Journal of Other Forum Analysis

[Uncle]

I also dunno if is actually a brand killer like the other examples you posted. We need to wait until the third game or reactions to Season 2 (if they follow the story faithfully).

oh I wasn't implying brand killer, just critical darling that average people think is shit

I wouldn’t exactly be using sites that are known for review bombing as proof. Last of Us 2 is largely loved by general audiences

ok let's just disregard all possible metrics for evaluating such things and take random anecdotal experiences as gospel

[ComeAgain]

Hilarious to see the Sony bots over there suddenly fine with multi platform Sony published games after the “but the exclusives!!” pearl clutching recently. All because the push by Sony for live service games has mostly failed and they don’t have much else in the pipeline now. They are in full on man the battle stations defense force mode over there. 

Especially after the show MS just had.

[ComeAgain]

oh I wasn't implying brand killer, just critical darling that average people think is shit

I wouldn’t exactly be using sites that are known for review bombing as proof. Last of Us 2 is largely loved by general audiences

ok let's just disregard all possible metrics for evaluating such things and take random anecdotal experiences as gospel

I’m so sorry they had Abby smash in Joel’s skull, man. It’ll be ok.

Since that’s what the majority of the crying over the games story amounted to.

[HardcoreRetro]

Yeah, just like pointing out the dogshit writing in other products is just people being chuds and racist homophones.

*returns to enjoying his bigot sandwiches*

[Eric Cartman]

"Sorry sir, you have a poor's bank account at a poor's bank, you'll need to go to the special rich person's bank and create a Platinum account or we can't give you any millions."

It's not their fault that they didn't read the fine print and the opt-in checkbox to have their winnings sent to the optional Scrooge McDuck money pool

[Eric Cartman]

These are the types of people who would be harsh about someone saying "my country right or wrong, my country." Yet they do this exact thing for seemingly everything, companies, family members, YouTube channels, non-prominent forum members, etc.

And this is really what I'd like The Bire to be about.

[Eric Cartman]

No, you don’t want “true and honest” bisexual and lesbians stories, you want your fetishes cater on. You love your power fantasies, but you want a pretty specific one. And all of this would be fair if YOU DIDNT BITCH ABOUT BEING ALL INCLUSIVE ALL OR NOTHING. You know why BioWare romances are dull? Because they need to cater to their weird all inclusive obsessed fanbase while avoiding minefields.

You, the dude that makes threads about favorite fetish characters and has an avatar with favs, suddenly is bitching about “virtual dolls”. Get the fuck out of here.

It would be PRETTY FUCKING BALLSY for someone to release an RPG with bangable team mates that has a lesbian romance option that is actually disgusted by you if you ticked the trans box at character create

[Eric Cartman]

I don't believe the average Israeli citizen is responsible for the actions of their government, and I'm not going to blame innocent Palestinians for the behaviour of Hamas.

I agree, but I also think its worth remembering - or even perhaps on era just fucking acknowledging - that on 'one side' of the equation the people are actively hiding amongst and disguising themselves as regular citizens to use them as meat shields, like a particularly fucked up game of IRL Among Us

[Potato]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/what-happens-after-you-hit-one-of-those-big-lottos.898722/
Slayven

Like you hit that power ball and win 300 mill? We know lump sump take home is less and the tax man going to get his cut, so you take hom about 150 million flat. Do you just have them wire it to your account? Do you have to go to a special bank or something? Do they have people that help you with it?

I picture one of Slayven's broken English teachers standing on a guard rail high over the center of a river, tears streaming, taking one final look back at the pavement only to notice a line has formed of familiar faces from the math and civics departments. 

"Some time today, lady?!"

When they ask Slayven how he would like to receive his money, he'd ask for a mix of $50 and $100 bills and a hobo box to take it home in.

