Roger_Ramjet

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Monday, October 09, 2000 - 05:36 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger Ramjet enters the Red Room and sits down facing the screen.


The Interrogator says in an even voice:

You have gotten to meet and know each other for a couple of days. Sometimes first impressions last the longest. Select two houseguests, preferably one you like and one you don't (or one you like the least) and tell me YOUR impression.


Roger sits deep in thought for a few minutes, then he says:

Least liked - well, I know it isn't an issue of dislike for any of them. Which have I made the least connection with. Based on amount of interaction at the time you sent this message, I have to say Mantastic because he has posted the least.

He pauses to think again, then smiles and says:

Best connection is a tie. Both Vykin and Tali like to talk 1-0n-1, and that works best for me (or 1-3 other people). I gain energy from that situation, even if the person or couple of people don't agree at all. I like the focus and intensity that can come with it. I've talked more with Tali than with Vykin, although again, not basing it on number of posts.

So, it isn't a matter of like or dislike. It's a matter of connection.


A silence pervades the room. You think you hear a pin drop.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again tomorrow.


Roger nods his head and leaves the room smiling.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 11:24 am Click here to edit this post
Roger rockets into the Red Room and grabs a seat. He says:

Hey there!

Well, I'd like to find out if you are requiring daily check-ins, or when we want
to say something and not have other hear, vent, or say something for the public to hear??


The Interrogator replies:

You may come into the Red Room ANYTIME, day or night, to speak. There does NOT have to be a question asked. It is a chance, at least once a day, for YOU to say things you may not have wnated to say to the others, or just an opinion to get off of your chest. You are expected to make use of this forum at least once a day, even if not asked a question.


Roger nods his head and says:

So far I've been happy to say my feelings to any of the BGs. Nothing to vent, and nothing to say to the public that I don't get a chance to say. The habit of talking to myself (yes, it really is true) ends up affording most things to come out as I think when alone for the end of the evening.

The game is great...the BG are interesting to interact with, and I'm having a good time playing the Game!


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again tomorrow.


Roger smiles and gets up to leave. On his way out he says:

Have yourself a good night!

Moderator

Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 11:25 am Click here to edit this post
Roger rushes into the Red Room and leaps into the chair. With a smirk on his face he says:

Thought I'd better get in my RedRoom post before the clock strikes midnight (or the Big I might turn me back into a pumpkin!)


You think you hear a slight guffaw from behind the screen.

Roger shakes his head and says:

Regarding Zeb and Xen's catfight... OKAY HERE!!!! CHILL OUT XEN!

I mean, it's obvious HMay has some self confidence issues... I really don't think she should have come in here if she wasn't expecting to be made fun of at least once... hell, i'm waitin' for the $hit to start being aimed my way.

I think that if I were HMay, I'd take it up with Zeb in the Improv myself...the fact that she didn't already shows that she's got some issues... Zeb's just a joker--and if he wanted to make a statement, like that "dumping" the guy was cheezy... then let him.

I can usually relate well with the feelings of females, especially regarding the way that straight males interact with them... but on this one... Xen and May are on their own.

Roger pauses for a moment and chuckles. He then continues:

If the house were full of Mays and Xens, then it's no wonder a woman hasn't won Big Brother yet...

That's just my 2 cents.


The Interrogator says:

Is there anything else you would like to comment on?


Roger nods his head and says:

I kind of have the people I want to nominate in mind, but I will wait until tomorrow to cast my vote (give them at least the AM tomorrow to redeem themselves.)

Roger giggles a bit, then says:

That's all for now... ugh... Nominations... I still don't like the thought of them...


The Interrogator says:

We will talk again tomorrow.


Roger says:

Laters

Then he gets up and exits the Red Room.

Moderator

Wednesday, October 11, 2000 - 01:57 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger jets into the room and lands on the chair. With a smile he says:

Hello Interrogator.

It was quite a night! Nominations showing up a bit early was good (at least from my perspective).

Roger smiles and continues:

Xenia kicked ass in the challenge just as she predicted. That’s pretty cool. Always good to see someone who can back up what they claim.

The chat was nice. I just missed a lot because I’m not used to using it. I think a number of people really felt they needed it. IHMO that is.

Roger claps his hands and says:

Feeling good with the game. hope Xenia is going to be ok. Thats about all.


The Interrogator says:

We will talk again later then.


Roger sprint out the door while saying:

Have a good night/day Interrogator!

