Neil has spoken.

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Katie

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 09:59 pm Click here to edit this post
Admin speaks out

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Some answers to your questions are in order. Please accept my apologies for taking so long to answer. I hope you understand and I hope we can carry on being friends.

This IS a game, but like any game, I guess people get serious at different times and people have emotions. These emotions can't be ignored, in real or over the internet. I hope when all this ends we can look back and say "That was a blast!" If not, then I guess we'll just hide it all in the closet as some Frankenstein experiment that didn't work!

What were your real motives for the game?
Just to do something fun. To generate interest and traffic to the website, and to help generate some discussions on things besides Big Brother.

Who is the Host?
Lisa (enbwife). Sometimes I and other moderators cover for her, it's a big job...very big. She has been the brain behind most of the game. She's been working her butt off for it!


Who is admin?
Neil (enb). It's the phonetic spelling of my initials, N.B. but unfortunately I'm admin to all of you and I don't think I can be just a regular user too.

How were the players selected?
We randomly selected a few, and then hand picked a few based on their previous postings to the board and their applications. We wanted people who were fun and interesting.

Is Vykin actually Neil or 2 or more people?
No! I made an error on one of the questions that might have suggested this, but it has since been corrected.

Has Optics posted in the game discussions under another name?
Not that I know of.

Why did Mantastic quit?
I don't know. He said the game was boring.

Is Talisker actually Gail, a moderator?
Yes. She entered the game for different reasons. Originally as a designated 'Mole' to stir things up and make sure things were fun. Then she wanted to enjoy the game like anyone else. An assumed identity as 'Ryder' was the only way to accomplish this.

How and why did Gail post in the live feeds area?
Her account was not restricted like the other players because we need her as a moderator! As a 'Mole' she was supposed to know what was going on in here, but when she decided to play like everyone else she should have ceased.

Are there other people with 2 or more user ID's?
There could be. It's very difficult to stop someone who really wants more than one ID. We try hard to keep the integrity of the board, but it takes all of you to help out. If you spot someone you think might be posting under a few different names, let me or a moderator know and we can investigate further using our 'spy' tools.

Is Flint a mole too?
No. Gail was the only one. He is actually the Interrogator. He is on vacation until Tuesday.

Is Arreal or anyone else a mole?
No. Originally Lisa and I thought it would be a fun trick to make everyone a mole, and not let any of them know, then see if they figured it out amongst themselves. We later decided this wasn't a good idead, but not before I had mentioned the idea to a couple of candidates to guage their opinions of the idea.

Can Gail be trusted?
Yes. She is just like you and me. She has worked very very hard for this website with no expectation for anything in return, ever. She just wanted to have fun for a change.

Can we trust you now?
Yes, but you'll have to decide. I realize that we didn't do everything perfectly and for that I'm sorry.

Will there ever be a Game II?
Probably not.

Should Gail be removed from the game?
I don't know. We're cancelling the poll and starting a new one. You decide.

Why did you do this Neil!?
I don't know, because I'm stupid? I thought it would be fun. I love to have fun and I love people. I love this website too, I've put my heart and soul into it and lost most of my friends because of it, so I need new ones.

Is the game going to continue?
Yes, as planned. We'll have the re-vote and try to move on. I hope you stick around.


I would like to thank you Neil taking the time to answer these questions. I really appreciate all you do for all of us here. I also appreciate all of your staff does too. I know it is a lot of long hours and hard work for a site this large. My feeling for you haven't changed a bit and I still think you are a great guy. Human like the rest of us but still very nice. I like what you have decided to do in the game. I also would like you to reconsider doing another game only this time with as many moderators as you can. Shut down part of the board for a while and play!! I think all of you deserve it.

Ocean_Islands

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 10:03 pm Click here to edit this post
Neil is doing a great job, I agree. I still think he deserves to win $500,000!

Admin

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 10:07 pm Click here to edit this post
I want you all to know that Lisa is the brain behind the game. She has pretty much orchestrated the whole thing. She has been working her butt off for this. She has organized all the questions, challenges, red room shit...she's organized all the moderators into doing different tasks. Lisa, this is for you

Katie

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 10:08 pm Click here to edit this post
Me too!

Lafatme

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 10:11 pm Click here to edit this post
THANKS NEIL.

i love this site and i love this game. i'm happy you stepped in to straighten things out.

and don't underestimate the number of friends you have in this club.

i concur with ocean, you are doing a great job. your explanation makes it evident that all of you, including gail, were trying to do the right things. while i didn't agree with the actions, i applaud your efforts and believe that your hearts were in the right place.

again, thanks to all.

