It's time to break the KingFrizzy myth

Every once in a while, a "who is the highest GameSpot user?" thread pops up on OT, and with it, lots of replies such as "zomg someone's lvl 63 ZOMG i can't believe he must have no life or he's a drone testing the level system or something like that ZOMG". From this to an entire crowd of people who worship KingFrizzy just because of his level was only one step. Which isn't so surprising since many people are judging nowadays only by stats...

The truth about KingFrizzy? He's a normal guy, who was at some point (2003-2005) a very addicted GameSpotter. I remember he had like 45k posts, all until he asked the admins to reset his post count just to see how many posts he was making after he became less active. After he get rid of his forum addiction, he got other two addictions - the level addiction and the blog addiction. That's the period of time when he got such a high level - many of the other users, not being mods, were banned because of abusing the level system - and he used that advantage to get at the top of the community. There were other guys trying to top him, but many of them failed. What happened afterwards? Albeit still being a very active browser of the site, KingFrizzy has become another GS veteran on the verge of leaving the site due to not being able to enjoy posting on the forums. Yes, there are many noobs on the site, yes, there are many trolls and there are very little good threads, but why not trying to accomodate a bit with the new kids on the block? After all, KF can easily switch between intelligent, meaningful posts that can not be read in less than 5 minutes and SW-type posts like "The sheep have been owned."

But no, no. KF barely makes the effort of trying to adapt, because adaptation to changes is how you survive for more than 5-6 years on a site. I agree that the golden age is gone, but that doesn't mean it can't be brought back. Even if his prestige is only due to it's level, he could still have done something about this situation. For eg., a forum to reunite if not all the old-school forumites, then at least a part of it. But since KF does have a life, maybe he doesn't want to lose it again...

P.S. The_Prophetjs once used to say "KingFrizzy owns everybody". Probably most of us, but for sure KingFrizzy hasn't managed to own me yet.

He hasn't owned me yet, because he doesn't post in OT3DayFinisher

[QUOTE="3DayFinisher"]He hasn't owned me yet, because he doesn't post in OTViennoiserie

I don't understand...your account was created in 2007.Brainkiller05

i think its good that he's stopped being so active - its sad to see people who make gamespot their life.geodisicdome

Yeah those people need to get a serious grip of themselves... :|

[QUOTE="geodisicdome"]i think its good that he's stopped being so active - its sad to see people who make gamespot their life.fishdalf

Yeah those people need to get a serious grip of themselves... :|

[QUOTE="fishdalf"]

[QUOTE="geodisicdome"]i think its good that he's stopped being so active - its sad to see people who make gamespot their life.geodisicdome

Yeah those people need to get a serious grip of themselves... :|

No offense taken, i have more of a life now than i've ever had.  :D
I think we should give all the Off-Topic legends a second chance, who's with me?

After reading this + his 2 blog posts... well... wow... He joined the site like a decade ago... and I only know 2 of the users mentioned in his blogs > >blackleech

No offense taken, i have more of a life now than i've ever had. :D
I think we should give all the Off-Topic legends a second chance, who's with me?

fishdalf

[QUOTE="geodisicdome"][QUOTE="fishdalf"]

[QUOTE="geodisicdome"]i think its good that he's stopped being so active - its sad to see people who make gamespot their life.fishdalf

Yeah those people need to get a serious grip of themselves... :|

No offense taken, i have more of a life now than i've ever had.  :D
I think we should give all the Off-Topic legends a second chance, who's with me?

I will pass him one day, it will take a long time... but eh, all I have is time 8)double_decker

I thought you were going for posts, not levels.Viennoiserie

you people take the "level" thing very seriously .. LiCeNSe_2_PRaNk

His blog post was from 2004...AnimeKiller

KingFrizzy's an actual member, eh? I thought he was just a myth to intimidate n00bs, like Bigfoot or John Romero :?. When do you think GS entered it's golden age? And aside from the mentioned increase in trolls etc. what precisely was different? Most importantly, what happened to that golden mask :o!? Not saying the Okami one isn't stylish, but...

[QUOTE="AnimeKiller"]His blog post was from 2004...double_decker

Thanks :)

I haven't actually seen him, yet I'm bored of hearing about him.SolidSnake35

Same here.

Its kind of ironic how youre talking about there being too many noobs on the site, and yet youre level 9...Taegukki

[QUOTE="Taegukki"]Its kind of ironic how youre talking about there being too many noobs on the site, and yet youre level 9...double_decker

:o I remember Ponsardin! He was a good poster!

:o I remember Ponsardin! He was a good poster!Media_geek20

I remeber KingFrizzy and the Bulldozer too

[QUOTE="Taegukki"]Its kind of ironic how youre talking about there being too many noobs on the site, and yet youre level 9...double_decker

After reading this + his 2 blog posts... well... wow... He joined the site like a decade ago... and I only know 2 of the users mentioned in his blogs > >blackleech

I remeber KingFrizzy and the Bulldozer too

ufopuller

I remeber KingFrizzy and the Bulldozer too

ufopuller

Yeah, I remember back then there was someone with the name "Villain" or something in his name. Then his post count and level was reset back to one.

[QUOTE="Media_geek20"]:o I remember Ponsardin! He was a good poster!double_decker

You're a good poster, too. I just remembered him, but then he stopped posting for a while. I'm glad he's back, though.

You're a good poster, too. I just remembered him, but then he was banned. I'm glad he's back, though.Media_geek20

KingFrizzy's an actual member, eh? I thought he was just a myth to intimidate n00bs, like Bigfoot or John Romero :?. When do you think GS entered it's golden age? And aside from the mentioned increase in trolls etc. what precisely was different? Most importantly, what happened to that golden mask :o!? Not saying the Okami one isn't stylish, but...

Sgt_Homonculus

[QUOTE="double_decker"][QUOTE="Media_geek20"]:o I remember Ponsardin! He was a good poster!Media_geek20

You're a good poster, too. I just remembered him, but then he was banned. I'm glad he's back, though.

[QUOTE="Sgt_Homonculus"]

KingFrizzy's an actual member, eh? I thought he was just a myth to intimidate n00bs, like Bigfoot or John Romero :?. When do you think GS entered it's golden age? And aside from the mentioned increase in trolls etc. what precisely was different? Most importantly, what happened to that golden mask :o!? Not saying the Okami one isn't stylish, but...

Viennoiserie