Balducci30
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As long as no one harasses, insults or dogpiles me just for being excited for Cyberpunk 2077 - I think I might
You will find people who hate on the game - but most of us are massively excited as well. Dream game
As long as no one harasses, insults or dogpiles me just for being excited for Cyberpunk 2077 - I think I might
After that whole era debacle? Around one of the big hype games? In 2020? Good luck with that!I just wanted to clear the air and start fresh with you, as well as this community
It’s good to have you. I think you’ll find this board a breath of fresh air. You won’t have to apologize for anything or feel like if you say something someone might disagree with, you’ll face a ban. You can actually be yourself. We can disagree with each other and still be friends. What a concept! It’s a great place to discuss games with people who love them.As long as no one harasses, insults or dogpiles me just for being excited for Cyberpunk 2077 - I think I might
I just want to take this moment to apologise to you.
Years ago when I was banned from here, I had just gone through a terrible breakup and my life was in absolute shambles. Around that time was when I was banned from here and it was just like the last straw, you know? I lashed out at you and this site and said some horrible things that I am embarrassed by now - and I want you to know that I am truly sorry.
That was thrown in my face today, along with a lot of other things - some from my past that were jokes/trolling and some that are not my fault whatsoever .
I just wanted to clear the air and start fresh with you, as well as this community
Hey man welcome to GAFAs long as no one harasses, insults or dogpiles me just for being excited for Cyberpunk 2077 - I think I might
I just want to take this moment to apologise to you.
Years ago when I was banned from here, I had just gone through a terrible breakup and my life was in absolute shambles. Around that time was when I was banned from here and it was just like the last straw, you know? I lashed out at you and this site and said some horrible things that I am embarrassed by now - and I want you to know that I am truly sorry.
That was thrown in my face today, along with a lot of other things - some from my past that were jokes/trolling and some that are not my fault whatsoever .
I just wanted to clear the air and start fresh with you, as well as this community
I just want to take this moment to apologise to you.
Years ago when I was banned from here, I had just gone through a terrible breakup and my life was in absolute shambles. Around that time was when I was banned from here and it was just like the last straw, you know? I lashed out at you and this site and said some horrible things that I am embarrassed by now - and I want you to know that I am truly sorry.
That was thrown in my face today, along with a lot of other things - some from my past that were jokes/trolling and some that are not my fault whatsoever .
I just wanted to clear the air and start fresh with you, as well as this community
On GAF you can talk about video games and admit to enjoying them without being problematized. You can even say you voted for Trump or Biden (even Jo Jorgensen!) without fear of getting banned.
Let me just tell you, I much prefer the Gaf of today than the Gaf pre-RE. You've done an amazing job, and it seems like these asylum creatures have steered away from here for now.
B-dubs continues to placate the crazies.
Yes, we are now officially going to dig into members social media.
I read over some of it and I can see that a lot of you were disappointed in me for giving in to ResetEra's ridiculous demands over the past few months.Hey man welcome to GAF
May I suggest you to read all the posts on this thread from the time you got banned till now if you haven’t already?
I know how some people want to paint us as neo nazis, fascists, racists and all the other ridiculous shit.
You’ll realize in no time those are all lies and accusations.
This forum is kind of like a melting pot and it’s beautiful.
Anyway happy to see you here.
Welcome to the party pal!
Welcome aboard.Hello everyone
B-dubs continues to placate the crazies.
Yes, we are now officially going to dig into members social media.
The way you and the other staff managed to turn around the site is really impressive, and the reason I joined a couple of years back.Thank you. Yeah, GAF was in terrible shape circa 2016-2017, so a powderkeg was bound to go off one way or another. It was a good opportunity to evaluate and address all the underlying issues that had crept up, at least. We have a stronger foundation now and better policies in place so nothing like that will happen again.
I read over some of it and I can see that a lot of you were disappointed in me for giving in to ResetEra's ridiculous demands over the past few months.
I don't blame you. I lost some self respect putting up with a lot of their nonsense.
Spreading Cyberpunk hype is just something I really enjoy - I would almost call it a hobby now. You literally have to tiptoe on eggshells over there with everything you say regarding this game, as of about the past 8 months or so - and it's ridiculous. You can't make a thread without someone throwing up a "Fuck CD Projekt Red" post, or another constant derailment regarding the stickied thread, or telling you that "You're shit if you are excited for it and are planning on buying this "transphobic" game".
It was exhausting and I can't see how anyone is going to have any fun trying to discuss it over there.
Then there's the moderation; which aside from being absent most of the time, it is one-sided in favor of the trans members and "protected" members...it's just insane. I don't bear any ill will toward anyone there - except for one person and I am pretty sure you can guess who that is.
