5 for the first time in a long time. Keep in mind this does NOT excuse you of your duties. There can always be a malicious entrant on the Portal even in complete Peacetime. However, the entries per hour is so slow the probability is nearly nil.

At 12/13/05 09:40 PM, -Rule- wrote: It seemed that everyone hated the BB, so If they mass vote, It would be good to vote 5 as well, to get a point. But thats what the BB wants us to do.

I was just asking out of curiosity.

You answered your own question, Captain, sir. I wouldn't vote to get the point from them, simply because it's wrong. However, they do manage to give you points in two ways:

Blam - Unmasked BB flash that everyone blams
Protect - Masked BB flash that passes judgement but gets fileswapped. File gets deleted, protection point stays.

So they do a service to us, sir... :-)

At 12/13/05 09:48 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote: With all due respect, captain sir, there are much more mass voters for the Barney Bunch then there are fair voters in this here barracks. If not, we can't all be here to stop a BB going through.

Keep in mind we aren't the only ones that dislike their flash, sir. We do have many allies on our side.

I still would vote the right way to be honorable in my actions. Most unmasked Barney Bunch flash is blammed by the good people on the Portal, which is good for us.

I'd say I'm going back to the Portal, but it's so slow that I won't even bother. I'll be here waiting for your reply, soldiers.

At 12/13/05 10:18 PM, Major_punk wrote:

At 12/13/05 10:00 PM, -Rule- wrote: Yeah, so I'd say vote a 5 if you're longing for a savior point.

Dude thats low.

I agree, sir. Keep in mind you ARE an Elite Guard, and your duty is to protect the Portal. Comprimising that for a protection point is against what we do.

I know, there is currently no flash under-judgement!
EagleRock sir I propose DEFCON 5?

You caught me when I was writing the message, sir! I forgot to refresh before I posted, so I didn't catch your comment till after it was done.

At 12/13/05 10:23 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: I'd say I'm going back to the Portal, but it's so slow that I won't even bother. I'll be here waiting for your reply, soldiers.

DRAG DRAG DRAG.

What weapon do you use in our fight for a clean Portal? A Firefox or an IE?

At 12/13/05 10:33 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote:

At 12/13/05 10:23 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: I'd say I'm going back to the Portal, but it's so slow that I won't even bother. I'll be here waiting for your reply, soldiers.

DRAG DRAG DRAG.

What weapon do you use in our fight for a clean Portal? A Firefox or an IE?

I personally prefer Firefox, as it is a more efficient weapon and has the tab for enhanced Portal activity. However, I must use IE on occasion in far-out locations like work and at my fiance's. Oh well. I will protect the Portal any way I can!

At 12/13/05 10:18 PM, Major_punk wrote:

At 12/13/05 10:00 PM, -Rule- wrote:

At 12/13/05 09:48 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote: With all due respect, captain sir, there are much more mass voters for the Barney Bunch then there are fair voters in this here barracks. If not, we can't all be here to stop a BB going through.

Yeah, so I'd say vote a 5 if you're longing for a savior point.

Dude thats low.

I never said that we should do it. I said that If we're out numbered by BB members mass voting. I do my best to keep the portal clean.

At 12/13/05 10:51 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: I personally prefer Firefox, as it is a more efficient weapon and has the tab for enhanced Portal activity. However, I must use IE on occasion in far-out locations like work and at my fiance's. Oh well. I will protect the Portal any way I can!

They both have the same power, only the Firefox is much more efficient for the mass fighting.

IE doesnt have the same ring to it:

"You peice of shit crap Flash! I'm guna bust an Internet Explorer on you now!"

At 12/13/05 10:25 PM, EagleBellRock wrote:

At 12/13/05 10:18 PM, Major_punk wrote:

At 12/13/05 10:00 PM, -Rule- wrote: Yeah, so I'd say vote a 5 if you're longing for a savior point.

Dude thats low.

I agree, sir. Keep in mind you ARE an Elite Guard, and your duty is to protect the Portal. Comprimising that for a protection point is against what we do.

I see that we are loyal to our job.
but I mis wrote my post, and you mis read my post.

would it be alright 2 have a soldier like me, i would fight the bad flash, and bring in the good!!

