Guruchaz

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Monday, January 15, 2001 - 09:01 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz struts into the Red Room and sits down.

The Interrogator says:

Good Morning Gamer.

Your first Red Room assignment is to tell me about your first impressions of all the other players, as well as the game itself.


Guruchaz rolls his eyes and says:

I've been locked in a loony bin. I feel one of them will try to eat my flesh soon and I already caught one person wearing my shoe as a hat.


After a minutes silence the Interogator says:

Is there anything else you would like to say?


Guruchaz makes a face and says:

Well, I hope I don't get too long-winded here.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all we will talk again later.


Guruchaz gets up to leave. As he reaches the door he pauses and says:

Game II rohs! I ly it aloh!! uh huh huh

Interrogator

Tuesday, January 16, 2001 - 03:52 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz moseys into the Red Room and sits staring at the ceiling. After a moment he says:

Yo Gatuh huh huh!


The Interrogator says:

Good Morning Gamers.

You have now been involved in "The Game" for a couple of days. You have had the opportunity to experience various aspects of interaction. Here are some questions for you.

You had, and passed, your first challenge. What are your thoughts on it? On working together to solve a problem? On the prize?


Guruchaz makes some strange faces and says:

Yes, I've definitely been locked up with some straight jacket material here. I just caught a few individuals now trying to wear my pants on their heads and chanting some gibberish about slippery kinkajous and the relative theory of how they expand when they eat steel balls or something like that. I'm sorry but I just find that offensive. It's like "oh my gawwwd. like you know like oh my gawwwwwd. It's like so gross."

I'm glad I'm here to keep their sanity in check. uh huh huh


The Interrogator coldly says:

The first question is; You had, and passed, your first challenge. What are your thoughts on it? On working together to solve a problem? On the prize?


Guruchaz blinks a few times and says:

Ummm....oops.

I really enjoyed collaborating on the first puzzle. It was fun trying to personally find that one clue that you can contribute to the group. Then, to converse with the group and formulate the big picture just serves to add more interest to this whole experience. There are a few people in there I really didn't know much about that I find more interesting now and that's not limited to those who joined in on the puzzle.


The Interrogator says:

What do you think of the chatroom, and the way it is used to allow you to interact "publicly"?


Guruchaz twiddles his thumbs and says:

I think the chatroom allows an extended and highly welcomed option for all of us and those outside. It gives them a chance to see what we're talking about and it gives me a chance to download mIRC scripts and have fun. huh!

Actually, I've had some good conversations with various people and think they will become more in-depth as people become brave enough to talk to me. Call it a test within a test, if you will.

I spent most all of Monday here and had a good time in chat. I couldn't believe I spent most of my time in there and it flew fast, so I suppose I was having fun and it seemed everyone else was too. I just flow with the "jo", Moe and whatever happens, happens.


The Interrogator says:

A hypothetical: Through some quirk of fate you have to nominate someone NOW, base don the last few days of interaction. Who would you nominate and why?


Guruchaz makes some more faces and says:

Cammie and OI, but I may hold off on OI. The reason is simple. They are hardly ever here compared to anyone else.

Cammie got in the game and disappeared immediately. I haven't seen her even pop on for a sec.

I gave OI a verbal prod yesterday and expected the response. Like I told someone else, sometimes a good prod gets us all off our butts and in the game. At least, I think it will considering OI. If I don't choose OI, then I'm not sure who I would choose. That's something to assess in the next day and a half.


The Interrogator says:

Is there anything else you would like to say?


Guruchaz leaps to his feet and prances around the chair making hand gesture. He says:

I want to send a shout out to all the homies, especially Tukuul Zeb who is probably out there bashing us all and getting paid for it.

I would like an extra straight jacket. You never know when things might get calm and I will have to use this.

uh huh huh


The Interrogator says:

If that is all we will talk again later.


Guruchaz heads for the door and shouts:

I think I'll visit you again in a bit to get my daily chime in. Latuh Gatuh!

Interrogator

Wednesday, January 17, 2001 - 06:29 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz saunters into the room and sits down. He looks at the screen and says:

Hi Interrogator.


The Interrogator says:

It is nomination day. Have you decide don who you want to nominate?


Guruchaz makes a face and says:

I have some thoughts I want to share first.

First, I'm in here to have a good time and, despite what others may assume, to slowly get to know what the others are all about and who they are.

Yesterday, during the mystery challenge, I spent most of the day going over the information and chatting with Spam and E forming solutions and questions. Again, I was having a good time.

We had decided that E should post the final answer since he lead us on the right track about the spelling of Gibraltar, but he had gone home to eat. We had previously discussed questions to post and agreed upon them but nobody posted any. I went in and posted two questions (one sarcastic and one serious) and when I came back into chat, all i see is "is that ok with you Gu?" I had to leave and didn't have but a sec to answer Spam's question. Again, I said "let's wait for E to get here. brb" or something close to that and I went to go eat.

I come back from eating 30 minutes later and find everyone fuming because I had made two posts. At first, I couldn't understand what I did to piss everyone off since I wasn't at the computer for 30 minutes. I was having a great time and we were on the right track and some people got all bend out of shape on such a small issue, especially New. The point is that everyone had questions to post for over an hour, but didn't. I posted and people whined. The fact of the matter is that we won the challenge in 7 out of 15 posts (counting the sarcastic question). What was left to stay bent out of shape over?

Imagine going about your day and feeling great and when you get home, you have people shouting in your face and all pissed off at you and you're trying to figure out why. That's how I felt yesterday. Things were smoothed over and explained in chat and it was over. Or so I thought.

