Posts by Allink

Quote from videogamesm12

So I've been radio silent about the status of this document for quite a bit, and while this isn't intentional, I still take full responsibility for the long delays and radio silence about the case. So, I've decided to break the radio silence. I've been quietly watching this thread, but until now I didn't have the guts to explain the situation out of fear of getting blasted.

To put it bluntly, I've been procrastinating with working on the document as I have shifted most of my priorities from the server to my real life situation with my school work and physical health. While I have been working on the document on and off for a while, progress has been slow because of, you guessed it, procrastination.

Sorry about the delays and radio silence.

Can you publicize a draft version? Doesn't have to be completed, polished or proofread (maybe we'll help you do that), I just want a small taste of what's to come.

Vouch, Coco is a dependable admin.

Vouch, I think you should get a second chance.

Quote from Beta_Alpha

(which they've already started by moving to bedrock, some shutting down the java versions)

Only case of this I can remember in recent memory would be Hive. Although they moved because the Bedrock server was simply astronomically more popular than Java and was bringing in enough money for its maintenance, whereas the Java server was not.

As a developer I sure as hell don't want anything to do with Bedrock. They don't even have official native Linux or Mac OS, and the only option is to emulate the app on the respective mobile platform for the unsupported OS (Android for Linux and iOS app sideloading for MacOS). These "workarounds" don't work most of the time either. There's an annoying issue with an unofficial Bedrock Launcher for Linux where all textures are offset by 1.

Java will always be superior to Bedrock, at least for me.

Quote from Luke

according to his DMs with Allink

These aren't DMs, and are in-fact in the Discord server for kitsune.icu. DM me saying you want an invite and I'll throw you one (don't really want to post it here, might break the advertising policy). We just don't have a Member role, that's why it appears to be DMs.

Vouch, this user harasses me on various other servers calling me "anti-trans" (which I am not), "creepy" and some such.

Personally, I don't understand why this user seems to hate me and Luke so much. All we've done is point out their behavior and I pointed out they were playing on Kaboom, as I had noticed their activity in Kaboom-related Discord servers.

If anything, 1RS is the one who's harassing me and Luke here; she's using alts/telling friends to harass us in the TotalFreedom Discord and other servers (the screenshots here are in the kitsune.icu, a Kaboom clone me and ginlang run, Discord server).

She also went out of her way to DM ginlang these gems:

According to her, she submitted a tip to the FBI's cybercrime division for "cyberstalking" or something similar, which we have absolutely not none. The only thing we've done that could be likened to cyberstalking is happening to stumble upon her activity in Kaboom-related server, which doesn't constitute as stalking anyhow. She seems to be using this as a scare tactic against me and Luke; however she's the only one who's going to have anything negative coming out of that tip she submitted.

This user's presence on the TF Minecraft server/Discord server will only cause problems. She seems to have the twisted idea that stopping at nothing to get rid of people they don't like won't get her banned. The user has used multiple sockpuppet accounts on the TF Discord in an attempt to sway public opinion.

I rest my case.

Quote from CoolestGuy94

what is bloxhub

Stupid plugin for enabling AWE to work with protection and logging plugins or something like that

Quote from videogamesm12

On a side note: Why is it that whenever I sleep during the day, some absolutely crazy shit like this always happens?

Universe is a bitch but please get good sleep anyways

Quote from cs7

You're really comparing this to McDonald's? It's not the corporation's fault that an employee made a mistake. Mojang is in on all this.

What's your point here? Something as massive as chat signatures and chat reporting isn't going to be added to a game by one employee, of course it's going to be the entire company...

Quote from cs7

Mojang already did a half-assed job on 1.19, and our expectations were too high. All that time since the update was announced, and we got a MILD update that really didn't add to the ambience of Minecraft all that much.

I agree here. Don't really like the Wild update all too much.

Quote from cs7

To double-down and add something most of us DON'T like feels like a big middle finger and a slap in the face to the community.

The thing with maintaining a massive software project (in this case Minecraft) is that you can't please everyone. You're much better to just double down on something you've added or when you "mess up" in the community's eyes next time you'll just get more hate. Every time you give in you'll get more hate. It's a vicious cycle. Even if you don't like chat signatures, from Mojang's point of view, they absolutely CAN'T remove them. The time to ask for their removal was during the snapshot phase of the 1.19 update. But, correct me if I'm wrong, nobody batted an eye.