Ocean_Islands

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 10:17 pm Click here to edit this post
I know, after I clicked on that one I realized I left off Host. Sorry! Host deserves to win $500,000! Or maybe you can both split it $250 grand a piece. Don't spend it all in one place!

Enbwife

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 11:04 pm Click here to edit this post
It's Friday the 13th... Now it all totally makes sense to me!

Admin

Friday, October 13, 2000 - 11:09 pm Click here to edit this post
And a full moon (where we live anyway)

Digilady

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 01:08 am Click here to edit this post
Wait a minute!! NO Game II???

Take it back, take it back... waaaaaaah (whine, moan)

Someone make him take it BACK!

Misslibra

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 01:40 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks, Neil's wife for all that you are doing with this game ! :)

I think all the recent events has just made the game that much interesting, for me.

I appreciate you allowing us to vote again too ! :)

But I agree with Digilady, we would like a second game, but I guess we just better see if we can get through this one first.

Thanks again for your time, and patients with all of us. Your doing a GREAT job, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise ! :)

And you did something else you didn't even know about ... I'm no longer hooked to the Big Brother board ! :) :) :)

Wcv63

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 05:50 am Click here to edit this post
3 cheers for Host and Admin! The Game is a very creative experiment and I'm glad to have the opportunity to watch it play out. Mod's thank you for your selfless contribution.

Sandyc

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 08:52 am Click here to edit this post
Boy.. things can sure get heavy in a day. I was away for 24 hours and look what I missed - Mistakes, suspicion, sabotage, blame, recriminations, justifications, apologies. Wow, are we having fun or what!!. Too bad it has to be so much work for admin and host.
Keep up the great job folks and don't lose heart.

Nance

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 09:10 am Click here to edit this post
This has and is a very interesting concept Lisa came up with. I am enjoying all the controversy and the dynamics of The Game. I would like to see The Game 2 :) Although I see this as being a great deal of effort and hard work on eveyones part, I want you to know from my house to yours this is very much appreciated.
I am glad as a spectator that we are getting to re-vote.
I was happy to see some of the rooms in The Game eliminated,it did seem to make things a bit easier for me as a spectator to get caught up and less confused.
I think Lisa and Neil are doing an excellent job of hosting such a creative (first time out) Game of virtual reality. I applaude all that make this site so great ! Sincere Thanks !!!!!!

Enbwife

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 09:17 am Click here to edit this post
You guys are great!

Nikkid

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 09:38 am Click here to edit this post
Wow, thank you. Ok, I'm in for the duration, and totally appreaciate your efforts.

Admin

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 10:49 am Click here to edit this post
If there IS a Game II, we know who's going in!

Nikkid

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 10:55 am Click here to edit this post
Oooh let me be the first to type:
BanishDigi.com

Haha - all donations will be appreciated.
But seriously - thank goodness you guys are keeping an open mind.

Bearcatuc

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 10:57 am Click here to edit this post
Neil & Lisa thanks for all the hard work that has gone into the game. It has helped me get past my BB addiction and subsequent withdrawal . Also, thanks for the re-vote. I am usually a lurker on this board, but wanted to let you know what a great job you have done.

Digilady

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 11:05 am Click here to edit this post
Nik you WITCH! roflmao

banishTheNikkidOneWhoseBoobsFreezeOffinAlaska.com

Kinda like the ring of THAT one. LOL!

Seriously, this game is wonderful. A blast. For those of us who don't leave home much, it's a gawwd send!

Keep up the good work, we're all behind you (and I meant that in a NICE way!)

Nikkid

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 11:26 am Click here to edit this post
Sooo... that's what happened to em?

Note to admin: sleep with your back to the wall if digi is behind you. :) Yay again!

Anyone remember the search for the red rocket? BE AFRAID BE VERY AFRAID

Noslonna

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 12:25 pm Click here to edit this post
Nik pay no attention to that B|TCH calling you a W|TCH. J

Sara

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 12:38 pm Click here to edit this post
Nik, would that be the 8 inch rocket or the 12 inch rocket?

Digilady

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 01:08 pm Click here to edit this post
ROFLMAO Sara!

"Can I have that supersized?"

Sara

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 01:44 pm Click here to edit this post
Digi, certainly you can have it supersized. And, if you peel off the sticker on the "container", you might win a prize. :) :) :)

Wcv63

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 01:48 pm Click here to edit this post
Sara is peeling off a sticker the same as "breaking the seal"?

Sara

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 01:58 pm Click here to edit this post
ROFLMHNAO!!!!!!!!!!

Sara

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 01:59 pm Click here to edit this post
wcv and anyone else who sees this, can you meet me in members chat for a second? thanks.

Sara

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 02:49 pm Click here to edit this post
Thank you wcv. Phew! Now I feel lots better. LOL!!!