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* '''Current Events''' (CE; 400): The largest of the social boards. Most people here have moved from RI because of the amount of Roleplaying, and just want to chat. They call themselves "[=CEMen=]", an innuendo to the boards, in that ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet... and the gamete for males. {{WebOriginal/Dakero}} posts his stories here. It's also home to some of the site's most infamous suicides (see below), such as the [[http://wikifaqs.net/index.php?title=Jediknight12345 church burning suicide]] or the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin child porn/"candy"]] suicide. Widely considered to be a WretchedHive by other social boards.
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* '''Current Events''' (CE; 400): The largest of the social boards. Most people here have moved from RI because of the amount of Roleplaying, and just want to chat. They call themselves "[=CEMen=]", an innuendo to the boards, in that ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet... and the gamete for males. {{WebOriginal/Dakero}} posts his stories here. It's also home to some of the site's most infamous suicides (see below), such as the [[http://wikifaqs.net/index.php?title=Jediknight12345 church burning suicide]] or the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin child porn/"candy"]] suicide. Widely considered to be a WretchedHive by other social boards.boards, especially after the closure of Politics (261) which led to many of its regulars moving to CE.
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* '''Nonstop Gaming - General''' (213): Formerly known as Next-Gen Gaming, it is pretty much the go-to board for MediaNotes/ConsoleWars, where fans of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft go at each other, arguing over sales figures and review scores, in between less heated discussions. It also has a spin-off social board, Nonstop Gaming - Social.
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''[[http://www.gamefaqs.com GameFAQs]]'', with thousands upon thousands of [=FAQ=]s, [[{{Walkthrough}} walkthroughs]], codes, tips, information, and discussion forums on just about every video game ever made, is one of the largest such sites. Merged with [[http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot]] back in 2004, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks much to the annoyance of some users]]. As of 2012, this has changed and [=GameFAQs=] is one site again.
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''[[http://www.gamefaqs.com GameFAQs]]'', with thousands upon thousands of [=FAQ=]s, [[{{Walkthrough}} walkthroughs]], codes, tips, information, and discussion forums on just about every video game ever made, is one of the largest such sites. Merged with [[http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot]] back in 2004, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks much to the annoyance of some users]].2004. As of 2012, this has changed and [=GameFAQs=] is one site again.
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* '''Current Events''' (CE; 400): The largest of the social boards. Most people here have moved from RI because of the amount of Roleplaying, and just want to chat. They call themselves "[=CEMen=]", an innuendo to the boards, in that ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet... and the gamete for males. {{WebOriginal/Dakero}} posts his stories here. It's also home to some of the site's most infamous suicides (see below), such as the [[http://wikifaqs.net/index.php?title=Jediknight12345 church burning suicide]] or the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin child porn/"candy"]] suicide. {{The wiki|Rule}} can be found [[http://www.wikicedia.net/wiki/Main_Page here]]. Widely considered to be a WretchedHive by other social boards.
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* '''Current Events''' (CE; 400): The largest of the social boards. Most people here have moved from RI because of the amount of Roleplaying, and just want to chat. They call themselves "[=CEMen=]", an innuendo to the boards, in that ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet... and the gamete for males. {{WebOriginal/Dakero}} posts his stories here. It's also home to some of the site's most infamous suicides (see below), such as the [[http://wikifaqs.net/index.php?title=Jediknight12345 church burning suicide]] or the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin child porn/"candy"]] suicide. {{The wiki|Rule}} can be found [[http://www.wikicedia.net/wiki/Main_Page here]]. Widely considered to be a WretchedHive by other social boards.
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* '''Pro Wrestling: WWE''' (218): The place to discuss Wrestling/{{WWE}} and one of the most active special interest boards overall. Has its fair share of arguments, memes, and trolling, and is particularly notable for spawning the [[MemeticMutation Saxon = Joke Account meme]], where it is often used to respond to Saxon, a board regular who often post ludicrous predictions while claiming to be a WWE insider. The meme had a brief media exposure during Wrestling/SurvivorSeries 2003, when a fan held up the sign was captured on camera.
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* '''Politics''' (261): The official replacement for '''[=WoT=]'''. Arguably one of the most controversial boards on the website due to the subject matter, and is noted for its [[SeriousBusiness heated arguments]] which often results in [[FlameWar shouting matches]], [[AdHominem name calling]], [[UsefulNotes/MisplacedNationalism nationalist posturing]], and other forms of trolling that inevitably lead to mass moderations and suspensions. Most of the regulars lean center-left on the political spectrum, while the few conservatives are often flamed and [[PoesLaw dismissed as trolls]], and God help you if you admit to supporting UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump. It was shut down by the admins in June 2023, apparently for "vulgar language".
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* '''Politics''' (261): (261, now inaccessible): The official replacement for '''[=WoT=]'''. '''[=WoT=]''', and where all the political discussions went due to the BanOnPolitics on system and game boards. Arguably one of the most controversial boards on the website due to the subject matter, and is was noted for its [[SeriousBusiness heated arguments]] which often results in [[FlameWar shouting matches]], [[AdHominem name calling]], [[UsefulNotes/MisplacedNationalism nationalist posturing]], and other forms of trolling that inevitably lead to mass moderations and suspensions. Most of the regulars lean center-left on the political spectrum, while the few conservatives are were often flamed and [[PoesLaw dismissed as trolls]], and God help you if you admit admitted to supporting UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump. It was shut down by the admins in June 2023, apparently for "vulgar language".
