At 6/13/06 06:19 PM, -MetalDart- wrote: So, have any of you guys noticed the new update? It's cool and will save a few seconds, but I still love the old one.

I think it's not bad, good for checking PM's. Progress rarely hurts.

At 6/13/06 06:19 PM, -MetalDart- wrote: So, have any of you guys noticed the new update? It's cool and will save a few seconds, but I still love the old one.

I actually just noticed it a few seconds ago...

Is it me, or does that update not work on the Flash Portal page? I cleared the browser cache and everything but it sticks. Every other page does that, though, and it's quite convenient.

However, I think it would be even MORE convenient if it would tell you if you had new messages...

I'm free tonight. If you do it tomorrow then I wont be available till in the morning or after 7 p.m.(central time.) podcast rocks ^^

At 6/13/06 06:22 PM, EagleRock wrote: Is it me, or does that update not work on the Flash Portal page?

It's just you. Mine works on every page.

However, I think it would be even MORE convenient if it would tell you if you had new messages...

I know. Also with the new inbox link, I think it should be taken out of account options.
and just a heads up...
STOLEN
http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/318536

Original
http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/162537

At 6/13/06 06:24 PM, -MetalDart- wrote: STOLEN

I was wondering if this was stolen as well.
http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/318539

Author says to visit one website, when another one is clearly stated in the flash. Whistle?

At 6/13/06 06:23 PM, LKnight wrote: I'm free tonight. If you do it tomorrow then I wont be available till in the morning or after 7 p.m.(central time.) podcast rocks ^^

Well, we already tested LKnight's connection, and we're good to go. Others would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, Ghost_Phantom will not be able to join us due to the time, but he and I will make our own section of the podcast called "Ask the Barracks." Basically, we're looking for user-submitted questions which he and I will answer with sarcasm and eventual helpfulness.

Since it will be a new segment, we need Barracks Members to come up with questions about NG. Anyone have some?

Also, who else can make it for the podcast? I am still planning around 8-9PM EST, and would like at least one other Barracks Member to join LKnight and me.

Topics for Barracks News will include the slight site update, the PM System (obviously), LittleWashu's departure from the Barracks, and whatever else anyone can pick up.

Barracks Discussion will probably be about how people vote on NG, such as those that only use 0 and 5, etc, but and not decided yet.

Ideas and volunteers will be appreciated. I will be off to dinner now, and be back around 8-9PM. I hope the podcast goes well.

Okay, TWO things have passed judgment and have been stolen. That Dogg Gone Fishing one and my Peeps Peeps one. Is there anyone to contact BESIDES Wade?

At 6/13/06 06:55 PM, EagleRock wrote: Unfortunately, Ghost_Phantom will not be able to join us due to the time, but he and I will make our own section of the podcast called "Ask the Barracks." Basically, we're looking for user-submitted questions which he and I will answer with sarcasm and eventual helpfulness.

Now isn't that just bloody devine irnoy... By the time we get a woman to join the podcast, I'm doing sarcastic jokes with another dude, what have I done wrong in a past life... I'm getting a feel, that I'm not on God's good list... But if he keeps lists, I'm in "see you in hell" list.

We got a fileswap..

http://www.newground..m/portal/view/318536

At 6/13/06 08:15 PM, pepeatumi wrote: We got a fileswap..

http://www.newground..m/portal/view/318536

...thats disgusting. I hate it when people put stuff like that in flash. (ex. lady gettin shot in the head.)

At 6/13/06 08:15 PM, pepeatumi wrote: We got a fileswap..

OMFG! That was the thing I posted earlier! It was a video with the Peeps dancing which was stolen! It SHOULD have been whistled before hand! >:O

Who is there to contact BESIDES Wade? I would like an answer.

At 6/13/06 08:18 PM, -MetalDart- wrote:

At 6/13/06 08:15 PM, pepeatumi wrote: We got a fileswap..

OMFG! That was the thing I posted earlier! It was a video with the Peeps dancing which was stolen! It SHOULD have been whistled before hand! >:O

Who is there to contact BESIDES Wade? I would like an answer.

Wade is the only person I know that deals with this shit Tom could but he's not on a lot.
Just e-mail or PM Wade and he'll get to it soon.

At 6/13/06 08:15 PM, pepeatumi wrote: We got a fileswap..

http://www.newground..m/portal/view/318536

if you think the flash is strange look who the author is

Okay guys, please whistle this at least.
STOLEN
http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/318554

ORIGINAL
http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/88518

At 6/13/06 08:57 PM, -MetalDart- wrote: Okay guys, please whistle this at least.
STOLEN
http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/318554

ORIGINAL
http://newgrounds.com/portal/view/88518

Done.

