ADMIN SPEAKS OUT - #2

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Admin

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:43 am Click here to edit this post
Okay, I feel I need to address this. I simply don't have the time to read everything in here, so if I don't address something, please forgive me, I'll do the best I can.

I speak honestly. Those of you that know me will know that this is an honest statement in itself! :)

I had no idea Vykin/Optics was a woman until about 24 hours before you all did. I have told her my thoughts on this, which are basically:

Even though she was never asked the question, not providing this important information was deceptive and some would say dishonest.

Vykin did play the game well and didn't break rules by not admitting this. The whole intention of the game was to have some fun, and I guess her antics and game-playing were all of that! I think we've all had some fun, heartache, anger and satisfaction from the whole thing. The various scandals that took place were never planned, and I hope they contributed to the game instead of hindering it. I know the players including Vykin all had fun! I did too...sort of...

This type of behaviour is frowned upon within the discussion board because people come here looking for honest people and friendship, deception and role-playing undermine the integrity of the board. Our trust level in each other has moved down a notch because of this, our fear and paranoia about who we're talking with has increased, and this does not help the online community we've become. I hope we can all move beyond this and trust some more. Most people around here are good honest people and here for the same reasons as you are. Optics is here for these reasons too, I'm sure.

But.... it was a 'game' and she played. I still think she deserves the CD Burner and she will be getting it. I hope we call all learn from this and be a little more cautious and ask more questions before we dive into our online relationships.

I still have faith and trust in this discussion board and its users and will not lose my love of the community because of it, but it makes you step back and say "Hmmm...maybe I should ask this person this just in case...." I have been involved with online discussion boards/chats for about 10 years now and I still have lots to learn, that's for sure! I've run across situations like this before, and through it all I've build some honest lasting friendships with people. It is possible, this place is not a joke...it's real.

I hope you all continue to enjoy the site and find some lasting friendships like I know you can. Be sure to check out other areas of the site that are growing and becoming, interesting! :) I don't hate Optics or anyone else through all this....but I must say, I never imagined in my wildest dreams that any of this would unravel like this! I just step back and laugh at it all....I hope you can all do the same! :)

Sincerely,
Neil.

Adven39

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:47 am Click here to edit this post
Well said, Neil. Let's move on.

Digilady

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 09:53 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks, Neil!

You certainly have the LAUGHTER part pegged!!

Alrighty, now where's the next Game?

<ducking and running>

Katie

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:23 am Click here to edit this post
Lisa need a new computer first. We should take up a collection for one for her.

Lancecrossfire

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:28 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks Neil!

Noslonna

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:33 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks Admin

I am happy someone is being rational and keeping a sense of humour as well.

Vykin did win and has tried hard to explain the situation from her perspective. I believe her, but most don't. I assumed she was male as well but I do not think she lied or cheated. I realize this is not a popular opinion here.

There were many "hurt" feelings on this board over this. I wish people would remember that Vykin is a person with feelings too.

It was very ugly for awhile. I hope everyone will move on now.

Twiggyish

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:42 am Click here to edit this post
(I like this pointing hand) Ok, this sounds fair to me, too. Thank you Neil! I am always amazed at the amount of work you and the others do to maintain this site.

Misslibra

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:43 am Click here to edit this post
MissLibra holding Neil back from trying to choke Digilady, for mentioning where's the next Game ? ... LOL

Didn't you notice the game hasn't stopped yet !

All the turn of events in this game has made it most interesting indeed ! It' been wild, and for me, more interesting then BB.

Now since Neil has spoken maybe people will settle down, and inhale and exhale ...

Mishamisha

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:48 am Click here to edit this post
I agree, Nos. Well said.

Nikkid

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:49 am Click here to edit this post
<turning blue>
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Karuuna

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 10:54 am Click here to edit this post
Nikkid - breathe, doggone you!

I agree it's time to move on, and there are enough hurt feelings to go around. I also want to add that I truly respect Neil and Lisa's ability to step back at each new crisis point and find a way to deal with the situation fairly and rationally. Not an easy task around here sometimes, and a very admirable quality!

Nikkid

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:14 am Click here to edit this post
I agree, lol! Can I not act like a two year old for a couple seconds? I missed the whole thing yesterday. By the time I made it here - there were already "Let it go's" posted. This was my final post about it before facing the bewildering "rest of the board."

Sbw

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:23 am Click here to edit this post
Nikkid you still here?

Nikkid

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:25 am Click here to edit this post
Yeppers! They will have to drag me out! (plus I'm all caught up with work)

Sbw

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:28 am Click here to edit this post
Meet me in chat for about 10 minutes.... I am not caught up with work!! :)

Nikkid

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:28 am Click here to edit this post
Deal!

Sbw

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:44 am Click here to edit this post
Nikkid... I can't get in chat!!! I am still trying.

Nikkid

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:45 am Click here to edit this post
SBW - me neither!!

Sbw

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:48 am Click here to edit this post
Nikkie - members chat won't work either. Guess I might as well give up. We can check back and try again tonight, okay?

Nikkid

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 11:52 am Click here to edit this post
Yep - my thoughts too. :( sux - guess I "could" work on this stupid proposal.

Guruchaz

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 12:43 pm Click here to edit this post
The Game went great! This was something that popped up to rant about and everyone is having fun. I know I am.

Karuuna

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 12:51 pm Click here to edit this post
Nikkid -- u can be toddlerish just as long as you'd like to. I do understand that everyone has to deal with this in their own way, and in their own time. Personally, I like to throw myself down on the floor and do one of those great full body tantrums. Shocks the heck out of people, and gets all my frustrations out.

Enbwife

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 04:40 pm Click here to edit this post
Thanks Neil - very well said!

Ocean_Islands

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 05:51 pm Click here to edit this post
Everything has made the game quite unforgettable and for that I thank everyone involved on both sides of the issues.

Nikkid

Thursday, November 02, 2000 - 05:53 pm Click here to edit this post
Agree with all
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<exhale>
dammit

Admin

Saturday, November 04, 2000 - 01:36 pm Click here to edit this post
Man....you guys confuse me!! :) You're all the people I respect and know, and you're telling me this now...

Everyone is bugging me to open this area up again! But before it closed, you were all telling me to close it!!?? I can't tell what you all want!! You have to tell me in The ClubHouse area, that's the area I read!

All I know is, Enbwife, Gail and others are suggesting we open it up again and I have to believe they all know what they are talking about. They have gotten us this far.

I'm sorry I closed it, I made a mistake. I'm re-opening it. I hope you feel free to use it. I really don't like this 'herd' business...you're not a 'herd'!

<-- can I join one day?