Clack Therapy

[Lurch]

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[bueller]

EVERYONE REPORT EXITFIRE FOR CHEATING

ANYONE WHO WINS BESIDES ME IS A CHEATER

So you're saying that they don't have an advantage? They can have the reply window all pre-loaded in another screen (the lock doesn't apply to them), refresh the page in another window and then hit post as soon as it's unlocked. Hardly seems fair to us mortals.

[strict]

Is there a log somewhere that would show what time CF unlocked the thread?

[heedpantsnow]

I think Clack should start saying "the 4th person that posts" or some random something that might make it more luck and less latency (or something more sinister ).

[billnye]

EVERYONE REPORT EXITFIRE FOR CHEATING

ANYONE WHO WINS BESIDES ME IS A CHEATER

So you're saying that they don't have an advantage? They can have the reply window all pre-loaded in another screen (the lock doesn't apply to them), refresh the page in another window and then hit post as soon as it's unlocked. Hardly seems fair to us mortals.

I was being serious

[Photekq]

Is there a log somewhere that would show what time CF unlocked the thread?

Yes but only mods see it.

CONSPIRACY

*x-files music plays

[nubbinator]

I think Clack should start saying "the 4th person that posts" or some random something that might make it more luck and less latency (or something more sinister ).

That's what I suggested earlier.  Doubt it will happen.

[heedpantsnow]

::trapezoid::

[exitfire401]

EVERYONE REPORT EXITFIRE FOR CHEATING

ANYONE WHO WINS BESIDES ME IS A CHEATER

So you're saying that they don't have an advantage? They can have the reply window all pre-loaded in another screen (the lock doesn't apply to them), refresh the page in another window and then hit post as soon as it's unlocked. Hardly seems fair to us mortals.

That's possible, but as I said, I didn't hit reply until the lock was gone. I can't possibly prove it, but hell, if you want me to video myself for any future submissions, I gladly will.

[SpAmRaY]

I think Clack should start saying "the 4th person that posts" or some random something that might make it more luck and less latency (or something more sinister ).

Yep put a little random in the mix.

[MGH]

I think Clack should start saying "the 4th person that posts" or some random something that might make it more luck and less latency (or something more sinister ).

Make it every 3rd person so Belfong gets it every time

[Zeal]

Does anybody know how the reply button unlock works?


When I refreshed I saw this, and I couldn't reply until my slow internet refreshed again, at which it was GG

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While waiting for my browser to post, I went on my other one and refreshed the page. Clack's reply to post was up, but no reply button, then after a quick load on another tab, I saw the same as above (just not in that order, diff forum settings).

So does SMF have an option for thread starters to "tick" to unlock the post, while simultaneously posting, or do you have to unlock after?

[nubbinator]

EVERYONE REPORT EXITFIRE FOR CHEATING

ANYONE WHO WINS BESIDES ME IS A CHEATER

So you're saying that they don't have an advantage? They can have the reply window all pre-loaded in another screen (the lock doesn't apply to them), refresh the page in another window and then hit post as soon as it's unlocked. Hardly seems fair to us mortals.

That's possible, but as I said, I didn't hit reply until the lock was gone. I can't possibly prove it, but hell, if you want me to video myself for any future submissions, I gladly will.

Like I said, it might show up for you before everyone else.  That's why so many of us saw your post before we even had the chance to reply.   

Maybe mods should talk to Clack or something and use an alt account, that way any advantage you have is gone.

[Joey Quinn]

I think Clack should start saying "the 4th person that posts" or some random something that might make it more luck and less latency (or something more sinister ).

That would be cool, mix it up a bit.

[bowji]

Keep an eye on the posters time difference (in seconds) between each others. Just saying...

[strict]

Like I said, it might show up for you before everyone else.  That's why so many of us saw your post before we even had the chance to reply.   

Maybe mods should talk to Clack or something and use an alt account, that way any advantage you have is gone.