I get on this morning and New is still complaining about how unorganized things are. I couldn't fathom the need for this. I actually didn't see a problem and felt we did great with the puzzle yesterday. Yet, there are those who like to dwell on meticulous issues or whatever.

People say I complain. My complaints are in fun! New's complaint was completely overescalated and unnecessary. If anyone ruined the fun of the challenge yesterday (even after winning) is was New with his moaning because things aren't conformed just the way he wants them.

Until this morning, I wanted to talk with him more and get to know him more but he always was sparse in any conversation and never stuck around long and I'm not talking just with myself but with everyone.

Yes, I confronted the issue this morning but not directly at New. I could tell he was on the defensive though after my first post which was not directed specifically at him and even told him so. He continued to complain. He is a true complainer.

That is why I have chosen to nominate him for banishment. uh huh huh


The Interrogator says:

So your 2 nominations for banishment are...?


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

My nominations are: Newamush and Cammie.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz scratches himself and says:

It would just blow away with the ceiling fan turned on high.

Until next time, Gator.


He gets up and shuffles out the door.

Interrogator

Friday, January 19, 2001 - 07:23 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz is summoned into the Red Room by the Interrogator. He rushes in, and cartwheels into the chair.


The Interrogator clears his throat and says:

Good Morning Gamer.

Since there wasn't a lot of serious discussion on this question in chat last night it has been decided to throw it back at you, individually, today to see if we can get your thoughts on it.

There has been a lot of talk comparing Game 1 and Game 2.

The Players in Game 1 seemed to take themselves and the Game TOO seriously at times. In the view of many people the opposite has been happening here. The players seem to lack seriousness, and instead of giving answers to questions, or even interacting normally, they joke around. (Yes, kidding around is an integral part of interacting, but sometimes so is giving a serious and honest answer.) This was evidenced last night during several questions that were asked, including this one. What do you think?

Is this true? False? Both? Why do you feel that way?


Guruchaz clears his throat and says:

Well, first of all, everyone is talking about so many different things at once in chat so questions get missed and have to be repeatedly asked. I've noticed that a couple of times. You get an answer to something 30 seconds later that already scrolled up the screen. It should make for some creatively amusing reading if it's being logged at all.

The REAL difference between this game and Game I is the fact that the players in Game I didn't know what to expect and didn't really know what they were getting into. They created their own environment. 80-90% of the players in this game viewed Game I and sort of knew what to expect. Most of the discussions and game areas are a complete mimic of Game I. You'd think with the intelligent group of people we have in there that we could come up with our own ideas instead of freeloading off Game I ideas.

I may try some things out in the coming days. I came into the game to do what I do, have fun, and get to know people (yes, despite popular belief). For me, it's true. I've been joking around and being me. Stay tuned...


The Interrogator says:

It is also interesting to note that the players feel people are not interested in watching/participating. Do you think this lack of seriousness could be one of the reasons?


Guruchaz makes a face and says:

No. I've seen many serious conversations but you have to look for them. This is the first week and I would expect more to come out in week two and three as everyone gets comfortable with each other. Frankly, I don't understand why some of the players are worrying. That's probably changing the game more than all the shenanigans.

Well, I'm off to all serious and stuff like Dick Cavett in a clown costume.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz leaps to his feet and shouts:


Latuh Gatuh huh huh!

Interrogator

Friday, January 19, 2001 - 06:14 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz walks into the Red Room and sits down. He looks at the screen and says:

I just wanted to drop and and say something. I have my serious mode on.


The Interrogator says:

Go on.


Guruchaz organizes his thoughts for a moment and then says:

Today, I had some outside (non-game) things happen that wasn't pleasant.

I'm not going into detail about it because nobody outside wants to hear about time factors in game participation. They just want posts on the boards and logged chat times. It truly takes a lot more time to be involved inside the game than to pop by and check the boards on the outside. I hear some say we aren't posting enough, but it truly takes a long time to answer all the topics in the discussion forum. The list is now growing a mile long and every poster of a topic is begging for answers. Personally, I couldn't care less if anyone answered my topics.

Today, I just blew through it all. Tomorrow may be a different story.

I'm sure there are a few out there bitching about it and possibly bitching about people bitching but I don't give a damn. You don't get the full picture until you are in here and not all of us are retired.

With that said, I plan on participating as much as I can. I'll leave it at that. Stay tuned...


The Interrogator says:

Since you dropped in, I do have a question for you. It was submitted by one of our loyal viewers.

Who do you think is your biggest rival, or rivals, in The Game?


Guruchaz makes a face and says:

After thinking about this, I would have to say Juju. I think Juju keeps up well with everything going on and puts people in their place when they need to be. She's funny, creative, witty, and isn't afraid to point out flaws in people's thinking. A few more lessons and she'll be just like me. uh huh huh

For someone who lurked on the boards and didn't want to show her face during Game I, I think she's added a lot to the TVCH after her magical appearance. Lurkers out there should take note. Don't be afraid to get into the game because you could really wind up in The Game.


The Interrogator says:

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


Guruchaz nods his head and moves towards the door. On his way out you here him say:

Oh no, my serious switch is stuck in the middle!

Interrogator

Saturday, January 20, 2001 - 12:33 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz walks into the Red Room and sits down facing the screen.


The Interrogator says:

Good Morning Gamer.

Things have changed a bit in the last few days. Nominations were posted, feelings over them surfaced. Then, Cammie withdrew for health reasons, and Joni was inserted. The nominations were wiped clean, and the whole process will restart in a few days. Have these things changed the dynamic of the group, and the game, for you?


Guruchaz takes a deep breath, exhales and says:

I didn't have a problem with Cammie being replaced, for obvious reason. I just wished it had been immediately following notification.

