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Posted May 22, 2014
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Tarnicus: I wonder if people think that affects me? I mean sure I notice but I take it as a compliment unless I'm coming across as an arse, and therefore would down-rep myself at a later stage :P
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Grargar: Let me tell you something very laconically:
"If you are not criticized, you are not doing anything!"
mmm, even the fact of doing nothing could be criticized itself, so I'd say: "If you are not criticized, you probably don't exist at all!" :-)
Posted May 22, 2014

I've realised that my energy is best directed to other aspects of life.
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Spinorial: If you're expending energy, you're doing it wrong! This place is about relaxing and chatting with decent like-minded folk, plus the occasional primate. The only thing around here which even remotely justifies energy expenditure is one of those fancy giveaways,where people are supposed to put some effort in the entering, and you're supposed to put some effort in the judging. Even that is all meant to, ultimately, make everyone happier, so it's really a net energy gain. If you get into an argument, that's energy wasted, even if you see your points being approved and high-rated. Sometimes you need to do it all the same. We all do. But never imagine for a second that your eloquence will change the world. This is the internet, and it hasn't changed for all the decades I've been on it. Now forget this thread, forget the forum, the PMs, everything, and go play a game. Both Grimrock and Aarklash sound too cerebral, so just play some Serious Sam. Invite Munki, too - it makes for great co-op >:-)
Someone who's just entering giveaways and arguing isn't expending energy. Someone who is trying to be active and helpful is. So I think that what should be said is: you don't have to leave, you can stay here and browse the forum a little, as much as you feel comfortable with, you just don't need to go where you feel you're spending too much energy.

That said, if by "energy" he means "time", then he may be doing the right thing by leaving. If I took all the time I spend on the forum and put it into more productive things, I could probably achieve a lot. Even if I put it into content consumption, I might actually get to finish some games or the like. Or get more sleep. I mean, sure, I enjoy the forum, but I'm really spending too much time on the net doing stupid things like reading forums and reading about games in order to decide whether I want to buy them or not, knowing that in the end I'm unlikely to play them anyway, because I don't have the time I spent on these other activities.
Posted May 22, 2014
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Tarnicus: Your word is gospel to me when recommending a home for gits, especially when combined with Celton88's post :) Code sent to K_1269
Listen to the Vulcan - he's made of pure logic. Good to see you're reconsidering. The forum needs to keep the good people here.
Posted May 22, 2014
I'm glad you're staying Tarnicus!! :D Every awesome person who sticks around is one more bit of awesome to the whole community! :)
Posted May 23, 2014
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Tarnicus: Your word is gospel to me when recommending a home for gits, especially when combined with Celton88's post :) Code sent to K_1269
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Coelocanth: Listen to the Vulcan - he's made of pure logic. Good to see you're reconsidering. The forum needs to keep the good people here.
Listen to the prehistoric aquatic being who has recommended listening to the Vulcan - he's got all the wisdom of eons past. ;)

We're waiting the happy announcement, Tarnicus!

*readies himself to use his famous nerve-pinch on Tarnicus if necessary*
Post edited May 23, 2014 by Thespian*
Posted May 24, 2014
I've just caught up with this thread and I'm so happy to read that you're reconsidering your decision, Tarnicus.

You have done so much to protect the generosity and integrity of the GOG community that your leaving would be so much more of a loss that just the absence of a good friend/active member/generous giver of free codes.

I only hope that GOG take on board some of your suggestions in the 'Experience' thread.
Posted May 25, 2014
SO happy to hear that you're giving it mind to stay around, Constable.
Posted May 30, 2014
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Tarnicus: Edit 1 - Suggestions for forum changes I am reconsidering my decision purely due to the overhwelming replies I have had via PM and in this thread. I am taking time, where able given my time being a bit more limited, to find a balanced path forward where I don't say "screw you guys, I'm going home" <3
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Spinorial: Good. I was just about to tell you you were being an idiot. As to your "grievances", I'll tell you what I tell every silly goose who contemplates leaving: don't mind the dicks! Seriously, just ignore them. Ignore the rep, too. Red, green, mahogany... it's all tosh!

