At 4/26/08 05:57 PM, SoulMaster71 wrote: Plus, Zeeb just got his account unlocked; he wouldn't be dumb enough to submit a malicious animation right away, would he?

If he's dumb enough to warrant getting his account locked in the first place, then yeah. Don't give portal spammers too much credit - more often than not, they don't deserve it.

At 4/26/08 03:15 PM, SoulMaster71 wrote:

At 4/26/08 01:55 AM, TheThing wrote: Also, The Beatles Band is back. Not sure if you remember these guys, but they seemed to have cleaned up their act.

First of all, they must have been s fairly small thing well before my time, because I've never even heard of the Beatles Band (though I have seen that "beatlesband.senseiman.com" link in the past).

Meh, they were a decent size back around the summer of 2007 or so. They sucked.

And second, you might want to take a look at the news post of that TheBeatlesBand account. It claims that the account BEATLESBAND (which looks to be the old Beatles Band account) is an impostor... So it's not the old Beatles Band, whoever they were.

Meh, whatever. They're back, whether it was the original members or not.

I just wanted to congratulate TheNossinator for being the first Guardsman to graduate to the EGB. Hopefully you will continue with your pace or better and really move up the ranks, thats an order private. :P

You did a great job, Stero. Your rosters will be missed =[

STOLEN

ORIGINAL

Greetings sirs i am certain that this is stolen from here

At 4/27/08 01:43 PM, DBlach wrote: Greetings sirs i am certain that this is stolen from here

I think you mean the other way around, as the second link you provided has been marked for admin review, not the first.

At 4/27/08 02:15 PM, NEVR wrote:

At 4/27/08 01:43 PM, DBlach wrote: Greetings sirs i am certain that this is stolen from here

I think you mean the other way around, as the second link you provided has been marked for admin review, not the first.

oops! You are right, but as long as the submission was pulled for review that's what matters.

General announcement -

Rosters will resume as normal on Tuesday. I was thinking of changing the roster day to Sunday or something, when I (and others) have more time, but I decided to keep it going as it's always been for now. Perhaps in the future I'll change it around a bit, but for now I see no real reason to.

I still haven't found anyone to work with me on the rosters. I've had one PM from pinoyguy75, but he admits himself that he's somewhat forgetful and that I'd probably have to remind him each fortnight, which frankly I can't be bothered to do. No hard feelings, pinoyguy, I appreciate the offer nevertheless.

For now, I'll continue the rosters by myself, until I find someone who I feel would eventually be capable of taking on the rosters themselves, should I eventually have to pass on my duty. Applicants should, as stated before, PM me to express their interest.

:::Salutes:::

At 4/27/08 02:55 PM, NEVR wrote: General announcement -

Rosters will resume as normal on Tuesday. I was thinking of changing the roster day to Sunday or something, when I (and others) have more time, but I decided to keep it going as it's always been for now. Perhaps in the future I'll change it around a bit, but for now I see no real reason to.

You know, changing it to Sunday wouldn't be a bad idea. I'd support this change for these two reasons:

- It's the beginning of the week, so you'd know how well you did in a whole week, not two half-weeks. For example, if you had a busy week you pace would drop that week, not affecting the following one. This would make the top 5 gainers more competitive, I guess;

- Why Tuesday? It's the worst day of the week for me, I think it's the day I'm less active here than any other day in the week.

I still haven't found anyone to work with me on the rosters. I've had one PM from pinoyguy75, but he admits himself that he's somewhat forgetful and that I'd probably have to remind him each fortnight, which frankly I can't be bothered to do. No hard feelings, pinoyguy, I appreciate the offer nevertheless.

I'd help you if I knew how to use Excel well. But I suggest you asking aldlv, he has already done a couple of rosters while Stero was inactive.

Salutes:::

*Salutes*

At 4/27/08 03:51 PM, Sir-Nuts wrote: You know, changing it to Sunday wouldn't be a bad idea. I'd support this change for these two reasons:

Those are pretty much the reasons I came up with. I'll have a think about it, but for now it'll stay on a Tuesday.

But I suggest you asking aldlv, he has already done a couple of rosters while Stero was inactive.

I prefer not to ask anybody, because some people would feel obliged to say yes even if they didn't really want to do it/have the time. It's better IMO to let people use their own initiative and express an interest themselves, because it shows that they really are willing to help out, so that's the way I'm doing it for now.

A good officer/potential officer should use their initiative anyway, so this is again a good test to see who would be worthy of such a position.

Wow this has been quite a dead day on this thread. Not many strange happenings in the portal I guess. Although krinkles did submit a new little short related to "through the fire and flames" which I thought was classic krinkles and deserved a score of at least 4, but unfortunately it only received a 3.88 and he pulled it. Well that's all the excitement I can think of that happened today. Man I hate boring days like this.

