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Subject: The state of New Mombasa.
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Hi there, I just wanted to say a few things about the New Mombasa forum (Halo 2). I really hope this doesn't cause anyone offence, I'm just saying how I feel.

It is in my view that as of recently, New Mombasa has gone sour. No longer can anyone make a good thread there without (it seems) some idiots Flaming and/or Spamming. And without causing offence, the people doing it are obviously quite young and don't even bother to read or respect the rules. I consider myself an 'older' member in the sense that I'm 18, and I really enjoy coming here (to chat about things, and just generally take part). Now, I've nothing against talking to younger members on here (some of them have cool ideas etc), but I've noticed that there's not many people on here I can converse with (talk to) on a more mature level (that is of any age).
But, the main reason I've decided to make this thread is because of this. In the weekly update thread by Frankie (which is in the Underground Forum), he very recently posted on page 13 saying the following....

Posted by: Frankie (Bungie.net's Content Monkey)
Halo 2 comes out on Nov. 9th or Nov. 11th for the UK. It does NOT come out on Aug 24th. You know what does come out on Aug. 24th? Some OXM special which does NOT, and I repeat does NOT have a Halo 2 demo on it. No clue how that rumor gained so much momentum. But to reiterate, Halo 2 comes out Nov. 9th or Nov.11th for the UK.


Sigh.







Straight after he posted on this, It was pointed out to me by ash55 and I posted a thread about it in New Mombasa. To my surprise (and a few of the Moderator's), people actually started saying "I don't believe him", "he's denying that ilovebees has anything to do with it", and best of all, "he's not a real Bungie employee"!! If people don't believe the Facts they are given, then in my opinion (and for the sake of the forum), the rules need to get a lot stricter. And I'm also a bit tired of seeing the same threads getting re-made all the time (not even once a week/month, in some cases it can be up to 5 threads a day on the same thing).

I'm having a bit of a rant I know, but it's only because I REALLY enjoy coming here and it's what is on my mind. Tell me what you people think and maybe even suggest some way/s of making it better; does anyone fully agree with me or some of the things I have to say, or maybe you disagree with me?

Thank's for taking the time to read this thread anyway, I'd love to have some feedback :)


- JAY132

[Edited on 8/4/2004 8:59:14 PM]

  • 08.04.2004 8:18 PM PDT

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I fully agree with you dude, New Mombasa's gone down majorly not to mention some of the prats lurking round waiting to ruin a thread. I just find the Frankie thing funny in the fact some people can't accept that they are wrong, ne way those are my thoughts on the subject.

[Edited on 8/4/2004 8:29:34 PM]

  • 08.04.2004 8:24 PM PDT

yeah i also agree. i have to stay out of there now otherwise i get really really angry

  • 08.04.2004 8:54 PM PDT

SB-117

Totally agree. I know that if you see a stupid thread you should ignore it but it really frustrates me that a lot of cool threads are being crushed by the pointless ones. Its a real shame but there's nothing really that we can do about it.

  • 08.04.2004 9:00 PM PDT

yoo•zel- ('yoo-zhul): slang: vb.

Officium quod Fidelitas.

Don't worry Jay, we feel the same way sometimes. New Mombasa seems pretty sad sometimes, people can't even have a conversation. And that's just horrible because it stops people that enjoy the forums (like yourself) stay away from places like Bungie.net. Sure people can think what they want, but when the facts are their, they want to hear the best option and block out even the truth. So I guess we'll have to put up with it for now.

  • 08.04.2004 9:05 PM PDT
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Yeah we all agree, but the fact is its up to the mods or bungie employes to deal with the mess. I have an idea! (light bulb turns on.) Get more mods, make things stricter, Ban the MOFO's. It's insane trying to put up with the freakin "KIDS". God it almost feels as if bungie and mods arent doing anything about it. I know you guys are working hard but it's so bad we can't see any good in that forum. What a waste.

[Edited on 8/4/2004 9:19:13 PM]

  • 08.04.2004 9:06 PM PDT

I know, talking about Halo 2 is one my favorite things to do.

  • 08.04.2004 9:18 PM PDT
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I think that most the people in New Mombasa have lost sight of what the forum is for. I feel sorry for new guys who join and come into New Mombase with a genuine question only to be attacked. Sure the question may have been brought up and answered many times before but isn't what the forums are for.

  • 08.04.2004 9:18 PM PDT
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Posted by: Masterchief1790
I know, talking about Halo 2 is one my favorite things to do.


And the same here man, it helps build up the excitement etc.

