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[CANofKAM]

It is no joke, how do you think I lost my eye!

OT: The basement is where al off the defeated trolls are forced by the ban hammer, in their fort made of closed threads being lead by their leader MaxTheReaper (you are way too new to know him, lucky you). The basement is guarded by the moderators so don't piss them off or you will be thrown in there.

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besides 'maxthereaper' are there any other names i should be familiar with?

If you wish to quote someone, use the quote button. They won't get a message unless you do.

SORRY: IM GETTING USED TO THIS WHOLE QUOTING THING

 

[Nostalgia Ripoff]

-Snip-

It's alright. I had a little trouble at first. A little more advice. If a message becomes too long after quoting someone, replace the text with snip, as I did.

 

[Best of the 3]

It is no joke, how do you think I lost my eye!

OT: The basement is where al off the defeated trolls are forced by the ban hammer, in their fort made of closed threads being lead by their leader MaxTheReaper (you are way too new to know him, lucky you). The basement is guarded by the moderators so don't piss them off or you will be thrown in there.


besides 'maxthereaper' are there any other names i should be familiar with?

That's really it as far as I remember. I fell victim to him a while ago when I first joined (which is a lot longer than this account lets on)

I'd rather lean who the really good people are on this site. But there a lot of those.

 

[Stoic raptor]

this 'basement' seems to be a popular theme, fill me in please?

It's mostly just a joke with no meaning, though there are a few basement related threads. Either way welcome.

It is no joke, how do you think I lost my eye!

OT: The basement is where al off the defeated trolls are forced by the ban hammer, in their fort made of closed threads being lead by their leader MaxTheReaper (you are way too new to know him, lucky you). The basement is guarded by the moderators so don't piss them off or you will be thrown in there.

This is why suspension can be the worst thing here. You'll never know what you are missing until you are in the bowls of hell itself.

How long has it been since he was banned and people still talk about him?
Probably the most famous escapist ever.

Welcome, please don't be annoying like other people are in other threads in other forums. Escapists are filled with nice people who spell nice and discuss like civilized people.
At least, that is how we like to think we are.

PRO-TIP: Escapists are not modest at all about themselves

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

I stumbled upon these forums and i think i am here to stay. being new, can someone fill me in on some of the things i should know about what the community is like. greatly appreciated.

Ignore thebridgetroll, he's a resident troll who's seemed to have slipped by the mods for an impressive amount of time.
Hint hint guys.

Really though, just used decent spelling and punctuation, try not to flame, and don't be too opinionated (although around here you'll be forgiven for thinking that one can be ignored). Just be pleasant and you'll do fine Welcome to the ranks.

i'm sure this is bullying on some level. despite my username, i'm not a troll.

Naaah it's not. You sure? You've seemed pretty troll-y before dude, just sayin'.

when was 'before'? i haven't said anything troll-y today.

Can't remember specifics. I dunno, maybe I'm wrong or something.
http://journal.media-culture.org.au/gfx/sorry-cover.jpg

 

[Best of the 3]

How long has it been since he was banned and people still talk about him?
Probably the most famous escapist ever.

Well there was him and Furburt but they are at the oppisite ends.

 

[Xyliss]

Yes, yes. Welcome to The Escapist. If you happen to stumble upon a particle cannon, just send it to me. I'm... experimenting. Anyway, just read the rules [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.116827-These-forums-and-you-Forum-Posting-Guidelines], learn the coding [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.198114-Escapist-User-Guide-to-Posting-Commands] and make sure to stay out of the basement. It be dangerous down thar.

Oh, I'm going to take a leap of faith here. Came for Zero Punctuation, and stayed for the forums. Am I correct?

Isn't that what most people did?

OT: Welcome! Just have fun...oh and learn the rules...you'll be fine!

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

Hi! Welcome to The Escapist. If you have any questions on rules that need clearing up. Just send a PM to Kuliani. He'll help you out.

 

[CANofKAM]

What are some common interests or inside jokes i should know about?

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

I stumbled upon these forums and i think i am here to stay. being new, can someone fill me in on some of the things i should know about what the community is like. greatly appreciated.

Ignore thebridgetroll, he's a resident troll who's seemed to have slipped by the mods for an impressive amount of time.
Hint hint guys.

