A Private Message from HM

RealDeal · 04-29-2003, 12:56 PM

Apparently HM is now sending a form PM of self-righteous indignation to all people who offend him. I am aware of 2 or 3 others already who received the exact same thing. For your reading pleasure:

Why?
I am currently suspended for two weeks, but SkyDog is going to investigate further so it could be removed soon. In the meantime I cannot post on the board, but I can send PMs.

I wanted to ask you a few questions privately. I trust you have enough dignity to keep our PM conversations here and away from the forum.

Why did you find it impossible to refrain from making snide remarks to and/or about my innocent family and me? My post was clearly a sincere effort to seek information on a very serious issue. I had not attacked or insulted anyone and you had no reason to say the things you said.

I have not ever, to my knowledge, insulted you. If I am forgetting something please point it out to me. If it was an unprovoked insult definitely point it out to me so that I can promptly apologize and eat my words. Now assuming I have not ever degraded you personally please tell me why on earth you would go to such great lengths to belittle my family? Also, why would you try so hard to make me an enemy? Your behavior simply doesn’t make sense.

If you have or had issues with me about anything why have I not received a private message from you expressing your concerns? Is using the open forum simply a way to draw attention to yourself and encourage others to help you stone me? If it is, then in fact I do feel bad for you and hope you seek attention for such unstable thoughts.

Do you truly have that much hatred built up for someone you have never even met or even remotely known? For your sake, let’s hope not and I say this for many reasons. The tide is slowly turning and more and more people are realizing that virtually terrorizing Horns constantly is not as cool as it used to be. Almost daily I get supportive messages from members of FOFC. Just reading that thread you can see at least two people who were previously known to carry ill feelings for me step and try to make things right. Please respond back with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have and I promise to get you a sincere answer right away. I hope to hear from you soon and begin working to heal some of this unnecessary bad blood.

HornsManiac

Marmel · 04-29-2003, 12:58 PM

Ha! I got the same thing.

That guy has way too much time on his hands. I'll admit I fell for it and thought he was just sending it to me.

heybrad · 04-29-2003, 12:58 PM

DEFCON69!!!!

MrIllini · 04-29-2003, 12:59 PM

I wonder how HM feels about financials?

Fritz · 04-29-2003, 12:59 PM

what name was this sent under?

Daimyo · 04-29-2003, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RealDeal
I am currently suspended for two weeks, but SkyDog is going to investigate further

When he says SkyDog is going to investigate further I hope to God he means investigate if it should be a lifetime ban as opposed to a two week suspension! He has to have earned a lifetime acheivement banning by now.

RealDeal · 04-29-2003, 01:00 PM

Apparently, there is also a "good" form PM, for the folks who said nice things to HM. Someone should post it, too.

Marmel · 04-29-2003, 01:05 PM

This should be considered SPAMMING THE BOARD, and deserves a life time achievement BAN.

Seriously.

NoMyths · 04-29-2003, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Daimyo
When he says SkyDog is going to investigate further I hope to God he means investigate if it should be a lifetime ban as opposed to a two week suspension! He has to have earned a lifetime acheivement banning by now.

Well said, Daimyo. Obviously the suspension--the whole point of which is to illustrate that HM has been out of line--didn't get the point across.

Though it wasn't a PM, I think the following post from Horns to me is also instructive:

Quote:

Originally posted by HornsManiac
Leaving takes all of the fun away, so that is not an option. This is not any "blow" to my credibility, because this is the INTERNET and reputations and credibility are only for weak people like yourself who value cyber respect, friendships, and relationships with others. I have no conscience or feelings when it relates to cyber fantasy land, so my credibility and/or reputation means NOTHING to me. You should have figured that out by now, but I guess some people are slow learners. The higher your blood pressure gets the more entertained I am.

I for one applaud SkyDog for acting in the best interests of the forum.

Franklinnoble · 04-29-2003, 01:08 PM

What'd he get banned for, anyway?

Color me stupid...

Fritz · 04-29-2003, 01:11 PM

I am not in favor of a permaban. Can we make him do the truffle shuffle instead?

