So, I understand that b4nny has been endorsing faceit a ton and trying to get as many people as possible to use the service and get into 6's pugs and rank up to potentially infuse some new blood into the competitive seen, but how is he preventing all the people in this thread from using other pug services/ how is he responsible for all of your pug experiences?

This thread is interesting but it seems like a lot of whining. Nobody has ownership of TF2 or your experience with it, you want something different? good, make what you want. that's all TF2 has ever really been, and it's called a "community" for a reason
This may have been said pages ago, I couldn't read all that sh^t

my boss sometimes reminds me that 'everyone is replaceable' so maybe just quit and let your team sink or swim rather than ruining your summer

yup, being nice or a little socially awkward is an invitation for abuse these days.... sucks

not that many news posts here, so post away

sausage, fish, bell peppers, onion, garlic and whatever seasoning u prefer in a stir-fry fashion

yeah don't just "uninstall" from Steam library, go into windows explorer and delete all files in tf folder.
then obviously reinstall and install new hud (if desired) the simple way, check online cuz I used to do it differently than I found this last install.
I had major issues too and this worked for me, just eradicate completely and start from scratch.\
edit: also, check your boot options (delete if u have any you're unsure of) and nice computer.

O_O that upload speed

if only there was interest in playing on Hawaiian servers....

http://www.speedtest.net/result/7330215668.png

my next best option is LA:

http://www.speedtest.net/result/7330221725.png

dingo

27" monitor, good headset, tall glass of water, fat bong rip, and THIS video.

Key word in your phrasing is "addiction", once you understand what that means then you can begin to take small steps to break the cycle.
http://dirkhanson.org/neuroaddiction.html (not that you're a drug addict, but the physiology and chemistry apply)

For me, I've found some success replacing video games with exercise at certain hours of the day. Sounds cheesy but exercise causes a chemical release in your body that calms you down and improves your mood. It doesn't have to be intense... but intense feels good. It also helps your body and mind shut down for more effective sleep. When I've been playing way too many video games I typically don't sleep much which makes it much more difficult to feel like doing other things.
If you're an introverted type of person then you may benefit from this strategy, otherwise the key will be to find a close friend or relative in your life that you enjoy and try doing stuff with them on some sort of schedule.
The tough part is that if you really become addicted then making changes is something you have to force yourself into, and even if those changes feel good it will still be hard to maintain.
Good Luck! Apparently this is a common problem so try to dismiss any guilt or worries about approval of others. South Korea has already been addressing it as a major generational health concern so you may find more ideas from what they're doing.

Well played by both teams, very good match

D: I hope that doesn't happen.

Where's garbuglio gonna end up? going to Hibbleton or one of the current top 4 teams?

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