12-28-2024, 03:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-28-2024, 03:56 PM by Propagandhim.)
https://youtube.com/shorts/RtrJBDYz7YQ?si=erjxna4OeQ-Nywq3
Fellas, I'm not kidding when I say this. I was wrong about Nepenthe. She's got chops. And despite our differences, I can respect that talent. From now on ya boi is gonna take a backseat and back the fuck off. I can't step to this.
and also, I'm sorry to keep posting AI slop, but GoogleLM has gotten really good lately with the Gemini 2.0 updates...the last several pages of our thread here:
https://voca.ro/139SnK5OQl1y
It even makes a study guide. Study up, fellas!
Journal of Other Forum Analysis Study Guide: Volume II, Issue 1
Quiz
1. What holiday is being discussed in the excerpts?
2. What is the name of the forum being analyzed?
3. Who is the user that received a stand mixer as a gift?
4. What is the name of the other online forum mentioned several times throughout the excerpts?
5. Which user states that they only jerk off to Garfield cartoons?
6. Which video game is FantasticToma considering purchasing?
7. What is the name of the handheld gaming device FantasticToma already owns?
8. Which user claims to be a "Former Canadian Ambassador to Guam, OBE"?
9. Which user is concerned about finding NSFW content of their favorite cartoon/comic book/video game characters online?
10. What gift did the user "books" receive?
Answer Key
1. Christmas
2. ResetEra
3. FantasticToma
4. Bluesky
5. Propagandhim
6. The RP5
7. Anbernic RG351P
8. Hap Shaughnessy
9. HeavenIsAPlaceOnEarth
10. Socks
Essay Questions
1. Analyze the tone and language used by the users of "THE BIRE." How does it contribute to the overall atmosphere of the forum?
2. Discuss the recurring theme of "grifting" on ResetEra, as presented in the excerpts. How do "THE BIRE" users interpret and react to perceived instances of grifting?
3. Examine the criticisms of ResetEra expressed by "THE BIRE" users. What specific aspects of the forum are they critical of, and why?
4. Analyze the role of humor and irony in "THE BIRE's" analysis of ResetEra. How do these elements shape the forum's perspective on the subject matter?
5. Discuss the ethics of analyzing and critiquing online communities like ResetEra. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of such analysis?
Glossary of Terms
ResetEra: A popular online forum focused on video games and related topics.
THE BIRE: The name of the forum where the excerpts are taken from, dedicated to analyzing ResetEra.
Grifting: Engaging in dishonest or deceptive practices to obtain money or other benefits.
TERF: An acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminist," a term for feminists who hold transphobic views.
NSFW: An acronym for "not safe for work," referring to content that is inappropriate for viewing in a professional setting, often of a sexual or explicit nature.
OBE: An honorific title, standing for "Officer of the Order of the British Empire."
Neoliberal: A political ideology that advocates for free-market capitalism, deregulation, and privatization.
Incel: A derogatory term for "involuntary celibate," used to describe men who are perceived to be resentful of women for their perceived inability to find romantic or sexual partners.
Alt-Right: A far-right, white nationalist movement that often promotes racist, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic views.
Gamergate: A 2014 online harassment campaign primarily targeting women in the video game industry.
SJW: An acronym for "social justice warrior," a derogatory term used to mock individuals who advocate for social justice causes.
NPC: An acronym for "non-playable character," used in gaming and online communities to insult individuals perceived as lacking independent thought or blindly following a particular ideology.
Woke: A slang term used to describe individuals perceived to be overly sensitive or politically correct, often used pejoratively.
Virtue Signaling: Publicly expressing moral values or beliefs, often perceived as insincere or done for self-promotion.
Cancel Culture: A phenomenon where individuals or entities face social or professional repercussions for expressing controversial or offensive views.
Platform Wars: Competition and rivalry between different gaming platforms, such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
Gacha: A monetization model in video games where players spend in-game currency to obtain randomized items or characters.
Anime: A style of Japanese animation known for its distinctive visual style and storytelling.
Manga: Japanese comics or graphic novels.
Senpai: A Japanese honorific term used to refer to someone older or more senior in experience.
