[WTB : Basic Math Gatefold CIB]

Looking for that final, very elusive CIB Basic Math gatefold to complete my set of launch titles. Looking for a copy that  displays decent, does not have to be mint.

I am willing to pay fairly for this as well.

 

If you can help me fill this void I would be grateful!

Thanks!!!

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

10 hours ago, cvga said:

Maybe we could all just agree to not make fun of or bully anyone here regardless of how easy of a target they might be at times. It was highly disturbing to me that people somehow feel giving someone assistance gives them the right to make fun of that person. It doesn't. If you're not satisfied with how they used your help, don't offer it again. Similarly, being a member for a longer period time shouldn't earn "privilege" to treat people poorly. Conversely, I would think you might better understand the difficulties some people have and prop them up a bit. 

 

This is an amazing place and I've met some amazing people, including Ray. Let's leave things a little better, people a little happier and high scores a little higher when we're here.

@cvga Thank you for bringing some perspective into this. I apologize for the comments directed in regards to Ray as they obviously were not appreciated, and I am not going to try and make excuses for it. I’m owning it.

Hindsight being 20/20, what really irked me and got me into keyboard warrior mode was the entitled behavior that some members exhibit here which there is no reason for. This is not a private club, and for the insinuation to me made that of one does have “x amount of years” here that they the feel justified in engaging in behaviors that they then chastise others for doing the same (Like all the ATM references that were participated in earlier in this thread). Also of note is that the one member who called my posts “reprehensible” apparently liked one of those ATM comments enough to give a positive emoji to the post. 

It is not my place to tell anyone how to think, or act. If some want to believe this is a “private/tenured” club so be it. But the reality is that this simply is not the case. It is not a college fraternity. It is not a Masonic order. Those types of “clubs” do have some entitlement that goes along with tenure/rank. Or the military.
As a matter of fact, as of a month ago this entire “community” is now part of a business, whether you want to accept that or not, is again up to you.

I am moving on from this.

Perhaps some of you can take a page from @cvga on how to agree to disagree with some one. He clearly did not approve of my conduct either, but he earns my respect for addressing it in a mature and tactful manner, and I appreciate him for that. 

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

You are such a wise sage @bent_pin.

Your “social elite” club must feel very proud to have you.

I never stated that I possess even a remotely large amount of shares. I think it’s safe to say by your writing that you are intelligent to know the point I was trying to make.
This is the last reply I will be providing to you, though I am sure you will want the last word. Just know that I won’t be reading it.

 

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

@bent_pin I accept responsibility for it. I assume you are just as disgusted with the others in the thread that piggybacked off of those comments as well?

Or do they get a pass because of their “privilege”?

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

@BIGHMW I would like to apologize to you if my attempt on joining in some friendly razzing was hurtful. I did not mean it in that way in the least.

I did not realize this was a private club that one had to have tenure and earn privilege to join in the tomfoolery.

Funny that @MrTrust is gatekeeping and saying I have to earn the right to express myself. I just bought 10,000 shares of Atari SA the other day? Do you own any @MrTrust? Should I say you don’t have a right to post certain things just because you down have an ownership stake in it?

Probably not.

 

All the best @BIGHMW. Again, I apologize for joshing you around

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

Also @MrTrust with all due respect, do not ever tell me what I can and cannot do again. It’s not your place, or my place to tell anyone how they can and cannot act.

Thanks.

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

Ever hear of assuming positive intent @MrTrust?

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

7 minutes ago, MrTrust said:

 

He has 10+ years in and 7,000 posts.  You don't.  He's got a history with Ray wherein he's actually tried to materially help him with his personal problems in meat space.  You don't.  It's not being a hypocrite for one person to exercise a privilege another person hasn't earned.

 

Ray is a controversial figure here, but even the people who are the shittiest to him in terms of attitude, such as x=usr and Stephen, generally have that borne out of frustration with trying to talk sense into him repeatedly and not getting anywhere.  There is at least an appreciable kernel of affection for the man, or at least basic charity and wanting what's best for him.  We know that because of a long and observable history between all the parties.

 

You, whom we don't know, come off like you're trying to treat him like a punching bag for your amusement.  You may not be doing that, and your motives may not be any worse than anyone else who's busting his balls, but the music of the thing just is going to sound different when you do it as opposed to them.  I can make fun of my buddy for shanking a drive on the golf course and cast aspersions on his IQ and sexuality, and he can do the same to me.  If you're paired up with us randomly, you don't get to, or at least not without someone calling you a 

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

@Albert

Just a friendy suggestion that maybe you lock this thread that @x=usr(1536) created, as apparently I have taken it in a negative course according to him (though he actively participated in the razzing as well). I apologize for my part, but I won’t stand for his bullying/gatekeeping in this manner when he himself is and has been guilty of this very same behavior in numerous other posts.

