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Matthew Martin (The Big Squeeze)

Mark,

So you are all still meeting in Borlaugh Hall? I should drop by sometime (I'm only 3 and a half hours away). Please say hello to my good friend John Meltzer from "Big Lake" if he shows up in the next meeting! Please say hello also to Matt and Barry <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

Best regards,
 
I think I have figured out what is going on. Matt and Barry are really two differant people!!!!!!!!


Matt and Barry are actually lovers!

They take turns playing sit and spin in the computer chair while posting classified ads for each other.

One day when it was Matts turn on top while reaching for the K Y he accidentally grabbed the super glue. Without realizing what it was took a seat and him and barry have been joined at the $#@%#(hips) ever since.

That explains why they use the same photos, same photo hosting company, same puter, sign in under each others names, same prices etc. etc. It also explains why we see more of matt then barry, barries hands have been glued to........and Matt is the only one who can reach the puter.

So you see all along we have been wrong and they really are two differant people who are "VERY GOOD" freinds.



LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry a little sick I know, but I couldnt help it. Matt getting caught with his pants down like that is just way to funny.
 
I suspect Barrimatt or Mabarry or Matt Riska or whoever you are will either get really quiet or the list of excuses as to why they can't meet will begin flowing in.  Thank God most of these scammers come from the ranks of the galactically stupid. I think the nail is in the coffin on this one.  Unfortunately there are still a few devious people out there with a few brain cells.
 
Like it was said.

If you guys are as good as you say it would be very easy to figure out that there are two different people, but i understand the easiest of things is hard to do for people with to much time on there hands.

If you really think that this is going to keep me out of this then sorry, already have a ton of people doing business with and also have a ton of references..

If you really want to figure out the truth you will contact us both.  If you are really bright you could call both of us at same time on conference call.  You already have my number and Barry's number can be given out too.

See the true story is that you guys really don't want to figure this out otherwise you won't have anything better to do with your time.

Contact Jeff Lepsch at [email protected]  he can tell you that it is two different people, he lives about a block from me.

Matthew Martin
 
I would just like to hear your explanation of why you two are using the same computer.If you can't even explain that,we are going to assume you're lying.And don't reply w/a bunch of crap skirting the issue EXPLAIN why you and him use the same computer,that's it <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
 
yup you can call me two....
and I bet you ...even though I do not have a twin brother....
when you call me..I can produce one.

Why the phone call?  because no one can see you or identify you?

The guy offered to have you come to his meetings.
all you gotta do is show up.  Show your drivers license as proof of who you are.  Then He will post  on here the findings.
Then I will either laugh at you or post my humble apologies

You say we don't want to find out...you say all we have to do is call.  I can get any old sucker to pose as my friend on the phone for me.

go to that meeting....show your licenses....AND PROVE ME WRONG
 
Just a couple of observations from an objective observer.....

Why would you (Mr. Martin) post under "Wrath" or "Wrath's Reptiles" (or whatever it was), if you and Mr. Riska are two different people?

Why is it that you (Mr. Martin) and Mr. Riska have the EXACT same internet IP address, which is impossible if you are not the same person, unless you are both connected to the internet through the exact same port at the exact same time?

The language in your ads, and those submitted for the world to consider are exactly the same.... same language..... same photos (this one doesn't bother me too much) and the same time (or nearly so) and (again) same IP address.

Like many of the others that read and or post here, I'm interested in finding out about details like these.... As far as emailing your reference, what would keep you from fabricating a new identity to vouch for yourself if the rest of these conditions were true? It is also easy to get someone to pose as Mr. Riska for your proposed conference call as well. I'm afraid that until you can come up with a better explanation for how you and Barry Riska share the same internet port, and why it is you posted under that assumed name/identity a few days ago, that you will continue to appear guilty of attempting to deceive the public, whether it is true or not.

About the snakes and stuff of mine that you inquired about last week..... Your money is good with me. It's your credibility that is suffering here...

Tom Townsend
 
Well for starters we are friends and Barry is at my house quite a bit and checks alot of his snake stuff here as well as at home.  Also he doesn't have a digital camera so it was easier to just let him use my pics and that being I was not to worried about him using the pics.

If that is the case I can also take pics of both of our IDs to show you also.

Matthew Martin
 
As I said, I have no vested interest in the resolution, but the message you posted under "Wrath" certainly made it look like you and "Barry" are the same person.

If you were to do as you suggest and scan your Id's (Driver's License should do it I would think) and send the file to Mr. Luna, perhaps that would be a satisfactory conclusion to the entire thread.

I saw these things because the more of this sort of thing that are put to rest, the better it is for everyone concerned. I spent three hours (I couldn't sleep) reading the entire "Snake Pit" thread last night and to be perfectly honest about it, the hobby suffers from this nonsense. If you can clear your name, then you should do so. The thing you have to remember is that in this world of smoke and mirrors, perception *is* reality and right now the perception is that you and Barry are nothing more than a failed attempt at deception.

I'm not normally involved in this stuff.... I read far more than I post here, as I don't have anything to offer as a rule. I'm going to refrain from commenting on this again. As I said in the beginning, you have done nothing to or for me, so my comments were based on what I've read here. I'm going back to lurking again.

Tom Townsend
 
A meeting of these two persons is not necessary. All that needs to be done is to post both of the DL# on this thread and after that it would be easy to check them both out. If they are ligit, all will be over and proven. Sounds simply enough to me.
Irene Olier
 
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Well for starters we are friends and Barry is at my house quite a bit and checks alot of his snake stuff here as well as at home. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Is that why you posted under his name...instead of him posting under yours.

Is that why I saw classifieds posted under your name with his IP#.
Then I saw classifieds with his name and your IP#

Is that why the words to your classifieds were EXACT and the prices were exact too.   Which I can no longer prove because the classified owner erased all your posts and his too.

So Mr. Riska's add says he is thinning down his collection....then why buy more animals from you?

how about this
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I sold all my animals except for a few to Barry Riska and got out of this business except for some personal pets is all.
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>  so you got out of this business.  
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If you really think that this is going to keep me out of this then sorry, already have a ton of people doing business with and also have a ton of references..
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> What happened...you changed your mind?

Matt here is a quote from Mr. Townsend....he was talking to you (MATT)
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">About the snakes and stuff of mine that you inquired about last week..... Your money is good with me. It's your credibility that is suffering here...
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

Guess what...he just told me that Barry Just e-mailed him asking what snakes he inquired about.  Whoopsy wrong computer again Matt?

If you don't believe me..he will post it here in a few
 
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (alvaro @ May 26 2002,01:12)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Mark,

So you are all still meeting in Borlaugh Hall? I should drop by sometime (I'm only 3 and a half hours away). Please say hello to my good friend John Meltzer from "Big Lake" if he shows up in the next meeting! Please say hello also to Matt and Barry <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

Best regards,</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Daniel, yes we are still meeting in Borlaug hall, though it's getting kind of crowded in there, we regularily have 120+ people attending the monthly meetings.  I actually haven't seen John Meltzer for a long time as he doesn't have the time to make it to many meetings anymore, but if he shows I'll make sure to say Hi from you.  

Barry and Matt, My offer still stands.  I'm not making any kind of judgement, I just think this would be a handy way to clear the confusion.  The next meeting is June 7th at 7 o'clock PM room 335 Borlaug hall  on the U of M St. Paul campus (the ag campus, right behind the state fairgrounds) Please contact me if you would like to arrange to meet.  I'll try to make it there before 7 o'clock  Most of the board members will be able to point me out to you, I usually can be found in the back of the room near the adoption animals, Sarah Richard, the adoption committee chair can also point me out to you.  I'm fairly easy to spot, I'll be the clean shaven, short haired guy without any tattoos or piercings.      <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>  <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>   Again, please contact me by E-mail (either  though the message board on this site or direct at [email protected])

Mark
 
Dont worry Matt and Barry, we all believe that you are two different people (cough, cough).  <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

If that is true, then what Jason says must be correct-you two are gay lovers (not that there is anything wrong with that&#33<img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> Which one wears the women's clothes??? It's Matt, right?

Sincerely,

Gino (Beniquez) From Da Bronx
 
You know all of this is getting really childish,  its sad this board used to be full of people actually knew about things before they opened there mouths.  Now that its an open board  all the kids seem to come out.  

Barry
 
since we are all being childish, i want to chime in before i go beddy bye...
maybe matt and barry don't know that they are they same person?  or maybe one knows of the other and is hiding it from himself?  ever see fight club?  could be the situation here...    <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>  <img src="http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>
no but seriously, just go to the meeting and it will solve this entire problem and you two may actually be able to make some local business contacts while you are there.
good luck to you both...
 
you guys dont have to worry he wont show up this is typical Matt Martin behavior, get caught and lie lielie lie lie lielie lie lie lie lielie, till one of two things happen either everyone is so confused they dont know what to think or he has dug that hole so deep that he has to dissapear for a year or two figure out what his next plain of attack will be(like last time), Matt get lost there is no room for you in this buisness to many intelligent con-artists out there to have dumb a$$es like you hanging around

Jason
P.S. is it just me or did a couple of those lies above get stuck togther??? LMAO!!!!!!
 
Like i said it is really a simple thing for you guys to figure out that there is two people but oh yeah i forgot why would you when this is all you have to.

Not too hard to figure it out, but from the childish remarks people can see what kind of people are really making the remarks.  

Pretty sad that you guys can't get your head out of your ass to take 5 minutes and figure this out.

You know how to contact us both and yet you don't.....go figure

You know how to look stuff up and snoop around any other time yet you don't.......go figure

Hell you could even contact local Law enforcement and ask yet you don't (let me guess they would be lying too according to you idiots).......go figure

Just shows that no one is really trying to find out the truth just need something to do.



Like i said earlier contact Jeff Lepsh, he has a good standing with some influential people and he lives a block away from, yet you don't........go figure

Matthew Martin
 
I'm sure Ted K. (i'm not even going to attept to spell his last name) had "good standing with some influential people" as well, doesn't prove anything.  If there is one thing I have learned from this board, it's that these people who visit here want HARD PROOF!!  Get it for them and this problem will disappear.
Good luck.
 
if it weas really that simple....
all you had to do was scan your Drivers licenses.
Or you could go to the meeting....ITS THAT SIMPLE.

No long distance no nothing.  YOu could have scaned your driver's licences...but instead you come on here saying check this check that...

Jeff who?

if he can really vouch for you and if he has a good stankding with some influential people...where is he?  Oh I get it..youhave not signed on under his name yet?


Scan some Id's or go to the Meeting.   IT'S THAT SIMPLE
 
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