I think everyone outside had a basis for their voting before players were switched around and now it seems that the slate has been wiped clean and everything (inside and out) starts over from scratch. It's no secret that some of us have tried to be here as much as possible to interact to the point it's becoming stressful on our normal daily lives. Adding more days to that didn't seem pleasant at first, but it's not the end of the world. We'll cope, we'll deal, and just have to see what happens.


The Interrogator says:

How has it affected your strategy for winning (and would you mind sharing taht strategy with the viewers)?


Guruchaz makes a face and says:

I honestly have no strategy.

I didn't sit down and set goals for winning this game. Some people think I'm nuts, others may think I'm getting soft hearted (that wasn't a crime the last time I looked). I still deal with situations in my own way and the only difference is that I've probably developed a little more respect for these people's lives. Like I said, I'm here to have fun and be me.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz springs to his feet and heads for the door. On the way out he says:

Latuh Gatuh

Interrogator

Saturday, January 20, 2001 - 04:47 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz waltzes into the Red Room and leaps into the chair.


The Interrogator says:

We have dipped into the viewer mailbag to see what they would like to know. The general consensus seems to be that they would like to know a little more about who you are and your views on different things. With that in mind, a sampling of questions have been selected to be passed on to you.


Guruchaz makes some faces at the screen.


The Interrogator continues:

Mrs. Cravitz from Salem Mass asks: "I would like to know who had the most influence in their lives and how that person influenced them."


Guruchaz boggles at the concept and says:

That's a tough call. I was close to my grandfather up until he passed away when I was in high school. He always had fun, tought me things, and was very easy to talk to. After he died, that disappeared and there hasn't been anyone like him since meeting Tonia. Now, Tonia seems to fill in a lot of the blanks but there's something about one on one male relationships that guys need growing up.


The Interrogator says:

George Dubyah Bushnell of Armadillo Tx writes: "if you could ask ONE question to the new, fully legitimate President of The United States, what would it be?"


Guruchaz chortles with glee and says:

When you're back in town, would you care to swing by the house for dinner? uh huh huh


The Interrogator says:

Soleil Moonbeam Fried from Wallawalla Washinton asks: If each one could speak to a famous person, living or dead, who would they choose? And what would you first question be?

I would speak to Albert Einstein. My question would be, "Could you please add your input to Elitist's Relativity thread? It needs saving. uh huh huh


The Interrogator says:

Ima Crankovitch from Springfield ** asks: "Would the players like the viewers to lessen the name changing in chat - what do they think about this?"

Personally, I think it's funny. I don't mind it.


The Interrogator checks his notes and says:

One last question, this from a Reggie Fillbin, from NY NY, who asks: "Imagine you were a finalist in a contest paying a million dollars to whoever did the most good in the coming year - as judged by a panel of certified philanthropists. If the rules allowed you to spend no more time and money than you could comfortably afford, what would you do?


Guruchaz thinks for a moment and says:

Create a "Keep Napster Free" Coalition and promote a new form of information sharing: "E-Therapy" for those who can't afford the hourly costs of a psychotherapist. I would call it Shrinkster. Type your problem in the search engine and search other's drives for informative text on everything from managing grief to anger to phobias to depression to complexs to elitist behavior to proper messageboard etiquette.


The Interrogator says:

That will be all for now.


Guruchaz gets up and backflips out of the room.

Interrogator

Sunday, January 21, 2001 - 01:53 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz wanders into the red Room and sits down. He says:

Hi Gatuh.


The Interrogator says:

It is Nomination time. Who are your choices, and what are the reasons?


Guruchaz grins and says:

I'm keeping this one short and sweet (Nutrasweet). My nominations this week are for:

Newamush: Same reasons as last nomination plus I don't think he has it in his character to change his opinions toward anyone. "The Truth About Gay Lifestyles" is about as informative as he has been. Otherwise, he's just another in-house puzzle solver.

Joni: She has great narrative but no substance. She just kind bops around willy nilly and doesn't add much.


The Iterrogattor says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz rushes out the door while shouting:

Be Kuu!

Interrogator

Monday, January 22, 2001 - 07:40 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz wanders into the Red Room after GroupChat. He looks at the screen and says:

Hi Gatuh,


The Interrogator says:

Is there anything in particular that you would like to talk about?


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

We just got the news that E, M, Joni, and New are up for banishment. I can't hide my nominations so it's obvious which two out of the four I would prefer to stay in here.

I haven't really had a chance to talk to Joni but I suppose I haven't made that big of an effort either. My mistake, but I don't see much common ground there. I also feel I bombarded New pretty bad and any possible conversation with him. My own doing.

However, I feel like I relate better to both E and M and I certainly enjoy talking to them. Both have their own wisdom and a sense of humor. I just wanted to throw that out there.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz leaves saying:

Talk to y'all latuh.

Interrogator

Thursday, January 25, 2001 - 06:24 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz ambles into the Red Room sipping on a coffee. He looks at the screen and says:

G'day Gatuh!


The Interrogator says:

Good Morning. Is there anything in particular that you owuld like to discuss?


Guruchaz slurps some coffee then says:

I had a great conversation yesterday with MissLibra and today with both Ocean and E. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from Ocean but our talk was smooth sailing. (ba boom ching) When I was talking to MissLibra and E, I told them that there were 5 people that I felt comfortable talking to in the house: Merlin, E, ML, AZ, and OI

I need to make a correction. There are 6. I didn't mean to leave Juju out. I'm so used to Juju following behind me cleaning up my messes and joining in the antics. lol! I definitely want chat time with her too.