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Members who are bored or wanting to leave with a bang will try to either break every rule as much as possible until they are stopped by the moderators, or break the more serious rules like posting links to porn. Often, both will be attempted simultaneously. People may also openly joke that they are under the age of 13, which results in an instant ban since there is a federal law saying you have to be at least 13 in order to register on the forums. In fact, the whole rule of being underaged is such SeriousBusiness by the moderators that even jokingly saying you're still a fetus will get you banned ''very'' quickly (although this was changed recently). Most members usually pay no mind to someone attempting to account suicide, but there have been a few that posted in such a way that people encouraged the behavior before the user met the banhammer. In these cases, the phrase "suicide is your only option" is commonly used, in reference to a time when account suicide was, in fact, the only way to get your account deactivated (the ability to have an account closed rather than banned has since been restored). When [=LUE=] was at its height, account suicides were very prevalent and came to be known as [=LUEicide=]. When LUE was sealed off, the [=LUEicide=] phenomenon trailed off because getting a LUE-access account banned meant that you could never go back to LUE under any circumstances.
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Members who are bored or wanting to leave with a bang will try to either break every rule as much as possible until they are stopped by the moderators, or break the more serious rules like posting links to porn.porn or promote physical violence. Often, both will be attempted simultaneously. People may also openly joke that they are under the age of 13, which results in an instant ban since there is a federal law saying you have to be at least 13 in order to register on the forums. In fact, the whole rule of being underaged is such SeriousBusiness by the moderators that even jokingly saying you're still a fetus will get you banned ''very'' quickly (although this was changed recently). Most members usually pay no mind to someone attempting to account suicide, but there have been a few that posted in such a way that people encouraged the behavior before the user met the banhammer. In these cases, the phrase "suicide is your only option" is commonly used, in reference to a time when account suicide was, in fact, the only way to get your account deactivated (the ability to have an account closed rather than banned has since been restored). When [=LUE=] was at its height, account suicides were very prevalent and came to be known as [=LUEicide=]. When LUE was sealed off, the [=LUEicide=] phenomenon trailed off because getting a LUE-access account banned meant that you could never go back to LUE under any circumstances.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler. That said, mods are okay with ''marked'' spoilers within the released game for a topic.
Speaking of DigitalPiracyIsEvil, the site has a ''very'' strict stance when it comes to discussing borderline legal/illegal subjects like [=ROMs=] and emulators. While it is obvious that posting links to get content illegally will get you moderated, sometimes, just ''talking'' about them without giving any links may get you moderated just for referencing it, even if the activity in question is perfectly legal. Same thing with any kind of console [=Homebrew=] (even iPhone jailbreaking after jail breaking became explicitly legal in the U.S. falls under this, as violations of the license agreement falls under "illegal activities")[[note]] Much of the rules concerning "Illegal Activities" are due to pressure from the [[ExecutiveMeddling site's sponsors and from CBS Corporation and CNet, who control the site itself.]] Because the site is sponsored by numerous video game companies, those companies have a great deal of say in how the message boards have to be moderated, necessitating the removal of posts concerning merely shady (but not necessarily illegal) activities in addition to the blatantly illegal ones.[[/note]]
Speaking of DigitalPiracyIsEvil, the site has a ''very'' strict stance when it comes to discussing borderline legal/illegal subjects like [=ROMs=] and emulators. While it is obvious that posting links to get content illegally will get you moderated, sometimes, just ''talking'' about them without giving any links may get you moderated just for referencing it, even if the activity in question is perfectly legal. Same thing with any kind of console [=Homebrew=] (even iPhone jailbreaking after jail breaking became explicitly legal in the U.S. falls under this, as violations of the license agreement falls under "illegal activities")[[note]] Much of the rules concerning "Illegal Activities" are due to pressure from the [[ExecutiveMeddling site's sponsors and from CBS Corporation and CNet, who control the site itself.]] Because the site is sponsored by numerous video game companies, those companies have a great deal of say in how the message boards have to be moderated, necessitating the removal of posts concerning merely shady (but not necessarily illegal) activities in addition to the blatantly illegal ones.[[/note]]
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler. That said, mods are okay with ''marked'' spoilers within the released game for a topic.
topic. A spoiler tag mechanic was eventually introduced to help users who want to discuss spoilers.
Speaking of DigitalPiracyIsEvil, the site has a ''very'' strict stance when it comes to discussing borderline legal/illegal subjects like [=ROMs=] and emulators. While it is obvious that posting links to get content illegally will get you moderated, sometimes, just ''talking'' about them without giving any links may get you moderated just for referencing it, even if the activity in question is perfectly legal. Same thing with any kind of console [=Homebrew=] (even iPhone jailbreaking after jail breaking became explicitly legal in the U.S. falls under this, as violations of the license agreement falls under "illegal activities")[[note]] Much of the rules concerning "Illegal Activities" are due to pressure from the [[ExecutiveMeddling site's sponsors and from CBS Corporation and CNet, who control the site itself.]] Because the site is sponsored by numerous video game companies, those companies have a great deal of say in how the message boards have to be moderated, necessitating the removal of posts concerning merely shady (but not necessarily illegal) activities in addition to the blatantly illegal ones.[[/note]]
[[/note]] The rules are somewhat softened after the site was sold to Redventures and later Fandom, so at least user can talk about them as long as they don't provide actual guides or links.
