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Original.

Basically an older version of exactly the same game. Obviously not his, wherever he got it from.

Stolen:

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Original video

Also stolen: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2344

Original

Same group as the last one I posted.

At 10/25/11 08:18 PM, Afro-mann wrote: Also stolen: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2344

Original

Same group as the last one I posted.

Nice catches. Hopefully they get flagged before they pass. I have a feeling this is gonna be a file swap

Stolen:

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Original

This exact same video was stolen earlier by ScaryMovieGangsta (shown in my first post of this page). From looking at both profiles it seems like this might be the same user on an alt account, attempting to resubmit his flagged movies.

At 10/26/11 05:59 AM, Afro-mann wrote: Stolen:
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2368

Whistle blown!

This exact same video was stolen earlier by ScaryMovieGangsta (shown in my first post of this page). From looking at both profiles it seems like this might be the same user on an alt account, attempting to resubmit his flagged movies.

Good catch, some people just don't learn. Strangly I believe I'm on his list of favorite users :/.

At 10/26/11 03:40 PM, SCTE3 wrote: No real changes between the two and both are just meant to give seizures.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2394
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2395

Oh come on, it was just a weebl song with a crappy, seizure inducing animation... and they BOTH passed. Even got some 10/10 reviews, I think I've finally lost faith in this website.

At 10/26/11 04:54 PM, Jackho wrote:

Oh come on, it was just a weebl song with a crappy, seizure inducing animation... and they BOTH passed. Even got some 10/10 reviews, I think I've finally lost faith in this website.

I've been posting topics for ages about how crappy NG reviews have become, but there's really nothing I can do about it. That's pretty terrible, just goes to show you just how many people consider making serious reviews these days. The Review Crew Pick is hardly an award anymore.

Apologies for not requesting permission to join before making my 3 posts here. I was in a hurry to have those movies flagged before they could pass.

With that said, I'd like to request permission to join the barracks.

At 10/26/11 08:19 PM, Afro-mann wrote: Apologies for not requesting permission to join before making my 3 posts here. I was in a hurry to have those movies flagged before they could pass.

With that said, I'd like to request permission to join the barracks.

Greetings, Corporal. I am EGSC byteslinger, the Recruitment Officer for the Elite Guard Barracks. I have just reviewed your profile, posts and reviews, and you ALMOST qualify for consideration. The one little thing holding you back is your whistle. You need to have bronze or better to be admitted, as it shows us you have some grasp of how to properly whistle and manage inappropriate flashes and reviews.

There are many members of the Guard that can give you pointers on how to improve your whistle. Captain SilentCobra helped me all the way to Deity, and he's a friend of mine - send him a PM and I am sure he'll be able to help you as well.

I will tell you this - the key to building up your whistle is (1) know what an inappropriate flash or review really look like and (2) only whistle when you are 100% certain something is in violation of the rules of Newgrounds. The admins don't appreciate digging through unwarranted whistling, and it's much easier to lose a whistle level than it is to gain it. Be wise, and when in doubt, don't do it.

You can ask around here - many members have built their own whistling guides and FAQs on this subject, and would love to share them with you.

So get that whistle up to par, soldier - and report back when you're ready.

Meanwhile, keep fighting the good fight - we'll see you at the front lines!

*Salutes*

At 10/26/11 04:54 PM, Jackho wrote:

At 10/26/11 03:40 PM, SCTE3 wrote: No real changes between the two and both are just meant to give seizures.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2394
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2395

Oh come on, it was just a weebl song with a crappy, seizure inducing animation... and they BOTH passed. Even got some 10/10 reviews, I think I've finally lost faith in this website.

There was a holiday today, so I decided to go out for some serious blamming, because hey, if I had school then I'd be missing either ways, right? So it won't matter if they pass.

But I just found some movies that didn't deserve to pass. One sprite movie, one terrible flash that looked as if it was made by a phony CC member, TWO flash that had 10 minutes' worth of effort put in, all 0 voted.

