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Game Forum / Action Games / Half Life / August 2004HL2 Gold Bogus?
That same account on HL2 Fallout was used to pre-announce the Counter Strike: Source beta and the HL2 preload, and it was correct both times. Nobody thought it was hacked after those announcements. Interesting that after the HL2 gold announcement everyone suddenly thinks the account has been hacked and the announcement bogus... In comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Enormous Genitals <big@dick.com> wrote: > That same account on HL2 Fallout was used to pre-announce the Counter > Strike: Source beta and the HL2 preload, and it was correct both times. > Nobody thought it was hacked after those announcements. > > Interesting that after the HL2 gold announcement everyone suddenly thinks > the account has been hacked and the announcement bogus... no one 'suddenly' thought the account was hacked. hl2fallout staff are reporting that they have reason to believe it wasn't gabe, and they're in the best position to know since they have access to the connection logs. > In comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Enormous Genitals <big@dick.com> wrote: > > That same account on HL2 Fallout was used to pre-announce the Counter [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > in the best position to know since they have access to the connection > logs. http://www.csnation.net/ After a close scrutiny of Gabe Newell's account history on the forums, we've come to the conclusion that the gold post is a fake. While we can't be 100% certain at this stage, all indicators point towards someone hacking the forum account. That said, all Gabe's previous posts on these forums are quite legitimate. We apologize for the confusion and will be investigating further. Theoretically, an IPB forum account should be very difficult to hack. Well, that was the theory at least. We'll keep you updated. > http://www.csnation.net/ > After a close scrutiny of Gabe Newell's account history on the forums, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Theoretically, an IPB forum account should be very difficult to hack. Well, > that was the theory at least. We'll keep you updated. Gabe's password, 1234. > Gabe's password, 1234. LOL Are you sure it isn't 'admin' ? >> Gabe's password, 1234. > >LOL Are you sure it isn't 'admin' ? Nah, his real password is "password".... >> Gabe's password, 1234. > >LOL Are you sure it isn't 'admin' ? no it was GABEN .. sigh. Just as bad as 1234. Pluvious >> Gabe's password, 1234. > >LOL Are you sure it isn't 'admin' ? No, actually it's "BigMac" John Lewis Kent_Diego proclaimed... > Gabe's password, 1234. If funny were in the north pole you'd be somewhere in the south pole, presently.  Signature"You're as much use as a cock-flavored lollypop." > Kent_Diego proclaimed... > >> Gabe's password, 1234. > > If funny were in the north pole you'd be somewhere in the south pole, > presently. Actually it was quite funny. Especially as his password was apparently 'gaben' (assuming that reports are true) which is probably even less secure than 1234. Like many things in life, we laugh because it's funny, and we laugh because it's true SignatureMorgan. (wondering if anyone will recognise the above quote) ---- * The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind. :- Humphrey Bogart Mail: Morgan.Sales@ntlworld.com Webpage: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/msales Morgan Sales proclaimed... > Actually it was quite funny. Especially as his password was apparently > 'gaben' (assuming that reports are true) which is probably even less secure > than 1234. > > Like many things in life, we laugh because it's funny, and we laugh because > it's true Well as Frode pointed out, it's got nothing to do with password. It was lack of security on the site so by my defenition the humour is lost immediatly. I don't mind. Agree to disagree. Signature"You're as much use as a cock-flavored lollypop." > Morgan Sales proclaimed... > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > was lack of security on the site so by my defenition the humour is > lost immediately. Er, the lack of security on the site was that Newell's password was easy to guess. (at least that's what I've been reading) Passwords are a form or security. If you're referring to Frode's post quoting: "Theoretically, an IPB forum account should be very difficult to hack. Well, that was the theory at least. We'll keep you updated." Of course theoretically, experienced computer users should have the brains to pick a password that won't be guessed easily. > I don't mind. Agree to disagree. I'm finding this whole situation hilarious. I may just be twisted of course. :-) SignatureMorgan. ---- * Oh she's fine; just like I promised. She's getting set to marry Commodore Norrington; just like she promised. And you're going to die for her; just like you promised. So we're all men of our word really... except for Elizabeth, who