I definitely saw exitfires post well before I had a quick reply box. It takes me about 800ms to load the page and I got a couple reloads in after seeing exitfires post before I had the option of replying.

[bueller]

EVERYONE REPORT EXITFIRE FOR CHEATING

ANYONE WHO WINS BESIDES ME IS A CHEATER

So you're saying that they don't have an advantage? They can have the reply window all pre-loaded in another screen (the lock doesn't apply to them), refresh the page in another window and then hit post as soon as it's unlocked. Hardly seems fair to us mortals.

That's possible, but as I said, I didn't hit reply until the lock was gone. I can't possibly prove it, but hell, if you want me to video myself for any future submissions, I gladly will.

Like I said, it might show up for you before everyone else.  That's why so many of us saw your post before we even had the chance to reply.   

Maybe mods should talk to Clack or something and use an alt account, that way any advantage you have is gone.

I think alt accounts would be best.

[exitfire401]

Keep an eye on the posters time difference (in seconds) between each others. Just saying...

Exactly...we're talking about a difference of hundredths of a second here...had it been a full half of a second or even a full second, I would understand

[naasfu]

Or just have the mods use some alternate accounts with normal privs for this contest.  That way there's no confusion.

[Photekq]

Exactly...we're talking about a difference of hundredths of a second here...had it been a full half of a second or even a full second, I would understand

You mean 5 full seconds?

I was joking at first, but honestly MGH's screenshot makes me think something fishy is going on here.

[bowji]

Keep an eye on the posters time difference (in seconds) between each others. Just saying...

Exactly...we're talking about a difference of hundredths of a second here...had it been a full half of a second or even a full second, I would understand

I thought it was in seconds not ms. Everyone's come in range within 2~3 seconds. Oh wait..

[exitfire401]

Well, as for mods, I know I and a couple of others are already out after this. Obviously too much drama with this sale, and frankly, past this, it's not worth my time. I was in the right place at the right time today.

[bueller]

Exactly...we're talking about a difference of hundredths of a second here...had it been a full half of a second or even a full second, I would understand

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You mean 5 full seconds?

I was joking at first, but honestly MGH's screenshot makes me think something fishy is going on here.

 >:D

[billnye]

Exactly...we're talking about a difference of hundredths of a second here...had it been a full half of a second or even a full second, I would understand

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You mean 5 full seconds?

I was joking at first, but honestly MGH's screenshot makes me think something fishy is going on here.

RIP

[exitfire401]

Exactly...we're talking about a difference of hundredths of a second here...had it been a full half of a second or even a full second, I would understand

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You mean 5 full seconds?

I was joking at first, but honestly MGH's screenshot makes me think something fishy is going on here.

RIP

derp, I can math lol

[Michael]

[noisyturtle]

Does anybody know how the reply button unlock works?


When I refreshed I saw this, and I couldn't reply until my slow internet refreshed again, at which it was GG

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That's been every time I have seen CC post there. At least 2 replies before my refresh shows the reply button while others are already posting. I don't think that a latency thing because shouldn't the thread update globally?

[Lurch]

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[heedpantsnow]

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+1

[exitfire401]

Welp either way, clack can decide whatever he wants to do. I'm not terribly concerned about it at this point.

[bowji]

ANYONE WHO WINS BESIDES ME IS A CHEATER

I think this is going through everyones head. Including me, just satly thats all.
Congrats for winning 

[tbc]

like everyone else said before, just use alt accounts and don't ban each other.


are we seriously talking about who gets to play in the sandbox?

[Zeal]

So does SMF have an option for thread starters to "tick" to unlock the post, while simultaneously posting, or do you have to unlock after?

^^Anyone know? I mod on a forum that runs on IPB, and there isn't such a setting. Only pinning a new thread.

[bueller]

like everyone else said before, just use alt accounts and don't ban each other.


are we seriously talking about who gets to play in the sandbox?

