Maybe I'm losing it in my old age, but I miss the old ATOT

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Red Dawn

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If Perknose didn't spend all the time he'd spent here over the last ten years, the forums would very likely have been shut down.
No, that's not even close to being true. Now Harvey on the other hand, well he's done more for these forums than any of you outside of the staff will ever realize.
 

BoomerD

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No, that's not even close to being true. Now Harvey on the other hand, well he's done more for these forums than any of you outside of the staff will ever realize.

While I'm sure that's true, many of us realize Harvey is a "behind the scenes" workhorse...and appreciate the work he does.
 

Crono

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i've also noticed that people are less friendlier and provide less useful answers, they all act like a caveman now. same thing i have noticed on comments sections on news sites, snarky trolls trying making rude comments

Not so long ago (though it's ages ago in internet time) people referred to "netiquette".

Now it's all about not being a big enough ass that you get banned. i.e. the way things are now on forums you get rewarded with attention if you can troll effectively. Intelligent arguments, helpful posts, and insightful comments are still valued, but not so much as wisecracks and tasteless imagery are increasingly bartered commodities.

I wouldn't say these forums are dying by any means, but the golden age has waned. Social networking is far more accessible to most people, and many of the brightest of old ATOT have no time for this site.
 

BoomerD

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Not so long ago (though it's ages ago in internet time) people referred to "netiquette".

Now it's all about not being a big enough ass that you get banned. i.e. the way things are now on forums you get rewarded with attention if you can troll effectively. Intelligent arguments, helpful posts, and insightful comments are still valued, but not so much as wisecracks and tasteless imagery are increasingly bartered commodities.

I wouldn't say these forums are dying by any means, but the golden age has waned. Social networking is far more accessible to most people, and many of the brightest of old ATOT have no time for this site.

Fortunately, such behavior is generally only tolerated in the social forums, not in the "real forums" where the actual work is done...it's like clowning in the break room...but not in the factory. (except for the looney bin known as Video Cards and Graphics)
 

MagnusTheBrewer

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Fortunately, such behavior is generally only tolerated in the social forums, not in the "real forums" where the actual work is done...it's like clowning in the break room...but not in the factory. (except for the looney bin known as Video Cards and Graphics)

Guess that makes P&N the bathroom nobody ever cleans.
 

CZroe

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We need to make as many threads comparing the US to the rest of the world as we can during necky's departure. Not only can we finally have a discussion without him being almost literally every other post, it'll drive him CRAZY seeing us go on "unchecked." We also need to step up our game and make this place thrive in his absence. In a way, neckbeard may have just saved these forums.
 

DaWhim

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same here, i miss the traffic of this site the most.

we had a big group of night crew too
 

Wyndru

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The whole forum (in addition to ATOT) still seems fairly active to me. When I was younger and lurking it was mainly just for quickly coming in and checking hardware topics, then in college it was the programming forum. When I had a piece of shit car, it was the garage forum, and when I was trying to get laid, it was health and fitness. Now that I'm settled down, it's pc gaming and off topic. The only place I haven't ever really ventured into is P&N.

Although I'm a newer member here, I've enjoyed my stay, I almost always get a response for my questions, and OT keeps me occupied at work. It works for me.

02-21-2008, 01:48 AM

ATOT wasn't quite as good after that.
He just stopped posting at 70k posts or was he banned?
 
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MotF Bane

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No, that's not even close to being true. Now Harvey on the other hand, well he's done more for these forums than any of you outside of the staff will ever realize.

He just occasionally explodes in P&N. Well, everyone has to use the bathroom.
 

Wanescotting

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I dunno...ATOT does "feel" different (I had a different user name, forgot password, etc) from "the good ole days".
 

Kirby

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If Perknose didn't spend all the time he'd spent here over the last ten years, the forums would very likely have been shut down. I dont' think most people realize the effort that goes into the moderation, especially from the "super mods". Mods aren't perfect but they do a job that is very under-appreciated.

I imagine some do. :hmm:
 
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