[Eric Cartman]

Hilarious to see the Sony bots over there suddenly fine with multi platform Sony published games after the “but the exclusives!!” pearl clutching recently. All because the push by Sony for live service games has mostly failed and they don’t have much else in the pipeline now. They are in full on man the battle stations defense force mode over there. 

Especially after the show MS just had.

I can see why the MS show appealed to the Sony Ponies.

Just a fucking long montage of cutscenes, confirmation looooooooong ago announced titles aren't technically still vapourware, and nearly fuck all actual gameplay shown.

Its like the 2015 E3 "Year Of Dreams" all over again.

[Uncle]

I wouldn’t exactly be using sites that are known for review bombing as proof. Last of Us 2 is largely loved by general audiences

ok let's just disregard all possible metrics for evaluating such things and take random anecdotal experiences as gospel

I’m so sorry they had Abby smash in Joel’s skull, man. It’ll be ok.

Since that’s what the majority of the crying over the games story amounted to.

that's interesting, I'm curious of the source for that, since we can't use sites known for review bombing as evidence of anything

[Besticus Maximus]

LOU2 was too long. Way too long. That was its major crime. Ending about four times.

[Boredfrom]

Diversity is great.

Just that the Disney Sponsored Version of it is shallow as fuck.

Yes some "chuds" will whine and moan the moment any person of color or sexuality shows up but fuck them. The issue is that a lot of these things were created from the mindset to piss off said chuds and thats kinda all they have lol....which leaves the normal people feeling cold at best towards it and it flops and it only gives the idiots a win to point to.

Spider-Verse is one of the best animated movies in recent times IMO but Miles being black is never really shoved in your face, he isn't immediately competent, he fucks up a lot, and he's a likable dork...yknow like Spider-Man.  The Disney Sponsored version would have been great at the job from jump, been stoic (or cringe like that Thor Variant comic lol) and they would have thrown in something about racism for sure.  As a black guy, my eye glaze over the moment I see a black lead inevitably have to face some form of racism because it feels like its a checkmark being checked more than actually being important to a story.

its not about appeasing the chuds, they are the kind of losers who find issue with anything and generally aren't worth listening to..the issue is that a lot of these things spend so much time attempting to rile them up that they don't create anything for those not involved in the stupid culture war.

I have been looking forward to AC in Japan for ever...and while Yasuke is cool as fuck, I can't help but to be a bit let down that they went in this direction because when the game is mid (like most ubisoft games lol), yet again the idiots will get a "win" to point to when it could have been avoided by just doing a fucking ninja game (ironically they caused more grief by being cowards and not just having the girl as the sole lead)

Basically the ones in charge of this have done a terrible as fuck job at it by zeroing in on it instead of having it happen naturally. Star Wars could have had a Black Lead in Finn but they were too busy creating the bland mary sue that is Rey. Captain Marvel flies and shoots laser beams but they spent most of the run time having her be an unlikable person and the whole run up to the movie being "hey men you suck actually".

diversity also means "one or more games representing a variety of peoples, cultures and sexualities," "one game with only black people," "one game with only white people," "one game with only gay people," "one game with only straight people"

every individual thing doesn't have to represent a cross section of all things, like saying every game needs to be action/rpg/sports/racing/strategy/board game somehow

people deserve to have choice in media, and not end up bored to tears by everything ending up as the same multicultural sludge

Ideally diversity should not be all or nothing game or going into a social minefield. Corpos like Disney operate in “let’s not piss off anyone and be as family friendly as possible” in their creative endeavors, that’s why they fell specially gutted. Not mention that Corpos catches on that there is a lot of assholes like Julia Crawford that will defend their stuff because “diversity over quality” even if most sane creatives will find that idea abhorrent.

What RE and Corpos end doing is advocating for tokenism as they don’t want the risk of pissing the wrong crowd. Hence, EchosOFtheCyborg complaining about “virtual dolls”.

