renhoek wrote:most other websites don't ask people to join fads either
Definitely not.
Seriously though, why are some people acting like fads are a bad thing? We're all here and most of us share common interests, whatever those may be, and we're each individuals who are (or at least should be) getting something pleasant out of this place. If a particular thing doesn't interest you, move on. If it does? Great! Now things are a little bit brighter because of that. We're a community. We give and take. Not everything is for everyone, but everything IS for someone.
Also given that you said
renhoek wrote:most of you
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If "most" of us aren't people that you find "better" then does that not imply that YOU'RE the odd one out? Sorry if I'm interpreting that wrong but unless you're going to include yourself in these "fads" that you appear to be against, when "most" of us are enjoying them... that seems like the conflict of interest is on you.
It's tough because of the type of community that we are, but maybe the path of changes around here is clashing with something in your mind. Good luck finding a solution for yourself on that, ren. I can't tell you what exactly your issue with things is, or what you can or will do to try and change that. You're a significant member here so I'm sure you'll be able to... see a more positive side of this place (?) soon. It's been years, we've definitely seen worse :P
I hate to be cliche, but be that positive side. You've been doing a good job of that from what I can see. DEEP COLO X was frickin great, and man are a lot of people looking forward to the Bomberman re-creation. Sure they may not be the same "type of thing" as, say, Beating The Dead Horse, but they're both parts of this community that have gained interest and appreciation. Maybe you didn't see this yourself (which is only natural since you created them) but damn as much as I enjoyed the dead horse jokes, the cool stuff you've made stays with me, and others as well I'm sure.
renhoek wrote:no better than the sites you make fun of.
I make fun of myself more than anything
Damnit I can never seem to be better than the guy
I swear I've tried everything
And yet
Here I am
Never able to outdo that bastard