Journal of Other Forum Analysis (Volume II, Issue 2)

[Snoopy]

Meanwhile 

Nobody should be forced to crunch. We are not machines, it's ironic we invented agriculture and it gave humanity so much extra time that we built civilization. Yet here we are in "the future" working bones to dust. Not like you can even give up and go become a hunter and gatherer because all land is owned by somebody now.

I got criticisms of Schreier but I respect him for his work. Shout this from the rooftops. Get those kids out of the office and into their family homes. They fucking deserve it.

[Daffy Duck]

Perhaps it says something about them that the idea of a parent trying to give their child every possible opportunity is such a vile thought.

Sounds about white

[Besticus Maximus]

Frankly I'm sick of all of these people with accounts for over 10 years now with like a hundred posts who are only now coming out and saying actually, bed time is good and rules. They're casually spreading right wing talking points like 'a good night's sleep' and acting like it's not just because they, selfishly, want to do something else while someone else does the hard work of sitting still and not doing stuff they're excite about. 

[Averon]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/another-white-chef-had-to-apologize-for-criticizing-mexican-food.1387861/page-3#post-149114485





 Thank you for someone finally calling out Panda's schtick of spamming irrelevant links in place of actually using their own words  

[Eric Cartman]

Some PC Gamers were already calling themselves "Master race" years ago.

[kaleidoscopium]

Nice! Two great games so far!

Some of you cant resist. sickening

https://www.resetera.com/threads/free-egs-christmas-mystery-games-thread-2025-2-jotunnslayer-hordes-of-hel.1386766/page-3#post-149098204

[Boredfrom]

I feel that Chef comments about gentrification (“bring in on”  ) were worse than anything about the bread. Fuck him in that regard.

Still, I like my bolillos and bread even with the chemicals.

[kaleidoscopium]

This thread reminds me of why I just don't post as much on actual forms or social media, just hang out in discord or messenger with people I vibe with.

I really have no interest in some random person throwing out a drive-by comment or being miserable and letting me absorb their anxiety.

Love you all, but come on.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-new-smaller-lighter-quieter-imax-film-camera-will-be-named-the-“imax-keighley”-to-honor-geoff-keighley’s-parents.1387591/page-3#post-149119150

[malfoyking]

Nice! Two great games so far!

Some of you cant resist. sickening

https://www.resetera.com/threads/free-egs-christmas-mystery-games-thread-2025-2-jotunnslayer-hordes-of-hel.1386766/page-3#post-149098204

Theyre definitely gonna ban ryu-ken. Just watch. lol.

[Taco Bell Tower]

This thread reminds me of why I just don't post as much on actual forms or social media, just hang out in discord or messenger with people I vibe with.

I really have no interest in some random person throwing out a drive-by comment or being miserable and letting me absorb their anxiety.

Love you all, but come on.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-new-smaller-lighter-quieter-imax-film-camera-will-be-named-the-“imax-keighley”-to-honor-geoff-keighley’s-parents.1387591/page-3#post-149119150

So log off and don't visit Ree.

[Eric Cartman]

Anger from the right was always expected, especially with the main character who I also think is pretty try hard, but it's so funny that Resetera and bluesky started hating naughty dog because Druckmann is a Jew. Really didn't see that one coming

uh, what did you think 'globalise the intifada' meant?

[Taco Bell Tower]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/another-white-chef-had-to-apologize-for-criticizing-mexican-food.1387861/page-3#post-149119507
Dyno who has yet to request self ban

I'll never get it. I'm white and British yet spend virtually every meal trying to eat anything but our own. Italian, Mexican, you name it. I think it's pizza from the local tonight and beyond that got a few days caprese salad ready to go. Do anything but feed me British food, but if you're putting Mexican on the menu? Well that's the weekend to me. Who the fuck opens a restaurant there then shit talks their INCREDIBLE food?

[Eric Cartman]

Does the Intergalactic character have to be black, female, bald, AND ugly?

I'd be pissed at my agent, tbh

[Eric Cartman]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/another-white-chef-had-to-apologize-for-criticizing-mexican-food.1387861/page-3#post-149119507
Dyno who has yet to request self ban

I'll never get it. I'm white and British yet spend virtually every meal trying to eat anything but our own. Italian, Mexican, you name it. I think it's pizza from the local tonight and beyond that got a few days caprese salad ready to go. Do anything but feed me British food, but if you're putting Mexican on the menu? Well that's the weekend to me. Who the fuck opens a restaurant there then shit talks their INCREDIBLE food?

shit tier local takeaway pizza over a traditional roast?

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/december-13-2025-active-shooter-situation-at-brown-university-up-2-deceased-8-critical-but-stable-and-no-shooter-in-custody.1382671/page-4#post-149104276

Person of Interest in Brown Shooting Is Found Dead in New Hampshire

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12/18/us/brown-shooting-suspect

Wow, a bit too close for comfort. Helicopters were circling across the street from where I buy Magic cards. Wild.

Stay safe.

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/jason-schreier-naughty-dog-has-enacted-mandatory-overtime-for-staff-to-finish-an-internal-demo-of-their-next-game-intergalactic.1387576/page-8

"Everyone has to crunch because we need to make sure Space Palestine gets exploded extra good" - Druckmann, probably

Fuck that POS for forcing his workers to work extra at any time, but especially around the holidays.

 User banned (3 weeks): Inflammatory accusations/insinuations, thread derailment, account in junior phase

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/jonathan-blow-has-spent-the-past-decade-designing-overseeing-1-400-puzzles-for-you-ars-technica.1387189/page-5#post-149111797

 User banned (permanent): Inflammatory commentary, concern trolling, account in junior phase

what i find disgusting is this whole "cancel" culture which is the new type of fascism...the 21st century version of stoning.
buy or not buy a product , for any reason, this is fine. it is your right. but why the need to go and say it. to move others on this logic. you should not buy this because...(anything that is related with the product).
this is the same logic behind the alt-right review bombings.

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/redeeming-a-genre-which-is-not-particularly-in-need-a-redemption-clair-obscur-discourse.1382365/page-24#post-148992517

User banned (2 weeks): Inappropriate sexualizing commentary

Jrpgs need more panchira.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/redeeming-a-genre-which-is-not-particularly-in-need-a-redemption-clair-obscur-discourse.1382365/page-25#post-149026381

 User banned (2 weeks): Inflammatory trolling and metacommentary

I dunno the intent seem to be discussing the industry as a whole, discourse trends, and a bunch of (arguably acrobatic) tentatives of generalizing stuff. But for some reasons fans are taking this as some hidden agenda against their beloved goty (probably because at their core they're deeply insecure manchildren, but who am I to judge).

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/bloomberg-%E2%80%98baldur%E2%80%99s-gate-3%E2%80%99-maker-promises-%E2%80%98divinity%E2%80%99-will-be-%E2%80%98next-level%E2%80%99-turn-based-rpg-early-access-gen-ai-for-idea-exploring-placeholders.1384537/page-15#post-149099260

 User Banned (1 Week): Concern trolling and hostility over multiple posts

No, you do not create genAI/LLMs just by using the internet or posting on a message board. The internet, and this message board, precede the technology. What is this nonsense?



Ah yes, yet another unverifiable bandwagon fallacy. Good job. How original. Doesn't make your argument any less terrible though.

Fierce words from the gaming forum activist. I bid you farewell, there's nothing to debate here, you just want to point fingers and feel smart about it.

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/what-do-you-do-for-your-birthdays-once-youre-older.1384117/page-3#post-149112316

Cry

[benji]

I'm Mexican and I'm of the opinion that Mexican people simply can't accept any criticism at all when it comes to food. I've literally had people talk shit about me as a person just for saying that I don't like pozole.

Mexicans are so lucky to have you defending white people's ignorant opinions about Mexican food.

You're not obligated to run interference for a white man.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/another-white-chef-had-to-apologize-for-criticizing-mexican-food.1387861/post-149104555

Yeah, what kind of piece of shit would want cross-ethnic solidarity on points of agreement. You should always support your skin folk no matter what!  

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Do they think there aren't white Mexicans? Is this a MAGA/alt-right forum?

[Jansen]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/how-much-wealth-is-ethically-acceptable-for-you-to-have.1388347/

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/green-flags-strong-signals-from-potential-romantic-interest-and-completely-misread-them-experiences-story-inside.1387837/

**IMPORTANT note - romantic interest misread = A.O.K. Used to it. Not phased. But even friendship "backfire" after all of this? :/"

So, the facts.

I met a girl at work.
We usually work from home, but we started chatting more and more. At first it was standard work talk, then it naturally turned into longer conversations and personal topics like what you do in your own time, music you like, travel, background, etc.

