Why do we make "Rest In Peace," topics for banned users?

I mean essentially it's like a ceremony on OT to make these "funeral," thread for "dead," (banned) users.

I think it's sort of pointless, but then again, if it is a user who was pertinent to the community, I'd understand.

I need closure damn it!

Because we can't light their User Profile on fire and send it out to sea.

Because people need reason to remember a person they hated (see latest topic) or people they liked. The problem comes from topics like the latest one but for the most part they are a legit topic about a person they are sad to see go.

I need closure damn it!

entropyecho

Personally I think that most (if not all) bannings are ridiculous. It's just tradition to make a thread for significant (or even barely-known) OT posters if they've been banned. I don't really see how it's problematic. If someone doesn't like those threads, they can ignore them.t3hrubikscube

I think the better question is: Why you hatin on snipes so much? QuetzaIcoatl

I think the better question is: Why you hatin on snipes so much? QuetzaIcoatl

[QUOTE="QuetzaIcoatl"]I think the better question is: Why you hatin on snipes so much? Logan1616

Yes really.

Why else did you make this thread? There was some point you were trying to prove here.

[QUOTE="Logan1616"][QUOTE="QuetzaIcoatl"]I think the better question is: Why you hatin on snipes so much? taj7575

Yes really.

Why else did you make this thread? There was some point you were trying to prove here.

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

[QUOTE="Logan1616"] Really? :lol:Logan1616

Yes really.

Why else did you make this thread? There was some point you were trying to prove here.

I deserve one, I mean, I didn't make 50k+ posts for nothing.;)

I deserve one, I mean, I didn't make 50k+ posts for nothing.;)

mitu123

[QUOTE="Logan1616"][QUOTE="taj7575"]

Yes really.

Why else did you make this thread? There was some point you were trying to prove here.

Baconbits2004

I did see your explanation. While that's likely true, I would suspect the "dead," user to get more attention than whoever created the topic.

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

I deserve one, I mean, I didn't make 50k+ posts for nothing.;)

Logan1616

[QUOTE="Logan1616"][QUOTE="mitu123"]

I deserve one, I mean, I didn't make 50k+ posts for nothing.;)

I think they are a good thing. In a weird sort of way you guys are a part of my life, even if it is just my internet life. It is nice to be able to reminisce about someone and say goodbyes and good riddances as necessary.rragnaar

[QUOTE="Baconbits2004"][QUOTE="Logan1616"] Actually, I've noticed quite a few bans over the last couple of weeks, and have simply wondered why many people create them. To me, it's better just to contact the "dead," user outside of Gamespot, rather than "eMourning," them.Logan1616

I did see your explanation. While that's likely true, I would suspect the "dead," user to get more attention than whoever created the topic.

I remember a thread where the user banned was very new... new to the point where I can't even imagine him coming back to see their own thread because they probably were too new to really care. =/

I think they are a good thing. In a weird sort of way you guys are a part of my life, even if it is just my internet life. It is nice to be able to reminisce about someone and say goodbyes and good riddances as necessary.rragnaar

[QUOTE="Logan1616"]

Did not like my explaination?Baconbits2004

I did see your explanation. While that's likely true, I would suspect the "dead," user to get more attention than whoever created the topic.

I remember a thread where the user banned was very new... new to the point where I can't even imagine him coming back to see their own thread because they probably were too new to really care. =/

[QUOTE="rragnaar"]I think they are a good thing. In a weird sort of way you guys are a part of my life, even if it is just my internet life. It is nice to be able to reminisce about someone and say goodbyes and good riddances as necessary.Baconbits2004

[QUOTE="rragnaar"]I think they are a good thing. In a weird sort of way you guys are a part of my life, even if it is just my internet life. It is nice to be able to reminisce about someone and say goodbyes and good riddances as necessary.Baconbits2004

I need closure damn it!

entropyecho

And we need to somehow tell the rest of Gamespot that another user has been banned. Especially if that user is quite well known.

So we can honor the users who raised their hand against the law of Gamespot.

So we can honor the users who raised their hand against the law of Gamespot.

Raiden004

[QUOTE="Logan1616"]

I did see your explanation. While that's likely true, I would suspect the "dead," user to get more attention than whoever created the topic.