Really though, just used decent spelling and punctuation, try not to flame, and don't be too opinionated (although around here you'll be forgiven for thinking that one can be ignored). Just be pleasant and you'll do fine Welcome to the ranks.

YOUR POST IS HYPOCRITICAL! BURN HIM! HE'S MAKING US LOOK BAD!

In all seriousness, welcome, enjoy the food, dance floor opens at six and closes at nine (AND NOT A MINUTE LATER) and don't forget you can contact the staff through their profiles if you have any queries about anything. They're always willing to help.

How the fuck did that even happen.

Ah man I don't even. I think I have to leave.

 

[xmbts]

Welcome, please don't be annoying like other people are in other threads in other forums. Escapists are filled with nice people who spell nice and discuss like civilized people.
At least, that is how we like to think we are.

PRO-TIP: Escapists are not modest at all about themselves

Hey, I do my best to not be a jerk or self absorbed, I haven't seen too many people that are. But then again I mostly seem to run into the same 10 people in every thread I go to.

 

[ProfessorLayton]

You see how I've been a member for over two years? I've at least visited the Escapist almost every single day since then. They won't let me leave. They won't let me leave.

My advice is RUN. RUN AS FAST AND AS FAR AWAY AS YOU CAN AND DON'T LOOK BACK.

 

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

Just don't do anything that I wouldn't do, and if you want to know what I wouldn't do you'll have to get me drunk, but you knew that already.

Which leads me to believe that you're trying to take advantage of me. That won't get you mod wrath but it's still hardly fair.

I'm watching you...

 

[CANofKAM]

Just don't do anything that I wouldn't do, and if you want to know what I wouldn't do you'll have to get me drunk, but you knew that already.

Which leads me to believe that you're trying to take advantage of me. That won't get you mod wrath but it's still hardly fair.

I'm watching you...

i learned a valuable lesson today

 

[Daystar Clarion]

What are some common interests or inside jokes i should know about?

Nah there isn't really any inside jok-ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL

 

[Eumersian]

Don't be a jerk, and everything should turn out alright. Really, you'll probably make some mistakes, say some dumb stuff. Most people do. You may get a warning. The banhammer might even give you a probation or suspension. Worse even, you'll have soiled your reputation. Just remember that as long as you learn from your mistakes in the forums, we'll all love you.

Hugs and kisses,
-E?n

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

I stumbled upon these forums and i think i am here to stay. being new, can someone fill me in on some of the things i should know about what the community is like. greatly appreciated.

Ignore thebridgetroll, he's a resident troll who's seemed to have slipped by the mods for an impressive amount of time.
Hint hint guys.

Really though, just used decent spelling and punctuation, try not to flame, and don't be too opinionated (although around here you'll be forgiven for thinking that one can be ignored). Just be pleasant and you'll do fine Welcome to the ranks.

i'm sure this is bullying on some level. despite my username, i'm not a troll.

Naaah it's not. You sure? You've seemed pretty troll-y before dude, just sayin'.

when was 'before'? i haven't said anything troll-y today.

Can't remember specifics. I dunno, maybe I'm wrong or something.

you better be sorry. false accusations of trolling are a serious offence.

Eeeh they're not that serious. Dust in the wind bro.

 

[Sassafrass]

Furburt, Pimppeter2, and Hubilub.

;~; Why did they need to be banned, dammit! I was friends with all of them! They were like the triforce of awesome!

Furburt isn't banned, he's grown annoyed at his following and sticks to groups now.
Hubilub requested his ban as he was tired of this site.
Pimp also requested a ban for reasons I don't know.

So yeah, they're weren't banned for no reason.
...Kinda. I don't know the reason why they've gone, anyway.

OT: Hey, new guy! Read the guidelines, have fun and just really mooch around the site a bit.
Also, don't post any threads with the title "Am I the only one..." as that will A) Get you a fair bit of hate and B) YOU ARE NEVER THE ONLY ONE! NEVER!

...Unless you land on the sun. Then you are.
But you're also dead.

 

[JUMBO PALACE]

Welcome to The Escapist! Spells things correctly and don't be a jerk! Actually, the being a jerk thing is debatable. Just be ready to defend your position!

 

[xmbts]

snip

Oh! I remembered a bit of actual advice that I don't think has been mentioned.

If you ever make a thread never, EVER use the phrase "Am I the only one", otherwise the first 10 posts will be people saying "You are never the only one".