Important context. I would have genuinely been fine if this stayed platonic. I have plenty of female friends. Even a "hey, I like you but not romantically" outcome would have been totally fine. I did start developing romantic interest, but friendship was never a deal breaker.

Over time we got closer. We had several in office days and group settings where we gravitated toward each other. One day I casually said, "Hey, do you want to do dinner just us in a few weeks? You can choose the place."
She sounded super enthusiastic. Happy, vibrant, clearly positive. Even then, I was still thinking this could just be friendly and that would be fine.

Fast forward to our work Christmas party. We basically stuck together the whole night. Ignored most other people and just talked to each other. It was very touchy feely. Her hand on my lap, my hand on her arm. Nothing that would raise eyebrows at work, but definitely closer than strictly platonic coworkers.

I was a bit tipsy. She was not drinking because she said she was on medication. She then suggested changing our January dinner plans to "how about we go for drinks that night and then wherever the night takes us," (because she said she will be off the medication by then) plus comments like "you haven't met the other side of me, she's fun," and similar things throughout the night.

At that point, even as someone who admits he cannot read women well, I thought okay, these feel like very strong signals. Not guaranteed, but at least something beyond pure friendship.

Then today, our last day before shutdown. I asked if she was up for a quick call, mainly to confirm we were all good for January.

The call starts totally normal. Work talk, joking, laughing, gossip. All fine. Then I casually ask something she herself had previously mentioned. Since she had said her current role is a means to an end and not a forever thing, I said, "Have you thought about what you want to do instead?"

She suddenly freezes. Completely different energy. And says, "That's a totally life-changing decision and I don't think you should be asking me about that."

I was genuinely thrown.
She had already opened up in the past about:

• a failed engagement
  
• travel
  
• minor past trauma
  
• unhappiness at work
  

Personal topics were not new territory.

I said, "Oh, okay, no worries." Then tried to move on: "What do you have planned during shutdown?"
She mentions her mum visiting. I say, "Oh cool, you mention your mum a lot — do you speak to your dad?"

Her response: "Um… yes? Why wouldn't I?"
Then dead silence.

At this point I'm seriously confused, so I say, "Sorry, did I ask something inappropriate?"

She replies: "Oh no, I'm just not an open person unless you're the right person."

I didn't know what to say, so I shifted topic again. She mentions travelling to her home country next year. I ask if she speaks the language.
Again: "Why are you asking me these questions? I feel like you're trying to paint a picture of me and get to know me."

And internally I'm thinking… yes? That's literally what conversations are?

Up until this point we had discussed:

• personal finances
  
• social circles
  
• hobbies
  
• breakups
  
• background
  
• music
  
• travel
  
• work history
  
• light family stuff
  

So I finally say, calmly:
"Look, I'm sorry if I've asked questions you didn't like. But honestly, I felt like we were getting to know each other — we've talked about a lot already. I'm not sure why it's an issue now, but that's fine. I won't ask anything personal again."

Dead silence.

I thanked her for the call and ended it.

I'm not really hurt — rejection doesn't hit me that hard. I'm just… confused. And honestly a bit disappointed that even a friendship seems off the table now, because the whole thing feels so weird that I don't even want to engage anymore.

What gets me is that it wasn't like she was having a bad day. Work talk was light, funny, normal. But the moment it went personal — something that had happened many times before — it was like I was talking to a completely different person.

If she'd drawn that boundary from day one, fair enough. Totally understandable. But this sudden shift after so many signals just makes my brain hurt.

So yeah.

Went from:
"she seems cool" →
"oh, I think I like her" →
"wait… maybe she likes me too?" →
dead, instantly, before it even became anything.

Has anyone else experienced this kind of whiplash?

[Boredfrom]

Mexicans are so lucky to have you defending white people's ignorant opinions about Mexican food.

You're not obligated to run interference for a white man.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/another-white-chef-had-to-apologize-for-criticizing-mexican-food.1387861/post-149104555

Yeah, what kind of piece of shit would want cross-ethnic solidarity on points of agreement. You should always support your skin folk no matter what!  

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Do they think there aren't white Mexicans? Is this a MAGA/alt-right forum?

Being fair, when the Mexican Internet Community gets mad at something they can be more insufferable than any Anglo leftist.

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INBF   Don’t need to tell me.  

[benji]

You should always support your skin folk no matter what!

FACT CHECK: This is what all whites already believe and always do, especially by perpetuating a system inevitably built on Black and Indigenous oppression through colonialism to steal Black and Indigenous land, wealth and labor. None of y'all are showing cross-ethnic solidarity by permanently destroying that! Sounds. About. White.