Yet they passed. I'm beginning to notice how horrible this system is. I hope Tom brings out the redesign soon, as he said there was going to be a "total voting system overhaul".
Or correct me, it's the members. They want saves, and indiscriminately vote 5 on everything that is the slightest interactive (thus the reason why dressup games still exist)

I blammed them twice. One before the NG day passed (before 9:30 AM here, and the flash were submitted before 9:30) and one after the NG day passed. Yet they passed. Had I not intervened, they'd have gone slightly higher as well.

The worst part is, that when I checked the DBZ sprite animation (author comments: "I made this when I was bored") the score was previously 1.84; just because it was colored pink (under judgement), it skipped up to 1.96. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that had around 200 votes and those people wanted to get saves when it was near death?

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A stolen flash:

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original can be found here: http://kupo707.deviantart.com/art/Foe-13 -Goku-and-Cubone-118347933?q=gallery%3Ak upo707%2F4492405&qo=298

It seems some person called HOTMANBIZ uploaded what is Matt Roszak's work on a character. It even says "FOE 13 - Matt Roszak | Do not steal" and what has he done? Stolen it!

Stolen one on NG:

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Original one by Matt:
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs43/f/2009/0 96/9/b/Foe_13___Goku_and_Cubone_by_kupo7 07.swf

I bet that if this passes then Matt'll step in and eventually get this out, he's a famed member of NG.
Also, the same user (HOTMANBIZ) uploaded a video of it, if it passes I'll lose my respect of the members.

Thank you to byteslinger and SCTE3 for the information. I will continue to work on improving my whistle status.

http://davidcavanagh.newgrounds.com/revi ews/
http://theartcrittc1.newgrounds.com/revi ews/

These two recently made accounts are pumping out reviews that either insult the author or are completely off topic. And they're doing so at an alarmingly fast rate.

At 10/28/11 12:29 AM, Afro-mann wrote: Thank you to byteslinger and SCTE3 for the information. I will continue to work on improving my whistle status.

http://davidcavanagh.newgrounds.com/revi ews/
http://theartcrittc1.newgrounds.com/revi ews/

These two recently made accounts are pumping out reviews that either insult the author or are completely off topic. And they're doing so at an alarmingly fast rate.

http://megfromfamilyguy.newgrounds.com/r eviews/

This user seems to be joining the other two.

At 10/28/11 12:38 AM, Afro-mann wrote:

At 10/28/11 12:29 AM, Afro-mann wrote: Thank you to byteslinger and SCTE3 for the information. I will continue to work on improving my whistle status.

http://davidcavanagh.newgrounds.com/revi ews/
http://theartcrittc1.newgrounds.com/revi ews/

These two recently made accounts are pumping out reviews that either insult the author or are completely off topic. And they're doing so at an alarmingly fast rate.

http://megfromfamilyguy.newgrounds.com/r eviews/

This user seems to be joining the other two.

http://aaggaaa.newgrounds.com/reviews/

Along with this one.

Salutations Elite Guard Barracks, Longtime Newgrounds user "Anime Hunter" here to inform you all That I have Devised a way to access These New Users Ports, Will Report back with The Deets later.

Apologies for posting so much in such a short period of time, but it appears that my whistle has just been upgraded to Bronze.

I'd like to take this opportunity to once again request permission to join the barracks.

At 10/28/11 02:15 AM, Afro-mann wrote: Apologies for posting so much in such a short period of time, but it appears that my whistle has just been upgraded to Bronze.

I'd like to take this opportunity to once again request permission to join the barracks.

I don't believe that there is any reason to apologise, all of your posts were for a good reason that was relavent to this thread. Congrats on your new whistle and good luck with your request.

Wow, in the past half hour, it looks like the portal has gone mad. currently showing 78 entries under judgement.

I'm sure that I haven't missed a special day either.

Oh well, back to work.

