+wood_jl Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) I hope Curt reads this, and will continue to "make stuff" in the future! As recent activity here at the site has indicated, what we need is a way more quickly screen out antagonistic butt-holes who come here to troll, and trash-talk the creative geniuses who "make stuff" for the rest of the community. One of the most impressive things about these homebrew/hobbyist creations is that their existence can be largely (or entirely, depending on case) attributed to ONE PERSON or a few select individuals. I mean, if you think about it, these people have created something in the world, that means something to a lot of people. NOT EVERYONE CAN DO THAT. It's quite cool. When these butt-holes piss these people off, the damage and loss to the rest of the enthusiasts is just too great, hence my desire for an "eject button" for them, as discouraging these creative folks is a grave offense. Perhaps if not an "eject" button, a way to ban particular trolling troublemakers from particular threads, by way of popular vote? That wouldn't be so harsh, and might keep from frustrating our "Atari heroes" as has been happening as of late. Fortunately, Al took care of the rancorous churl who stirred up trouble, lately. :thumbsup: oh yeah, and THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO, CURT. Edited July 27, 2011 by wood_jl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Thank you Curt for all you have done (and hopefully will find the heart to do in the future, despite ourselves). Your efforts are much appreciated. :') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubular Gearhead Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I hope Curt reads this, and will continue to "make stuff" in the future! As recent activity here at the site has indicated, what we need is a way more quickly screen out antagonistic butt-holes who come here to troll, and trash-talk the creative geniuses who "make stuff" for the rest of the community. One of the most impressive things about these homebrew/hobbyist creations is that their existence can be largely (or entirely, depending on case) attributed to ONE PERSON or a few select individuals. I mean, if you think about it, these people have created something in the world, that means something to a lot of people. NOT EVERYONE CAN DO THAT. It's quite cool. When these butt-holes piss these people off, the damage and loss to the rest of the enthusiasts is just too great, hence my desire for an "eject button" for them, as discouraging these creative folks is a grave offense. Perhaps if not an "eject" button, a way to ban particular trolling troublemakers from particular threads, by way of popular vote? That wouldn't be so harsh, and might keep from frustrating our "Atari heroes" as has been happening as of late. Fortunately, Al took care of the rancorous churl who stirred up trouble, lately. :thumbsup: oh yeah, and THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO, CURT. I was thinking the same thing as well. And before anyone starts with the "Nazi tactics" or similar comments, remember, we are talking about the obvious TROLLS here. I know that there is already a system of sorts in place, as seen by Al's recent eject of one bad apple, but that went on for far to long with detrimental harm to Curt's and other's efforts. The way I see it, there are certain topics with just too much at stake to allow people to come here and dump on them without really knowing what they are talking about, or thinking that everyone's opinion holds some merit and deserves to be voiced- sometimes over and over again. Some opinions are garbage. They have no business dragging down threads dealing with things as important as the 7800XM or all the other harware and software project threads. I don't understand why anyone would want to S**T on the very people keeping this hobby alive. I just dont get it. To say it again- great job Curt and the whole 7800XM team, and thank you for taking on a dream (not just yours) and making it a reality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Joe Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 @wood_jl + @Tubular Gearhead AGREED! We will stand by Curt and those like him till the very end. I'd carry jigs of gasoline across the burning fields of hell for those guys. Kevin Mitnick too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'll stand anywhere except behind or in front of him. On second thought, maybe I'll stand a few spots over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'll stand anywhere except behind or in front of him. On second thought, maybe I'll stand a few spots over. Is that to avoid bullets or is it because he loves to eat beans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hater's gon' hate. You try to build something, always someone gon be there to try an tear it down. Jes shine on shinin' on. Because your love is stronger than their hate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 That sidewalk spit is delicious! Silly goose! Don't you know that was a perfectly innocuous and innocent remark that didn't affect anyone's actions in any way whatsoever? You keep saying your gonna drop it but you just can't do it can you? It's pretty pathetic actually. Again, thanks for coming out cause you are the best! I never directed a single word towards a specific person untill you opened your yapper and even then I only directed 2 postings to a specific person including this post and both found themselves directed towards you for obvious reasons. Also, for those that just don't get it (like the above quoted special person) I never said or even implied anything negative about Mr. Vendel in the above linked thread BUT I did imply (without being specific to the people and\or persons to keep it civil and an anyonamous at that time) that he does have some followers on AtariAge that seem to be willing to damn near jump off a cliff if he told them too, clear cases of being past fanatic. A comment that had nothing to do with Mr. Vendel and all to do with other UNNAMED people aside from him. Fanatic actions of others he