[davepoobond]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/another-white-chef-had-to-apologize-for-criticizing-mexican-food.1387861/page-3#post-149119507
Dyno who has yet to request self ban

I'll never get it. I'm white and British yet spend virtually every meal trying to eat anything but our own. Italian, Mexican, you name it. I think it's pizza from the local tonight and beyond that got a few days caprese salad ready to go. Do anything but feed me British food, but if you're putting Mexican on the menu? Well that's the weekend to me. Who the fuck opens a restaurant there then shit talks their INCREDIBLE food?

If you complain about Taco Bell are you being racist or being anti racist

[HaughtyFrank]

Does the Intergalactic character have to be black, female, bald, AND ugly?

I'd be pissed at my agent, tbh

I believe there was an interview that she shaves her head now because makeup artists can't handle her black hair or something. It's pretty funny to incorporate that into a game though where she can have literally any hair in the world with zero makeup, stylist effort

[HaughtyFrank]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/jason-schreier-naughty-dog-has-enacted-mandatory-overtime-for-staff-to-finish-an-internal-demo-of-their-next-game-intergalactic.1387576/page-8

"Everyone has to crunch because we need to make sure Space Palestine gets exploded extra good" - Druckmann, probably

Fuck that POS for forcing his workers to work extra at any time, but especially around the holidays.

 User banned (3 weeks): Inflammatory accusations/insinuations, thread derailment, account in junior phase

Afaik Druckmann has never said anything Zionist and donated money to both, victims of October 7th and victims in Palestine. It's all just based on him growing up in Israel and because he's a (((((Jew)))))). 

And yet, this guy receives a shorter ban than the guy who said that a guy called "Ahmad" is probably Muslim and doesn't drink.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/december-14-2025-15-victims-killed-in-a-shooting-at-bondi-beach-australia.1382806/page-3#post-148902430

 User Banned (1 Month): Racist Generalization

??

Simeone named "Ahmad" is 99% Muslim and they don't drink alcohol...

[Boredfrom]

I've seen people on the right upset that Trump is a "lame duck" president.

Not enough deportations, not enough tariffs, no manufacturing coming back to America, no wars ended, all of the focus in supporting Israel, no plans for the future.

It seems like he's already clocked out.

 

No one seems to cheer tariffs outside the diehards.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/conservatives-clash-at-turning-point-usa-conference-over-maga-movement’s-direction.1388350/

[benji]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/another-white-chef-had-to-apologize-for-criticizing-mexican-food.1387861/page-3#post-149119507
Dyno who has yet to request self ban

I'll never get it. I'm white and British yet spend virtually every meal trying to eat anything but our own. Italian, Mexican, you name it. I think it's pizza from the local tonight and beyond that got a few days caprese salad ready to go. Do anything but feed me British food, but if you're putting Mexican on the menu? Well that's the weekend to me. Who the fuck opens a restaurant there then shit talks their INCREDIBLE food?

He's not shit talking their incredible food. He's shittalking the cheap industrial white bread full of additives. Which is still stupid and has gone exactly as you'd expect, but it's not like he's saying 'Mexican food is all shit'.

Fair enough but I mean if he's in the position to be opening restaurants there then I don't see any need to be rude about any of their food is all. That's not his conversation to be butting in on

 

I think dog pilling on British food is better than dog pilling on him being white considering there are also a lot of white people in Mexico who do enjoy their baked goods.

This is way more of an example of British people not understanding Mexican food than anything else.

Leave the bolillo alone, England. Tortas are way better than your damn beans and toast.

Perhaps we could do without dogpiling entirely.

 

Let me know when the British citizen have their live upended, brough over to live in the country to the promise of citizenship, then have it all turn out to be a lie, because the government kept no record of their "citizenship promise" and destroy other records and treat them as illegal immigrants, called the Windrush generation that still are not solved today.

I swear, some of you have a Word document full of copypastes of articles you find lying around, written in capital letters, ready to be spammed for the slightest semi-relevant topic.

Let me know when the British citizen have their live upended, brough over to live in the country to the promise of citizenship, then have it all turn out to be a lie, because the government kept no record of their "citizenship promise" and destroy other records and treat them as illegal immigrants, called the Windrush generation that still are not solved today.

What does this have to do with the topic? And why does every single one of your posts have at least one headline written in huge <h1> text when the link already has the headline?

 

Also this was in that thread: 

@discoveryplus