At 12/13/05 11:03 PM, Ninja-Assassin wrote: would it be alright 2 have a soldier like me, i would fight the bad flash, and bring in the good!!

Sorry, kiddo, but you're just a cop. This is the Elite Guard.

At 12/13/05 11:02 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote: They both have the same power, only the Firefox is much more efficient for the mass fighting.

True, sir. I just consider Firefox a more stable weapon that IE, as we know the the IE has plenty of problems with it staying effective. I've had little problem with Firefox, plus it's tabbing ability makes it easy to fast fire.

IE doesnt have the same ring to it:

"You peice of shit crap Flash! I'm guna bust an Internet Explorer on you now!"

Another good point, sir. :-)

At 12/13/05 11:03 PM, -Rule- wrote:

At 12/13/05 10:25 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: I agree, sir. Keep in mind you ARE an Elite Guard, and your duty is to protect the Portal. Comprimising that for a protection point is against what we do.

I see that we are loyal to our job.
but I mis wrote my post, and you mis read my post.

Not at all, sir. I do realize you are speaking in hypothetical terms, as am I. I was merely stating my inclinations against poor flash would never change for the simple means of personal gain. I wasn't insinuating that you would do the same either, sir. I hope my words didn't give you the wrong idea. I apologize if they did, sir.

At 12/13/05 11:03 PM, Ninja-Assassin wrote: would it be alright 2 have a soldier like me, i would fight the bad flash, and bring in the good!!

Police Sergeant Ninja-Assassin,

Unfortunately, the Barracks only accepts Elite Guards as members. However, you are, as a police officer, considered a potential recruit, a friend to the Portal, and a friend to us. Please feel welcome any time to come and converse with us! I noticed through my standard recon ops that you discovered the NGPD HQ, which I am sure you noticed to be specially tailored for police officers as yourself. I would recommend the HQ to you, as it is with more officers like you, but again, you are always welcome to chat here.

Hope to hear from you occasionally, Police Sergeant! Hooah!

You gave this entry a 5!

You're the saviour! You are one of a number of people who have helped keep this entry in the Portal!

Hells yeah! :D

Hooboy, the Portal is quiet.

Makes our job that much easier, eh?

At 12/13/05 07:21 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote: Aye sir, it goes good. Drilling those jarhead privates into Elite Guards is tough sometimes, but I manage. I cant wait to get promoted and get away from the sheer idiocy of them, sir.

You are close though. Give it time and the points shall flow.

At 12/13/05 04:34 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: If you don't mind me saying, sir, THOSE are the requirements?? I've heard many people say that the NG Mafia has super-stringent requirements. The only thing it seems that you require is intelligence and decency. Those don't seem too hard to swing at ALL. I guess you get one too many ill-equipped potentials trying to join the NG Mafia, eh Sergeant Major?

You sure are funny sir... The six Capos appointed so were done to insure that no easy entrance to the mafia is possible. To have the votes of 2 of our 6 Capos you will need to show a lot of respect to all your elders and please everyone... God know how many dozens were denied because of bad attitude and spam messages. I myself turned down and accepted quite a few... that's not to say I'm a forum favorite... being as active as I am I turn many people down and they will often hate me for the rest of their lives, The votes of 2 Capos require luck (happy, not pissed of Capos) and friends... you have to have some friends really fast... plus you can get kicked out if you dare disobey the Capos and not agree with them ( yes I'm one of those lucky enough to make Capo). My entrance was never questioned seeing as our Don himself gave his word I can join. I rose to power with the departure of BigLundi from his profession (former Capo). After a test of obedience and loyalty out I was chosen to take his place and vowed to do my best for the mafia. I’m sorry if I'm yapping too much but entering the mafia is harder than you think my friend. Glance through our pages from time to time to see the dozens cast away and denied of a membership for the rest of their NG life for a simple mistake. I have proven myself to enter, not long after I entered the under boss made a huge rule change lowering standards to the mafia and left it up to the Capos... I kept my position and now have authority. And so I became a Capo after only a month in the mafia...you try being a new guy on NG entering such a place with so much criticism… people and moderators never liked us and at times hated us…yet to this very day we were never that much of a pain to be locked but damn we were close…

Sorry for the long kind of off topic post but the mafia is no in and out place. If you’re in, you gotta stay in or you’re gone.

At 12/13/05 10:33 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote:

At 12/13/05 10:23 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: I'd say I'm going back to the Portal, but it's so slow that I won't even bother. I'll be here waiting for your reply, soldiers.

DRAG DRAG DRAG.

What weapon do you use in our fight for a clean Portal? A Firefox or an IE?

I always strike with my Firefox. Internet Explorer just doesn't have the power to stop mass submissions such as those from the Barney Bunch. Out of the big 3 browsers, I'd recoomend them in the following order:

1. Mozilla Firefox

2. Microsoft Internet Explorer or Opera Web Browser

I suggest that all Elite Soldiers get Firefox to aid in the defense of the portal!

At 12/14/05 07:59 AM, -Mitsubishi- wrote: I always strike with my Firefox. Internet Explorer just doesn't have the power to stop mass submissions such as those from the Barney Bunch. Out of the big 3 browsers, I'd recoomend them in the following order:

Firefox is a much better weapon. I only noticed when they were running in direct competition. I had Firefox installed at home and the work system was running on IE. I have now upgraded the office computers to be better equipped in the defense of the portal.

Sadly, due to restrictions imposed by my domestic superiors (read, parents), I am unable to equip this computer with Mozilla Firefox. However, I find that Internet Explorer is still effective, even if it drains the computer of a large amount of its resources.
Also, I have good news concerning myself. Due to my recent exploits on our beloved Portal, I have been informed by my superior officers that I am one of the one thousand most efficient soldiers on Newgrounds! I intend to redouble my efforts to defend the portal once these educational "final" concerns are dealt with, and if my information is correct, I will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant before the year's end!

While I have no browser restrictions of any kind (parents don't know where the ON button is...) I prefer Microsoft internet explorer, my speed is 1.8 MG and I have not problems moving very quickly from submission to submission.

Excuse my absense

I have been working alot more and just outside more for that matter, im on here when i can though, how is everyones protecting the portal days anyways...

~X~

At 12/13/05 04:40 PM, -Platinum- wrote: Sir yes sir! Soldiers, say hello to your newest recruit, Private Platinum!

Ah, Private Platinum. Great seeing you joining to the Barracks. *salutes*

At 12/13/05 05:17 PM, Major_punk wrote: Just some possible ideas:

I think idea 3 is the best, sir. At least100 reviews, EG Sergeant, 1000 EXP and silver whistle is needed for that one. I think that one's fair.

At 12/13/05 10:23 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: DEFCON Updatel:

DEFCON 5, heh. Good thing I wasn't there at the time.

At 12/13/05 11:25 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote: Hells yeah! :D

I've had that around 4 times in the past.

At 12/14/05 10:56 AM, Bahamut7 wrote:

At 12/13/05 11:25 PM, -Shadow_XII- wrote:

Hells yeah! :D
I've had that around 4 times in the past.

I have 5 savior flash movies and 7 blam flash movies. Fun to have once in a while, if only I had more time I could have been Praporshchik by now... I'll have to keep working, thought displeased with the slow progress I have in compared with summer vacation. Well the holidays are coming up soon so it'll defiantly rise then. I'll spend 16 hours in the portal daily until my schedule is balanced...

I only got 87 points yesterday! Argh! Well, hopefully today will be more full of submissions...if it's not, I should be corporal in two days. If today is extremely active, I could be it before the day is out!
Sometimes an assault on the portal is welcome...as long as we get all the crap cleaned up, lol...well, enough talk! I'm going to the portal! Until later, comrades! :salutes:

At 12/14/05 11:13 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: I have 5 savior flash movies and 7 blam flash movies.

For the blam flash movies, I've had around 15 of them. When I first come on NG and the portal, I usually check the flash views (if it's too high, I will not vote on it since by the time I watch and vote, the flash would be already deleted and that is annoying as hell).

