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Subject: Bungie Community Wednesdays #1

"I'm uncomfortable."
-True Underdog
Young Grasshopper of The Year: ChorrizoTapatio 2012

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Hello, community! Tired of the gaps of darkness between Monday and Friday? Breaking-in articles and random gold septagons not filling your hunger for communty activity? Well, we have something to satisfy your hunger! Welcome to the first installment of Bungie Community Wednesdays.

Community Thread Spotlight:
This week one thread really caught my attention. I present to you: Breaking In: The Community Forum

This week Helveck personifiied the community forum in a way that would make DeeJ proud by giving us a breaking in article for the septagon itself. Nice job, Helveck!

Chapter Spotlight:
This week we scavengend through the classifieds to find you all an interesting group to be part of. We give you, The Breakdown. We hand-picked this group from the classifieds forum becaus their ad caught our attention. Want your thread highlighted? Create a thread in the classifieds and your group may get a spotlight of its own next week!

Community Reflection:
Here is something we would like to make a weekly tradition. We would like for one member from the communty create an article for us that reflects their time here on bungie.net. This week we have chosen a full time ninja and part time cowboy. Tell em', Brycipoo.

Well apparently since I sent this idea to Chorrizo he wanted me to do the first one. Apparently he wants to me to go into my time on bnet and what it has meant to me and such. Well, I'm going to do my best to keep as many lame/stupid jokes out of this as possible. But if you do seem some, just bare with me and continue reading.

Well first I guess I will just start with going through my history of Bungie.net. Though I don't really think of my self as an "old member" I will do my best to talk about the history I do have. When I first started out I was mainly posting in game forums and the flood. I would post one of these very old threads of mine but I don't have any really old ones saved.

But yeah, I will post a thread that is still one of my favorites to this day "Who is the Best Looking Forum Ninja?". Honestly I have absolutely no idea why that thread even popped in my head, but it was very entertaining. But it really doesn't have anything to do with how I really got "in" the community.

By being "in" the community I mean really getting involved and working/playing with other members. My first step into being "in" the community was when I joined the community carnage group when Tom T was starting it up again. I remember playing in the first couple "testing game nights" where they were testing maps/games to play for the community carnages.

This was actually the first time I ever started playing with members from Bungie.net on Xbox Live. Then later I took it a step further by even running a game testing night by my self. It was really cool actually, getting to know the community by testing maps for 4 hours straight (With 90% of them being completely terrible).It was really the first time that I really started feeling "part" of the community.

Not only that but it is actually where I met some really cool members. Like Stealthsniper, contrary to popular belief is actually a pretty cool guy. Also, Tom will probably never let me live this down... but when I first played with him the whole time I was thinking "OHMYGOSH I'M ACTUALLY PLAYING WITH TOM T!!!!" of course I never expressed this to him. I wasn't planning on it either....

Well after a while I went from being into the community carnages into looking for other ways to help out in the community. I ended up getting a gig being an interviewer for The Community Joes. It was a pretty good job actually, I had a blast doing it. I also earned a lot of respect for Primo84. I did interviews for them for a while until Clone outcast got really busy and stopped having time for it. (obviously now someone else has taken over and it is up and running again)

After that I helped a rather good friend of mine Commanderp.. err I mean Commander GX with "The Weekly Review". For the first time in all these years I will finally announce what I actually did... I was the interviewer. Not really much of a surprise especially since the last one we did was me interviewing my self. Though apparently it is impossible to fine with the search bar or with google.

After that I created the "Bungie.net Members list thread" which became a lot more popular than I expected. The ironic thing is it was one of the threads I have put the least amount of thought into before hand. I also will admit, other then being neat to look at, it is rather stupid/pointless.

Then now, I am currently doing this, rambling on about my experiences hoping to make people actually intrigued by me. But now, it is time for me to rage about some stuff I hate about Bungie.net.

One of the things I noticed is the threads that become the most popular are stupid/kind-of-funny. But threads people actually put a lot of thought into get maybe 10 replies then die into the abyss of stupidity. I swear over the years I have seen a lot of really good well thought out threads die with a lot less attention then they deserve. A lot of these threads being created by none other than spawn.

While I'm just rambling and going into random topics I think I will talk about one of my favorite thing son Bungie.net. That is how a lot of people on here have the same taste in music as a I do. I'm really into bands like Thrice, O'Brother, and Moving Mountains. While most people I know IRL are not into the music and even say things like "I don't care about meanings behind songs" it is really frustrating. I can't stand people who are so immature in their music taste where all they want is cool beats and catchy tunes.But on here I have found many people who have the same type of music taste I do, and it really nice knowing not everyone has terrible taste in music.

Now for you faithful readers who have read everything to this point I thank you, and to those who just skipped to this point I thank you for pretending like you did read it. But before I go I want to ask you the community one question What is something you and the community have in common that your real life friends don't?

