ACKS is now a forbidden topic in TBP

Abraxus · November 03, 2018, 10:23:09 AM

Quote from: Omega;1063017Since when? TBP has turned a blind eye before to attacking the latest designated enemy, BGG occasionally does it as well. Just substantially less frequently.

Seconded the mods are about impartial and subtle as a brick thrown to one forehead. If they don't like a post board rules or no they can and will ban a person. While also tosding in one last insult at the poster. They just put that in to cover their collective behinds.

RPGPundit · November 09, 2018, 12:08:55 AM

Quote from: SHARK;1062266Greetings!

Pundit! Tell me why you hate Gnomes so much!

Gnomes secretly plot the destruction of all humanity.

I exposed this truth several years ago.

sharps54 · August 06, 2019, 08:02:14 PM

Sorry for bringing back an old thread but Hobbs has reposted the Macris episode. It will be interesting to see the reaction. It is obvious through the interview and his comments in the past that Hobbs loves ACKS, I'm glad he reposted it.

http://hobbsnfriends.com/2019/08/05/34-alexander-macris/?fbclid=IwAR3TklGCFid7HevLxw6802py8djCzqZoPx0s6SxJIeuqPrgcHDGohGQ5mQc

wmarshal · August 06, 2019, 10:32:22 PM

I'm glad to hear he changed his mind. I downloaded the mp3 this time for the sake of posterity, and left a comment on that link thanking him for the change of mind he had. Hopefully he won't get too much backlash from the SJWs for not following their 1984 mindset.

fixable · August 07, 2019, 01:15:40 AM

Quote from: sharps54;1098543Sorry for bringing back an old thread but Hobbs has reposted the Macris episode. It will be interesting to see the reaction. It is obvious through the interview and his comments in the past that Hobbs loves ACKS, I'm glad he reposted it.

http://hobbsnfriends.com/2019/08/05/34-alexander-macris/?fbclid=IwAR3TklGCFid7HevLxw6802py8djCzqZoPx0s6SxJIeuqPrgcHDGohGQ5mQc

I'm glad this was reposted. It is a great episode. Mr. Macris is a very classy person and undeserving of the vilification he seems to get in some places. ACKS is one of my favorite RPGs of all time. Back when I was burned out on 4E, I discovered ACKS and it completely revitalized the hobby for me. It was my first experience with OSR D&D and it helped me come back to my roots.

Philotomy Jurament · August 08, 2019, 03:22:07 AM

rpg.net is completely irrelevant, to me. I had an account there, at one time. I remember getting a warning about something or other (don't recall what, but I remember it struck me as stupid/incomprehensible). That was kinda the last straw: I just quit going there. Or maybe I closed/removed my account. I don't remember. Whatever. I'm sure they're happier without me there, anyway. I know I'm happier. Best for everyone!

S'mon · August 08, 2019, 05:03:54 AM

Quote from: Philotomy Jurament;1098747rpg.net is completely irrelevant, to me. I had an account there, at one time. I remember getting a warning about something or other (don't recall what, but I remember it struck me as stupid/incomprehensible). That was kinda the last straw: I just quit going there. Or maybe I closed/removed my account. I don't remember. Whatever. I'm sure they're happier without me there, anyway. I know I'm happier. Best for everyone!

I don't think they let people close/remove accounts, they like their inflated membership numbers.

steelshadow · August 08, 2019, 04:20:57 PM

Quote from: S'mon;1098757I don't think they let people close/remove accounts, they like their inflated membership numbers.

They do do permabans on request now (though I don't know if that pumps up their user count or not still) - I should know, I was one of the first.

Mankcam · August 10, 2019, 05:28:04 AM

Quote from: steelshadow;1098812They do do permabans on request now (though I don't know if that pumps up their user count or not still) - I should know, I was one of the first.

As far as I know, you can be permabanned, yet still remain a member at their discretion.
They don't mind if their numbers are inflated or not, it's pretty dodgy like that.

Rithuan · February 12, 2020, 10:21:12 AM

Quote from: sharps54;1098543Sorry for bringing back an old thread but Hobbs has reposted the Macris episode. It will be interesting to see the reaction. It is obvious through the interview and his comments in the past that Hobbs loves ACKS, I'm glad he reposted it.

http://hobbsnfriends.com/2019/08/05/34-alexander-macris/?fbclid=IwAR3TklGCFid7HevLxw6802py8djCzqZoPx0s6SxJIeuqPrgcHDGohGQ5mQc

Sorry for the necromancy, but the episode was taking down again.

to quote:

QuoteHello. I am Jason Hobbs, creator, and host of the RPG Tabletop podcast Hobbs & Friends. I'm creating this recording as a journal entry and observation on Episode #34 of Hobbs & Friends. This particular episode has been a thorn in my side since it was released. I had no idea the guest of the show was such a polarizing individual at the time of the interview and the episode was subsequently censored by the podcasting network I was a part of. It was arguably the reason I didn't win an ENNie, but who really knows. And, more recently in the past few months, it has been an endless and heated discussion.

After doing some digging, I found out about the associations that made them so segregated in the Tabletop Community. There were various accusations concerning multiple aspects of their life, but none of them directly gaming related. Furthermore, evidence was claimed that refuted many of the allegations. I felt guilty for being a part of the Cancel Culture.

I decided in August of 2019 to re-release the episode to answer the endless questions I was receiving and kept getting about the episode, such as; "What did you or your guest say that was so bad you took it down?" "Can I please listen to the episode to understand what the problem is?" to name a few. I wasn't 100% sure the guest was guilty of the accusations and I wanted the topic to go away.

Now, months later, it hasn't gone away. It's gotten worse. So, I've reconsidered. I don't believe I can stand beyond an ugly association. I am not, and have never been, associated with MILO INC. I don't believe any of the religion, philosophy, nor hate speech-as-comedy that comes from that person, nor his camp. I can't ignore, or should I say continue to ignore my guest's part in Gamergate. Therefore, until something separates the guest of Episode #34 and those associations, I cannot, in good conscience keep the show available.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at hobbs@hobbsnfriends.com

Dracones · February 12, 2020, 11:31:14 AM

It's all about power. The "Now, months later, it hasn't gone away. It's gotten worse." brigade that piles on with their "I'm offended! Do what I want!" drama just want power. And people give into their bullshit because standing on your principles is annoyingly hard.

Rithuan · February 12, 2020, 11:42:04 AM

I think the lesson here is: If you have a game, never go to Hobbs & Friends, even if they invite you in good faith.
I mean, how much damage has this podcast done to the ACKS brand?

ponta1010 · February 12, 2020, 02:00:04 PM

Quote from: Rithuan;1121949Sorry for the necromancy, but the episode was taking down again.

to quote:

I think that it's been missing for at least a month. I think it's about that long since I tried to listen to it.
Did anyone download it for posterity?

wmarshal · February 12, 2020, 06:14:07 PM

Quote from: ponta1010;1121975I think that it's been missing for at least a month. I think it's about that long since I tried to listen to it.
Did anyone download it for posterity?

I have it on my phone, but I don't know how to export it as a complete file as opposed to a link.
So is that episode no longer here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hobbs-friends/id1443971042

ponta1010 · February 12, 2020, 09:46:00 PM

Quote from: wmarshal;1122011I have it on my phone, but I don't know how to export it as a complete file as opposed to a link.
So is that episode no longer here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hobbs-friends/id1443971042

No sadly only list I can find jumps from episode 33 to 35. The podcast does have a recent 2 minute episode saying that 34 has been removed again (after it was reinstated).