DEFCON Update:

I apologize for my absence in such a crucial time, soldiers! Please note we have moved immediately from DEFCON 5 to DEFCON 2 due to an extreme surge in Portal activity. Some Barney Bunch entrants are currently resident, so be alert!

At 12/14/05 07:50 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote:

At 12/13/05 04:34 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: If you don't mind me saying, sir, THOSE are the requirements??

You sure are funny sir... The six Capos appointed so were done to insure that no easy entrance to the mafia is possible. To have the votes of 2 of our 6 Capos you will need to show a lot of respect to all your elders and please everyone... God know how many dozens were denied because of bad attitude and spam messages.

As I'm sure, sir. Of course for us, things like this aren't a problem. People just can't control themselves, sir.

I’m sorry if I'm yapping too much but entering the mafia is harder than you think my friend.

Oh, I'm sure it is, sir. Keep in mind I am not knocking the Mafia at all; I actually have more respect for the group as of now. However, I was merely saying that your minimal requirement (for straight-up member) seemed based solely on common decency (and, like you said, a little luck or push from the Capos). Others made it seem like you had to kill a goat in Wade Fulp's bedroom just to be considered!

Hmm...that would be an interesting requirement...

...people and moderators never liked us and at times hated us…yet to this very day we were never that much of a pain to be locked but damn we were close…

Annoying! I never saw any Mafia activity to be considered harmful to Newgrounds (controversial, maybe, but not bad).

Sorry for the long kind of off topic post but the mafia is no in and out place. If you’re in, you gotta stay in or you’re gone.

It's not off-topic. The Mafia ARE considered our allies after the whole big misunderstanding was put aside. As we said before, anyone a friend to the Portal is a friend to us. Thanks for the excellent insight on the NG Mafia, sir!

At 12/14/05 09:43 AM, psykolord wrote: Sadly, due to restrictions imposed by my domestic superiors (read, parents), I am unable to equip this computer with Mozilla Firefox. However, I find that Internet Explorer is still effective, even if it drains the computer of a large amount of its resources.

Good point. However, I don't like it, because there are too many people attempting to hijack this weapon!

read: browserjackers

Also, I have good news concerning myself. Due to my recent exploits on our beloved Portal, I have been informed by my superior officers that I am one of the one thousand most efficient soldiers on Newgrounds! I intend to redouble my efforts to defend the portal once these educational "final" concerns are dealt with, and if my information is correct, I will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant before the year's end!

Excellent work, Corporal! Keep up the good work on the Portal!

At 12/14/05 09:56 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: While I have no browser restrictions of any kind (parents don't know where the ON button is...) I prefer Microsoft internet explorer, my speed is 1.8 MG and I have not problems moving very quickly from submission to submission.

That's certainly a valid stance, sir. However, I was merely saying that IE is plagued with issues while Firefox is more smooth-sailing

ugh...I hate "mysearch webbar..."

At 12/14/05 10:12 AM, XwaynecoltX wrote: Excuse my absense

I have been working alot more and just outside more for that matter, im on here when i can though, how is everyones protecting the portal days anyways...

~X~

*salutes*

Sir, no excuse is needed! You surely have tons to do as a General and cannot restrict yourself to these Barracks. It's great to see you back, sir! As the Barracks Advancement Officer, you will indeed be pleased to hear of many advancements and pledges to advance by the year's end!

At 12/14/05 11:36 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: I only got 87 points yesterday! Argh! Well, hopefully today will be more full of submissions...if it's not, I should be corporal in two days. If today is extremely active, I could be it before the day is out!

Considering I have the same goal on you (100/day), that's reassuring, as I only achieved 85 points. Oh well. Good work considering the circumstances, PFC!

Sometimes an assault on the portal is welcome...as long as we get all the crap cleaned up, lol...well, enough talk! I'm going to the portal! Until later, comrades! :salutes:

Definately. It is that crap that gives us our jobs! :-)

At 12/14/05 11:54 AM, Bahamut7 wrote: For the blam flash movies, I've had around 15 of them. When I first come on NG and the portal, I usually check the flash views (if it's too high, I will not vote on it since by the time I watch and vote, the flash would be already deleted and that is annoying as hell).

