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Title: Simple yes no question
Post by: Zakk on April 16, 2007, 06:28:48 pm
This should settle THE GREAT DEBATE once and for all.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: markrvp on April 16, 2007, 06:35:49 pm
Yep, that puppy's broked.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 16, 2007, 06:39:56 pm
Like a geetar with no g-string ...
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: modessitt on April 16, 2007, 06:46:23 pm
Not so simple....

Not always, some games like crazy climber, battlezone, etc. use weird joysticks that can wobble back an forth if the grommets are broken, but the joystick will still work, unless the connector is unplugged or the ground wire is off.  Don't assume that just because it wobbles that the problem is the joystick, as most will still send signals when the switches close.  Of course, some joystick assemblies can't close switches if the housing is broken.  So, the answer would be: It depends on the joystick....
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 16, 2007, 06:47:37 pm
 :o
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: leapinlew on April 16, 2007, 06:48:10 pm
Not so simple....

Not always, some games like crazy climber, battlezone, etc. use weird joysticks that can wobble back an forth if the grommets are broken, but the joystick will still work, unless the connector is unplugged or the ground wire is off.  Don't assume that just because it wobbles that the problem is the joystick, as most will still send signals when the switches close.  Of course, some joystick assemblies can't close switches if the housing is broken.  So, the answer would be: It depends on the joystick....
::)
Too bad this isn't being discussed somewhere else - would make for an interesting conversation.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: boykster on April 16, 2007, 07:01:05 pm
it'd be brokeded....

and her did.....
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: pointdablame on April 16, 2007, 07:02:07 pm
Not so simple....

Not always, some games like crazy climber, battlezone, etc. use weird joysticks that can wobble back an forth if the grommets are broken, but the joystick will still work, unless the connector is unplugged or the ground wire is off.  Don't assume that just because it wobbles that the problem is the joystick, as most will still send signals when the switches close.  Of course, some joystick assemblies can't close switches if the housing is broken.  So, the answer would be: It depends on the joystick....

his question states that the joystick wobbles AND doesn't allow you to move to the left, right, or down.....  Did Crazy Climber and Battlezone do that too?
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Zakk on April 16, 2007, 07:05:10 pm
Not so simple....

Not always, some games like crazy climber, battlezone, etc. use weird joysticks that can wobble back an forth if the grommets are broken, but the joystick will still work, unless the connector is unplugged or the ground wire is off.  Don't assume that just because it wobbles that the problem is the joystick, as most will still send signals when the switches close.  Of course, some joystick assemblies can't close switches if the housing is broken.  So, the answer would be: It depends on the joystick....

sooo. yes?  :dunno
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Donkey_Kong on April 16, 2007, 07:10:20 pm
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If a joystick is all wobbly, and won't allow your player to move left, right and down, is it BROKEN?
Yes
No

"WON'T ALLOW" = BROKEN

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:rMqchCFWdtlkwM:http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs11/i/2006/244/6/4/Angry_by_Tarelkin.jpg)
   
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: psychotech on April 16, 2007, 08:28:33 pm
Come on ..

You've  got no way to go but UP!

How can it be broken?
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 16, 2007, 08:33:42 pm
:o

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

=J
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: modessitt on April 16, 2007, 08:59:41 pm
Not so simple....

Not always, some games like crazy climber, battlezone, etc. use weird joysticks that can wobble back an forth if the grommets are broken, but the joystick will still work, unless the connector is unplugged or the ground wire is off.  Don't assume that just because it wobbles that the problem is the joystick, as most will still send signals when the switches close.  Of course, some joystick assemblies can't close switches if the housing is broken.  So, the answer would be: It depends on the joystick....

his question states that the joystick wobbles AND doesn't allow you to move to the left, right, or down.....  Did Crazy Climber and Battlezone do that too?

If you look closely, I explain that a wobbly joystick is not always a cause for not being able to move, and that some games have joysticks that feel wobbly (like Crazy Climber) when compared with other games (like Pac-Man).  A wobbly joystick could be broken and not allow switch contacts to be closed, or a wobbly joystick could be loose and still close switch contacts, in which case it would be a wiring or board problem.  If the joystick didn't wobble, yet didn't allow you to move, would you assume the joystick was broken?  I've played lots of games with wobbly joysticks that DID allow movement, as I'm sure many have....

Which is why I stated,"It depends on the joystick...."

I agree that it could be an interesting topic on joystick problems/repair....
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 16, 2007, 09:01:08 pm
I agree that it could be an interesting topic on joystick problems/repair....

You're right.  Start a thread about it.

=J
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shorthair on April 16, 2007, 09:08:59 pm
Though Modessitt (and, is that an homage to the writer?) did give a good explanation of things, the general question (to this thread) begs: 'who cares?'.
A much better gauge of determining the status of the stick are expressed in the following two questions: 1. does it perform according design?  2. is that how you want it?

(I give credit to ZAKK for well-ly characterizing the two sticks.)
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Hoopz on April 16, 2007, 09:10:49 pm
Though Modessitt (and, is that an homage to the writer?) did give a good explanation of things, the general question (to this thread) begs: 'who cares?'.

Shorthair meet maxim!  ;D
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shardian on April 16, 2007, 09:43:53 pm
In its current state, yes it is broken. That is the only question here. Noone said anything about repairs.

Odds are that a joystick in that shape is probably repairable with a grommet and some leafs. It could be missing parts, have parts installed incorrectly, etc.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 16, 2007, 09:46:08 pm
Though Modessitt (and, is that an homage to the writer?) did give a good explanation of things, the general question (to this thread) begs: 'who cares?'.
A much better gauge of determining the status of the stick are expressed in the following two questions: 1. does it perform according design?  2. is that how you want it?

(I give credit to ZAKK for well-ly characterizing the two sticks.)

Now, see, I could jump all ova yo ass on this cos to me this would be a no-brainer. But, why would I do that?
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: DrewKaree on April 16, 2007, 09:47:05 pm
I see at this moment that there are 25 "yes" votes.  Please post how you voted.  There's only 19 official members and obviously there's enough interest that a new membership drive needs to be done
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Zakk on April 16, 2007, 09:56:17 pm
I see at this moment that there are 25 "yes" votes.  Please post how you voted.  There's only 19 official members and obviously there's enough interest that a new membership drive needs to be done
Perhaps the poll is broken?  Hmm, nope, made by nintendo, so there's no way.  Carry on.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: xar256 on April 16, 2007, 10:43:25 pm
It's broken....Definitely, definitely broken.   ;D
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: johnm160 on April 16, 2007, 10:54:52 pm
Yep, currently broken.....

Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: sez on April 16, 2007, 10:56:25 pm
Yep, she broke bloke.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: FrizzleFried on April 16, 2007, 11:24:13 pm
It's busted, disabled, down, downtime, exhausted, fallen apart, faulty, feeble, gone, haywire, imperfect, in disrepair, inoperable, kaput, not functioning, out, ruined, run-down, screwed up, shot, spent, unsatisfactory, weak, wracked...

In other words...

IT'S BROKEN!
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shorthair on April 17, 2007, 01:39:00 am
Now, see, I could jump all ova yo ass on this cos to me this would be a no-brainer. But, why would I do that?

Are you coming on to me?
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: danny_galaga on April 17, 2007, 06:22:23 am


yes

i mean no

errr...
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: missioncontrol on April 17, 2007, 06:37:31 am
brokededed
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 06:47:50 am
Now, see, I could jump all ova yo ass on this cos to me this would be a no-brainer. But, why would I do that?

Are you coming on to me?


When I do that, I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 02:03:37 pm
Yep...errr....I mean, yes.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 02:07:25 pm

No, because that's not enough info to determine "broken".  It could need simple maintenance.  Plus, I don't consider the consumable parts (the switches) as something that would determine "broken" for the overall unit.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: boykster on April 17, 2007, 02:18:27 pm
brokededed

and her did
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shardian on April 17, 2007, 02:21:05 pm

No, because that's not enough info to determine "broken".  It could need simple maintenance.  Plus, I don't consider the consumable parts (the switches) as something that would determine "broken" for the overall unit.

So applying your logic, divemaster's car, which fell from a lift and was summarily destroyed is not really broken - it just needs some "consumable" parts replaced. Somebody better tell him that before he gets his lawyer on the case. ;)
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 02:22:12 pm

Those parts aren't consumable.  They are permanent.  Switches in a mechanical situation are consumable.  It's not like having his car trashed, it's like blowing his tires.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shardian on April 17, 2007, 02:28:53 pm
This is a retarded argument. If something is not working the way it is designed to, then something is broken. If something requires maintenance other than preventative maintenance, then it is broken. Something being broken is not a permanent end all phrase.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 17, 2007, 02:54:03 pm
I knew Chad and maxim would get along.

=J
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: boykster on April 17, 2007, 02:55:49 pm
I knew Chad and maxim would get along.

=J

Ur MomZ!!!
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: saint on April 17, 2007, 02:57:47 pm
 :timebomb: :timebomb: :timebomb: :timebomb: :timebomb: :timebomb: :timebomb:
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Ed_McCarron on April 17, 2007, 03:07:19 pm
I think Saint's patience is about to get broken.  Again.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Goz on April 17, 2007, 03:10:52 pm
Chad and Maxim would make a cute couple.... couple of whats I'm not sure, but regardless
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Dervacumen on April 17, 2007, 03:17:19 pm
Picking apart the semantics of what was asked is a fine example of the US legal system.  Since the English language is composed of a finite number of words that imprecisely describe an infinite number of feelings or intentions there's always wiggle room if you command the language better than your opponent.

I say it's broken.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: rovingmind on April 17, 2007, 03:21:35 pm
Its officially broken.  now remove it and put it on ebay.   
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shardian on April 17, 2007, 03:27:21 pm
OK, I have seen reason and finally figured out how to determine if it is broken...


...Can it still fit in your basement. If not, then it is broken. ;D
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 03:34:12 pm
Chad never jumps on the bandwagon. I don't generally agree with him, and have had several arguments with him -- but he always speaks his mind regardless of who's opinions it disagrees with.

With that said, his response here is based on common sense, and I've used the "tires" (and shocks) analogy as examples of consumables myself.

Others include:

- Vacuum cleaner bags
- Lightbulbs
- Tennis racket or guitar strings
- Batteries
- Filters of many kinds
- Spark plugs
- Etc.

In general, an item needing a consumable part replaced is not said to be "broken" by real people in real conversations.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: SavannahLion on April 17, 2007, 03:36:02 pm
It's in a less than satisfactory, partially functional as manufacturer intended state with limited use potential on the world market.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: DrewKaree on April 17, 2007, 03:42:58 pm

In general, an item needing a consumable part replaced is not said to be "broken" by real people in real conversations.


By a margin of almost 10 to 1, real people that have real conversations disagree with you.





Here comes the rationale that they're all part of the Drew Crew or simply mocking you *yawn*
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 03:44:53 pm
It's in a less than satisfactory, partially functional as manufacturer intended state with limited use potential on the world market.

People would generally say something along the lines of: "It needs a new switch." (or whatever consumable part it needs)
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 03:50:19 pm

In general, an item needing a consumable part replaced is not said to be "broken" by real people in real conversations.


By a margin of almost 10 to 1, real people that have real conversations disagree with you.

Obviously you don't know what is meant by "real conversations".

I already know how people talk in the real world, and it is not going to change any time soon.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: SavannahLion on April 17, 2007, 03:52:50 pm

In general, an item needing a consumable part replaced is not said to be "broken" by real people in real conversations.


By a margin of almost 10 to 1, real people that have real conversations disagree with you.

Obviously you don't know what is meant by "real conversations".

I already know how people talk in the real world, and it is not going to change any time soon.

 :laugh2:

Please, I beg of you. Stop this crazy merry-go-round before another poor defenseless post gets sent to hell.  :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 03:55:18 pm
Zakk, delete the poll. Maxim says everybody is wrong.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: leapinlew on April 17, 2007, 03:56:18 pm
I already know how people talk in the real world, and it is not going to change any time soon.

The matrix has you
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 03:57:35 pm

Please, I beg of you. Stop this crazy merry-go-round before another poor defenseless post gets sent to hell.  :cry: :cry:

You're talking to the wrong person. I'm not starting these topics, and I'm obviously not the one that mentioned me by name in this thread for no apparent reason either.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 17, 2007, 04:01:12 pm
Here comes the rationale that they're all part of the Drew Crew or simply mocking you *yawn*

Maxim says that you mockers are just juvenile.  Like school kids.

Way to go juvenile drew crew.

=J "Am I in Drew crew?  Thank goodness no"

Boykster:  Ur momz
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: SavannahLion on April 17, 2007, 04:08:44 pm
You're talking to the wrong person. I'm not starting these topics, and I'm obviously not the one that mentioned me by name in this thread for no apparent reason either.

For someone so smart, you sure do rise to the bait so easily.

Here's a word of advice. Don't take it lightly.

Quit stressing when other people talk about you and don't rise to their bait. These sort of things either settle out or they end badly. Either way, it never ends with you, "winning," because there are no such thing as winners. There's no trophy, there's no cash prize, there's no job at the end of this discussion. There's only one thing that counts and it's information. The more you prove you know your ---Cleveland steamer---, the more respect you earn. You tell us you're smart? Mayhaps it's time to prove it.

Again, go and read, "Welcome to the Internet," by redpaw. Go look at the, "Flame Warriors," by reed. That is exactly what is happening here. If you don't, won't or can't recognize something that basic, then you have my pity.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JoyMonkey on April 17, 2007, 04:16:34 pm
Here's how I see it...

At the end of the day, in this community opinions count for everything.
The general consensus is that if joystick A requires too much maintenance to do the job it was intended for, most people will opt for joystick B which does the same job but doesn't brake so easily or as often. You've got every right to tell everyone they're wrong and that joystick A is awesome, but if you take a step back and read the writing on the wall you might realize that you're just making yourself like like a tool and possibly misleading newcomers along the way.

That joystick is broken.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 04:20:00 pm
Here comes the rationale that they're all part of the Drew Crew or simply mocking you *yawn*

Hey ... when 19% of YOUR non-P&R posts get sent to Post Hell, then you can yawn ... until then, get back to work ...
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shardian on April 17, 2007, 04:25:11 pm
My tracker has a Broken alternator belt right now. The alternator and the fan do not spin, therefor the car is broken as of now. Once I replace the "consumable" belt, the car will no longer be broken.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 04:26:59 pm
You're talking to the wrong person. I'm not starting these topics, and I'm obviously not the one that mentioned me by name in this thread for no apparent reason either.

For someone so smart, you sure do rise to the bait so easily.

Here's a word of advice. Don't take it lightly.

I think the concept of "bait" confuses you. You or others may think you're "baiting" (lol), but that is like the mouse thinking it is baiting the cat. Now I'll explain this analogy to you because if the concept of "baiting" confuses you, an analogy will certainly leave you sporting a blank and confused stare:

Bait without a trap is just free food, LOL.

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Quit stressing when other people talk about you and don't rise to their bait. These sort of things either settle out or they end badly. Either way, it never ends with you, "winning," because there are no such thing as winners. There's no trophy, there's no cash prize, there's no job at the end of this discussion. There's only one thing that counts and it's information. The more you prove you know your ---Cleveland steamer---, the more respect you earn. You tell us you're smart? Mayhaps it's time to prove it.

Again, go and read, "Welcome to the Internet," by redpaw. Go look at the, "Flame Warriors," by reed. That is exactly what is happening here. If you don't, won't or can't recognize something that basic, then you have my pity.

LOL @ "stressing". Arguing is one of my favorite things to do. I don't go around here looking to start arguments, because this isn't a forum intended for that; but as long as I have a handy invite...
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 04:28:31 pm
Sorry to hear about your Tracker shardian.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 04:30:16 pm
Don't be silly, you have no chance
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 17, 2007, 04:30:47 pm
Sorry to hear about your Tracker shardian.

Horseboy:

Ur Momz

=J
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 04:31:39 pm
Chad and Maxim would make a cute couple.... couple of whats I'm not sure, but regardless

Possibles for your father?   ;D

I have no idea what the context of this conversation is... I answered a yes or no question based on the face of what was contained within the question.   :dunno  If there's some context that involves a joystick that was sold, or MaximRecoil at all, I don't know about it.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: leapinlew on April 17, 2007, 04:34:27 pm
I don't go around here looking to start arguments

Is that why you drudged up a 6 month old post to demand the OP explain why he thought Nintendo sticks suck? I would say thats STARTING a argument.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: knave on April 17, 2007, 04:37:16 pm
Uh...Broken.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 04:38:10 pm
Chad and Maxim would make a cute couple.... couple of whats I'm not sure, but regardless

Possibles for your father?   ;D

I have no idea what the context of this conversation is... I answered a yes or no question based on the face of what was contained within the question.   :dunno  If there's some context that involves a joystick that was sold, or MaximRecoil at all, I don't know about it.


There have been 2 huge threads post helled because maxim was arguing with people about the quality of Nintendo joysticks and the definition of the work "broken". One of those threads was 10 pages long and it was post helled twice and it was yesterday. Maxim had over 100 posts in that thread alone. It was amazing.


Jacko McTuckyish: Ur Momz
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 04:40:06 pm

Ah, I only skim Main for build topics and such, don't really participate in the discussions here usually.  I have to cut forum corners somewhere.   :laugh2:
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 17, 2007, 04:41:46 pm
Jacko McTuckyish: Ur Momz

horseboyz:  Ur momz

=J
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shardian on April 17, 2007, 04:42:10 pm
Sorry to hear about your Tracker shardian.
hehe. thanks.

It breaks fairly often - I believe my harmonic balancer is shot...and probably some bearings in the engine. The belt has shifted to the point it is eating thru the timing belt cover.Who knows. Good news is I have the belt change down to an artform. I don't know how or why, but the thing has 215,000 miles and still purs like a kitten. It leaks oil like crazy due to a few seal leaks and probably over pressurization. I ain't sinkin any more money into it because I know as soon as I start fixing it up, I will either wreck it or it will blow up.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Chris G on April 17, 2007, 04:42:19 pm
Going with Yes, but I haven't understood 90% of this thread... this is what happens when I'm on vacation.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 04:43:20 pm

It's a Tracker - put it in the basement and replace the windshield with an LCD, replace the engine with an Xbox.  You'll get far better driving from it that way.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 04:45:47 pm
I don't go around here looking to start arguments

Is that why you drudged up a 6 month old post to demand the OP explain why he thought Nintendo sticks suck? I would say thats STARTING a argument.

Go ahead and link to that so we can have the real content, rather than your dubious recollection of it.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 17, 2007, 04:49:17 pm
Go ahead and link to that so we can have the real content, rather than your dubious recollection of it.

It's not dubious because you don't remember it that way. I remember that too.

Ur momz

=J
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: SavannahLion on April 17, 2007, 04:49:30 pm
Wow... just... wow.

I nominate you, MaximRecoil, to be the new John Edward.

There's just nothing else to say, your astounding use of logic and your crafty steering with the English language far exceeds anything my feeble Shakespearean mind could ever hope to overcome.

May Darwinism bestow the same paralytic intelligence upon the offspring of your loins just as nature have granted the same upon you.  :notworthy:  :notworthy:  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 04:52:27 pm
I don't go around here looking to start arguments

Is that why you drudged up a 6 month old post to demand the OP explain why he thought Nintendo sticks suck? I would say thats STARTING a argument.

Go ahead and link to that so we can have the real content, rather than your dubious recollection of it.


How convenient. That just happens to be one of the two post helled threads I mentioned earlier. And yes, you drudged it up out of nowhere many months later to argue debate about the Nintendo sticks. His recollection is spot on.

Jerk Mcstucky: Ur Momz
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: leapinlew on April 17, 2007, 04:54:11 pm
That section of it was PostHelled.

I'm sure if you insist - we can arrange something. Are you denying it?
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shardian on April 17, 2007, 04:55:37 pm

It's a Tracker - put it in the basement and replace the windshield with an LCD, replace the engine with an Xbox.  You'll get far better driving from it that way.

Man, I can't get rid of that thing. I love my tracker. It is fun to drive year-round. The dang thing just won't die, no matter how much I neglect it.

Since you mention that though, I remember playing Daytona USA inside of a real Nascar that had a video screen that replaced the windshield. That was sweet!
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 04:55:56 pm
19 with the potential for 20!

 :woot
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 04:58:10 pm
Man, I can't get rid of that thing. I love my tracker. It is fun to drive year-round. The dang thing just won't die, no matter how much I neglect it.

A friend of mine in HS had one of those.  It was a chick magnet.  Everywhere we went chicks would come up and ask for a ride.  It didn't drive well and was hell in the harsh MA winter but we loved it because it got us chicks without even getting out of the car.


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Since you mention that though, I remember playing Daytona USA inside of a real Nascar that had a video screen that replaced the windshield. That was sweet!

Me too, it was pretty cool, they brought one to where I work for some reason last summer.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: SavannahLion on April 17, 2007, 05:01:03 pm
Man, I can't get rid of that thing. I love my tracker. It is fun to drive year-round. The dang thing just won't die, no matter how much I neglect it.

A friend of mine in HS had one of those.  It was a chick magnet.  Everywhere we went chicks would come up and ask for a ride.  It didn't drive well and was hell in the harsh MA winter but we loved it because it got us chicks without even getting out of the car.

Isn't the Tracker a four-banger?
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 05:06:10 pm
That section of it was PostHelled.

I'm sure if you insist - we can arrange something. Are you denying it?

Your summary is wrong. Like I said, go ahead and get the real post or posts if you can and then I'll give you a play-by-play. Here is a hint: there was nothing argumentative going on until remnants from the Wico vs. Nintendo joystick thread from a few days earlier came along with their two cents' worth, two cents that obviously couldn't buy them any reading comprehension ability.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 05:09:35 pm
You posted in an Markrvp's thread that hadn't been posted in for many months. That is fact. But are you telling us there is a 3rd thread that you got post helled that we forgot about? I hope so.


yallz momz
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 05:13:32 pm
That section of it was PostHelled.

I'm sure if you insist - we can arrange something. Are you denying it?

Your summary is wrong. Like I said, go ahead and get the real post or posts if you can and then I'll give you a play-by-play. Here is a hint: there was nothing argumentative going on until remnants from the Wico vs. Nintendo joystick thread from a few days earlier came along with their two cents' worth, two cents that obviously couldn't buy them any reading comprehension ability.

Sorry, but a recollection from the guy who couldn't remember whom he compared to a mud fence only 10 minutes earlier ain't exactly reliable ...

