Post: #26

(06-07-2013 11:50 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:  Soup, here's a really good post. I suggest you read it.

Quote:9. Don't troll and don't be a dick. View this thread to understand what we consider trolling so that you don't get banned.

Quote:10. Player-Hater Troll
Even though he only has a couple of dozen posts to his name--most of them lame, noob comments and questions--Player-Hater Troll still sees fit to zero in on the most senior, respected members of the forum, and abruptly call them out on their "phoniness" or "stupidity." To make matters worse, he himself has demonstrated zero knowledge of game, women, or even life.



11. Junk-Thread Starter Troll / Played-Out Thread Troll (Subtle Troll)
Repeatedly starts new threads--invariably of the lowest order--about well-worn and obnoxious, or simply irrelevant and so-the-fuck-what, topics. The forum's two (very) effective search functions are meaningless to this guy, because the urgency of assuring us, for the 2,000th time, that money or looks trump game simply renders them irrelevant. This is a difficult troll to smoke out, since he often cloaks himself behind the plausible excuse of being a newb--and because just starting a thread on an old, or simply uninteresting, topic doesn't necessarily rise to the level of trolling. But, some combination of: poor grammar, a strain of game-denial, a ridiculously low post-count, or excessively personal revelations without a request for advice (especially when no one knows or cares about them yet), is often a tell-tale symptom.

Those aren't your posts.

Post: #27

I like Ali-B. He has a bunch of good info- time re-frame, confrontational confidence, etc etc. I don't doubt he has his meltdowns, but its fairly obvious when its good and bad (but humorously trolling) advice. Just let it go...

Post: #28

No their not, thus them being in quotes. Just trying to help you understand the rules here. Read pirates post also. May also be helpful.

Post: #29

(06-07-2013 11:38 AM)soup Wrote:  That's good. Why don't you post some your best stuff here?

His entire DR thread?

Post: #30

(06-07-2013 12:03 PM)RioNomad Wrote:  

(06-07-2013 11:38 AM)soup Wrote:  That's good. Why don't you post some your best stuff here?

His entire DR thread?

That only had 110K+ views. Probably not good enough for soup. We need to keep digging to find something better.

Post: #31

(06-07-2013 12:03 PM)RioNomad Wrote:  

(06-07-2013 11:38 AM)soup Wrote:  That's good. Why don't you post some your best stuff here?

His entire DR thread?

His

Almost got fired thread

Intervention thread

What do you guys think about me thread

Post: #32

Don't forget the newly recently posted Blackout Game thread.

Post: #33

I didn't realize my posts weren't helping soup.

Soup, tell me where you need help in game, style, travel, finance, and I'll try to tailor some posts to help you out. After all, this is what we're all here for. If there's any other members that aren't helping you in every single post, start a thread on them so they'll be aware.

Post: #34

I was disappointed that this thread never got off the ground.

/thread-18583-...#pid325116

Post: #35

(06-07-2013 12:26 PM)kickboxer Wrote:  I was disappointed that this thread never got off the ground.

/thread-18583-...#pid325116

That was my bad. Ran outta of funds for a couple months. Came back from Philly and made up in bangs before going back on the road. Can't win them all.

Post: #36

Not sure if the thread is serious, but if you've got an issue with the Ali, there's always an ignore list. Starting a thread on this seems a bit much - could have just tossed it in with the thread about senior members trolling.

Beyond All Seas

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling

Post: #37

Post: #38

(06-07-2013 12:03 PM)RioNomad Wrote:  

(06-07-2013 11:38 AM)soup Wrote:  That's good. Why don't you post some your best stuff here?

His entire DR thread?

Besides of providing hours of entertainment at work, that thread introduced me to coconut water. That alone is worth it's weight in gold.

Post: #39

This is better.

Now I remember the good Ali-b and not just the trolling guy. Keep them coming.

Post: #40

I wasn't around for these threads, but after searching I liked what I saw:

/thread-23387.html (good info for helping out his fellow veterans)

And both of these launched interesting stories/discussion:

/thread-11630.html

/thread-3450-page-3.html

Post: #41

Divorco started this thread but it is about Ali in DC. As a local guy I like to hear about an outsiders experience in my territory.