Host

Saturday, October 14, 2000 - 08:51 am Click here to edit this post
Roger saunters into the room, sits down and looks tiredly at the Interrogator. He says with a big sigh:

Well there are two topics I would like to talk about during Red Room:

First is Arreal. I hate to see her walk. She is quite a person—at least in the game. Arreal, myself, the others should all be living proof of how good this game really is. Maybe it’s not for everyone—I don’t know. I do know that there are people out there who would get so much out of it!! I feel really baldy about how she feels—I hope that I didn’t cause that in any way, although feel so very bad. Like I said, if you could only realize how real it can be!!!

Next is Tali/Gail - In looking at the rules, I don’t see where she can’t play. There was no clause of “no employee, family member….can’t participate” included. Like you said, she probably could use a little fun associated with the site!! And in looking at it, I can’t se where she has an advantage by being a moderator once in here!! If anyone gives her that power, it is by there own doing…much like someone might pay attention to an elder more, or a good looking woman, or a signer. Remembering that moderators take a certain responsibility for knowing they may get reactions!! Hehe

I’m being myself, getting some amazing things happening within me, and just because of the way I am, I still want to win!!

Interrogator: If there's nothing further Roger, we'll talk again soon.

Roger smiles, and exits the room.

Host

Monday, October 16, 2000 - 08:10 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger enters the room, smiles and takes a seat:

Host (filling in for Interrogator),

Living up to the suggested RR visit of 1 each day. Don’t want to burden your busy day as having both duties, as things are going well for me….very well.

I don’t know how strongly I can say to you how amazing it is to be in the middle of this game. I hope that you and admin can come to realize what a great thingthis is. It’s beyond words. And while you're at it, let me know how many times I need to say it before you come to believe it—and I’ll give you at least that many reminders!

Thanks for all your work, the work of the Hosts helping you, the Interrogator, and the folks out there taking part in their own way. I admit I don’t think them often, as I get into this so much. When I do think of them, I hope they are enjoying it, and I hope they are looking forward to thinking of signing up if you are so kind to have another (did I mention I hope you do!!??).

The greatest of rewards usually require the greatest of risks. As always, I’d appreciate it if you could let me know you got this.

Have a good one.

Roger stands up and leaves the room.

Host

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 05:12 am Click here to edit this post
Roger enters the room on Oct.16 and takes a seat:

Host,

In the event Interrogator is back, please forward this to him. Well, Tali/Gailis gone-I look forward getting to interact with Gail when I get out. She said you would give me her email address once I get out (I think she will verify that), or you can give her mine.

Had a great conversation with Xenia. Wish she didn't have the other stuff going on in real life right now-might increase the chances of her getting into the game more. I see her as someone that could contribute and get sometime more out.

Nominations-you had a discussion topic about it, so my thoughts are there to look at. When it comes to this Zeb and I have the same outlook. Nothing personal, and it's part of the game. Interesting reward. IMHO, the key is to figure out what we most want to know about. Way too many to go over everything! Lol

Please consider giving us the layout of the site before we go in. It would be good to get 10 minutes of reading in, as opposed to 5 of learning where something is at, and 5 of reading. (by BG name, by room, by topic, like RR, late night convos, etc)

I suggested to Gail that if there are things you are wondering about fixing, or wondering how we are feeling, see of you can ask us questions is RR to get your information. It seems most of us are pretty free in our posts to give you most of it. Although that is a lot of posts to read!! Just ask-I'm very confident we will give you whatever information you want.

Did I mention you should run this a few more times so others can get the experience???? LOL

Have a good one Host! Let us know when you want these to go at Interrogator, and as always, please let me know you got this.

Roger exits the room.

Moderator

Saturday, October 21, 2000 - 07:21 am Click here to edit this post
Roger jets into the room and lands in the chair. He says:

Hello Interrogator,


The Interrogator says:

Good Morning. Let's discuss this evenings events.


Roger chuckles and says:

It’s been quite a day and evening.

Xenia and Zeb were banished tonight. This leaves 6 Luke, May, Vyk, Moon, myself, and Arreal.


Roger pauses a moment and says:

A bit different than how BB cam out toward the end. We are still at 50/50 male/female.


The Interrogator interrupts asking:

What do you think that says about The Game, compared to Big Brother, and the participants?


Roger blinks a couple of times then says:

I don’t know if there is something different about the game, or just something different about the women in our game being better than the females of the other games! I find myself in very fine company at this point in the game. The competition grows stronger with fewer people at least in terms nominations! I noticed more folks used competition as reasoning for who they nominated.


The Interrogator asks:

Is there anything you would like to say about the two banishees?


Roger nods his head and says:

Zeb left a big whole in the hearts of Vyk and Moon especially. It seems the rest of us miss him too.

Xenia left a hole in those that looked to learn more about her and her thoughts. I count myself as one of those people.


The Interrogator asks:

Is there anything else you would like to say?

Roger smiles and says:

Next week is the last nominations ... I wonder who will approach it as which 3 to nominate, or which 2 not to nominate??

Will we become closer, or grow further apart? I would pick growing closer.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Roger rockets to his feet. As he heads out the door he blurts out:

Later Interrogator!

Moderator

Saturday, October 21, 2000 - 03:00 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger Ramjet rockets into the Red Room and sits facing the screen. He says:

Interrogator


The Interrogator replies:

Ramjet. Were the banishments a surpsise, or expected?


Roger blurts out:

In respects of surprise - yes, and no.

Xenia provided the first wave of artillery by saying Zeb may well have questionable tendencies toward women. Zeb, not without his own stockpile of ammunition had lots to say to and about Xenia. This ends up being a distraction for others.

Zeb also provides information on life issues such as finances, and off the wall topics in the discussion area.

Xenia tended to hang in the background more, picking and choosing her times to interact.

Luke and I were the other 2 up for banishment---we are both much different than Zeb and Xenia, so it seemed anything was possible (at least as far as I was concerned). We all have supporters and not-so-supportive people out there.


The Interrogator coldly says:

So your answer would be a definite ....


Roger gulps and says:

Ummmmmmm.....No, it was not a surprise.


The Interrogator says:

What do you think their removal means for the game?


Roger pauses for a moment to cool his jets and think. Then he says:

First, just by reducing the numbers, I think it means the remaining 6 will bond more over the next week.

Next, I think it means there won't be as many verbal assaults between us BGs. There still seems to be a bit of a concern on Vyk's part about Arreal.

Third, there may be more of a grieving period for Moon and Vyk for Zeb's "passing". Both had gotten pretty close to Zeb.

Fourth, Zeb was in here for much the same reason as me-to win. He had a straight forward approach to the game, reminding BGs that it is, after all, just a game. Some may get a bit deeper into it without that reminder from Zeb.


The Interrogator says:

If there is nothing else, we will talk again later.


Roger springs out of the chair and heads out of the room shouting:

Have a day!

Moderator

Sunday, October 22, 2000 - 03:55 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger walks into the Red Room and slumps into the chair. he looks at the screen and says:

Hello Interrogator,


The Interrogator says;

Good afternoon Board Guest.

As you know by now, ArReal decided to quit The Game last night. Was it a surprise to you? What are your thoughts and/or feelings about it?


Roger shrugs his shoulders and says:

I think my thoughts and feelings about it are contained in some posts as discussion with the other BGs, in a post to Host asking about why, and in my Internet Cam post.


The Interrogator coldly replies:

Then is your chance to summarize them for the viewers.


Roger blinks, swallows hard, and says:

Summarizing those, was I surprised? MOST DEFINITELY!

My thoughts/feelings center around wanting to know why-the circumstances of the situation. Without knowing that, seems to be hard to form an opinion. If her computer quit/not working well enough to play and couldn't get access to another then I'd feel a lot differently than if she got into a big war with you or Host (not saying I think that happened, just giving examples of situations that would provide different reasons for quitting).

I miss having her be part of the game-part of the interactions that went on. I hope Kearie is ok.


The Interrogator says:

Is there anything else you would like to say?


Roger nods his head and says:

Interrogator, can the information as to why she left the house be shared with the remaining BGs?

And in case you were thinking about asking the following question, I'll go ahead and answer now: If I could be the only one to know the circumstances or her leaving (meaning I'm told, yet can't tell the rest), I would NOT want to be told. It's all of us, or none of us, as far as how I look at it.


The Interrogator says:

I will pass your request on to the Host. You may want to email it to her as well.


Roger breathes a sigh of relief and says:

Have a good day Interrogator!


He then springs out of the chair, and rockets out of the room.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2000 - 08:04 am Click here to edit this post
Roger Ramjet bursts into the room and sets down in the chair. He looks at the screen and says:

Hello Interrogator,


The Interrogator says:

Good Morning. Is there anything you would like to talk about?


Roger grins and says:

Quite a time tonight, a little of everything from sex in the kitchen to some very profound thoughts and more importantly feelings form us BGs. I predicted we would become closer as our numbers dwindled. It will be interesting to see what happens with the final 3 from Friday evening to the time the winner is announced.

Can we please have Host instead of Julie Chen for that final situation?? Lol :)


The Interrogator says:

Nominations are impending. Any thoughts on them?


Roger sighs and says:

Nominations are coming up for me tomorrow night because I can’t predict what work will bring me Wednesday morning and afternoon. I plan on approaching them the same way as I have before as a competition without it being personal.

It’s the only way to do it, 1) if you want to win, and 2) if you want to look at yourself in the morning.

People out there just can’t know what it’s like inside! One could go with the approach of wanting to win, and not get close to anyone just be a competitor without getting to know anyone. I feel while it would be mentally easier, you wouldn’t last very long.

You could go with deciding everything by how you fell about people, although if the people ever realized what you were doing, you’d not be long for this house.

So, for anyone that tries this out if they have another, (Hey HOST, did I mention you should do at few more!!), I challenge you to go at both approaches full speed to look at it as a game (a game to be won) and also as a chance to get to know someone better than you thought was possible by computer---and to allow them to get to know you in the same way.

I can promise you it’s something you won’t soon forget---if ever.


The Interrogator says:

Is there anything else you would like to say?


Roger nods and says:

I don’t envy the folks out there having to choose which two get banished. I can tell you that all of these people in here are pretty amazing humans.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all we will talk again later.


Roger smiles and says:

Good night Interrogator have a good one.

Roger rockets out of the room.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2000 - 08:08 am Click here to edit this post
Roger jets into the Red Room and lands in the chair. He smiles and says:

Hi Interrogator.


The Interrogator says:

Good Evening Board Guest. You experienced the 15 minute chat with Zebulon. Give me your thoughts and impressions from it.


Roger blinks and says:

The 15 minute chat .... well I enjoyed it!

Zeb provided information in what
seemed like a very objective mater of fact manner. Pretty much what Zeb/Tukuul has shown us all along. I thought it was well run, and folks did great at just being on the side lines. I want to acknowledge all the folks over the various chats we've had. People have been great. It sure could have been a lot worse! The chat where people were invited to join in .... lots of folks did, and that shows support/interest of some level.

Almost without exception, when it's been just us, that's the way it's worked.

Fly a banner for me over their heads thanking them for their courtesy.


The Interrogator says:

Is there anything else you would like to say? Maybe to or about Zebulon?


Roger ponders the question for a moment then says:

He serves as a great reminder that it is our own posters - the folks we posted with during BB that are deciding/judging about us. I am more than satisfied with this! Who better for the task?


The Interrogator says:

If that is all we will talk again later.


Roger smiles and says:

See you next time.

He leaps from the chair and streaks (not literally) out of the room.

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Thursday, October 26, 2000 - 06:30 am Click here to edit this post
Roger rockets into the Red Room and crash lands in the chair. He mumbles:

Hello Interrogator.


The Interrogator says:

Is there anything in particular you would like to share with us?


Roger shrugs his shoulders and says:

In case you haven’t heard or seen, please see my 1:46 am post in living room for my meeting with you tonight. It just started out being one of my typical late night quick thought sessions with myself. It got a bit deeper, and at the end seemed appropriate to say to you I just did it there.


The Interrogator says coldly:

So, in other words you have nothing to say, correct?


Roger gulps and says:

Ummmmm ... thats right. Oh wait.

You should play this sometime.


You hear a low cough from behind the screen. The Interrogator says:

If that is all we will talk again later. Hopefully you can have something of substance to talk about then.


Roger blinks and says:

Have a good one!

Roger leaps to his feet and blasts out of the room.


You think you hear a light cough and some mumbling behind the screen.

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Friday, October 27, 2000 - 03:46 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger blasts into the room and flares out for a landing in the chair.


The Interrogator says:

Good morning Board Guest.

Yes, it is banishment time again. On the morn of a banishment date where
everyone is up for nomination there is only one question to ask. How do
you feel about it?


Roger pouts and says:

I have mixed emotions about it. I have loved the game that it is from the first day. From that respect I like the progression it's making...every good game has a great ending. For that I'm excited. :)

On the flip side of it being the game, I have been/am enjoying getting to know May, Vyk, Luke, and Moon so well. That will come to an end (of sorts) upon banishment. There will be 3 left, an dynamics will change (as well as the ability for the 5 of us to interact!). So in that respect, I will not want to leave the house...or have anyone else leave. :(

It has been the game, though, that has allowed us this opportunity. I will be sad when the names are announced, although I admit I want to stay in, for the chance to win the game. Like most complex situations, there are mixed feelings with any given moment where change takes place---especially when it's change concerning people.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Roger nods and says:

Have a good day!