MrIllini · 04-29-2003, 01:11 PM

for being an insufferable tool

just a guess

*ducks*

MrIllini · 04-29-2003, 01:12 PM

dola

wait, I like fritz' idea

truffle shuffle
truffle shuffle

Cards4ever · 04-29-2003, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Franklinnoble
What'd he get banned for, anyway?

Color me stupid...

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/for...0&pagenumber=2

Read the response to Blacky

Franklinnoble · 04-29-2003, 01:15 PM

What, an invitation to oral sex gets you banned around here? I'd take it as a compliment... I'd politely decline, but you know... it's still sort of flattering...

Bishop · 04-29-2003, 01:17 PM

You'd think with all his cocky and funniness that he wouldn't have to stoop to trying to get it on with fellow board members...

I guess C&F doesn't work as well as he thought.

How many suspensions warrant a ban around here anyway?

Anrhydeddu · 04-29-2003, 01:22 PM

I don't think I have ever come across a person that not only dug a hole for himself (as most of us do time to time) but every single posts subsequently digs the hole deeper.

TroyF · 04-29-2003, 01:23 PM

Man, I feel like such a loser, I didn't get one for being on his hit list, I'm truly pissed. If he comes back, I simply have to work harder to reach Marmel's level.

TroyF

Marmel · 04-29-2003, 01:23 PM

Troy, I could forward mine to you if you want.

Ben E Lou · 04-29-2003, 01:54 PM

Well, that does it for Horns. I had restored his ability to send PM's, because he sent me a long e-mail pleading that someone was PM'ing him with advice about being a new father and "the advice he is giving me is very important to me right now." Because of this request, I went into the control panel and allowed him to send PM's while suspended, and THIS is how he used that ability. I apologize to all of you for trusting him. He's done for good now though.

EDIT: Clarification

Marmel · 04-29-2003, 01:56 PM

Probably the best solution Skydog. *applause*

Now we have to watch for aliases?

Ben E Lou · 04-29-2003, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marmel

Probably the best solution Skydog. *applause*

Now we have to watch for aliases?

Well, his home and work IP's are now banned, so he'll have to find another way to get on the internet. Sure it can be done, (just ask that other waste-of-bandwith, wignifty

) but I've made it a pain at the very least for him now.

Ben E Lou · 04-29-2003, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marmel
*applause*

Well, I appreciate that, but I really don't deserve any applause. The guy intentionally misled and abused a moderator's good faith. That was the easiest decision I've ever had to make about a banning/suspension/un-banning.

vex · 04-29-2003, 02:09 PM

Best news I've heard around here in a while.

Way to go Skydog.

Frozenrope · 04-29-2003, 02:13 PM

Wow. With his last breath he spit at thee....

That's kinda of a rotten thing HM did.

Bee · 04-29-2003, 02:22 PM

But who will take over handing out advice on picking up women to those of you unfortunate enough not to have one already?

Craptacular · 04-29-2003, 02:22 PM

I noticed couriers is now a "guest" as well.

Ben E Lou · 04-29-2003, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Craptacular
I noticed couriers is now a "guest" as well.

He requested that I remove his account.

Fritz · 04-29-2003, 02:24 PM

I nominate Alf. We may have problems with the French these days, but you have to admit they know how to get laid.

Quote:

Originally posted by Bee
But who will take over handing out advice on picking up women to those of you unfortunate enough not to have one already?

Craptacular · 04-29-2003, 02:26 PM

Ahh. Oh well, more beer for us ... well, not me.

The Afoci · 04-29-2003, 02:28 PM

I feel honored to have been around to see the humor that is hornsmaniac. When my kids come to this board in the future, they will hear the legend, I can tell them, I knew him, I saw him post while I posted...He is forever a legend...

Anrhydeddu · 04-29-2003, 02:36 PM

Well said, Frozenrope. I still get goosebumps with these words

Quote:

From hell's heart, I stab at thee. For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.

Very appropriate for this thread.

SD, you have, in one masterful stroke, done more to achieve Galt's utopia at FOFC than anything else. You are a true leader (the Bush kind, not the Clinton kind).

VPI97 · 04-29-2003, 02:37 PM

I got a "Why?" PM, too!!