Frankly, I see your problem right there, at the end of your first paragraph:

I've realised that my energy is best directed to other aspects of life.
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Spinorial: If you're expending energy, you're doing it wrong! This place is about relaxing and chatting with decent like-minded folk, plus the occasional primate. The only thing around here which even remotely justifies energy expenditure is one of those fancy giveaways,where people are supposed to put some effort in the entering, and you're supposed to put some effort in the judging. Even that is all meant to, ultimately, make everyone happier, so it's really a net energy gain. If you get into an argument, that's energy wasted, even if you see your points being approved and high-rated. Sometimes you need to do it all the same. We all do. But never imagine for a second that your eloquence will change the world. This is the internet, and it hasn't changed for all the decades I've been on it. Now forget this thread, forget the forum, the PMs, everything, and go play a game. Both Grimrock and Aarklash sound too cerebral, so just play some Serious Sam. Invite Munki, too - it makes for great co-op >:-)
A wonderful reply and exactly what I have been doing, just not with computer games :)

Today was my first day "back to the bag" after MunkiSiren's father found and erected a nice heavy punching bag in the garage. I worked mostly elbows and they are enjoyably sore. I had forgotten how much I enjoy that release of energy and the "empty mind" blissful feeling that follows. I've been letting this fitness thing that I enjoy so much fall by the wayside, and given I've got some minor surgery coming up, I'd like to be a little bit healthier again beforehand :)

Oh I'm meant to have given away some games and would actually like to put some thought into that, so Sunday looks like the next day where I can do that :)

Oh stuff it, one or two codes sent before sleep couldn't hurt...

and the lucky winners are....UNANNOUNCED :P Enjoy <3
Posted June 01, 2014
Irony - I broke my hand last night so will be even slower getting back to this as my 1-handed typing skills are out of practise :P
Posted June 01, 2014
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Tarnicus: Irony - I broke my hand last night so will be even slower getting back to this as my 1-handed typing skills are out of practise :P
Ouch. Sorry to hear that, but really, do get better rather than strain yourself more.
Post edited June 01, 2014 by Grargar
Posted June 01, 2014
Plot twist: Tarnicus is actually Thing and is now in full body cast :/
Posted June 01, 2014
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Tarnicus: Irony - I broke my hand last night so will be even slower getting back to this as my 1-handed typing skills are out of practise :P
Everyone should regularly practice the elbow typing, just in case.
Posted June 01, 2014
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Tarnicus: Irony - I broke my hand last night so will be even slower getting back to this as my 1-handed typing skills are out of practise :P
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Potzato: Everyone should regularly practice the elbow typing, just in case.
cxdfm, m, ghjhumn

Thanks for the recommendation, I hope my meaning was clear! Jibberish can be a challenging language to decipher lol
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OneFiercePuppy: Plot twist: Tarnicus is actually Thing and is now in full body cast :/
lol :) That photo is partially accurate as I can only use my off-hand(right) to type :)
Post edited June 01, 2014 by Tarnicus
Posted June 01, 2014
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Tarnicus: cxdfm, m, ghjhumn

Thanks for the recommendation, I hope my meaning was clear! Jibberish can be a challenging language to decipher lol
Be honest, that was your cat right?
Posted June 01, 2014
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Potzato: Everyone should regularly practice the elbow typing, just in case.
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Tarnicus: cxdfm, m, ghjhumn

Thanks for the recommendation, I hope my meaning was clear! Jibberish can be a challenging language to decipher lol
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OneFiercePuppy: Plot twist: Tarnicus is actually Thing and is now in full body cast :/
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Tarnicus: lol :) That photo is partially accurate as I can only use my off-hand(right) to type :)
But there are always games that can be played with one hand ( Alpha Centauri, Heroes of Might and Magic series, Civilization series - well pretty much all the TBS )...So...:)
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