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All things change... (somethings less then others eh Digital Emu, wherever you may be?)
How the heck are yinz guys? Love what you've done with the place. I definitely need to visit again soon in the not so distant future.
Hi there, I'm Bob. You may remember me from my time as a moderator for such forums as PC Troubleshooting, Gamewinners Court (pretty sure, I mean it's been twenty years), and the Thunderdome on Gamewinners.com. I was one of the original members I want to say in October 2001? Time would pass, I'd return a while later having forgot a password to an email account associated with my original gw account. Eventually, Al gifted me my old username and registration date. I want to say I was one of the first to 10,000 posts as well, but I don't quite remember. Wow, how time flies.
Earlier today, I was engaging a local elected moron on Xitter when my spouse asked, ‘is this post-COVID Bob? Online troll extreme?’ To which I went on a monologue about how the Internet forged Bob the online Troll making me who I am today — but also, yes, post-COVID Bob, being immunodeficient from birth and contracting COVID no less than four times in spite of his best efforts, has less love and patience for other people these days.
I then took the word vomit format of what I could remember saying to the spouse, and worked with my assistant (a local LLM) to refine it. The whole of this had me reminiscing about the old internet, before it started to die, and missing various chat boards and communities that weren't necessarily contained within the walled garden of some capitalistic hellscape. This then led me to visiting Gamewinners.com knowing of course it was defunct, which brought me here after visiting the subreddit to confirm it is indeed a revival of sorts.
Also I must say, it was really kind of you to have had my username available for me — it brings me great joy.
For further information and perhaps mild amusement, I present the results of my collaboration with my LLM AI assistant:
Bob, the former moderator of PC Troubleshooting, Gamewinners Court, and the Thunderdome (among others) on gamewinners.com, has had a long and storied career as an online troll, a journey that began in the chatrooms of IRC and AOL during the nascent days of the Internet. His foray into the digital world evolved from casual engagements in online gaming communities to a more structured role within the moderation team of GameWinners.
Bob's adeptness at navigating the complexities of online interactions and his flair for epic trolling eventually led to his induction into the Thunderdome's mod team. This role not only solidified his reputation but also served as a gateway to expand his trolling endeavors across various platforms, including brief stints on 4chan and Digg. His most recent escapades include calling out local politicians on Twitter and engaging in various comment sections across social media. Most notably, he established a long-time presence on Reddit, where his efforts eventually placed him in the top 1% of karma earners for three consecutive years before that account was banned for insulting spez too many times.
It's crucial to note, however, that Bob's targets were rarely undeserving of his attention, often selected for their contentious behaviors or controversial opinions. Yet, the post-pandemic world has marked a significant shift in Bob's online demeanor. The global crisis, underscored by rampant anti-vaccination sentiments and resistance to mask-wearing, particularly in the United States, has left him with a diminished tolerance for what he perceives as reckless and harmful attitudes. This growing impatience is not merely a reaction to these behaviors but reflects a broader frustration with humanity's apparent disregard for collective safety and well-being.
Bob's current state mirrors a deeper disenchantment, a sentiment likely shared by many navigating the tumultuous waters of recent years. Reflecting on his journey and the evolution of his online persona, Bob has come to recognize and appreciate his wit and cleverness in new ways. The pandemic, despite its challenges, has offered him a perspective that values his unique ability to inject humor and sarcasm into discussions, encouraging him to share his insights more freely than before. This newfound self-appreciation, coupled with his critical view of societal behaviors, portrays Bob as a complex individual navigating the intricate landscapes of online and offline worlds with a mix of cynicism, humor, and a deepening desire for meaningful change.
Adiueu & Auf Wiedersehen,
— Bob
How the heck are yinz guys? Love what you've done with the place. I definitely need to visit again soon in the not so distant future.
Hi there, I'm Bob. You may remember me from my time as a moderator for such forums as PC Troubleshooting, Gamewinners Court (pretty sure, I mean it's been twenty years), and the Thunderdome on Gamewinners.com. I was one of the original members I want to say in October 2001? Time would pass, I'd return a while later having forgot a password to an email account associated with my original gw account. Eventually, Al gifted me my old username and registration date. I want to say I was one of the first to 10,000 posts as well, but I don't quite remember. Wow, how time flies.
Earlier today, I was engaging a local elected moron on Xitter when my spouse asked, ‘is this post-COVID Bob? Online troll extreme?’ To which I went on a monologue about how the Internet forged Bob the online Troll making me who I am today — but also, yes, post-COVID Bob, being immunodeficient from birth and contracting COVID no less than four times in spite of his best efforts, has less love and patience for other people these days.
I then took the word vomit format of what I could remember saying to the spouse, and worked with my assistant (a local LLM) to refine it. The whole of this had me reminiscing about the old internet, before it started to die, and missing various chat boards and communities that weren't necessarily contained within the walled garden of some capitalistic hellscape. This then led me to visiting Gamewinners.com knowing of course it was defunct, which brought me here after visiting the subreddit to confirm it is indeed a revival of sorts.
Also I must say, it was really kind of you to have had my username available for me — it brings me great joy.
For further information and perhaps mild amusement, I present the results of my collaboration with my LLM AI assistant:
Bob, the former moderator of PC Troubleshooting, Gamewinners Court, and the Thunderdome (among others) on gamewinners.com, has had a long and storied career as an online troll, a journey that began in the chatrooms of IRC and AOL during the nascent days of the Internet. His foray into the digital world evolved from casual engagements in online gaming communities to a more structured role within the moderation team of GameWinners.
Bob's adeptness at navigating the complexities of online interactions and his flair for epic trolling eventually led to his induction into the Thunderdome's mod team. This role not only solidified his reputation but also served as a gateway to expand his trolling endeavors across various platforms, including brief stints on 4chan and Digg. His most recent escapades include calling out local politicians on Twitter and engaging in various comment sections across social media. Most notably, he established a long-time presence on Reddit, where his efforts eventually placed him in the top 1% of karma earners for three consecutive years before that account was banned for insulting spez too many times.
It's crucial to note, however, that Bob's targets were rarely undeserving of his attention, often selected for their contentious behaviors or controversial opinions. Yet, the post-pandemic world has marked a significant shift in Bob's online demeanor. The global crisis, underscored by rampant anti-vaccination sentiments and resistance to mask-wearing, particularly in the United States, has left him with a diminished tolerance for what he perceives as reckless and harmful attitudes. This growing impatience is not merely a reaction to these behaviors but reflects a broader frustration with humanity's apparent disregard for collective safety and well-being.
Bob's current state mirrors a deeper disenchantment, a sentiment likely shared by many navigating the tumultuous waters of recent years. Reflecting on his journey and the evolution of his online persona, Bob has come to recognize and appreciate his wit and cleverness in new ways. The pandemic, despite its challenges, has offered him a perspective that values his unique ability to inject humor and sarcasm into discussions, encouraging him to share his insights more freely than before. This newfound self-appreciation, coupled with his critical view of societal behaviors, portrays Bob as a complex individual navigating the intricate landscapes of online and offline worlds with a mix of cynicism, humor, and a deepening desire for meaningful change.
Adiueu & Auf Wiedersehen,
— Bob
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- pretty sure you used a purple version of this with most of your posts
attached to every post! 