Speaking of DigitalPiracyIsEvil, the site has a ''very'' strict stance when it comes to discussing borderline legal/illegal subjects like [=ROMs=] and emulators. While it is obvious that posting links to get content illegally will get you moderated, sometimes, just ''talking'' about them without giving any links may get you moderated just for referencing it, even if the activity in question is perfectly legal. Same thing with any kind of console [=Homebrew=] (even iPhone jailbreaking after jail breaking became explicitly legal in the U.S. falls under this, as violations of the license agreement falls under "illegal activities")[[note]] Much of the rules concerning "Illegal Activities" are due to pressure from the [[ExecutiveMeddling site's sponsors and from CBS Corporation and CNet, who control the site itself.]] Because the site is sponsored by numerous video game companies, those companies have a great deal of say in how the message boards have to be moderated, necessitating the removal of posts concerning merely shady (but not necessarily illegal) activities in addition to the blatantly illegal ones.
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The moderation system is infamous because its Kafka-esque rules allows the mods to be extremely inconsistent. Some mods are like robots and will mod like the [=TOU=] was the Bible; for example, it's possible to get modded for quoting a flame directed at you because the [=TOU=] says not to repost violations. On the other side of the spectrum, you have mods -- often veteran ones -- that are actually smart and look at the context of posts. A mod on this side will not mod you for quoting a flame directed at you (usually). Because of the inconsistencies, there are many users who are confused and/or annoyed that they got modded for something and everyone else isn't for the same thing no matter how many posts they mark. The moderation system is also infamous for dealing strictly with minor infractions, but being extremely tolerant of {{troll}}s (perhaps because of [[PoesLaw the difficulty in distinguishing between trolls pretending to be idiots and people who really are that stupid]]).
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The moderation system is infamous because its Kafka-esque rules allows the mods to be extremely inconsistent. Some mods are like robots and will mod like the [=TOU=] [=ToU=] was the Bible; for example, it's possible to get modded for quoting a flame directed at you because the [=TOU=] [=ToU=] says not to repost violations. On the other side of the spectrum, you have mods -- often veteran ones -- that are actually smart and look at the context of posts. A mod on this side will not mod you for quoting a flame directed at you (usually). Because of the inconsistencies, there are many users who are confused and/or annoyed that they got modded for something and everyone else isn't for the same thing no matter how many posts they mark. The moderation system is also infamous for dealing strictly with minor infractions, but being extremely tolerant of {{troll}}s (perhaps because of [[PoesLaw the difficulty in distinguishing between trolls pretending to be idiots and people who really are that stupid]]).
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** '''G:Other''' (825): A private board that its owner won in a contest. Its name comes from a [=PotD=] meme that led to the current lack of topicality. Unlike the rest of the private boards, it has mostly open invitations, requiring only the nomination by a current user.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Nicknamed "Board 8" by its users because of its past tendency to change official names, although the current name has stuck since 2006. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Nicknamed "Board 8" by its users because of its past tendency to change official names, although the current name has stuck since 2006. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
* '''Nine''' (9): A board created as part of an [[AprilFoolsDay April fools prank]]. Common topics include the number nine, posting the lyrics to the song PlaygroundSong/NinetyNineBottlesOfBeer, posting your karma and posting whatever you happen to have in your clipboard.
* '''Poll of the Day''' or [=PotD=] (3): One of the older boards. It used to have strict topicality, being about the current poll, or for users to post their own polls, but no longer has it, and is rarely used for poll talk beyond early in the morning; in fact, most regulars proclaim the first rule is not to talk about the poll.
* '''Poll of the Day''' or [=PotD=] (3): One of the older boards. It used to have strict topicality, being about the current poll, or for users to post their own polls, but no longer has it, and is rarely used for poll talk beyond early in the morning; in fact, most regulars proclaim the first rule is not to talk about the poll.
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* '''Poll of the Day''' or [=PotD=] (3): One of the older boards. It used to have strict topicality, being about the current poll, or for users to post their own polls, but no longer has it, and is rarely used for poll talk beyond early in the morning; in fact, most regulars proclaim the first rule is not to talk about the poll.
** '''G:Other''' (825): A private board that its owner won in a contest. Its name comes from a [=PotD=] meme that led to the current lack of topicality. Unlike the rest of the private boards, it has mostly open invitations, requiring only the nomination by a current user.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Nicknamed "Board 8" by its users because of its past tendency to change official names, although the current name has stuck since 2006. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
* '''Nine''' (9): A board created as part of an [[AprilFoolsDay April fools prank]]. Common topics include the number nine, posting the lyrics to the song PlaygroundSong/NinetyNineBottlesOfBeer, posting your karma and posting whatever you happen to have in your clipboard.
