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Logistics Reports $35 million. Hit me up if you’re interested and I’ll line it up

lokiwizard [3989123]

WORK STATS
Manual labor: 14,051
Intelligence: 6,251
Endurance: 9,157
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Total: 29,459

active daily, rehab as needed. 

Has anyone else made multiple attempts to get SugarValves to broadcast one of their masterpieces, only to eventually realize you’ve apparently been placed on his “do not acknowledge this person exists” list?

At this point, he doesn’t even reply. Doesn’t acknowledge me. Nothing. Complete radio silence.

The best part? I sent in an article last year, got absolutely no response, and then—about a week later—a suspiciously similar article appeared, complete with the exact same innuendos I’d used in mine.

Coincidence? Surely. 😏

Well played, SugarValves. Well played.

The People of Torn Need to Do Better: A Comprehensive Analysis of Rudeness, Journalism, and SugarValves Being a Wuss

In today’s rapidly evolving Torn ecosystem, one thing has become increasingly clear: the people of Torn are rude.

This is an important topic that deserves to be discussed in a professional, respectful, and completely unnecessarily AI-generated manner.

Recently, I worked very hard on an article. I put time into it. I put effort into it. I put thoughts into it. I may have even experienced emotions while writing it, which is something that should not be overlooked in today’s fast-paced digital environment.

And yet, instead of celebrating journalism, creativity, and the beautiful written word, certain members of the Torn community have decided that the appropriate response is to be rude.

Frankly, this is disappointing.

I would also like to make something abundantly clear:

I would NEVER use AI to write an article.

Never.

Absolutely not.

Not me.

I am a real human being who definitely wrote this entire article with my own hands, using my own brain, and definitely did not ask an artificial intelligence system to make it sound like a LinkedIn post written by a middle manager who just discovered the phrase “moving forward.”

That would be ridiculous.

Instead, I believe that writers should be judged based on the content, effort, passion, and strategic alignment of their journalistic deliverables, rather than being subjected to unnecessary criticism from people who apparently have nothing better to do.

Which brings us to SugarValves.

SugarValves, buddy.

You need to lay off.

I worked hard on my article.

I spent valuable time producing journalism of the highest possible caliber, and instead of appreciating the dedication behind my work, you chose to behave like a wuss.

This is not leadership.

This is not journalism.

This is not community engagement.

This is, quite frankly, wuss behavior.

And that brings us to the broader issue of the Torn community.

People need to be nicer.

This is something that can be accomplished through a number of innovative initiatives, including:

• Being less rude.
• Being more respectful.
• Not being a wuss.
• Supporting independent journalism.
• Not attacking people who worked hard on articles.
• Taking a deep breath.
• Touching grass.
• Possibly drinking some water.
• And, most importantly, allowing writers to write.

If we collectively implement these strategies, I believe Torn can become a more inclusive and synergistic environment where all citizens are empowered to express their thoughts without fear of unnecessary criticism.

In conclusion, the people of Torn need to do better.

I worked hard.

SugarValves is a wuss.

I would never use AI.

And if anyone suggests otherwise, I will simply continue producing 100% human journalism that somehow contains phrases like “in today’s rapidly evolving ecosystem,” “moving forward,” and “comprehensive analysis” every three paragraphs.

Thank you for attending my TED Talk.

Please clap.

Reference my last article

It’s the not replying. The idea is to send the broad scheme of your article for review and if he likes it you can refine it, etc. i assumed he’d reply about it and then I could WRITE the entire article, but never a reply, only a lot of similarities.

Logistics Reports $35 million. Hit me up if you’re interested and I’ll line it up

The People of Torn Need to Do Better: A Comprehensive Analysis of Rudeness, Journalism, and SugarValves Being a Wuss

In today’s rapidly evolving Torn ecosystem, one thing has become increasingly clear: the people of Torn are rude.

This is an important topic that deserves to be discussed in a professional, respectful, and completely unnecessarily AI-generated manner.

Recently, I worked very hard on an article. I put time into it. I put effort into it. I put thoughts into it. I may have even experienced emotions while writing it, which is something that should not be overlooked in today’s fast-paced digital environment.

And yet, instead of celebrating journalism, creativity, and the beautiful written word, certain members of the Torn community have decided that the appropriate response is to be rude.

Frankly, this is disappointing.

I would also like to make something abundantly clear:

I would NEVER use AI to write an article.

Never.

Absolutely not.

Not me.

I am a real human being who definitely wrote this entire article with my own hands, using my own brain, and definitely did not ask an artificial intelligence system to make it sound like a LinkedIn post written by a middle manager who just discovered the phrase “moving forward.”

That would be ridiculous.

Instead, I believe that writers should be judged based on the content, effort, passion, and strategic alignment of their journalistic deliverables, rather than being subjected to unnecessary criticism from people who apparently have nothing better to do.

Which brings us to SugarValves.

SugarValves, buddy.

You need to lay off.

I worked hard on my article.

I spent valuable time producing journalism of the highest possible caliber, and instead of appreciating the dedication behind my work, you chose to behave like a wuss.

This is not leadership.

This is not journalism.

This is not community engagement.

This is, quite frankly, wuss behavior.

And that brings us to the broader issue of the Torn community.

People need to be nicer.

