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Post by Brian Varmecky on Sept 3, 2009 20:14:43 GMT -5
Yes, the old board is still intact . . . somewhere.
No, I cannot access any of it, including the members list. A few people have emailed me, but most are in limbo.
I finally managed to get ProBoards to write back (after 3 weeks) so hopefully I can make some progress now.
And yes, it was Roustan who got the board shut down, once again claiming slander (sic) on the blog (sic). Says a lot when he doesn't even use the correct law.
Since I can't access the board, and since I was paying attention to the AAABA stuff at the time this happened, I have no idea what was actually said to cause this latest lawsuit.
Finally, I apologize for not being able to tell people about this sooner, but I was given as much warning as you. In fact, I wasn't even emailed about this whole situation. The board just disappeared, and I had to find out what happened for myself (after first being accused of deleting the board myself, and then being accused of letting my password be stolen).
When I get the time, I will be looking for a new, permanent home for the boards. No time frame has been set.
Brian_V
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Post by bradleyminoski on Sept 3, 2009 20:25:57 GMT -5
Yes, the old board is still intact . . . somewhere. No, I cannot access any of it, including the members list. A few people have emailed me, but most are in limbo. I finally managed to get ProBoards to write back (after 3 weeks) so hopefully I can make some progress now. And yes, it was Roustan who got the board shut down, once again claiming slander (sic) on the blog (sic). Says a lot when he doesn't even use the correct law. Since I can't access the board, and since I was paying attention to the AAABA stuff at the time this happened, I have no idea what was actually said to cause this latest lawsuit. Finally, I apologize for not being able to tell people about this sooner, but I was given as much warning as you. In fact, I wasn't even emailed about this whole situation. The board just disappeared, and I had to find out what happened for myself (after first being accused of deleting the board myself, and then being accused of letting my password be stolen). When I get the time, I will be looking for a new, permanent home for the boards. No time frame has been set. Brian_V Roustan had the board shut down? That's BS Brian. He may not liked anything that was said about him on there, but the facts are everything Truth in Hockey said about him turned out to be true. Plus why should he care what people on there said about him. If he didn't like it, all he had to do was move on and pretended that the board didn't exist. Plus since we have the freedom to say what we want in this country, we have the right to criticize anyone we want. Something Graeme [CENSORED!] knows nothing about. Sorry for the rant, but I can't stand this guy. Thank God him and his company don't have their corrupt hands in the Chiefs anymore. |
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Post by Brian Varmecky on Sept 3, 2009 20:46:11 GMT -5
Boy, you guys will say anything to get me sued (see "CENSORED")! And technically, the part I edited out probably could be held against you, since it's a definable mark, which is why I took it out, because I don't trust Roustan one bit. I'm hoping he hasn't found this place yet.
Understand, I don't want lies about people being told, either. Truthinhockey is far from innocent in the matter, even if some of the stuff he posted was true. I don't have a problem with Roustan trying to protect his image from unsubstantiated lies, but I won't stop people from talking about the truth, and I certainly DO have a problem with the method he has chosen to deal with the situation. If there's a problem, just freakin' email me about it. Don't be a sue-happy little baby about it.
And once again:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
I'm not Congress. Make no mistake about it: the only 'freedom of speech' you have on here is because of my good will and nothing more. I don't have to let any of you say anything and there's nothing you can do about it. In the future, it seems, I may need to exercise that power.
