It's to bad that Robert made such a great post and didn't have much impact.
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Originally Posted by Sugarhedgie
Lmmfao. I wanted to say takenyour head out or his a$$
Because if he was paying her shell be disapointed for looking like she does probably wouldn't get the money in the end anyway haha
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First, Casey is a
he and besides participating on the BOI since its creation has been a reputable member of not just this community but the reptile community as a whole for a extremely long time.
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Originally Posted by DavidBeard
I'll come right out and say it: How much is Ty paying you, Casey?
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Originally Posted by Fangthane
Of course, it really could be as simple as you suggest.  I'm sure we'll never actually know. All I really know is, at this point, I don't really think he merits further acknowledgement. |
You guys go ahead and debate the differences of opinion but to start suggesting Casey has been bought off is pure garbage.
Perhaps if Casey had just left it at
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Originally Posted by Casey Hulse
but as we have seen many many times just recently, some succesful people have a very hard time addmiting they were wrong, and/or appologized. Maybe it is pride that is keeping him from doing what we all see as being the right thing, I am not sure?
I think he has gotten bad advice from someone close to him. If I were to make a suggestion to him, I would say. "pay her the $3000, it is the right thing to do"
Do I think he screwed up? yeah.
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We know everyone would be on the same page.
That's the bottom-line on the opinion of this "raffle" right?
Everyone agrees what the solution should be.
Again, Great post Robert!
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A couple of thoughts as this thread finds itself 36 pages deep now.
1. The Board of Inquiry:
"I spent all day, and that screw wouldn't come out, stupid hammer!"
The BOI is a tool, and like any tool, when used correctly and how it was intended can be a very powerful device. When used incorrectly or abused it is easy for outsiders and even participants (new & seasoned) to label the tool as defective or faulty. Rather than place blame at the feet of the individuals who incorrectly use it, often times the easier comeback is to dismiss the tool as "useless or a joke" instead. The BOI serves an incredible and invaluable function when used properly. I would hope that if individuals have issues and concerns with comments left on the BOI that they are mentally capable to distinguish and separate between the actual BOI and some of those who simply participate on the BOI.
2. Antagonism Towards one Another:
"Even if everyone is doing it, wrong is never right"
You: "scumbag, POS, lair, troll, a**...lol", etc. Want to be taken seriously, professionally, then learn to express yourself as such. Did someone take a jab at you? Take the higher ground, you are not obligated to sling mud in the trenches with them. Did that person's opinion differ from yours? That is okay, and doesn't constitute your need to pronounce a declaration of war. As is, in most cases, where a BOI thread revolves around a "disagreement", there are two sides to a story. It is okay to hear both sides, points and counterpoints without feeling the need to unleash personal assaults upon one another. A landslide attack from the majority doesn't mean that truth still can't be found from the minority. If we want the BOI to function as intended, we should welcome both sides, as the actual truth may lay in the middle of both. An ounce of respect, the higher ground, an extended hand can make a mile of difference... I hope we can try a little harder to be a little better, a little kinder moving forward.
As a side note, infractions are in fact passed out here. Though invisible to the others, rest assured that a blind eye is not turned by the staff. Thank you.
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Dan you have been in the minority in many threads over the years. Heck, at one point you where playing devil's advocate just about every thread some years back. I don't recall anyone telling you not to participate or acknowledge you anymore in those threads.
Casey isn't the target of this thread and hasn't disagreed on what the outcome should be.