This is something that can be accomplished through a number of innovative initiatives, including:

• Being less rude.
• Being more respectful.
• Not being a wuss.
• Supporting independent journalism.
• Not attacking people who worked hard on articles.
• Taking a deep breath.
• Touching grass.
• Possibly drinking some water.
• And, most importantly, allowing writers to write.

If we collectively implement these strategies, I believe Torn can become a more inclusive and synergistic environment where all citizens are empowered to express their thoughts without fear of unnecessary criticism.

In conclusion, the people of Torn need to do better.

I worked hard.

SugarValves is a wuss.

I would never use AI.

And if anyone suggests otherwise, I will simply continue producing 100% human journalism that somehow contains phrases like “in today’s rapidly evolving ecosystem,” “moving forward,” and “comprehensive analysis” every three paragraphs.

Thank you for attending my TED Talk.

Please clap.

Reference my last article

This was too good not to reply to 😂 thank you for the laugh

It’s the not replying. The idea is to send the broad scheme of your article for review and if he likes it you can refine it, etc. i assumed he’d reply about it and then I could WRITE the entire article, but never a reply, only a lot of similarities.

https://www.torn.com/newspaper.php#!/articles/2833

Mine:

Behind the Banners: The Quiet War That Actually Runs Torn City

By a Citizen Who Learned the Hard Way

Torn City sells itself as a meritocracy of violence, wealth, and strategy. Train hard, play smart, join a faction, climb. That’s the promise.

But beneath the banners, logos, and recruitment posts lies a different game—one rarely spoken about publicly, yet universally understood by those who’ve brushed against it.

This is not a story about stats.

It’s a story about grudges.

The Myth of “Just Business”

High-level players often preach discipline and professionalism. “Nothing personal,” they say. “Just Torn.”

Yet time and time again, newcomers find themselves chain-hosped, repeatedly targeted, or quietly blacklisted—not for mistakes, but for history they didn’t know they inherited.

A wrong faction at the wrong time.

A friendship that offended the wrong veteran.

A comment made months ago, screenshotted and archived like a criminal record.

The result? A punishment that far outweighs the crime—and sometimes, no crime at all.

Faction Wars Aren’t Won on the Battlefield

We love to imagine wars are decided by respect, organization, and tactics. The truth is less glamorous.

Some of the most decisive “victories” in Torn never appear in the war logs. They happen in DMs. In side chats. In favors traded quietly between people who haven’t trusted each other publicly in years.

Information leaks faster than bullets:

• War plans forwarded “accidentally”
  
  
• Activity times whispered to enemies
  
  
• Leadership decisions undermined from within
  
  

The most dangerous enemy isn’t the opposing faction—it’s the insider who already knows your weaknesses.

The Loyalty Illusion

Faction loyalty is often treated as sacred, but loyalty in Torn has a shelf life.

When perks dry up, when ranks stall, when ego outweighs camaraderie, loyalty becomes conditional. Some players don’t leave factions—they hollow them out first. They stay just long enough to sell information, sabotage morale, or settle personal scores before moving on as if nothing happened.

And the worst part?

Everyone knows it happens.

Everyone pretends it doesn’t.

Why New Players Pay the Price

Veterans survive these politics because they understand them. New players don’t.

They believe faction chat is private.

They assume leadership is unified.

They think enemies are always external.

So when retaliation comes—swift, disproportionate, relentless—it feels less like gameplay and more like a message: You were never meant to be here.

Many quit quietly. Some stay bitter. A few learn the rules the hard way.

The Truth No One Likes to Admit

Torn City isn’t just a crime simulator.

It’s a memory simulator.

Nothing is forgotten.

Nothing is forgiven as quickly as people claim.

And power isn’t just measured in stats—but in who remembers what, and who’s willing to use it.

If this article makes you uncomfortable, that’s not an accident.

It means you recognized something.

And if you’re new?

Welcome to Torn. Now you know what game you’re really playing

Has anyone else made multiple attempts to get SugarValves to broadcast one of their masterpieces, only to eventually realize you’ve apparently been placed on his “do not acknowledge this person exists” list?

At this point, he doesn’t even reply. Doesn’t acknowledge me. Nothing. Complete radio silence.

The best part? I sent in an article last year, got absolutely no response, and then—about a week later—a suspiciously similar article appeared, complete with the exact same innuendos I’d used in mine.

Coincidence? Surely. 😏

Well played, SugarValves. Well played.

lokiwizard [3989123]

WORK STATS
Manual labor: 28,292
Intelligence: 6,316
Endurance: 16,452
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Total: 51,060

100% activity streak

WORK STATS

Manual labor: 18,476
Intelligence: 6,316
Endurance: 11,456
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Total: 36,248

Activity streak 100%

5 EE merits

lokiwizard [3989123]

WORK STATS
Manual labor: 14,051
Intelligence: 6,251
Endurance: 9,157
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Total: 29,459

active daily, rehab as needed. 

Nice guy, pleasure to work with

MAN 2,120

INT 5,116

END 3,029

TOTAL: 10,265

I am amazed, it works VERY WELL now!! That was insanely fast, thank you

I love this faction more than I could describe

This script works and it works well! Unfortunately it will completely cover the screen on Torn PDA with no way to clear it, or minimize it

It’s sad to see such a dedicated player leave, but life always comes first. I wish you the best in your future endeavors!

I’ll get there one day!

Absolutely love this bazaar! It’s on my daily to do’s to check it out. Thank you for the great deals Bleeper!

Yes please