** '''G:Other''' (825): A private board that its owner won in a contest. Its name comes from a [=PotD=] meme that led to the current lack of topicality. Unlike the rest of the private boards, it has mostly open invitations, requiring only the nomination by a current user.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Nicknamed "Board 8" by its users because of its past tendency to change official names, although the current name has stuck since 2006. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
* '''Nine''' (9): A board created as part of an [[AprilFoolsDay April fools prank]]. Common topics include the number nine, posting the lyrics to the song PlaygroundSong/NinetyNineBottlesOfBeer, posting your karma and posting whatever you happen to have in your clipboard.
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** '''G:Other''' (825): A private board that its owner won in a contest. Its name comes from a [=PotD=] meme that led to the current lack of topicality. Unlike the rest of the private boards, it has mostly open invitations, requiring only the nomination by a current user.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Nicknamed "Board 8" by its users because of its past tendency to change official names, although the current name has stuck since 2006. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
* '''Nine''' (9): A board created as part of an [[AprilFoolsDay April fools prank]]. Common topics include the number nine, posting the lyrics to the song PlaygroundSong/NinetyNineBottlesOfBeer, posting your karma and posting whatever you happen to have in your clipboard.
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* '''Paranormal/Conspiracy''' (214): as the name says, the board is for discussing conspiracy theories and the paranormal, but has a known tilt towards the latter, and is more often filled with creepypasta and outlandish conspiracy theories. Less decay than [=WoT=], but still enough for [=SBAllen=] to create a private board for more serious discussion in 2010. Typically whenever somebody posts a questionable story on [=WoT=] or Politics, they will be told "go back to P/C" or "go back to 214".
* '''{{Role|PlayingGame}}playing and {{Fan|Fic}}fiction''' (200115): The board for roleplaying of all sorts on [=GameFAQs=]. It is known for the high quality of writing often found there and for abrasive community. Notably, one of the [=RPs=] was almost published as a comic. It is also the only social board on the site where it is possible to mark someone for being off topic.
* '''{{Role|PlayingGame}}playing and {{Fan|Fic}}fiction''' (200115): The board for roleplaying of all sorts on [=GameFAQs=]. It is known for the high quality of writing often found there and for abrasive community. Notably, one of the [=RPs=] was almost published as a comic. It is also the only social board on the site where it is possible to mark someone for being off topic.
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* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' get you mocked or flamed if you post about them, particularly Music/{{Hopsin}}, Music/{{Logic}}, Music/PostMalone, and MGK). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
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* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' get you mocked or flamed if you post about them, particularly Music/{{Hopsin}}, Music/{{Logic}}, Music/PostMalone, and MGK).Music/MachineGunKelly). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
* '''Paranormal/Conspiracy''' (214): as the name says, the board is for discussing conspiracy theories and the paranormal, but has a known tilt towards the latter, and is more often filled with creepypasta and outlandish conspiracy theories. Less decay than [=WoT=], but still enough for [=SBAllen=] to create a private board for more serious discussion in 2010. Typically whenever somebody posts a questionable story on [=WoT=] or Politics, they will be told "go back to P/C" or "go back to 214".
* '''Politics''' (261): The official replacement for '''[=WoT=]'''. Arguably one of the most controversial boards on the website due to the subject matter, and is noted for its [[SeriousBusiness heated arguments]] which often results in [[FlameWar shouting matches]], [[AdHominem name calling]], [[UsefulNotes/MisplacedNationalism nationalist posturing]], and other forms of trolling that inevitably lead to mass moderations and suspensions. Most of the regulars lean center-left on the political spectrum, while the few conservatives are often flamed and [[PoesLaw dismissed as trolls]], and God help you if you admit to supporting UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump. It was shut down by the admins in June 2023, apparently for "vulgar language".
* '''{{Role|PlayingGame}}playing and {{Fan|Fic}}fiction''' (200115): The board for roleplaying of all sorts on [=GameFAQs=]. It is known for the high quality of writing often found there and for abrasive community. Notably, one of the [=RPs=] was almost published as a comic. It is also the only social board on the site where it is possible to mark someone for being off topic.
* '''Paranormal/Conspiracy''' (214): as the name says, the board is for discussing conspiracy theories and the paranormal, but has a known tilt towards the latter, and is more often filled with creepypasta and outlandish conspiracy theories. Less decay than [=WoT=], but still enough for [=SBAllen=] to create a private board for more serious discussion in 2010. Typically whenever somebody posts a questionable story on [=WoT=] or Politics, they will be told "go back to P/C" or "go back to 214".
* '''Politics''' (261): The official replacement for '''[=WoT=]'''. Arguably one of the most controversial boards on the website due to the subject matter, and is noted for its [[SeriousBusiness heated arguments]] which often results in [[FlameWar shouting matches]], [[AdHominem name calling]], [[UsefulNotes/MisplacedNationalism nationalist posturing]], and other forms of trolling that inevitably lead to mass moderations and suspensions. Most of the regulars lean center-left on the political spectrum, while the few conservatives are often flamed and [[PoesLaw dismissed as trolls]], and God help you if you admit to supporting UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump. It was shut down by the admins in June 2023, apparently for "vulgar language".
* '''{{Role|PlayingGame}}playing and {{Fan|Fic}}fiction''' (200115): The board for roleplaying of all sorts on [=GameFAQs=]. It is known for the high quality of writing often found there and for abrasive community. Notably, one of the [=RPs=] was almost published as a comic. It is also the only social board on the site where it is possible to mark someone for being off topic.