EDIT: 15 to go ...
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 05:35:53 pm
You posted in an Markrvp's thread that hadn't been posted in for many months.
What of it? It was the first time I'd seen the thread.
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That is fact. But are you telling us there is a 3rd thread that you got post helled that we forgot about? I hope so.
There was a thread a short time before that, where a guy posted a picture of a Wico with a rounded-out 4-way restrictor that was now an intermittent 8-way. I mentioned that such a thing would never happen with the Nintendo restrictor, and that turned into a big rigamaror. So I think that ended up getting "Post Helled", and then all the people I was arguing with on that thread simply continued where they left off when they saw the post on Markrvp's thread, even though I didn't post anything argumentative. They commonly do this. For a current example, look at the "Donkey Kong buttons" thread on the main page to see where both CheffoJeffo and Markrvp tried to continue arguing with me even though I didn't post anything argumentative.

But like I said, I like to argue, and will do so with these formal invitations I tend to get.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 05:36:37 pm
14
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: JackTucky on April 17, 2007, 05:37:28 pm
Horsefacboy:  ur momz

Cheffo:  ur momz for counting

maxim:  mega ur momz

=J
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 05:38:17 pm
That section of it was PostHelled.

I'm sure if you insist - we can arrange something. Are you denying it?

Your summary is wrong. Like I said, go ahead and get the real post or posts if you can and then I'll give you a play-by-play. Here is a hint: there was nothing argumentative going on until remnants from the Wico vs. Nintendo joystick thread from a few days earlier came along with their two cents' worth, two cents that obviously couldn't buy them any reading comprehension ability.

Sorry, but a recollection from the guy who couldn't remember whom he compared to a mud fence only 10 minutes earlier ain't exactly reliable ...

EDIT: 15 to go ...

I don't pay attention to you guys' names, lol. I know what I post though -- it doesn't matter if it was directed at Drew Crowd Member #3 or Drew Crowd Member #16 -- all the same to me.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 05:38:43 pm
For a current example, look at the "Donkey Kong buttons" thread on the main page to see where both CheffoJeffo and Markrvp tried to continue arguing with me even though I didn't post anything argumentative.

Let's see ...

*I* provided exactly the link that the OP asked for.

*I* offered to provide holders to the OP for free.

*You* posted pictures of your button collection.

QED and .... 13!

Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 05:41:09 pm
For a current example, look at the "Donkey Kong buttons" thread on the main page to see where both CheffoJeffo and Markrvp tried to continue arguing with me even though I didn't post anything argumentative.

Let's see ...

*I* provided exactly the link that the OP asked for.

*I* offered to provide holders to the OP for free.

*You* posted pictures of your button collection.

QED and .... 13!



You posted after I did. And that was a picture from eBay; all of them complete for BIN of $18.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 05:41:55 pm
12!
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Zakk on April 17, 2007, 05:44:12 pm
For a current example, look at the "Donkey Kong buttons" thread on the main page to see where both CheffoJeffo and Markrvp tried to continue arguing with me even though I didn't post anything argumentative.

Let's see ...

*I* provided exactly the link that the OP asked for.

*I* offered to provide holders to the OP for free.

*You* posted pictures of your button collection.

QED and .... 13!



You posted after I did. And that was a picture from eBay; all of them complete for BIN of $18.

How about this, since you're arguing with EVERYONE here, or hell, at least 90% of them, then I nicely ask you to leave my thread and start your own.  You obviously don't like the results of the poll, and want this PH'ed, just like every other thread you get going in.  I'd appreciate it if you would quit your self-important chest thumping and take it elsewhere.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 05:46:21 pm
Isn't the Tracker a four-banger?

Yeah, it's a tiny Jeep chick car.  They dig it.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 05:47:50 pm
Cheffo what are you counting again? I forgot.


Cheffo, Zakk, TackJucky: Ur Momz
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 17, 2007, 05:49:23 pm
/me remains silent so as not to foul up Zakk's thread any more ...
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: MaximRecoil on April 17, 2007, 05:52:22 pm
You obviously don't like the results of the poll, and want this PH'ed, just like every other thread you get going in.  I'd appreciate it if you would quit your self-important chest thumping and take it elsewhere.  Thanks.

