[continued] [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] dmg04 All in all, Bungie.net has been a wild ride, and it will continue to be for years to come. Even in darkness this place is an absolute riot. From the Flood to the Community to Private groups, There's always something to talk about, someone to argue with, and ways to be trolled. I'll get my group shoutouts out of the way right now; The WorkPLace, Mythic Members, Bnet Regulars, CMWKA, YANW, Deltas Dungeon, Dead Mans Hand, and The Darkest Corner. Without these private groups to lurk and post in, I don't think I'd still be around. At first these forums were just a place to talk about Halo. Eventually I was able to join a few custom games with members, trying to get golden warthogs or lure 'mega hunters' out of some weird piece of geometry on Coagulation (that was a complete waste of 3 hours, by the way). As soon as halo 3 launched, though, something happened. The first step into truly appreciating this community was becoming a part of a sub-community. I was lucky enough to be accepted into Halo 3 in The WorkPLace after a good thrashing in Big Team Battle. The months after were a crash course in new friendships. With such a tight nit group of people, It was easy to get to know everyone. Especially when playing nightly games. As the group kept expanding, the amount I came to this website increased. It was then that I began thinking about the people on the other side of usernames, as well as participating more in The Flood, Halo 3, Optimatch and Community Forums. As for The Flood and Community, It's been nice watching them grow in their own ways. The Flood has quite a few frequent members that actually post serious threads that make you think, aside from bringing news stories to the eyes of those who may never see them depending on their location in the world. At first glance, You may just think it's a jumbled mess of Random threads. To be honest, you're entirely right! I do implore you, take some time to actually scroll through the threads. You'll definitely find some gems in there. With the Community, just wow. Chorrizo is an awesome example of how this forum in particular is crazy; I honestly hadn't seem him post until a certain intoxicated thread of mine. At PAX 2012, He went out of his way to fulfill something he had said; "You deserve a cookie". This man, from the internet, gave me a physical cookie, without actually knowing who I was. Now look at him, Posting a weekly community centric thread! You really can find people with genuine passion for this place in the most random places. (Note; I do not condone taking candy or delicious cookies from strangers unless you're 21 and don't mind being duct taped by moderators of an online gaming forum) Last thing I'd like to throw out there; PAX is an eye opener. Really, ANY sort of real life interaction with other members is amazing. Private groups and main forums will gain you friendships and people to play with... but meeting people [i]in person[/i] is a whole new ball game. The ODST truck tour actually introduced me to ibmeubu, Psychotex, and Funpag. These men of the SoCal region are some of the most respectable people I've ever had the honor to meet. Following that event, PAX 2010 and PAX 2012... Words cannot express how amazing those weekends were. Dearest reader, while I can't pay for your airfare or gas... I beg you to get out there and actually meet some of these amazing folks of the Bnet forums. Be safe, but don't be too scared to throw your hand out for a shake and introduce yourself. You will meet incredible people. You will gain the best of friends. You will never regret the laughter, tears of joy, fistbumps or shots of DeadSnakeSake. Shoutouts; DeeJ and Urk - Thanks for being kickass Community Managers. The WorkPLace - For everything you guys have done over the past 3+ years Bungie.net as a whole - For being awesome and growing into something beautiful over the past near 8 years All the moderators - For keeping us bluebars tame. Random buds - Anelf, Scapegoat, Helveck, Spudster, Skibur, Halo53, Primo84, Topgun, and Primum. Last but not least, shoutout to DeathPimp. You may be gone, but you really were one of the greatest guys I got to meet through this website. Thanks for the good times, And we'll always miss you. R.I.P. (m) '04 or bust.[/quote] [b][u]Community Q&A Results[/b][/u]: Last week we asked some questions and you answered them. Here are some of the best ones with a very special quest, [url=http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?memberID=12051963]Parson Shaffer[/url]. Let's get this started.

