It's mostly the people that ruined this site with their non stop negativity and injection of politics into everything. GAF is better off without them
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It's mostly the people that ruined this site with their non stop negativity and injection of politics into everything. GAF is better off without them
Atom Heart Mother
Banned
Really wish you just explained the entire situation of the sexual allegations than just come out and say "its false, but we'll talk about it later lol".
People are angry that you didn't comment on it (despite a statement was suppose to come later that day on Saturday) and then the site crashing made the morale worse. It feels like this is a politician trying to cover up something.
People are angry that you didn't comment on it (despite a statement was suppose to come later that day on Saturday) and then the site crashing made the morale worse. It feels like this is a politician trying to cover up something.
Amazingly shocking and saddening how the weakest of external pressures was enough to topple our collective like that.
Perhaps it wasn't really a "community", no one even cared about or respected the investment thousands of people had in this site.
I was actually naive enough to think these people would a care a little more than that before sending this place to hell.
Thousands of hours,posts,moments of excitement,exchange or ideas,art,culture..all ready to be destroyed at a moment's notice ,at the slightest provocation.
Perhaps it wasn't really a "community", no one even cared about or respected the investment thousands of people had in this site.
I was actually naive enough to think these people would a care a little more than that before sending this place to hell.
Thousands of hours,posts,moments of excitement,exchange or ideas,art,culture..all ready to be destroyed at a moment's notice ,at the slightest provocation.
PudgyBunny
Neo Member
As a female, I have seen more then enough to not take this seriously and I hope if there is a pattern of some mental disturbance it will be felt...dealt with accordingly. I think the site should be handed off to someone less of a sleaze and then we can then start over. Until then this forum will continue to flatline.
Witnesses in a shower accusation sounds like a hell of a party.
Witnesses in a shower accusation sounds like a hell of a party.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
lol @ police state, guys. I think it's stupid, but at the end of the day, this is a private message board owned by one guy. He can technically do whatever he likes, as stupid as it seems. I mean, private company secret police lol.
This seems like the perfect example of shooting oneself in the foot tho. The commercial viability of this site (since it is Malka's career) is pretty much based on traffic and 'influence', but considering how uh... staining this scandal is, plus the extremely poor response, I'm not sure how long it can continue to be financially viable.
Truth is, you should have made a public statement back on Thursday, something simple like "The events detailed are either untrue, or misconstrued, or I made a mistake and I apologize" or something. I mean, it's Public Relations 101.
Whether the events happened or not, I dunno. If Malka is being slandered, then you should have just litigated immediately. If it's true, then you should have owned up, and apologized and said something like... "I misconstrued what happened, I fucked up, I am so sorry and ashamed", kinda like what celebs do when they're caught doing dumb shit.
This is a mess, and you're still spinning your tail in the wrong direction.
This seems like the perfect example of shooting oneself in the foot tho. The commercial viability of this site (since it is Malka's career) is pretty much based on traffic and 'influence', but considering how uh... staining this scandal is, plus the extremely poor response, I'm not sure how long it can continue to be financially viable.
Truth is, you should have made a public statement back on Thursday, something simple like "The events detailed are either untrue, or misconstrued, or I made a mistake and I apologize" or something. I mean, it's Public Relations 101.
Whether the events happened or not, I dunno. If Malka is being slandered, then you should have just litigated immediately. If it's true, then you should have owned up, and apologized and said something like... "I misconstrued what happened, I fucked up, I am so sorry and ashamed", kinda like what celebs do when they're caught doing dumb shit.
This is a mess, and you're still spinning your tail in the wrong direction.
Certainly doesn't sound like a positive future.
QuixoticNeutral
Member
I only ever frequented gaming side anyway, so functionally, you would think nothing has changed. I also think that NeoGAF has been traditionally too quick to get outraged and lose itself in misinformation and FUD even in the face of PR responses or statements of denial, and that this has contributed to a lot of runaway toxicity in the past. I'm not going to pass judgement either way on the he-said she-said here.
And despite all this, I think the mishandling of the communication this weekend and the unannounced shuttering of the board have shown conclusively that the many, many robust and self-sufficient communities on this site simply can't depend on the single obvious point of failure that is the ownership here in order to exist and keep functioning. I'm glad to see GAF is back online for archival/historical reasons only, but we have to recognize that this isn't an isolated incident but the final explosive catalyst in a long-simmering cauldron of frustrations about the accountability and transparency of how things operate around here. There is a reason that, unusually for the splintering of such a once durable one-stop shop of a super-community, everyone is suddenly so excited about migrating elsewhere, regardless of what ownership has done and whether the accusations are true.
And despite all this, I think the mishandling of the communication this weekend and the unannounced shuttering of the board have shown conclusively that the many, many robust and self-sufficient communities on this site simply can't depend on the single obvious point of failure that is the ownership here in order to exist and keep functioning. I'm glad to see GAF is back online for archival/historical reasons only, but we have to recognize that this isn't an isolated incident but the final explosive catalyst in a long-simmering cauldron of frustrations about the accountability and transparency of how things operate around here. There is a reason that, unusually for the splintering of such a once durable one-stop shop of a super-community, everyone is suddenly so excited about migrating elsewhere, regardless of what ownership has done and whether the accusations are true.
