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Meteor 2016
Registered Member #316
Joined: Mon Jun 26 2006, 09:14PMPosts: 3503 |
Hey John, it's been awesome to play with you the times that I Have played. You are probably one of the most hilarious guys I have played with ever in the tank, and it's a disappointment to see you go. The only advice I have to offer to you is just channel your frustration into something else like I do. People are better than you and sometimes it is hard to accept. I know I still haven't accepted that fact yet  Anyways, whatever you do in those extra 8 to 10 hours of your life, make sure it's something that is going to contribute a lot into your life. Substituting life for FT is almost against God, so choose wisely Gonna miss you man, hopefully you come back before the intended time you set (Which is at the end of summer, that's wayyyy too long!) I have threatened to uninstall the game many times because of my frustration, but here I am still playing. I hope you consider the same. Peace buddy! |
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FT Classic Op
Registered Member #39
Joined: Fri Dec 02 2005, 10:30PMPosts: 1545 |
Hey John, sorry to see you go. I'm not sure why but it seems that you and I turned a corner last weekend after a string of negative incidents on FTC this month. Whether you decide to return or not I'd like to talk to you over PM, Friends, etc. and get some closure on why we had problems. I understand why you're leaving and I respect you taking personal responsibility for your decision. There is one detail I find immensely interesting in your post. You say "I can't do anything about it," when referring to the hacking issue and at first I though you should have phrased it as: "I am choosing not to do anything about it." Most FTC'ers understand that peer-reviewed demo(s) as evidence of a regular hacking is a solid requirement for banning on FTC. So my first thought was that since you and others don't bother to record and post a demo of alleged hacking then, well, you're just walking away. Then I reread your post and it hit me--maybe you _are_ doing something about it! Er, well... maybe. Perhaps I'm reading too much into this, and I am sure your primary reason for taking a break is genuinely wanting to spend time doing other things, but what if, in the same process, you're trying to be an agent of change on FTC. I apologize if I missed the mark completely and I'm only speculating here--I mean no disrespect by doing so. Either way you've got me thinking about the hacking topic you mentioned. It's probably time to readdress the name-that-should-not-be-named-concerning-hacking issue. I don't think this thread is the correct place to dicuss it, though, and I will try to catch up with the other Ops/Lead Admins on FTC and start a dialog about this elsewhere. More details later... Thanks for taking a break in style, John. I hope we get a chance to talk soon, and I will try to show up on Friday to send you off proper. 
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I want to fuck your hand.
Registered Member #571
Joined: Thu Feb 15 2007, 09:59PMPosts: 2809 |
Wow John.... it really sucks to see you go. Like others ive had some amazing times with you, and not seeing your name on at night will really have an impact on me. I was just in the tank playing with you and other FT members saying how proud we should be that we have most of the old guys still around and its a really enjoyable community to play with. Ive seen some noobies come in and say that recently, and it really made me notice all the friends ive made and how awesome it is to play with guys like you. Like you, im not a stat whore, and im absolutely horrid in game. I really only play to have fun, so looks like backhall nades and bind quotes are gonna go on without you  Congrats on making such an honorable and respectable decision buddy. I hope I get to see you sooner then the end of the summer. hugs and kisses(as Kddude would say)<333 |
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| Glas4d |
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Registered Member #756
Joined: Sat Jun 23 2007, 10:49PMPosts: 1717 |
had some good times. good luck. | ||
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| Madvillain |
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Registered Member #445
Joined: Sun Oct 01 2006, 11:42PMPosts: 2233 |
peace. Btw: i played with tastecoldsteel about 2 weeks ago. he wants nothin to do with FT |
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01nk3d bY tEh P1g
Registered Member #531
Joined: Thu Jan 04 2007, 05:27AMPosts: 707 |
Good ol Tetris, it's gotta be the FT theme song. See you in the tank in a few weeks bud. Sad to see ya go but I expect you to fiend for CS:S until you can't take it anymore. Later John MAYO |
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| JohnMayer |
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Registered Member #521
Joined: Thu Dec 28 2006, 02:14AMPosts: 67 |
