Yes, Sir, we did what we did for the reason of, in fact, creating a much safer community for people like your son. If we would not have stepped in, these forums would have most likely disappeared.
We are very honored to have you and your family on these forums.       I am also a firm believer that this namecalling is quite childish... it all only exists to create an unpleasant forum. I wish it all to stop. |
I'm not gong to sugar coat it, or go on forever. I like the people in charge of te oddworld forumsat the moment, but i liked he old ones better. My newforums will be the glass asylum with syd and very one else. My name is Rexy T there. I shall be sad to go, who knows i might come back. But I have one thing to say:-
THE END 12:22AM 19/08/02 I hope this is not the last time i log out of the forums......Farewell my dear friends. Please drop me an email to say hi.....Goodbye *hugz everyone who she likes* ......*sniff*bye evryone *Walks off with bag to sydneys new forum* |
I too would like to echo Pilot's sentiments. We intend this forum to be a friendly place for all people. We are both strong believers that name calling and nastiness is not the way to solve things. Unfortunately there are some in this world who do feel that they need to resort to such. That is their way. I prefer the kinder approach. Others use humor. Everyone is different, that is what makes this world a unique place. One should consider others at all times however.
atusiya and father, we want to make this a place for all Oddworld fans. And for all Oddworld fans to make it their own forums. :fuzsmile: Abe Babe... |
Like others, I cannot stay here. I was with the Oddworld Forums right from the beginning, and have witnessed it develop and grow into a thriving community. But I can't remain here when so much that has built up has now been knocked down. The plans for OWF's future are very different to what has always been, and frankly I don't want to be an active part of it.
On a more serious and important note, the positional of Oddworld Encyclopedia will not be around for any significant period of time. You'll all have to survive with Khan and John, though I know they have capable hands (assuming they have hands). The Oddworld Encyclopedia website is still coming. I wish all those who remain behind luck and happiness. |
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I had already left the forums when syd banned me, and now that I'm back, I'm leaving again.
I'm not going anywhere in particular, and for those of you who still wish to converse with me on msn, I should be around. Adios! |
Farewell.
Hello, my fellow forumers.
I was away for the weekend, as usual; I’m always away, when something interesting happens. So, I came back yesterday evening and found the forums in chaos. I hear, that Sydney was kicked out from the administration position by Kristen and Justin. First of all, I still haven’t quite understood what was the reason for this. You’re saying that he hasn’t been fair or equal towards all forum members and that he has abused his power, but you didn’t really reveal to us what you meant by them. Nor did you show any evidence. Also, Justin, that was just low, when you told us “how Sydney got the idea to make these forums”. And that has nothing to do with anything, so I didn’t see your point there. And secondly, I wonder how in hell that can even be possible in the first place! I mean, Sydney is the owner and creator of this board. How can you throw him out? Justin, you said that you and Kristen are the 100% financial owners of the board, but that still doesn’t change a thing! These are Sydney’s forums and you were supposed to be nice, when you offered to host the forums on your server! Well, I think we’ve seen your true colours now. I don’t know if the rumour I heard about OWI having something to do with this is true or not, so I’m not getting into it here. I’d just like to say that this is Sydney’s own board! You can’t throw him out. What he should do, is throw you out! And besides, as the owner of this board, Syd can do whatever he wants with it. We don’t need you to be playing the politeness-police around here. He shuld do whatever he wants with the board and it’s his business how he runs it. Although OWF is treated as official, this is not the official board! This crappy little thing is. Also, you need to take down every graphics, styles, etc. Sydney has designed. Plus, you shouldn’t be using any of his ideas. Like, I think all the Zulag 1, Zulag 2, Zulag 3, forum names, descriptions, etc. came from Sydney, so you shouldn’t be using them! Well, I am most amazed by the fact, that you are allowed to throw him out! From his own board! If I were Sydney, I’d sue you. This is the last post I will write to these forums. I’m a bit saddened about this, because these 8 months here were a great fun and I made many good friends here. But I don’t want to stay here any longer under the current management. As long as you three, Kristen, Justin and Peter, will be in charge here, I’m not coming back. Kristen, thank you for the beautiful banner. I used it the whole time I was here and I loved it. Now I won’t be using it again… Good luck with the board! I hope it’ll become boring as hell and full of spamming kids. *hugs her friends* I’ll be seeing you on MSN and other boards. :D P.S. Viva la Résistance! ;) |
I'm going too. Bye.
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I usually aren't around to look at OWF over the weekends. What the hell happened when I was gone? Can some clarify this? No one messes with The Sydman, dammit!
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Okay statick i'm ong to try to be fair and not one sided at this post...here goes:
Pilot and abe babe did something which kick sydman off the administraters list. They said that they thought he was abusing his power as an admin. They were doing what they believd. Sydman coloud no beieve this so he stayed not being an admin and has invited many peopl to come to his new forums! As sydney has let most of the older wiser people have left. Some have stayed and some have startedgoing on both. How was that? |
I knew this would happen. Well all I can say is goodbye to evryone here. When Pilot demoted Sydney he struck the death blow to the forum he tryed to save. I will miss you all. All I can say to Justin, Kristen and pete is I hope evry thing will work out.