Road of Ease
Member
They didn't ruin shit, Bro .Tyler did he killed gaf.
Fuck you dude. Just give me Arrowverse GAF back. Don't try to blame Off-Topic for your actions. I'm not trying to account suicide because I really do like the community (even though you'll probably ban me for speaking up anyways) but this is all kinds of fucked. Idk man can you just take the money and hand the site off or something? This sucks. Where's everyone planning on going?
Mahadev
Member
Evilore,
Your mod team was more than happy to throw you under the bus with no evidence or collaboration from someone else whatsoever just because of a fucking facebook post. They're currently organizing brigades against you on discord according to a couple of people I know. Do you now understand what some of us were talking about in our PMs to you that these people are rabid ideologues?
I'm a progressive that has much in common with their beliefs but not their behavior and or dogmatic identity politics. It's these dogmas that made them think it's OK to treat you like crap even though they have no evidence. Zero.
I really hope you don't make the same mistake again and you choose your mods more carefully next time.
Your mod team was more than happy to throw you under the bus with no evidence or collaboration from someone else whatsoever just because of a fucking facebook post. They're currently organizing brigades against you on discord according to a couple of people I know. Do you now understand what some of us were talking about in our PMs to you that these people are rabid ideologues?
I'm a progressive that has much in common with their beliefs but not their behavior and or dogmatic identity politics. It's these dogmas that made them think it's OK to treat you like crap even though they have no evidence. Zero.
I really hope you don't make the same mistake again and you choose your mods more carefully next time.
avengers23
Banned
How many sexual assault bucks you getting paid, fam?
ZedLeppelin006
Banned
Yeah fuck this shit, the GAF I knew and loved is dead.
I'm excited for a new start with ResetEra and I hope everyone still here comes along for the ride.
I'm excited for a new start with ResetEra and I hope everyone still here comes along for the ride.
Yeah because we know 90% of gaf didn't even play games.
No such thing as innocent until proven guilty anymore, I suppose. Everything everyone says on the internet is absolute truth now. While I think the situation should be taken seriously and addressed, I think the immediate aftermath was.. unfortunate. It's really sad all around. Keep on keepin' on in the meantime, I say.
UnknownSpirit
Member
The OT is one of the best parts of this site.
I am not a huge fan of the decision to not have it be relaunched.
I am not a huge fan of the decision to not have it be relaunched.
Ultimadrago
Member
Oh yeah, I certainly agree. Gaming gets pretty bad too though, so I hope this means better moderation concerning this primary side as well.
Fuck off. Even if what you say is true, the way in which you're saying it casts almost as much suspicion as the allegation itself did!
Also, Off Topic was the more reasonable half of the forum. It's on Gaming where all the really rampant sexist garbage kept showing up.
So now you take a page from the Gamergate playbook and say, "let's just have fun with games, no politics".
No thanks.
Also, Off Topic was the more reasonable half of the forum. It's on Gaming where all the really rampant sexist garbage kept showing up.
So now you take a page from the Gamergate playbook and say, "let's just have fun with games, no politics".
No thanks.
Bitanator
Member
Those communities are the reason I visited gaf, I like the people there very much
old manatee
Banned
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Thanks for bringing the board back. I cannot condemn anyone in good conscience without knowing all of the facts.
There is a reason innocent until proven guilty is written in the law. Without evidence, condemning someone is pretty ridiculous.
Unfortunately, I have been an OT exclusive poster for the better part of a decade, so I doubt I will post much until it comes back.
There is a reason innocent until proven guilty is written in the law. Without evidence, condemning someone is pretty ridiculous.
Unfortunately, I have been an OT exclusive poster for the better part of a decade, so I doubt I will post much until it comes back.
Jeffolation
Banned
I hope people can find out about what's being set up, OT was why I visited this site so frequently in the first place.
facetheslayer92
Member
Damn, its actually back? I've been in the dark for so long 
OrangeJulius
Member
I lurked this site from it's inception. Waited a year or two to get my account approved to post in 2012. By that point the forums had become infected with the disease of unfair, and unbalanced political opinions led by a select chosen few leading the dog piling against anyone with a dissenting opinion, even if that opinion was argued logically and in good faith.
These select people were responsible for the downfall of this sites reputation over the past few years. Hopefully they stay gone, make a new forum for themselves, or whatever, I don't care.
If GAF can go back to some semblance of fair and balanced moderation, I have no doubt it's reputation can be restored.
Nuking OT for the time being is a good first step. I'm on board for now.
These select people were responsible for the downfall of this sites reputation over the past few years. Hopefully they stay gone, make a new forum for themselves, or whatever, I don't care.
If GAF can go back to some semblance of fair and balanced moderation, I have no doubt it's reputation can be restored.
Nuking OT for the time being is a good first step. I'm on board for now.
