New almost official site?

POSTED BY: hippydog
UPDATED: Thursday, February 20, 2003 16:54
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SUCCATASH

Monday, February 17, 2003 6:38 AM

I've changed my mind. I think Haken should publish his life story.

If he is going to provide this site to us for free, it is only fair the he tells us personal info.

I am scared too, wondering if Haken is a "Hidden Hitler." It is very possible, and I think we all need to learn more about Haken.

What if we invest a lot of time into this site, but it turns out that Haken is bad? I cannot take this chance.

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

HAKEN

Monday, February 17, 2003 6:29 PM

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Originally posted by Succatash:
If he is going to provide this site to us for free, it is only fair the he tells us personal info.

In a million years I would have never figured this was an issue for the same reason that I know nothing about the people who make the TV series or any of you who come to my site.

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I am scared too, wondering if Haken is a "Hidden Hitler." It is very possible, and I think we all need to learn more about Haken.

Don't you think "Hidden Hitler" is a bit harsh? Let me outright tell you right now--I'm bad to the bone.

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What if we invest a lot of time into this site, but it turns out that Haken is bad? I cannot take this chance.

And, last time I checked, no one has invested more time, energy, and resources in this site than I have.

Here's three simple rule that this site goes by:

1. This site is private property for the same reason your home is a private property. As such, I can pretty much do whatever I want for the same reasons you can do whatever you want in your own home.

2. Visitors are welcome because we're having one big extended party to watch and enjoy Firefly.

3. This is a free country. You have a choice. I have a choice. Everyone knows where the door is. And for the same reasons why visitors can come to your home and you can refuse entry or kick them out of your house, I can do the same for the same reasons.

Having said that, I don't see what the big deal is. Don't ask. Don't tell. And just enjoy the party while it's happening.

FIREFLYPASSENGER

Monday, February 17, 2003 6:47 PM

Well said Haken. Thanks for the great party!

May Serenity keep flying.

SARAHETC

Monday, February 17, 2003 8:45 PM

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Here's three simple rule that this site goes by:

1. This site is private property for the same reason your home is a private property. As such, I can pretty much do whatever I want for the same reasons you can do whatever you want in your own home.

2. Visitors are welcome because we're having one big extended party to watch and enjoy Firefly.

3. This is a free country. You have a choice. I have a choice. Everyone knows where the door is. And for the same reasons why visitors can come to your home and you can refuse entry or kick them out of your house, I can do the same for the same reasons.

Having said that, I don't see what the big deal is. Don't ask. Don't tell. And just enjoy the party while it's happening.

In a previous life, Haken was a history professor, obviously, and this is why I respect him so much.

Because we don't and shan't know personal info about each other, I suggest we make up catchy lies. For instance, I heard that Haken makes really great burritos.

Or would that be burritoes?

Sarah

HIPPYDOG

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:11 PM

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Originally posted by Succatash:

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

No, but your mother and I watch it in bed..
:)

your oddly defensive...?

Just my 2 Cents.

HIPPYDOG

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:38 PM

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Originally posted by Haken:
In a million years I would have never figured this was an issue for the same reason that I know nothing about the people who make the TV series or any of you who come to my site.

Not, me personally, but i think you could find out just about anything about Joss, or Tim, (or even kiba)
Me.. my name is Kerry Jackson, I'm 32 years old, live in Edmonton, Canada, and I work as an Electronic Engineer full time, and a DJ part time..

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Don't you think "Hidden Hitler" is a bit harsh? Let me outright tell you right now--I'm bad to the bone.

I've seen it more then once.. a moderator with too much control (or none at all..)
I'm not saying your one or the other. as I simply don't know..
I could of just hung around for a few months and got my answer that way.. but I decided to save some time and just find out now..

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And, last time I checked, no one has invested more time, energy, and resources in this site than I have.

And thats why you have probably the best looking firefly site around.. which is gonna attract a lot of people :)
Ever have a small party at your house, everything goes great untill the 'really HUGE PARTY' down the street gets shutdown.. next thing you know you have 200 people coming to YOUR house looking for a party?
:)

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Here's three simple rule that this site goes by:

1. This site is private property for the same reason your home is a private property. As such, I can pretty much do whatever I want for the same reasons you can do whatever you want in your own home.

I knew from the start what you can do..:)
but what do YOU consider bad behavior.

Whenever I used to go to a house party (many eons ago), I ALWAYS knew who the owner of the house was. In this case I have no idea and it bugs me.

Just my 2 Cents.

SUCCATASH

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 8:30 PM

I have an idea... Get over it!

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

WERESPAZ

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 8:41 PM

At this point, I feel a little obliged to quote that famous quote, "Never look a gift horse in the mouth." Even if Haken has Hitleresque tendancies (and I'm sure that's a big if) as long as the don't show up in the message board trying to convert us, WHO CARES?

Near as I can tell, he's worked very hard to provide an excellent site with lots of quality material and good information. I'm sure running this page isn't free, and anyone willing to dish out some coinage for other people to enjoy can't be all bad.

In the end, I don't care who you are, I'm here to enjoy myself, learn more about the show, and have a good time interacting with a small group of similar-minded individuals who have at least one thing in common with myself - an undying love-affair with Firefly.

So, Hippydog, I've read many of your other post on the official website, and being new to this one myself, I think your skepticism is a tad bit unwarrented. It's not impolite to merely ask the sitemaster to reveal info about himself, but the fact that he chooses not to shouldn't hold any sway in whether or not you return to this board, and have fun like anyone else.

If events lead you to dislike this board, and you choose not to return, well, you'll be missed, but not forgotten. Honestly though, I can't imagine it would come to that. Maybe this might help:

:pours hippydog a potent drink...

Sit back, relax, ignore my spelling errors, and have a good time.

-The SpAz

Edited to add: I've been to many house parties in the past, where I didn't know the owner, and I always had a great time. And if I met the owner later, they were always very cool.

HIPPYDOG

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 9:03 PM

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Originally posted by Succatash:
I have an idea... Get over it!

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

As you seem to have trouble using more then 10 words , I seem to be having trouble understanding exactly what you want me to 'get over'.

Just my 2 Cents.

HIPPYDOG

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 9:31 PM

P.S. after re-reading the posts, their might be a misunderstanding.

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Don't you think "Hidden Hitler" is a bit harsh? Let me outright tell you right now--I'm bad to the bone.

Succatash, was defending your honor(sp?) by making fun of my posts. The hilter thing came from my post.

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the last thing you want is the moderator to be some sort of hidden hitler.

this statement was not meant to infuriate the jewish people, German, nor members of the KKK, it was simply the easist way to say what I wanted to say. (and it had a nice flow to it..)

But I see now I was wrong and Evil, and now retract all statements related to hitler.. I simply was refering to some boards I was on where I failed to "get to know" the moderator and regretted it later..

Just my 2 Cents.

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