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Jeebus.

That place just outright sucks now. JJJason is getting anonymously attacked. The anonymous trollers are beyond aggrivating. The constant attacks-- 99% of the being unwarranted or uncalled for. I'm not trying to speak for JediJones, or Jason, or Brian,whomever....but I want to talk about toys without any of the stigma surrounding my name to be brought up. Yes, I was a teenage jerkwad. Yes, I could and can be a dick (we all can). But that losers that just can't let that go? That act holier than thou. That see a name they hate (sometimes impersonate) and just pounce? Pathetic. I'm not lying when I say this: I would love to personally confront each of them.

There's something seriously wrong with them. It goes beyond trolling what they do. Mentally, they have issues.

Thank God for this new site.

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The new site makes God cry.

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Wait, we have anonymous posting here too? I thought part of the reason for changing the board was to get rid of that.

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Fantastic...

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Yep...thats my No.1 problem with the old site. Posters being attacked,trolled,and impersonated. Hopefully this Anonymous posting thing is not long for this site or we'll have all the old problems on the new board.

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Hiyo Gosh Darn Silver!!!

Anonymous (not verified)

The Anonymous posting has to remain or we'll never hear from Jesse or any other toy people who are not going to take the time to register.

Idiots.

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Thank you for being our shining example, dumbass.

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Blanka, I don't know if you should be the one championing the registration thing. You've become somewhat of a meme on the old Buzz and as much as you'd like to shake the stigma of being "that guy", it's not going to happen. Even if 50% off the people who posted on the old Buzz don't come over, there will still be someone that will remember you and what you've done.

It's all well and good to turn over a new leaf, but don't act as if you're better than the anonymous posts, because you're just kidding yourself.

It should be all good fun. If the anonymous posters are getting under your skin, maybe you change your user name and have a totally fresh start.

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We need some way to moderate/remove these anonymous idiots.....

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Hiyo Gosh Darn Silver!!!

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lol..what I've done.

Have I murdered someone's grandmother from the Buzz? Because I don't recall being anything other than an annoying kid. I'm not a scalper. I've helped out plenty of other Buzzers. I'm a man who still has an enthusiastic child's outlook on the world. I'm passionate about what I like, and sometimes that passion is too much for others to handle. Sometime's it leads to arguments because a person can't understand that.

Nerds. Have such a flair for the dramatic. Remember me for what I've done.....yeesh.

Additionally, I find it hilarious that this recommendation is coming from...surprise surprise...an anonymous person. Is your cowardice that severe that you can't even muster an online handle to identify yourself? You want to stand up on a pedestal, and look down on others, informing them what they should be doing. But you can't even do so without bringing yourself out of the security of your anonymity.

I'm not changing my name. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the people I care about, and what they think of me--call it our "clique" if you will....get me. They understand me. They know me. Airmax, Brian aka Clankiller, Jeff Cope, Iron Cow to name a few. They realize who I really am. And I'm not trying to impress, or win the approval of anyone else.

A meme? Fine. Maybe to a select few losers who can't seem to let go of grudges or the past. I could not possibly care less. The get to wallow in their pitiful, pathetic lives. Not me. I'm not ashamed of who I am, nor how I've acted in the past. Embarassed sometimes, sure. But I did some growing up while being a member of that community, and have made plenty of friends in the process. And to act like you've never been an immature kid, or have done or said some absurd things while growing up yourself is hypocritical.

So who are you to tell me that I should "change my name"? I've been "Blanka" since I was 15 years old. A lot of people attribute that name to me, the PERSON, Rick. It's part of my identity.

And just because a bunch of little entitled, loser (bleep)s on a toy forum don't like me...it isn't going to make me take away part of my identity.

Brian aka ClanKiller (not verified)

Amen Brother.

Scott Metzger brought up some valid points in a mature manner that I can relate to, however it all comes down to prioritizing, for both the Community and Site Staff.

Would you prefer to see New Headlines that are sometimes right at the top of the forum while rolling the dice as to if they are going to be buried by trolls and/or spam at other times?