At 10/28/11 06:54 AM, Coop wrote: Wow, in the past half hour, it looks like the portal has gone mad. currently showing 78 entries under judgement.

I'm sure that I haven't missed a special day either.

Oh well, back to work.

Yeah I was about to post here something about that. It's probably not a good thing.

At 10/28/11 06:55 AM, The-Great-One wrote: Yeah I was about to post here something about that. It's probably not a good thing.

Nonsense, it's a school or college course that wants people to upload their work. If it gives the portal some buzz, then I'm all for it!

Particularly as the quality is much improved on last year's first submissions.

At 10/28/11 02:15 AM, Afro-mann wrote: Apologies for posting so much in such a short period of time, but it appears that my whistle has just been upgraded to Bronze.

I'd like to take this opportunity to once again request permission to join the barracks.

Well done! Nice to see someone dedicated and driven to doing the right things here in Newgrounds.

So, let's make this official with the obligatory wall of text:

There are a few things you'll need to read and understand before you join, but don't worry - I'll be guiding you through the recruitment process. Here's how it works.

First, I will present you with the shortened code of conduct for the Barracks, along with links to the relevant FAQ's on our forums. You must read them, understand them, and post here again confirming that you accept those principles. A simple "yes, I agree" will be sufficient. This process serves two purposes:

1) Ensuring that you're not a "drive-by applicant" who asks to join and then never comes back, and

2) Ensuring that you know how we operate so there won't be any complications in the future, such as "wait, we're not supposed to be mass voting?".

After you agree to the code of conduct, the Barracks community will discuss your qualifications and decide whether to allow you into the group. Our requirements aren't too strict; beyond the main qualifications of 2500+ B/P and a Bronze Whistle or better, we'll be looking for sufficient post quality (low number of one-liners, intelligent posts that contribute to the topic), helpful reviews, any potentially problematic flashes, stuff like that. After discussion and a vote, I'll make the final call and PM you with the results. Assuming that no objections are raised, the process usually takes a day or two.

Here is our abbreviated Code of Conduct. Read it, learn it, and post again with confirmation of your understanding. If you can't abide by these principles, say so.

*****

1. Voting fairly.

This is the foundation of the Elite Guard Barracks. All members are expected to give every flash a fair vote, regardless of who made it or what their group affiliations are. We do not target any flash group, not favorably or in opposition; our only enemies are those who break the rules of the site, not those who merely bend them.

Everyone has a different definition of quality, and all members are expected to vote based on what they honestly feel a flash deserves, not on whether they think the flash will pass or be blammed. While Barracks members are proud of their high ranks, and are eager to compete with others, a high B/P score means nothing if achieved through petty point-whore voting, and any member who admits to doing so will be removed from the organization.

2. Stopping Portal abuse.

Numerous stolen, malicious, and unsuitable flash are submitted to the Flash Portal every day, and it is our job to ensure that as many of them are removed as possible. Members are expected to report any suspicious flash to the Barracks, including any evidence or doubts that they might have, and only whistle something if they are sure, beyond a reasonable doubt, that it is whistle-worthy.

Just as with B/P, points mean nothing if achieved through inappropriate means. There should be no blind rush to whistle a flash that is merely suspected of wrongdoing; it's better to let an uncertain case go by rather than wrongly whistle an innocent submission. If evidence of wrongdoing is discovered after a flash passes judgment, we can always (and will always) inform Wade of our findings.

In the case of a beyond-reasonable-doubt rulebreaking flash, members are encouraged to share their results with the Newgrounds Police Department and the Newgrounds Department of Defense.

3. Cleaning up the review system.

Members are expected to be familiar with the review guidelines and whistle abusive reviews when they come across them, and report severe cases of abuse to a review mod. Additionally, members are expected to write helpful reviews, offering constructive criticism and remaining civil even when the author refuses to do so. We must set a good example for other Newgrounders, in hopes that they will improve their own reviews as well.

