To the few of you who care to read

Urza · Jul 17, 2008

Due to a message from an annoyed JPH over AIM, who is mad about me being "popular"(?), I've come upon an Urza thread made by one PizzaPasta, and upon reading through it has become apparent that there has been some confusion and speculation as to why I left. The main reason I would say, is simply that I think the staff makes a lot of stupid decisions (almost nothing but), pursuing silly projects like the Tempcast, this new "GBAtemp FAQS"(?), and the Temper Post (which I agree is a good idea, but way to much focus and effort was put on it). I'm simply incapable of understanding how they continue to put so much time and energy into stupid things like this, instead of working on improving the downloads center? Maybe updating the (almost) all completely useless flashcart reviews? Finally creating the god damn homebrew board? Since joining the staff back in November its been constant nonsense like this, which at first I just ignored for the most part, enjoying running the front page and being a part of the community. What did get to me however, something which I came to realize in the months that passed, was that my opinion meant completely nothing. Most of the time I wasn't even treated as a staff member (a special pointing of the finger at you Ace Gunman). Just that guy who posts news for them. I decided it beyond my passion to constantly be on top of and post news for people who don't give a shit what I think, so I left staff, staying as a member because I still enjoyed posting here.

A month or two after I left however, there were some staff promotions. JPH wasn't posting as much news anymore (who has been almost the sole news poster after I left), and I guess Costello thought he would be posting even less with his new mod title. Costello asked me to come back, and I said "sure", optimistically thinking that it might be different (because I do enjoy posting news and being the go-to information guy). Unfortunately it was not, same old shit was the same old shit, and on top of it all having to deal with JPH every second waving around his enormous e-penis with the word "mod" now tattooed on it (you think he's everywhere as a member? just wait until you're staff). At this point the whole "Urza is just a douchebag faggot who doesn't matter but we like him because he does grunt work for us" was too much, finally coming to the realization that it just wasn't going to change, and that I should stop wasting so much time here.

However, this was a few weeks ago, and I've decided since that it isn't fair to the people who I've been glad to meet and enjoyed posting with since becoming a member here (listing in no particular order).

Thug: You're the guy who knows his shit, but doesn't let it go to his head and turn you into an elitist. I wish you and the missus the best of luck (keep her banned from the channel !)

shaun: The most approachable admin I've ever met. If you have a problem with something, you tell him, and he'll actually try to do something about it. Compare this to the owners of some other gaming forums (ex. Qj) where they simply don't give a shit and won't even bother giving you a response.

Costello: This guy. He does work hard improving the site, and any time I came across a bug or problem that needing fixing, it was done within short order after asking. At times he can seem a bit cold, but he really does put in an enormous amount of time and effort to GBAtemp.

mthrnite: Quite easily the nicest person I have ever met online. You have a life problem? He will pour wisdom and insight straight from his heart into his post. It's heart-breaking to hear the constant stream of bullshit life keeps throwing his way, but keep persevering and stay afloat! We're lucky that someone like you would spend any time in our community. Make sure to fix the bullshit before coming back and spending more time here.

sinkhead: Probably the most level-headed of all the staff members. He never lets his e-penis affect judgment as a mod, and if a problem arises that he feels is not within his rights or means to make a call on, he'll wait and get the opinions of the other staff.

FAST: Another guy who knows his shit, and makes the most useful posts on this board. He doesn't spend as much time here as he used to (or on the frontpage), but every reply is a thorough response to your question including many solutions, with reasons, links, almost a damn research paper. If only more people appreciated the work he's done as a rom hacker (and more attention on the rom hacking documentation project he started some time ago).

AceGunman: A fun guy, always trying to lighten the mood with a bad pun (DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT DARTH VADER AND THE CATERPILLAR?) He was the second-hand man in the call-in show project, but in the end flaked out on me, and with that killing the show.

ahtin: Legit. This guy is close to the Chinese manufacturers, and his word should be taken as if its worth its weight in gold. In the time that I was running the frontpage he supplied me with quite a bit of flashcart info, never bullshitting. If he says the R4 team is going to try and brick fake R4s, then that's exactly what they fucking said.

BoneMonkey: We had some good times playing Magic, and I really wish we could have gotten that GBAtemp DnD campaign going. A genius at witty photoshoops, and sharper than his grammatical skills and spells would make you think. Maybe you'll drop your vendetta against me for not giving you something I didn't have.

Little: Most intelligent of the 5 (approx.) females on GBAtemp, and the least big-headed of the tempcast (excluding mthrnite of course).

Orc: ORCORCORCORCORC Funny guy who doesn't seem to ever get caught up in the drama. Love his avy+sig combinations, which are done in great artistic style. Maybe sometime we can find a DM and get that campaign going?

another world: For sticking by me through the drama.

chuckstud: nerd

phoood: lifehacker

ScuberSteve: korean

Linkiboy: underage b&

At this point its 3am and I'm tired (responses getting shorter by the minute), there are probably a couple more people, but I'll have to cut it short. Maybe I'll come back in a bit, but it will only be as a member.

