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[YukiOnna]

Can you fly Bobby?

I think the cherry on top here is it's MOBA Network that did it.

 

[prinz_valium]

Integrity > making a quick buck.

Not > than making a huge buck.
I would've sold Neogaf years ago.

Wealth lasts longer than a website, as seen by the neogaf exodus and now the salesera exodus

 

[Bullet Club]

For those that don't want to/can't be bothered reading Cerium's post, he says that mods are volunteers.

Cerium might buy them a hot dog and coke if they are lucky.

Cerium: "Yeah...nah..."

 

[jufonuk]

For those that don't want to/can't be bothered reading Cerium's post, he says that mods are volunteers.

Cerium might buy them a hot dog and coke if they are lucky.

Cerium: "Yeah...nah..."

 

[GymWolf]

Seems like you found your new avatar.

 

[Star-Lord]

This exactly. Regardless of what happened, the sheer professionalism of the takeover has to be respected. It was, even back then, so amazingly obvious that the new site was done for the sake of money and not due to some glorious higher purpose. The preparedness of it all, and how it seemed to be forgotten under the guise of being "saved" was interesting to say the least. Many users may have moved for various reasons, but many just got swept away.

You appear to have professionalism and greed mixed up. There’s no way in hell the site is worth 4.5M, not even on a good day. People only bought into the premise of it because it was being toted as GAF 2.0 with a more relaxed community feel. But when push came to shove, it was GAF 0.5 - a step back. There’s nothing professional there - or nothing professional about posting the news at midnight - the whole thing is a shambles.

 

[Coolwhhip]

Hahaha yeah I'm sure he is going to donate to your insane causes...

 

[FoundryMusic]

This world just gets shittier by the day.

 

[Shane89]

ahahha, another reason to avoid that animals cage.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

This world just gets better by the day.

*Fixed

 

[WhamBamThankYouMaam]

You appear to have professionalism and greed mixed up. There’s no way in hell the site is worth 4.5M, not even on a good day. People only bought into the premise of it because it was being toted as GAF 2.0 with a more relaxed community feel. But when push came to shove, it was GAF 0.5 - a step back. There’s nothing professional there - or nothing professional about posting the news at midnight - the whole thing is a shambles.

If you look at business as of a whole, they tend to walk hand in hand. It was profesionally executed, with greed as the underlying driver.

It was amazing how the power of public opinion can sway people. Hell, I even nuked my old account back then. I stayed away from Neogaf, don't even know why, but got more and more tired of the heavy handedness of the moderation there (not a receiver, just saw it happen). While I am 100% pro anything hbtq rights, pretty much anti-theist, and some commenters here really go against my personal opinions, I rather prefer an environment where discussion is open and straight forward instead of heavily moderated. That is kind of the point of discussion, isn't it?

 

[STARSBarry]

Hmm... has no one noticed how the focus of the purchase was revenue via ad growth? I bet the users can't wait.

 

[Holammer]

Never heard of M.O.B.A Network before this, but I don't touch Esports to begin with. Anyone actually use their services?
I'm just going to assume it's another Swedish money laundering scheme.

 

[Coolwhhip]

Hmm... has no one noticed how the focus of the purchase was revenue via ad growth? I bet the users can't wait.

Strange, I expected the purchase to be about the healthy, wholesome and sane community.

 

[GymWolf]

Hahaha yeah I'm sure he is going to donate to your insane causes...

I would LOVE if they start opening a lot of topics everyday to ask for donations, easy way to unmask this guy...

Let's see if he can put the money where is digital tongue is...

 

[Clear]

This is soooooo dumb. Just short of $82 per member is crazy!

Its not like its growing either as an outlet, its been pretty much flat there for ages now.

I am looking forward to the penny dropping that they've all been pawns in a capitalistic game. Here's hoping they demand "reparations!"

 

[STARSBarry]

Strange, I expected the purchase to be about the healthy, wholesome and sane community.

Why would a company specialising in MOBA's even touch something so far removed from their target audience?

 

[Rentahamster]

Mmm.

The fact that they sold out whereas you told the capitalist corporations to eat shit for over twice the potential payout should tell anyone all they need to know about each's respective political principles.

 

[nush]

How long until they are forced to watch a League of Legends 30 second ad every time before they can access the forum?

 

[worldwithpyramids]

lol

 

[Coolwhhip]

Why would a company specialising in MOBA's even touch something so far removed from their target audience?

Just what you said, make some more money with ads, sell it so someone else, profit.