4. Setting an example for others to follow.

Barracks members are expected to post intelligently, contributing to threads rather than merely dropping a one-liner opinion on it. Flaming, spamming, and other ban-worthy behavior is strictly prohibited, and extreme misbehavior will lead to removal from the EGB.

Members are also expected to act civilly towards all Newgrounders. You are expected to be helpful and patient when dealing with newer members, whether simply showing them the FAQ or explaining more complex concepts that they do not understand. Concepts such as fair voting, intelligent posting/reviewing, and keeping an open mind are essential for newer members to learn, and we are just the ones to teach them.

For those with more experience, you are expected to show respect and understand that they may, in fact, know more about Newgrounds than you do, even if you're a seasoned veteran. This applies both to fellow Barracks members and Newgrounders in the general population.

Members are expected to put reasonable effort into any flash or audio submissions, and be careful with who they become Portal Buddies with. We are quite generous with our definition of reasonable effort; examples of unacceptable submissions would be static images, single frames, ridiculously small loops, or purposefully bad music. Anyone submitting rulebreaking content would, obviously, be removed from the Barracks and reported to Wade.

5. Not starting shit.

As mentioned above, the Barracks has no enemies beyond those who break the rules of the site. Our roster has included current and former members of various flash groups, including the Clock Crew, Barney Bunch, and Kitty Krew, and we are open to anyone willing to follow our principles. Barracks members are expected to be civil to others and not start fights, and anyone found to be starting shit with anyone, even if they deserve it, will be removed. You are representing the Barracks with your actions, and if your actions do not reflect our principles, you will not be a part of the organization.

6. Remaining active with the group.

Barracks members are expected to remain reasonably active in the thread, as well as with their duties. Those who are inactive for long periods (months) may be removed from the roster at any time, and rollcalls are occasionally sent out to all members to determine who is active. Members who expect to be inactive for some time due to IRL reasons (such as school, employment, vacation, etc) should inform the Barracks in advance.

*****

In addition to the above, please examine the following materials.

The Barracks Manifesto
The Barracks FAQ

*****

So, just let me know, and we'll get you started! And, please, for the love of GOD, do NOT quote this entire thing! :-)

I think this flash can be flagged.

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It contains real gay porn (the infamous Meatspin). Handle it with caution.

At 10/28/11 09:32 AM, byteslinger wrote: So, just let me know, and we'll get you started!

Thank you, byteslinger. I have read the barracks code of conduct, manifesto, and FAQ. I understand these rules, guidelines, and principles. I accept them and will follow them to the best of my ability.

Also, thank you to Decky and SCTE3 for the congratulations.

At 10/29/11 01:12 AM, Afro-mann wrote:

At 10/28/11 09:32 AM, byteslinger wrote: So, just let me know, and we'll get you started!

Thank you, byteslinger. I have read the barracks code of conduct, manifesto, and FAQ. I understand these rules, guidelines, and principles. I accept them and will follow them to the best of my ability.

Also, thank you to Decky and SCTE3 for the congratulations.

Very well. We now move to the vote-in phase...

Will all active EGB members please weigh in on Afro-mann's entrance discussion ASAP. Thank you.

That is all.

*Salutes*

I thought that Meatspin crap was long gone old as hell not really suitable unless it was a flash movie. I too noticed the many submissions on friday morning, I saw around 74 which was amazing more then on Clock Day! I did wonder why it was odd to see so many cool though to see the flash portal so busy. I know it almost halloween but is Newgrounds having an Halloween day? maybe because of the cool border.

At 10/30/11 01:30 PM, SCTE3 wrote: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2765
Not usre whether or not to flag it. Just a slideshow of people who drew on their noses. On the other hand, that account is an alt of another user named dontrapeme.

I'm not sure either but I think it should just be blammed.

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Hateful hero worship.

At 10/31/11 02:35 AM, Gimmick wrote: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/58 2802
Hateful hero worship.

Of mass(?) murderers, as Bolo pointed out.