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[The Chairman]

your PMs are private. No one reads them and they are encrypted to boot.

For everyone... There is NO PARTY LINE for you to follow here! Disagree as much as you would like. Yes, you need to keep it civil but feel free to disagree as you see fit. However, realise that we recognise two types of threats; direct and indirect.

A direct threat is one that promises to do harm to a person or their belongings. ie "I wanna kick your butt when I see you at the quarry!" If you feel threatened, please contact the proper authorities. All we can do is ban the offender!

An indirect threat is just as bad, but is more of a wish for harm. ie "I hope you swallow water and die..." If you feel threatened, please contact the proper authorities. All we can do is ban the offender!

These are NOT to be confused with warning someone about possible death or harm ie "If you keep diving without looking at your SPG you might end up killing yourself..."

These also should not be confused with insults which are a whole nother category. They are handled on an individual basis. They are almost always uncool so please avoid them.

Yes Wyno... each post logs an IP address that just a few of us can see.

 

[Northeastwrecks]

You may also be able to get more information by looking at their websites.

TekDiveGirl's Website

You may also find information by using the public information search agencies.

Search on Mickey (possibly Michael) Smith and Kimber Smith. Their websites contain enough personal information to narrow the search.

 

[Big-t-2538]

NEW - someone must have lit a fire under your arse...you don't seem to be happy....

IT is too bad that the tekgirl and guy are gone, I was just beginning to like them....I really wanted to trade those darts for that computer.

brauhn (and some more letters in that name I'm not about to try and recall the locations of) - don't worry about the DIR view in my mind....frankly you can call your system whatever you like. I have a system...it is called TDT (Tony's Diving Trials).....I decide for myself what I like and don't like. I take and evaluate all (rational and reasonable) opinions and am trying to find out what is going to work best for me. The DIR philosiphy is just anohter opinion in my mind and when someone opens their mouth and spouts garbage about something b/c they think it is DIR, more often than not, it is readily evident.

Alright...talk to you all later

 

[jonnythan]

VaJames once bubbled...
It does add fuel to the fire of those who are 100% anti DIR though.

It adds fuel to the fire for *everyone who is a reasonable human being*, whether they're anti-DIR, DIR, or just thinking about it.

 

[Dryglove]

MikeFerrara once bubbled...


I'll think about it. They usually don't do anything about stuff like this and if they did it would probably just cause trouble for a bunch of people without getting anything done. Maybe one of the moderators or some one has experience with stuff like this on a board and has some advice.

The reason im saying to report is in case one of them have a history of this type of behavior or even the possibility of one of them being on parole. It does make a difference especially if they confront you at a dive site and want to do bodily harm to you or even your family. At least this way the police have a paper trail that you have left starting with the online threats. It just builds a stronger case against them should something happen. If nothing comes about it and it was done by some kid then so be it. By the looks of it the police shouldnt have to hard of a time finding them with their full names and website and all.

Anyways i'll shut up now and you can decide what you need to do

 

[WJL]

Northeastwrecks once bubbled...
You may also be able to get more information by looking at their websites.

TekDiveGirl's Website

Some direct quotations from the blogs on their web site:

By Mickey on May 21, 2003:
"I have a narrowed my doctors down to a handful...I guess that is good for me and even better for some of my neighbors...as the medication appears to be working so my tongue is not as sharp as it usually is...
....
... the anti psychotic meds have thinned my blood...
....
If anyone of you would like to try me out...give me a ring and sign a waiver...my email is located on this page somewhere. Live blades, sticks, Bokken, Shinai...empty hands...hell...we can draw at twenty paces if you wish..but remember...Only one wins--as in life."


By Kim on March 7, 2003:
"I am diving my new DIR setup... heh me.... the DIR anti-christ going DIR. How scary is that! Amazing what love will do! I still remember some of the first things I said to Mickey when he PMed me in the channel that day... "I am NOT DIR and will never be DIR so you won't dive with me." Ok so he said he would anyway and that is moot... but now I am trying out the DIR harness setup on my pink Aluminum backplate. While we were setting it up it didn't feel so great... we will see. I am still a stroke at heart I suppose.... I am withholding judgement as we speak. I will update further later."

IMO these people should not be considered as official or even typical GUE or DIR representatives.

 

[MikeFerrara]

Wow, I missed that when I checked out the site yesterday but I just found it. You only quoted the nice parts. I feel a pole comming on...just kidding. LOL

 

[Northeastwrecks]

Big-t-2538 once bubbled...
NEW - someone must have lit a fire under your arse...you don't seem to be happy....

I'm perfectly happy. I was merely responding to their actions. Nothing personal, just doing it because the World in general and ScubaBoard in particular will both be better without them in it.

 

[blacknet]

Hello,

I'm really steping out to say this so here goes.

I would hate to see anyone leave scubaboard because of the actions of a few people. Just remember arguments online is not worth the effort. Scubaboard has always been a place where divers can come share things and get along nicely instead of the petty bickering that we see in other nameless lists/boards

Ed

 

[MASS-Diver]

MikeFerrara once bubbled...
Wow, I missed that when I checked out the site yesterday but I just found it. You only quoted the nice parts. I feel a pole comming on...just kidding. LOL

Did you see how they have an "open note" on their site to you?

I wouldn't worry to much about running into those two in person, although the chick looks like she's a big eater, and, if she's hungry she might bite your arm or something........