* '''Blood Money''' (565885): Taken over as the "official" board for UsefulNotes/MozillaFirefox and [[Website/{{Google}} Google Chrome]] add-ons to add various functions to the [=GameFAQs=] message boards, including the ability to reverse the changes in site appearance over the years.
* '''Football''' (584743): A board for the Atari 2600 version of [[UsefulNotes/AmericanFootball Football]], it is ironically used to discuss [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball the Beautiful Game]] and is many times more active than the actual board devoted to soccer and one of the largest sportstalk message boards on the Internet.
* '''Hellhole''' (573081): In some ways, the successor of Snack Attack, Hellhole is a board where moderators, hackers, and trolls alike come together. Officially, the unofficial purpose of it is to get a second opinion on a moderation, but it is also home to all sorts of e-drama. Some moderators are on the record as saying that Hellhole's name couldn't possibly be more appropriate.
* '''Football''' (584743): A board for the Atari 2600 version of [[UsefulNotes/AmericanFootball Football]], it is ironically used to discuss [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball the Beautiful Game]] and is many times more active than the actual board devoted to soccer and one of the largest sportstalk message boards on the Internet.
* '''Hellhole''' (573081): In some ways, the successor of Snack Attack, Hellhole is a board where moderators, hackers, and trolls alike come together. Officially, the unofficial purpose of it is to get a second opinion on a moderation, but it is also home to all sorts of e-drama. Some moderators are on the record as saying that Hellhole's name couldn't possibly be more appropriate.
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* '''Hellhole''' (573081): In some ways, the successor of Snack Attack, Hellhole is a board where moderators, hackers, and trolls alike come together. Officially, the unofficial purpose of it is to get a second opinion on a moderation, but it is also home to all sorts of e-drama. Some moderators are on the record as saying that Hellhole's name couldn't possibly be more appropriate.
* '''Football''' (584743): A board for the Atari 2600 version of [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball the Beautiful Game]], it is many times more active than the actual board devoted to Soccer and one of the largest sportstalk message boards on the Internet.
* '''Blood Money''' (565885): Taken over as the "official" board for UsefulNotes/MozillaFirefox and [[Website/{{Google}} Google Chrome]] add-ons to add various functions to the [=GameFAQs=] message boards, including the ability to reverse the changes in site appearance over the years.
* '''Football''' (584743): A board for the Atari 2600 version of [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball the Beautiful Game]], it is many times more active than the actual board devoted to Soccer and one of the largest sportstalk message boards on the Internet.
* '''Blood Money''' (565885): Taken over as the "official" board for UsefulNotes/MozillaFirefox and [[Website/{{Google}} Google Chrome]] add-ons to add various functions to the [=GameFAQs=] message boards, including the ability to reverse the changes in site appearance over the years.
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* '''Football''' (584743): A board for the Atari 2600 version of [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball the Beautiful Game]], it is many times more active than the actual board devoted to Soccer and one of the largest sportstalk message boards on the Internet.
* '''Blood Money''' (565885): Taken over as the "official" board for UsefulNotes/MozillaFirefox and [[Website/{{Google}} Google Chrome]] add-ons to add various functions to the [=GameFAQs=] message boards, including the ability to reverse the changes in site appearance over the years.
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* The '''United Kingdom''' Board (313): The largest of the regional boards, in fact larger than all the other regional boards put together.
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* The '''United Kingdom''' Board (313): The largest of the regional boards, in fact larger than all the other regional boards put together.
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Has [[TheWikiRule its own archived Fan Wiki]] [[https://web.archive.org/web/20131222090126/http://wikifaqs.net:80/index.php?title=Main_Page here]] (some boards have Wikis as well!).
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For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior, and it's been observed that the average user in 2022 was born ''before'' the average user in 2007.[[note]]Though site admin [=SBAllen=] said visitors don't often go to the main page: users go straight for the boards they are regulars on, and people searching on Google get to the wanted game's page, if not the FAQ outright.[[/note]] Some reasons are easy to find: an increase of gamers who only play mobile or online, games becoming less obtuse and demanding and more straight-forward and forgiving; and gamers seeking info on Website/YouTube, Website/{{Reddit}} or [[TheWikiRule dedicated wikis]]. Even websites like [=IGN=] and Polygon, who normally do games news, previews and reviews, have dedicated guides sections and teams, with early access for guides becoming part of the launch cycle for big games alongside reviews.
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For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior, and it's been observed that the average user in 2022 was born ''before'' the average user in 2007.[[note]]Though site admin [=SBAllen=] said visitors don't often go to the main page: users go straight for the boards they are regulars on, and people searching on Google get to the wanted game's page, if not the FAQ outright.[[/note]] Some reasons are easy to find: an increase of gamers who only play mobile or online, games becoming less obtuse and demanding and more straight-forward and forgiving; and gamers seeking info on Website/YouTube, Website/{{Reddit}} or [[TheWikiRule dedicated wikis]].wikis. Even websites like [=IGN=] and Polygon, who normally do games news, previews and reviews, have dedicated guides sections and teams, with early access for guides becoming part of the launch cycle for big games alongside reviews.
