Welcome back my friends...

[SledDog]

... to the show that never ends,
We're so glad you could attend,
Come inside, come inside...
- ELP


Greetings and Salutations to everyone who has recently found their way here, either out of curiosity or forced exile.

I don't expect it, but I hope some of you folks recall me from the time and efforts I put in over at 0wnz before I was unceremoniously given the boot about six months ago. I'm also known for having a wacky and sometimes "biting" sense of humor, but anyway, the janitor has asked me to say a few words, so here goes...


The underlying philosophy of this place is based on an open and uncensored exchange of information, ideas, and opinions. Unlike other forums on the net, we strive to be impartial and beholding to no one, i.e. we are not associated with our own commercial website, we do not have a hidden agenda in marketing our own goods, we don't make you wade through scads of kick-back banners, we attempt to review samples sent to us in a timely and straight-forward fashion by known professionals, and you can basically speak freely (within the realm of common sense and common courtesy) without fear of repercussions. In short, we're rather unique...

In the few short months since we've opened the doors, we feel we've been able to adhere to this philosophy fairly well. In doing so, we slowly found this place attracting some of the more established and reliable names in "the scene", not to mention folks just like yourself. So, whether you're a recent newcomer or have been a mainstay in another venue, don't worry. We're all equals here and the post counter is off so that the playing field remains level (which is the way it should be.) Your character is far more important than your (post count) reputation...

ps2newz and it's forums exist for you - the membership at large. It's not here to feed our egos or fill our wallets, but rather to quench a person's thirst for knowledge on a variety of subjects. So, if you can take a moment every now and then to assist a fellow member where you can, then feel free to jump in and do so, as no one person knows everything and we all stand to benefit. We also made sure we have a great SQL keyword Search function to help you quickly locate any particular past or present topic or item of interest without having post and then wait for an answer. There's a lot of "buried treasure" here, so consider the Search button your personal shovel.

Finally, every now and then we all get dragged into situations not of our own making. Such is life and so it has been as of late, with rumors of a "war" existing between here and other places. Yeah, we're human and we get pissed off and vent at times, just like you, but overall, the folks who work hard behind the scenes here believe you're intelligent people who are more than capable of forming your own opinions and drawing your own conclusions. Loyalty, capitulation, and subservience are not prerequisites for your continued participation and membership here. Got a problem with something here? Feel fee to air it in a reasonable and mature fashion as we're not perfect, but we won't attempt to sweep it under the rug.

It's a truism that what goes around, comes around over the course of time.


Ack! Enough outta me already. Again, welcome and enjoy the time you choose to spend here.

Happy upcoming holidays to all, eh?

[necrolop]

Yes I remember our compitition at Ownz hehe, and some of your philosophy that you shared with me. Glad to be here.

[RSX_Integra]

uhhh.. tat was long ...

glad to be here.

balto.... i remember.. wut happened to u?

[SledDog]

Originally posted by necrolop
Yes I remember our compitition at Ownz hehe, and some of your philosophy that you shared with me. Glad to be here.

LOL We never had a "competition" at Ownz, nec, but I do recall a few emails to someone at that time, tactfully trying to explain the difference between asking decent questions and posting informative responses as opposed to slapping up any old reply in youthful over-zealousness with an eye on one's post count as opposed to being truly helpful...

Anyway, that's water under the bridge. Good to see you here too, eh?

[SledDog]

Originally posted by RSX_Integra
uhhh.. tat was long ...

LOL I'll try to keep in mind that 3 paragraphs is your limit...

glad to be here.

and it's good to see you again too, as well as sa few of the other old familiar nyms I recall from bygone days

balto.... i remember.. wut happened to u?

In short? Sent a private email to Z about him outting people's IP addresses in public. He replied I should mind my own business. I in turn replied that if he couldn't handle a little commentary and criticism I couldn't wait for the self-proclaimed Billy Gates II to graduate, get married, and have in-laws. Mere minutes later, my 500+ posts and I were history and Z made up one of his typical self-serving bullshit stories to placate the masses. His loss, not mine...

Afterwards, I received an invite from xiaNaix and Guichi to come help revamp xiaNaix's old place and I've been here ever since.
So tell me, do you like what we've done with the carpeting...?

[charlie_ps2]

Still a few stains on the Carpet Balto!

[ian]

Originally posted by Guichi

Ive even heard that Sepiroth may bring back ps2modchips.com which is also great.

Yeah, he might reopen, but he says he will if he has some supporters and if most ex members still want ps2modchips.com back. So I hope everyone here wants another friendly forum around.

[RSX_Integra]

Originally posted by Balto
LOL I'll try to keep in mind that 3 paragraphs is your limit...

appreciate it

lol

RSX

[necrolop]

I was most definatly not a Newbie at the time Balto thank you very much.

[SledDog]

Originally posted by necrolop
I was most definatly not a Newbie at the time Balto thank you very much.

Look, I'm not in the mood to get into with you, nec, but the just of what I mentioned held more than a kernal of truth.
Either way, believe whatever makes you feel comfortable within your own skin, eh?