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BalbanesBeoulve .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Too long and not catchy, sorry. |
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kthorjensen .
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schild .
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ajutla wrote: | walkthroughwalls.com |
This. Is. Amazing. |
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mechanoriINtransit .
Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 33
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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savepoint.com isn't too bad, actually. |
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Psiga .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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mechanoriINtransit wrote: | savepoint.com isn't too bad, actually. |
It's already taken, though. The idea was just to call the place "savepoint" and have a bunch of different domains linking to it.
Still, that just adds another name into the hat. So, whatever. |
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Toto 4th Man
Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 122
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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kthorjensen wrote: | Toto wrote: | This is kind of not going anywhere guys. Just PM Toups, like he said. |
where was it expected to go? |
A decision, hopefully?
That's probably me being naive though. |
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Brock .
Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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I think this name bickering is ridiculous. I'd rather be posting on the new forum than squatting on these fine boards, anyhow.
Someone send me a Facebook message once this is all over |
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schild .
Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 30
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Brock said it. Stop dicking around. Had this been on my lap, I'd have been done within 8 hours of IC falling over and going boom. You can always change a domain name. |
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wankerwitson .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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MMOGC _________________ tim? |
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vision .
Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 57
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Ging .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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vision wrote: | secondcredit - sounds too much like putting in another quarter when those damn MKII cabinets infiltrated the arcade, which then upped the prices on all games (at least in my selective memory and locale). |
Viruta On is still the only game I've ever tolerated paying more than a quarter for.
Man I miss that arcade. |
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Mister Toups Hates your favorite videogame
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 1693 Location: Lafayette, LA
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Okay.
I've gone backwards and forwards on this but in the end I think this is best choice. The name of the site will be SelectButton.
I know this is disappointing to a lot of you, and I have been laboring over the pros and cons of each and every of the names that people have mentioned. I could go down and make list saying why I didn't choose all of them (and if you really want me to I will), but suffice it to say there was one simple reason I had for choosing SelectButton.
That reason is I don't want a name that will get in the way of the forums. The fact is that everyone has a different idea of the sort of community IC is; though we all share many things in common this forum is a very diverse group of people who come at things from a variety of perspectives. The tone and character of the IC forums was never a unilateral thing; the name "insert credit" sure as hell didn't sum it up, and I think if this discussion has proved anything it's that it may be impossible to find a "perfect" name.
Now yes, I think it would be awesome to have a kickass name like bossparade or hardtype, or becausevideogames or any of the other great suggestions people have made. However the problem is each of these names will end up leaving some people feeling left out. They're too specific in what they suggest -- yes, even "becausevideogames" -- and they are misleading about the nature of what this community is like. I chose SelectButton because, even if it's boring and a little awkward, it's non-specific enough to include everybody while still suggesting what the site is about (yes, videogames) and the way in which the site is unique.
It is a weak name, but I don't think that will be any problem for this community. We don't need a catchy name to speak for all the things that make the forum awesome; I'm confident that the forum can speak for itself.
I hope you guys don't feel slighted, like I gave you the illusion of choice and then ripped it out from under you. To tell the truth I didn't like SelectButton very much at first; the whole reason I started soliciting alternative names was because I was sure we could've gotten something better. But after hours of deliberation and sweating over the most minute details, this is the only name I can stand behind with confidence as being appropriate for the entire forums. Think of it like a comfortably fitting loose sweater versus a tight leather jacket; it doesn't look as good but it's more comfortable. Plus you can still kind of see her tits pushing through which is arguably hotter.
I know some of you are antsy about Tim owning the domain name. Believe it or not Tim has my trust in this situation and I would like to ask all of you to do the same, for the sake of the community. I know many people don't like tim, but in all of my personal dealings with him he has been very fair and open, and he has even trusted me with similarly sensitive information, so I feel that I at least owe him that much back as a matter of honor. If he does anything to the site I will take full responsibility, and the very worst that can happen is that we have a find a new domain name. Owning the site name doesn't give him the authority to nuke the forums or anything like that, anyway. Not that I'm worried he will.