Farewell, I'm leaving and I'm not going to return. :D :D :D Good bye evryone, this forum was a great thing whilst it lasted. |
Am i the only clinically sane person staying...
*Backs away from the OW fanatics* Ok...bye guys. I'll stay here and hold the fort... |
well im going see you at sydney's new forum.
EDIT: My brother had to be restricted from using 'strong' terminology towards the new administraton. I edited the message for him. I suppose you could call that my leaving salute. I'm going to miss you all exept for Pilot ( not an insult) ************* |
well im going see you at sydney's new forum.
EDIT: My brother had to be restricted from using 'strong' terminology towards the new administraton. I edited the message for him. I suppose you could call that my leaving salute. I'm going to miss you all exept for Pilot ( not an insult) Salty pretzils ************* Edit: Sorry, double posted.:o :fuzemb: Oops.:fuzemb: |
Sydney was not abusing his powers. How was he abusing his power? I demand to know. I would be at the glass asylum but I can never use those piece of crap ez boards
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      I think things would have been easier for us all if we had waited a short time until Sydney had just "left", as he was already contemplating. Oh well, can't turn back now. To everybody who is leaving: "See you!" And I have pity on you for not understanding what really happened. The reason you are leaving is exactly why we did what we did-- he's just carrying you all by the crotch.
And, for the record: OWI had nothing to do with this! That is probably a blow at my pride and theirs, but naturally, nasty rumors like that have developed.       And for everyone else who wishes to leave: just leave and spare us from having pity on you. End of discussion. |
Just an add on, The Glass Aslym (however you spell it) will be filled with ads in a few days, as it is only on a CSC trial.
EDIT: That seemed a bit 'bad', but also they do now have a proper CSC forum. Farewell to the people leaving... Alcar... |
What the heck were you thinking?
You can't take away the control of a web site that someone's created from the creator just because you happen to own the server that its on. If you didn't like the way the forums were being run, start your own. If you didn't want them on your server, tell Sydney to move them. If you think there's something special about Oddworld Forums that needs to be protected from what you perceive as negative forces, that's just pathetic. It's time to grow up, girls and boys.
All the threads criticizing the coup have been closed. I'm sure this one we'll be closed in short order if not deleted. The forums the way you're running them? You can have them. |
Farewell.
(Please, do not delete this topic. I am not going to flame on Pilot, Alcar, or Abe Babe. I need to express my feelings.)
I can't believe what happened. Though I officially left a few weeks ago, I went here to check on how things were going. I have read "A say day for OWF" and Danny's goodbye message. And I am plainly shocked. Anger, hate, distrust. Scattered friendships. Now I know it: the forums are doomed. Sydney banned??? HOW IS THIS POSSBILE???????? Sydney, who founded and loved the OWF. Sydney, who created the ultimate Oddworld fan community. Sydney, strict, yet friendly. Sydney. What are the forums without him? What are the forums without those regulars and veterans? Nothing. OWF has lost it's thight community feel. Already a few months ago, when it became very crowded. But spammers and flamers never caused trouble too long. And now this. The forums serve no purpose anymore now. Without those veterans, who have witnessed it from the beginning. Without it's founder. As I cannot decide over this, nor I would ever be able to participate in a discussion without thinking about Sydney or any of the members who left, I have decided to leave. And I do not intend to come back. Maybe I will go to the Glass Alyseum. Only time will tell. I am deeply saddened this day had to come. Farewell. |
First of all the reason you dont know what happened Cool Paramite is that you did not witness it in person. Many members say oh look what happened to Syd, how can they do that to him, though do they stop to think. I was on oddchat that night when he did what he did, and therefore I realized it first hand what Syd did. Cool Paramite many of us forumers were shocked, but what was done to Syd was in best interest for these forums, he abused his power plain and simple, and before he could do worse what happened to him did. I feel I dont have to go into anymore detail for you.
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I think I should hear this.Al, plz plz plz PM me about it
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I would be interested in hearing it, too Al. How do you expect people to make informed decisions if you only give the facts to a select few?
I know it's tempting to side with whoever has the most power, but I have already explained my side of the OddChat events. I admitted that while I may have been too harsh, the members who I banned had been causing havoc on OddChat for a couple of weeks, spewing sexually-slanted insults at whoever was present. I acted on my judgement. |
Actually, what i dont get is why doesn't Pilot combine Danny's 'Farewell' and Rach's 'A sad day today' and then class it as important...since i would say it is a turning point (In the forums at least) and a Helluva good read.
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I left the forums months ago without saying something about it.
The OWF were not the OWF anymore. And... I heard about the incident. I don't know exactly what happend and I don't want to. I'm shocked. I'm not going back here, so Goodbye everyone! Wistling kettle |
What?! You're leaving even after you saw this cool new icon?
Well, see ya kettle. I respect your decision.
I assume that you're going to the Glass Asylum...right? N E wayz, I hope you have a good time over there. Farewell, young one... -Mac |