[continued] [quote]HeyBlade789: [b]How would you describe the members of our community?[/b] Passionate! Potentially a little nerdy - but we're okay with that right? [b]PS[/b]: Are you freaking kidding me, I'm not a nerd. Sure I have memorized every episode of start trek and can speak fluent klingon. But I am no nerd. [b]What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?[/b] Honestly? I like them, but I don't follow them religiously. [b]PS[/b]: What is your problem? Deej is such a kind sir that he puts in great time and effort into those. YOu should read the mail sack every single day like I do until the next one comes. Obviously you do not have enough respect for the man. I even have this framed in my [url=http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm480/Alamo125/bungieComp.jpg]bedroom[/url] [b]If you could have any colored text what would it be and why?[/b] Green, because I like green! MsCadetUNIVERSE: [b]How would you describe the members of our community?[/b] They are pretty cool, but not as cool as Parson Staffer, [b]What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?[/b] Needs moar Parson Staffer. [b]What was your favorite part of last week's mail sack?[/b] The part with Parson Staffer! Or was that two weeks ago? [b]If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?[/b] Make Parson Staffer a ninja. [b]What keeps you coming back to b.net?[/b] Have you seen Staffer's biceps?! [b]Who's your favorite member here on b.net?[/b] >__> Please.... [b]What would your avatar be if you were a forum ninja?[/b] A bright white Marathon symbol on a dark blue background. [b]If you could have any colored text what would it be and why?[/b] The color of Syagger's eyes. [b]PS[/b]: Well thank you, you little beautiful lady. I know my charming personality and dashing good looks can make most girls lose control of them selves. But please, try to control your self. Also I would like to point out how you requested to make me a forum ninja. I completely agree with this idea and I hope the ninjas decide to make me the next forum ninja! ecartman1214: [b]How would you describe the members of our community?[/b] Dysfunctional [b]PS[/b]: Which is why I am big for dictatorship, vote for me to take Achronos' position! [b]What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?[/b] Needs moar Destiny! [b]PS[/b]: I can see your destiny, and it is you living alone with 12 cats. [b]What was your favorite part of last week's mail sack?[/b] I didn't read it :P [b]PS[/b]: You should be banned for not reading it. [b]If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?[/b] Make Tom T a bannable offense. [b]PS[/b]: So I shouldn't do Tom T? [b]What keeps you coming back to b.net?[/b] Many years ago I was promised cake. I have patience. [b]PS[/b]: You are such and idiot if you had played portal you would know the cake is a lie. [b]If you could have any colored text what would it be and why?[/b] A whiter white maybe with slightly noticeable florescent glow. [b]PS[/b]: So like the color of Urk's skin? DMX1337: [b]How would you describe the members of our community?[/b] Mentally unstable at the very least. [b]PS[/b]: Speaking for your self I see. [b]What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?[/b] It's nice to get some input from the employees, even if it's on trivial subjects. The wit and humor of some of the employees forces me into a grin. [b]PS[/b]: I'm sure your mom thinks the same thing. [b]What was your favorite part of last week's mail sack?[/b] Noguchi's rage got undercut by an appearance from MC himself. [b]PS[/b]: Cool story bro [b]If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?[/b] Break everything, realistically. [b]PS[/b]: So basically you would be Stosh? [b]What keeps you coming back to b.net?[/b] Bungie. Your mom. Dragons. You name it. [b]PS[/b]: Stooping to your mom jokes I see? So unoriginal. [b]Who's your favorite member here on b.net?[/b] I miss Rokit a lot, but here lately I'm particularly fond of Lobster Fish 2. [b]PS[/b]: I'm way more fond of his girl friend. [b]What would your avatar be if you were a forum ninja?[/b] The avatar I usually use. It's taken from the album art for Empire Theory by Tides of Man, one of my favorite albums ever. [b]PS[/b]: Who is this hipster band you speak of? [b]If you could have any colored text what would it be and why?[/b] A mid-range blue. A very calming tone. [b]PS[/b]: So it would be like the sound of Morgan Freeman's voice? [b]If you could change one thing about the mail sack what would it be?[/b] tl;drs for long-winded employees. I love these guys, but man do they draw out things. [b]PS[/b]: Or you could just read it like a real man. T1B3R7uMB0YXVI: [b]How would you describe the members of our community?[/b] I find it amusing in the Mythix Group. [b]PS[/b]: I'm too cool for that group. [b]What do you think of DeeJ's weekly mailsacks?[/b] "WHRE'S MAH QUESTZION DEEJ!?" [b]PS[/b]: You mad bro? [b]If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?[/b] Drink and pee. [b]PS[/b]: You would be a terrible webamster, It is a serious job that needs to be taken seriously. [b]What keeps you coming back to b.net?[/b] The light; It's so bright! [b]PS[/b]: I think you should stop staring into that flashlight. [b]Who's your favorite member here on b.net?[/b] Qbix89, he's my brotha from another motha! [b]PS[/b]: You just want to get in his pants. [b]If you could change one thing about the mail sack what would it be?[/b] Needs drama from DeeJ (I meant like Urk as Dark Vader and DeeJ as Skywalker, on that particular scene where Vader proclaims that he's the father.) [b]PS[/b]: Oh my gosh Star wars is the stupidest thing on the planet, The story sucks, everyone is swinging around their "boner beams" come on now. Let's watch something seriously awesome like Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica. Kivell: [b]If you were the webmaster for the day what would you do?[/b] 1) I would secretly hide yorkie's ability to sign his posts for the lols. 2) I would Ban all Mythics 3) Make drunk Bobcast post more 4) Allow all Bnet members to post pictures in threads. [b]PS[/b]: Terrible Ideas 1) That is mean and crude you do not deserve to be webmaster 2) They earned those titles and we should praise them for it. 3)Just stupid 4) Worst Idea I have ever heard in my life.[/quote] Thank you guys for participating!