Is it worth the time to register, if it means you will be able to qualify your identity for all opinions and.or Classified Marketplace postings?

What if RTM could NOT police the spam and trolling like they have been? It would become like the Wild West and everyone would start looking for new homes, complaining about weeding throigh crap posts.

Change is tough to accept for most..but this is a change for the best when you wiegh the odds.

I really hope guys like Scott, Rann and Kimota come aboard as they have been staples of the community in the past.

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And ironically enough, I forgot to log in in my last post LOL.

One thing I want to not about Rick/Blanka.

As a longtime member of the community, I watched him "grow up" on this site. He started posting as a young teen if I'm not mistaken and it's been cool to watch the guy mature and grow over time. Did he ever have a controversial moment or so? Sure..so did many of us...and we all shared them together because we've been together for so long here/there/RTM.

If not for RTM, I would never have been able to experience ROC and achieve a dream. Many of our old community are here at RTM and that means alot to me and is worth the extra time to register for, in my opinion.

I've been through 2 kids being born, 2 near death experiences and have had some of the coolest toy moments here with Buzzers.

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I remember when Vanilla Coke was first released years ago. It took a while for me to embrace it and when I did, it was amazing.

Then, it went away and I was left with the old, standard Coke.

Don't let the NEW RTM become your Vanilla Coke...embrace it now...enjoy it....life is too short.

There is a message in there somewhere, the point is just register and get on with it.

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Your need to talk about how much you don't care about the losers/nerds/cowards that upset you enough to warrant constant insults from you (undermining any claims to maturity that you make) have really convinced me that you don't care! Really.

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Anonymous wrote:
Your need to talk about how much you don't care about the losers/nerds/cowards that upset you enough to warrant constant insults from you (undermining any claims to maturity that you make) have really convinced me that you don't care! Really.

Not sure if this was meant for myself or Blanka, so here goes:

Thinks about this: Just at least give it a shot and register. Forget this thread, this post or myself/Blanka. Just give it a shot so your screen name is reserved in the event you change your mind down the road later and do want to post here.

I don't know who you are, but it sounds like you are probably someone that was a longtime poster there. And as silly as this may sound, even if you we didn't get along or share the same opinions at the old site, I'd still want to see you here for the diversity.

Change can suck..especially change that requires additional effort. I just think it would be awesome to havethe old school gang here.

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Anonymous wrote:
Your need to talk about how much you don't care about the losers/nerds/cowards that upset you enough to warrant constant insults from you (undermining any claims to maturity that you make) have really convinced me that you don't care! Really.

And you've certainly convinced me that you're anything but what I've said that you were. Should we keep going back and forth all night?

PS, never said that I was mature. I said I grew up, as in.."aged"....you know. That thing we all do? Grow older. I started on the Buzz at age 15--I'm now almost 30. That's how time works.

And as far as the whole maturity thing: We collect TOYS for God's sake. You're really going to try and lecture/insult me on the level of my maturity while you're at a toy site devoted to little plastic men? How's the view up there on your pedestal, you silly little hypocrite?

You need to learn the difference between responding to criticism, and actually caring, sunshine. I'm going to respond, sure. Because I'm not going to be bent over a stump by some little coward as he attempts to insult me anonymously. As anyone would, might I add.

But, please don't mistake that as me actually caring. You seem not to be able to grasp that I don't care that you're insulting me. Really. Can't stress that enough. I'm a big boy. I can handle mean words. Your meaningless little declarations about me hold no water with me because, check this, you don't know me personally.

The part that gets me is.... at least have the balls to do it without trying to save some sort of face. Your words hold a lot less of the impact than you think they do, as a result. Not that a name would strengthen your agenda. But, at least have the courage/respect for yourself. Now? You're just displaying weasel traits.

All those names you say I've called you (that apparently get to you--even though you "don't care")--I've said them all as Blanka. Rick. Whatever you want to call me. All the "things I've done"? Done as Blanka (and to be honest,over the internet, I'm curious as to what one could have "done". Done is typically a physical action). You may not know me personally. But you know who said and did those things.