I'm going to make an effort to talk to everyone, including Spam, this week. We'll have to see how that conversation goes because I get mixed vibes from her. If anyone wants to do a Celebrity Deathmatch review then this might be your chance if things get out of hand. LOL! My guess is that she'll provoke something for attention and I'll have to accommodate her. I'm willing to give her the benefit of a doubt though.


The Interrogator says:

What is your take on banishment night?


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

As far as banishment goes, I hated to see Joni's stay here so short-lived because she was sweet and could definitely hold her wine.

Yes, Joni, I nominated you and I know that sucks but you left your mark in Game II.

Newamuch loved his puzzles and added his perspective to the Lifestyles thread. I pretty much ripped the welcome mat out from under his feet at an early stage, but I find it hard to believe that a person with the resolve he says he has would never come back to this site and get to know other people. Could it be another test? I suppose not. Just another "Guuf" on my part.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz leaps to his feet, spilling coffee on himself. He runs out of the Red Room screaming:

Fug! Fug! It burn a loh! I no loy it!

Interrogator

Saturday, January 27, 2001 - 10:03 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz ambles into the Red Room and plops down into the chair.


The Interrogator says:

Good morning.

Interesting debate that didn't take place last night. I have a few questions for you which arise from it.

First, why do you think a compromise wasn't able to be reached?


Guruchaz makes a face and says:

Because most of us are stubborn.


The Interrogator says:

Considering the headaches that Hostess1 was given by some players over the issue of Cammie leaving and Joni entering, players who seemed to feel she wasn't trying to go by consesnus or compromise, do you think it is hypocritical of those same people to refuse to compromise last night?


Guruchaz boggles and says:

I didn't mind Joni coming in and I didn't mind Spam going twice so I'm not part of "some people". However, I guess those who expressed their views as stated in the above question would be considered hypocritical.


The Interrogator says:

What do you think of the free for all chats, like last night after the abortive debate, where all the viewers are allowed to chime in?


guruchaz shrugs his shoulders and says:

It was like an open house during the taping of Big Brother. The chat was enjoyable but shouldn't happen like that on a regular basis. It defeats the purpose of isolation.


The Interrogator says:

Do you prefer the old Guruchaz, kinder-gentler Guruchaz, or kung fu grip Guruchaz?


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

I AM GuruChaz so I like all of them, but most women prefer the blowup GuruChaz. uh huh huh


The Interrogator says:

Speaking of free for alls, I have some "get to know you" questions.

What other language(s) do you speak, and how did you learn it (from your parents, grandparents, travel, school)?


Guruchaz says:

I speak English and Gu and have taken Latin and Spanish in high school and college.


The Interrogator says:

What other countries have you travelled to?


Guruchaz grins and says:

Mexican border cities. I'm going to Greece for honeymoon in June and excited about that.


The Interrogator says:

What country would you like to travel to?


Guruchaz ponders for a moment and says:

Ireland/Scotland area


The Interrogator says:

If given the choice, what period of history or time period would you choose to live in? (You cannot cop out and choose the present time)


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

I would seriously want to live in the future, maybe like the year 4000 where we may actually have all the high tech gadgets and interstellar technologies as depicted on TV and in the movies.


The Interrogator says:

If you were to suffocate one player (currently in the game) with a bag until they pass out, who would it be? Would you use paper or plastic?


Guruchaz cackles with glee and says:

Spam.

Plastic.

Save our trees and our sanity.


The Interrogator says:

If you discovered that your closest friend at work had for years forged records and stolen from the company, what would you do?


Guruchaz shrugs his shoulders and says:

Spank his hand and tell him that's a "no no".


The Interrogator says:

If permanent world peace could be gained by obliterating one country, would you be willing to select the country to be sacrificed? If so, which would you choose and why?


Guruchaz goes blank for a moment and then says:

No, I couldn't select a country.

As many countries as there are that have poor leaders, poor living conditions, or poor political views, there are also many innocent citizens of those countries that oppose those views but are not allowed to speak out against it for fear of their lives. Is it just to also obliterate them?

Now, when you start talking about obliterating certain leaders, I can make a list. lol!


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz tumbles out the door.

Interrogator

Saturday, January 27, 2001 - 05:04 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz bounces into the Red Room and sits down.


The Interrogator says:

Today is nomination day. Who are your choices and why?


Guruchaz smirks and says:

Today I am nominating Spam and Juju. (shocker huh?)

Basically, Spam helps keep this place in an uproar because she sticks her nose in everyone's business and thinks she knows everything. I'm just getting sick of her and I'm throwing her name out there to see who will bite her back from the outside.

As for Juju, I'm nominating her because I think she's tired of being here. Yes, she's entertaining but I also think she's bored in the ever perfect community she hails as "Our Town". That seems more noticeable over the last few days.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz saysL

That beez all, yall!

Interrogator

Monday, January 29, 2001 - 02:47 pm Click here to edit this post

guruchaz walks into the Red Room with a somber look on his face. He sits down and says:

I've been thinking.


The Interrogator says:

You have the floor.


Guruchaz naods and says:

Most of us are here behind a name, a life, a story, a reason. Some may be true, some maybe false, some may be twisted between both for one reason or another. I think the longer you interact with individuals, you eventually get a feel for who they are and what they are about. Sometimes it takes more than just randomly posting on boards in order to get an accurate picture in one's mind.

There's no secret that I've clicked with Merlin because I see him in my heart as a mentor figure, maybe even a father figure, a friend who is interested in understanding how I feel and what I'm all about. There was just something about him that caused some sort of internal emotional spark like when you realize you've come in contact with someone who makes a difference in your life.