[b][u]Community Q&A[/b][/u]: What is your favorite memory from b.net? Is there anything you are hoping to accomplish here on b.net? What are you being for Halloween and will you post a picture? What are you hoping to see in bungie.next? Is there anything you would like to see in our next Community Wedneaday? Do you think you could take on Jerome? How would you rate yourself as a member (1 being horrible 10 being amazing)? That concludes Bungie Community Wednesdays week 2, we hope you all enjoy it! If you would like to be a part of these then feel free to PM me. Know something that would make these better? Let us know! [b]Thanks to: Brycipoo, ARBITOR 5, and dmg04 for helping out this week[/b]

Whoa, talk about a lot to read, that was pretty fantastic though! [quote]What is your favorite memory from b.net? [/quote]The Humpday updates. So much fun! [quote]Is there anything you are hoping to accomplish here on b.net? [/quote]Get Foman banned....AGAIN! [quote]What are you hoping to see in bungie.next? [/quote]I'd love to see some sort of instant messaging chat. [quote]Is there anything you would like to see in our next Community Wedneaday? [/quote]A little less text next time, even if it is really well done. [quote]Do you think you could take on Jerome? [/quote]HAHAHAHA YES DUH ALL I DO IS LIFT YO [quote]How would you rate yourself as a member (1 being horrible 10 being amazing)? [/quote]7

[quote]What is your favorite memory from b.net?[/quote] The community went crazy during the Project Iris campaign. It was like a rush to unlock each archive. It was just awesome watching it all happen. [quote]Is there anything you are hoping to accomplish here on b.net?[/quote] It's a long shot, but I imagine being a member of Bungie's community can hopefully inch me in the door when the time comes for me to go job hunting. I've always wanted to work there, so why not hang out here with people that love the same company? [quote]What are you being for Halloween and will you post a picture?[/quote] I will be hanging out backstage with a rock band, then watching them perform live (and no, it's not a hipster band like I mentioned last week lol, they've got +1 million fans and tour internationally). I'll post a pic once I get back, if I'm not too tired. Someone PM me to remind me. [quote]What are you hoping to see in bungie.next?[/quote] Moar blue flames. [quote]Is there anything you would like to see in our next Community Wednesday?[/quote] Moar blue flames. [quote]Do you think you could take on Jerome?[/quote] On a fancy dinner, sure. [quote]How would you rate yourself as a member (1 being horrible 10 being amazing)?[/quote] 5 or 6. EDIT: As promised, [url=http://instagram.com/p/ReccZJijBX/]a picture[/url] of me and Derek Sanders, singer of Mayday Parade. [Edited on 10.31.2012 10:57 PM PDT]

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] dmg04 (Note; I do not condone taking candy or delicious cookies from strangers unless you're 21 and don't mind being duct taped by moderators of an online gaming forum) [/quote] Pics or....oh nevermind, I've seen um. (m) dmg never dissappoints! Good read!! Still missing DP72!

A lot of effort has gone into this project, nice job! However naturally it is too long so I won't read it all.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ChorrizoTapatio What is your favorite memory from b.net?[/quote] The Pentathlon. Man, those are awesome. [quote]Is there anything you are hoping to accomplish here on b.net?[/quote] First '09 Mythic, get! [quote]What are you being for Halloween and will you post a picture?[/quote] Too busy writing a paper to do anything for Halloween. [quote]What are you hoping to see in bungie.next?[/quote] An outbox, so I can remember all the stupid things I've sent over the years. [quote]Is there anything you would like to see in our next Community Wedneaday?[/quote] Proper spelling of the word Wednesday. [quote]Do you think you could take on Jerome?[/quote] If he had both hands and feet tied up, a gag in his mouth, and a blindfold on, I think I could take him. [quote]How would you rate yourself as a member (1 being horrible 10 being amazing)?[/quote] 8.7 Great read, I'd read again. [Edited on 10.31.2012 10:50 AM PDT]