Brian_V
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Post by bradleyminoski on Sept 3, 2009 20:54:24 GMT -5
Boy, you guys will say anything to get me sued (see "CENSORED")! And technically, the part I edited out probably could be held against you, since it's a definable mark, which is why I took it out, because I don't trust Roustan one bit. I'm hoping he hasn't found this place yet. Understand, I don't want lies about people being told, either. Truthinhockey is far from innocent in the matter, even if some of the stuff he posted was true. I don't have a problem with Roustan trying to protect his image from unsubstantiated lies, but I won't stop people from talking about the truth, and I certainly DO have a problem with the method he has chosen to deal with the situation. If there's a problem, just freakin' email me about it. Don't be a sue-happy little baby about it. And once again: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." I'm not Congress. Make no mistake about it: the only 'freedom of speech' you have on here is because of my good will and nothing more. I don't have to let any of you say anything and there's nothing you can do about it. In the future, it seems, I may need to exercise that power. Brian_V You make very good points Brian. I don't want to do anything that will get you into trouble. Plus I don't blame you for not trusting Roustan. No one trusts him either. I mean if he'll shut your board down just because a guy on a message board dosen't like what he has to say, God knows what else he would do. Truth was right about what he said but your right, he wasn't innocent in any of this. The guy truely had a ax to grind (not to mention a obsession) againist Roustan and pretended to be a concern Chiefs fan to do it. Anyone noticed that the only thing Truth had to say on here was about Roustan and nothing else. In conslusion I won't rant anymore about this, i'm just here to talk about the Chiefs and not to get anyone in trouble. |
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Post by cunningstunts on Sept 4, 2009 8:28:20 GMT -5
Regardless of who's right or wrong, freedom of speech issues etc, I'm sure Proboards just took the easy out to the slugs threats and just shut the board down. Its too bad the carpetbagger was able to intimidate them though.
Probably the only successful thing Slug United accomplished all summer.
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Post by section13fan on Sept 4, 2009 9:23:31 GMT -5
Thanks Brian for the update on the boards, and everything you do to keep this going.
Fellow posters, you guys just need to drop it. Let it go. Lets talk hockey.
Forget about Roustan. If you have something to say to him, call him or e mail him in person.
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Post by Brian Varmecky on Sept 4, 2009 9:43:32 GMT -5
Another update. ProBoards now tells me that it's not their policy for their lawyers to get involved and I have to resolve it myself. Keep in mind, they tell me this THREE WEEKS after it happened, and never even emailed me about the original complaint! They shut the board down, no warning, and expect me to resolve the issue on my own when I don't even know what happened. I will be working on a new board over the weekend. I hope to have a domain name registered (but it might not be pretty  www.johnstownsports.com is already taken) I am working on getting either the board re-opened or a list of email addresses (which I will personally begin archiving) to contact old members. Furthermore, I will begin having an independent site open that will be used to post information if the board ever fails again. Once the new site is up and running, the old board and this temp board will be nuked. Few traces (possibly just re-directing links) will be left behind. I am more than done with ProBoards. I know it's a free service, but even a free service shouldn't shut your board down without warning from a random complaint that they don't even investigate. (I am still completely baffled at how unprofessional they are) Brian_V |
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Post by Brian Varmecky on Sept 4, 2009 19:34:42 GMT -5
Old board *should* be back online soon. All of the <name not mentioned> posts have been removed and several members banned. Anyone who posts about <name not mentioned> again will also be banned.
But ultimately, that board is only going to last until I find a better place. ProBoards sucks.
Brian_V
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Post by cunningstunts on Sept 4, 2009 22:18:41 GMT -5
Can we still talk about the aforementioned and call them Ralstan Purina..?
< sorry the urge to push their buttons is tempting >
...and its a good question
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Post by Brian Varmecky on Sept 5, 2009 11:46:52 GMT -5
ProBoards made me delete all of the threads that use the word 'Roustan' (despite the fact, as I pointed out, that the majority of posts were in FAVOR of Roustan . . .), which went back a full year.
And no, they didn't make Roustan go through this much hassle to prove his point. They got his email and shut things down, no questions asked. Apparently it's that easy to close a ProBoards account. You don't even need proof.
I've found a way to host my own message board . . . I think . . . but it's confusing as hell. This'll take some time.
Brian_V
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Post by joshsec14 on Sept 5, 2009 12:15:11 GMT -5
Take your time. This board works for now.
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Post by section13fan on Sept 6, 2009 6:33:39 GMT -5
HEY can we delete all posts that say READING ROYALS?  ;D At the same time, lets have anybody east of Carlisle banned for life!!!  |
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Post by Brian Varmecky on Sept 6, 2009 9:15:30 GMT -5
Hey, I'M east of Carlisle!
Brian_V
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Post by section13fan on Sept 6, 2009 14:51:29 GMT -5
Oops, there are exceptions to every rule..........
I'll never get over that stinkin' play in game. Freakin Reading.........
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Post by Brian Varmecky on Sept 6, 2009 15:42:17 GMT -5
Old board is now back online, as far as I can tell.
Better news is that the NEW board is taking shape. I need to configure the settings and all that jazz, but it might be online before the end of the week.
Brian_V
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;D