This is stolen, but kinda funny when the guy cums

lolhentai

*cough*

</bookmarks>

So much stolen stuff! This makes me VERY angry! >:(
And what makes matter worse, two of the stolen submissions passed! One was file swapped and is now an XXXXXHOTFUCKHOTXXXXX submission probably and I lost whistle points cause of that. >:( Now, it looks like more stuff is being stolen or malicious. But, I did get some whistle points out of it, so I'm cool. :D I just wish I had power to stop it.
</rant>

Ugh, I missed out on all those stolen entries. Oh well, it's not like I'm ever going to get the gold whistle. Besides I was having fun at my friends house and I guess real life > internet life.

E.O.D. Report
Blams: 3472
Saves: 2098
Total B/P points: 5570
Total B/P points acquired today: 107
B/P Badge: Elite Guard Sergeant First Class (430 until next grade)

Great day for me indeed! THe highlight for me today was getting an easy protect point on the final XIN episode. Also, all those stolen entries helped as well.

Daily Report For 6/13

Start: 12,021 Blams/6,236 Saves
End: 12,073 Blams/6,257 Saves
Total: 52 Blams/21 Saves (73 Total)

Next Rank: 1,170 Until Brigadier General

Good Hunting, Everyone.

Salute.

At 6/13/06 11:16 PM, BigScizot wrote: Ugh, I missed out on all those stolen entries. Oh well, it's not like I'm ever going to get the gold whistle. Besides I was having fun at my friends house and I guess real life > internet life

I did the same thing...I went to my friends house and missed out on all those damn whistle points. Doesn't it seem kind of obvious that entries entitled with "%%%%" before and after them happen to be fileswapped? That's been one of the most common traits of such a flash. Oh, and that thing about the woman being shot in the head...I think it's a fake, i've seen worse headshots. However, the only thing that really offends me is when they chop the guys penis off. Now...I have a confession discerning whistle points and the power behind it:

Sometimes thinking gets to me...it's that I have an irrational fear of obtaining a garbage whistle stat...a reason most of the whistle credit doesn't go to me...maybe I don't deserve a higher rank because of that cowardice. Sometimes I don't even know if it's supposed to be a sick joke or something unsuitable, like I remember some 14 year old make a flash (not me though) who made this one thing called "black man's adventure" and it was a stick figure going "lalalalala", and then a picture of a penis just pops up in a screamer fashion. I was confused...it did have a penis, but it was basically a screamer flash, so I didn't know whether I should blam it or whistle it. I knew that it was unsuitible but then again, I didn't have the heart for it. Pretty much it's like two sides in my head arguing about what to do next, and everytime that I have come to generalizaton about the most logical choice; it's too late. I mainly fear it because then i wouldn't be able to flag stolen flash materials and then the portal would be overrun before anyone of the new guys notices what has happened, but I wouldn't have it until it has been marked. Basically, I am just greedy in some aspects, but mainly my thoughts that say that is unsuitible, I KNOW it's unsuitable, and then there's that one part that thinks about what just happened. Maybe it's just shock or something...and I have seen worse...but then I guess it's basically the sense of surprise that laquers the chopsticks of thinking into me not doing what I should do.

These thoughts race through my head...and thoughts have motiviated everything in my life as of far, from making decisions to determining what is right and wrong. Those very same thoughts I can tame but sometimes cannot hold back for some reason I do not understand...maybe it's me. As you see, I am a very deep thinker...sometimes too deep for some things. Now that I got all that out of my system and have shared my two cents with you, I really have a better sense of courage and a feeling of what it means to be and that goes along with the duty of every Newgrounds member with my status. I really thank you guys for my time, now if you'll excuse me...I think i'll be a little more concious and quickly determine what to do by what I have seen by trying to protect the precious portal at every free moment I have now...I am just commited to what I am supposed to do as a fellow Newgrounder and a member of the EGB.........oh wait, you guys can do also do this, so after all, I didn't have a lot to fear about; and now I am feeling much better than when I started this post because of this realization. I have to say, Eagle Rock, your group is an excellent example of members commited to some of their most important things as a NG site member. I respect many of the people in this great club because they actually give a damn to vote and determine what should stay and what is wrong or not worthy of being here. That is pretty much ONE of the things I wanted to say about the responsibility of this...so now, I have litterally no fear of the broken whistle, am now more vigilant, and also because I now know that everyone in these barracks are working for the same cause. My weapons: Google search and a newfound sense of courage and common sense, I now will slay what is unsuitable, bad, and protect the worthy with the click of a button. I will now try to harden myself so that I litterally cannot be easily put off by one shock that comes with the risk of this title. Oh, and -Metaldart-, nice to see you too :) Over.
(radio static)

At 6/14/06 12:30 AM, -dng- wrote: Sometimes thinking gets to me...it's that I have an irrational fear of obtaining a garbage whistle stat...a reason most of the whistle credit doesn't go to me...maybe I don't deserve a higher rank because of that cowardice.