Some of you may understand what I'm saying and some may not. You have individuals like AZ, MissLibra, and Juju who see through all the loony things I've done. You have E who I almost feel a close bond with, but I don't think he sees the same things (or believes them) right now because he is very competitive in this game. That's just something that will have to develop outside the game, if he allows it.


Guruchaz pauses for a drink of water and then continues:

Some people, like Spam and her closed minded attitude make easy targets for the "Old Guru". She says I'm not nice. Well, she's not nice either considering all the things I feel she says behind people's backs and in her hypocritical actions. Now, I ask you, exactly how many people's feelings outside does THAT hurt considering you get to read the chat logs and see her true self? Very few, I imagine and I can't wait to read them all. There's no way she can feel good about her personal actions and already has her mind made up that she might not be wanted here. My guess is that she'll be the one making the quick exit before I ever will. In fact, Neil will have to disable my account before I'm gone. Why pop in, acknowledge being a b1tch and then repeatedly annouce your departure because you dug your own proverbial grave and knew it all along? Some people will say what I just said isn't nice. I say take a poll and see who's point of view is more factual and accurate.

At least I feel good about the changes I decided to make despite her negativity towards it.

I've found out that you have two ways of changing on this messageboard and be accepted by those who already know you:

1. Meet that rare person who sees the true you and finally understands you and your reasons for change (in most cases, they are the reason you want to change anyway)

2. Join the "witness protection program" and come back as someone else


Guruchaz chuckles and says:

Sometimes, I wonder if #2 would be easier than going through all this but that's the chump's way out.

I'm sure there are people that have done that since this board began. Why? Because they didn't feel good about who they were here. It's easy cleanup. I can't guarantee how I will act around certain people on the outside. That depends on their initial reactions. All I know is that I can treat the new people with respect and not provoke senseless attacks like the "Losing A Pet" thread or like with New to make some sort of personal point. There's always been a reason behind most of my outbursts, even though sometimes misguided, if you go back and look.

Something while interacting in a centralized environment has triggered unexplained emotion, maybe even a conscience about some previous actions. If there are individuals outside that I don't know, who are similar to a choice few in here that I feel a bond with, it's not worth the risk of alienating them before I meet them by insulting their beliefs or hailing my own opinions as being always correct just for stirring up controversy or conversation.

Hopefully what I've said will be understood. As for my humor and my sarcasm, that might only change a little bit. If I walked on eggshells for everyone, I would spend more time worrying or dwelling on this issue than going with the cosmic flow of personal interaction and what fun is that?


After a moment, the Interrogator says:

Is there anything else you would like to discuss?


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

Who's up for a game of Flame Warrior?!!!!

Gotta pimp that site: http://www.winternet.com/~mikelr/flame1.html

J/K


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz waves and cartwheels out the door.

Interrogator

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - 11:18 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz staggers into the Red Room rubbing his eyes, and smelling of stale wine.


The Interrogator says:

Good morning Gamer.

It has been 12 hours since the banishments were announced, and MissLibra and Spamgirl left the game. What are your thoughts and feelings on banishment night? How do you think it will affect the dynamic of the game?


Guruchaz yawns and says:

I was sorry to see MissLibra go and think she is very funny, witty, and outspoken when she feels the passions of what she wants to get across. She's never rude unless wrongfully provoked and doesn't point the finger in several directions or make excuses. It's really getting down to the tough decisions now. Nominations isn't something I dwell on until the day comes and then I have to do some inner soul searching why to nominate someone.

As for Spam, she had some good qualities and she had some bad ones that either she saw and was ashamed of or possibly couldn't even see within herself. I'm not sure if she's able to learn anything from this experience, let alone any experiences that put her in a bad light. She should take time to evaluate what the collective views of everyone outside are who read the chat logs and followed her behavior patterns that couldn't be hidden while she was here. It's easier to hide behind anonymity than for her to face up to her actions that I'm sure she is very well aware of. If she doesn't care how she comes across then why should she expect perfect understanding from others? Why should she expect graciousness? She may be a mental giant, but she still has a lot of emotional growing up to do. Running away from everything and lashing out at people isn't going to solve her problems.

The inside will definitely be more calm where people can think and interact and not have to worry about her mood swings and random tantrums.

I'm not sure how the dynamics of the game will change until after maybe a day or two but they WILL change. Those who were getting a bit close in the beginning should hopefully get closer. Those who weren't will have a better opportunity to get closer and develop more understanding of one another. Unless induced by some outside contact from bitter individuals, any grudges or animosity should start to lighten up. Everyone will just have to stay tuned and see what happens. You never know with our group.


The Interrogator says:

if that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz makes some faces and staggers out the door.

Interrogator

Thursday, February 01, 2001 - 12:05 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz ambles into the Red Room sipping on a coffee. he sits down and says:

Hi Gatuh!

You may want to sit down for this one (or stand up or sit down or stand up or).


The Interrogator says:

You have the floor.


Guruchaz takes another sip of coffee and says:

One thing everyone must notice by now is that you never know exactly what to expect from me. I'll either enhance your threads or tear it apart. I'll either enhance a friendship or tear it apart. I'll either enhance the atmosphere or tear it apart. I think I've already expressed in previous posts how I feel about certain people in the game and so I won't beat that point to death (well, maybe a little more). Like I said in my post, some things are more important than material items.

I came into this game to stir it up and that's how I was going to come out and I wasn't going to change. What a fool I was thinking any feeling sane individual could do that. All it took was what? A little over a week, if that long? Merlin, E, AZ,and ML really caused me to think about what the TVCH is really all about. Even though I don't feel as close a connection to Juju and OI, I know they are great people with a sense of humor. It definitely makes this banishment and the final one very difficult.