Awww....I'm gonna miss him now. He made me feel special.

Franklinnoble · 04-29-2003, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anrhydeddu

SD, you have, in one masterful stroke, done more to achieve Galt's utopia at FOFC than anything else. You are a true leader (the Bush kind, not the Clinton kind).

Unless you have attractive interns working for you who want to give you sexual favors... then, by all means, go on and be the Clinton kind... because this job doesn't pay much, anyway.

sabotai · 04-29-2003, 02:41 PM

I actually got one of the 'good' PMs. I would paste it, but I deleted it right away.

Ben E Lou · 04-29-2003, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Franklinnoble
Unless you have attractive interns working for you who want to give you sexual favors... then, by all means, go on and be the Clinton kind... because this job doesn't pay much, anyway.

Well, I have an attractive wife living with me who...

ummmm...never mind....

Fritz · 04-29-2003, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EvilSkyDog
Well, I have an attractive wife living with me who...

...doesn't suspect a thing about the teen girls I work with.

Bee · 04-29-2003, 02:48 PM

How long before there's a new member named "EvilSkyDog"?

korme · 04-29-2003, 02:51 PM

Oh, so he sent out the same thoughts to everyone.. you expect him to ask those questions in a different manner to each and every individual he wanted to address?

You guys need to get over yourselves, this is becoming ridiculous.

sachmo71 · 04-29-2003, 02:52 PM

Or Hornsmaniaccantbestopped?

henry296 · 04-29-2003, 02:53 PM

I usually stay out of these issues, but I do not think it was approrriate to repost HornsManiac's private message to you. While he was wrong to abuse SkyDog's generosity to get PM permission, I think RealDeal was a little out of line as well.

Todd

Franklinnoble · 04-29-2003, 02:53 PM

Ridiculous seems to be par for the course around here, my friend.

korme · 04-29-2003, 02:55 PM

Come on everyone, join in!

Don't miss out on getting to make fun of someone! It's so fun! It'll make you feel so much better about yourself!

korme · 04-29-2003, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by henry296
I usually stay out of these issues, but I do not think it was approrriate to repost HornsManiac's private message to you. While he was wrong to abuse SkyDog's generosity to get PM permission, I think RealDeal was a little out of line as well.

Todd

No one cares henry. They just care about the name involved.

korme · 04-29-2003, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Craptacular
I noticed couriers is now a "guest" as well.

This is unbelievable..

Ben E Lou · 04-29-2003, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shorty3281

This is unbelievable..

Before reacting emotionally, try reading my response. couriers requested that I remove his account, for unrelated-to-this-incident reasons.

korme · 04-29-2003, 03:00 PM

I know, I'm just sad, SD. I really had alot of respect for couriers..

Nothing you can do about it.

Franklinnoble · 04-29-2003, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shorty3281

This is unbelievable..

Why? SD says couriers ASKED for it (literally).

Besides, I found him rather annoying, and he had nothing but overly-sensative constipation where his sense of humor should have been.

Airhog · 04-29-2003, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SkyDog
Well, I have an attractive wife living with me who...

ummmm...never mind....

your thoughts intrigue me, I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

Marmel · 04-29-2003, 03:04 PM

Couriers, come back!

I liked that guy. He was a goodfella.

04-29-2003, 12:58 PM	#2
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Ha! I got the same thing. That guy has way too much time on his hands. I'll admit I fell for it and thought he was just sending it to me. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

04-29-2003, 12:59 PM	#4
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	I wonder how HM feels about financials? __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

04-29-2003, 12:59 PM	#5
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	what name was this sent under? __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-29-2003, 01:05 PM	#8
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	This should be considered SPAMMING THE BOARD, and deserves a life time achievement BAN. Seriously. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

04-29-2003, 01:11 PM	#11
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I am not in favor of a permaban. Can we make him do the truffle shuffle instead? __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-29-2003, 12:58 PM	#3
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	DEFCON69!!!!

04-29-2003, 01:00 PM	#7
RealDeal High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: here	Apparently, there is also a "good" form PM, for the folks who said nice things to HM. Someone should post it, too.

