ChasHawk

On 12/9/2014 at 7:24 PM, ksleap said:

I just had Yamazaki 12 year from Japan. Runs about 45-60 but worth it. I going to try and get my hands on the 18 year

A coworker brought me back a small bottle of Yamazaki 12 year last Christmas. Delicious! And a bit spicy/peppery.

Obligatory VC double post. 

8 minutes ago, Derek™ said:

I gave you a response that explained the history of tug, Chas.  I also tried to elaborate on why you explaining to me how forum etiquette works is simply rich.  I tried to spoon-feed you a clue but you can't seem to grasp any of it, unfortunately.  If you didn't act like a clown, I wouldn't be calling you a clown; it's honestly that simple.  I do not think that I am above anyone on the board, nor do I think that my justification of why I'm allowed to participate in this thread = me being a "smarmy internet tough guy".  I hate to play the whole b-but he started it! card, but your sassy-ass bitch comment about "not clicking" on a thread is easiely the smarmiest shot fired.  And do you not realize that you're basically alone in your argument; other people are pointing out how pathetic your responses are, and even ridiculing your age.  If you're not embarrassed for anything you've posted so far, it's probably because you're a socially inept adult who is unable to process human emotions like shame.  Or you're just completely oblivious to how the internet works at 40 – you're not quite old enough to play that card, though.

 

Tommy said it best.

 

 

Ha! 

First, I'm 37. I don't want to contemplate 40 yet. 

I have a family, a home, and friends I like to spend time with. 

Message boards and most of the rest of the internet are a nice distraction and time waster. 

Again, I fail to see how one can be embarrassed by something posted on a message board, but keep ringing that bell if you insist. 

3 hours ago, Derek™ said:

Quality retort from a quality VC user.  I took the time to explain myself and reason my actions in this thread, and you piddle your pants at the sight of a few paragraphs of text like a degenerate manchild.  I'm not sure what I should've expected otherwise.  You can kindly fuck off now.

Yeah, you took the time to explain how you're better than me and everyone else who you think is beneath you on this board. 

That's what merited the flippant response. 

You also told me to "shut up", referred to me "embarrassing myself", and "look like a fucking clown".

It's a fucking message board. 

Exactly zero things that occur here have embarrassed me or otherwise had any effect on real life. 

I have been a member of several other online communities for years, and no matter the hobby or subject, they all have one thing in common... People like you. Smarmy internet tough guys who think they are above it all, and think it's cool to fling shit at anyone and anything that doesn't fit into their myopic view of the world. 

You can talk all the shit you want about tug, or me, or anyone else. 

Yet in doing so, you show exactly who and what you are. 

13 hours ago, Derek™ said:

Haha, you haven't even been a part of the boards for a year yet.  You don't know shit about my levels of douchebaggery.  But allow me to be sincere when I suggest you stop while you're ahead, before embarrassing yourself further.

 

I actually and completely knew you would be commenting on that as a rebuttal.  I've seen it with every single forum newbie who feels like he can puff up his chest and stick us big bad regulars in our place.  Fuck off, man.  I had a much more elaborate response in progress because I knew you'd chirp in with that, exactly, but it's been lost because the quoting system is completely garbage on this iteration of VC.  Apologies for keeping this version "concise" –

 

First and foremost, post counts don't mean shit.  But obviously you'd choose to isolate that part of my post and not the bit where I mentioned that I've been on the boards 8x's longer than you have.  I've seen 8x's the amount of bullshit you have, 8x's the amount of trolls, and 8x's the amount of members who are too big for their britches.  But at the end of the day, there are actually plenty of users who've been a part of these forums for a lot longer than I have, who have far fewer posts to show for it.  It's the same reason there are users who've been here just a year or two but have already surpassed my post count with the help of the Small Chat thread and the Everything Else board – as I said, post-count means nothing.  Nor does it have anything to do with insecurity.  What would I be insecure about, here in this thread, anyway?  I feel like you've got that completely backwards.  If anything, I'd be insecure if I were buying either of these represses... but more on that in a bit.

