SWM #69 - CaseyWegner is back on Gamespot. Everybody give him a cake.

April 12th, 2013 - Issue 69

Letter from the Editor:

Subtract seven years from your current age, and that would be how old you were the last time new game systems were in the horizon. It was so long ago, and yet Cows are still just as lame today as they were back then.  This...is....SYSTEM WARS MAGAZINE!!!!

- Willy105, Posts Stuff Other People Write

In this Issue:

REPORT: Former SW King and Mod CaseyWegner Suspended Indefinitely

Has Casey's epic poem finally come to an end?

UPDATE: CaseyWegner offers a rebuttal.

ROUNDTABLE: Always-Online Gaming

The SW Magazine writers assemble to discuss what may be a big part of the next-generation: Always-Online DRM.

ARTICLE: I'm Not a Cow, Lemming, or Goat. I'm a Gamer.

RealKilla is tired of your System Wars complaints, and will give it to you straight!

REVIEW: Hitman Absolution

Allicombie wields the skills of Agent 47 and reports back what doth absolute.

REVIEW: God of War Ascension

Darkspineslayer gives you the skinny on Kratos' latest carnage-fest.

REVIEW: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate

Does the latest adventure through the castle deliver, or is it egad so sad?

ARTICLE: Tropes vs. Women in Video Games is a Waste of Your Time!

OreoMilkShake gentlemanly shows you how women's videogame rights are a scam to get your money.

PEDAL TO THE METAL

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Willy105

Rofl rofl rofl just rofl

I know who Casey is,and I know that his mod privileges were revoked due to abuse of power.

What I would like to know is,what happened after that?Why did other mods/staff members start despising him?

I got such a good lol with the Casey story. :lol:

I knew Casey was obsessed with his stupid mod spot, the guy was here 24/7 modding hundreds of posts a day - it was truly pathetic. One day he'll realize that the gamespot staff actually did him a favor by taking his panel away and suspending him, not to mention the rest of us.

The guy needs therapy, as evidenced by his hysterical harassment of staff members who've obviously already made up their minds on him.

Casey - if you're reading this - get over it. You're done here and things will never go back to the way they were (thank God). Your behind-the-scenes begging and sniveling are beyond pathetic and I personally hope you succumb to mental psychosis as a result of your shitcanning...

Am I the only one who likes Casey? My position based on the evidence of the whole on-going affair is that Staff, Jody, and Synthia threw a temper-tantrum when Casey started to use the system they created to question their motivations. I could be wrong but that's how it appears. Casey was one of the most respectful posters on here even when he was disagreeing with you..

...He was elected as King of SW in 2011 after the previous King, Champ, was banned for using profane language against the main character of Bayonnetta. The current reigning King, Darklink, could not be reached for comment. LOL Awesome mag Willy, thanks for putting Pedal to Metal in there too! Heil68

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. As I said in the comments, the actual King of System Wars in 2011 (me) is offended by the inaccuracy. 

You'll be hearing from my people, Willy.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]...He was elected as King of SW in 2011 after the previous King, Champ, was banned for using profane language against the main character of Bayonnetta. The current reigning King, Darklink, could not be reached for comment. LOL Awesome mag Willy, thanks for putting Pedal to Metal in there too! DarkLink77

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. As I said in the comments, the actual King of System Wars in 2011 (me) is offended by the inaccuracy. 

You'll be hearing from my people, Willy.

I knew Casey was obsessed with his stupid mod spot, the guy was here 24/7 modding hundreds of posts a day - it was truly pathetic. One day he'll realize that the gamespot staff actually did him a favor by taking his panel away and suspending him, not to mention the rest of us.

The guy needs therapy, as evidenced by his hysterical harassment of staff members who've obviously already made up their minds on him.

