i don't know from ym..whatever. what does that have to do with the chaos he keeps stirring on aspd...or is that the other guy?? i am confused.
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i don't know from ym..whatever. what does that have to do with the chaos he keeps stirring on aspd...or is that the other guy?? i am confused.
Very happy to see everyone here. ASPD has been getting depressing. Here's hoping that plans for the next Austin social go smoothly.
Happy Holidays to all of you!
ymmv.net's been around under a succession of moderators going on 10 years. It was founded by a lady in Houston who was buds with Amber at one time. I don't know who runs it now, too long since I had even thought about it. I guess it's like youth & beauty - in the eye of the beholder. I don't think you'll get lashes with the wet noodle around here just for admitting to a little normal human curiosity.
ymmv.net = a competitor site that I don't believe exists anymore. The relationship between the ASPD and YMMV board owners and staff was pretty contentious.
ymwv.net = a non-competing board that parodies ASPD and other board's members with posts and avatars that some may find offensive. Some are former members of ASPD that have been banned for insubordination and other offenses.
Wow, that speaks volumes about how life gets in the way of keeping up. I found that "w" site but it must be sold out, wouldn't let me in. C'est la vie.
I think because of all the people they piss off, they're careful who they let in.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sensual Sophia @ Dec 21 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Whoever is spoofing him on there is probably just ridiculing him by exaggerating and inflating the things he does post. And since the stuff the real whispers posts isn't exactly all sunshine and rainbows, the faux-bile has to be even more vile. Or you could view it as the un-sugar-coated interpretation of what the real whispers posts. It's like when Sean Hannity on Fox News rails against all the crime that "poor people" do you just get the feeling he said "blacks and Mexicans", even if he didn't, like he was talking in "code." I wouldn't necessarily view the faux-whispers poster as a "bully", more like a crass and vulgar comedian like Carlos Mencia.Quote:
As long as we are correcting the record... Whispers contacted me to let me know that he is not the Whispers on ymwv.net. Like many of the personas on that board, he is being spoofed by an enemy. Which, frankly, is a relief because that ymwv.net "Whispers" posts some of the most abhorrent shit I've ever read on a hobby board. Makes me feel a little better knowing it's just some cyber bully's idea of a joke.[/b]
I'm here. Like Kosher said I'm not declaring one or the other place "home". It's just that not having rates in ads seems legal but unhelpful. I feel bad for Amber's family. Like I said on aspd, if I'd just lost a daughter I would've just said to hell with it and pulled the plug.
All the Whispers stuff... I don't really care. Nobody ever thinks of themselves as a villain. I'm sure he thinks he's doing what's right.
I tried posting this on the other site and it wouldn't let me. I'll try here. A scene from one of my favorite movies. A great rant about leaving and manners.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onRbNsxRBVQ
I doubt he sees himself as a villain or anything he does as villainy. But I do think what he does is calculated to upset others for his own entertainment and ego edification. Whispers seems both intelligent and articulate enough to be able to phrase his points in a non-pejorative manner, yet he has tried to stir the pot for a very long time and continues to do so. I think he sincerely enjoys ruffling feathers and intentionally avoids using non-pejorative language to fulfill that end. But I find his attempts to inflame others pretty transparent so I've always ignored him. Like gneiss guy says: "Don't feed the trolls."
Hey guys!
I have been doing a LOT of reading. I have read a lot of stuff on ASPD (all over the boards), I checked out Eccie (btw if anyone thinks I should join there let me know, from what I have seen it looks cool and is running well I guess), and I just got caught up here.
I loved this board during the last outtage and I have missed the commeradarie. With the boat (keeping with the sea metaphors) rocking over at ASPD I am looking for a a nice place to contribute without looking over my shoulder.
Like a LOT of people, when I first read the "Amber Gone and Forgotten" thread I was infuriated. I have had close family members die, and had people I thought were close bail on me in that time. But I am talking about REAL LIVE PEOPLE that I saw on a regular basis in person. Not secondary online personas of real people. I wanted to leave ASPD when I read that. Then the "non nadda nude" post. And all the threats to shut it down. I am truly wondering if Fiery Jade REALLY gives a damn about ASPD, and if the unfortunate death of Amber was used as a power play to change, or shut down ASPD. (Just suppositions, I have not been around long enough to know for sure.)
Then they ousted CK. And honestly I have read accusations about you CK and I had to read and read to come to what I believe. And that is, you really do have the best in mind for our community and I AM SORRY I EVER DOUBTED THAT. Your leadership is very much missed at ASPD. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div>Posted by CK1942 That right there proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are more of a class act than me, and most people. I however can not be so humble.Quote:
We who may be the object of their action must endure, not lash back. I preach from love, not hate, even if I cannot understand motive.[/b]
Then gfejunkie quit or was fired whatever. I think gfe was the best mod Austin had!
I have posted recently on ASPD my intention to continue to hobby and post accurate reviews etc.. and that is still my goal. I need a place where I can get the info I need to be safe and not waste my valuable money. I need to know that the lady I am seeing is legit, and worth spending my money on. And there are guys here that I can trust.
Anyway, sorry to rant, but I have needed to get some of that off my chest and honestly didn't feel safe saying it over on ASPD.
not a rant at all and its nice to see you here.... :D
have fun and there is definitely no need to purchase a rear view mirror for anything :unsure:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (txsacker @ Dec 27 2009, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Thank you for your kind words, txsacker. It was of my own monition that I left the staff at the mother ship.Quote:
Then gfejunkie quit or was fired whatever. I think gfe was the best mod Austin had![/b]
You came to the right conclusion regarding ck1942. He and I share the same philosophy and he has been a good friend to me as well as an excellent mentor.
gfe
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gfejunkie @ Dec 27 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>YAY! gfe is here!Quote:
Thank you for your kind words, txsacker. It was of my own monition that I left the staff at the mother ship.
You came to the right conclusion regarding ck1942. He and I share the same philosophy and he has been a good friend to me as well as an excellent mentor.
gfe[/b]
I agree gfe, CK is a Grade A good guy.
Wow. It has happened. If ASPD is the Titanic, I can hear the string ensemble playing "Nearer My God To Thee".
Glad we have our HOME!
I heard that playing the minute fieryjade posted her first extortion for money post... for those who don't know too much about websites... had it been maintained properly ie money in take care of the baby and all will fall in place... well that didn't happen... and now they want us to swallow it never made money... not sure about anyone else but had I given 10 years of my life, saint good hearted whatever... it would have to the very least pay for itself... I think Madam took the biggest shit on her daughter and still wants to blame the "community" 'cest la vie...