[Potato]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/aoc-calls-out-and-condemns-the-antisemitism-last-night-outside-the-nova-festival-exhibit.898584/post-124354365

Addie claims to work for the Feds or something. Probably a Plagerize situation, because look at this....

This line of argument effectively states that Hamas is a legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. But it's ridiculous to equate an ordinary Palestinian with Hamas or claim they're a follower of Sinwar.

Yes, the problem with October 7th was that Hamas brutally killed and captured Israeli civilians. No shit, dude. October 7th was a violent attack by a rogue terrorist entity that's wholly separate from today's ordinary Palestinians. An entity that doesn't give a single, solitary fuck about Palestinians or their future, as evidenced by the own leader's words. A leader who argues that the more civilians die, the better Hamas' own standing is. That's what someone should argue.

Because otherwise, we start assessing which civilians are directly participating in hostilities on behalf of a belligerent (Hamas) in an armed conflict ... and that assessment (improperly) seems simpler. Some cases are easy: like the "journalist" who held Israeli civilians captive and, by doing so, lost his protected status and was lawfully targeted. No one's shedding a tear for the "civilian" who kept Noa hostage, nor should they.

But most people are ordinary, regular people suffering under Hamas rule and Israeli occupation and, depending on the facts and circumstances, are victims of IDF-launched international humanitarian law violations. They are unambiguously victims. Tying them to Hamas in any way does them a disservice, both ethically and legally.

Sure, Jan. *meme*

I hope he just mops the floors at the Pentagon, because that's a dumb sentence.

Sounds like the Palestinian people need to be liberated from Hamas. I know just the right kinD of people For that task.

[Boredfrom]

ok let's just disregard all possible metrics for evaluating such things and take random anecdotal experiences as gospel

I’m so sorry they had Abby smash in Joel’s skull, man. It’ll be ok.

Since that’s what the majority of the crying over the games story amounted to.

that's interesting, I'm curious of the source for that, since we can't use sites known for review bombing as evidence of anything

Like I said, we really don’t know what side the normies feel about Last of Us 2 until another game comes out given that the game was popular enough to get a fast remaster. Is like Life is Strange were half of the Internet hates it but keeps going by brand name alone.

[Potato]

I don't believe the average Israeli citizen is responsible for the actions of their government, and I'm not going to blame innocent Palestinians for the behaviour of Hamas.

You can blame Palestinian citizens that participate in hostages taking though

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/welcome-new-members-introduce-yourself-here.119184/page-37?post=124388472#post-124388472

Hello everyone!

My name is Geraldo, and I'm thrilled to be joining the ResetEra community. I come from Brazil and I am a professional Diablo IV player. I specialize in helping players advance quickly in the game by offering services such as boss fights, leveling up, and acquiring top-tier equipment in a short amount of time. Gaming has always been a passion of mine, and I love sharing this enthusiasm with others, whether through playing together or offering tips and strategies.

I've heard so many great things about ResetEra and have been eagerly looking forward to becoming a part of this vibrant community. The discussions here are always insightful and engaging, and it's clear that there's a deep passion for gaming among the members. I especially appreciate how supportive and welcoming everyone is, which makes it a fantastic place for gamers from all around the world to connect and share their experiences.

In addition to my gaming endeavors, I also enjoy interacting with players who might feel lonely or just want someone to chat with while playing. I can communicate in English and several other languages, making it easier to connect with a diverse group of players.

Thank you, ResetEra, for giving me the opportunity to join this amazing community. I'm excited to engage in discussions, share my gaming journey, and learn from all of you. Looking forward to many great conversations and gaming sessions!

Best regards, Geraldo

[Nintex]

I give him a week

[kaleidoscopium]

SilentPanda has started to shit up the SpaceX thread with their google alerts article spam, and some users aren’t pleased  

You want to actually talk about Space X or the rockets or are you just gonna drop in with all the shitty headlines about someone we all know is shitty and not contribute toward the discussion?