Casey - if you're reading this - get over it. You're done here and things will never go back to the way they were (thank God). Your behind-the-scenes begging and sniveling are beyond pathetic and I personally hope you succumb to mental psychosis as a result of your shitcanning...

trollop_scat

I don't think the guy was that obsessed with modding people.He got his priviledges stripped because he got into a weird arguement with a couple of the other former mods/admins.

[QUOTE="trollop_scat"]

I knew Casey was obsessed with his stupid mod spot, the guy was here 24/7 modding hundreds of posts a day - it was truly pathetic. One day he'll realize that the gamespot staff actually did him a favor by taking his panel away and suspending him, not to mention the rest of us.

The guy needs therapy, as evidenced by his hysterical harassment of staff members who've obviously already made up their minds on him.

Casey - if you're reading this - get over it. You're done here and things will never go back to the way they were (thank God). Your behind-the-scenes begging and sniveling are beyond pathetic and I personally hope you succumb to mental psychosis as a result of your shitcanning...

super600

I don't think the guy was that obsessed with modding people.He got his priviledges stripped because he got into a weird arguement with a couple of the other former mods/admins.

[QUOTE="super600"]

[QUOTE="trollop_scat"]

I knew Casey was obsessed with his stupid mod spot, the guy was here 24/7 modding hundreds of posts a day - it was truly pathetic. One day he'll realize that the gamespot staff actually did him a favor by taking his panel away and suspending him, not to mention the rest of us.

The guy needs therapy, as evidenced by his hysterical harassment of staff members who've obviously already made up their minds on him.

Casey - if you're reading this - get over it. You're done here and things will never go back to the way they were (thank God). Your behind-the-scenes begging and sniveling are beyond pathetic and I personally hope you succumb to mental psychosis as a result of your shitcanning...

Heil68

I don't think the guy was that obsessed with modding people.He got his priviledges stripped because he got into a weird arguement with a couple of the other former mods/admins.

No ban list exists.

I knew Casey was obsessed with his stupid mod spot, the guy was here 24/7 modding hundreds of posts a day - it was truly pathetic. One day he'll realize that the gamespot staff actually did him a favor by taking his panel away and suspending him, not to mention the rest of us.

The guy needs therapy, as evidenced by his hysterical harassment of staff members who've obviously already made up their minds on him.

Casey - if you're reading this - get over it. You're done here and things will never go back to the way they were (thank God). Your behind-the-scenes begging and sniveling are beyond pathetic and I personally hope you succumb to mental psychosis as a result of your shitcanning...

trollop_scat

This, except a little less harsh. 

Chap has to move on. 

[QUOTE="Heil68"][QUOTE="super600"]

I don't think the guy was that obsessed with modding people.He got his priviledges stripped because he got into a weird arguement with a couple of the other former mods/admins.

super600

No ban list exists.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]...He was elected as King of SW in 2011 after the previous King, Champ, was banned for using profane language against the main character of Bayonnetta. The current reigning King, Darklink, could not be reached for comment. LOL Awesome mag Willy, thanks for putting Pedal to Metal in there too! TheEroica

no, willy change history.

[QUOTE="trollop_scat"]

I knew Casey was obsessed with his stupid mod spot, the guy was here 24/7 modding hundreds of posts a day - it was truly pathetic. One day he'll realize that the gamespot staff actually did him a favor by taking his panel away and suspending him, not to mention the rest of us.

The guy needs therapy, as evidenced by his hysterical harassment of staff members who've obviously already made up their minds on him.

Casey - if you're reading this - get over it. You're done here and things will never go back to the way they were (thank God). Your behind-the-scenes begging and sniveling are beyond pathetic and I personally hope you succumb to mental psychosis as a result of your shitcanning...

super600

I don't think the guy was that obsessed with modding people.He got his priviledges stripped because he got into a weird arguement with a couple of the other former mods/admins.

u wont know bcause u missed the bad casey years. u are new.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]...He was elected as King of SW in 2011 after the previous King, Champ, was banned for using profane language against the main character of Bayonnetta. The current reigning King, Darklink, could not be reached for comment. LOL Awesome mag Willy, thanks for putting Pedal to Metal in there too! DarkLink77

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. As I said in the comments, the actual King of System Wars in 2011 (me) is offended by the inaccuracy. 

