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GBStv (Goon Broadcast System television) was an internet television stream originally created and maintained by members of the Something Awful web forum. Operating from 2004 until 2010, was the first and, currently, the only one of its kind. Videos were submitted to the site by members and then after a moderation process, were categorized and placed in the system database. Then they could be browsed, voted and commented on, and queued by members. Videos were first played in random order, but members could also select videos to be played which were then inserted into a running play list queue, which took precedence over the random play list. Because it was created by members of the "General Bullshit" subforum of Something Awful, the station was sometimes referred to as General Bullshit Television.
Videos included just about anything of interest such as: public domain material, cartoons, old educational films, music videos, old commercials (with nostalgic value), short films, news clips, fastest run video game movies, educational programs, and even low budget home made productions made by members. There were even some feature films however, these could only be added to the play list by moderators.
Videos were rated and commented upon using the GBStv website. The highest rated videos were called "GOLD". Videos could only be re-added to the play list every 36 hours. Unlike any other internet TV stream that existed at the time, GBStv considered itself a real television station complete with a logo and bumpers, with the added benefit of real-time user interaction. Anyone could watch GBStv on their computer with the appropriate media player. Adding videos, commenting on a videos page, and voting and queuing videos was limited to members of GBStv. At first limited to Something Awful members, eventually GBStv membership was open to the public and free. Contents