I've been told off and on how well I'm going inside and such and I guess that's a good thing. We all had a blast yesterday and I enjoyed my time with Merlin, among all the other things that went on to make the day fun (especially you sexyvoice <wink wink> ) and I hope it can continue to the near end.

Now, don't mistake this as begging to stay in. In fact, I want to prove to everyone that I'm not in here to win a bunch of prizes. There are some wonderful people inside that deserve the prizes for being themselves both inside and outside of the game. They didn't come here to stir up trouble or cause controversy or indirectly hurt people. I thrived on playing with people and in some cases hurt people's feelings while sometimes trying to make a point or running it into the ground to give them a wakeup call. It was fun. It was a thrill. I am the GuruChaz and it was expected of me.

That's why I want to ask something of you all today. My request is simple and will probably be surprising to almost everyone. If some of you are hoping I will make it into the final 3, I would ask that you would reconsider. I guess 2 will be banished this time around and whether I'm part of that or not is fine. I feel there are more deserving people that should be in the final 3. There will be no hard feelings whatsoever and that's a promise. To those of you in the game who read this afterwards, I hope this serves to prove I wasn't just in there for prizes, especially to you E. I'm just sorry I couldn't take time to get to know you better before The Game.

I never in a million years felt it would feel this personal. Another lesson learned.

Now, do what I say people before I "Guru" up your threads and unravel your thoughts.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later, about nominations.


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

Latuh Gatuh! You can pick your jaw up off the floor now, or whatever that was that fell out of your mouth. uh huh huh!

He then gets up and zips out of the room.


You hear a voice say:

What did fall out of your mouth? False teeth? uh huh huh


The Interrogator says:

Quiet you!

Interrogator

Friday, February 02, 2001 - 07:19 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz stumbles into the Red Room. He takes a sip from a bottle of rum and says:

Well, it's nomination time again kiddies! I partied to hard to get do my noms here, so here they are late.


The Interrogator says:

The floor is yours, you may fall down on it, but if you throw up, you clean up.


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

Uh huh huh

I feel close to Merlin and AZ so I won't nominate them. That leaves E, OI, and Juju in the mix. Of course there's the whole immunity challenge thing. My original thinking was to nominate E and OI because I don't think they would be devastated if they didn't win any of the prizes. However, that wasn't an option since one of them would be immune. That left Juju in the mix as a backup choice and since E won immunity, that left Juju and OI.

My nominations are: Juju and OI. Nothing personal. I like them both but I'm closer to other players in the game overall and that's what I feel I need to base a decision on this time


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, you can go sleep it off.


Guruchaz burps and waves as he leaves the room.

Interrogator

Saturday, February 03, 2001 - 02:13 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz walks into the room with a coffee and donut. He sits down in front of the screen and says:

Morning Gator.


The Interrogator says:

Good morning Gamer.

I have some questions for you to mull over.

First, why did you enter The Game?


Guruchaz chuckles and says:

I entered the game just to see what it was like. It didn't seem too difficult for me to get in.


The Interrogator says:

What pre-conceived ideas did you enter the game with, and how do you think they ahve changed? (About the Game and the people in it.)


Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

I was just going to be the same Guru as I was on the outside and see what happens. I didn't expect to make a connection on a personal level and that's what unexpectedly happened after week 1. I look forward to more outside communication with Merlin and Elitist since they are both in Texas.


The Interrogator says:

Of all the players left, who is your least favourite and why?


Guruchaz grins and says:

Loaded question!

Nobody wants to be pinpointed as a least favorite and I certainly can't pin that label on anyone else left in the house because I really like them. I'll cop out on this. My least favorite has already been booted.


The Interrogator says:

Of all the players left who is your most favourite and why?


Guruchaz snaps his fingers and says:

Merlin.

I feel like I can comfortably talk to him about anything and I see a potential lifelong friendship forming.


The Interrogator says:

Now for some questions from the viewers;

Do you believe in reincarnation? If yes, do you know of any of your past lives?


Guruchaz laughs so hard coffee spits out his nose. He smirks and says:

Yes, I do. I believe powdered milk can be used over and over in several emergency situations.

No, I don't remeber any, even though I have a keen sense of GSP, my knowledge of my past powdered milk using souls are not that extensive.


The Interrogator says:

If because of intolerance you were going to miss a wonderful chance at a promotion, might you lie to hide your religious beliefs?


Guruchaz shrugs and says:

No, I would stand.


If you had to be a twin, would you prefer your twin to be of the same sex or opposite?? If you pick the same sex would it be more fun for him/her to be identical or would you not want to look like someone else??


Guruchaz blinks and says:

I would prefer to have an identical twin of the same sex. Double the trouble, double the fun!


The Interrogator says:

Rosa Parks courageously refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. If given the circumstances, would any of you do something noble, in order to prove a point?


Guruchaz smiles and says:

Sure. I'd refuse to give up my seat for a white man. uh huh huh!


The Interrogator says:

Finally, what was you favourite movie of the last year, and why?


Me, Myself, and Irene.

(ok, so it might not be my favorite but I LY IT ALOH! IT ROH!)


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Guruchaz smirks and heads out the door. He turns and says:

See you at the Banishment Party Gator! uh huh huh!

Interrogator

Sunday, February 04, 2001 - 10:10 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz stumbles into the Red Room and plops himself into the chair.


The Interrogator says:

Good morning Gamer.

The third set of banishments has come and passed. Here are some questions for you about the events of this evening.

How are you handling the results of the evening?


guruchaz makes some faces and says

Aside from ML leaving, this was the most disappointing banishment so far.


the Interrogator says:

Were you surprised by the results?