Last I checked, this thread was about the SpaceX Starship + Booster test program...so maybe they should make another thread.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/spacex-starship-test-program.340843/page-70?post=124391472#post-124391472

[Shecky Fragbaum]

Don't fret, that thread will be closed due to reports or whatever before anyone arrives at any honest point of self-reflection.  

But you just know some prominent is *seething* at the z-word being questioned.

[Gameboy Nostalgia]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/israel-palestine-the-ongoing-israeli-genocide-in-gaza-icj-orders-halt-to-israeli-offensive-on-rafah-see-staff-posts-for-posting-guidelines.772478/page-354?post=124375680#post-124375680

Uh oh, hamas found to have committed war crimes too. What will the terrorist sympathizers think? 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/12/israel-hamas-gaza-un-ceasefire-plan?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1

Uhm chuddie? You can't be a terrorist against an apartheid state. We will choose to disregard this Jew created conspiracy.

[Potato]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/welcome-new-members-introduce-yourself-here.119184/page-37?post=124388472#post-124388472

Hello everyone!

My name is Geraldo, and I'm thrilled to be joining the ResetEra community. I come from Brazil and I am a professional Diablo IV player. I specialize in helping players advance quickly in the game by offering services such as boss fights, leveling up, and acquiring top-tier equipment in a short amount of time. Gaming has always been a passion of mine, and I love sharing this enthusiasm with others, whether through playing together or offering tips and strategies.

I've heard so many great things about ResetEra and have been eagerly looking forward to becoming a part of this vibrant community. The discussions here are always insightful and engaging, and it's clear that there's a deep passion for gaming among the members. I especially appreciate how supportive and welcoming everyone is, which makes it a fantastic place for gamers from all around the world to connect and share their experiences.

In addition to my gaming endeavors, I also enjoy interacting with players who might feel lonely or just want someone to chat with while playing. I can communicate in English and several other languages, making it easier to connect with a diverse group of players.

Thank you, ResetEra, for giving me the opportunity to join this amazing community. I'm excited to engage in discussions, share my gaming journey, and learn from all of you. Looking forward to many great conversations and gaming sessions!

Best regards, Geraldo

ChatGPT, write me an intro for my dodgy "pro gaming" services for Reseteradotcom

[Gameboy Nostalgia]

Hey everyone,

I'm thrilled to be joining the Resetera community! My name is [Your Name], and I'm here to bring a fresh perspective to the gaming scene—one that's deeply rooted in advocacy for trans rights.

Gaming has always been a refuge for me, a place where I can express myself freely and connect with others who share my passion. But as much as I love gaming, I'm also acutely aware of the challenges and obstacles faced by trans individuals in this space.

That's why I'm here—to champion inclusivity, diversity, and representation within the gaming community. Whether it's advocating for more inclusive character creation options, promoting trans-inclusive narratives, or simply fostering a more welcoming and supportive environment for all gamers, I'm committed to making a difference.

I believe that gaming has the power to inspire change, to challenge stereotypes, and to bring people together in ways that transcend boundaries. And as a proud member of the trans community, I'm excited to be part of that change.

So here's to new beginnings, meaningful conversations, and a future where every gamer feels seen, heard, and valued. I can't wait to dive into discussions with all of you and make some magic happen together.

Let's game on, Resetera!

[Your Name]

[ClothedMac]

No, you don’t want “true and honest” bisexual and lesbians stories, you want your fetishes cater on. You love your power fantasies, but you want a pretty specific one. And all of this would be fair if YOU DIDNT BITCH ABOUT BEING ALL INCLUSIVE ALL OR NOTHING. You know why BioWare romances are dull? Because they need to cater to their weird all inclusive obsessed fanbase while avoiding minefields.

You, the dude that makes threads about favorite fetish characters and has an avatar with favs, suddenly is bitching about “virtual dolls”. Get the fuck out of here.