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* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' [[AcceptableTargets get you mocked or flamed if you post about them]], particularly Music/{{Hopsin}}, Music/{{Logic}}, Music/PostMalone, and MGK). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
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* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' [[AcceptableTargets get you mocked or flamed if you post about them]], them, particularly Music/{{Hopsin}}, Music/{{Logic}}, Music/PostMalone, and MGK). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler. That said, mods are okay with ''marked'' spoilers related to the released game for a topic.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler. That said, mods are okay with ''marked'' spoilers related to within the released game for a topic.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. While the mods are okay with marked spoilers related to the released game for the topic, SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. While the mods are okay with marked spoilers related to the released game for the topic, SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
spoiler. That said, mods are okay with ''marked'' spoilers related to the released game for a topic.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. While the mods are okay with marked spoilers related to the game for the topic, SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. While the mods are okay with marked spoilers related to the released game for the topic, SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. While the mods are okay with marked spoilers related to the game for the topic, SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that haven't hit their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
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This site is home to pretty much every type of online persona known to man, and many other fan-based tropes such as FanDumb, and UnpleasableFanbase. In addition to this, they also [[TropeNamers named]] the tropes HotSkittyOnWailordAction (after a meme on the ''VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire'' board), and EightPointEight (a reaction to a [=GameSpot=] review of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'').
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This site is home to pretty much every type of online persona known to man, and many other fan-based tropes such as FanDumb, and UnpleasableFanbase. In addition to this, they also [[TropeNamers named]] the tropes HotSkittyOnWailordAction (after a meme on the ''VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire'' board), and EightPointEight (a reaction to a [=GameSpot=] review of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'').
board).
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** In the past few years, LUE has calmed down a lot due to being closed off. Now, most of the users are in college or have jobs. There are several lawyers and teachers, and LUE is not the mass of chaos it once was. Many moderators are frequent social posters on LUE, as well as many moderators were chosen from LUE specifically. LUE is now one of the most tamest and mature boards on [=GameFAQs=].
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** In the past few years, LUE has calmed down a lot is not the mass of chaos it once was due to being closed off. Now, Its user base having aged and matured, most of the users are in college or have jobs. There jobs and there are several lawyers and teachers, and LUE is not the mass of chaos it once was. teachers. Many moderators are frequent social posters on LUE, as well as and many moderators were chosen from LUE specifically. LUE is now one of the most tamest and mature boards on [=GameFAQs=].
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* '''Anime & Manga - Other Titles''' (2000121): Originally created for those miscellaneous anime that don't fit into any of the other categories (Currently Airing[[note]]Meaning currently airing on American television.[[/note]], Franchise/{{Gundam}}, Super Robots, etc), it has become by far the most active anime discussion board (being the go-to board for basically any anime and manga that aren't currently airing on North American TV), known affectionately by its members as "OT-kun". Discussion ranges over all topics of {{Otaku}} culture, and even has [[http://othertitles.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page its own wiki]], which primarily houses contest results and archived "epic topics".
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* '''Anime & Manga - Other Titles''' (2000121): Originally created for those miscellaneous anime that don't fit into any of the other categories (Currently Airing[[note]]Meaning (Broadcast and Cable TV[[note]]Meaning currently airing on American television.[[/note]], Franchise/{{Gundam}}, Super Robots, Creator/{{Toonami}}, ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'', {{Super Robot|Genre}}s, etc), it has become by far the most active anime discussion board (being the go-to board for basically any anime and manga that aren't currently airing on North American TV), known affectionately by its members as "OT-kun". Discussion ranges over all topics of {{Otaku}} culture, and even has [[http://othertitles.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page its own wiki]], which primarily houses contest results and archived "epic topics".
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* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' get you mocked or flamed if you post about them, particularly [[AcceptableTargets Hopsin, Logic, Post Malone, and MGK]]). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
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* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' [[AcceptableTargets get you mocked or flamed if you post about them, them]], particularly [[AcceptableTargets Hopsin, Logic, Post Malone, Music/{{Hopsin}}, Music/{{Logic}}, Music/PostMalone, and MGK]]).MGK). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
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* '''Football''' (584743): A board for the Atari 2600 version of ''[[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball The Beautiful Game]]'', it is many times more active than the actual board devoted to Soccer and one of the largest sportstalk messageboards on the Internet.
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* '''Football''' (584743): A board for the Atari 2600 version of ''[[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball The [[UsefulNotes/AssociationFootball the Beautiful Game]]'', Game]], it is many times more active than the actual board devoted to Soccer and one of the largest sportstalk messageboards message boards on the Internet.
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* '''funny''' (814): A board which admins randomly allow and block users from. The purpose being to keep the community on the board in flux to [[SeriousBusiness prevent it from going the same way as LUE]]. Later went through some drama, got a name change, and became a generic social board.
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* '''funny''' (814): A board which admins randomly allow and block users from. The from, the purpose being to keep the community on the board in flux to [[SeriousBusiness prevent it from going the same way as LUE]]. Later went through some drama, got a name change, and became a generic social board.