  • 08.04.2004 9:20 PM PDT

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Posted by: JAY132
Posted by: Masterchief1790
I know, talking about Halo 2 is one my favorite things to do.


And the same here man, it helps build up the excitement etc.

Agreed

  • 08.04.2004 9:25 PM PDT
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Posted by: JAY132
Posted by: Masterchief1790
I know, talking about Halo 2 is one my favorite things to do.


And the same here man, it helps build up the excitement etc.

Agreed

Super agreed

  • 08.04.2004 9:26 PM PDT

I think im going to make my forum in my Chapter just for Halo 2 so that ppl can come to the NEW New Mombasa

  • 08.04.2004 9:32 PM PDT
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No sane man dares tread in New Mombasa, for it haveth the lowest signale to noiseth ratio of all the forums.

  • 08.04.2004 9:57 PM PDT

yeah

  • 08.04.2004 10:01 PM PDT
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Agreed, Jay. New Mombasa, when I joined, was very clean and, well, unspammified. And the ignorance about the I love bees shootdown by Frankie is ridiculous. Some people even went so far as to say that someone else was using Frankie's name/avatar, and equally idiotic things. Hopefully the spam will die down with the passing of August 24th, and when the mods get the "new powers" that I've heard so much about, new powers that will help us forget the spam infection.

I found a post by goweb about new powers, in case no one knew what the heck I was talking about.

Posted by: goweb (in another thread)
We won't need backup when we get our new toys. Then spammers will be stopped before they can cause too much of a problem.


[Edited on 8/5/2004 7:14:09 AM]

  • 08.04.2004 10:47 PM PDT

The rules ARE stricter now. We will immediately delete or lock any post that questions the authenticity of Frankie's statement.

  • 08.05.2004 2:38 AM PDT
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That's only going to make them give their next threads an unsuspicious title so it will take longer to lock it.

  • 08.05.2004 7:09 AM PDT

- Mike

i love this forumn! you know why? becuase here you never see Spam or flamming. its allways peaceful! i think becuase older or more mature members come here! if your new to bungie you probably are not interested in Seventh Column your interested in HALO 2 and I love Bees! that why i like this place!

  • 08.05.2004 11:18 AM PDT
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Yes, this is so much more of a calmer forum than *cough*Mombasa*cough*. This thread would be full of flaming anywhere else.

"Shut the -blam!- up!"

"No, you shut up, you -blam!-tard!''

It's kinda funny.

  • 08.05.2004 12:08 PM PDT

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That's only going to make them give their next threads an unsuspicious title so it will take longer to lock it.

[color=white]What else can we do when we run into those kinds of things but message the mods and not respond to them ourselves. Treat it like spam, in other words?[/color]

  • 08.05.2004 12:14 PM PDT
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Hear Hear. We need a Secret Society/ Forum for folks who would like to discuss Halo 2 in a calm, mature manner without being bothered. Maybe it will be a little better once school is back in session, at least as far as the American kids go. And as an American, I can say they're probably the worst.

  • 08.05.2004 1:12 PM PDT
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Let's hope that Achronos' plan is somthing like this!


  • 08.05.2004 1:19 PM PDT
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You don't see very many people from New Mombasa come to the flood, or septagon.

I visit there, and many replies are "wtf, u stupid -blam!- ur wrong"

  • 08.05.2004 2:01 PM PDT

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Posted by: Masterchief1790
I think im going to make my forum in my Chapter just for Halo 2 so that ppl can come to the NEW New Mombasa


I'm with ya 100% of the way on that one

  • 08.05.2004 11:44 PM PDT

I think the problem is the folks in new mombasa are so infatualted with halo 2, that they want to converse about it on every level. They don't listen to anyone, because they all think that they are the biggest fan, and the best halo player. They will ignore facts because of their addiction to halo 2. Thats one of the reasons people think frankie is lying. They cant accept the fact that they have to wait 3 months to get what they have been talking about 24/7. People will post the same thing over and over again, because they want to be noticed, and they want to show that they have a superior knowledge of Halo 2. People are so annoyed when someone tests their knowledge that they flame the person. Another superiority trick. Whenever i post in new mombasa, i have to say "Please dont flame me".

To be honest, so many people flood their wants and needs into the New Mombasa forum, that i dont evem know whats been covered on not. I have to say " Dont flame me if there already is a thread like this".

People also want their thread to be noticed, but it get shrouded by everyone elses threads, so they make another one. And they will put it in caps lock to make you notice it. Thats another reason people flame. Frustration.

my hands hurt.

  • 08.06.2004 12:47 AM PDT

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