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Bad Guy Mike Matson of Mike's Phat Frog is a scammer !!

You think its funny why? For what reason? Because I have been under attack. Im not attacking anyone. I am just defending myself. And you think it's funny? You think it's funny that people make threats to me and to others? Im currently being blasted on mikes Facebook page where I am being threatened by multiple people for nothing. So I fail to find humor. So Mike starts a whole thread about me and my so called illegal activity and then plays immature games? And you think it's funny? I shouldn't have to be dealing with any of this bs. But I chose to stand up for a kid and an old friend and I knew what I would get for it. But I am glAd you think it's funny that for my effort I have been attacked threatened stalked and more not only by mike but also his partner in crime Barry lambert. Glad it gives you a good chuckle. Do you think it is an easy decision to stick my neck out to stand up for a 15 your old kid and a 76 year old veteran of the industry to protect them from abuse from mike matson? Do you have any idea at all how much grief and bs that decision has brought upon my life? You and I have vast differences in what I think is funny. Here's a little threat someone posted on mikes Facebook post about me today and his whole funny mamba panda perversion. Tell me why it is this type of thing is funny again? And again I have zero idea what Joshua barger is even talking about. But maybe when he catches up to me we can hash it out.

Yes mr. I can't be manipulated, I think it's funny. It's funny that you fell for it. It's funny that you made choices and now wish you hadn't. It's alright if you don't think it's funny.

I don't think it's funny at all what mike and the girl have been through. But then, I never supported that regardless of what you and your pals think. As far as 76 year old veterans, I have no clue who you refer too.

You dish it out, but when you get it back you're full of excuses. You knew the possible outcomes of your sticking your neck out, I believe it was you who said that I may be wrong but am not going to re-read posts to make sure, and when someone starts hacking at it, you cry.

Suck it up buttercup, it happens.

Holier than thou bites troll's bait. You're not the first, you won't be the last. Even I have done it so you're in illustrious company there, but no matter what you think, it's funny to see you take the bait and run. A bit of research would have prevented that, but you don't seem to have the wherewithall to hold back long enough to check facts. You may want to make some adjustments in your next crusade.
 
Cry? Not likely. I would actually relish the opportunity to meet mike or Barry. But im not going to sit here and throw threats back and forth like a high school kid. I really fail to comprehend what your issue with me is as I really have done nothing to you ever. But you are welcome to act the way you are. Today you just decided to taunt me and call me names. Your while post is pointless you're just looking to argue? Anyway I guess I'm done crying now.

I had at one time thought you were a faulty intelligent and reasonable
Person but now I see you just like to play in the mud


Yes mr. I can't be manipulated, I think it's funny. It's funny that you fell for it. It's funny that you made choices and now wish you hadn't. It's alright if you don't think it's funny.

I don't think it's funny at all what mike and the girl have been through. But then, I never supported that regardless of what you and your pals think. As far as 76 year old veterans, I have no clue who you refer too.

You dish it out, but when you get it back you're full of excuses. You knew the possible outcomes of your sticking your neck out, I believe it was you who said that I may be wrong but am not going to re-read posts to make sure, and when someone starts hacking at it, you cry.

Suck it up buttercup, it happens.

Holier than thou bites troll's bait. You're not the first, you won't be the last. Even I have done it so you're in illustrious company there, but no matter what you think, it's funny to see you take the bait and run. A bit of research would have prevented that, but you don't seem to have the wherewithall to hold back long enough to check facts. You may want to make some adjustments in your next crusade.
 
Say what?

I see no sexual act posted. Innuendo, yes.
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Did you read it?

you need to learn what to do with that hardon
...
you get these premature things that are just unpleasant, neh?

Anyways, always interesting the people that defend bad people. Jay I would not get to worked up over Wilomn, his posts are whats really funny, because they are so pathetic. Not sure why someone who seems to have an otherwise good reputation is talking so cray cray... I have only seen this when some individuals have some good 20%+ running through the system, maybe why he is so giggly? Maybe picked up a Colorado Toad with a cut? Wilomn, please explain why this seems out of character and you say such crude things publicly with such a giggly way? I hope no one hacked your account. Seems so much more like the character of Mike, who makes gay jokes and laughs about it.
 
Kind of what I was thinking. What's with the maturity level here? Resorting to gay jokes? Attempting to cut people down and emasculate them by calling names like buttercup? I thought this guy was a rational respectful person but I see I was wrong.



Did you read it?



