Sears

[AtariDevRiot]

I must really suck for having Pac Man from Sears, don't I? Basically, many of my Atari games are from Sears. I remembered that Sears was the only place that carried all the goods. But... I don't know where I got GI Joe and all that. They were maybe at Sears, but that was a long arse time ago. Someday on E-bay I wanna get all the rarities and stuff. It would be awesome to get a prototype game! But I don't think so... too hard to get. Later.

[Albert]

Hi Devin,

 

Actually I would hang onto all those Sears games, as they're generally rarer than their Atari counterparts. The games themselves are identical, so if you just want to play them there's no reason to get the corresponding Atari game. But if you're a collector you'll want both the Atari and Sears versions.

 

As for Prototypes, yeah, it's nice to have them in your collection but they tend to be very expensive. This is especially true for prototypes of games that were never released commercially!

 

..Al

[AtariDevRiot]

Thanx for the advice man. I think I'm not be a collector though. I may become a collector in the near future, but for now I wanna enjoy the games I have.

[AtariDevRiot]

quote:

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Originally posted by Devin:

Thanx for the advice man. I think I'm not be a collector though. I may become a collector in the near future, but for now I wanna enjoy the games I have.

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Ugh! I hate it when I type fast and don't know whether my grammar is good or not. I meant: I think I'm not gonna be a collector though. All the rest makes sense and all.

[brucebidder]

I am reviving ridiculous old posts, so here is one of the oldest I could find. I wonder if he became a collector yet?

[+Psionic]

I am reviving ridiculous old posts, so here is one of the oldest I could find.

That's a no-no.

 

I wonder if he became a collector yet?

Doubtful. He obviously wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer either way...

http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52495

[brucebidder]

I am reviving ridiculous old posts, so here is one of the oldest I could find.

That's a no-no.

 

I wonder if he became a collector yet?

Doubtful. He obviously wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer either way...

http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52495

 

Funny post, but I am curious why is it a no no. If they haven't been locked and are still open 7 years later why not rekindle them. Is there some great rule about this I am missing. Just curious.

 

Note: Apparently there is a rule so again I'm sorry I revived it.

Edited March 5, 2008 by brucebidder

[Foxsolo2000]

Don't worry Blue believes he is a moderator in waiting and likes to point out other peoples failings. Personally I don't mind someone reviving old threads for it is interesting to read what people once wrote

[brucebidder]

Don't worry Blue believes he is a moderator in waiting and likes to point out other peoples failings. Personally I don't mind someone reviving old threads for it is interesting to read what people once wrote

SInce there is a rule I am sorry again.

Edited March 5, 2008 by brucebidder

[+Psionic]

Don't worry Blue believes he is a moderator in waiting and likes to point out other peoples failings. Personally I don't mind someone reviving old threads for it is interesting to read what people once wrote

If I were a mod, idiots like you would have been banned a long time ago. Speaking of failing, you fail at life.

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?s...t&p=1235368

 

A moderator shouldn't have to tell people not to bump old topics for no reason.

[brucebidder]

I was unaware that I can lose my posting ability by reviving an old thread because I thought it was funny. I apologize to all those that I must have offended and I will never do it again. I guess I need someone to tell me all the shalt not rules for posting here as I am apparently an idiot. I simply thought to myself I wonder what the old threads look like I found one and thought it seemed funny that someone 7 years ago wasn't sure if he wanted to be a collector and thought I wonder if he changed his mind I will post something silly to see what anyone else thought. Thanks for pointing this out to me Blue.

 

I'm sorry to all those in charge. I won't do it again.

[brucebidder]

Blue and everyone else I'm sorry I posted to this. Again I was reviving it because I thought it was funny and wondered if he had become a collector.

 

I'm just used to being on boards where this wouldn't have caused so much backlash. So again sorry to upset anyone I will not post again unless a very specific purpose is intended. Again I am sorry to all those involved. This was stupid of me to do

 

Bruce

Edited March 5, 2008 by brucebidder

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

If I were a mod, idiots like you would have been banned a long time ago. Speaking of failing, you fail at life.

 

I pray for that some zombies never become a mod! For a guy who is active on these boards for a short time you have a fool language, pinguin!

(Some people forgot to teach you RESPECT........... )

[+Psionic]

I guess I need someone to tell me all the shalt not rules for posting here as I am apparently an idiot.

My point was simply that it's a dead-end thread from a person who hasn't been here in four years.

 

My "idiot" comment was not directed at you bruce, it was directed at Fox.

[+Psionic]

(Some people forgot to teach you RESPECT........... )

Respect is earned. Fools command none. You're digging yourself a hole by sticking up for Fox.

Edited March 5, 2008 by PingvinBlueJeans

[BassGuitari]

Just for the sake of arguement, how old is an "old" thread?

 

One year? Two years? Three or more years?

 

I'm not trying to be smartass, but I'd like to know for my own edification, in case I find an old thread that I judge to be relevant and suitable for revival.

 

(That hasn't happened yet, and probably won't, but you never know.)

[[d2f]Iggy*SJB]

Oddly enough, most forums prefer the revivification of an old thread, rather than the creation of a new one. There should be fixed rules throughout the entire interweb, that all must abide by.