Still a great read! [quote]What is your favorite memory from b.net?[/quote]The few minutes that Bungie was giving out early Reach Beta codes were hilarious! I don't think there has ever been that kind of hysteria here before and I remember being so excited that I got one. [quote]Is there anything you are hoping to accomplish here on b.net?[/quote]From what I said earlier today: "My ultimate goal here is to get to that point where someone sees my name and thinks 'Hey, I know him. Let's see what he has to say.' Will that ever happen? Most likely not but I'm happy to have picked up that kind of attitude toward several people here." [quote]What are you being for Halloween and will you post a picture?[/quote]An assassin from the 18th century running around in New England. I don't do Halloween so new games will consume my night. [quote]What are you hoping to see in bungie.next?[/quote]Me. [quote]Is there anything you would like to see in our next Community Wedneaday?[/quote]Pictures of people costumes! [quote]Do you think you could take on Jerome?[/quote]Our names are almost identical so I think it'd be about even but I'd probably let him win because it would ruin the legacy. [quote]How would you rate yourself as a member (1 being horrible 10 being amazing)?[/quote]I don't think I can answer that. This is a question someone must answer for me because I am extremely bias.

Nice guys! :)

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ARBITOR 5 Nice guys! :)[/quote]Good job and read, patio!!!

[url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20856318/dmg_ducttape.jpg]You put it out there lil' dmg. :P[/url]

Great job!

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Shurshacker [/quote]Didn't click the link, only read the URL and knew what picture it was going to be. And this is why we all should be at PAX. ;)

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] spawn031 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Shurshacker [/quote]Didn't click the link, only read the URL and knew what picture it was going to be. And this is why we all should be at PAX. ;)[/quote] (m) That night was a blast.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Shurshacker [url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20856318/dmg_ducttape.jpg]You put it out there lil' dmg. :P[/url][/quote] Lol I didnt want to post it. (m) Shack! Im officially starting the dmg for mod campaign.

1. My favourite memory of B.net was joining my first private group. It's since been disbanded, but it was great to feel part of a little niche on B.net. 2. I want to be reasonably well-recognized (for good reasons, of course) and respected. 3. Nothing, unfortunately. I've got things to do tonight that don't include dressing up. 4. I'd personally like to see a messaging system similar to the mobile app, where a history of the messages is kept and can all be viewed simultaneously. 5. Nope, keep up the good work! 6. Not at all. I'd like to try and keep my face intact. 7. I'd rate myself a 7. I feel there are things I can do improve, but feel overall I'm a decent member.

Oh man, I was hoping for thread of the week. I loved some of the signatures I received. :P

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kivell [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Shurshacker [url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20856318/dmg_ducttape.jpg]You put it out there lil' dmg. :P[/url][/quote] Lol I didnt want to post it. (m) Shack! Im officially starting the dmg for mod campaign.[/quote]Dmg would actually be a great Mod!

[b]What is your favorite memory from b.net?[/b] ODST hype. Curiosity creates the most interesting threads. [b]Is there anything you are hoping to accomplish here on b.net?[/b] I'm hoping to set an example for new members, and stay a strong member of the community. [b]What are you being for Halloween and will you post a picture?[/b] Jerry Seinfeld in a puffy shirt, it's pretty ridiculous :) [b]What are you hoping to see in bungie.next?[/b] More reason to interact with each other. I'm seeing factions as a large part of Bungie.next. [b]Do you think you could take on Jerome?[/b] From what I hear, I would have a better chance beating Halo 2 on Legendary, blindfolded. [b]How would you rate yourself as a member (1 being horrible 10 being amazing)?[/b] 7. Smarter than the average bear. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Shurshacker [url=http://i.imgur.com/bNv4E.png]You put it out there lil' dmg. :P[/url][/quote]Fixed. [Edited on 10.31.2012 5:21 PM PDT]

Hello, I am Parson Staffer and I approve this message. - Parson Staffer

Ok. Who's paying you to do this? Come work for me. I'll double your salary. All you have to do is write all of my college essays.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IHaveTURRETS JR Ok. Who's paying you to do this? Come work for me. I'll double your salary. All you have to do is write all of my college essays.[/quote] Sorry, but the only jobs I am currently interested in is Forum Ninja or Bungie Employee. So unless you are going to offer me one of those I will have to kindly say no.

Sorry I need to quote I meant charizard taqueria OP. I apologize for the confusion.

Great stuff....keep up the good work!

Do you think you could take on Jerome? I bet I can out run him How would you rate yourself as a member (1 being horrible 10 being amazing)? 3.2