*sigh of relief to be gone from there
Welcome aboard mate! Just let that Ree "progressive" trash site behind. Have some fun, discuss about video games.I just want to take this moment to apologise to you.
Years ago when I was banned from here, I had just gone through a terrible breakup and my life was in absolute shambles. Around that time was when I was banned from here and it was just like the last straw, you know? I lashed out at you and this site and said some horrible things that I am embarrassed by now - and I want you to know that I am truly sorry.
That was thrown in my face today, along with a lot of other things - some from my past that were jokes/trolling and some that are not my fault whatsoever .
I just wanted to clear the air and start fresh with you, as well as this community
As long as no one harasses, insults or dogpiles me just for being excited for Cyberpunk 2077 - I think I might
lol that will teach him.
Incoming ban for cross-forum drama?
Of course not, trans diplomatic immunity on Reee.
Meelow am cry
Incoming ban for cross-forum drama?
Of course not, trans diplomatic immunity on Reee.
Meelow am cry
I read over some of it and I can see that a lot of you were disappointed in me for giving in to ResetEra's ridiculous demands over the past few months.
I don't blame you. I lost some self respect putting up with a lot of their nonsense.
Spreading Cyberpunk hype is just something I really enjoy - I would almost call it a hobby now. You literally have to tiptoe on eggshells over there with everything you say regarding this game, as of about the past 8 months or so - and it's ridiculous. You can't make a thread without someone throwing up a "Fuck CD Projekt Red" post, or another constant derailment regarding the stickied thread, or telling you that "You're shit if you are excited for it and are planning on buying this "transphobic" game".
It was exhausting and I can't see how anyone is going to have any fun trying to discuss it over there.
Then there's the moderation; which aside from being absent most of the time, it is one-sided in favor of the trans members and "protected" members...it's just insane. I don't bear any ill will toward anyone there - except for one person and I am pretty sure you can guess who that is.
*sigh of relief to be gone from there
lol that will teach him.
Incoming ban for cross-forum drama?
Of course not, trans diplomatic immunity on Reee.
Meelow am cry
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Edited because scared of a getting ban, what a pussy. Hi Bufbab, we see you!
Spreading Cyberpunk hype is just something I really enjoy - I would almost call it a hobby now. You literally have to tiptoe on eggshells over there with everything you say regarding this game, as of about the past 8 months or so - and it's ridiculous. You can't make a thread without someone throwing up a "Fuck CD Projekt Red" post, or another constant derailment regarding the stickied thread, or telling you that "You're shit if you are excited for it and are planning on buying this "transphobic" game".
This is really not the gotcha that they think it is. Alexa play diplomatic immunity by Drake oh wait...
Lmao
"How dare he join Gaf, and they all get along and welcome him accordingly? Why isnt he apologizing to me and my trans community on their site? Doesnt he know I'm reading their site?!!"
Do these fuckers have jobs even? Lmfao no wonder they all vote left.
I think the initial approach they -- and you -- had in mind was okay, regarding the context: Discuss transphobia, specifically regarding CDPR, along with the game. Sure, that lessens the fun, but it was a compromise, and there had to be some sort of compromise for sure over there.You can't make a thread without someone throwing up a "Fuck CD Projekt Red" post, or another constant derailment regarding the stickied thread, or telling you that "You're shit if you are excited for it and are planning on buying this "transphobic" game".
It was exhausting and I can't see how anyone is going to have any fun trying to discuss it over there.
B-dubs is a piece of shit.Giving the power to the crazies. Gestapo are fully in charge of RE - unfortunately they just reflect the reality of other places, like social media, and even several dem politicians who woud love a thought police on active duty 24/7. But we're the fascists who love tyranny am I right?
No, I'm not a "trumper"now that you are here and you can speak without fear of being banned you can ask the two most important questions. do you think cpdr is a transphobic company and... are you a trumper?
As for what's going over there, for me it's gone from funny to really sad. So much energy and time spent on something that in the grand scheme of things is very minuscule and has 0 reach. If they dedicated the same energy to self reflection and self betterment they would be much much better off.
So.... you're telling me that Ree lied? NO WAY!!!!!B-dubs is a piece of shit.
No, I'm not a "trumper"
I don't like Biden either.
I've been asked this a lot today!
I've never voted once in my life. I'm just not a political person, mainly because growing up my parents were always watching the news and raving about politics when I just wanted to watch a movie or play videogames and I had to wait for them to get off the TV to do so. It truly turned me off of politics - but I used to have fun trolling people using their politics; which was very immature and quite frankly, embarrassing.
As for do I think CD Projekt Red is a transphobic company...