Anyways, always interesting the people that defend bad people. Jay I would not get to worked up over Wilomn, his posts are whats really funny, because they are so pathetic. Not sure why someone who seems to have an otherwise good reputation is talking so cray cray... I have only seen this when some individuals have some good 20%+ running through the system, maybe why he is so giggly? Maybe picked up a Colorado Toad with a cut? Wilomn, please explain why this seems out of character and you say such crude things publicly with such a giggly way? I hope no one hacked your account. Seems so much more like the character of Mike, who makes gay jokes and laughs about it.
 
:drama:

Wow.
I had almost dared to hope that these threads could now sink into obscurity; but I'm not really surprised to see the madness continue.

The bickering is disruptive, gentlemen; and it needs to stop. If that means that more people need to be removed for a while...so be it. I'm opening an express line - no tedious infractions, repeated warnings, etc. You can take this hint, or not.
 
Boys your limited vocabularies are making me laugh as well. Surely you smart fellows are aware that many word and phrases have more than a single meaning, are you not? If not, then I suppose my thinking you incredibly dense for not understanding the connotation (dictionary.com) in which I used a word that offended some pansy (another word with more than a single meaning).

I don't recall EVER defneding mike. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've said he was behaving in a stupid manner and should just shut up and go home. I'd give the same advice to some of the thinner skinned here as well, were I one to give advice unasked for.

Now, you kids have fun and stay off my lawn. Metaphorically not literally, of course.
 
One down...and I'm betting he didn't even see my post. Next person gets twice as long - who's it going to be?
 
I'm a bit late, but a few lawyers said I could take this to court and win, I just didn't see a real reason behind it other than getting back at someone you don't like. My comment on the video was more to end whatever the video started. You all dislike me, big whoop, I dislike several people, too.
Jay, you're a hell of a friend, but you scare the crap out of me in person, with your neutral expression, I can't tell if you're pissed or pleased and I basically have MBD so you could crush me like a twig. I'd just rather not be the reason you two decide to duke it out in person if that ever happens, but seriously, you guys aren't getting anywhere with the constant back and forth on social media, so why bother? I can see you two have an unexplainably strong hatred against each other, I hate someone with about half the magnitude of this 'special bond'(and it's not Mike), but I just don't see any benefits to taking it this far publicly.


If you want to see what I actually wrote on the video thread, it's there for all to see, the internet is at your fingertips
 
You all dislike me
That is not true


If you want to see what I actually wrote on the video thread, it's there for all to see, the internet is at your fingertips

Most other places on the internet can have content edited and/or removed. It is preferable to take a screen shot and post your referenced content here.
 
I'm a bit late, but a few lawyers said I could take this to court and win, I just didn't see a real reason behind it other than getting back at someone you don't like. My comment on the video was more to end whatever the video started. You all dislike me, big whoop, I dislike several people, too.
Jay, you're a hell of a friend, but you scare the crap out of me in person, with your neutral expression, I can't tell if you're pissed or pleased and I basically have MBD so you could crush me like a twig. I'd just rather not be the reason you two decide to duke it out in person if that ever happens, but seriously, you guys aren't getting anywhere with the constant back and forth on social media, so why bother? I can see you two have an unexplainably strong hatred against each other, I hate someone with about half the magnitude of this 'special bond'(and it's not Mike), but I just don't see any benefits to taking it this far publicly.


If you want to see what I actually wrote on the video thread, it's there for all to see, the internet is at your fingertips

Cher you got bullied into submission. That was mikes plan the whole time. From the day he threatened to Make the video he has been trying to bully you into silence. The issue between mike and I is now way bigger than you. When someone threatens me , my family, my property it blows way past my boundaries of tolerable behavior.
As far as people not liking you? I can assure you that most people do. I have gotten more messages than I can count referencing what a strong and intelligent young woman you are. You called him out and he proved you correct. His performance of the water tests were completely incorrect rendering the result erroneous. So CHer there are many who adore you trust me. I for one have the same amount of love in my heart for you that I do for any one of my children and that is the truth. You are aware of who my close friends are and we all like you. You are under the wings of some very high profile reptile breeders you don't need to worry about what others think of you.
As far as you being scared of me? I don't know why because you have no reason to be. Most people are when they make me angry. That's why mike went off the deep end with his threats and attempts to discredit me. To over compensate for his fear and to put on a front to his minions on facebook.
As far as your reference to me being a good friend? You have no idea. I will die to protect those I care about if I have to and I will protect anyone against a bully even a stranger.