Roger jets out of the room.

Moderator

Saturday, October 28, 2000 - 01:40 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger zips into the room and lands on the chair. He says:

Hello Interrogator.


The Interrogator says:

Good Afternoon Board Guest.

As you know from the short chat session, a group of people decided to cheat and corrupted the voting process over banishment. The votes have been thrown out in order to be fair, and a new method of voting instituted. Some have claimed, right or wrong, that this is not the first instance of tampering, and at least 1 other BG has suffered because of it.

So, what is YOUR take on this whole situation?

How would you feel if a group of people were tampering with the vote to banish you? OR to keep you in?


Roger sighs and says:

My take on the situation is that I don't have near enough information to have a take.

I don't know what typically happens as far as voting, what all happened this time, etc. Don't know the patterns, the timing, just about anything. So for me to sit here and say I know what happened would be ridiculous. I'm going by what Host and you are saying. For the game to work correctly, I have to trust you...it's that simple. And I do trust you.

I've already made a few statements in chat, and more yet after getting back to the house. I feel bad...I feel angry...I feel it's wrong...I feel that it sucks...I feel it's unfair...I feel it's cheating for anyone to tamper with the voting, without regard to who it favors and who it screws over. Don't know how much more clear I can be on that.

I again thank all those people who have played by the rules---placing your one vote for who you want out based on your own reasons---I include those folks that have voted me out. It's the way they feel and they are allowed their opinion the same as everyone else is allowed theirs. That's' the way the game was set up-to allow everyone to state their opinion through the process of voting. I greatly respect all of you that have followed that, as well as appreciating you having enough interest to form an opinion. It shows you have something other than indifference.


The Interrogator coldly asks:

What would you like to say to those who have tampered with the vote?


Roger shakes his head and replies:

Now, to those of you that screwed with the vote ---- I don't agree with your actions, I don't believe in playing the game like that, I don't respect what it all means. That includes anyone who did it for my benefit! I have no desire to win if it's not a win based on following the rules.

Right
now, I don't have a clue who you are, so I'm not going to accuse anyone. Although if I find out who it was, I'd be interested in hearing from you why you thought it was the right way to go. I'm up for a discussion on gamesmanship.

Without respect for the game, for the rules, there can be not respect for the players ... all the players. If it's an issue of someone out there thinking someone is in the game through cheating, there are a number of ways of getting that dealt with .... adding additional cheating isn't the correct fix, in my book. (and apparently the books of most others). If you did it just to ness with things, the same message about cheating applies .... it doesn't do anyone any good!!!

Guess I can get off the soap boxes now.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all we will talk again later.


Roger smiles and says:

Later Interrogator


Roger blasts out of the room.

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Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 10:49 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger zips into the Red Room and lands on the chair. He looks at the screen and says:

Hi Interrogator.


The Interrogator says:

You have entered the last leg of your sojourn. How does it feel to be one of the final 3?


Roger's brow furrows as he ponders the questions. He replies:

It feels good in a couple of respects.

First is that from a game standpoint, it's nice to be at least in a position to win-and to win, you have to be one of the remaining 3.

Second, it feels good because it's that much longer in here to get this interaction that is unique to this house. May and Vyk, just like the other folks, are great people in my book.

Third, it feels a little awkward. We just lost two amazing people yesterday - Moon and Luke. I admit it blows me away that people want to see me here still when there are these amazing people all around me. I was sure that I had as good of chance as leaving as anyone else. I certainly don't feel I'm any more special or better than any of the folks that have graced this house ... Xenia, Zeb, Mantastic, Arreal, Moon, Luke, Tali all had some great qualities as people. From that perspective it's amazing I'm still here --- at least how I feel about myself and the others.

From an emotional standpoint I feel extremely honored. It goes back to that "deserving" think. Since I don't know what caused people to vote the way they did, I'm still in the dark about why I deserve to be here at this point.....being here is certainly in the control of the voters. No question I feel appreciative of their support, and as I said earlier, the support that others have given to the other BGs --- they all are worthy in my opinion.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all we might talk again later.


Roger smiles and says:

Thanks for all of your time in this Gator. Guess I'll be "seeing" you one way or another tomorrow evening!


Roger lifts on and blasts out of the room.