I don't think that the entire company is transphobic. I think that they had some problematic employees that have since been dealt with and I think that the outrage surrounding those past issues continues to permeate to this day. The ad that's got everyone so up-in-arms over there for the "Mix It Up" Chromanticore soft drink was actually created and designed by a member of the LGBTQ+ community who works on staff at CD Projekt Red. That fact seems to be glossed over each and every time that ad is brought up as "evidence" that the whole company is transphobic.
The other issue was the controversial tweet of "Did you just assume their gender?" Yes, that was a tonedeaf response and that employee has long since been dealt with for it.
People change. The company changed. But they get no credit for all the good they do on ResetEra.
I don't know any of the devs personally of course, to say "Yes they said this or that" or how they really feel about the issue; but going by the evidence "I" can see - I do not think they are a transphobic company as a whole.
Sure they've made mistakes over the years; but from what I can tell, they have since corrected those mistakes and put their best foot forward and are doing positive things for not only the LGBTQ+ community - but for women and abortion rights in Poland as well. They are also the most generous and giving studio to their fanbase in the business; giving a lot of value to the consumer in terms of physical content, free DLC and other amenities just for buying their games.
This would be a ban-worthy post on ResetEra; even though nothing I said is false and is all completely factual.
As long as no one harasses, insults or dogpiles me just for being excited for Cyberpunk 2077 - I think I might
I think the initial approach they -- and you -- had in mind was okay, regarding the context: Discuss transphobia, specifically regarding CDPR, along with the game. Sure, that lessens the fun, but it was a compromise, and there had to be some sort of compromise for sure over there.
But the whole witchhunt thing that ensued ~~ not sure how that's going to accomplish anything progressive. And it was unfair to try to force a viewpoint by those members. It just achieves that if you participate in such a piling-on, name-calling, character assassination session, then noone wants to have anything to do with you because you're poisonous to the touch.
The exhaustion part would've made me shut off far earlier, and seek refuge elsewhere, but that's your personal thing, can't judge.
I'll own up to it, I'm a fucking libtard, sure, if anyone wants to call me that, fine. Trump is an asshole, blacks are being factually persecuted, COVID is real and people should wear masks, CNN doesn't gaslight its viewers, heck -- I'd fart out far more leftist views than that on a whim at the watercooler. Trans rights, gay rights, bi rights, choose-your-own-gender rights -- it's a full-on go from me. I'm even an atheist, no gods in my reality! Gasp! (But then again, I'm not in the US, so that's not a really controversial position to have in my daily life.)
But this is coming from someone on that political spectrum, and it's coming from the heart: The cancelling thing is serious social cancer, has no actual merits, no matter where you come from, it's a childish internet lashing-out with real-life impact, and it has to stop.
I think it's not happening here, although -- in Politics, sometimes, people seem to be profiled, and what they say sometimes doesn't seem to be taken at face value; instead, they're being reduced to what part of the political spectrum they belong to. I think that's an issue that's somewhat inherent to politically-coloured discourse though. So it's hard to escape. Still not enjoyable to see.
On GAF, I see that for sure, the politically right have a strong presence. But they're not the only political faction on here. The thing that that Twitter dude said in your thread, with GAF being Stormfront in gaming is not just an awful thing to say, it's also dismissive of other parts of this community. Unfortunate that some internet forum dwellers are 100% sure they're right with saying such nonsense, and not being checked for it.
I just want to take this moment to apologise to you.
Years ago when I was banned from here, I had just gone through a terrible breakup and my life was in absolute shambles. Around that time was when I was banned from here and it was just like the last straw, you know? I lashed out at you and this site and said some horrible things that I am embarrassed by now - and I want you to know that I am truly sorry.
That was thrown in my face today, along with a lot of other things - some from my past that were jokes/trolling and some that are not my fault whatsoever .
I just wanted to clear the air and start fresh with you, as well as this community
Nah.No, man. She’s a transphobe and she’s wrong. And no one needs to tell me that I should hate her... I’ve read what she’s said and it’s disgusting and wrong... and that’s a conclusion that I arrived on my own.
And I posted that because that’s the difference with calling CDPR transphobic... I’ve read the problems the community has with them and I don’t see it.
The sad thing for them is that every cause they make a big deal about and try to raise awareness of, they just end up causing it to backfire. Its kind of a Boy who called Wolf situation... they make a big deal about every minor thing, so if theres ever a time they have a real issue with a game or company, people will just write it off as "ResetEra overreacting again.".
I agree with some of their stuff, like there are some issues of transphobia in Cyberpunk. However, trying to bait ban everyone who is interested in the game, calling them human scum for "preferring a game over trans rights" or any of the other crazy stuff they do isn't helping their cause. It just makes them look like crazy people who aren't attached to reality.