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He is not asking me to post anything here. I'm just asking him questions/finding information that he has posted on his Facebook. Anyone here can do that as his posts are public.
I do agree that more information needs to be posted.
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Bad Guy Mike Matson (Mikes Phat Frogs)
- Thread starter kcexotics
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He is not asking me to post anything here. I'm just asking him questions/finding information that he has posted on his Facebook. Anyone here can do that as his posts are public.
I do agree that more information needs to be posted.
kcexotics
New member
How about we start with some of the things I've specifically asked for first?
Browning out
Amelanistic Orca
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Syn Crawford... ANYTHING FOR SOMETHING FREE! You can't keep kicking dirt on a pile of 'poop', trying to hide what it is... and expect it to be anything other than. #kudosontheremoratypeefforts
Mistyck
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If he can't post here, then you can't act as a go between, which is what you are doing in this forum.
How about we start with some of the things I've specifically asked for first?
If he can't get the information himself, then it's not your job to get it for him.
You're not just doing that. You're taking information from one place (facebook), bringing it here, and then asking questions to take back to facebook to give there. If the OP wants to give information then he can and should do so on this thread without you prompting him. Also, if anything is asked by Mike Matson in regards to this, and you come and ask it here to get his answers or give his answers, then that is being a go-between for a banned member. Which isn't allowed considering there is a reason he is banned.
So since he shot his own foot off and got himself banned from here, he doesn't really need to have someone respond or get answers for him.
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Hi Brandi, just to clarify, I am getting info from Mike's Facebook and posting to here, and asking him questions I find on here. I'm not asking questions for him or gettinf info for him, nor has he asked me to do so at any point.
Mistyck
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He cannot post the information himself. That's my point. If he can't post it himself then why should you?
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I do see your point regardless, I'm just trying to get all the facts on the situation. Sorry, posting from my phone and hit Post Quick Reply instead of Go Advanced. I'll post more when I get to my laptop.
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So are you saying only one side of the story should be offered? I just want to see both sides of the story, which is why I am asking him questions based on what I see here. I'm not asking questions for him, I'm not posting for him in any way. I'm doing this so there is more info for everyone to read.
Talk later.
So are you saying only one side of the story should be offered? I just want to see both sides of the story, which is why I am asking him questions based on what I see here. I'm not asking questions for him, I'm not posting for him in any way. I'm doing this so there is more info for everyone to read.
The reason he cannot post is his own doing. And I'm not sure I believe the little fiction going on here, that you ask him questions, he knows about the threads, and he is innocent of trying to frame a reply.
You are acting as a go between and in my opinion, you are circumventing the ban placed on him because of his own actions.
Mistyck
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So are you saying only one side of the story should be offered? I just want to see both sides of the story, which is why I am asking him questions based on what I see here. I'm not asking questions for him, I'm not posting for him in any way. I'm doing this so there is more info for everyone to read.
What part of, if he didn't get himself banned then he'd be able to post on his own, don't you get? Since he can't post for himself NO ONE ELSE needs to post for him. That's what I am saying. So unless the OP has the same information that you do, then NO, it doesn't need to be here. Since Mike Matson cannot post the information, then it does NOT need to be posted. You ARE posting for him, by posting information that he has stated. You're not doing this for everyone, you're getting it done for him. Whether you want to actually state it or not.
As far as I am concerned, what you are doing by interacting with him and then posting is circumvention, and unethical. Sabrina, by your actions you are not only circumventing a ban (IMHO), you are tainting your own name.
hhmoore
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Sabrina,
You have a PM...if you haven't already; I suggest you take a moment to read it before continuing here.
Also, it appears that a reminder is necessary about how to post images in a BOI thread. Images, including screenshots, MUST be posted as attachments. IMG codes from image hosting sites are convenient; but the images can be removed at any time, which leaves gaps in the thread.
You have a PM...if you haven't already; I suggest you take a moment to read it before continuing here.
Also, it appears that a reminder is necessary about how to post images in a BOI thread. Images, including screenshots, MUST be posted as attachments. IMG codes from image hosting sites are convenient; but the images can be removed at any time, which leaves gaps in the thread.
How about we try to get this resolved via the shortest distance between two points? Ask Mike to contact me via the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page and I'll see about lifting his ban. The ban is several years old now, so if the reason he got banned can be resolved, then I am willing to give him another chance.
At the very least, perhaps this will pull the thread back on topic.
At the very least, perhaps this will pull the thread back on topic.
kcexotics
New member
I informed him Via FB
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I will take a moment to apoligize for apparently breaking a rule, where my actions have been interpreted as me trying to circumvent his ban. It was not my intention to do so, really. But my intentiins have be interpeted otherwise, hence the apology which I do mean whole heartedly.
That being said, if I am tainting my own name, as you as saying, by posting on this thread, I'm not sure what to say. I'm not a seller, and these days I'm not really a buyer. If anyone wants to take my posts, comments, what have you, and formulate the opinion that I am not someone to do business with, so be it. I can't please everyone, although I do try to help as many people out as possible.
I look forward to seeing what Mike has to say about this thread as well as the other, if he does message Rich so we can get things cleared up, as well as whatever the original poster shares with us later. My goal was to get more information.
Again, I apologize for breaking rules. The last time I posted in the BOI the 3rd party hosting rule wasn't a thing, and as far as my intentions go, they were not to circumvent Mike's ban. Hopefully we can get back on topic now, and sorry tor bumping this post again without anything to add other than a public apology.
clintdowns
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I have chatted with Mike on several occasions now and I have nothing but good things to say about him. He has not came at me sideways and he is ALWAYS willing to help out when so have questions. I am in the process of purchasing some Pacmans here in the future and Mike will be the person that I get some from.
kcexotics
New member
Well good luck with that
How about you reserve your comments until you've done business with him
Just bc he answered your questions and made you feel special, doesn't make him a stand up guy. SynPlus likes to see screen shots, pics, and proof please add some or it didn't happen.
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I used to think like those 2. Was friends with him on facebook, he seemed like a stand up guy and his posts always made it look like he was the victim. I even defended him until I saw all the proof posted about how he wasn't going to pay someone back, still hasnt, and all the dead frogs etc. I had to eat my words. News flash, just because they're nice and popular on their Facebook doesn't mean there isn't a demon behind closed doors. He even offered me a frog after I posted saying he seemed like a stand-up guy and I turned it down, glad I did. So I kinda wonder if he offered them a frog for posting good things. *And to clarify, he offered the frog after I posted not before so I wasn't posting because of the frog. I wasn't going to take a frog for posting he was a good guy like it was some kind of payment like he pretty much hinted at and wanted me to keep doing. I then unfriendly him on facebook after all the proof came out in that thread and I felt like a total idiot for ever believing him. Again I did not post for a frog, he just seemed like a stand up guy and after he offered the frog and said "keep it up" or something a long those lines I started to doubt him. Just makes me think he does that kind of thing to get people to keep defending him. I never had and still don't have a frog in my collection and really didn't want one to begin with so didn't jump on the offer which just tasted all sorts of wrong to begin with when he said it.
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tcp2
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There is no way his ban should be lifted. He has posted under multiple different names and had people post ads for him. He is completely dishonest and unethical. He tries to sell animals that are banned under State laws. Look at any of the numerous posts about him. He lies, cheats and steals in almost every transaction. He will then start threatening and name calling if bullying does not work. Unbelievable that you would even consider lifting his ban. It should be life plus 100 years.
tcp2
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Rich, I am once again saying you can not be serious. Contact me privately for more information. Tom