Wow, guys, thanks for all the kind words. Let me say first that this isn't primarily about the hacking. I am going to let you guys in on the scoop: last week I learned that my wife is preggo with the Deuce (what I've named our second kid). This means that when I come home at night from a long, draining day at the office, even though I am VERY inclined to plop down at the computer and pwn some noobs, I can't justify it because I have a long list of projects that we really need to complete before the Deuce drops. This includes but is not limited to: complete kitchen remodel, move all my crap out of my home office and set it up as a kids room, complete various things around the house that I'll never have time for when we have a newborn and a 3 year old running around (painting, gardening, new patio cover, etc etc etc). Alex, thank you for the kind words and I want to say publicly that I have no ill feelings towards you. We can discuss further in PM. So, I'm going to hit all of the projects hard and try to get it all done before the end of the summer. When I have my wife happy and some breathing room I will come back. But if I leave Steam installed I will be way too tempted (just a half hour...), so I'm removing it. Now I'll say something else about the hacking. It's true that all this is not about hacking, but as Alex noted, it is probably worth a re-visit. Unfortunately we don't have any Valve employees or Steam programmers, so there isn't much chance that we will fix Steam or completely prevent hax in CS. However, I am concerned that there are regulars on the FTC who use them for a competitive edge. Sure, there are the noobs who come here straight from the myg0t website with their new hax and are all spinning around and walling and radaring or whatever, very obviously using them, so much that everyone notices and votebans. But these others, _perhaps_ there are regulars (and I'm certainly not going to even try to name names) who have mastered the art of subtle application of hax. Alex was right when he said that most folks don't bother with demoing. However, if the hax are used subtlely with no blatantly obvious behavior, what is there to demo? Someone getting a slightly above average number of scout headshots? It won't hold up in court. So, I can voice concerns, but CS is CS and it won't change anytime soon. I am indeed frustrated at times but it's still a blast playing with you guys. And Aks, I'm sorry if it's annoying that I nade the cabinets in T spawn every round, I honestly don't do it just to piss you off. I just like to go for the stack. Just pay some damn attention to my radio warning.  P.S. Hit F10+power button for CT riot shield. |
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b4ndito
Registered Member #958
Joined: Fri Jan 04 2008, 06:59AMPosts: 3385 |
Congratulations on dropping a Deuce John. I'm happy for you, and can't wait until the end of Summer. See you in...I guess 6 months. That's a long fucking time. Damnit. P.S. Did you know John Mayer pees sitting down? -[link]- Edited Thu Feb 28 2008, 06:45PM |
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| Madvillain |
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Registered Member #445
Joined: Sun Oct 01 2006, 11:42PM Posts: 2233 |
Hmmm, its good for u to re-post, now you cleared up a lot of misconceptions i had about u leaving. However, all i can hope is that you John Mayer is wrong about the FT regulars that you claim hack. I mean, i really wouldn't mind hearing the real issue brought to the surface instead of dancing around it. While there was a huge discussion about the banning of Kever (the first name that pops up into my mind after reading ur post mayer) you claim there are regulars that have this common hacking appearance. Mayer, i would greatly appreciate you sending me a PM about the details of your concern and the reason you are leaving. From what i gather from my reading it may seems you have somewhat of a argument to base your claims seeing how no one has dismissed your opinions( especially Alex, when i saw him post i thought he would of). If theres a serious problem with breaking the rules on the FT server I will personally look into the problem best i can. BTW i sent you a PM to get your attention just in case. |
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| BuBBLe GooSe |
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The Original MilfHunter
Registered Member #163
Joined: Mon Mar 06 2006, 02:24PMPosts: 1592 |
Congratz on the Deuce! Hopefully you can finish your projects and join us in a few months. I'll miss your massive burps. Wall-shaking belches are a lost art, Barney Gumble (Simpsons) would be proud. You raise some good points and interesting insight with regards to hacking and I'm sure that there will be a time and place to elaborate on it, but this thread is about the man, the myth, the legend... Mayer. <3 Catch ya when you get back. If Friday will be your last night for a while, we'll have to send you off in style.   |
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