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For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior.[[note]]Though site admin [=SBAllen=] said visitors don't often go to the main page: users go straight for the boards they are regulars on, and people searching on Google get to the wanted game's page, if not the FAQ outright[[/note]] Some reasons are easy to find: an increase of gamers who only play mobile or online, games becoming less obtuse and demanding and more straight-forward and forgiving; and gamers seeking info on Website/YouTube, Website/{{Reddit}} or [[TheWikiRule dedicated wikis]]. Even websites like [=IGN=] and Polygon, who normally do games news, previews and reviews, have dedicated guides sections and teams, with early access for guides becoming part of the launch cycle for big games alongside reviews.
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For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior.prior, and it's been observed that the average user in 2022 was born ''before'' the average user in 2007.[[note]]Though site admin [=SBAllen=] said visitors don't often go to the main page: users go straight for the boards they are regulars on, and people searching on Google get to the wanted game's page, if not the FAQ outright[[/note]] outright.[[/note]] Some reasons are easy to find: an increase of gamers who only play mobile or online, games becoming less obtuse and demanding and more straight-forward and forgiving; and gamers seeking info on Website/YouTube, Website/{{Reddit}} or [[TheWikiRule dedicated wikis]]. Even websites like [=IGN=] and Polygon, who normally do games news, previews and reviews, have dedicated guides sections and teams, with early access for guides becoming part of the launch cycle for big games alongside reviews.
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** '''G:Other''' (825): A private board that its owner won in a contest. Its name comes from a [=PotD=] meme that lead to the current lack of topicality. Unlike the rest of the private boards, it has mostly open invitations, requiring only the nomination by a current user.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
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** '''G:Other''' (825): A private board that its owner won in a contest. Its name comes from a [=PotD=] meme that lead led to the current lack of topicality. Unlike the rest of the private boards, it has mostly open invitations, requiring only the nomination by a current user.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Nicknamed "Board 8" by its users because of its past tendency to change official names, although the current name has stuck since 2006. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
* '''[=GameFAQs=] Contests''' (8): A social board which was supposed to be [=PotD=] for contest season. Nicknamed "Board 8" by its users because of its past tendency to change official names, although the current name has stuck since 2006. Has a historic animosity against [=PotD=] because the level of traffic on each board depended on whether a contest was running.
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A prevalant problem on the boards are fad topics. Sometimes, someone may see a certain topic and try to recreate it in a new topic with a spin on it. This in turn can cause people to copycat and do the same thing, producing a huge chain list of similar topics filled with nonsense. The ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' board at one point had a fad topic outbreak so bad that the moderators for just that board imposed a 10 point karma loss and a warning on the user's account if they posted a fad topic in the board.
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A prevalant prevalent problem on the boards are fad topics. Sometimes, someone may see a certain topic and try to recreate it in a new topic with a spin on it. This in turn can cause people to copycat and do the same thing, producing a huge chain list of similar topics filled with nonsense. The ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' board at one point had a fad topic outbreak so bad that the moderators for just that board imposed a 10 point karma loss and a warning on the user's account if they posted a fad topic in the board.
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Has [[TheWikiRule its own Fan Wiki]] [[https://web.archive.org/web/20131222090126/http://wikifaqs.net:80/index.php?title=Main_Page here]] (some boards have Wikis as well!).
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Has [[TheWikiRule its own archived Fan Wiki]] [[https://web.archive.org/web/20131222090126/http://wikifaqs.net:80/index.php?title=Main_Page here]] (some boards have Wikis as well!).
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game that hasn't hit its release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
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The site is known for having incredibly harsh rules concerning {{Spoiler}}s. SpoilAtYourOwnRisk is heavily enforced for pretty much any game especially those that hasn't haven't hit its their release date yet (mostly due to the site's [[DigitalPiracyIsEvil strong anti-piracy stance]]). Administrivia/SpoilersOff is ''completely'' averted, and there is no statute of limitations for spoilers on [=GameFAQs=] and people have been punished for posting the endings of Shakespeare plays. Exceptions include historical events, or any plot revelations which have been used by their publishers in advertisement: for example, the fact that [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] [[LukeIAmYourFather is Luke Skywalker's father]] is not considered a spoiler.
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Thankfully, all that's changed now. Websites have sprung up where dedicated gamers can get together and pore over every screen for the smallest clues, fight every fight a thousand times, try any [[InformingTheFourthWall combination of items]], discover as much MinMaxing methods as possible, and share the resulting knowledge with the world at large. The website in particular is ''the'' definitive destination for any game help. If [=GameFAQs=] doesn't have anything on a game, ''the game doesn't exist''.
For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior.[[note]]Though site admin SBAllen said visitors not that often go to the main page: users go straight for the boards they are regulars, and people searching on Google get to the wanted game's page, if not the FAQ outright[[/note]] Some reasons are easy to find: an increase of gamers who only play mobile, online or downright easy titles; an overall decrease in difficulty regarding console/PC games; and gamers seeking info on Website/YouTube, Website/{{Reddit}} or [[TheWikiRule dedicated wikis]].
For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior.[[note]]Though site admin SBAllen said visitors not that often go to the main page: users go straight for the boards they are regulars, and people searching on Google get to the wanted game's page, if not the FAQ outright[[/note]] Some reasons are easy to find: an increase of gamers who only play mobile, online or downright easy titles; an overall decrease in difficulty regarding console/PC games; and gamers seeking info on Website/YouTube, Website/{{Reddit}} or [[TheWikiRule dedicated wikis]].