 

You said it yourself on this very page: you aren't sure of "the history" associated with Tug.  So why try to put someone in their place with that individual is all too aware of the history?  Do you not understand why that's a terrible idea, on your part, and makes you look like a fucking clown?  You're giving new[er] users the exact rep they unfairly receive shit for.

 

You should know that I actually do avoid clicking in threads for releases I have no interest in or excitement for, and that I practice that exercise a lot.  There's a lot of hot garbage that bubbles up and crusts on the main page of these boards.  While I do believe in a bit of trolling for the sake of fun, I'm not on VC to rain on parades – it's why you won't see me discussing the Hot Topic exclusive variant for the newest A Day To Remember, or chiming in about the half-dozen variants available for the latest Taking Back Sunday record, or clamoring over my thoughts on the latest Green Day track.  I resist the urge to flex my sarcastic, condescending opinions in a lot of potential threads, here – so fuck you for downplaying my struggle and constantly conscious effort, there.

 

This thread, in particular, I felt I had "a right" to view and comment in just because these two Used records received play in my teens years.  (A lot more play than they should have, admittedly.)  I can relate to these releases and I find it entertaining to see what others think of the repress and their current aftermarket value.  At the end of the day, isn't that why we're all here?  Aside from wanting to be kept updated on pertinent PO info, we're all here because we're looking to kill boredom or keep entertained to some degree.  And while I'll jokingly rib a friend who actually bought a repress of the S/T, here, I'm honestly not in this thread to divert people from buying what they enjoy.  I've made plenty of nostalgic purchases in my past; my hands are not completely clean from that messy affair.  But if anything, I should be glad that people no longer have to piss away $80+ on a copy of that S/T – this is something positive to rejoice.  Why would I chastise or truly belittle someone who was buying this record to revisit their high-school days, play once, shelf, and resell for profit in a few years?  Do what you want.  I have no say in how to spend your money.

 

But like Randy just said, above, you clearly haven't been around for tug's bullshit.  And that's where the negativity and [counter] trolling is stemming from.  Since you know nothing of it, it truly is in your best interest to take your own advice and shut up while moving onto another thread.  But for the sake of clarity, here, I'll shed some light.  Anyone who's been on the forums for the last years or so can tell you that tug is the worst sort of troll.  One who sincerely believes he's doing nothing wrong by blatantly and endlessly supporting The Used to obnoxious levels.  As it's been pointed out, this thread - and all his others - receive completely unnecessary bumps.  We don't need inventory levels on sites that still carry these records.  No one is actually PMing him for pressing info or assuming he's got ties with the band.  No one needs real-time updates on when the Merchnow variant is about to sell out, throughout the day.  He's been banned in the past for taking his threads too far, and apparently that ban was lifted in time for him to participate in these represses, here.  So that's where we're at.  99% of threads run a normal life cycle consisting of hype, discussion, pre-order information, shipping confirmation, photos of variants, a few "where's my order?" posts, and then... it dies.  Such is the circle of life for threads that aren't fueled by members who practice good tastes and aren't socially inept.  Tug's last thread was for a pressing of a Used live acoustic performance that was so fucking atrocious that only a troll could support it, and he was banned for it. Obviously someone beyond me and my massive dick + post-count decided that he was being a nuisance, and justice was served.  So please, establish a clue for yourself before whipping out the "if ya' don't like it, don't click it" speech.  Save us all the cringe, going forward.

1 hour ago, Derek™ said:

Oh wow, how recent is that?  Aside from using the obvious Block feature, did the update include a safety check that prevents new-jack members with < 500 posts from trying to tell off users who've been here for nearly 8 years?  Because that'd be an innovative addition, for sure.  Even if it's just a quick popup and notification that politely tells you to curb the sass and fuck right off – seems like it'd do the boards a lot of good.  I'll hit up Hector and see if it's doable.

I love how post count equates to dick size for certain insecure members.

