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Bullet Magnet · #31 05-22-2006, 08:43 AM

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It blows my mind that someone would slice through all the red tape of getting a forum account just to sort out a problem like this -the Exoddus'll probably flame me for this one- but you must be a very good and dedicated father.

Uh yeah..I'm his mom. LOL

*checks back through the thread*

Waaaagh! I don't know how I read that into it! The photo didn't load up for me!

Soz. Now I'm embarrassed

Abecrazy · #32 05-22-2006, 01:13 PM

Aww...it's ok.

I'm pretty easy going. I just thought it was funny.

Adder · #33 05-22-2006, 01:30 PM

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Here are the characteristics of a person who has dyslexia.

*Appears bright, highly intelligent, and articulate but unable to read, write, or spell at grade level.

*Labeled lazy, dumb, careless, immature, "not trying hard enough," or "behavior problem."

*High in IQ, yet may not test well academically; tests well orally, but not written.

Dyslexia is indeed characterised by a fair few of those descriptions. However, not everyone with dyslexia can be said to have high IQ {I'm aware IQ tests can give false results to people with dyslexia, but I would not say that ALL people with dyslexia are of above-average IQ}.

Because of my constant spelling errors from a young age and difficulty speaking certain phrases {words being said in the wrong order, or else unable to "speak" numbers in sequence} I may well have a mild form of dyslexia.

If you do not have a word processor, I recommend downloading Open Office. It is an emulated version of MS Office and is completely free.

Statikk HDM · #34 05-22-2006, 01:47 PM

Sorry about the problems. I wasn't here when it happened but I would have said something. I'm mildly dyslexic, very mildly mind you but it still is a pain.

Facsimile · #35 05-22-2006, 08:25 PM

I'm curious as to why the whole process of filling out the optional profile, choosing an avatar, not to mention a specifically Oddworld related name was gone through just to tell us your son is dyslexic...

***Nate*** · #36 05-23-2006, 05:31 AM

I would say it was gone through to tell certain individuals not to be such dickwads.

skillya_glowi · #37 05-23-2006, 08:45 AM

Yeah, Nate, you should be apologizing. You called the poor kid a dumbarse troll…

AquaticAmbi · #38 05-23-2006, 09:20 AM

Hmm... I don't know. I think I'm curious about the same thing Fax is curious about. Do you plan on staying here as a regular member, Abecrazy? I still find it all a little strange. You don't really "sound" like a thirty-year-old.

Abeguy · #39 05-23-2006, 02:22 PM

what...a terrible...two weeks...to be gone.

I've missed a couple nuts here havn't I? dang
Hello the Exoddus. Hello Abecrazy.
hello therealpsycho.(whatever that number was)
but since this is none of my buisness, I'll step out of this

Leto · #40 05-23-2006, 05:50 PM

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Why does all this smell so potently of bullshit? Or is that just me?

It's not just you... It's amazing how many people lie on the internet.

I'm not really convinced.

Dipstikk · #41 05-24-2006, 01:57 AM

Psh, oldest trick in the book.

Fuzzle Guy · #42 05-24-2006, 01:59 AM

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Exoddus was actually unbanned because some felt sympathy if this is all true.

I didn't get him unbanned because I felt sympathy for him, I got him unbanned because I did not think that is was right that a member of Oddworld Forums should be banned because they have a mental disability. That is like joining a sports club and being banned because you have asthma.

Rich · #43 05-24-2006, 02:08 AM

She's not talking about you. She means the staff feeling sympathy for the abrupt banning.

Fuzzle Guy · #44 05-24-2006, 02:19 AM

He told me on msn so I got him into contact with the staff.

Adder · #45 05-24-2006, 02:34 AM

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...I did not think that is was right that a member of Oddworld Forums should be banned because they have a mental disability. That is like joining a sports club and being banned because you have asthma.

Not quite.

Lets face it: if you have terribly bad astma you're not going to to get into, say, Wimbledon and win the thing.

Bare with me, that was only gets rid of your analogy. I do not believe someone should be excluded just because they have dyslexia {or any other mental problem}.
However, after seeing the way Exoddus behaved in posting and responding to {what was supposed to be helpful} critisim I would say there was a justified reason for the user being banned. If the manor in which Exoddus posts does not change, I have no doubt people will be called for a ban again.

Fuzzle Guy · #46 05-24-2006, 02:36 AM

I only read the post that he was banned in.

***Nate*** · #47 05-24-2006, 05:30 AM

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Yeah, Nate, you should be apologizing. You called the poor kid a dumbarse troll…

I already did, in case you missed it. But most of my criticism was constructive. I can only recall using the word 'troll' once and that was as a humourous afterthought.

SeaRex · #48 05-24-2006, 06:20 AM

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He told me on msn so I got him into contact with the staff.

You had nothing to do with it.

skillya_glowi · #49 05-24-2006, 08:07 AM

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I already did, in case you missed it. But most of my criticism was constructive. I can only recall using the word 'troll' once and that was as a humourous afterthought.

No, I didn't miss it...that's why I said "you should be apologizing".

***Nate*** · #50 05-24-2006, 09:27 PM

Ooookay. Whatever dude.

soulstice · #51 05-30-2006, 11:39 AM

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*Yawn* Hardly called for, just seemed strange no one else offered the suggestion this was fake. Grow up, tool.

Now, was THAT called for? *shrugs*

Quite.