[supercat]

Just for the sake of arguement, how old is an "old" thread?

 

Before you decide to post anything, you should generally ask yourself whether anyone is going to be interested in anything you have to say. If a thread has been receiving posts somewhat continuously up to the present, people are probably interested in what's being discussed. If nobody's posted to the thread in a year, there probably isn't anyone who desperately wants to discuss the subject therein. You should look at the old thread and try to figure out why people lost interest. You should also do some searches to find out if similar things have been discussed on any more recent threads. Finally, you should then consider what you have to add to the subject and then decide whether to post to the old thread, post a new thread, or not say anything.

 

Consider, for example, the thread about the "Good Luck Charlie Brown" prototype. Every once in awhile it seems somebody adds a post which asks if there's any news. I'm sure if there were any real news, somebody would have posted about it. All such "any news?" posts accomplish is to increase the likelihood that if any news were published in that thread, others who would be interested wouldn't bother to read it.

 

That having been said, if you plop a mystery cart into your 2600 and it turns out to be GLCB, I would suggest that you should a new thread with a subject of 'Another "Good Luck Charlie Brown" found in the wild!', but also post a short message on the long-running thread directing discussion to the new thread. It may also be nice to include a link to the old thread on the new one.

Edited March 6, 2008 by supercat

[supercat]

Oddly enough, most forums prefer the revivification of an old thread, rather than the creation of a new one. There should be fixed rules throughout the entire interweb, that all must abide by.

 

IMHO, one generally shouldn't revive an old thread unless one has something to say that would at least come somewhat toward justifying a new thread of its own. The question of whether to start a new thread or revive an old thread may depend on some measure on the extent to which the other posts on the old thread would benefit the new discussion.

[+Omegamatrix]

(Some people forgot to teach you RESPECT........... )

Respect is earned. Fools command none. You're digging yourself a hole by sticking up for Fox.

 

Do you gain respect from hacking on others?

[brucebidder]

Now I have to tell everyone I have never been involved with a forum of which I revived an old thread somewhat in jest but to stimulate a conversation that caused so much hate. All these rules and only important relivant information may be posted. What's the difference for the sake of argument of having some fun in the discussions. I've been to less serious nursing homes. The whole purpose of forums and message groups is to ask questions, educate and interact with others who share your interests and most importantly have some fun while doing it. It's not the end of the world if someone steps out of your said box. I realize that if someone simply kept reviving old threads all the time for no apparent reason then yes some action should be taken. But doing it once in a while to say hey look at this or that should not be the end of the universe. ALso immediately being told its a huge no no and pointing to threads of people losing their priviledges is a bit absurd. Must we all be so serious and hateful. I am starting to think twice about my involvement here. I mean just the other day I saw a thread containing the mother of all racial slurs. Why can't it be fun and entertaining as well as educational. Oh well that's my two cents I guess it doesn't really mean anything. I just think its a bit absurd.

 

Bruce

[+Psionic]

(Some people forgot to teach you RESPECT........... )

Respect is earned. Fools command none. You're digging yourself a hole by sticking up for Fox.

 

Do you gain respect from hacking on others?

I didn't hack on anyone until Foxhavingsolosex2000 made a snide comment directed at me. Futhermore, stay out of this...go play with your Zellers carts.

[+Omegamatrix]

Now I have to tell everyone I have never been involved with a forum of which I revived an old thread somewhat in jest but to stimulate a conversation that caused so much hate. All these rules and only important relivant information may be posted. What's the difference for the sake of argument of having some fun in the discussions. I've been to less serious nursing homes. The whole purpose of forums and message groups is to ask questions, educate and interact with others who share your interests and most importantly have some fun while doing it. It's not the end of the world if someone steps out of your said box. I realize that if someone simply kept reviving old threads all the time for no apparent reason then yes some action should be taken. But doing it once in a while to say hey look at this or that should not be the end of the universe. ALso immediately being told its a huge no no and pointing to threads of people losing their priviledges is a bit absurd. Must we all be so serious and hateful. I am starting to think twice about my involvement here. I mean just the other day I saw a thread containing the mother of all racial slurs. Why can't it be fun and entertaining as well as educational. Oh well that's my two cents I guess it doesn't really mean anything. I just think its a bit absurd.

 

Bruce

Don't worry about it. The hate is not coming from reviving an old topic. Reviving an old topic more or less is sometimes done if you really have something to add. I don't think anyond is going to take away your posting rights for bumping this. This is not the end of the world.

[+Omegamatrix]

(Some people forgot to teach you RESPECT........... )

Respect is earned. Fools command none. You're digging yourself a hole by sticking up for Fox.

 

Do you gain respect from hacking on others?

I didn't hack on anyone until Foxhavingsolosex2000 made a snide comment directed at me. Futhermore, stay out of this...go play with your Zellers carts.

I see you making more snide comments then anyone around here.

 

 

~Omega

[+Psionic]

I see you making more snide comments then anyone around here.

"...than anyone around here." Air a little thin up there in Canada?

 

When people push, I push back. Very simple.