Joke / Photoshopped screen shots... Enough is Enough! - Page 2

AVGWarhawk · 02-02-10, 12:00 PM

So there is no yellow submarine?

The General · 02-02-10, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

+1 (I Think)

Anyway, 2 things I don't like on forums. First is a lack of humour (or sense of humour from members) the second is Forum Police trying to tell others what to do.

Subsim has always been a comical place to be around and long may it continue.

Amen to this

Lol, oops! I was kind of joking there GoldenRivet but thanks for re-posting.

tater · 02-02-10, 12:05 PM

If you really care, I have no idea what to say. You list threads where anyone would see it was fake.

Forcing them into a [humor] thread defeats the entire purpose.

Great community if the rule becomes that you'll get banned by the thought police if you don't explain (and hence ruin) jokes.

Seriously, lighten up.

Adriatico · 02-02-10, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

+1 (I Think)

... the second is Forum Police trying to tell others what to do.

20 days before SHV goes to printing, packing and distribution - people haven't seen:
- simulation gameplay
- rough sea weather
- dynamic shadows
...etc.

Just "police warnings" to stop asking for it !?

And you expect people to treat this SHV expectation seriously ?

Please, ask Ubi to disclose to public their "secret weapons" and to get serious in marketing presentations... and I'll be the first one to get serious.

onelifecrisis · 02-02-10, 12:08 PM

Who said anything about banning?

pythos · 02-02-10, 12:10 PM

What happened to the wonderful sense of humor that used to infect this site?

This is pathetic.

People are blowing off some steam from the tremendous disappointment of what has happened with SH5. Once again it seems UBI is rushing, and have cut MUCH content.

Then to top it off the put this DRM thing which to me is inane.

Ubi is continually putting holes into what seemed like a very promising game.

Now back on topic. Lighten up GR and all those doing plus ones.

This is only a game, and someone making jokes about it is not the end of the world.

tater · 02-02-10, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

Who said anything about banning?

OP did. Said the brig was the LEAST that should happen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

IMHO... should in the very least be a BRIG WORTHY OFFENSE.

Any sanction would be idiotic. The entire OP premise is silly.

tater

onelifecrisis · 02-02-10, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tater

OP did. Said the brig was the LEAST that should happen.

Any sanction would be idiotic. The entire OP premise is silly.

tater

So he did! I missed that the first time. No, I agree, it shouldn't be banable or brigable or anything like that. I didn't mean to +1 that bit. But I agree with the sentiment. No joke is funny when you've heard it six times already. I've already stopped clicking on threads that say "new screenshot" which means I'll likely miss any actual updates that get posted.

Boris · 02-02-10, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

this one indicates that Silent Hunter 6 is already in beta testing (great gag) and we know better... but a newbie or prospective new member might not know better

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=161173

this one claims to be a new in game screenshot

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=161155

this one... claims to be the new user interface screenshot

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=161176

Thanks for reposting GR!

Personally I'm happy about these little spots of humour in an otherwise violently negative climate here.

I'm glad some members have decided to tackle the issues with humour unstead of bitching and moaning. They shed much better light on subsim than the otherwise negative current norm.

GoldenRivet · 02-02-10, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tater

OP did. Said the brig was the LEAST that should happen.

Any sanction would be idiotic. The entire OP premise is silly.

tater

Tater... never put words in my mouth especially when they are written in black & white for all to read. i called for nobody to be "banned".

there is a massive difference between a few days in the brig and a PERMABANN

just remember... subsim is supposed to be a helpful place.

if you are not part of the solution - you are clearly a part of the problem

Adriatico · 02-02-10, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

posting fake images - even as a joke - and passing them off through thread titles that indicate that it is REAL MATERIAL... IMHO... should in the very least be a BRIG WORTHY OFFENSE.

I have taken the liberty of creating a "Funny or Fake Pictures, screens and videos" thread.

I have taken a liberty to post freely my posts... even if it means ignoring your gift for creating "camps for WORTHY OFFENDERS"

Don't take it personally GR...

You should be more concerned with UBI attitude - rather then people laughing at it...

GoldenRivet · 02-02-10, 01:46 PM

i completely understand my friend.

its very annoying to see posts pop up that claim to be the genuine article and are not.

I expect to change nobody's mind about this issue.

you have the folks who wish to be helpful

and you have the folks who just want to cry wolf and cry foul every time new content comes out.

I think i have tried to be fairly balanced between the negative and positive posts, not really taking either side until a good, final version review is available.

i think it is the least we could all do.

but whatever, not everyone has the ability to give the benefit of the doubt.

Adriatico · 02-02-10, 01:55 PM

One has already escaped...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=161160

GoldenRivet · 02-02-10, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriatico

One has already escaped...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=161160

What does that have to do with this thread?

He didnt say

"Exciting new in game footage"

and THEN post the hitler video

conus00 · 02-02-10, 02:06 PM

Alright guys, I can't help to react here. I am the person responsible for the second screenshot. As I stated in my original post: "I apologize to all deceived. I thought when I stated in the post #1 "Silent Hunter 5: The Battle of Atlantic, RPG of the Year 2010." and that "I couldn't resist...." you would catch my drift..."
I do not feel bad about making the post in the first place because it was created as my way telling Ubisoft I do not appreciate the course the SHV is taking.
The photoshop was done intentionally with less skill tan I am capable of and I thought that the captioning was just dead give-away.