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While I'm in the mood to rant, let's talk about them silently removing the Technoblade pig from the launcher. I've never watched his videos personally, but he was loved by tens of millions of people, if not hundreds. Mojang had added a Technoblade easter egg to the launcher, and then removed it quietly once people stopped talking about it. If they would've said "Hey, we are removing the easter egg from the launcher. This does not mean we don't care, and Technoblade will live on in our hearts." they would get much less backlash. It really seems like they were in it for the publicity the whole time.

I guess it's like pride month. Corporations will show support of things and then in a month or so end up removing that display of support. I personally don't care.

Quote from cs7

However, they're really pissing off everyone lately, and I don't see the game lasting another 5 years

To be honest, I agree with not seeing the game last another 5 years, but it's for a different reason entirely. Have you seen the absolute state of the Minecraft Server and Client's codebase? It's absolutely fucking torturous to have to work with and run. I think development will eventually crawl to a snail's pace due to the absolute state it's in.

Quote from characterslimits

What if Microsoft/Mojang starts mandating chat signatures? I have no proof that they will, but they probably know that the only way to defeat the reporting system is by not signing messages. So they probably will start mandating chat signatures if they want to force this system on everyone.

Gonna take a wild guess here and say they won't; this is practically just fearmongering at this point with no real evidence.

Quote from cs7

Why would we even want chat signatures on here in the first place? 🤔

Probably to report abusive messages but idk you tell me

Quote from Luke

mobile users

Hard to read on desktop too

Vouch, I think having custom icons for each forum would enhance UX.

Vouch for replacing it with LiftReloaded, removing the plugin entirely or switching to a different elevator solution.

Vouch

Can you move the text out of a code block it's a bit taxing to read

Pretty sure this is just one of the many city builds in the Flatlands. But yeah, maybe it was once used as a spawn.

Quote from root

large dr. pepper

Do McDonalds serve Dr Pepper in the US? I've only ever seen Burger King have them in the UK.

Anyways, my McDonalds order:
Large coke

Quote from cs7

It's the fact that Mojang refuses to clarify anything.

Except, they have. See the Player Reporting FAQ.

Quote from cs7

They won't talk about it on any social platforms, so many of us feel left in the dark.

Except, they have. See this tweet.

Quote from cs7

I have No Chat Reports mod

For the future, whenever you're unduly kicked from a server after chatting or typing a command, disable this mod. It's been known to cause issues like this.

Quote from cs7

It's the fact that Mojang is refusing to acknowledge anything, and they're straight up ignoring everyone.

They're really not... If you're going to tweet at the McDonalds Twitter account and ask why they messed up the Hamburger you ordered, chances are you're going to be ignored or told to file a complaint. Tweeting at people isn't the correct way to file a complaint. Also, these accounts are ran by a separate department from the ones who actually make the game, so they're not going to talk about it unless specifically told to by management or the developers.

Tweeting at the developers and getting a snarky or rude response back and then getting outraged isn't really fair... Since they've been getting harassed, mocked and bullied by some members of the #saveminecraft community (not saying it's any of you); tweeting rude things at people who made a change you don't like just makes you a twerp.

Object, I don't see the need

Quote from characterslimits

The reason for the lack of communication is to make it easier for Microsoft/Mojang to lie about the chat reporting system. The less things you say, the easier it is to lie, as there is less things you have to lie about.

Or, gee, maybe they don't communicate much because their features are subject to change and as such any statements they make may become invalid... Not entirely sure why a multibillion dollar company would lie about their own product.

Quote from characterslimits

They claim they're doing this to "Protect Users", but that's just doublespeak, the true reason why they added this system is because they want to maximize control over their game.

Just think about it, if the reason actually was about protecting users, then wouldn't they made it an option for servers to opt-out from the system? The fact they didn't provide an option for opting-out makes it clear that they want control.

Because abusive servers could just opt-out? Invalidating the purpose of the system in the first place?

Quote from characterslimits

Code: Transcript [0:06] ...where the only limit is your imagination. [0:10] ...let's go, wherever you wanna go. [0:20] ...build anything you want. [0:26] ...'cause this is the most significant sandbox you will ever set foot in. [0:47] no-one can tell you what you can or cannot do. [0:50] With no rules to follow, this adventure, it's up to you.

The takeaway here is that Mojang made all of these promises to freedom, and they delivered. However, with the addition of the chat reporting system, the are effectively removing freedom from their game, a promise which is now broken.

The game is no longer about you, it's about them.

Steam never made promises to freedom, so therefore nobody cares about Steam banning people.

Being a tyrant is one thing, but promising freedom and then being a tyrant is another.

Adding onto test 's response, this trailer isn't even made by Mojang. It's made by Vareide (video here). It can be surmised these are not promises made by Mojang.