If anyone is upset about this, shoot me a PM and I will give you my cell phone number and you can yell at me until either you feel better or my cell phone batteries die. Of course you are still welcome to contact me via google talk or email.
Also: yes, the official spelling is SelectButton -- I think it looks better capitalized, don't you? _________________ where were you when nana komatsu got a wii? |
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chompers po pable .
Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 142
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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i think selectbutt.on will grow on me. like the forums are a button, not just any button...the select button. groovy. |
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schild .
Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 30
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Okay.
I've gone backwards and forwards on this but in the end I think this is best choice. The name of the site will be SelectButton. |
Way to grow some balls. That's all you should've typed.
But no, it looks stupid as SelectButton.
Just call it selectbutton.
Also, the abbreviation is SB. SB stands for a number of things.
SB.exe is the last thing you see when Shadowbane crashes.
SB is the initials of a notorious internet furry, SirBruce.
SB is also the shorthand for shitballs.
SB is insertcredit2:electricboogaloo.
I should've pointed that out earlier.
BUT DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU. JUST FUCKING ROLL WITH IT! GO TEAM TOUPS! |
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mechanoriINtransit .
Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 33
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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selectbutton is just fine.
Also!
Is that Faithless?
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GrimmSweeper .
Joined: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 8
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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There be many configurations of the internets, but there is only one selectbutton. Switch n' choose to your style!
*shrugs* Just let us have a home. _________________ This is not a signature. |
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dongle .
Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Posts: 290
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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hmm, you know, i like it. there's not much bad to say about it, and it's not pretentious or anything. that is, i can imagine myself saying it aloud with more ease than the other names. |
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mechanoriINtransit .
Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 33
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, and Toups, I really appreciate how you're handling this. I totally want to call your cell phone. |
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chompers po pable .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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mechanoriINtransit wrote: | Oh, and Toups, I really appreciate how you're handling this. I totally want to call your cell phone. |
right, i want your telly # as well toups. just to say sup. at 4:15 am your time. drunk and in tears. |
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dessgeega loves your favorite videogame
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 6563 Location: bohan
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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mechanoriINtransit wrote: | Is that Faithless? |
that's robin williams. _________________
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Mister Toups Hates your favorite videogame
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 1693 Location: Lafayette, LA
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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sorry I'm only giving out my number to people who want to yell at me!
(pm if you're like really serious) _________________ where were you when nana komatsu got a wii? |
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jachbla .
Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 8
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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SelectButton it is. Aw hell, it's growing on me already. |
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mechanoriINtransit .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Mister Toups wrote: | (pm if you're like really serious) |
I'm not sure if I am. I'm going to be thinking about this for days now. |
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JamesE .
Joined: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 168 Location: Straight Up, Straight Down
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Toups: if Tim can be trusted then he'll transfer the domain name to you agreeably. If that costs money, I'm sure we can all chip in a few dollars to cover the costs.
Do not proceed until this is done. If someone has the rug in their hands, they can pull it out from under you. If Tim really has no agenda then he'll have no problem with it. We have no reason to trust him and he is prone to doing crazy shit on the internet.
Seriously get this fucking covered. Please. _________________
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Psiga .
Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Posts: 124 Location: Green Valley, Henderson, NV
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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I doubt that he'd fuck with you over it. This has turned into a genuine social experiment. |
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DonMarco .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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hey guys, massivelymultiplayeronlinegaycats.com is still available! _________________ Collector of over 1,538 strategy guides. That's weird, right?
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LegatoB .
Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 34 Location: Electric Avenue
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Psiga wrote: | I doubt that he'd fuck with you over it. This has turned into a genuine social experiment. |
But there's no good reason to leave the loophole open, is there? |
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boojiboy7 .
Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 248 Location: Yeah, THAT Cleveland.
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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SB also stands, among a few friends of mine, for "Shit, Bitch." |
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John .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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i wouldn't be so paranoid.
so what if we lose the database?
that means we get to discuss killer 7 again! >:D |
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Hot Stott Bot .
Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: Boston
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Let's have a new poll/thread to discuss "select button" versus "SelectButton" versus "Select Button" versus "selectbutton".......?
Also, Tim owning the domain isn't a huge deal. He doesn't own the server or anything. Worst case scenario is we'll have to move over to selectbutton.ca if he fucked us over?
But I don't think he will. |
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schild .
Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 30
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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JamesE wrote: | Toups: if Tim can be trusted then he'll transfer the domain name to you agreeably. If that costs money, I'm sure we can all chip in a few dollars to cover the costs.
Do not proceed until this is done. If someone has the rug in their hands, they can pull it out from under you. If Tim really has no agenda then he'll have no problem with it. We have no reason to trust him and he is prone to doing crazy shit on the internet.
Seriously get this fucking covered. Please. |
Yes. |
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Psiga .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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LegatoB wrote: | Psiga wrote: | I doubt that he'd fuck with you over it. This has turned into a genuine social experiment. |
But there's no good reason to leave the loophole open, is there? |
Do what ya will.
boojiboy7 wrote: | SB also stands, among a few friends of mine, for "Shit, Bitch." |
And people can end things with uisb, uisb |
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boojiboy7 .
Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 248 Location: Yeah, THAT Cleveland.
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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I prefer UITSB. |
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gutomatic .
Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Posts: 34 Location: Curitiba, Brazil
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Mister Toups wrote: | Okay.
I've gone backwards and forwards on this but in the end I think this is best choice. The name of the site will be SelectButton.
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O-kay!
In fact I was expecting this so I was the first one to make a banner, even if it was a very lame one (yeah).
So! Start making banners!
Also we can do "select butt" threads on the Forum Axe 2 |
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Scratchmonkey .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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I just picked up select-button.com and Toups is in the process of picking up selectbutton.org.
So there are backups, no worries, etc. |
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vision .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Mister Toups Hates your favorite videogame
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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vision wrote: |
made this as a joke before the name became final. in the spirit of a suggestive Newport cigarette ad. no, this isn't something we should ever use. |
I'm interested in seeing the source image. _________________ where were you when nana komatsu got a wii? |
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vision .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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gutomatic .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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I say we steal all TGQ banners and use this mask in front of them |
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chompers po pable .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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vision, that is amusing, and well done. i think it should be used. (double your pleasure, select both!) |
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Mister Toups Hates your favorite videogame
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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hot _________________ where were you when nana komatsu got a wii? |
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dark steve .
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king be not proud _________________
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vision .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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extralife .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, I know the name is already set, but:
gameoveryeah.com
That's pretty damn sweet, I think.
I mean, just think of the Sega Rally dude happily aplauding the player for his failure. Not only is it awesome, but if kind of fits our situation perfectly, you know? |
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Ethoscapade .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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the soft bulletin? |
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Boo .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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Mister Toups wrote: | Believe it or not Tim has my trust in this situation |
We were this close. No one learned a thing. |
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extralife .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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lets give the name to aderack to amirite |
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Pilgrim .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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This is Eljohnzo from Insert Credit. I didn't post very much but I do feel pretty attached to the forums.
What about the name TwoCreditsToContinue.com
It has a nice flow to it as well as the ability to abbreviate it as 2C2C. The name comes from it being both a sequel to insert credit, as in two, and also a continuation of what insert credit began, like continuing after a game over, which is what essentially happened with IC. The Two credits is also just a bit more in line with modern arcades. |
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zebadayus .
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hm
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GcDiaz .
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Toups! Sorry this came so late, but um...
selectstart
Anyone who's played Contra gets the reference, so how about it? |
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