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Lol I guess I'm beginning to see the character of some of the others involved.
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Just like everyone else who'll read this thread. That's a big part of what this forum is all about. We're all judged by what we say on here. Was there supposed to be some grand point to alluding to the obvious? "lol"
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I'm not taking the situation lightly at all... where did you come up with that?
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Couple of examples:
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Is Mike questionable for some actions - absolutely.
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I don't think that "questionable" even begins to cover him and the actions he's taken since bursting on to the BOI scene some 7 years ago. Of all possible adjectives available to describe what's been documented in the past 7 years, "questionable" is a pitifully inadequate descriptor.
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Pointing out an identified scammer (e.g. using someone else's photos, not following through with orders, sending a bottle of water on a trade, etc) is not what we're dealing with and NOT what I'm referring to. The base of this thread is: was it communicated as WC vs CB. The wider scope is the character of Mike. I do not believe there have been any accusations of a SCAM.
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Maybe the above comment is specifically in regard to the situation outlined by the OP of this thread. If so, referring to a WC snake as CB could easily be considered a scam. Given his documented propensity toward grossly misrepresenting the reality of any given situation, it's extremely plausible that he did call the snake CB. Since no one seems to have knowledge of any farms producing this species, even his contention that he did refer to it as "farmed" would have been dishonest. In typical mike matson form, he's quick to pass the buck to some nameless wholesaler who supposedly represented it to him as such. Awfully convenient that he doesn't want to throw them under the bus after blaming them for any misrepresentation...
Regarding the "wider scope" you'd mentioned: Since you seem to be putting forth a fairly strict definition of what a scam is, he's still clearly guilty of having scammed someone out of $450 for an animal order that he never fulfilled. Pretty sure he blamed that on one of the girlfriends whose name he'd used to post on this site.
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I merely stated that those not involved should limit their postings.
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And I merely stated my opposing view, editorializing on why I believe certain people tend to espouse your ideas on how this forum should operate.
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You know nothing about me.
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I know that your words come across to me as downplaying the situation, adding little more than "fluff". I know that I believe your use of the word, "questionable" to describe his actions is very lame and dismissive. I know that you seem to think self-aggrandizement serves some purpose here:
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I serve on the board of directors at www.scapeclub.org. I am the director of operations at www.thelilysanctuary.org. I am the adoption chair and board member at www.octortoisecttc.org. I do not spend all day and night in the forums - hence my low post count. But I am involved - in real life. If you notice, I do a lot of rescue type work, not retail. Why? Because I care about the well being of the animals... I'm not here to make money or take sides. I truly want to stay in the loop of what's going on.
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More pointless "fluff". If you're concerned for animal welfare, you may want to teach mike how to properly test his water.
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Nobody should have to post a resume to be heard here... give me a break.
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Considering how you'd "PERSONALLY" like to see the BOI operate, I think this sentiment would be much more appropriately directed at yourself. You're the one who doesn't seem to want to "leave an open door for anybody and everybody to chime in." I never said or implied that anyone should have to provide a resume, so "give me a break." Apparently, your own ego prompted you to try to justify yourself with a bunch of wholly irrelevant information that apparently amounts to the resume that no one had asked for.
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You're accusing MY character because I posted a positive experience...? Because I posted my opinions on the situation/matter?
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I have no issue with you posting your positive experience. It's aspects of your editorialization that I took issue with. Like yourself, I simply posted my own opinions in reply. Glad this forum isn't run the way you'd "PERSONALLY" like it to be, because I have the freedom to do so.
Go ahead and have the last word. I suspect it'll just be more wishy-washy weak sauce.