That is really annoying, especially when it happens three times in a row, sir. >:-o

At 12/14/05 12:14 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: Others made it seem like you had to kill a goat in Wade Fulp's bedroom just to be considered!

Em... That was canceled after Wade got mad and used all his profits from NG to buy & build a new bedroom. Now we are trying to see if we can do it over at Tom's or Tim's...

Thanks for the excellent insight on the NG Mafia, sir!

Any time Sir! *Salute*

That's certainly a valid stance, sir. However, I was merely saying that IE is plagued with issues while Firefox is more smooth-sailing
ugh...I hate "mysearch webbar..."

I use Zone Alarm pro so nothing and I mean nothing goes in my pc without my full approval. I don't have a single additional toolbar or pop up ever. It's one of the best security programs I know. Also regarding IE I'll tell you what a wise man once told me: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"... I believe that clears my opinion up...

At 12/14/05 12:14 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: I apologize for my absence in such a crucial time, soldiers! Please note we have moved immediately from DEFCON 5 to DEFCON 2 due to an extreme surge in Portal activity. Some Barney Bunch entrants are currently resident, so be alert!

I had a look while I was on. The level of BB flashes seems to ahve subsided, but I shall remain vigilant.

Congrats to the barracks on 500 posts :)

DEFCON Update:

The Portal has subsided slighty, and does not warrant DEFCON 2. Therefore, the level has been reduced to DEFCON 3.

At 12/14/05 12:47 PM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: Em... That was canceled after Wade got mad and used all his profits from NG to buy & build a new bedroom. Now we are trying to see if we can do it over at Tom's or Tim's...

Ha! I knew it!

Thanks for the excellent insight on the NG Mafia, sir!

Any time Sir! *Salute*

*salutes*

That's certainly a valid stance, sir. However, I was merely saying that IE is plagued with issues while Firefox is more smooth-sailing
ugh...I hate "mysearch webbar..."

I use Zone Alarm pro so nothing and I mean nothing goes in my pc without my full approval. I don't have a single additional toolbar or pop up ever. It's one of the best security programs I know. Also regarding IE I'll tell you what a wise man once told me: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"... I believe that clears my opinion up...

I've used ZoneAlarm Pro...it's a good program, but I just get lazy after a while. The Windows Firewall after SP2 was a lot better and I actually started to use it. As far as IE...yeah it works, but you have to protect it like noone's business. I'd much rather use Firefox and have the benefits of tabbed browsing (which IE won't have until Windows Vista comes out). But, like I said before, sir, to each his (or her) own.

pardon my techie side from come out a bit... :-)

At 12/14/05 01:18 PM, Coop83 wrote: I had a look while I was on. The level of BB flashes seems to ahve subsided, but I shall remain vigilant.

Thank you, sir! Your excellent observation while I had my back turned to the Portal has spawned my latest update! Thanks for your assistance on the Portal! More actions like will take you far, sir. :-)

Congrats to the barracks on 500 posts :)

Hooah!

At 12/14/05 01:25 PM, EagleBellRock wrote: Thank you, sir! Your excellent observation while I had my back turned to the Portal has spawned my latest update! Thanks for your assistance on the Portal! More actions like will take you far, sir. :-)

That is true. I intend to stay about on watch for maybe another 30 minutes, before heading to the Mess for some hard earned sustenance

At 12/14/05 01:25 PM, EagleBellRock wrote:

I've used ZoneAlarm Pro...it's a good program, but I just get lazy after a while. The Windows Firewall after SP2 was a lot better and I actually started to use it. As far as IE...yeah it works, but you have to protect it like noone's business. I'd much rather use Firefox and have the benefits of tabbed browsing (which IE won't have until Windows Vista comes out). But, like I said before, sir, to each his (or her) own.

pardon my techie side from come out a bit... :-)

If I may sir Zone Alarm works best when you give it some time to get things organized... I'm probably the only one who likes separate windows more than tabs, I also have opera so I know these functions...SP2 gave me nothing but trouble, when I want to do things really fast I have to portal windows and view submission on eachone ( 2-3 votes for the time of 1).