No. Evilore ruined it by trying to have sex with a woman against her will then acting like a child when it came out. Sorry.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
And you know, if there's another website of GAF cast-offs and people leaving forming, that's cool, but the internet is just an uber-toxic place in general... so the problems that have entrenched themselves here will just pop up over there.
But hey, it depends on the people.
But hey, it depends on the people.
WhereAreMahDragonz
Banned
Your statement is insulting to the "community" you supposedly care about so much. I refuse to be a part of it.
You are a coward. Have fun playing god.
You are a coward. Have fun playing god.
Quoted because i agree.
R10Neymarfan
Member
Nah me and others are awaiting ERA. GAF is done, it time to drop it Tyler.
And you know doubling down just made it worse for yourself. Everyone in the industryand other gaming forums is laughing
And you know doubling down just made it worse for yourself. Everyone in the industryand other gaming forums is laughing
Auto_aim1
MeisaMcCaffrey
You could have issued a statement through social media. You can't blame people for thinking you were trying to shut down any discussion of it. I'm really disappointed in your recent behaviour Tyler. What makes NeoGAF great is the community and you failed to respect that.
GAF has been a big part of my life, the only site I used in the last few years and it's sad to see this happen. It's really disappointing to see the communities I participated in scattered this way. I'm not sure if I'll be back on GAF but I made a lot of great friends here and I'll remember it for that.
GAF has been a big part of my life, the only site I used in the last few years and it's sad to see this happen. It's really disappointing to see the communities I participated in scattered this way. I'm not sure if I'll be back on GAF but I made a lot of great friends here and I'll remember it for that.
Lightning Lord
Banned
Remember when you banned me long ago for calling you out on your shit?
Glad to see you are finally get what you deserve you piece of shit. See my avatar? It's laughing at your situation.
It has been a long time coming.
Evilore, you truly are a piece of shit that acts like you're made of solid gold. I love how in your statement you don't really own up to any of the crap you've pulled over the years and instead pass the blame onto everyone else in order to cover your sorry ass.
Sue the person making the allegations if you contest that she lied.
Your name can only be cleared in the courts at this point.
The court of public opinion is the most tyrannical of them all. - Orwell.
Otherwise I am saddened, as I only used OT discussion to participate in NaNoWriMo annually. This whole thing will really set back my motivation to complete it this year (as I've done every other year for awhile now).
Whether NeoGAF recovers or not is entirely up to you going after the accuser. The hive will not take a denial at face value, they will require you to go through the motions. And if you don't go after the accuser, that is as much an admission of guilt as not.
Not saying I believe you or not, I don't know what to believe. But I like the community you've made, and this is as Joss Whedon esque as it comes.
Your name can only be cleared in the courts at this point.
The court of public opinion is the most tyrannical of them all. - Orwell.
Otherwise I am saddened, as I only used OT discussion to participate in NaNoWriMo annually. This whole thing will really set back my motivation to complete it this year (as I've done every other year for awhile now).
Whether NeoGAF recovers or not is entirely up to you going after the accuser. The hive will not take a denial at face value, they will require you to go through the motions. And if you don't go after the accuser, that is as much an admission of guilt as not.
Not saying I believe you or not, I don't know what to believe. But I like the community you've made, and this is as Joss Whedon esque as it comes.
I'd take issue with this and say that there was both a "good" amount of mod'ing in some threads (PoliGAF was always a welcoming place for good faith arguments on both sides), and not enough enough mod'ing for the general OT politics threads (like, every Bernie or Hillary thread descended into name-calling relitigating of the Primary by the same people).
To place any "blame" on the politics of the hour, or "that's the way the internet is" is sticking your head in the sand. GamerGate was a breeding ground for Nazis partly because there wasn't enough "mod'ing" elsewhere on the internet, and partly because the partisan nature of console wars and DF threads on places like GAF encourages a "take no prisoners, fuck the otherside's opinion" mentality. Gaming and nerd/geek culture is a swamp of gate-keeping, ignorance, memes, "defensiveness as masculinity" and a whole lot more.
Gaming side was great in a lot of ways - so much knowledge, and so many people helping others out. The Performance threads alone were amazing, and then there's emulator threads, LTTP/RTTP. But to remove OT as though people talking about anything from Hillary Clinton to misogyny in The Big Bang Theory were to blame... It simply punts the issue down the road.
With regards to your "issues" - this accusation, as well as your bragging of your European trip: The manly thing (as well as the gentlemanly thing) would be to transfer ownership of the site, either to a mod who is still respected, or to someone entirely outside of the GAF circle, who is also respected. That you haven't done this shows that you yourself are happy to flout your own rules and moral code. Your actions - whether you're innocent or guilty - have torn asunder a place which was for many a haven, a genuine Safe Space, a mental refuge, for people from across the world.
Edit to add:
Inside the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Rocking NeoGAF's Last 48 Hours
You do not state that she actually made the Facebook post private, and the implication that she deleted the post can lead some to think her claim is false simply because she didn't stand by it.
Schattenjäger
Gabriel Knight
Glad GAF is back .. and like the new direction
Cheers and Godspeed!
Cheers and Godspeed!
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