It would be PRETTY FUCKING BALLSY for someone to release an RPG with bangable team mates that has a lesbian romance option that is actually disgusted by you if you ticked the trans box at character create

That would be funny. There's a part in the movie Bottoms where Rachel Sennot makes a move on Kaia Gerber and is rejected because Gerber isn't gay. It's treated like a thing that probably happens to our gay and lez brothers.  Yet, if that happened in the game it would be called a genocide by the Era gay collective.  

Bottoms

Rachel Sennot



Kaia Gerber



Ruby Cruz

[Boredfrom]

Folks that are screaming about it couldn't even spell it, but the think tanks needed some red meat so they poke the chuds.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/american-southern-baptists-largest-protestant-denomination-in-the-us-vote-to-oppose-use-of-i-v-f.899826/?post=124395552#post-124395552

[ClothedMac]

Ah jeez, I didn't include the asian or the black.  Clearly I had to post the two actors mentioned and Ruby Cruz was just because she was my favorite girl in the movie.

No racism.

[Snoopy]

Resetera has the reputation of being filled with creepy, obsessive stalkers and weird loners. Is that fair though?

I had a break up a year ago and it was long relationship. It felt like I couldn't love someone again but yesterday I felt it. I've seen her while she was presenting her project. Everything felt perfect about her. I've even dreamed about our future haha. We are both graduate students but in different cities and I don't know how to meet with her.

I want to go out to dinner with her at a fine restaurant. I want to go on a nice summer vacation together. I know it's too early for these dreams, but. I think I fell in love. Life feels x10 better.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/after-a-year-from-my-break-up-i-think-i-fell-in-love-with-someone.899919/

[kaleidoscopium]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/transgender-swimmer-lia-thomas-fails-in-challenge-to-rules-that-bar-her-from-elite-women%E2%80%99s-races.899970/

World Aquatics banned transgender women who have been through male puberty from competing in women's races. It also created an "open" category for which transgender athletes would be eligible.

The world swim body argued to CAS that Thomas was not a member of its member federation USA Swimming when the legal case was started. She also had not competed in female events "for the purpose of qualification or selection" for World Aquatics competitions, such as the Olympics or world championships.


In January, the ruling said, USA Swimming granted her request for "self-identity verification" as part of its policy on athlete inclusion.

The judges said USA Swimming had no authority "to modify such scope of application" of the world governing body's rules.

World Aquatics said it welcomed the CAS decision in a case "we believe is a major step forward in our efforts to protect women's sport."

So they are given a fair alternative, and was proven that they started the court case before even being a member, and then strong armed the US branch into accommodating them which they had no authority to do.  Incredible

The usual suspects who have likely never been in a competitive swim meet are of course losing their minds as expected.

Thank you, when I saw this thread pop up honestly lamented the coming responses because Era can have quite the history of people spouting off their ignorant "common-sense" understandings as reasonable nuance without ever actually engaging with the science.

Yes, like Kyuuji in the thread you linked and other cases where they didn't like the outcomes

[Gameboy Nostalgia]

Folks that are screaming about it couldn't even spell it, but the think tanks needed some red meat so they poke the chuds.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/american-southern-baptists-largest-protestant-denomination-in-the-us-vote-to-oppose-use-of-i-v-f.899826/?post=124395552#post-124395552

Surrogacy on the menu next. Not for religious reasons of course, but because the rich abuse the poor in the system. Anyone for surrogacy is against the class struggle. 

[kaleidoscopium]

I can't express how angry this makes me.

There is zero evidence that 'having been through a male puberty' gives you residual advantages beyond things like height and more relevant in swimming, wingspan.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/transgender-swimmer-lia-thomas-fails-in-challenge-to-rules-that-bar-her-from-elite-women%E2%80%99s-races.899970/?post=124397772#post-124397772

"Theres zero evidence that you have residual advantages having gone through male puberty except these 2 very important residual advantages that you will have having gone through male puberty!"