Doesn't this person's post seem very Dino-esque? Maybe it's the whole creating new accounts at the same IP address thing.

used:) · #52 05-30-2006, 01:34 PM

That's what I thought when he first joined (again?), either way, shut up Mutual Fuck. Like some people have stated before, it is wiser to take the naive approach, you ultimately don't know if that is a troll at the other end of the spectrum. If it's a troll, then haha, they had their laugh, good for them. But if this is actually who Abecrazy says he is, then there would be a much worse outcome rather than if it was a troll.

Facsimile · #53 05-30-2006, 06:46 PM

Hmm... The lack of a response to my question in here by Abecrazy, yet posts being made elsewhere have raised my suspicion even higher.

AquaticAmbi · #54 05-30-2006, 07:15 PM

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Like some people have stated before, it is wiser to take the naive approach, you ultimately don't know if that is a troll at the other end of the spectrum. If it's a troll, then haha, they had their laugh, good for them. But if this is actually who Abecrazy says he is, then there would be a much worse outcome rather than if it was a troll.

I second/third(?) that. Taking the naîve approach at least at first is a good idea, but if you wait and watch over a decent amount of time and pick up on strange things, it's okay to grow a little suspicious. It's even okay to express such suspicion, but I wouldn't suggest jumping to conclusions unless there's a little more evidence, such as an IP check.

Of course, you'd imagine someone that's determined on coming back to OWF to eventually learn to change his IP address. Just a random thought.

Mutual Friend · #55 06-01-2006, 10:37 AM

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That's what I thought when he first joined (again?), either way, shut up Mutual Fuck. Like some people have stated before, it is wiser to take the naive approach, you ultimately don't know if that is a troll at the other end of the spectrum. If it's a troll, then haha, they had their laugh, good for them. But if this is actually who Abecrazy says he is, then there would be a much worse outcome rather than if it was a troll.

Wow, what a loser. You were the one who pissed their pants over me being right before, weren't you? Either way, Mutual Fuck is a clever play on words so we can all take solace from that...

My message was hardly scathing, I just found it strange that no one else had even questioned it, that was all - as was clear in my post. And as it happens, someone also felt the same way and yet you didn't have a go at them. How odd. Was it just you being a) spineless; b) picking your little fight with me because I'm me; or c) you could think of some 'witty' way to change their names into an insult? How tiresome.

Adder · #56 06-01-2006, 10:58 AM

(Before you two start flaming back and forth) Mutual, if you read the thread a LOT of people find it suspicious and have aired that view. Even I do. The thing is, for decency, I'm not going to start throwing base-less acusations around.

I would like to state that I do NOT defend used or his views on most things... but I do not like "witch-hunt"-style investigation.

Mutual Friend · #57 06-01-2006, 11:02 AM

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(Before you two start flaming back and forth) Mutual, if you read the thread a LOT of people find it suspicious and have aired that view. Even I do. The thing is, for decency, I'm not going to start throwing base-less acusations around.

I would like to state that I do NOT defend used or his views on most things... but I do not like "witch-hunt"-style investigation.

If a lot of people find it suspicious then my point is backed up all the more. I DIDN'T make accusations, not a proper one. I said it sounded like bullshit to me, and was curious why more people hadn't spoken out, assuming people WERE giving him the benefit of the doubt. I don't want a witch-hunt, either. My posts have never insinuated such a thing, Used just wanted to take a pot shot.

EDIT: And thank you for a measured response to a rant-y posting. Ta.

used:) · #58 06-01-2006, 11:18 AM

I am sure everyone has run the thought of this member being a troll (the Exoddus) at least once. I can't see how you believed your posts wouldn't have been considered "wrong" by someone. And you can arrogantly explain how justified and legit your words are all you want, but that still doesn't make them completely right, it's utter bullshit that you didn't intend for your posts to start a witch hunt, complete bullshit.

Mutual Friend · #59 06-01-2006, 11:28 AM

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I am sure everyone has run the thought of this member being a troll (the Exoddus) at least once. I can't see how you believed your posts wouldn't have been considered "wrong" by someone.

I can see how they can be considered to be wrong, I just didn't like the way you went about expressing your view of them.

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And you can arrogantly explain how justified and legit your words are all you want, but that still doesn't make them completely right, it's utter bullshit that you didn't intend for your posts to start a witch hunt, complete bullshit.

Firstly - it wasn't arrogant, really. Was it? If someone starts acting up something daft-crazy you're gonna defend yourself... and that certainty may seem like arrogance. Maybe I was arrogant. The jury's still out for me!

Secondly - it isn't bullshit at all (and you were doing so well with keeping those nasty swears under control), it's the opposite of bullshit: truth. If I did want to start a witch-hunt, I would have been quite open about it, cos I wouldn't care.

used:) · #60 06-01-2006, 12:50 PM

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I can see how they can be considered to be wrong, I just didn't like the way you went about expressing your view of them.

Well now, you could have said that in the first place. And saved me a load of bickering.

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Secondly - it isn't bullshit at all (and you were doing so well with keeping those nasty swears under control), it's the opposite of bullshit: truth. If I did want to start a witch-hunt, I would have been quite open about it, cos I wouldn't care.

Hahahahahaha!

Yes, my reply may seem dumb and just a deperate attempt for me to have the last word, but this thread has gone offtopic enough. I'm done.