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Post by soniclover on Apr 1, 2008 7:46:42 GMT 10
While most of the hoaxes posted here in the Hoaxer's Forum are of reasonable quality, some are just terrible. That is the reason I first started the Bureau to Eliminate Lame and Cheap Hoaxes (BELCH). It is their responsibility to see to it that such low-quality hoaxes are taken care of and the message is conveyed. I can't do it all myself, though. I would like your help. Performing BELCH's services is a very simple procedure, and one you can do yourself. Here's how to do it: 1. Wait for someone to post a hoax that absolutely reeks of indecency, such as this one (I didn't make it, by the way):  2. Paste the BELCH sticker provided in my signature directly in the center of the image. Do not resize either.  3. In the blank space, write what makes the hoax so terrible in the form of a list of bullet points, as shown below. The font is Helvetica size 11.  4. Upload the final result and post it in the hoaxer's thread. Explaining the image is optional. Together, we can make the Hoaxer's Forum a slightly more bearable place. The BELCH appreciates your assistance. |
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Post by stupid hos is my enemy on Apr 1, 2008 8:47:11 GMT 10
Yeah, let's all use an old meme to make people feel bad about themselves instead of offering proper criticism. BELCH is just a way of saying "I'm better than you and I know it", not a way of providing any useful feedback.
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Post by Eco on Apr 1, 2008 9:06:17 GMT 10
Go Home, Fade.
I'll be happy to help when I have the time.
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Post by soniclover on Apr 1, 2008 9:17:07 GMT 10
He can't do that. The zoo isn't open yet. |
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Post by stupid hos is my enemy on Apr 1, 2008 9:18:53 GMT 10
Aha. You two can just keep up this little ego trip, because this BELCH crap is nothing more than that. SL's just trying to make himself feel big by telling other people that their hoaxes are crap. And if his self-esteem rests on the quality of other people's hoaxes, then that's kinda sad.
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Post by soniclover on Apr 1, 2008 9:20:36 GMT 10
If there's anyone here who's trying to make himself feel superior by slinging mud at others...
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Post by stupid hos is my enemy on Apr 1, 2008 9:21:44 GMT 10
I'm merely trying to bring you down a notch. Why not, for instance, tell someone how to improve their hoaxes rather than sticking a label that basically reads "crap" on it? The fact that you're trying to start up a little Crusade around BELCH is kind of disturbing. I quote;
"Wait for someone to post a hoax that absolutely reeks of indecency"
Indecency? Do bad hoaxes actually offend you?
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Post by soniclover on Apr 1, 2008 9:35:02 GMT 10
Well, how would YOU react to a hoax such as the one I gave as an example?
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Post by stupid hos is my enemy on Apr 1, 2008 9:37:49 GMT 10
If I were any decent judge of hoaxes (which I'm not, granted), I'd point out the flaws and advise how to fix them, instead of just saying "it's rubbish." Since I'm not a judge of hoaxes, I kindly keep my mouth shut. As far as I can see, BELCH is more about your own ego (establishing yourself as a better hoaxer, the idea of having a meme started by you, etc.) than the hoaxes you comment on.
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Post by soniclover on Apr 1, 2008 9:43:47 GMT 10
I don't abuse the BELCH sticker like that, sticking it on every hoax I don't like. I'll opt for constructive criticism instead if the hoax is a B or a C grade. But there's the occasional lump of coal that warrants an F, and that's when I break out ol' BELCHy.
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Post by The Pletch on Apr 1, 2008 9:50:36 GMT 10
I agree with Fade's first post but I'll decline to comment on everything past that. The BELCH sticker is just a substitute for good criticism, and attributing anything more than that to it is just retarded.
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Post by Cosmic-Titanium Sonic on Apr 1, 2008 13:17:20 GMT 10
*sweats*
That was my hoax.
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What do I need to do to make my hoaxes better, Mr. E.C.?
"indecency"?
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Post by Rhinoce Breakdancerus on Apr 1, 2008 13:31:08 GMT 10
I think bad hoaxes do need to be criticized and corrected. Now, there are the occasional hoaxers who make horrible stuff and can't take a hint, and probably deserve a BELCH. They might be n00bs with overinflated egos and need to be given a "Vegas Casino-Style Back Rooming" dose of reality. Or, they could be trolls wanting to fan the flames, in which that case, it's just for our amusement.
In Cosmic Titanium Sonic's case, the BELCH was premature, for he probably didn't know the high standards of SV. Hopefully, he will start saving in PNG, eliminate text in hoaxes, and not make it obvious that he used Paint. Hopefully.
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Post by soniclover on Apr 1, 2008 20:13:46 GMT 10
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Post by Fiery on Apr 1, 2008 22:11:11 GMT 10
I agree with Fade. What do you two have to say about that?
(By which I mean Eco and SL.)
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