/thread-22873.html

Post: #42

There's no doubt Ali likes a good troll, but I think it shouldn't be taken too seriously.

If you're used to an environment where guys banter all day long, then this stuff goes over your head.

Because when I was growing up as soon as I showed any offence or weakness to trolling, my friends would troll me ten times harder.

I don't think we need to resort to Jezebel style singling out on here on the forum.

If there's an issue, address man to man via pm or simply hit ignore.

Post: #43

Aliblahba is always funny. There's value in funny.

Post: #44

Soup, if this isn't a hate thread then what exactly is it? You can't say it's not a hate thread and then just go off saying how he's a troll and adds no value to the forum.

I dig Ali's posts. While I don't always agree 100% with what he says all the time, he usually gives me a good laugh. I think that most cats that don't like him are mainly too sensitive. 90% of the time he's just fucking around (Or maybe not, but either way, learn to take some criticism).

Post: #45

(06-07-2013 12:03 PM)RioNomad Wrote:  His entire DR thread?

I read that entire thread the other day, and all I recall Ali writing about was getting robbed in broad daylight, banging semipros, and drinking coconut water. It seemed like elmech and later fisto were the ones banging normal girls.

But Ali does throw zingers into threads that tend to be pretty funny. IMO that's where his value lies.

Post: #46

(06-07-2013 04:09 AM)soup Wrote:  This is not a hate thread.

Ali has been dropping lots of tension on posts lately. I hope it's not a troll thing.

Let's hi-light the best best of Alibaba here.

I remember having a good feeling about alibaba when I first got in to this forum. Now he's attacking a lot. Why?

You know, for a forum that professes masculinity as its pinnacle of what we all strive for, I can't help but wonder why quite a few members stir up unnecessary drama. I mean, I guess our estrogen has to come out somewhere I suppose.

Post: #47

(06-07-2013 07:30 PM)Captain Ahab Wrote:  

(06-07-2013 04:09 AM)soup Wrote:  This is not a hate thread.

Ali has been dropping lots of tension on posts lately. I hope it's not a troll thing.

Let's hi-light the best best of Alibaba here.

I remember having a good feeling about alibaba when I first got in to this forum. Now he's attacking a lot. Why?

You know, for a forum that professes masculinity as its pinnacle of what we all strive for, I can't help but wonder why quite a few members stir up unnecessary drama. I mean, I guess our estrogen has to come out somewhere I suppose.

I'm detuned here. I'm beta on the forum so I don't get banned.

Other members have asked for a anything goes shit talk lounge of sorts or subforum? Not that it's such a good idea but it may help younger dudes here grow some thicker skin.

Post: #48

I gotta meet with 2 members tomorrow. If I don't bestow great knowledge on them they will out me as a troll. The meeting starts at noon. High noon.

Blackout game professor.

Post: #49

A shit talking thread would be fun. Ive got lots of stuff to say but im at 40% warning level and might get perma banned if i dont watch myself

Post: #50

(06-07-2013 08:28 PM)el mechanico Wrote:  

(06-07-2013 07:30 PM)Captain Ahab Wrote:  

(06-07-2013 04:09 AM)soup Wrote:  This is not a hate thread.

Ali has been dropping lots of tension on posts lately. I hope it's not a troll thing.

Let's hi-light the best best of Alibaba here.

I remember having a good feeling about alibaba when I first got in to this forum. Now he's attacking a lot. Why?

You know, for a forum that professes masculinity as its pinnacle of what we all strive for, I can't help but wonder why quite a few members stir up unnecessary drama. I mean, I guess our estrogen has to come out somewhere I suppose.

I'm detuned here. I'm beta on the forum so I don't get banned.

Other members have asked for a anything goes shit talk lounge of sorts or subforum? Not that it's such a good idea but it may help younger dudes here grow some thicker skin.

The problem with an "anything goes" shit-talking subforum is that those type of subforums always get out of hand.

For example, there used to be an "Off-Topic: Bareknuckle Dicussion" subforum on Sherdog.com, but they eventually discontinued it because people where getting too riled up and bringing their "feuds" to the regular part of the forum.