I remember a thread where the user banned was very new... new to the point where I can't even imagine him coming back to see their own thread because they probably were too new to really care. =/

Anyone banned that was MEMORABLE? Elann2008

[QUOTE="Baconbits2004"][QUOTE="rragnaar"]I think they are a good thing. In a weird sort of way you guys are a part of my life, even if it is just my internet life. It is nice to be able to reminisce about someone and say goodbyes and good riddances as necessary.rragnaar

I don't think (most of) the people who actually make the topics are thinking about the 'dead' as much as the possible drama that could ensue and the sense of accomplishment from being the one who started it.

I remember a thread where the user banned was very new... new to the point where I can't even imagine him coming back to see their own thread because they probably were too new to really care. =/

Baconbits2004

Imo the TC of a banned thread - 9 times out of ten - is a person who genuinely liked the banned person.

For example, if I happened to open a thread for someone who was banned, my purpose would be that I was sad that they were banned.

Tbh, I think everyone who knows me knows that I don't seek popularity - otherwise I'd be in RC (which I don't) and every popularity thread.

[QUOTE="Baconbits2004"]

I don't think (most of) the people who actually make the topics are thinking about the 'dead' as much as the possible drama that could ensue and the sense of accomplishment from being the one who started it.

I remember a thread where the user banned was very new... new to the point where I can't even imagine him coming back to see their own thread because they probably were too new to really care. =/

topsemag55

Imo the TC of a banned thread - 9 times out of ten - is a person who genuinely liked the banned person.

For example, if I happened to open a thread for someone who was banned, my purpose would be that I was sad that they were banned.

Tbh, I think everyone who knows me knows that I don't seek popularity - otherwise I'd be in RC (which I don't) and every popularity thread.

I think nine times out of ten is a bit... ... .. high. Not to say that it doesn't happen, that's generally what the threads are for.But, i don't think it's the case at all with the 'newer' people being banned, and they seem to be the ones getting a lot of threads these days. More so than the older members.

I think nine times out of ten is a bit... ... .. high. Not to say that it doesn't happen, that's generally what the threads are for.But, i don't think it's the case at all with the 'newer' people being banned, and they seem to be the ones getting a lot of threads these days. More so than the older members.

Baconbits2004

Snipes and Metroid weren't new users though.

[QUOTE="Baconbits2004"]

I think nine times out of ten is a bit... ... .. high. Not to say that it doesn't happen, that's generally what the threads are for.But, i don't think it's the case at all with the 'newer' people being banned, and they seem to be the ones getting a lot of threads these days. More so than the older members.

topsemag55

Snipes and Metroid weren't new users though.

[QUOTE="Logan1616"][QUOTE="Baconbits2004"] I don't think (most of) the people who actually make the topics are thinking about the 'dead' as much as the possible drama that could ensue and the sense of accomplishment from being the one who started it.

I remember a thread where the user banned was very new... new to the point where I can't even imagine him coming back to see their own thread because they probably were too new to really care. =/

Baconbits2004

Just curious as to why you were/are up so late.

I never mentioned them. I gave my overall opinion on the majority. Baconbits2004

What blows my mind is when someone opens up a thread for someone who suicided or ban-dodged. Those threads, are auto-lock...they aren't supposed to be posted.

What blows my mind is when someone opens up a thread for someone who suicided or ban-dodged. Those threads, are auto-lock...they aren't supposed to be posted.

topsemag55

[QUOTE="Baconbits2004"][QUOTE="Logan1616"] Good point you make there. By the way, are you English, or do you live in the US?Logan1616

Just curious as to why you were/are up so late.

[QUOTE="Logan1616"]

[QUOTE="Baconbits2004"] US, why do you ask? Baconbits2004

Just curious as to why you were/are up so late.

[QUOTE="Baconbits2004"][QUOTE="Logan1616"]

Just curious as to why you were/are up so late.

Logan1616

Because we can't light their User Profile on fire and send it out to sea.

metroidfood

I would like this done to my user profile if I get banned

[QUOTE="Logan1616"][QUOTE="Baconbits2004"] Oh. Well, I've been having trouble falling asleep lately. Been a few instances recently of me just.. staying awake the whole night. It's something I need to work on.... :PBaconbits2004

We'll miss the users and love them so much.