Guruchaz nods his head vigourouslyand says:

Yes, I was surprised I wasn't voted out as I had recommended since there are more deserving individuals involved in the remainder of this game.


The Interrogator says:

Were you surprised by how the banishees reacted to the results?


Guruchaz sighs and says:

Not really.

I knew Juju would be disappointed, but would take it all in stride. That's just her character.

Same for OI. It's his character to be blunt and he had a right to be concerned how people viewed him and to be upset when all 5 of us nominated him.


The Interrogator says:

Can we expect more hot tub hi-jinks?


Guruchaz chuckles and says:

I wouldn't count the hot tub hijinks out just yet. I think all of the remaining players have made the most use of it in the past. Aside from chat, it's probably been the most relaxing and open place for us to carry on a conversation when everyone feels like participating.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all, we will talk again later


Guruchaz farts, makes some faces, and tumbles out of the room with a mighty:

Uh...huh..huh.

Interrogator

Sunday, February 04, 2001 - 01:40 pm Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz walks into the Red Room with a glum expression on his face.

<Interrogator> Howdy

<GuruChaz> Howdy!

<GuruChaz> I'm glad you're here. I think I need a live RR seesion.

<GuruChaz> lol session
<GuruChaz> I don't mind if anyone pops in

* Interrogator nods.

<Interrogator> So...what is on your mind?
<Interrogator> other than hair and skin and bone ;)

<GuruChaz> I must be really taking this game to a personal level and
I just realized it about 15 min. ago.
<GuruChaz> I got to the point where I was so much counting on Merlin
being here today that I didn't expect his message that he posted
saying he wouldn't be here.
<GuruChaz> I know you don't read the posts, but he basically said he
had some things to do today and wouldn't be here until this
evening. It sounded almost like he was slowly trying to let this
experience go.

* Interrogator nods.

<GuruChaz> He said that he always makes sure he makes the bed and
things are in order before he leaves a room.

<Interrogator> It has been taxing on him I think...that is why i
teased him about creating RR's...and haven't actually done it.
<Interrogator> He is having premonitions of being voted out?

<GuruChaz> It's hard for me because I see him as a person I would
actually like to get to know in real life. Does that make sense?

<Interrogator> Yes it does.

<GuruChaz> I don't know if he will disappear or what and I'm usually
not one to worry about these things but he really means a lot.

<Interrogator> Sometimes...it is hard to NOT take stuff
personally...especially when you have a core group of people you
are hanging with online.
<Interrogator> All you can do is let him know that.

<GuruChaz> Well, I think he understands but my situation is I'm not
quite sure I understand his position or what he wants from all
this. I don't want to bug him or be a distraction in his life.

<Interrogator> Maybe he is just trying to distance himself from the
game, so if he is voted out it might hurt les..but not distancing
himself from everything.
<Interrogator> One of the reasons I am not reading the boards is to
keep a distance...it helps so things aren;t taken too personally.

* Interrogator ponders.

<GuruChaz> Could be, but I don't see him getting voted out. He
deserves to be in the top 3 more than I do. I would gladly give
him my prize if he was the one to go.

* Interrogator nods.

<GuruChaz> This is like a rare lifetime occurrance.

<Interrogator> an epiphany of sorts?

<GuruChaz> I suppose.
<GuruChaz> The thing is that I would gladly go to Houston to meet
him, but I don't want to push or anything if he isn't ready for
that. I would go in a heartbeat if he asked me.

* Interrogator nods.

*** Dillipickle has joined #groupchat

<Interrogator> Did he give you his email, or vice versa?
<Interrogator> That is one thing you could do...so once this is
over...there is some form of ocmmunication.
<Interrogator> or option

<GuruChaz> Well, we haven't talked about that yet. I'm hoping to
switch real info after the game is over, that is, if he feels the
same.

* Interrogator nods.

<Interrogator> Well...if he does vanish...I can always contact him on
your behalf and see if he would object to an email exchange.
<Interrogator> I don't think he will vanish though.
<Interrogator> He tends to get quiet, even introspective.
<Interrogator> But he doesn't seem to be the type to flee.

<GuruChaz> I don't think so either. I just saw his post and thought
the worst of it, I guess. It's nuts.

* Interrogator chuckles.


<Interrogator> naw...you are human. ;)
<GuruChaz> lol Amazing huh?

*** Dillipickle is now known as OILostSenseHumor

<Interrogator> That is one of the problems with text only talk...you
can't see their body language, hear their tone, see the eyes.

<Interrogator> heh

*** OILostSenseHumor is now known as DairyQueen

<GuruChaz> Hi Dilli
<GuruChaz> OI will chill out eventually

*** DairyQueen is now known as HiGuguBaby

* Interrogator nods.

*** HiGuguBaby is now known as DairyQueen

<Interrogator> To quote you: It is just how he deals with it.

<GuruChaz> lol
<GuruChaz> yes

<Interrogator> everyone handles stress or disappointment differently.

* Hostess1 says: GUGU you ROH

<Interrogator> Some people *cough* even make huge posts.
<Interrogator> Not that i would do that. ;)

<GuruChaz> He may be getting more from me than he expected. lol! I
certainly don't want to add any additonal pressure to his life.

* Interrogator nods.

<Interrogator> Not having been in the game I have no clue about the
pressures it might cause....but I have no doubt there are a lot of
them.

<GuruChaz> When you connect with someone in here as a part of a small
group you see on a daily basis, it's very emotional and personal.
<GuruChaz> It's not post and go.

* Interrogator nods.