They're just internet stats. It's easier to mark abusive reviews anyway. You wouldn't believe how many "OMFG I HOPE YOU FUCKING DIE!" reviews there are. ;)

Sometimes I don't even know if it's supposed to be a sick joke or something unsuitable, like I remember some 14 year old make a flash (not me though) who made this one thing called "black man's adventure" and it was a stick figure going "lalalalala", and then a picture of a penis just pops up in a screamer fashion. I was confused...it did have a penis, but it was basically a screamer flash, so I didn't know whether I should blam it or whistle it. I knew that it was unsuitible but then again, I didn't have the heart for it. Pretty much it's like two sides in my head arguing about what to do next, and everytime that I have come to generalizaton about the most logical choice; it's too late.

It had a fucking penis it. I would whistle that bitch like there's no tomorrow.

I mainly fear it because then i wouldn't be able to flag stolen flash materials and then the portal would be overrun before anyone of the new guys notices what has happened, but I wouldn't have it until it has been marked. Basically, I am just greedy in some aspects, but mainly my thoughts that say that is unsuitible, I KNOW it's unsuitable, and then there's that one part that thinks about what just happened. Maybe it's just shock or something...and I have seen worse...but then I guess it's basically the sense of surprise that laquers the chopsticks of thinking into me not doing what I should do.

As you see, I am a very deep thinker...sometimes too deep for some things.

I'm a deep thinker as well. I over think things too many times as well. It's good in some cases my friend. You get to remember stuff easier and it helps with imagination. On the other hand, I hate scary movies because the gory parts just repeating over and over and over again. No need to worry.

Now that I got all that out of my system and have shared my two cents with you, I really have a better sense of courage and a feeling of what it means to be and that goes along with the duty of every Newgrounds member with my status. I really thank you guys for my time,

I know. I've got some stuff I have weighing on my sholders too. I may tell you guys only if you ask or PM me, because it is pretty sad. And remember, it's just the internet. People are whoever they want to be and it was made for fun. Not to worry about.

Oh, and -Metaldart-, nice to see you too :) Over.

I always help a friend in need. :D

<3

At 6/14/06 12:30 AM, -dng- wrote: a lot of stuff

A quite thoughtful post, I must say...it almost looks like I wrote it...

These thoughts race through my head...and thoughts have motiviated everything in my life as of far, from making decisions to determining what is right and wrong. Those very same thoughts I can tame but sometimes cannot hold back for some reason I do not understand...maybe it's me.

An interesting point to ponder. It really leads to a moral quandary where someone is is stuck between doing what is not self-harming and doing what is the right thing to do. Sure, this club is basically full of stat whores, but we're here for a reason, and that reason is to protect Newgrounds. Let's face it...it may sound like a glorified (and even pompous) goal, but we're just trying to do our part to make a place we enjoy as best as it can be. I sacrifice points every day simply so I vote on how I truly feel about a flash, not just to get the point. Whistle points are no different. The only difference is the choice between letting it get blammed or actually whistling for review. That is a whole other topic, though.

As you see, I am a very deep thinker...sometimes too deep for some things. Now that I got all that out of my system and have shared my two cents with you, I really have a better sense of courage and a feeling of what it means to be and that goes along with the duty of every Newgrounds member with my status.

Deep thinking never hurt anyone. All it can do is waste time and overcomplicate things. But when are things really that simple? Sometimes it helps to look at the basics behind things (Blam or Protect...that's it), but it can't delve the inner secrets of a situation like deep thinking can do.

I really thank you guys for my time, now if you'll excuse me...I think i'll be a little more concious and quickly determine what to do by what I have seen by trying to protect the precious portal at every free moment I have now...I am just commited to what I am supposed to do as a fellow Newgrounder and a member of the EGB.........oh wait, you guys can do also do this, so after all, I didn't have a lot to fear about; and now I am feeling much better than when I started this post because of this realization.

It's true...you're not alone. I never thought the club would be what it did when I founded it, but it was founded solely on my enjoying the Elite Guard, and I wanted a place to show that. Since then, my enjoyment for Newgrounds has turned into a place where I (and the other members that share in my view of the Elite Guard) can make Newgrounds a better place.

That, incidentally, was my ultimate reason for the podcast. While it was at first fueled by how easy my MacBook made it to generate podcasts, I would eventually need a reason to do a podcast...naturally, the Barracks was a place to do this, and I came up with an idea for a show on that basis. It'll raise awareness on what we here in the Barracks are trying to do, will hopefully gain members and buy-ins to our method of B/Ping, and will also add to the fun that is Newgrounds.