At 4/27/08 11:35 PM, DBlach wrote: Wow this has been quite a dead day on this thread. Not many strange happenings in the portal I guess. Although krinkles did submit a new little short related to "through the fire and flames" which I thought was classic krinkles and deserved a score of at least 4, but unfortunately it only received a 3.88 and he pulled it. Well that's all the excitement I can think of that happened today. Man I hate boring days like this.

Yeah the portal today has been slow, even the forums are lame at the moment. I guess I missed Krinkles new flash but I am not a fan anyway so oh well. I have managed a fair amount of blams today so that is good, but overall just a meh day.

Seeing as how it's been relatively dead in here lately, I decided it would be a nice idea to keep track of people's activity levels in this thread, for no other purpose than a bit of fun, and to help people see who tends to be the most active in here (especially for the newer members who don't know the in's and out's of the EGB's workings - if they need to contact someone about a question, they can check the activity levels to determine who would be best to contact).

Anyway, see how this goes, tell me if you like the idea or not. I just figured as a Records Officer I should find some more things to keep a record of, so here we have it.

This is a record of user's posts in this thread since last Sunday. The order of members is (more or less) the same as from Tuesday's B/P roster. If people like this idea and want it to continue, I'll re-order it into alphabetical order.

Barracks Activity Levels: 4/20/07 - 4/47/08

>>>01 || [ 00 ] || X-Naut
>>>02 || [ 03 ] || Phantom
>>>03 || [ 00 ] || Seamonky
>>>04 || [ 00 ] || Major-punk
>>>05 || [ 01 ] || Sentio
>>>06 || [ 01 ] || pwroftheseagoat
>>>07 || [ 01 ] || Coop83
>>>08 || [ 00 ] || EagleRock
>>>09 || [ 04 ] || SlashFirestorm
>>>10 || [ 00 ] || PenguinLink
>>>11 || [ 00 ] || Idiot-Finder
>>>12 || [ 00 ] || ArtDanVal
>>>13 || [ 00 ] || life
>>>14 || [ 00 ] || Hemlok
>>>15 || [ 00 ] || bifgis
>>>16 || [ 01 ] || Shanus
>>>17 || [ 08 ] || Joshiwa
>>>18 || [ 01 ] || Casualty
>>>19 || [ 01 ] || Sterockicy
>>>20 || [ 19 ] || NEVR
>>>21 || [ 04 ] || aldlv
>>>22 || [ 00 ] || lilhunter03
>>>23 || [ 00 ] || craigalan
>>>24 || [ 00 ] || ever-vigilant
>>>25 || [ 00 ] || Mendou
>>>26 || [ 04 ] || DarkSoldier
>>>27 || [ 00 ] || PantyWipe
>>>28 || [ 03 ] || Lotus
>>>29 || [ 00 ] || Peregrinus
>>>30 || [ 07 ] || Sir-Nuts
>>>31 || [ 00 ] || RSQViper
>>>32 || [ 00 ] || AnalPenguinFarming
>>>33 || [ 01 ] || PossiblePancakes
>>>34 || [ 00 ] || Grammer
>>>35 || [ 00 ] || Solidone
>>>36 || [ 00 ] || HeavenDuff
>>>37 || [ 04 ] || TheThing
>>>38 || [ 12 ] || phantomlassuk
>>>39 || [ 01 ] || Pinoyguy75
>>>40 || [ 00 ] || I-Love-Caitlyn
>>>41 || [ 00 ] || SilentSoldier
>>>42 || [ 00 ] || NintendoMadness
>>>43 || [ 00 ] || Andrea364
>>>44 || [ 00 ] || soulknight96
>>>45 || [ 02 ] || TheNossinator
>>>46 || [ 16 ] || DBlach
>>>47 || [ 06 ] || SoulMaster71

At 4/27/08 11:53 PM, NEVR wrote: Barracks Activity Levels: 4/20/07 - 4/47/08

Horrible typo there...

Barracks Activity Levels: 4/20/07 - 4/27/08

Much better.

At 4/27/08 11:53 PM, NEVR wrote: Seeing as how it's been relatively dead in here lately, I decided it would be a nice idea to keep track of people's activity levels in this thread, for no other purpose than a bit of fun, and to help people see who tends to be the most active in here (especially for the newer members who don't know the in's and out's of the EGB's workings - if they need to contact someone about a question, they can check the activity levels to determine who would be best to contact).

Its a nice idea and maybe it will motivate people to be more active in the EGB, I see no reason not to continue with this list.

Barracks Activity Levels: 4/20/07 - 4/27/08

Thanks for the update! :P

>>>17 || [ 08 ] || Joshiwa

Meh I blame lack of participation on injuries sustained, I should bring this pace up a bit next week.