I have no problem with mods participating if it's on a level playing ground. Frankly the fact that exitfire is being so dismissive about this is kind of pissing me off.

[strict]

CF posting "BAMMM" makes me think of this  )

[billnye]

CF posting "BAMMM" makes me think of this  )

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****ty phil is life

[exitfire401]

like everyone else said before, just use alt accounts and don't ban each other.


are we seriously talking about who gets to play in the sandbox?

I have no problem with mods participating if it's on a level playing ground. Frankly the fact that exitfire is being so dismissive about this is kind of pissing me off.

I'm sorry that you feel as though I'm being dismissive. I'm just a little irked everyone's jumping down my throat when I did everything in the same manner as everyone else. Once again, I didn't even have a reply window open until the unlock occurred.

So does SMF have an option for thread starters to "tick" to unlock the post, while simultaneously posting, or do you have to unlock after?

^^Anyone know? I mod on a forum that runs on IPB, and there isn't such a setting. Only pinning a new thread.

I'm not sure. I think that would be a question for an admin, I can pass it along to find out though.

[Photekq]

Frankly the fact that exitfire is being so dismissive about this is kind of pissing me off.

but who cares anyway tbh lol

[nubbinator]

like everyone else said before, just use alt accounts and don't ban each other.


are we seriously talking about who gets to play in the sandbox?

I have no problem with mods participating if it's on a level playing ground. Frankly the fact that exitfire is being so dismissive about this is kind of pissing me off.

I'm sorry that you feel as though I'm being dismissive. I'm just a little irked everyone's jumping down my throat when I did everything in the same manner as everyone else. Once again, I didn't even have a reply window open until the unlock occurred.

No one was jumping down your throat until you became dismissive.  I just noticed that your post was up before I even saw a reply button of any kind and others had the same experience.  It felt like mod magic.   It's why I never enter any contests, giveaways, or anything of the sort on /r/buildapc.  It's too easy to be accused of impropriety.  It's not worth it.

It's all moot though unless Clack decides to redo it, which I doubt he will. 

Anyways:




I always forget why I have a love hate relationship with these until it's sale time.

[exitfire401]

like everyone else said before, just use alt accounts and don't ban each other.


are we seriously talking about who gets to play in the sandbox?

I have no problem with mods participating if it's on a level playing ground. Frankly the fact that exitfire is being so dismissive about this is kind of pissing me off.

I'm sorry that you feel as though I'm being dismissive. I'm just a little irked everyone's jumping down my throat when I did everything in the same manner as everyone else. Once again, I didn't even have a reply window open until the unlock occurred.

No one was jumping down your throat until you became dismissive.  I just noticed that your post was up before I even saw a reply button of any kind and others had the same experience.  It felt like mod magic.   It's why I never enter any contests, giveaways, or anything of the sort on /r/buildapc.  It's too easy to be accused of impropriety.  It's not worth it.

It's all moot though unless Clack decides to redo it, which I doubt he will.

I understand completely. And sorry again if anyone felt as though I was being dismissive.

[bueller]

I always forget why I have a love hate relationship with these until it's sale time.

Seriously. What does Clack put in these things, pure heroin?

[Flyersfan1]

I always forget why I have a love hate relationship with these until it's sale time.

Seriously. What does Clack put in these things, pure heroin?

[bueller]

I always forget why I have a love hate relationship with these until it's sale time.

Seriously. What does Clack put in these things, pure heroin?

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RED BALLS!

[exitfire401]

Welp, don't give up hope, everyone. He's doing another one it seems.

[bueller]

Lol finally get 2nd entry and he goes random!

[bueller]

Good luck yall!

[sorijealut]

Congrats exitfire, and good luck to the group that got into the second one

[nubbinator]

Congrats to whoever wins the second one in advance.  Unless it's me, then **** you nubs *pitchforks intensify*

[tbc]

wtf...i click reply and it says 'locked out'

i missed it by 3 secs -_-

[billnye]

Of course the one time I'm first....

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