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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 17, 2009 20:38:16 GMT
I was perusing, as I do, the Lying In The Gutters column; www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19508Scroll down to the third link under "Odds and Sods". From what I can gather two particular AHM readers' arguments have spiraled out of control.
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Post by Hero on Jan 17, 2009 20:55:34 GMT
Spencer VS Skwege at the next UFC I say. That's some pretty OTT stuff.
"Go back to your toys!"
Reminds me of a time when a certain someone threatened to get the police onto me.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 17, 2009 20:56:42 GMT
Crazy.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 17, 2009 21:15:41 GMT
Moons of madness!
-Ralph
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Post by charlesrocketboy on Jan 17, 2009 22:42:15 GMT
The link in question does make a good point, it is a bit strange for moderators to be creators and mods at the same time on a company board, that's a clear conflict of interest.
And now I've scrolled down to the bit about the police.
Skwege is claiming that people you don't know calling your house and emailing your wife repeatedly & after she asks them to stop is not harrassment. Not denying the claims in his reply there, saying "it wasn't repeated" or whatever - just denying that counts as harrassment. I'm pretty sure it does count as that.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 17, 2009 23:32:48 GMT
Oh good lord...
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 17, 2009 23:36:36 GMT
It's utterly childish and pretty sad
Andy
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Post by charlesrocketboy on Jan 18, 2009 0:06:04 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 18, 2009 11:31:39 GMT
I really do think it's in IDW's best interests as a business to close their TF board. The nonsense there is spilling out elsewhere now.
-Ralph
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Post by karla on Jan 18, 2009 12:01:49 GMT
Their lives are lived on the internet, its no surprise! A shock only for them when they find or talk to other people, they should either close down the thread or not get involved as you won't gain any respect from them if you defend yourself. Plus, their humor is all wrong.
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Post by Hero on Jan 18, 2009 12:11:07 GMT
Tis a shame that these peeps join a TF board and TFs then become second to them.
There was recentley some drama down at a TMNT board I post on, when a Playmates Toys employee blew up on a fan over some critque on toy packaging. For once it was handled professionally and the said employee had to post an apology, but probably only did it to save his job/hide. Usually stuff on a TMNT board turns into a Star Wars canteine scene if somebody even makes the slightest attack on another.
Where there's forums, there's always going to be disagreements. Depends how far peeps choose to take them I suppose.
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Post by Gav on Jan 18, 2009 12:13:08 GMT
I've said it before- and I'll say it again: Thank God for the Hub.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 18, 2009 12:26:29 GMT
Tea and crumpets all round!
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on Jan 18, 2009 12:27:46 GMT
Don't mind if I do
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Post by karla on Jan 18, 2009 14:05:13 GMT
actually I prefer tea and hobnobs!
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Post by charlesrocketboy on Jan 18, 2009 14:11:39 GMT
Custard creams for me!
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 18, 2009 15:07:07 GMT
Biscuits/snacks/cakes for all!
-Ralph
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Post by karla on Jan 18, 2009 15:09:57 GMT
diplomacy won't save you now!
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 18, 2009 15:15:47 GMT
FORUM WAR!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Gav on Jan 18, 2009 15:25:36 GMT
Ralph just called me and threatened by collection of Yo-Yo and Classic biscuits!
Officers are en route.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 18, 2009 15:33:10 GMT
You thought you could hide your toffee yo-yo biscuits from me, eh? You were wrong! Send as many cops as you want, boy! I'll take 'em all on!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Jan 18, 2009 15:45:44 GMT
Ralph just rang me and said he was going to come round and move all my flowerpots slightly askew The army are on their way
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 18, 2009 15:59:53 GMT
Yeah, you should know better than to put your flowerpots in a row! Send your tanks! I'll punch 'em outta the way!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 19, 2009 2:01:52 GMT
Ralph just called me and I'm not sure if it was an asthma attack or an erotic phone call that was going on.
Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 19, 2009 8:25:34 GMT
Perhaps it started out as an erotic phone call and quickly devolved into asthma?
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Post by chrisl on Jan 19, 2009 9:19:31 GMT
Police release mug shots of average posters on those boards:
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 19, 2009 11:06:23 GMT
Perhaps it started out as an erotic phone call and quickly devolved into asthma? Either way - best phone call I've had in ages! Andy
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Post by KoshNaranek on Jan 19, 2009 11:07:56 GMT
Skwege's buddy Dogbite12 posted this blog defending his actions: www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/1192240.htmlI stopped reading the IDW boards when they started getting heavy-handed with anyone who voiced their disapproval with AHM. The knock-on effect seems to be that certain folks are going on a crusade to just be arseholes. I've come back here fully relieved that I was lucky enough that I picked the right board to sign up to from the beginning. Madeira cake with your tea, anyone?! - Tony
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 19, 2009 11:12:57 GMT
Bunch of absolute muppets, they should all get some perspective.
IDW should close their forums down entirely because even the staff can't control it and seem to think any criticism is unjustified. If I spend money I can have my say on it and this is from Ryall, their EIC but it appears other individuals don't grasp that reality.
Andy
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Post by Nigel on Jan 19, 2009 11:33:47 GMT
Police release mug shots of average posters on those boards Good grief, Ralph's let himself go! Is that the telephone I hear?
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