JonnyFantastico
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OK; after the many complaints I've viewed and the actions of certain other members, I'm going to speak my piece on the whole mention of "double postings" and why other members should be grateful, rather than displeased about it. Know that I'm not speaking from anger myself, but rather; a place from where everyone can understand.
I'm not an Admin or even a Mod, but maybe if a normal member like yours truly speaks on it, it can calm some of the angry swarm that seems to follow it.
In short, if someone posts the same video you have, you should see this as a blessing. Why? Well, let's say for instance that your file ends up deleted or blocked by the file server you've used. If that's the case, there is another way for the users of GBP to obtain and enjoy the same video. At the end of the day, this is a place of sharing and should be seen as such. If your link still happens to be active, it's not so hard to post in that same thread, "You can also find the video here, just in case this link dies"; followed by a link to the original post. That way, everyone's post is acknowledged. Of course, if a video has just been posted, a simple search of the Forum can be done and therefore, no problems can occur.
Also, some people have the same video file in a much smaller size. You have to be wary of the fact that some people have much slower connections (or hard drives) then others. It's always better to have access to another file that's much smaller than the possible 200MB (or more) video clip that is available. Also, not everyone has Rapidshare Premium accounts and waiting for that 15 minutes to download multiple parts isn't always fun.
Also, let's be real. There are over a thousand (or more) members here at the Forum. With every new post, an older post is pushed back and the mass of us aren't going to search on the very last page for a video. Let everyone have their chance to shine on the Forum. Some of us are using Rapidshare points to obtain Premium Accounts without paying. It's only fair to let other members grab some points as well for their accounts, just like you're more than likely doing.
Will said it best in another post: "It really saddens me when I see how members behave just because somebody reposted something they did..."
Let's not be like those other Forums that attack other members simply because they have provided another link. This is a place of fun, to have a good laugh and just get your thoughts out once in a while. Let's keep it that way and leave the animosity and attacks aside.
I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes by doing this. I just want things to be so much better for a place that really is a great time for lots of us.
Hugs,
Jonny Fantastico
I'm not an Admin or even a Mod, but maybe if a normal member like yours truly speaks on it, it can calm some of the angry swarm that seems to follow it.
In short, if someone posts the same video you have, you should see this as a blessing. Why? Well, let's say for instance that your file ends up deleted or blocked by the file server you've used. If that's the case, there is another way for the users of GBP to obtain and enjoy the same video. At the end of the day, this is a place of sharing and should be seen as such. If your link still happens to be active, it's not so hard to post in that same thread, "You can also find the video here, just in case this link dies"; followed by a link to the original post. That way, everyone's post is acknowledged. Of course, if a video has just been posted, a simple search of the Forum can be done and therefore, no problems can occur.
Also, some people have the same video file in a much smaller size. You have to be wary of the fact that some people have much slower connections (or hard drives) then others. It's always better to have access to another file that's much smaller than the possible 200MB (or more) video clip that is available. Also, not everyone has Rapidshare Premium accounts and waiting for that 15 minutes to download multiple parts isn't always fun.
Also, let's be real. There are over a thousand (or more) members here at the Forum. With every new post, an older post is pushed back and the mass of us aren't going to search on the very last page for a video. Let everyone have their chance to shine on the Forum. Some of us are using Rapidshare points to obtain Premium Accounts without paying. It's only fair to let other members grab some points as well for their accounts, just like you're more than likely doing.
Will said it best in another post: "It really saddens me when I see how members behave just because somebody reposted something they did..."
Let's not be like those other Forums that attack other members simply because they have provided another link. This is a place of fun, to have a good laugh and just get your thoughts out once in a while. Let's keep it that way and leave the animosity and attacks aside.
I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes by doing this. I just want things to be so much better for a place that really is a great time for lots of us.
Hugs,
Jonny Fantastico