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Thankfully, all that's changed now. Websites have sprung up where dedicated gamers can get together and pore over every screen for the smallest clues, fight every fight a thousand times, try any [[InformingTheFourthWall combination of items]], discover as much MinMaxing methods as possible, and share the resulting knowledge with the world at large. The website in particular is ''the'' definitive destination for any game help. If [=GameFAQs=] doesn't have anything on a game, ''the ''[[Film/AttackOfTheClones the game doesn't exist''.
exist]]''.
For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior.[[note]]Though site adminSBAllen [=SBAllen=] said visitors not that don't often go to the main page: users go straight for the boards they are regulars, regulars on, and people searching on Google get to the wanted game's page, if not the FAQ outright[[/note]] Some reasons are easy to find: an increase of gamers who only play mobile, online mobile or downright easy titles; an overall decrease in difficulty regarding console/PC games; online, games becoming less obtuse and demanding and more straight-forward and forgiving; and gamers seeking info on Website/YouTube, Website/{{Reddit}} or [[TheWikiRule dedicated wikis]].
wikis]]. Even websites like [=IGN=] and Polygon, who normally do games news, previews and reviews, have dedicated guides sections and teams, with early access for guides becoming part of the launch cycle for big games alongside reviews.
For all its importance, [[HowTheMightyHaveFallen GameFAQs might not have the same popularity of yesteryear]]. The daily Main Page poll hardly gets 10,000 votes in 2018, a tenth of what they got a decade prior.[[note]]Though site admin
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A prevalant problem on the boards are [[MeToo fad topics]]. Sometimes, someone may see a certain topic and try to recreate it in a new topic with a spin on it. This in turn can cause people to copycat and do the same thing, producing a huge chain list of similar topics filled with nonsense. The ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' board at one point had a fad topic outbreak so bad that the moderators for just that board imposed a 10 point karma loss and a warning on the user's account if they posted a fad topic in the board.
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A prevalant problem on the boards are [[MeToo fad topics]].topics. Sometimes, someone may see a certain topic and try to recreate it in a new topic with a spin on it. This in turn can cause people to copycat and do the same thing, producing a huge chain list of similar topics filled with nonsense. The ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' board at one point had a fad topic outbreak so bad that the moderators for just that board imposed a 10 point karma loss and a warning on the user's account if they posted a fad topic in the board.
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Whatever else you happen to happen?
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* '''Nine''' (9): A board created as part of an [[AprilFoolsDay April fools prank]]. Common topics include the number nine, posting the lyrics to the song PlaygroundSong/NinetyNineBottlesOfBeer, posting your karma and posting whatever you happen to happen in your clipboard.
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* '''Nine''' (9): A board created as part of an [[AprilFoolsDay April fools prank]]. Common topics include the number nine, posting the lyrics to the song PlaygroundSong/NinetyNineBottlesOfBeer, posting your karma and posting whatever you happen to happen have in your clipboard.
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* '''Nine''' (9): A board created as part of an [[AprilFoolsDay April fools prank]]. Common topics include the number nine, posting the lyrics to the song PlaygroundSong/NinetyNineBottlesOfBeer, posting your karma and posting whatever you happen to happen in your clipboard.
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* '''Music: Metal''' (235): Started as a discussion board for both metal and punk until punk got its own board; after the split, 235 (as it is commonly referred to by its userbase) gradually became one of the most active and well-known music boards on the site. It has, however, gained a reputation for being highly choosy taste-wise and for reacting very poorly to people who post about reviled bands and then argue with the regulars, which has resulted in a flood of trolls from Current Events trying to see how far they can push things on the board. Also known for Now Playing (NP) topics, which serve as social topics for discussions about whatever comes to mind; as of late, however, there has been a crackdown on these by mods, which, needless to say, is something that the board does not look kindly upon.
* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' get you mocked or flamed if you post about them). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' get you mocked or flamed if you post about them). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
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* '''Music: Metal''' (235): Started as a discussion board for both metal and punk until punk got its own board; after the split, 235 (as it is commonly referred to by its userbase) gradually became one of the most active and well-known music boards on the site. It has, however, gained a reputation for being highly choosy taste-wise and for reacting very poorly to people who post about reviled bands and then argue with the regulars, which has resulted in a flood of trolls from Current Events trying to see how far they can push things on the board. Also known for Now Playing (NP) topics, which serve as social topics for discussions about whatever comes Many of the older regulars who were particularly prone to mind; as of late, gatekeeping have long since departed, however, there which has been a crackdown on these by mods, which, needless led to say, is something that the board does not look kindly upon.
a generally more sedate and relaxed environment.
* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' get you mocked or flamed if you post aboutthem).them, particularly [[AcceptableTargets Hopsin, Logic, Post Malone, and MGK]]). While not as common as it used to be, users posting their own raps, beats, and mixtapes for others to view and critique is still a thing.
* '''Music: Rap and Hip-Hop''' (231): Probably the largest and most consistently active music board on the site aside from Music: Rock. Generally known for having a wide array of tastes and a wide variety of users who (mostly) coexist amicably (though there are certain artists who ''will'' get you mocked or flamed if you post about