Shout Outs: Phoenix1710, Mass Craziness, ALI217, and.. uh.. Consol embu Though he hasn't played with me on Xbox Live in a long time. *glares*


Community Q&A:
For the last section of our program we'd like to get some input from you, the community. We are going to drop these questions for you to answer and the best ones will be selected for next week's issue. Think of this as a sort of Community reverse mail sack. Have at it.

How would you describe the members of our community?

What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?

What was your favorite part of last week's mail sack?

If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?

What keeps you coming back to b.net?

Who's your favorite member here on b.net?

What would your avatar be if you were a forum ninja?

If you could have any colored text what would it be and why?

If you could change one thing about the mail sack what would it be?


That concludes the first edition of our Bungie Community Wednesdays, we really hope you enjoyed it. If you have any suggestions on how we could improve these, please leave a resonse here or PM me and we will work on it.




[Edited on 10.24.2012 4:30 PM PDT]

  • 10.24.2012 4:02 PM PDT
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My suggestion to you is that this whole idea is completely pointless and serves only to glorify the back alley dick-waving contest that comprises a lot of the community forum, and should be discarded.

  • 10.24.2012 4:11 PM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten

Come on Deej gets payed to do this already

  • 10.24.2012 4:13 PM PDT

Progo, Shrew, Chryso, all are the same.


Posted by: Anonymous101
My suggestion to you is that this whole idea is completely pointless and serves only to glorify the back alley dick-waving contest that comprises a lot of the community forum, and should be discarded.

no need for profanity.
OT I don't see the fun in this either. Neat thing, but unless it's bungie-hosted it's just dust in the wind.

  • 10.24.2012 4:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: PermeableProgo
no need for profanity.
OT I don't see the fun in this either. Neat thing, but unless it's bungie-hosted it's just dust in the wind.
Sorry, just saying it like it is.

  • 10.24.2012 4:15 PM PDT

"I'm uncomfortable."
-True Underdog
Young Grasshopper of The Year: ChorrizoTapatio 2012

A little bit of sausage, a little bit of hot sauce, a whole lot of awesome. Have a question? Ask me!
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Posted by: spartain ken 15
Come on Deej gets payed to do this already

That's not very constructive criticism, Ken.

Well, I tried my best. If no one likes this then back to the drawing boards.

[Edited on 10.24.2012 4:22 PM PDT]

  • 10.24.2012 4:16 PM PDT

Reporting for duty

Hot topic inbound

  • 10.24.2012 4:25 PM PDT

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Steam username: TopWargamer
To look up my Halo stats...search for the gamertag TopWargamer.
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One does not simply get rid of TopWargamer so easily.
You know this to be true.
ALL HAIL GABEN


Posted by: ChorrizoTapatio

Posted by: spartain ken 15
Come on Deej gets payed to do this already

That's not very constructive criticism, Ken.

Well, I tried my best. If no one likes this then back to the drawing boards.

I like it.

  • 10.24.2012 4:30 PM PDT
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Join KOTOR!

I intend to live forever, or die trying.

Posted by: Anonymous101
My suggestion to you is that this whole idea is completely pointless and serves only to glorify the back alley dick-waving contest that comprises a lot of the community forum, and should be discarded.


My suggestion to you is stop being so butt hurt over something as trivial as the internet.

  • 10.24.2012 4:39 PM PDT

Hello! I'm Bunie.net's resident medical student (hell i'm sure there are more but I'm the only one who openly declares it!) I love my emblem, and I am periodically active.
I have a Twitter

What an excellent idea! No really guys, fantastic idea, so proud of you lot!

How would you describe the members of our community?
Passionate! Potentially a little nerdy - but we're okay with that right?

What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?
Honestly? I like them, but I don't follow them religiously.
What was your favorite part of last week's mail sack?

If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?
I'd make a freaking quote notifier!
What keeps you coming back to b.net?
The community, you guys, I miss you when i'm away for too long!

Who's your favorite member here on b.net?
Homeboyd <3
What would your avatar be if you were a forum ninja?
Same!
If you could have any colored text what would it be and why?
Green, because I like green!
If you could change one thing about the mail sack what would it be?

  • 10.24.2012 4:44 PM PDT
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Posted by: Capt Molo
My suggestion to you is stop being so butt hurt over something as trivial as the internet.
I'm the one who's butthurt?

  • 10.24.2012 4:46 PM PDT

We miss you Logan.
Ask any question. I'll help with anything on site or off.


Posted by: Anonymous101
Posted by: Capt Molo
My suggestion to you is stop being so butt hurt over something as trivial as the internet.
I'm the one who's butthurt?


You guys should really calm down. It's not that big of a deal.

  • 10.24.2012 5:00 PM PDT

HFCS verb \hiff-cix\
1 a: The act of using the Unleash Ninjas button, and performing a moderation act.

I just thought that we should have a Wednesday event.

Anyways, I'll answer a question:

What would your avatar be if you were a forum ninja?