You'll be hearing from my people, Willy.

casey never was "elected", wily lied.

[QUOTE="super600"]

[QUOTE="trollop_scat"]

I knew Casey was obsessed with his stupid mod spot, the guy was here 24/7 modding hundreds of posts a day - it was truly pathetic. One day he'll realize that the gamespot staff actually did him a favor by taking his panel away and suspending him, not to mention the rest of us.

The guy needs therapy, as evidenced by his hysterical harassment of staff members who've obviously already made up their minds on him.

Casey - if you're reading this - get over it. You're done here and things will never go back to the way they were (thank God). Your behind-the-scenes begging and sniveling are beyond pathetic and I personally hope you succumb to mental psychosis as a result of your shitcanning...

CaptainGamespot

I don't think the guy was that obsessed with modding people.He got his priviledges stripped because he got into a weird arguement with a couple of the other former mods/admins.

u wont know bcause u missed the bad casey years. u are new.

I been a member of this site since 2007, but I barely posted until 2010.And casey got blamed for a lot of people's bans even though he did not ban them.

That casey saga is too funny. Its like Game Of Thrones for geeks :Plocopatho

[QUOTE="locopatho"]That casey saga is too funny. Its like Game Of Thrones for geeks :PHeil68

Am I the only one who likes Casey? My position based on the evidence of the whole on-going affair is that Staff, Jody, and Synthia threw a temper-tantrum when Casey started to use the system they created to question their motivations. I could be wrong but that's how it appears. Casey was one of the most respectful posters on here even when he was disagreeing with you..

Frostbite24

[QUOTE="CaptainGamespot"]

[QUOTE="super600"]

I don't think the guy was that obsessed with modding people.He got his priviledges stripped because he got into a weird arguement with a couple of the other former mods/admins.

super600

u wont know bcause u missed the bad casey years. u are new.

I been a member of this site since 2007, but I barely posted until 2010.And casey got blamed for a lot of people's bans even though he did not ban them.

i mean u pretty new to sw by casey stnadard. casey for decade sw, u since 2010.

caseys reputation for ogre mod long before 2007 and 2010. 360 came out 2005, xbox 2001.

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"]

Am I the only one who likes Casey? My position based on the evidence of the whole on-going affair is that Staff, Jody, and Synthia threw a temper-tantrum when Casey started to use the system they created to question their motivations. I could be wrong but that's how it appears. Casey was one of the most respectful posters on here even when he was disagreeing with you..

kuraimen

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="Frostbite24"]

Am I the only one who likes Casey? My position based on the evidence of the whole on-going affair is that Staff, Jody, and Synthia threw a temper-tantrum when Casey started to use the system they created to question their motivations. I could be wrong but that's how it appears. Casey was one of the most respectful posters on here even when he was disagreeing with you..

Frostbite24

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="Frostbite24"] Finding something annoying doesn't constitute a child-like reaction though, that's like the definition of being an adult or a professional. Even if Casey's actions were perceived as annoying that doesn't validate the way administrators acted. I find the actions they took to be far more reprehensible.TheEroica

idk bro. it's been a while since casey turned over the badge, and look how upset people still get when they think about the times they got teh unfairly moded. :lol:

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="Frostbite24"] Finding something annoying doesn't constitute a child-like reaction though, that's like the definition of being an adult or a professional. Even if Casey's actions were perceived as annoying that doesn't validate the way administrators acted. I find the actions they took to be far more reprehensible.Frostbite24

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] Could be I don't know. But still is difficult to win something on a private site which sets its own rules. It's like going to a company where you were fired and start acting like you weren't, you're gonna get kicked out eventually even if the reasons for your dismissal were not exactly right. You have to choose the fights you invest time and effort into and, this time, there's virtually nothing Casey can do so why insist so much?kuraimen

Synthia is trying to get him back.