*** DairyQueen is now known as GameIBigPressure

*** GameIBigPressure is now known as Dillipickle

<Interrogator> You have to interact as a group at times, and as
individuals...and hell sometimes as 2 competeing groups.
<Interrogator> Seeing how OI took nominations...and thinking back to
BB and George...reactions make some sense.

<GuruChaz> I know. I didn't mind the Tidalwave and grassyknoll
groupings, but I think teams should be rotated out with new people
as to not form a permanent clique.

<Interrogator> Good idea if there is a Game 3.

<Interrogator> No one wants to think a few of their peers would vote
for them, let alone ALL of them.

<GuruChaz> yes

*** Dillipickle has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer)

* Interrogator tosses the ball in H1's court.

*** Dillibar has joined #groupchat

<GuruChaz> Anyway, thanks I. I feel better. It's amazing what
releasing your thoughts one way or another will do.

<Interrogator> No prob :)
<Interrogator> Makes me feel useful. ;)

<GuruChaz> You've been great.
<GuruChaz> I'm sorry I was an ass to you.

<Interrogator> Thanks :)
<Interrogator> I take things too personally sometimes too...and tend
to get preachy. So a comeuppance isn't always a bad thing. ;)

<GuruChaz> thanks

<Interrogator> :)

<GuruChaz> ok, I guess I'll head back out to the board for a while.

<Interrogator> ok. Take care.

<Interrogator> SexyVoice asked me to pass along her hello.

<GuruChaz> lol

<GuruChaz> Seeya. Later Dilli!


Guruchaz leaves the Red Room.

Interrogator

Wednesday, February 07, 2001 - 09:25 am Click here to edit this post

GuruGeorge steps into the Red Room. He looks at the screen and screeches:

Bobbie!


Bobcameraman says:

Good evening Gurugeorge.

Is there anything in particular that you would like to discuss?


Gurugeorge clucks and says:

I guess the Chickenman is supposed to tell you guys what I think about this here game. I'm havin' fun, but it's been a good challenge though.

I have to tell you that, but I also believe it's been a hard one to do. There's not nothin' that can compare to this here experience. I thought when I got in this here house I would remain crazy since I'm not used to going nowhere other than my home city. The longest I've ever been away from my family was like for a weekend and that there was really really hard to deal with. You can call me a weiner or whatever but that there is how I feel. I feel like I've accomplished a lot here and everything else like dat.

These guys in here have been the greatest, especially the last few who remained through the last two banishments. The Chickenman's got to know how wonderful these here people are. Edwardo and I seemed to have formed a bond and that really really means a lot to a simple guy like me and everything else like dat.

You people out there have been the bestest fans in this here whole game. A lot of hard work has gone into this here game by many hard working people and most of them there don't get no paycheck for doing this here. As my final request, I ask everyone out there to do something positive and pat some of there here people on the back and everything else like dat. They most certainly deserve it for running a fine game here and all that.


Gurugeorge pauses for a breath and then in a high pitched tone says:

You guys, there's not nothing that will erase this here experience from the Chickenman's mind. It's been one of the greatest experiences he's had and you know what? It's kinda exciiiiiting!!! heh heh heh!


Bobcameraman says:

If that is all, we will talk again later.


Gurugeorge gives the peace sign and says:

Live Long and Prosper.


He then waddles out the door, careful to avoid remnants of Sloshielit.


A voice says:

Awwwww, he didn't give us a rocketship update!


Bobcameraman says:

Quit you!

Interrogator

Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 08:22 am Click here to edit this post

Guruchaz meanders into the Red Room. He plops down into the chair.


The Interrogator says:

Good morning Gamer.

The final round of banishments has come and gone. You survived! How does it feel?


Guruchaz takes a deep breath and says:

Personally, I have mixed feelings about surviving nominations and banishment. That may sound a bit guild laden to some degree but I guess I do feel a bit guilty about my past behavior here and the consequences it could have on making serious friendships. It was enough to make me stop and think about what I was doing.

On the other side of the coin, I'm happy to spend the remainder of the last few days with individuals I truly enjoy being around and talking to (that's not meant to slight a few that have previously left at all). I think past RR discussions explain all that and that will remain to be true.


The Interrogator says:

We are now down to the final few days. The viewers will determine who is number 1,2, and 3. Where do you think you will place and why?

Guruchaz makes some faces and says:

Well, since everyone has been so kind to completely ignore my past RR posts , I am expecting to place in 3rd. Like I said, there are more deserving and wonderful people in the game that have been consistent in their behavior since joining the TVCH.


The Interrogator says:

Where do you think the other 2 finalists will place and why?


Guruchaz smiles and says:

Well, I'm for M and AZ either placing 1st or 2nd. It's no secret that M and I found a strong connection within the time period of this game. He's been open and straightforward and we seem to really understand where each other is coming from. I am so thankful for that and it's unexplainable what that means to me inside. It's a rare circumstance that makes me feel great! AZ has also been very honest and open to talk to. We've shared many discussions together and, even though more of the man to man discussions were carried on with M, I wouldn't trade the time I had with AZ for anything. Yes, there were times when I didn't understand certain situations, but I blame that on male testosterone clogging the brain and maybe a little bit of inexperience in certain areas of life. lol!

I haven't asked which of the top two prizes AZ and M would prefer, but that will be something to find out from them. I may ask them that this evening because one would probably rather have the burner and the other could use the printer. That may sound like material thinking, but they've made it this far and should get a great prize they will be happy with and use. I don't think both of them will fret at either 1st or 2nd place and I know it's been a memorable experience for all of us.


The Interrogator says:

If that is all we will talk again later.


Guruchaz gets up and leaves chanting a mantra of:

uh huh huh