 

[nush]

Why would a company specialising in MOBA's even touch something so far removed from their target audience?

They were sold the numbers, not the demographics. Buyers also got played.

 

[molly14]

4 million to buy a gaming forum. This world we live in is completely fucked up.

 

[nkarafo]

I can't believe those cunts get payed for being fucking crazy and a laugh stock on the internet...

Being crazy and a laughing stock generate clicks.

 

[nush]

4 million to buy a gaming forum. This world we live in is completely fucked up.

In this world it's not the product you buy it's the eyeballs.

 

[BadBurger]

The ghouls that he enlisted to moderate and run his forum for him won't see a dime, and will likely be banned shortly after take over because they're frankly nothing more than bullies and everyone knows it.

This "Cerium" guy reminds me of Ray Kroc.

 

[Gameplaylover]

Conspiracy theory: The fanboy bans lately are to raise the value of GAF!

 

[Bullet Club]

wewantmoneytoomoba.com

 

[TLZ]

Mmm.

Yea. Why not eh.

 

[Coolwhhip]

Lets think of a name for the new exodus forum. Transgaming.com?

 

[Banjo64]

For those that don't want to/can't be bothered reading Cerium's post, he says that mods are volunteers.

Cerium might buy them a hot dog and coke if they are lucky.

Cerium: "Yeah...nah..."

Hahahahahahaha fucking hell

 

[Jacknapes]

Having a read through the comments, it ranges from "this is great" to "uh oh".

 

[FingerBang]

First person ever to use they/them pronouns

 

[p_xavier]

The transectional sofas must be pulling out them blue hair because of this announcement. As long ss the zoo animals don't invade here. But how obvious it was from the start that it was just a money grab.

 

[GHG]

Did they miss the Media Create Sales fiasko in september?
Reeeee is a dying platform, as more and more people are waking up over there. Pretty bad investment.

They know it and that's why they sold now. That place can implode at any second.

 

[nush]

This "Cerium" guy reminds me of Ray Kroc.

 

[Coolwhhip]

Having a read through the comments, it ranges from "this is great" to "uh oh".

Don't worry, the negative posts will be abolished shortly.

 

[Wildebeest]

So-called "left wing" liberalism in action. No ownership by the community. All the people who worked hard building their "brand safe" platform get nothing.

 

[Black_Stride]

Nothings going to change?

Isnt this what was said about the first forum I ever joined......it died shortly after.

 

[ripeavocado]

Bet that Newman guy is kicking himself for selling off his share to Cerium.

He did?

Oh my god, that guy is so stupid and cringe.
Can't' stand him.

 

[Ellery]

So-called "left wing" liberalism in action. No ownership by the community. All the people who worked hard building their "brand safe" platform get nothing.

 

[Physiognomonics]

So in the end this Cerium actually did it... for money?

 

[RafterXL]

This is hilarious. They paid $80 a member, but each member only generates $12 a year. They also ban more people than they have new users signing up, which means not only are they declining in usership, but it would take this company 7 years to recoup their money at the current total.

Guess what that means? It means, for all the talk about the new owners being hands off, there are going to be a lot of shitty changes on that site in the near future that the community won't like. Add to that the constant implosions that keep happening over there and I give the site a couple more years, at best.

 

[Majukun]

for a moment i thought they were going to get an competent mod team, but seemz like the same people will remain in charge and this is just for advertising

 

[M1chl]

Who would mod that site for free? What the fuck...

 

[BadBurger]

This is hilarious. They paid $80 a member, but each member only generates $12 a year. They also ban more people than they have new users signing up, which means not only are they declining in usership, but it would take this company 7 years to recoup their money at the current total.

Guess what that means? It means, for all the talk about the new owners being hands off, there are going to be a lot of shitty changes on that site in the near future that the community won't like. Add to that the constant implosions that keep happening over there and I give the site a couple more years, at best.

Basically some investment-driven company just acquired it as an investment. The site's current administration / moderation scream the opposite of growth and potential to 99% of people out there on the internet.

It's pretty obvious what is about to happen, and I am here for it.

 

[Bullet Club]

Cerium entering the staff forum:

Then quickly picking it all up and stuffing it in his pockets.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Owner made off like a bandit. That site is only worth 4.5m if it grows by several hundred percent in the next couple years. I don't see it unless they open up the registrations.

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

Respect. Making bank of of woke suckers. Well played.

 

[dealer-]

Is this the new resetera clown thread? Let's go. It's been sorely missed. I wonder if a few more of the moderates will start trickling over here now.