Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Anyone else going through withdrawal already? Where do we go? What's the protocol? My head's about near ready to explode. I mean, what, am I supposed to start modding or something? Could you guys at least make the OGA public? That'd be no more a strain on the server, would it? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vALKYR Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) OGA is for official gangs only. Sorry but opening up the OGA will just make another PGC. It's gonna take 5 mins and the OGA will get as stuck with posts as the M25 with cars on rush hour. Have fun on the (now hacked) forum of Jared, get invited by an official gang OR ... learn to mod GTA. Sorry to sound harsh but I'm just saying teh truth.# And honestly, doesn't it sound a bit wrong to you that you're having withdrawal symptoms and that your head is about to explode... because of a closure of an internet forum? Edited March 10, 2007 by vALKYR Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) Well, we could straight up ban anyone who spams in the OGA. And in response to your edit - no, not really. The thing is, if you have to ask that, you obviously don't get it. Edited March 10, 2007 by Otter Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Well, we could straight up ban anyone who spams in the OGA. Which would basically be everyone. Turn the OGA public, and as vAL said, it will turn into the next PGC, which will eventually result in closure just like the original PGC. Then all we'd have left is our private forums. Nothing wrong with them, infact, I like the slow pace of them, it's just nice to talk with people from other gangs once in a while. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Well, we could straight up ban anyone who spams in the OGA. That's the last thing that happens in the OGA. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoxa Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Well, we could straight up ban anyone who spams in the OGA. And in response to your edit - no, not really. The thing is, if you have to ask that, you obviously don't get it. Nah, we'd end up missing you. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vALKYR Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 And in response to your edit - no, not really. The thing is, if you have to ask that, you obviously don't get it. What is it what I don't get then? Just asking... (and expecting an answer btw) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 And in response to your edit - no, not really. The thing is, if you have to ask that, you obviously don't get it. What is it what I don't get then? Just asking... (and expecting an answer btw) ...it wasn't just another internet forum. Nothing like it exists anywhere else. It's like this weird civilization that was grown in a petri dish, overnight in some crazy laboratory... and now it was thrown out with the trash. But, of course, this is covered in the countless other threads. I'm more interested in, or at least talking about, opening up the OGA. Rob - is the OGA spam free? Sounds like paradise. Canoxa - Thars a good laff, boy! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuch Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Sorry bro, but theres no point whinning, get over it. And modding would be of far greater value than spamming post by post on a slowly dieing server and then complaining about it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptiste Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Rob - is the OGA spam free? Sounds like paradise. Its not spam free but every spam post there is is place correctly, fitting in the context and usually is funny. No boons running around making random gangs and spamming up the place with ussless spam. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vALKYR Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 And in response to your edit - no, not really. The thing is, if you have to ask that, you obviously don't get it. What is it what I don't get then? Just asking... (and expecting an answer btw) ...it wasn't just another internet forum. Nothing like it exists anywhere else. It's like this weird civilization that was grown in a petri dish, overnight in some crazy laboratory... and now it was thrown out with the trash. But, of course, this is covered in the countless other threads. I'm more interested in, or at least talking about, opening up the OGA. Rob - is the OGA spam free? Sounds like paradise. Canoxa - Thars a good laff, boy! I know what the PGC is mate, I know... but it has nothing against the quality of official gangs. It's not just knowing one's real name and speaking to him on a daily basis.... it's more than that. The PGC, for me, got more and more fake, filled with drama and useless when you think about. If you want to know about the OGA. It does not have more than 5 active topics, all posts are normal, sometimes filled with quality, sometimes just ... normal. And I think we tend to keep it that way. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 I don't mean to be whinging - that's not my point. Yeah, I know, despite the three sad faces. I mean, am I the only one who finds it a tad colder around here today? I know I'm not. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kippers Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Rob - is the OGA spam free? Sounds like paradise. Very spam free, it's quite the relaxing place to go after a stressful day in the (now closed) hectic environment of the PGC. It took the OGA like ages to get 100 pages. Modding does take a bitch of a long time to do properly Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I mean, am I the only one who finds it a tad colder around here today? I know I'm not. You should visit the IRC, it's surprisingly "not bad". And it's better than the old PGC in some ways. All the social needs that occured in the PGC are practically catered for there, earlier tonight we reached 50 members online. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 I can't dispute that, Rob; I've been there quite a bit. It's entirely too extemporaneous, though, and not an apt replacement - rather a diversion. Ok, I suppose I am whining. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoxa Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Ok, I suppose I am whining. Otter, where did you get such idea?! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Ok, I suppose I am whining. Otter, where did you get such idea?! Do you get your jollies by being such a snipey little sardonic bastard? Quit spamming a topic that you obviously haven't got anything material to contribute to. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoxa Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Ok, I suppose I am whining. Otter, where did you get such idea?! Do you get your jollies by being such a snipey little sardonic bastard? Quit spamming a topic that you obviously haven't got anything material to contribute to. I might just ask you the same. Sure, you've done more than me by creating the topic itself, but weight your conscience and ask yourself such fair question - did your admitted whining contribute much to our lives? Yes, we get it, it's sad. Possibly we all felt like that. But do notice the past simple used - most of us have moved on now. And so should you. Don't spot such a brilliant existence with an even worst ending. And if it still matters, I'll stop now. It's been a laugh. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Don't play coy. You snipped that from a larger post. As for "weight"ing my conscience, trust me, I'm doing OK. I don't think everyone's "over it" just that easy, but hey, I may be wrong. All I'm saying is that opening the OGA to the public, with strict enforcement, could keep the spirit alive. It's obviously a stretch, but someone has to ask these questions. Toodles. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Otter, don't play dumb, we all know what would happen. It would get closed down. The way I see this, it's just a way to get rid of the PGC for everyone. Want to have it back? Just find an official gang with a subgang. You're pretty well respected, I'm sure someone would take you in. Hell, look at me, I joined Aug. 3rd and I'm already official. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 And a shining star in the AMF, if I may be so bold. I don't think it would be closed down - not with strict moderation. I'm not playing dumb in that respect. Or any, really, I hope. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky. Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Someone said it somewhere, not sure who. "Official Gang Status is earned, you guys worked for it, so you're going to keep it" Think it was 'Nuj. So yeh, I can't see the OGA being opened to everyone anytime soon. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I don't think it would be closed down - not with strict moderation. Like how strictly the original was moderated? And I agree with Parky, official status was earned, it's not like they just said "We think you should get your own forum and advantages, so here you go." Besides, considering the website is called "Grand Theft Auto Forums", you'd think it would be for talking about the game Grand Theft Auto. But that's crazy, isn't it? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Well, I'm sorry if I'm not articulating this well enough. All I'm saying is that it would be nice to be visibly reminded of the gang scene's presence, keep tabs on who's where, etc. I'm not saying the the officials should lose their special status. And I'm certainly not suggesting that the OGA become PGC 2.0. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky. Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Well, I'm sorry if I'm not articulating this well enough. All I'm saying is that it would be nice to be visibly reminded of the gang scene's presence, keep tabs on who's where, etc. I'm not saying the the officials should lose their special status. Use iRC then, the majority of people are in there, plus as has already been said, the OGA has 1 active topic per month, tops. Probably longer if it wasn't for some people and events like this. It wouldn't be too special if every man and his dog could see the OGA though would it? Plus OGA is the Official Gang Alliance, not Public Gang chat. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartleby Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Well, I'm sorry if I'm not articulating this well enough. All I'm saying is that it would be nice to be visibly reminded of the gang scene's presence, keep tabs on who's where, etc. I'm not saying the the officials should lose their special status. Use iRC then, the majority of people are in there, plus as has already been said, the OGA has 1 active topic per month, tops. Probably longer if it wasn't for some people and events like this. It wouldn't be too special if every man and his dog could see the OGA though would it? Plus OGA is the Official Gang Alliance, not Public Gang chat. Well, that depends. What kind of dogs are we talking here? I wouldn't so much mind the Jack Russells, but the chihuahuas, you just gotta nip those in the bud, mang. Otter's point makes sense, that getting rid of the PGC will sort of disconnect official gangs (at least on the superficial level) from the goings-on of the forums; personally, I think it'll make official gangs something of a moot point. Still, if it's purpose is for official gangs to talk amongst themselves, there's not much argument to be had for it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kippers Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I'm noticing a slight trend here that the only people defending the closer of the PGC are official gang members I'm going to break that trend and say that i'm missing the PGC. 90% of all the posts i've made since i was at about 6K have been in the PGC and it's a big part of my forum history restricted for use. So i'm feeling a bit empty at the moment. I'm living, don't get me wrong, but i feel empty. I've started browsing the GTA4 section and commenting on stuff there now (Already have 1 pinned topic in the section ) Just a case of finding somewhere. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEETSAPRIK Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I'm noticing a slight trend here that the only people defending the closer of the PGC are official gang members I'm going to break that trend and say that i'm missing the PGC. Ditto. Unlike some people, you won't hear any of this "get over it, it sucked anyway" crap from me, since I'm cognizant of the fact that I still have my gang's chat. (Which believe me, I appreciate.) I find it bad form for people who can still chat in their gang's topic to dismiss other people's point of view so easily. Of course some people have no class. Maybe no amount of bitching will bring the PGC back, that's out of our control, but that doesn't mean certain people have to be such cocks about it. Did I just agree with kippers? Ew. <3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trows Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 It's entirely too extemporaneous, though, and not an apt replacement - rather a diversion. Well, that's because it was built up while everyone was still in the shock phase. We found out at the same time as you. We just threw the facts together and came to the conclusion. Looking at the posts in pretty much all the larger gang threads was akin to an IRC channel anyway, but i'm sure you've heard it all before. I enjoyed reading the PGC, it was a good place to just look at while bored. I can see why you miss it. I can also see why the staff decided to take it away. It was filled with pointlessness, which wasn't soo much a problem before, but now (even after countless upgrades) the server was at a strain to keep it all going. While it's probably not the replacement you're looking for, I see no #propinc on gtanet, i'm sure if you can get a decent amount of the PropInc regulars in there, it should be something. It's better than nothing, right? I could try and help you set something up if you want. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 (edited) Thanks a bunch, Trowserz. I didn't mean that the GTAFirc was hastily thrown together - just that the format of IRC itself has quite a few major differences (lol obviously) from forum software. Of course we all f*cking love you guys for setting it up so quickly. I'll have to take you up on that. Edited March 11, 2007 by Otter Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/269100--/#findComment-4088597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts