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thepunisher information 9 glöps

• general:
• level: user
• personal:
• first name: James
• last name: Special-K

• intro Amiga OCS/ECS Still Snacking by Batman Group & Capsule
• Quote:

  
  
  The Pnisher... you understand that the opinion of an account created just 24 hours ago, posting mostly hateful comments, isn’t exactly something that deserves much respect—neither for its judgment nor for its supposed knowledge, right?
  
  Could you tell us what your actual contributions to the demoscene have been—those that would give credibility to this freshly created account and show that it's run by someone with deep knowledge of the scene?

  
  
  First of all, I didn’t post any hateful messages, just personal opinions and criticism about something I didn’t like. That’s not hate, it’s perspective. You’re not just misrepresenting what I said, you’re doing it maliciously.
  
  Second, your argument is full of first-year rhetoric fallacies. The fact that my account is recent has absolutely nothing to do with the validity of what I said. Either engage with the content of the opinion or don’t, but attacking the age of the account is just lazy deflection.
  
  And honestly, it’s funny how some feel the need to gang up on someone, like a herd instinct kicking in the moment a dissenting voice appears. It’s almost pathetic.
  
  As for what I’ve done in the scene, that’s my business. I didn’t come here to play the “main character” in some demoscene horror flick. I came to comment on a production, not to submit my résumé for your approval. But if it helps you sleep better at night: I mostly worked in the entertainment industry creating videogames, not demos.
  
  To whoever tries to drag my name through the mud in the same way, go ahead, vent if you want. I’m not wasting another minute replying to people twisting my words and turning me into a cartoon villain. For that, we’d have to meet in person... and maybe then you’ll be in for a surprise. :)
• isokadded on the 2025-07-30 12:37:06
• intro Amiga OCS/ECS Still Snacking by Batman Group & Capsule
• Quote:

  To the punisher. I did not get that his saying was that it’s only about breaking records. He stated that records have historically been the backbone of the demo scene.
  
  I have never been a fan of the records but I understand the purpose of it. And no it’s not just about ego boosting but exactly what it is : trying to push the hardware to its limits and beyond under certain conditions. That’s all.
  
  Same as we compete in music and compete in art we compete in code.
  
  Often this code is to bring art, design and audio together to a common artistic experience. But sometimes it’s just for the sake of pushing the hardware.
  
  Do I truly enjoy such ? Again not so much. Clearly not as much as an artistic demo. But I don’t judge it as I see it differently.
  
  What I find a bit ironic is again how AI art is bashed although the use of images and reference has been going on for ages.
  
  Also I smirk inside when people complain that it’s not artistic enough. Same people (sometimes) complains of a demo uses precaled data. Or just some restored images to achieve an effect. Then suddenly it’s not technical enough and suddenly that demo even though it visually amazing gets disqualified (like some still hate Eon for not being so techy or - FX enough.
  
  For me the biggest thing here is that the context here is clear. It’s Amiga more rows. And yes. It can be presented more nicely. Fair to point that out. What is not fair is the tone that a product is wrong or bad or boring. When it’s clear what to expect. You should know before you even watch it and know it’s probably not for you. And I think giving negative comments in this context it’s just well… of no value. My 5 cents

  
  
  I agree that technical records or purely technological challenges have their place in the scene. Personally, I get excited by them when they are wrapped in something more creative and presented in an elegant way, letting others figure out what you've done without having to shout that it’s a new record. I believe breaking records doesn’t have to come at the expense of fairness, clean presentation, or a respectful attitude when facing doubts or criticism.
  
  What really makes me laugh is when someone tries to give moral lessons to others about how they should or shouldn't behave, or comment, without realizing they’re falling into the very same behavior they're criticizing, standing on a pulpit no one gave them, and certainly no one asked for.
  
  You don’t know me, nor do you know what criteria I use to make a comment. So implying that I didn’t understand it, or that I came in with bad intentions, seems completely off and, frankly, ridiculous, not to say something harsher.
  