I don't care about the results of your poll. I didn't vote and I haven't seen the results anyway. And wouldn't it be nice if we could all dictate who can and can't reply to our posts?

Anyway, Saint posted his bomb icons before I posted on this thread. I posted here because my name was brought up, implying some affiliation between me and Chad (lol).
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: leapinlew on April 17, 2007, 05:54:30 pm
Isn't the Tracker a four-banger?

Yeah, it's a tiny Jeep chick car.  They dig it.

Totally a chick car. I remember them having pink/green splashes on them and coming in funky colors.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 05:56:00 pm

And they'd walk right up to it and go "ooooh, can I get a ride, no more seats that's fine I'll sit on someone's lap if my three friends can come too".
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 05:58:33 pm
My buddy had a pink Isuzu Amigo. It was teh awesum.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: leapinlew on April 17, 2007, 06:00:38 pm

And they'd walk right up to it and go "ooooh, can I get a ride, no more seats that's fine I'll sit on someone's lap if my three friends can come too".

Well... where I come from. The kind of girl that would ride in a car with stranger boys were the kind of girls I liked. I wish I had a time machine that was made out of a tracker. The only problem is I don't think a tracker can do 88mph.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: shorthair on April 17, 2007, 06:01:52 pm
Now, see, I could jump all ova yo ass on this cos to me this would be a no-brainer. But, why would I do that?

Are you coming on to me?


When I do that, I'll let you know.

HAHAHAHAHAHA, that was good.

Ya all have been busy. Or not very, depending. Sheesh.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 06:02:50 pm
Well... where I come from. The kind of girl that would ride in a car with stranger boys were the kind of girls I liked. I wish I had a time machine that was made out of a tracker. The only problem is I don't think a tracker can do 88mph.

Not loaded with 7 teenagers, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: horseboy on April 17, 2007, 06:03:59 pm
How about with seven loaded teenagers?
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: ChadTower on April 17, 2007, 06:04:44 pm

That more accurately describes us.  You're right.  Didn't work then either.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: SavannahLion on April 17, 2007, 06:15:04 pm
You guys got it all wrong. Take the Tracker uphill and let the brakes go. It'll do 88MPH then.

Of course, you and the Tracker are going to have to take a running start from the next state to get up the hill.
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: rovingmind on April 17, 2007, 06:21:50 pm
You guys got it all wrong. Take the Tracker uphill and let the brakes go. It'll do 88MPH then.

Of course, you and the Tracker are going to have to take a running start from the next state to get up the hill.


or get a tow from a real jeep?

(j/k -  I drive a vintage cj5)
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: markrvp on April 17, 2007, 06:48:36 pm
That section of it was PostHelled.

I'm sure if you insist - we can arrange something. Are you denying it?

Your summary is wrong. Like I said, go ahead and get the real post or posts if you can and then I'll give you a play-by-play. Here is a hint: there was nothing argumentative going on until remnants from the Wico vs. Nintendo joystick thread from a few days earlier came along with their two cents' worth, two cents that obviously couldn't buy them any reading comprehension ability.

Yep, you trolled in my thread that I spent a lot of time on so other people wanting to restore a classic cabinet would have an example to go by.  Saint eliminated all of your tripe because it was pure ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow---.  You are a liar if you say it happened any other way.



LOL @ "stressing". Arguing is one of my favorite things to do. I don't go around here looking to start arguments, because this isn't a forum intended for that; but as long as I have a handy invite...

That admission alone should get you banned from every part of this website except P&R.  Go argue with people who enjoy it.  The rest of us are here because we like to share information on arcade cabinets.  You're a troll, although you know that and seem to be pretty proud of it
Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: Donkey_Kong on April 17, 2007, 07:01:04 pm
Well I thought my forum idol *Boykster* would have chimed in by now, Allow me...

Hey guys...
I GOT A SNAKE!

 :woot

Title: Re: Simple yes no question
Post by: saint on April 17, 2007, 08:17:12 pm
I win.