Got kicked off gamedev.net for saying windows is crap

devsh · Post by **devsh** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:49 pm

the moderator was from redmond and i pointed it out....

make your mind up.

Sylence · Post by **Sylence** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:19 pm

Honestly I would do the same. Senseless flamewars.
If someone says "I don't like windows because it is missing feature xyz and needs program abc which costs $$$ to get this feature" then it's ok because you have an argument. But looking at your signature I can image the comment was something like this: "Guys, Windows is total crap. Better use xyz and all your problems will be gone"

just my 2 cents

Nox · Post by **Nox** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:42 pm

dito!

devsh · Post by **devsh** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:59 pm

i really need to hook up with some linux fanboys, it's hard to live in the world as the minority!

twilight17 · Post by **twilight17** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:43 pm

Each OS has its pros and cons. No need to argue.

Halifax · Post by **Halifax** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:16 am

devsh wrote:i really need to hook up with some linux fanboys

The first step to rehabilitation is admittance.

EDIT:
Not that I usually comment on these type of things that deal with inter-forum dealings, but I came across the topic at GameDev. And all I have to say is that you were blatantly out of line, from even the posts that didn't become deleted, and the ban was very just. Don't try to down play what happened, and not even provide the other half of the story about what happened. Let's just leave it at that.

BlindSide · Post by **BlindSide** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:56 am

I'm embarrassed to say this but for a bit of a laugh I decided to search up what kinda crap he posted to get himself banned:

http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums ... _id=528301

Some wonderful quotes:

OS Unixes Linux/Mac (if you are a programmer you can make a windows port, BUT I'M NOT WASTING ANY TIME ON THAT CRAP)

after I read the Tech Yourself how to program in C++ book (This might sound discouragin I know)"

Additional Info:
I would explain but too tired.

And another final outburst before he got banned:

So Let me clear some things up

Windows does suck

my mate said linux is poop when i was over at his house and 5 seconds later he got a BSOD

ultimate proof isn't it

who said I dont want a winblows port??
I only said I'M NOT DOING IT, if you are a programmer and you want to make a winsucks port you are welcome to do so and you will get any gratification.

And who said i'm a pro

SURE THIS IS AN INDY game!! I just want something to go on my portfolio when I apply for college in some time.

and well it's not going to change much if you all criticize, i just go and code the game myself like I have done for the last 7 weeks.

Oh well I guess the fellows at GameDev don't have a sense of humor like we do, I actually found his Project Announcement on our forums quite charming.

I'd love to see some of the more outrageous posts that the moderator deleted, particularly the very last post that actually got you banned.

EDIT:

Oh yeah the mod's location does say "Redmond, WA, United States". Quite amusing, but I don't think that's why he banned you.

skumar · Post by **skumar** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:20 am

in the world of no walls why should we need gates and windows.....

Dont ban me for this...writing from a windows pc...

loki1985 · Post by **loki1985** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:40 am

devsh wrote:Got kicked off gamedev.net for saying windows is crap

... and now you are trying to get banned from irrlicht forum too?

SCNR

Nox · Post by **Nox** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:35 am

hmm....if you want to live under the sky...i prefere to live in a heated house with a leakproof roof, windows and gates(doors)

vipergc · Post by **vipergc** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:21 pm

As an OLD timer... I'd like to offer my cent and a half here... by way of background, I built my first computer in the 60's from used IBM mainframe pieces and parts.. I built my first "pc" on my kitchen table in the 70's... the bad news is that any software developed for either of those machines.. wouldn't run on anyone elses machine... eg... there was NO market... no compatibility... then along came CP/M and voila... we had a platform whereby MY software.. would run on YOUR machine.. ahhhh.. MARKET.... I have mosied through the computer world, ran a BBS for 10 years, muddled through DOS 1.0, Windows 1.0 up to and including what is out now....

I have gleaned several lessons from all of this...

1. the ideal/perfect OS.... is yet elusive

2. no matter what is available, there will always be those who simply aren't happy or satisfied and forever criticize, yet never offer a better solution

3. if you aren't happy with the status-quo.. invent a new one.. offer a solution

As a side note... in the old days.. ALL of us were programmers... and we all did things to CONTRIBUTE... and make things better... every keystroke that anyone makes today... is built upon the endless and sleepless nights that others have dontated in years past

and on a final note... ignorance is curable.. stupidity is fatal

full.metal.coder · Post by **full.metal.coder** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:25 pm

Nox wrote:hmm....if you want to live under the sky...i prefere to live in a heated house with a leakproof roof, windows and gates(doors)

regardless whether or not one likes living under the sky (which I do btw, though not all the time) one should consider the word "walls" in a metaphorical sense I think.
There are walls like the one that used to split Berlin in two or the one some extremists want to build in Israel and walls that just keep the cold wind from freezing you to death.

With this in mind I think the above quote makes sense. That does not mean I hate windows and bill. Just that I find their ethics (or lack thereof) debatable and am in favor of more freedom and interoperability (less lobbying and patents would be a good start).

loki1985 · Post by **loki1985** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:55 pm

i think what also needs to be mentioned (regardless of the fact that it already has been mentioned in thousands of other threads): there are quite a few people who use windows, but are aware of and unhappy with the way microsoft handles lobbying and patent enforcement.

i am one such person, and i know of many others.

i personally have the option to switch to other OSs (tho i still use windows atm), but many other don't have this option, or the option is by far not as easy as it is for me.

Nox · Post by **Nox** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:27 pm

@full.metal.coder
it was not really serious

wITTus · Post by **wITTus** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:21 pm

vipergc wrote:every keystroke that anyone makes today... is built upon the endless and sleepless nights that others have donated in years past

Ohhh... This is so beautiful! It really touched my heart.

Irrlicht Engine

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