Weeb: A derogatory term for non-Japanese individuals who are overly obsessed with Japanese culture, particularly anime and manga.
Fellas, I'm not kidding when I say this. I was wrong about Nepenthe. She's got chops. And despite our differences, I can respect that talent. From now on ya boi is gonna take a backseat and back the fuck off. I can't step to this.
and also, I'm sorry to keep posting AI slop, but GoogleLM has gotten really good lately with the Gemini 2.0 updates...the last several pages of our thread here:
https://voca.ro/139SnK5OQl1y
It even makes a study guide. Study up, fellas!
Journal of Other Forum Analysis Study Guide: Volume II, Issue 1
Quiz
1. What holiday is being discussed in the excerpts?
2. What is the name of the forum being analyzed?
3. Who is the user that received a stand mixer as a gift?
4. What is the name of the other online forum mentioned several times throughout the excerpts?
5. Which user states that they only jerk off to Garfield cartoons?
6. Which video game is FantasticToma considering purchasing?
7. What is the name of the handheld gaming device FantasticToma already owns?
8. Which user claims to be a "Former Canadian Ambassador to Guam, OBE"?
9. Which user is concerned about finding NSFW content of their favorite cartoon/comic book/video game characters online?
10. What gift did the user "books" receive?
Answer Key
1. Christmas
2. ResetEra
3. FantasticToma
4. Bluesky
5. Propagandhim
6. The RP5
7. Anbernic RG351P
8. Hap Shaughnessy
9. HeavenIsAPlaceOnEarth
10. Socks
Essay Questions
1. Analyze the tone and language used by the users of "THE BIRE." How does it contribute to the overall atmosphere of the forum?
2. Discuss the recurring theme of "grifting" on ResetEra, as presented in the excerpts. How do "THE BIRE" users interpret and react to perceived instances of grifting?
3. Examine the criticisms of ResetEra expressed by "THE BIRE" users. What specific aspects of the forum are they critical of, and why?
4. Analyze the role of humor and irony in "THE BIRE's" analysis of ResetEra. How do these elements shape the forum's perspective on the subject matter?
5. Discuss the ethics of analyzing and critiquing online communities like ResetEra. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of such analysis?
Glossary of Terms
ResetEra: A popular online forum focused on video games and related topics.
THE BIRE: The name of the forum where the excerpts are taken from, dedicated to analyzing ResetEra.
Grifting: Engaging in dishonest or deceptive practices to obtain money or other benefits.
TERF: An acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminist," a term for feminists who hold transphobic views.
NSFW: An acronym for "not safe for work," referring to content that is inappropriate for viewing in a professional setting, often of a sexual or explicit nature.
OBE: An honorific title, standing for "Officer of the Order of the British Empire."
Neoliberal: A political ideology that advocates for free-market capitalism, deregulation, and privatization.
Incel: A derogatory term for "involuntary celibate," used to describe men who are perceived to be resentful of women for their perceived inability to find romantic or sexual partners.
Alt-Right: A far-right, white nationalist movement that often promotes racist, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic views.
Gamergate: A 2014 online harassment campaign primarily targeting women in the video game industry.
SJW: An acronym for "social justice warrior," a derogatory term used to mock individuals who advocate for social justice causes.
NPC: An acronym for "non-playable character," used in gaming and online communities to insult individuals perceived as lacking independent thought or blindly following a particular ideology.
Woke: A slang term used to describe individuals perceived to be overly sensitive or politically correct, often used pejoratively.
Virtue Signaling: Publicly expressing moral values or beliefs, often perceived as insincere or done for self-promotion.
Cancel Culture: A phenomenon where individuals or entities face social or professional repercussions for expressing controversial or offensive views.
Platform Wars: Competition and rivalry between different gaming platforms, such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
Gacha: A monetization model in video games where players spend in-game currency to obtain randomized items or characters.
Anime: A style of Japanese animation known for its distinctive visual style and storytelling.
Manga: Japanese comics or graphic novels.
Senpai: A Japanese honorific term used to refer to someone older or more senior in experience.
Weeb: A derogatory term for non-Japanese individuals who are overly obsessed with Japanese culture, particularly anime and manga.