Something in this format. With these guys on three of the boxes, with the Webmaster on the last box.

Too complicated? Probably.

If anyone would be willing to make a picture like the one I'm describing, I would be very thankful.

  • 10.24.2012 5:17 PM PDT

"I'm uncomfortable."
-True Underdog
Young Grasshopper of The Year: ChorrizoTapatio 2012

A little bit of sausage, a little bit of hot sauce, a whole lot of awesome. Have a question? Ask me!
Chapter


Posted by: Anonymous101
My suggestion to you is that this whole idea is completely pointless and serves only to glorify the back alley dick-waving contest that comprises a lot of the community forum, and should be discarded.

Well friend, this isn't about me. It also isn't about you. It's about us, the community. We are just trying to mix things up and entertain some people. You don't have to like it. If you don't, I don't mind. That's like, your opinion man. There will be some that enjoy this so we'll press on and hopefully it will continue to get better. If that doesn't sound good, don't read it. I don't want you to.

  • 10.24.2012 5:40 PM PDT

"If things start happening, don't worry, don't stew, just go right along and you'll start happening too."
Posted by: Recon Number 54
You have no idea how revolting I can be.


DeeJ's Challenge

I really enjoyed this and I think it is a great idea that you guys want to do a Wednesday event. Overall, it could use some work (it was a little dry for me) but is the pilot of any TV show the best episode? No. I wish you guys luck with this and can't wait to see where it goes.

What would your avatar be if you were a forum ninja?You think I'd be obvious but this is what it would be.

  • 10.24.2012 6:24 PM PDT

@spaboolly

How would you describe the members of our community?
They are pretty cool, but not as cool as Tom T.

What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?
Needs moar Tom T.

What was your favorite part of last week's mail sack?
The part with Tom T! Or was that two weeks ago?

If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?
Make Tom T a ninja again.

What keeps you coming back to b.net?
Have you seen Tom's biceps?!

Who's your favorite member here on b.net?
>__> Please....

What would your avatar be if you were a forum ninja?
A bright white Marathon symbol on a dark blue background.

If you could have any colored text what would it be and why?
The color of Tom's eyes.

If you could change one thing about the mail sack what would it be?
See above.

  • 10.24.2012 6:30 PM PDT

Not creepy at all.
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  • 10.24.2012 6:34 PM PDT
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The End

‘The conscious is cancerous if allowed to linger’

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

OHMYGOSH I'M ACTUALLY TOM T!!!!

  • 10.24.2012 6:44 PM PDT
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R.I.P. DeathPimp. Never Ending Respect.

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I'm trying to become an '04, but it's not working too well."

Look at chorrizo! Good thread :)

<3

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This is just petty glorification of members and groups.

I know we're starved for new ideas here in the Community Forum, but this is just member praise for nothing. We need to just wait until Bungie's new game brings an influx of members.

  • 10.24.2012 6:48 PM PDT

I like being here because its a safe environment and no one will ever try to hurt me physically.

  • 10.24.2012 6:55 PM PDT

"I'm uncomfortable."
-True Underdog
Young Grasshopper of The Year: ChorrizoTapatio 2012

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Posted by: damad3
This is just petty glorification of members and groups.

I know we're starved for new ideas here in the Community Forum, but this is just member praise for nothing. We need to just wait until Bungie's new game brings an influx of members.

What's wrong with recognizing random members and groups in our community? I selected these members and groups, aside from Bryce, randomly. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

[Edited on 10.24.2012 7:23 PM PDT]

  • 10.24.2012 7:23 PM PDT

Posted by: FALSE R3ALITYx
Bricypoo's custom user title = Ultra Lame Thread Maker


Posted by: True Underdog
Only after we ban Bricypoo.

Which I was not volunteering for, Personally I find things like this to be a great way for the community to get to know each other. Before Commanderp was doing the weekly review which was also a great thing.

The problem is people can have a tendency to look at things as "popularity contests" when in reality they are meant to bring us closer together. The reason I even gave the idea of ramblings of members was so we could have more connections with other members.

Now while we are in this darkness is a great time for us to get to know other members and everything that is going on in the community.
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Posted by: damad3
This is just petty glorification of members and groups.

I know we're starved for new ideas here in the Community Forum, but this is just member praise for nothing. We need to just wait until Bungie's new game brings an influx of members.

What's wrong with recognizing random members and groups in our community? I selected these members and groups, aside from Bryce, randomly. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

  • 10.24.2012 7:29 PM PDT
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How could this have anything to do with elitism or popularity when Bricypoo's in it? :D

  • 10.24.2012 7:47 PM PDT

Perpetual Ninja in training.

"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe."

DMH

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Posted by: spartain ken 15
Come on Deej gets payed to do this already
shut your mouth you whiny ass -blam!-



good -blam!- my man, keep it going.

  • 10.24.2012 7:56 PM PDT

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