Are we slowly killing this forum - and perhaps our own hobby?

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Did I ever leave? Nope. AHA was formed basically because I was pissy at the ownership of this forum (at the time). I didn't pick up my toys and leave... I simply created a separate playground where I could enjoy the asshattery that was frowned upon here.

No?

True. You ARE a glutton for punishment, that's fore sure.
 
Sorry... it seems that visionik did put a lot of effort into this post, so feel free to continue discussing like it's a life or death situation. ;)


I'm not really sure it was a big deal to him either. It seemed like he's a hothead and flaming is his normal reaction. I didn't take any of it to be personal. And like I said... we don't always agree... I stand behind my statements/thoughts/etc, and he probably stands behind his. We can have civil discussions with people we don't agree with.


Okay... fine, that was a bit of a dig... but also serious. If he is for some reason worked up about it, give him more time to chill. He may also not want to chat, which is fine. I wish him the best on his projects.

DogP

Don't sweat it too much.

This is like a car accident.

You weren't at fault, but you accept some liability just because you were there.
 
Did I ever leave? Nope. AHA was formed basically because I was pissy at the ownership of this forum (at the time). I didn't pick up my toys and leave... I simply created a separate playground where I could enjoy the asshattery that was frowned upon here.

No?

http://www.aha-forums.com/index.php?wwwRedirect

Och, invite only.

I knew I was never one of the cool kids.

Even around the "uncool" kids I was at the bottom. :(
 
Yup... it all but eliminates the spammer issue that forums have to deal with. There is a list of approximately 10 or so people who aren't welcome... all the rest are welcome! All you have to do is register and put my name in when asked "who invited you"...

EDIT: Actually, the "DO NOT FLY" list is at 15... though the list is very old (and hasn't been added to in a long time). I'd venture to guess that most/all on the list aren't interested in our little corner of the internet anyway.
 
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I agree with the OP and his synopsis. I know several people over that years I actually became friends with on KLOV start to move away from it for the exact reason.. and they now are on Facebook the majority of the time. A lot more machines and parts are being sold on Facebook now and not offered up here on KLOV - and everyone who frequents this forum loses out because of it.

Two pieces of advice in regards to the "Drama" I have received from people still here and who have left:

1. Do not acknowledge the hate and drama. Simply dont respond and continue on.

2. Stop participating the the KLOV forums.

That said I still appreciate the knowledge and information found here myself.
 
I agree with the OP and his synopsis. I know several people over that years I actually became friends with on KLOV start to move away from it for the exact reason.. and they now are on Facebook the majority of the time. A lot more machines and parts are being sold on Facebook now and not offered up here on KLOV - and everyone who frequents this forum loses out because of it.

Two pieces of advice in regards to the "Drama" I have received from people still here and who have left:

1. Do not acknowledge the hate and drama. Simply dont respond and continue on.

2. Stop participating the the KLOV forums.

That said I still appreciate the knowledge and information found here myself.

Someone needs to get me up to speed on facebook. I'm part of a local group and that is how I get all of my "non-shippable" parts (aka monitors), but now I feel like I am missing out.
 
klov is all things to all people.

just bought a DK? welcome to klov.
selling overpriced multicades? welcome to klov.
fabricating highly-needed parts? welcome to klov.

it's a lot of noise, really.
but it's OUR TIME DOWN HERE.
That's all over the second we ride up Troy's bucket.

troys-bucket.jpg
 
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Best,

-Visionik

I didnt read the entire wall of text but just enough to respond with a moderation perspective.

The guy treated people here like an ass and broke forum rules. I couldn't care less if it were the Pope, he would receive an infraction for his behaviour. Now, you didnt see what caused this person to receive the whopper that temp banned him from here. Telling the moderators to fuck off and shove the fucking forum up their ass will most certainly earn you an infraction with a temp ban.

Just an FYI.

Tom
 
I didnt read the entire wall of text but just enough to respond with a moderation perspective.

The guy treated people here like an ass and broke forum rules. I couldn't care less if it were the Pope, he would receive an infraction for his behaviour. Now, you didnt see what caused this person to receive the whopper that temp banned him from here. Telling the moderators to fuck off and shove the fucking forum up their ass will most certainly earn you an infraction with a temp ban.

Just an FYI.

Tom

Sure it wasn't an April Fools joke? LOL
 
Between this and the article - "Donkey Kong's failing liver: What the death of the CRT display technology means for classic arcade machines".......
 
I do not do Facebook, so I will lose out when trying to sell items only here.

It is sad when people leave the forum or are kicked out.

I stay out of all the drama and try not to create any. i.e. Don't like a price, move along (No need to bash someone)

Just my 2 cents.
 
There are a lot of local groups (in my case Ohio managed by a guy here on KLOv), of course surrounding area/state groups (We have Indiana and PA as groups from what I know), there is an Arcade Exchange group, Ive also been invited to several others that operators still in the hobby use etc.. tons of groups

Arcade Exchange is not limited to a specific area but Ive found talking to people through that have invited me to other groups.

Like Zud I agree its sad... some people just cant handle the bashing and price policing. I do think it can be discouraging at times.

Someone needs to get me up to speed on facebook. I'm part of a local group and that is how I get all of my "non-shippable" parts (aka monitors), but now I feel like I am missing out.
 
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I do not do Facebook, so I will lose out when trying to sell items only here.

It is sad when people leave the forum or are kicked out.

I stay out of all the drama and try not to create any. i.e. Don't like a price, move along (No need to bash someone)

Just my 2 cents.

2 cents for your opinion is way out of line. Would that be considered price policing?
 
At the end of the day, I feel bad for Allelectronics. Yes, he was out of line with his reaction, but who hasn't gotten pissed and said something they've regretted? It's just that the whole thing's been immortalized so it's tough to walk it back.

I hope he knows that he has supporters here and comes back.

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but who hasn't gotten pissed and said something they've regretted?

I was fine with the whole thing UNTIL he made the child porn comment to me that is the lowest most disgusting insult you can hurl and unforgivable in my book. That is something you just don't do no matter how mad you are.
 
Personally I found his final posts totally inappropriate.
Rather than simply getting pissed off and leaving gracefully his final comments in both posts were an attempt at poaching people from this forum.
Whatever. Theres no such thing as bad publicity.

Hey everyone that is following my thread on the mini asteroids and XY monitors. I am leaving this forum due to jealous individuals that have nothing better to do then cause problems and make it difficult to progress the hobby. Please join my Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060033634089063/
 
i'm just curious, I was always under the assumption that this person was actually juice28 from the old rgvac days so I took it with a grain of salt. I don't know for sure but if it was he's got a hell of a history that does warrant caution. Who knows, if you're curious you can search it out yourself.
 
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