[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="Frostbite24"]As long as he isn't breaking any written rules, why not?super600

Synthia is trying to get him back.

[QUOTE="TheEroica"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] Could be I don't know. But still is difficult to win something on a private site which sets its own rules. It's like going to a company where you were fired and start acting like you weren't, you're gonna get kicked out eventually even if the reasons for your dismissal were not exactly right. You have to choose the fights you invest time and effort into and, this time, there's virtually nothing Casey can do so why insist so much?KarateeeChop

idk bro. it's been a while since casey turned over the badge, and look how upset people still get when they think about the times they got teh unfairly moded. :lol:

[QUOTE="TheEroica"][QUOTE="kuraimen"] Could be I don't know. But still is difficult to win something on a private site which sets its own rules. It's like going to a company where you were fired and start acting like you weren't, you're gonna get kicked out eventually even if the reasons for your dismissal were not exactly right. You have to choose the fights you invest time and effort into and, this time, there's virtually nothing Casey can do so why insist so much?KarateeeChop

idk bro. it's been a while since casey turned over the badge, and look how upset people still get when they think about the times they got teh unfairly moded. :lol:

lemmings like casey a lot

[QUOTE="KarateeeChop"]

[QUOTE="TheEroica"] My 2 cents are that I think Casey should just lay low and let the heat die away for several months... Didn't mom ever teach you guys about not picking scabs? :P Time heals...CaptainGamespot

idk bro. it's been a while since casey turned over the badge, and look how upset people still get when they think about the times they got teh unfairly moded. :lol:

lemmings like casey a lot

[QUOTE="TheEroica"][QUOTE="super600"]

It's rather obviously that he is someone's alt because of his posting style.

KarateeeChop

i'm thinking of a certain GUFU reject. lol. 

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Frostbite24"]I've had run-ins with similar moderator personalities. Went to the "Moderation Clarification" board and was introduced to an overwhelming as$hole. One of the worst types of experiences you can have on these boards is dealing with administrators who throw civility and respect our the window while hiding behind their mod status. Ugh.Heil68

That said, there were people obviously following me arounf trying to get me banned. I got reported for really stupid sh!t.

Am I the only one who likes Casey? My position based on the evidence of the whole on-going affair is that Staff, Jody, and Synthia threw a temper-tantrum when Casey started to use the system they created to question their motivations. I could be wrong but that's how it appears. Casey was one of the most respectful posters on here even when he was disagreeing with you..

Frostbite24

[QUOTE="CaptainGamespot"]

[QUOTE="KarateeeChop"]

idk bro. it's been a while since casey turned over the badge, and look how upset people still get when they think about the times they got teh unfairly moded. :lol:

Frostbite24

lemmings like casey a lot

It's rather obviously that he is someone's alt because of his posting style.

They Casey thing has always been kinda weird. I'm not aware of the "behind the curtain" stuff, but it seems like there was a little blunt force used regarding the staff at GS. Nothing against them, as I dunno the circumstances.

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"]

Am I the only one who likes Casey? My position based on the evidence of the whole on-going affair is that Staff, Jody, and Synthia threw a temper-tantrum when Casey started to use the system they created to question their motivations. I could be wrong but that's how it appears. Casey was one of the most respectful posters on here even when he was disagreeing with you..

DarkLink77

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Frostbite24"]

Am I the only one who likes Casey? My position based on the evidence of the whole on-going affair is that Staff, Jody, and Synthia threw a temper-tantrum when Casey started to use the system they created to question their motivations. I could be wrong but that's how it appears. Casey was one of the most respectful posters on here even when he was disagreeing with you..

Frostbite24

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Frostbite24"]The crazy thing is I've been here since 2003 and I have been moderated more now than I did before the TOS change. I guess I lucked out in not having to deal with Casey as a moderator. Since I have a serious man-crush on you I'll take your word for it.Frostbite24