Now a montage of the good times (sponsored in part by Photobucket).

phoood · Jul 17, 2008

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Deleted member 110780 · Jul 17, 2008

I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE >

JPH · Jul 17, 2008

I've removed the offensive material from your post Urza, you know better.

And jealous of your little online fame? Hah.
I was just making chitchat.
I could care less, really.

You know those occasions, where I waved my mod 'e-penis' in your face...first time: you were getting into business that's none of yours. second time: you "commanded" me to post homebrew news like I was your bitch or something. Not my job, dear Urzy.

I'll always hate you and your sarcastic self.

Good riddance. Oh, and yes, you were and have always been nothing but a tool.

Urza · Jul 17, 2008

Readded what you removed (chuckstud and Linkiboy's entry) as in this context I am using them as terms of endearment. chuckstud is doing the whole robotics club thing, and knows quite a bit of shit about web development, and otherwise "nerd"-like thing. Linkiboy is full of 4chan memes, but manages to keep a good balance between that and not being a faggot. Both would know that I was not using the terms as insults, and I'm going to ask you to leave my post alone unless they complain about it.

I would make a list of people I dislike, but I'm sure you would quickfire the delete button so fast it wouldn't be worth the effort to type it.

PS: No need to edit your post so many times.

Calafas · Jul 17, 2008

I dont think we ever really talked on here, so hi Urza.

xcalibur · Jul 17, 2008

QUOTE said:
Maybe I'll come back in a bit, but it will only be as a member.

I hope you do. You really are one of my favorite tempers here and I would find it a shame if you left for good.

Also, JPH needs to stop being a dick.

NeSchn · Jul 17, 2008

I read your whole post Urza and I now I do realize, at times JPH can be a hot-headed dick, but he is just like that annoying little nat that you have to deal with.

Nothing againist you JPH but sometimes I think you just need to be a little less mean.

TheWingless · Jul 17, 2008

I would say it was interesting to read most of your posts (I tried out Samurize!) and it was fun to read most of them. It was fun even up to the point you called me an idiot(I already knew it was coming).

I remember that Troll, Point, lulz picture now...

sfunk · Jul 17, 2008

Hey there Urza, I just wanted to say that while you were here I always found you pretty funny and almost always 100% correct in your advice given. I also had thought that you could be, on occasion a tad harsh but now, in your absence, I've noticed how much of a presence you truly had on the forum and I miss it. So do come back, ignore the morons, and carry on your never ending mission to clean up GBAtemp; I'll be hoping for the day you do.

ShadowXP · Jul 17, 2008

Respect to you for speaking out about how you feel. I don't especially get involved with much on the board anymore but I do lurk one hell of alot, and my impression of you before this post was not so much a good one; however now it is much better.

I agree with you about the staff making "stupid decisions" but I do appreciate the effort they put in. One day they will come out with something brilliant as they always do (take g-Online for example), it just takes time and alot of experiment I guess.

I've learnt better than to just kick up a fuss and play along into a doomed oblivion, so I'm just going to say this:

Here's to lots of happy times!

jabjab · Jul 17, 2008

Knew alot and seemed to do alot.. but in my short time here, although it was generally funny, you were always a rude and obnoxious poster which imo is inappropriate for your former position.

Whilst you are probably correct in the general ideas you are trying to put across unless you can channel them in a more mature way then I dont think you helped the site improve as much as you seem to think you did/could-have.

*gives attention*

Doomsday Forte · Jul 17, 2008

To me, you most often seemed to come off as an asshole, but you never came off as trolling (at least, to the extent that I'm almost used to in other places). I mean hell, every place with a somewhat-strongly-knit community as this needs their personalities. It would be sad to see one of the personalities go, however.

I didn't like you that much, but also I didn't know you very well at all so that's my excuse. Best of luck drifting on the endless seas of the net, fellow pirate.

JKR Firefox · Jul 17, 2008

Surprisingly, I will be sad to see you go.

Even though, we've never really gotten along or even managed to have a civil discussion about anything (you've flamed me on several occasions for no apparent reason), I still respect you

Mangofett · Jul 17, 2008

urzaaaa come back we need someone to put the noobs in their place

jgu1994 · Jul 17, 2008

Good luck urza! I always appreciated you for your vast knowledge on computers, and for helping me when I had questions. Sorry to see you this way, and i hope the best for you.

science · Jul 17, 2008

Urza, your hard work may have gone unnoticed by the staff, but us members always appreciated everything you brought to the table. Get away from here, clear your head, forget all your staff duties, and just come back as a member and enjoy the community. Just don't start over completely, bold purple font never was cool.

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave. -mthrnite

R2DJ · Jul 17, 2008

I hope you come back sooner than we all think. I miss the almost-daily Homebrew news updates. Because of this man, I loved homebrew.

You've really made some good points there. Especially the flash cart reviews. I think updating them will resolve the "which flash cart to buy" pandemonium. Like I said in one thread before, re-evaluation isn't enough.

Also, now I know why you don't have the "Former Staff" title.

Wish you all the best in what you're doing right now and once again, hope you come back soon.

Foie · Jul 17, 2008

I always like you as a user, and I loved your unique presence on the forums. Hope you come back soon!

Westside · Jul 17, 2008

Hail Urza!

To the few of you who care to read

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