That is a fantastic idea!!!! Especially because I'm number 2 on the list, and I'm only a guardsman!!! Nice job NEVR sir! Although i agree this is a good way to judge who is active in this thread specifically, it doesn't quite judge how active a person is when it comes to b/ping but that is what the original roster is for! Ph yeah I forgot to ask if as a guardsman will I show up on the next roster?

At 4/28/08 12:10 AM, DBlach wrote: Although i agree this is a good way to judge who is active in this thread specifically, it doesn't quite judge how active a person is when it comes to b/ping but that is what the original roster is for!

Indeed, that's why we have a separate roster for B/P. This was just a little idea I thought up to help track who is more active in this thread, rather than on the portal.

Ph yeah I forgot to ask if as a guardsman will I show up on the next roster?

There's a section for Guardsmen, yes.

At 4/27/08 11:55 PM, NEVR wrote:

First... awesome job...

At 4/27/08 11:53 PM, NEVR wrote: Barracks Activity Levels: 4/20/07 - 4/47/08

Horrible typo there...

Barracks Activity Levels: 4/20/07 - 4/27/08

Much better.

second..
ehm... 07?
4/20/08 - 4/27/08?
because... 1 year?... XD

I really like the idea

>>>21 || [ 04 ] || aldlv

and... 4?... that is not good, right?

At 4/28/08 01:24 AM, aldlv wrote: ehm... 07?
4/20/08 - 4/27/08?
because... 1 year?... XD

Ah... you'll have to excuse those little mistakes. It was nearly 5am here when I did that list, so that's what I'm attributing those errors to. Won't happen again, don't worry ;)

I really like the idea

I'm glad!

and... 4?... that is not good, right?

Meh... it's not so much about who can post more, it's just to keep track of activity. Obviously I wouldn't ever advocate anybody +1 posting in here (or anywhere on the BBS for that matter) just to get their total up - I hope that goes without saying, but hey, I said it anyway just to be safe.

Still, I also hope that if someone does see a slightly lower activity level than they'd hoped for, then this weekly count could act as something of a motivator for them to be slightly more active in here. We could use a bit more activity, frankly.

:::Salutes:::

Well if the rosters was at the beggining of the week on sunday, I would probably remember better especially since I have saturdays off, but no hard feelings either way.

At 4/27/08 11:53 PM, NEVR wrote: Barracks Activity Levels: 4/20/07 - 4/47/08

Seems like a good idea, a bit of fear mungering though :P

>>>16 || [ 01 ] || Shanus

And I will post more if a list's involved.

Oh when's the update due???

At 4/27/08 11:53 PM, NEVR wrote: Anyway, see how this goes, tell me if you like the idea or not. I just figured as a Records Officer I should find some more things to keep a record of, so here we have it.

I like it, but don't feel pressured into doing it if it's too much trouble, heh.

Man, I need to finish up my fucking story and get active again.

At 4/28/08 08:20 AM, Shanus wrote: And I will post more if a list's involved.

Heh, I was hoping people would see it that way. :P

Oh when's the update due???

Tomorrow - I need to go over the last few pages and check who's new. I believe FBIpolux needs to be added to the roster, and DBlach as a guardsman. I think there might be one more so I'll do a proper check later on.

At 4/28/08 09:11 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: I like it, but don't feel pressured into doing it if it's too much trouble, heh.

Nah it's no trouble. Doing that took less time than it usually takes to do the roster, and as it's on a Sunday, I have the time anyway, so it's all good :)

If it helps the Barracks to give itself a kick up the ass and get active again, then it's well worth the time it takes to create it, IMO. Glad you approve of it, anyway!

Man, I need to finish up my fucking story and get active again.

How's your story going? I started a story about a week ago... dunno if I'm going to work much more on it, but I got a decent first chapter down, which I'm pleased with.

:::Salutes:::

I just come back online i could not get online as the server was down, like the redesgin i was in a stew. Was there a post about it as i dont recall imt been mentioned in the news page.

At 4/28/08 04:04 PM, phantomlassuk wrote: I just come back online i could not get online as the server was down, like the redesgin i was in a stew. Was there a post about it as i dont recall imt been mentioned in the news page.

There hasn't been a post about it, but I assume it's just a simple server upgrade - nothing visible has been changed to my knowledge.

I think the servers were in need of an upgrade, as I've recently been getting the "Error - Server under heavy load" message when navigating around the site. It's kinda annoying, but hopefully now that will be sorted out.

While newgrounds was offline i was looking at other flash site, when i accidently came across this game http://www.gamesforwork.com/games/play-8 939-The_Kings_Feast.html I remember this game i gave a eight out of ten. http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/43 5333 . Is this is he has several other games too. Is this is?

At 4/28/08 04:24 PM, phantomlassuk wrote: While newgrounds was offline i was looking at other flash site, when i accidently came across this game http://www.gamesforwork.com/games/play-8 939-The_Kings_Feast.html I remember this game i gave a eight out of ten. http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/43 5333 . Is this is he has several other games too. Is this is?