is in fact, a woman. Mail: Morgan.Sales@ntlworld.com Webpage: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/msales >Kent_Diego proclaimed... > >> Gabe's password, 1234. > >If funny were in the north pole you'd be somewhere in the south pole, >presently. Yea, that "cock flavored lollipop" line in your sig is a real knee-slapper, too. Tim O proclaimed... > Yea, that "cock flavored lollipop" line in your sig is a real > knee-slapper, too. LOL. Each to their own I suppose. Signature"You're as much use as a cock-flavored lollypop." > > http://www.csnation.net/ > > After a close scrutiny of Gabe Newell's account history on the forums, [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Gabe's password, 1234. Good call. You were pretty close. > "Kent_Diego" wrote >> >> Gabe's password, 1234. > > Good call. You were pretty close. Close? > > "Kent_Diego" wrote > >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Close? In simplicity. 1234. gaben. > After a close scrutiny of Gabe Newell's account history on the > forums, we've come to the conclusion that the gold post is a fake. > While we can't be 100% certain at this stage, all indicators point > towards someone hacking the forum account. That said, all Gabe's > previous posts on these forums are quite legitimate. Now this makes all the sycophantic fanboy replies about ten times funnier. SignatureMorgan. ---- * "You are without a doubt the worst pirate I've ever heard of." "Ah, but you HAVE heard of me." Mail: Morgan.Sales@ntlworld.com Webpage: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/msales >> After a close scrutiny of Gabe Newell's account history on the >>forums, we've come to the conclusion that the gold post is a fake. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Now this makes all the sycophantic fanboy replies about ten times funnier. Hey now! You better be glad most (all?) sycophantic fanboys don't know what that means, or you'd be in serious trouble. Remember, Half-Life 2 is almost here (supposedly/hopefully), and the muppet squad will be in here shortly thereafter, so you best be studying your dictionary for even more long words, lest they catch you in a deadly game of "are not - am too". You have been warned... Killah Gorillah proclaimed... > Hey now! You better be glad most (all?) sycophantic fanboys don't know > what that means, or you'd be in serious trouble. Remember, Half-Life 2 > is almost here (supposedly/hopefully), and the muppet squad will be in > here shortly thereafter, so you best be studying your dictionary for > even more long words, lest they catch you in a deadly game of "are not - > am too". You have been warned... I belive it's already arrived :) There are some decent new arrivals too though... Signature"You're as much use as a cock-flavored lollypop." >> Now this makes all the sycophantic fanboy replies about ten times >> funnier. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > even more long words, lest they catch you in a deadly game of "are > not - am too". You have been warned... LOL, probably good advice. How much is the full Oxford dictionary on DVD? SignatureMorgan. ---- * When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. Sooooo, let's all get drunk, and go to heaven... :- Brian O'Rourke Mail: Morgan.Sales@ntlworld.com Webpage: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/msales I received mail from EBGames where I have HL2 preordered. "Thanks for pre-ordering from EBgames.com! As an added benefit to ordering from us, well keep you informed of ship date changes. We are writing to let you know that we have changed the projected ship date for Half-Life 2 to November, 1st 2004. The publisher did not provide us with a specific date so this is our best estimate only and should not be considered firm. We will update this date again as we receive new information." >> In comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Enormous Genitals <big@dick.com> wrote: >> > That same account on HL2 Fallout was used to pre-announce the Counter [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >Theoretically, an IPB forum account should be very difficult to hack. Well, >that was the theory at least. We'll keep you updated. Jay proclaimed... The only part of that you should even remotely useful is: > The publisher did not provide us with a specific date so this is our best > estimate only and should not be considered firm. They're guessing and what's more, you've probably got a better idea than they do. Signature"Shooting barrels has never been so much fun!" Without reference to the above ATI post and not wishing to fuel the fire of speculation, I am heartened to see this post on an ATI web site. http://www.teamradeon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=602&highlight=#top kpc > Jay proclaimed... > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > They're guessing and what's more, you've probably got a better idea than > they do. |
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