47 minutes ago, The Ghost of Randy Savage said:

Clearly you haven't been around for enough of tug's bullshit.

Nope...apparently not. But I've been around for plenty of Derek's douchebaggery.

Either way, my point is valid. There's no reason for him to even click on the thread.

On 9/17/2016 at 5:55 PM, Derek™ said:

So basically you're just saying that you - and only you - are going to continue to bump the thread with completely irrelevant stock numbers until you get banned for spamming, once again?  That works for me, thanks.

The VC update includes this amazing new feature. 

If you're not interested in a thread, you don't have to fucking open it. 

I've used this feature a lot. It's awesome. 

5 hours ago, mmfood said:

I still haven't received FUTCT and I ordered it when it was released. Damn Goths Slacking off while they should be working

 

 

I would call cs. I got mine at least a week ago or more. 

26 minutes ago, gazzo said:

not to Europe If i order it from Mike it'll be 38$ or something; Stupid usps

Boo... That stinks. 

10 hours ago, gazzo said:

For some reason the yellow came back up at KRM EU.
http://eu.kingsroadmerch.com/shop/view/?id=10137&cid=1031

Fuck King's Road. This record is $16 ppd from Asian Man.

I admittedly don't know the whole "history of tug" here, but there is some seemingly seriously childish/douchey shit going on right now.

18 hours ago, jojo123 said:

My futct vinyl just got here and it honestly doesn't sound as bad as everyone is making it out to be (at least in my opinion), you can hear some static during the last songs on each side which happen to be some of my favorites but it's not enough to ruin the experience for me. 

This is pretty much what everyone has said. 

The distortion gets worse the closer you get to the middle of the record. 

And if you're listening loud, it sounds awful. 

I don't care what setup you have. 

18 minutes ago, dantheriver said:

The fact that there are stores whose stock survived $12, then $10, now $7 and $5 fire sales really says a lot about how unnecessary it was for them to carry vinyl at all. Smart move by HT to give up on that shit.

Depended on the store, really. 

Some sold REALLY well... Others, not so much. 

Damn. Would've preferred the split variant. 

I've had my fill of splatturzzz. 

Some stores are $7, some are $5.

I've grabbed a lot of good stuff. 

44 minutes ago, mattisr1984 said:

got my copy. records looks awesome. i dont have any other pressings to compare it by but to me it could sound better - especially the last tracks on each side. ive definitely heard much worse sounding records from start to finish though. this is about what id expect from a HT exclusive. 

It has nothing to do with HT. 

It's the plates that the record company chose to reuse. 

3 hours ago, twentyonebrendon said:

Will the Panic! at the Disco represses have the same sound quality as FUTCT? 

Read the fucking thread. 

3 hours ago, twentyonebrendon said:

Will the Panic! at the Disco represses have the same sound quality as FUTCT? 

Read the fucking thread. 

Picked up my copy today. 

Absolutely beautiful pressing. The colors really pop in person. 

I do, however, notice distortion on the last track of each side. You can actually see it in the grooves as well. 

The rest of the record sounds great though, and I'm glad to finally have an affordable copy of one of my favorite albums. 

10 minutes ago, KingTacoMunster said:

Picked up ILAD tonight from FYE and it's absolutely ridiculous the price difference from online (21.99) to instore (29.99) but after having words with them I got 20% off, so it wasn't too bad. Definitely think this variant of ILAD is the best, mines pretty cool.

Their stores are fucking ridiculous.

I've seen single LPs with $40 price tags.

12 minutes ago, cbrownfx said:

Only wish would be more splatter on EOTS.

Didn't order this because it turned out like shit.

Actually just bought Sleeping Beauty, Bambi, and Tangled from a HT store for $7 each on clearance. They also had several copies of Toy Story. 

I saw the $15 and laughed. I didn't even bother to check the shipping rate. 

What a fucking joke. 

I'm usually a "to each their own" kinda guy, but how many different drugs do you have to be on to enjoy shit like that?