So sack up...be a man. Or even a woman. Sign a name. Otherwise, you are everything I said you were and more.

And sidenote--thanks for the words, Brian! Smile

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My God man...you are almost 30?? It is INSANE how fast the time passes!

No problem Rick...it has been great to stay in touch with so many awesome people through the years:

You, LeoTdragon, Matrix, Nebraska, Sentinel, TRDouble, Sallah, Jeff Cope, Emerje, JJJ, Niko, Nikon, Laz Gundam, Cornboy, PJ, Terry/Monkey Pops, President Luthor, TSR, ToyGodd and so many more that I can just keep going on with.

I just wish everyone would give this a shot. It takes a lot of time and personal focus to run a site like this and I credit Bobbi & Rob for laboring through for so many years. They have succeeded when many, including myself have failed or had to call it quits.

It really just upsets me to see Bobbi get so much crap for trying to improve and make logical decisions.

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Blanka wrote:

And as far as the whole maturity thing: We collect TOYS for God's sake. You're really going to try and lecture/insult me on the level of my maturity while you're at a toy site devoted to little plastic men? How's the view up there on your pedestal, you silly little hypocrite?

i didn't realize collecting toys somehow reduced our level of maturity. so all things being equal, people who collect... say... stamps, are more mature because it's stamps and not toys being collected? what about baseball cards? more or less mature? coins?

but back on topic, i don't understand why anyone bothers with these troll-tards who don't even have the stones to man up and toss an actual moniker(read: NOT EVEN THEIR REAL NAMES) on their posts. it's an exercise in futility. people will always suck for no effing reason. and as a result, eff em. you can't convince them they're wrong and they can't convince you they're right.

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GlobalDominationMachine wrote:
i didn't realize collecting toys somehow reduced our level of maturity. so all things being equal, people who collect... say... stamps, are more mature because it's stamps and not toys being collected? what about baseball cards? more or less mature? coins?

but back on topic, i don't understand why anyone bothers with these troll-tards who don't even have the stones to man up and toss an actual moniker(read: NOT EVEN THEIR REAL NAMES) on their posts. it's an exercise in futility. people will always suck for no effing reason. and as a result, eff em. you can't convince them they're wrong and they can't convince you they're right.

You're absolutely, 100% correct. I am just spinning my tires with them. Sometimes, they just need to be schooled a little, is all. They know I'm right, as much as they'll never admit it.

And additionally, yes....there is something inherently "immature" about our hobby. Something meant for children--or things we hold onto from our childhood. You're taking the maturity part of it too literal, is all. I'm "mature" in the sense that I'm married, starting a family soon, pay bills, etc. Immature in that I squeal like a little child when I see awesome new Batman toys.

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(In my best Cartman voice)

I am not immature.

I AM NOT IMMATURE!!!!

Screw you guys...

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...ya goin' home? Wink

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Blanka wrote:
...ya goin' home? Wink

And I'm gonna eat some cheezy poofs Smile

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And that's that for the old buzz!

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The end of an era...

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The end of an era has come...and new and better one awaits.

I find it amazing that through the years, anyone I had issues with (for the most part) i was always able to hash it out one way or another.

From Jeff Cope to JediJones..we were always able to hash it out using our actual names and still continue to post normally.

This is going to be great here..less traffic at forst? Yes. Better in the long run? For all parties involves..communitu and staff..YES.

SO SAY WE ALL!

B.

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Blanka has been an entertaining poster, and a great guy to know for years.

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Aw, thanks, man. I appreciate it. And hey, while we're on it..Firebat's a good man, too. Helped me out a ton in the past! Got my Gleek because of this guy! Smile

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...just lmk if there are any figures out there that you need, Blanka. I still owe you....

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Must say I'm liking the new board very much.

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Firebat wrote:
...just lmk if there are any figures out there that you need, Blanka. I still owe you....

Owe ME?? Huh-uh.....for what?