What a 'farmer'. Only plays speed/freestyle city mogul against low ranks. Introduced my mate to the game back in 2009 and he'd played a few games so had a rank. He comes back 2 years later and about 5 minutes after he'd logged on he had a PM from this guy asking if he wanted to play one of his free speed games.
Needless to say I told him to ignore it. This is bad for the site
This, in a nutshell.
Do we as a community want what is good for the site, or do we sit idly back not saying a word whilst some guy screws the system? Sure it's fine for those established players who aren't directly affected by GLG's games (though it does make a mockery of the scoreboard) and it will be those people you see writing 'Congrats' on his wall or in this thread. You won't however be witnessing any "Fair play to you" comments from the dozens of inexperienced players this charlatan has alienated from the site.
Why can't people see this? Why doesn't everyone see the fraud for who he is and point a finger at him? His code of conduct is indefensible as far as I'm concerned, and "It's not against CC Rules" frankly doesn't cut any mustard with me. It's not against the law for me to spit in my guests' food at the dinner table, yet I wouldn't even consider such behaviour.
GLG, formerly the member known as D*** H****, has oft quoted in his defence [to paraphrase] "Oh I've done a lot for the site, teaching noobs how to play properly and setting up many tournaments". Yeah right! Sorry to sound cynical but these quick 1v1 tourneys (for sergeant ranks and lower) would be a great way to find fresh meat to farm. Something tells me our 'Conqueror' is not the most altruistic person on the site.
I come on here, as I expect the majority do, to enjoy a game on a level playing field. Why entertain/applaud/reward the efforts of someone who is obviously hell-bent on personal gain so that he may stand atop a pedestal and say "Look at me!" Throw tomatoes at the scoundrel I say.
To quote sjnap:
It needs discipline and great skills to get there
It should, but unfortunately in Gettinhed's case it once again proves that it doesn't.
To all his supporters - you are either blind, foolish, or you condone the use of such tactics (maybe because in part you'd do the same).
To all his detractors - I raise my glass. Happy New Year, to making CC a better place in 2012 and beyond.
CoF