I've Got Good News

You might be here hoping I can shed light on the recent drama on DDRFreak. Or maybe you just want some insight into the mod process behind Phrekwenci's removal as a moderator, since he referenced me in his "announcement". Unfortunately, this post is going to sadly disappoint you.

Generally, the happenings of the "hidden board" of DDRFreak - the moderator board - are strictly off-limits to discussion outside of the board. Obviously, this isn't always kept true, especially given the events of the past few weeks. There would certainly could be a positive effect if someone came forward and explained what had happened - but the chances of repercussions, or the potential for the facts to set off more firestorms (because you know someone will be pissed), are way too high to violate the moderator agreement.

Since I became a mod a little over a year ago (has it only been that long?), I've definitely been through a lot of trials and tribulations. Every time I think I've seen the worst of it, there will always be a worse incident somewhere down the road. Regardless of whatever I try to keep the peace (and I try often), it never seems to last. VJ Army's board, by comparison, is a refreshing cake walk. Eventually, you grow tired and want to move on with your time and energy. Don't be surprised if that day comes soon for me.

  • aku

    ..I just got that, thanks to Phrek’s tip.



    Quite clever, Mr. Dickinson.

  • take a look at the first letter of each sentance.



    YOU GOT SERVED.



    Nicely done, Remy. GREAT joke. ;D

  • Yeah….I barely visit the DDRfreak forums anymore. I used to every day two years ago, but could care less now. From what I’ve seen in my occassional visits since you’ve become a mod, you did a damn fine job, and from what I hear, you’ve stepped down.



    Either way, I applaud you for all your work, and you incredible amounts of patience with dealing with the stupidity and annoying people that DDRfreak seems to collect.

  • Nastassya

    i posted on ddrfreak once. IT MAY EXPLODE

  • Reo

    Hardly surpising. Although I really don’t visit DDRFreak that much, I never became a memeber and don’t plan to, you were always the one to keep the stuff in order. How many times did you have to lock the DDR MAX 1 or 2 US thread due to massive stupidity, then be called an asshole for doing. After all the shit you’ve put up with, I’m suprised you didn’t leave sooner.



    But now that you’re gone, you can concentrate on other more important things. Important stuff like…breathing and having sex with your wife. The majority of the DDRFreak users don’t realize that your life doesn’t revolve around the forum. Contrary to their little lives, for most of us mods/admins on various sites, the forums is just a little part of our lives. Hell, I’m starting to rant so I guess I’ll end this. Expect DDRFreak to go straight to hell now that you are gone. See ya.

  • It’s actually hard for me to picture “drama” happening around DDR. It seems to remarkably trivial that the notion of tempers or egos flaring is preposterous to me. Then I stop and think about the fact that other people see MacGamer and its forums in the same light, and that helps me to realize a thing or two which are synthesized from both perspectives: It’s not a trivial thing, but remember that, in the general opinion of the world at large, these little dramas don’t really carry any weight whatsoever.

  • Ferrari

    Seriously, GOOD CHOICE.



    I rarely read the board much at all anymore, but when I am THAT bored I take a look (and soon regret it). DDRFreak is a lost cause and has been for a long while in my opinion, so don’t feel bad at all for leaving, hehe.



    OH BOY!

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About Dan

Dan Dickinson is a 29 year old living in Jersey City, New Jersey. He works at the strange intersection of collaborative technologies, education, software development, and medicine. His passions include finding unexpected paths and connections, music/rhythm video games, interesting food, and backchannels. This has been his primary (vivid) weblog since February of 2000.

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