has no control over. I really didn't expect to have to spell it out like this. Maybe I expected too much to be able to use an euphemism without some people not being able to understand it and\or twist it all to hell. These will be my last words on the whole topic and\or ideas around it. If anyone doesn't get it at this point I guess they just never will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 On topic here, +1 for Curt building cool shit for the Atari and preserving information that would otherwise be lost to the ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Also, since I failed to include him in the limerick list (just couldn't come up with one at the time, tried); here are TWO. RT originally had two, but I had to jettison one. the trusted vendor by the name of curt vendel's name is dragged in coarse dirt! but the vandals did fail to water that good ale & with the lionskins of honor he's girt! if "You want your cash back!" to reality you must crash back a clarion-clear sign that this isn't 89 is the success of both models of flashback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Joe Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It's time to put on your big boy panties and act like gentlemen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It's time to put on your big boy panties and act like gentlemen. :rolling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Thank you Curt. You've breathed new life in this forum, this society, and this technology. All of us here can't thank you enough for what you've done, and the appreciation is sky high! Thank you Bob, thank you Groovy Bee Mark, thanks to all who put in their time and effort on the XM and any homebrew project for the 7800 and other Atari systems. Curt, you are the man and deserve the highest regard possible, and nothing else. Please stay and continue on when you are able to, we really do love you and your work. It's really nice to see you post anything whatsoever. That goes for Bob and Mark as well - and all programmers here. All the best to Curt and the people actually making things happen at AtariAge, kudos to all of you. If I ever see y'all, beers on me. Chris Friday thursday83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innovative Leisure Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I've been an Atari fan for 16 years and discovered the Atari Museum website (the former Atari Historical Society) 12 years ago. Long story short, Curt Vendel is a major reason I've remained interested in Atari and especially their products that never made it to stores. I wish him success with the 7800 XM expansion module and look forward to future products from Legacy Engineering. Thank You, Bernard "Innovative Leisure" Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) for my 2 cents I am so pleased Curt is doing this project, I paid and I'll get it when I get it. Who else is going to do such great things!? Be happy! Edited July 28, 2011 by atarian63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC-MAN PRIME Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 A little late to the party here, but I would like to add my appreciation for all Curt has done. As already stated here, I hope he continues to blow our minds with future projects. Thank you, Curt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Just clicked the CHECKOUT button and ordered the XM! Even though my support is quite late, I give it freely and will continue to do so for everything Curt, Marty, and all those brainiacs come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armonigann Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Curt, Im still thanking you for the FB2... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Curt, Im still thanking you for the FB2... I'd thank him for that too, but I keep breaking cartridges by slamming them into the place where I think a slot should be. I have the hope that if I smash enough cartridges into it, a slot will eventually appear. Thousands of cartridges will be lost, but I have faith that it's going to work, so it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Curt, Im still thanking you for the FB2... I'd thank him for that too, but I keep breaking cartridges by slamming them into the place where I think a slot should be. I have the hope that if I smash enough cartridges into it, a slot will eventually appear. Thousands of cartridges will be lost, but I have faith that it's going to work, so it's worth it. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purenergy Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Curt, Thank you for keeping classic Atari alive in so many ways. I appreciate your hard work and dedication. Thanks to you, many people are able to enjoy pure, simple, fun. Thank you for the countless hours of fun on the Flashback 2. And, many, many hours of fun to come, with the XM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Curt, I didn't know the FB2 was you man... very cool. Did you work on any of the others? I've got the 2600 in a stick and the itty bitty keychain paddle and stick versions as well but the Flashbacks were just nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomickneedrop Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 thanks curt. keep on keeping on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I cant fathom the amount of stress, time, pressure, money, and communication you have had to do to make a project like the XM. I am very thankful that you are helping unite this community and helping unlock the power of the 7800! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 On topic here, +1 for Curt building cool shit for the Atari and preserving information that would otherwise be lost to the ages. Hi Shawn I agree But if i were Curt,i would not anounce a release date,until it is really done.This would make it easier for customers.We all should know,that good things need time.I for myself can wait and i am used long waiting times from several other projects. greetings Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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