So you're in the right spot. :-)

I have to say, Eagle Rock, your group is an excellent example of members commited to some of their most important things as a NG site member. I respect many of the people in this great club because they actually give a damn to vote and determine what should stay and what is wrong or not worthy of being here. That is pretty much ONE of the things I wanted to say about the responsibility of this...so now, I have litterally no fear of the broken whistle, am now more vigilant, and also because I now know that everyone in these barracks are working for the same cause.

Let's remember that all I did was start the club...it took members like you to help shape the Barracks into what has become. While I knew I wanted to make an impact on Newgrounds ever since I came back last October, I couldn't forsee everything...through our teamwork, we've come to be dedicated protectors of Newgrounds and the Portal.

My weapons: Google search and a newfound sense of courage and common sense, I now will slay what is unsuitable, bad, and protect the worthy with the click of a button. I will now try to harden myself so that I litterally cannot be easily put off by one shock that comes with the risk of this title.

Very good. I lose points every day due to what you just described. However, that doesn't mean that I don't get over 100 B/P a day, because I still do. Naturally, simply because you will act on what's right, you won't get a garbage whistle. Even if you whistle incorrectly a few times, an incorrect whistling will have less effect than a correct whistling. Therefore, as long as you're right half of the time, you're ahead of the game. And I highly doubt you will be wrong that much. Therefore, do what you feel is right, and you'll benefit Newgrounds and yourself in the end.

STOLEN!!!

Me flag it...I remember seeing it on some other site. over.
(radio static)

Elite Guard General Thwomp, requesting permission to join the Elite Guard Barracks, sir!

At 6/14/06 03:40 AM, -TheThwomp- wrote: Elite Guard General Thwomp, requesting permission to join the Elite Guard Barracks, sir!

And here I am again to welcome you, welcome General and enjoy your stay, you earned my salute.

*Salute*

At 6/14/06 03:51 AM, Ghost_Phantom wrote: *Salute*

Thanks for the salute, Lieutenant General. I can tell this place is going to be fun.

Anyway, browsed the Portal, and found this. A "flash" which is just clips from ign.com.

At 6/14/06 01:34 AM, EagleRock wrote: Let's remember that all I did was start the club...it took members like you to help shape the Barracks into what has become. While I knew I wanted to make an impact on Newgrounds ever since I came back last October, I couldn't forsee everything...through our teamwork, we've come to be dedicated protectors of Newgrounds and the Portal.

And I feel so much better for being a part of that right now.

Coop83 Report 14.06.06
Blams: 8,850 (+33)
Saves: 3,922 (+8)
Total: 12,772 (+41)
Points to EG Major: 1,228
Points to EnglishPhantom: 287

Assessment of target
I think I can easily pull within 250 points of EnglishPhantom before the end of the week, but the critical statistic is how long World of Warcraft is down for maintenence. If he really gets bored with other things on the internet, he may just decide to do a spot of B/Ping, hampering my chances of completing the pass next week.

Phantom, I think you're right about me getting 9k Blams first though

At 6/14/06 04:12 AM, -TheThwomp- wrote: Anyway, browsed the Portal, and found this. A "flash" which is just clips from ign.com.

Yes, but the author has many submissinos now. But some good video entries exsist so it desrves a chance as any flash would.

At 6/13/06 05:53 AM, Coop83 wrote:

At 6/13/06 05:51 AM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: How can you be so effective at b/ping? Any tips?

Maximise your time. Pick about 5 times a day when you come on for a quick 10 minutes and clear all the UJ entries. Spread them out, so that you cover as much time as possible, maybe coming back after about 10-15 minutes during peak times.

lol! I wish that I could do so. But my dad says that I can only use my laptop ONCE per day. For the rest of my tiime, I have to study hard since dad wants me to go to Princeton for my master degree. (Chinese parents are extremly strict toward their kids.) Personally, I prefer staying at Duke. In addition, it is still too early to consider my future since I just finished my sophomore year. Nevertheless, do you have any good suggestion how I can capitalize my limitted time? I hate my rank to slide as much as I hate the Yankees. :P

At 6/14/06 05:47 AM, Dream_of_Duke wrote: lol! I wish that I could do so. But my dad says that I can only use my laptop ONCE per day.

Busted.

For the rest of my tiime, I have to study hard since dad wants me to go to Princeton for my master degree. (Chinese parents are extremly strict toward their kids.)

*cue scene from Not Another Teen Movie, where Jake's dad is trying to get him to go to Princeton*

Personally, I prefer staying at Duke. In addition, it is still too early to consider my future since I just finished my sophomore year. Nevertheless, do you have any good suggestion how I can capitalize my limitted time? I hate my rank to slide as much as I hate the Yankees. :P

Hmm, I'll have a think, as much as it pains me to help a Sox fan *spits on floor* But I'll help you as a superior officer, how does that sound, sir? *salutes*