There was another thread related to this topic recently. I'm going to quote a few of my favorite entries here:

Originally Posted by rage4order

When I first found TG (thanks Silver!) I personally wasnt looking for a clan so I could stick some cool tag in my name to make me l337, I was looking for maturity and teamwork, something in my reletive inexperience with the BF series I thought didn't exist.

After finding and experiencing TG in game and running with some TG squads, I found my way here, to the forums and started reading, reading the primer and the sop's and my eyes started opening to this family that is tactical gamer. After reading all there was to read I thought maybe it's time to put the tags on, I didn't....I didn't think I was ready...Do I really have an understanding of what TG is and what the tag represents...No not yet.

I re-read the rules and the primer, spent some time on the servers and in the forums getting to know those that are TG, what they represent, how they carry themselves.

Putting the tags on to me meant for one accepting TG at its core for what it represents, teamwork, maturity, a place to learn what being part of a premiere online community for mature gamers is truly all about and it also meant that I will abide by and educate others on the rules that we govern ourselves by. I wear my TG tags as a badge of honor, no matter where I go, what server I play on, TG is with me in the way I play and the way I conduct myself.

Originally Posted by Anospa

I've always tried to approach games the "TG," way in the past, so finding TG was sort of a coming home thing for me. Felt great to finally find people out there that see things similarly to the way I do.

Now, I see it as a great family of people. We have a really incredible community here and some amazing people that do a lot of work that goes unnoticed.

Wearing the TG tag is a huge point of pride.

Originally Posted by Specterr

For me, putting on the |TG|tags means that I believe that the best experiences in gamming comes from teamwork, strategy and hard work...not cheating, cheap tactics and selfishness. I'm proud to wear my tags to show my support for our play style.

Originally Posted by Adeimos

You guys put the laughter in manslaughter.

Originally Posted by MDFubar

The tags........to me they mean that you are a member of one of the best gaming communities out there, we rise above the rest in maturity, we believe in the greater good over indiviual success, we win and lose as a team, we don't complain(much), we take actions to change problems.

Originally Posted by machowner

You can get into a squad of half regulars, half pubs, and watch the teamwork develop over the round. I believe this why TG has some many rounds where teams come back in the last few minutes. With the community being so large we also get the chance to hang out with guys on the east coast, west coast, Canada, and Euro players as well. This is a great place to game.

Originally Posted by Augustus Gloop

I can still remember my first experience on the server though, my squad leader shouting orders at me over the thunder of a nearby orbital. Getting cut down and having someone come back for me. I was terrible, and scared I might not be good enough to join.

These days when I see people wearing the tags, I know I can trust them to obey a set of rules that keeps both my fun in mind as well as theirs. I can talk to them without ever having met them before and know they'll listen to my orders/give me orders and won't ignore me for the sake of their own score.

TG means friends, even if I haven't met them yet.

Originally Posted by Azura

I remember waiting thirty minutes just to get onto the server, and how awesome it was to get an invite from a |TG| guy! The first three months I played on TG, I learned so much, especially with Bommando playing, I still hear him yelling

|TG| tag to me means you'll lead the way through respect, team work, and maturity. But not only that, you'll show the rest of the world how much fun that route is. I think for all who wear the tags, never forget to defend them!

Zhohar responding to a frustrated and anonymous forum poster:

Originally Posted by Zhohar

Mate, whoever you are, here is a personal invitation to join me, anytime, ingame, and I'll show you how fun and down-to-earth TG is.
My soldier name's Zhohar and I'd love to squad up with you. TG isn't about elitism, it's not about banning people, and it certainly ain't about TG stacking against everyone else.

Things do happen, there are imbalanced rounds, and there are just as many pricks in TG as there are in the general populace, but we aim to be and we strive for something greater. You may have had bad experiences on the other side of the fence and that's why I'm inviting you, whoever you are, to play a bit with us. You shouldn't judge us by our bad side alone.

If you're willing to PM me your soldier name, I'll look for you and invite you into my squads. I am damned proud to be a part of TG and you don't know that a lot of people here are biting their tongues at what you've said.

Even more, I am proud of our admins who do the dirty, unpaid, tedious, and frustrating job of keeping our servers clean and fun. Out of the things you've said, belittling our admins is probably the worst: these people do a thankless job out of the good of their own heart and you've just spit in their face.

No matter. Again, I invite you to buddy me or PM me your soldier name and I'll show you what TG can be.
I hope other TGers join me in this as well because TG is worth more than us getting pissed off at your negative comments.

Originally Posted by Crux

Zhohar, I would contest that the ratio of smacktards to cool people is much lower at TG than in the real world, mate.

Originally Posted by Guardianx11x

We are also better looking than the general public.

Ladies and Gentlemen, TG is a very special place. Take pride in it. Make it your own. Learn from those that have come before you, pass on what you know to those that come after.


I'll leave you with my humble take on the matter:

Originally Posted by ionpig-A

Why I'm here:

• the teamwork
• the maturity
• the laughs
• the variety
• the skills

Not why I'm here:

• to grab the limelight
• to play at the expense of other's experience
• to win at all costs
• to fit in
• to hack/sploit/grief/be-a-complete-jerk

This is one of the very few places I've found where I can play a game of 2142 with people who are out to have as much fun as I am and that I constantly learn from at the same time. What's not to love?

My experience isn't always perfect. My contribution to the community isn't always 100%. It is however, a really great place to relax and play a game.