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Why did you join ERA ?
- Thread starter Era of not Yakuza
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I never joined the old site but had considered it a few times before it went up in flames then I saw this site pop up and I was like alright I guess.
I was initially interested because a lot of rumors seem to stem from here. Not sure what's keeping my interest though.
I was initially interested because a lot of rumors seem to stem from here. Not sure what's keeping my interest though.
- Oct 25, 2017
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Gaf fell apart overnight and I took the first discord invite into what would become this place, and im not gonna not talk about video games on the internet.
This was recommended to me by a family member deep into gaming. I do know of Neogaf's reputation but have enjoyed their genre threads (like the one on cinematic platformers) from afar.
I posted on GAF for 12 years so it was a no brainier that I'd move here when that site ate its own ass. Got into GAF because their news was really current and it had better moderation than other sites, even though assholes could get away with a lot more in the old days.
I loved Gaf for the breadth of discussions, incredible amount of activity, and the news. This place had all of that in spades after Gaf exploded. I was so distraught for the 4-5 days that Gaf was gone before Era was born because I thought I'd lost something so very dear to me. I also think "Resetera" is one of the best names for a site ever and I really do just love coming to this place. It's my second home.
was on GAF...and hated that place. luckily it died and Reset era replaced it
gaf made me wait 6 months to activate my account. and then banned me for life 3 days after i was finally allowed to post
gaf made me wait 6 months to activate my account. and then banned me for life 3 days after i was finally allowed to post
I joined Era through GAF, so the more interesting question is why GAF:
I came to GAF late--in 2015, despite having been gaming since the 90s. Generally, I did not use the internet much.
Overtime my hobby dwindled: I have generally conservative buying habits and the HD revolution killed so much of traditional stationary console gaming for me, outside of Nintendo. Then Federation Force happens and I become incredibly frustrated and despondent with gaming. I start commenting in comment sections, which, are well, a cess pool. I start seeking out boards. That leads me to GAF.
GAF reinvigorated my gaming hobby. For as cynical, hyperbolic, and just plain toxic we can all be there is a lot of good information and recommendations about games hidden underneath. I opened myself up to gaming suggestions and exploration and my gaming life has subsequently much improved.
I don't really use Era in the same way though. I found a community at the tail-end of GAF/beginning of Era and I've mostly sequestered myself in said community--increasingly so. Get a lot of good recommendations and deeper cuts that way without all the other stuff. Plus camaraderie.
IDK. I've been trying to reengage with broader Era again since the anniversary. It hasn't gone particularly well :P (which is on both me and my expectations but also honestly on Era). Still, I believe in the place on some level and the community at large has a certain place in my heart.
I came to GAF late--in 2015, despite having been gaming since the 90s. Generally, I did not use the internet much.
Overtime my hobby dwindled: I have generally conservative buying habits and the HD revolution killed so much of traditional stationary console gaming for me, outside of Nintendo. Then Federation Force happens and I become incredibly frustrated and despondent with gaming. I start commenting in comment sections, which, are well, a cess pool. I start seeking out boards. That leads me to GAF.
GAF reinvigorated my gaming hobby. For as cynical, hyperbolic, and just plain toxic we can all be there is a lot of good information and recommendations about games hidden underneath. I opened myself up to gaming suggestions and exploration and my gaming life has subsequently much improved.
I don't really use Era in the same way though. I found a community at the tail-end of GAF/beginning of Era and I've mostly sequestered myself in said community--increasingly so. Get a lot of good recommendations and deeper cuts that way without all the other stuff. Plus camaraderie.
IDK. I've been trying to reengage with broader Era again since the anniversary. It hasn't gone particularly well :P (which is on both me and my expectations but also honestly on Era). Still, I believe in the place on some level and the community at large has a certain place in my heart.
Migrated over because I knew Gaf would be dead after what happened. Plus purple is my favorite color. Easy decision.
I did not come from any other board. I read about the DMC V leaks back in december last year and joined the fun. My favorite threads are probably the Nintendo speculation threads like Directs or the Pokémon speculation stuff before Let's Go was revealed. I don't have a Switch, but those threads are so entertaining. I also enjoy reading recommendations about games. This stuff made me stay and eventually join in later on.
Also, the gifs and the hot takes. Yes, that's the spicy part.
Also, the gifs and the hot takes. Yes, that's the spicy part.
Migrated from GAF.
I like talking about games and I appreciate the platform that doesn't tolerate bigotry. Plus I've managed to learn quite a bit here.
I like talking about games and I appreciate the platform that doesn't tolerate bigotry. Plus I've managed to learn quite a bit here.
I'm an ex-Gaffer. I joined Gaf after lurking for many years mostly because I wanted to take part of sales discussions, even though I never do. I always read every post of the NPD/predictions threads and value Mat's, Zhuge's, and the rest of the gang's opinions.
On another note, one of my favorite posters Nirolak has disappeared for weeks from posting here. Anyone heard from them?
On another note, one of my favorite posters Nirolak has disappeared for weeks from posting here. Anyone heard from them?
Used to be a regular at GAF. Got perma-banned for some incredibly stupid shit. Became a lurker and watched that place go down in flames from the outside.
Migrated to ERA as soon as it was up.
Not 100% happy with this place, but current GAF is an absolute cesspool full of very dumb people. So I see ERA as the lesser of two evils. I have become a lot less active here, though. Too much toxicity and negativity, inherited from the old GAF.
Migrated to ERA as soon as it was up.
Not 100% happy with this place, but current GAF is an absolute cesspool full of very dumb people. So I see ERA as the lesser of two evils. I have become a lot less active here, though. Too much toxicity and negativity, inherited from the old GAF.
Was at Gaf but didn't post much because everything in was gonna say someone else would.
Edit. Joking
Edit. Joking
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not sure what you mean by this
I always felt GAF was too heavy-handed in its moderation and banned too many people, long before the incident which led to ERA
Even though Era and Gaf are still pretty bad, Gfaqs was unnecessarily toxic.
I mainly come for all the news of all sorts in the industry being pooled together here(As opposed to disconnected message boards or sites for each system).
I mainly come for all the news of all sorts in the industry being pooled together here(As opposed to disconnected message boards or sites for each system).