@all who understood or misunderstood but took the joke right: I have to create something with comical value to oppose all the SHV-bashing threads and deal with my own frustration about the project. Thanks!

@GoldenRivet: I understand your standpoint and some of the points you have made in post #1 but there are some statements I disagree with.
I understand that joke is funny the first time and gets annoying by repeating. If you noticed mine was the first thread on the subject and (I thought) I gave enough "pointers" to be recognized as a joke. I cannot be held responsible for another threads that followed my idea. I agree with you that the thread subject was misleading but, frankly, if it stated "joke" in the subject that would just destroy the punchline altogether.
My problem with your opening post is that it came across as THREAT rather than WARNING. There is no need to "pull the rank" here in Subsim community.
To quote you: "IMHO... should in the very least be a BRIG WORTHY OFFENSE" C'mon, mate where is your sense of humor?

Also "A random person is searching for information on Silent Hunter 5 and google directs him to Subsim Radio Room forums. he checks the place out and is excited by all of the "new" information. he goes into a thread
and comes to the conclusion "Wait a minute... this is not a helpful, thought provoking place to be... these guys are just a bunch of clowns."
he then searches elsewhere and ends up joining another forum.
potential new blood... GONE WITH THE WIND."
I have left the joke stand for only few hours before CLEARLY stated that it wasn't real. Any "potential members to be discouraged" were cut to bare minimum, if any. Ad as far as "joining another forum" goes. There are not too many on this subject and Subsim always have been (and stay) #1.

I will refrain from posting similar stuff in the future, though.

02-02-10, 12:00 PM	#16
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	So there is no yellow submarine? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-02-10, 12:08 PM	#20
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Who said anything about banning? __________________ Freedom of speech - priceless. For everything else there's Mastercard.

02-02-10, 01:46 PM	#27
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	i completely understand my friend. its very annoying to see posts pop up that claim to be the genuine article and are not. I expect to change nobody's mind about this issue. you have the folks who wish to be helpful and you have the folks who just want to cry wolf and cry foul every time new content comes out. I think i have tried to be fairly balanced between the negative and positive posts, not really taking either side until a good, final version review is available. i think it is the least we could all do. but whatever, not everyone has the ability to give the benefit of the doubt. __________________

02-02-10, 01:55 PM	#28
Adriatico Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: Periscope depth Posts: 860 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	One has already escaped... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=161160 __________________

02-02-10, 02:06 PM	#30
conus00 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: DB85 Posts: 804 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	Alright guys, I can't help to react here. I am the person responsible for the second screenshot. As I stated in my original post: "I apologize to all deceived. I thought when I stated in the post #1 "Silent Hunter 5: The Battle of Atlantic, RPG of the Year 2010." and that "I couldn't resist...." you would catch my drift..." I do not feel bad about making the post in the first place because it was created as my way telling Ubisoft I do not appreciate the course the SHV is taking. The photoshop was done intentionally with less skill tan I am capable of and I thought that the captioning was just dead give-away. @all who understood or misunderstood but took the joke right: I have to create something with comical value to oppose all the SHV-bashing threads and deal with my own frustration about the project. Thanks! @GoldenRivet: I understand your standpoint and some of the points you have made in post #1 but there are some statements I disagree with. I understand that joke is funny the first time and gets annoying by repeating. If you noticed mine was the first thread on the subject and (I thought) I gave enough "pointers" to be recognized as a joke. I cannot be held responsible for another threads that followed my idea. I agree with you that the thread subject was misleading but, frankly, if it stated "joke" in the subject that would just destroy the punchline altogether. My problem with your opening post is that it came across as THREAT rather than WARNING. There is no need to "pull the rank" here in Subsim community. To quote you: "IMHO... should in the very least be a BRIG WORTHY OFFENSE" C'mon, mate where is your sense of humor? Also "A random person is searching for information on Silent Hunter 5 and google directs him to Subsim Radio Room forums. he checks the place out and is excited by all of the "new" information. he goes into a thread and comes to the conclusion "Wait a minute... this is not a helpful, thought provoking place to be... these guys are just a bunch of clowns." he then searches elsewhere and ends up joining another forum. potential new blood... GONE WITH THE WIND." I have left the joke stand for only few hours before CLEARLY stated that it wasn't real. Any "potential members to be discouraged" were cut to bare minimum, if any. Ad as far as "joining another forum" goes. There are not too many on this subject and Subsim always have been (and stay) #1. I will refrain from posting similar stuff in the future, though. __________________

02-02-10, 12:05 PM	#18
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	If you really care, I have no idea what to say. You list threads where anyone would see it was fake. Forcing them into a [humor] thread defeats the entire purpose. Great community if the rule becomes that you'll get banned by the thought police if you don't explain (and hence ruin) jokes. Seriously, lighten up.

02-02-10, 12:10 PM	#21
pythos Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 834 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	What happened to the wonderful sense of humor that used to infect this site? This is pathetic. People are blowing off some steam from the tremendous disappointment of what has happened with SH5. Once again it seems UBI is rushing, and have cut MUCH content. Then to top it off the put this DRM thing which to me is inane. Ubi is continually putting holes into what seemed like a very promising game. Now back on topic. Lighten up GR and all those doing plus ones. This is only a game, and someone making jokes about it is not the end of the world.