By looking at his profile he has other flashes and I suppose he submits them to other sites for maximum exposure.

Congratz to everyone deserving them!

These Barracks are fucking slow!

I know that a lot of us are busy with real life though including myself. Work is dominating my life right now and the little free time I have is spent with my wife. I do still enjoy b/p though and try to manage a steady pace.

So here's a question. What's keeping you the Barracks members so busy that you can't find time to post? Both the good and bad reasons.

Also thanks NEVR for continuing to work on the roster and to Stero for previous updates. It's one of my favorite features of the barracks.

How about we get a little debate going b/p related. Topic: Wades thread about under judgement voting.
This turned into a suggestion thread and then evolved into a blam thread. This topic has since died out as I expected it would. People will return to voting the way they used to. Nothing will change. Wade will get mad. The cycle repeats.
I made a suggestion on page 16 that I feel obviously with bias, was the best. Re-printed below for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/8938 12/16

My suggestion:

Choose a select group of moderators that you feel can judge flash objectively. Give them the power to judge flash they deem unworthy of protection status.

1. One moderator judges the flash to be crap which puts it into a judgement folder for review by the other moderators.

2. The other moderators review the these flash at a time of their choosing with flash being judged according to the majority vote.

3. The flash is either deleted from or restored to the portal. You could add a ban for flash determined to be spam.

It's a little extreme but it's an idea that could work. I think it's a fair idea, especially if you check on your moderators from time to time and keep them fair.

Also raising the bar a little on the 1.6 wouldn't hurt either.

Now the reason I think this is the best suggestion is that it relies on trusted, and supervised people. Supervised by the admins that is. This would eventually turn the tide of voters to vote more fair instead of the save happy voting crowd of today. It would also discourage spammers from spamming. Not stopping but significantly reducing it.

Blow this theory out of the water. Shoot holes through it. Make me wrong. But, suggest something better.

Maybe if we find a good solution we all agree upon we can submit this as a group to Wade.

DISCUSS!

Personal accomplishments:
Passed 40,000 b/p
Lvl 30
Getting really close to 15k blams

At 4/28/08 04:32 PM, pwroftheseagoat wrote: Congratz to everyone deserving them!

Thank you

These Barracks are fucking slow!

They sure are.

So here's a question. What's keeping you the Barracks members so busy that you can't find time to post? Both the good and bad reasons.

Well I have been away due to a car wreck, which is the main reason, and also work has been demanding of my time. I try to post when I can but sometimes there is just nothing to talk about.

Also thanks NEVR for continuing to work on the roster and to Stero for previous updates. It's one of my favorite features of the barracks.

Indeed, thanks.

How about we get a little debate going b/p related. Topic: Wades thread about under judgement voting.

Why not.

This turned into a suggestion thread and then evolved into a blam thread. This topic has since died out as I expected it would. People will return to voting the way they used to. Nothing will change. Wade will get mad. The cycle repeats.

Yes it has, but I have been getting more blams recently so maybe not all is lost.

My suggestion:

Choose a select group of moderators that you feel can judge flash objectively. Give them the power to judge flash they deem unworthy of protection status.

Sounds like a good idea, but not that many mods are active enough in the portal anymore to be effective. We could get a few but add some new mods that are active in the portal, maybe even some EGB members.

1. One moderator judges the flash to be crap which puts it into a judgement folder for review by the other moderators.

2. The other moderators review the these flash at a time of their choosing with flash being judged according to the majority vote.

3. The flash is either deleted from or restored to the portal. You could add a ban for flash determined to be spam.

It's a little extreme but it's an idea that could work. I think it's a fair idea, especially if you check on your moderators from time to time and keep them fair.

It seems to be fair and would help with the onslaught of spam in the portal especially on designated spam days.

Also raising the bar a little on the 1.6 wouldn't hurt either.

I wouldn't mind for the bar to be risen to 2 to pass, since the lowest protection point is a 2 anyway. Makes sense.

Now the reason I think this is the best suggestion is that it relies on trusted, and supervised people. Supervised by the admins that is. This would eventually turn the tide of voters to vote more fair instead of the save happy voting crowd of today. It would also discourage spammers from spamming. Not stopping but significantly reducing it.

Maybe even a way for the mods to view how the person votes and ban them but I could see that as restricting the way a person can vote on a flash when it is their right to vote how they want too. So all in all I guess the best way to deal with it is to cut the source which is the spam movie itself and just try to get people to vote fairly. I would prefer if Wade deleted the spammers but the motto is "Everything, By Everyone."

Maybe if we find a good solution we all agree upon we can submit this as a group to Wade.

Just maybe.

DISCUSS!

OK!

Personal accomplishments:
Passed 40,000 b/p
Lvl 30
Getting really close to 15k blams

Congrats sir!