 

I know you are very busy, and I appreciate your time. I just know from his previous posts in other forums that this is going to escalate and turn ugly, and no one wants that. (As mentioned to him in my response, I will not be responding and contributing further to the drama circle)

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

10 hours ago, x=usr(1536) said:

I'll be blunt: knock this shit off.  Ray's not here for you (or anyone else) to kick around, which you know full well given the PM you were sent back in April to this effect.

 

The fact that you started in on this behaviour almost immediately after signing up your account is interesting, to say the least.

I’m going to say this, and I will say it once, and it is the only response you will hear from me.

 

There are numerous posts where you have torn into BigHmw, and taken things to the extreme. I’m not going to waste my time going back and quoting all of them because frankly I do not care nor want to waste my time on pointing something out that you will just make an excuse for and try to deflect back to me.

 

Yes, I can “knock this off” but stop being a hypocrite and engaging in the same type of behavior. My god, you created this thread after all!

 

I know you probably won’t have the self control to not respond to these comments I have just made, but maybe try surprising me and act like an adult and refrain from doing so. That would speak volumes. 
 

Have a wonderful day!

[Atari ST 520 or 1040 Setup]

@djglish That would be great! I’m in Oshkosh, so not too far of a jaunt down to Milwaukee.

Thanks, and let me know  

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

@BIGHMW

Do you think it would be possible to engage in DVDA with Big Sexy? Of course once they took away two of her four ports, it was no longer even a possibility.

 

Hypothetically, if all you had to do was satisfy her in this manner, and then all 8bit titles ever made would be converted to 5200, would you do it?

[Atari ST 520 or 1040 Setup]

Hello!

Looking to buy, and for someone willing to ship (I know monitors can be a pain to pack/ship - I am willing to pay for professional UPS packing if necessary)

a 520 or 1040 setup, that is in working condition and complete.
For some reason, these are rarer than hens teeth to find here in Wisconsin.

Please let me know if you are able to help me out, and thanks in advance!!!

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

33 minutes ago, BIGHMW said:

OH......DEAR.......GOD!!! I've heard of "The Love Bug" but MY GOD!!!

 

....and no I DON'T love my 5200 IN THAT WAY, but that spot was funnier than f***, what TV series is that clip from???

 

I'm into that kind of satire, much like both Benny Hill, and Dave Allen, two of England's best comedians (and two of my favorites anywhere in the world alongside George Carlin, both had their own shows, Dave Allen was on the BBC while Benny Hill was on rival network Thames at that time) put out in their skits as well as on stage, Dave always sat in a chair with a side table attachment with his booze and smokes, Benny Hill did live routines onstage.

What is BBC?

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

@x=usr(1536) this is by far the best forum post I have ever seen!! @BIGHMW has his own little slice of AA where we can read all his hilarious content.

 

I heard the official launch party will be broadcast live from Bishops Park Studio Complex

 

[A thread of @BIGHMW's own]

@BIGHMW hopefully when the 5200+ comes to market, it will finally have that special added port that one can insert something in to show big sexy how much she is loved

[For Sale: Three TI99/4a Systems, Hookups and Assorted Junk]

Pm sent. I’ll take!

[Difference Between Mr. Run and Jump/Gunslinger and Standard]

Having a hard time figuring out what the differences (besides the silver box) is for the special editions of Mister Run and Jump and Gunslinger???

[AtariAge + Atari Q&A]

Still waiting to hear an official statement from B. Koda and @BIGHMW

[AtariAge + Atari Q&A]

Priority one should now be getting Brad Koda on board and hiring @BIGHMW as the official commercial spokesperson!!

[Odds & Ends, 5200, NES, 2600…etc]

Will be updating with more items as I go through my duplicates. Feel free to ask for more pics of a specific item you are interested. Will combine shipping. All items tested and working. All prices in US dollars. Shipping extra.

 

NES:

Dick Tracy - $9

Urban Champion (5 Screw) $12

Rocky & Bullwinkle (Manual Only) $10

Whomp Em (Manual Only) $40

 

5200:

Super Breakout $2 (3 Available)

Galaxian $3 (2 Available)

Joust $7

Centipede $4 (2 Available)

 

2600:

Gangster Alley $6

 

7800:

Pole Position 2 $3

 

Colecovision

Smurf $8

 

Game Boy Color:

Wrestlemania 2000 (Cart & Manual) $18

 

 

[Wanted all VCS/2600 boxed launch games]

Pm sent

[WTB: NTSC 2600 games (loose)]

Pm sent 

[TG16 Games]

Vigilante has sold

[DEFENDER III - Atari Flashback Portable]

@BIGHMW would be cool to bring it back. You could host!