  That said, if I took the time to watch and comment on this so-called record, it’s precisely because, in my opinion, everything I mentioned above, presentation and attitude, is lacking here. That’s my view. I don’t expect you to agree, and I certainly don’t need you to.
• isokadded on the 2025-07-30 12:05:06
• intro Amiga OCS/ECS ...And One Up The Sleeve by Lemon.
• Cool!
• rulezadded on the 2025-07-30 11:32:07
• intro Amiga OCS/ECS Still Snacking by Batman Group & Capsule
• Quote:

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  Clearly, artistic merit took a day off here

  yeah, the thing is it's not about it. While I mainly share your vision on what demos are, look, sound disks are about music, slide shows are about pictures, and record breaking intros are about code.
  

  
  LOL
  Thanks for enlightening me that there are other types of productions in the demoscene, who would've thought after 40 years? ;)
  
  Many records have been broken and, in many cases, presented with the elegance they deserve. However, honestly, my interest in a mere piece of code that only breaks a record is minimal if it’s not properly dressed with some style.
  
  In the real world, it’s like owning a rare jewel but showing it off while wearing a neon tracksuit and oversized sunglasses, impressive jewel, sure, but completely overshadowed by that garish outfit. A demo without artistic merit is just raw numbers, a demo with style becomes an experience.
  
  So, while code and technical feats are also part of the demoscene, without a bit of soul or polish, it’s hard for me to get excited. That’s why if it really is a record, despite the tricks, here he/she has their 50 cents, and onto the next thing.
  
  You either see the demoscene as an “ego contest chasing self-esteem” or as something truly artistic supported by technical skill. The former is, besides being embarrassing, quite tacky, turning this into an insular microcosm designed for a handful of coders that would hold no interest whatsoever for the vast majority of people who follow or participate in it. This isn’t JUST my opinion, it’s a fact.
• isokadded on the 2025-07-30 07:50:22
• intro Amiga OCS/ECS Still Snacking by Batman Group & Capsule
• Quote:

  Breaking records is the backbone of the demoscene, my thumb is pointing in the same direction as my dick right now, and yours too thepunisher.

  
  
  If your idea of the demoscene is just breaking records, your vision’s about as limited as your brain, clearly.
  
  And yeah, my dick points up too, but for things a lot more stimulating, real things of flesh and bone. You should try that someday.
  
  If it still gets up, that is. ;)
• isokadded on the 2025-07-30 07:21:54
• demo Amiga OCS/ECS Megademo by Red Sector Inc. [web] & The Clumsy Creepers
• legendary. It raised the bar a notch higher.
  My favorite part without a doubt is Wasteland with the vector balls.
  That music and those vectors with reflections made my mind explode.
  Truly iconic.
• rulezadded on the 2025-07-29 06:09:20
• demo Amiga OCS/ECS Desert Dream by Kefrens
• Legendary demo with a soundtrack that truly elevates the experience.
• rulezadded on the 2025-07-29 06:04:51
• demo Amiga OCS/ECS Eon by The Black Lotus [web]
• Top notch!
• rulezadded on the 2025-07-29 06:02:51
• demo Amiga OCS/ECS ARTE by Sanity
• Great music, good effects, artistically impeccable, dynamic and very enjoyable to watch. This is quality demoscene.
• rulezadded on the 2025-07-29 06:01:45
• intro Amiga OCS/ECS Still Snacking by Batman Group & Capsule
• I’ve always seen the demoscene as a rare synthesis, where raw machine code meets raw emotion, and silicon becomes a canvas for both logic and soul. It’s the perfect communion of technology and art, and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.
  
  That’s how I’ve defended it against those who just see it as a bunch of teenagers with huge egos and zero self-esteem.
  
  But I seriously doubt that’s always the case, and this production is a shining example why — especially considering the author’s, let’s say, charming and defensive responses.
  
  -- Flat music, barely two channels.
  -- AI-generated texture.
  -- Repetitive and dull overall.
  
  Clearly, artistic merit took a day off here.
  Maybe a record was broken — if so, here’s my 50 cents.
  
  But my thumb’s pointing down
• sucksadded on the 2025-07-29 05:52:58