04-29-2003, 01:08 PM	#10
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	What'd he get banned for, anyway? Color me stupid...

04-29-2003, 01:12 PM	#13
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	dola wait, I like fritz' idea truffle shuffle truffle shuffle __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

04-29-2003, 01:15 PM	#15
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	What, an invitation to oral sex gets you banned around here? I'd take it as a compliment... I'd politely decline, but you know... it's still sort of flattering...

04-29-2003, 01:17 PM	#16
Bishop Mascot Join Date: Jan 2003	You'd think with all his cocky and funniness that he wouldn't have to stoop to trying to get it on with fellow board members... I guess C&F doesn't work as well as he thought. How many suspensions warrant a ban around here anyway?

04-29-2003, 01:22 PM	#17
Anrhydeddu Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2002	I don't think I have ever come across a person that not only dug a hole for himself (as most of us do time to time) but every single posts subsequently digs the hole deeper.

04-29-2003, 01:23 PM	#18
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Man, I feel like such a loser, I didn't get one for being on his hit list, I'm truly pissed. If he comes back, I simply have to work harder to reach Marmel's level. TroyF

04-29-2003, 01:54 PM	#20
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Well, that does it for Horns. I had restored his ability to send PM's, because he sent me a long e-mail pleading that someone was PM'ing him with advice about being a new father and "the advice he is giving me is very important to me right now." Because of this request, I went into the control panel and allowed him to send PM's while suspended, and THIS is how he used that ability. I apologize to all of you for trusting him. He's done for good now though. EDIT: Clarification __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'! Last edited by Ben E Lou : 04-29-2003 at 02:13 PM.

04-29-2003, 01:56 PM	#21
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Probably the best solution Skydog. applause Now we have to watch for aliases? __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

04-29-2003, 02:09 PM	#24
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Best news I've heard around here in a while. Way to go Skydog.

04-29-2003, 02:13 PM	#25
Frozenrope Mascot Join Date: Feb 2003	Wow. With his last breath he spit at thee.... That's kinda of a rotten thing HM did. __________________ It's not my show, but I'm on that show - Dick Juaron Last edited by Frozenrope : 04-29-2003 at 02:14 PM.

04-29-2003, 02:22 PM	#26
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	But who will take over handing out advice on picking up women to those of you unfortunate enough not to have one already?

04-29-2003, 02:22 PM	#27
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	I noticed couriers is now a "guest" as well.

04-29-2003, 02:26 PM	#30
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Ahh. Oh well, more beer for us ... well, not me.

04-29-2003, 02:28 PM	#31
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	I feel honored to have been around to see the humor that is hornsmaniac. When my kids come to this board in the future, they will hear the legend, I can tell them, I knew him, I saw him post while I posted...He is forever a legend... __________________ I had something.

04-29-2003, 02:37 PM	#33
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	I got a "Why?" PM, too!! Awww....I'm gonna miss him now. He made me feel special. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

04-29-2003, 02:41 PM	#35
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I actually got one of the 'good' PMs. I would paste it, but I deleted it right away.

04-29-2003, 02:48 PM	#38
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	How long before there's a new member named "EvilSkyDog"?

04-29-2003, 02:51 PM	#39
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Oh, so he sent out the same thoughts to everyone.. you expect him to ask those questions in a different manner to each and every individual he wanted to address? You guys need to get over yourselves, this is becoming ridiculous.

04-29-2003, 02:52 PM	#40
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Or Hornsmaniaccantbestopped?

04-29-2003, 02:53 PM	#41
henry296 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I usually stay out of these issues, but I do not think it was approrriate to repost HornsManiac's private message to you. While he was wrong to abuse SkyDog's generosity to get PM permission, I think RealDeal was a little out of line as well. Todd __________________ "It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson

04-29-2003, 02:55 PM	#43
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Come on everyone, join in! Don't miss out on getting to make fun of someone! It's so fun! It'll make you feel so much better about yourself!

04-29-2003, 03:00 PM	#47
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I know, I'm just sad, SD. I really had alot of respect for couriers.. Nothing you can do about it.

04-29-2003, 03:04 PM	#50
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Couriers, come back! I liked that guy. He was a goodfella. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

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