Mike is a hypocrite on so many levels I don't even know where to start. I literally have had more threats than I care to talk about. By him and others even high school kids like this Brian Diaz in Fullerton who's profile pic is someone shooting a gun offering to get my address for Mike. You don't see me going after him like mine did to you. I realize he's just a little kid not worth worrying about. And another guy plotting with mike to come to the next super show from
Florida to confront me over nothing. Mike matson offered to buy his plane ticket, pick him up at LAX and drive him to the show. These is all out in the open discussions for all to see, not private at all. While it gets my attention it's not something im too worried about.So CHer this has evolved into something that has nothing to do with you.
Keep your head up Cher focus on those who care about you and continue your animal efforts and don't worry about everyone else.
 
Lucille, I guess it's mostly us being lazy and the comment being quite long
I also haven't figured out a way to attach photos without using a URL, before I'd just use photos off of Facebook, drag them into a new tab, then copy that URL. I may be able to take apart a computer, figure out what it's not working, then reassemble it with a working part, but online forums are a bit new to me, I'm used to Facebook.

I'm not one to take a single hit and collapse in tears, been bullied since I was maybe 8, I just thought I left them all in 6th grade when I transferred into a charter system that allowed me more time for the collection than on classwork.
When you say there are many who adore me, it's not that I don't take your word for it, it's that I don't know who they are, what they do/produce, and if what they have is what I've been looking for. If we like each other, might as well diversify our collections with some of each others stock and not have to keep the thought in the back of our minds that we were lied to
 
Lucille, I guess it's mostly us being lazy and the comment being quite long
I also haven't figured out a way to attach photos without using a URL, before I'd just use photos off of Facebook, drag them into a new tab, then copy that URL. I may be able to take apart a computer, figure out what it's not working, then reassemble it with a working part, but online forums are a bit new to me, I'm used to Facebook.

I'm not one to take a single hit and collapse in tears, been bullied since I was maybe 8, I just thought I left them all in 6th grade when I transferred into a charter system that allowed me more time for the collection than on classwork.
When you say there are many who adore me, it's not that I don't take your word for it, it's that I don't know who they are, what they do/produce, and if what they have is what I've been looking for. If we like each other, might as well diversify our collections with some of each others stock and not have to keep the thought in the back of our minds that we were lied to

Cher, I feel quite certain that no (rational) person dislikes you over this thread or your involvement with Mike.
Yes, this kind of behavior is very 6th Grade, but you didn't bring it down to that level. Some boys never grow up, a hard lesson for any young lady, but better you know it now than later.
I don't spend much time on FaceBook, but from what I have seen, it is rife with emotionally retarded behavior. It is difficult for me to imagine that there is anything to be had from spending too much time with people who flock to such drama.

Best Wishes!
~Beau
 
Lucille, I guess it's mostly us being lazy and the comment being quite long
I also haven't figured out a way to attach photos without using a URL, before I'd just use photos off of Facebook, drag them into a new tab, then copy that URL. I may be able to take apart a computer, figure out what it's not working, then reassemble it with a working part, but online forums are a bit new to me, I'm used to Facebook.

Perhaps this will help => http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304671
 
I don't know who they are, what they do/produce, and if what they have is what I've been looking for. If we like each other, might as well diversify our collections with some of each others stock and not have to keep the thought in the back of our minds that we were lied to

You have come to the right place. You can check people out on the BOI, and if you like what you see, as far as their behavior and ethical and business qualities, you can get to know them. There are discussion forums here. Plus, it is not at all unusual for people to PM each other and over the course of time, get to know each other that way.
The vast majority of people on this site are kind, interesting, and happy to talk about reptiles. I hope that this drama goes away for you, and that you get to know some of the Good Guys here, of which there are many.
 
Well crap, my JPG files are about 13 times the size of the max upload (6.3mb) and my PNG screenshot files are too large (1920x1080). Ah well, these are the tiny sacrifices I make to have a massive phone
 
I figured it'd be easier to get a screenshot of it with the computer, had to orient it sideways to fit the whole thing in there
 

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I have known cher for a little while now from seeing/talking to her at the shows. I'm really impressed with how much she knows for her age. She's very smart, and has a passion for reptiles, which is rare for kids these days. She needs to be supported by us older farts.

My advice to Cher is what i've been told over the years.....focus all your time and energy on the animals. Focus on quality. Listen. These "types" never go away. They go out as fast as they came in, and another immediately replaces them. It's a constant revolving door. Their mental illness gets in the way of being rational, conducting normal business, and relationships with others. It's best to completely avoid them.

josh
 
Old farts? Oh come on, have you seen the local freshwater fish community? You guys are youngsters compared to them, anyone under 50 is considered a youngster in that community, really
Anyway, see y'all at Pomona
 
Haha! Some of those guys are ancient. I'll be there Soon enough wearing a diaper, cleaning dragon cages.

Seriously, stick to the animals and avoid these people....like most of us already do

See you in Pomona!

Josh
 
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