I am very greatful for all you have done for Taylor's fans. We know that we have not made your job any easier. We came here with a lot of baggage.
Last night, our nice little home that you provided for us was invaded by a couple of haters. We knew who they were as soon as we spotted their new names on the member list. One even had the nerve to use an edited version of the name of one of our most beloved Taylor fans. We saw them trying to blend in with the GREASE fans on the other board here. We knew what was coming. It came full force last night, and it was hideous.
How wonderful that when I peeked in here this morning, there was not one ugly sign of what happened. The invaders are gone, and I hope we can get back to the business of supporting our favorite guy, Taylor Hicks, in his adventures as GREASE's Teen Angel. Again, I salute our admin.
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-- Edited by Aragall at 14:22, 2008-07-03
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Aragall, thank you, yet again, for another very appropriate thread. I actually came here this morning and looked for a place to add my thanks.
I was saddened by the display of hostility yesterday, but, unfortunately not shocked. It has become a way of life for some antifans to troll all Taylor Hicks sites to spew their hatred for a performer they have never met. It took much restraint but I was successful in ignoring their pettiness and reporting them instead.
I am very appreciative of the prompt removal of the trolls.
Well, I can't say I'm sorry I missed this. I'll never, ever understand it. Thanks to the Admins
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Well put Aragall.......If you missed it, I'm sure it was nothing any different than what your used to or what we have seen before. I thought it was strange, sometimes at night (mornings) I don't get home until 3am. When I got home last night, there were a couple of new topics started and the one had only been on for 9 hrs and there were 3 pages of junk. As interesting as it was, it too was terrible. I now understand what you TH fans have to put up with. Not only should the Admin be giving thanks, but to all of you patient TH fans as well. Its a good thing to know that such terrible stuff will not be tolerated.
Well put Aragall.......If you missed it, I'm sure it was nothing any different than what your used to or what we have seen before. I thought it was strange, sometimes at night (mornings) I don't get home until 3am. When I got home last night, there were a couple of new topics started and the one had only been on for 9 hrs and there were 3 pages of junk. As interesting as it was, it too was terrible. I now understand what you TH fans have to put up with. Not only should the Admin be giving thanks, but to all of you patient TH fans as well. Its a good thing to know that such terrible stuff will not be tolerated.
thanks for seeing what we have to deal with, it is not always possible to turn the other cheek.I am grateful the admin is always on top of this stuff, and is helping keep order here.
Well put Aragall.......If you missed it, I'm sure it was nothing any different than what your used to or what we have seen before. I thought it was strange, sometimes at night (mornings) I don't get home until 3am. When I got home last night, there were a couple of new topics started and the one had only been on for 9 hrs and there were 3 pages of junk. As interesting as it was, it too was terrible. I now understand what you TH fans have to put up with. Not only should the Admin be giving thanks, but to all of you patient TH fans as well. Its a good thing to know that such terrible stuff will not be tolerated.
Thank you, Dear. That means a lot coming from you. Since I first came here, I have valued you as an impartial voice of reason.
This has been going on for over 2 years now. If the asinine, attacking posts are not appearing here, there are plenty to be seen all over the internet. Any time there is an article about Taylor, these same 2 posters will be there spewing their nonsense and hatred, under a variety of names. Some of their posts will be all out attacks on Taylor. Others will be the thudding, granny panty throwing, hanging out at Lowe's type that we saw so much of when I first came here. I hate what this has done to the calm on the GREASE forum.
They will be back, as I am sure they have registered multiple names. There are a couple who are already posting here, but they have been very quiet lately. As long as they don't bash Taylor or bother us, we can peacefully co-exist.
Thanks again, Hello. You are truly one of the good guys!
We might just have to make you an honorary member of the Soul Patrol!
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wow glad I had the grands yesterday an was out of the mix. well- truth be told I would have just left as I never respond to those posters anyway. Thanks to the admins for your patience an to aragall for a finely written Thank You Note.
When I first heard that my Soul Patrol friends had been followed to yet another message board I decided to join for the sole purpose of protecting my username. My name has been stolen in the past and vile things were posted on places like Splash.
I've become quite good at ignoring chrolls because I know how much they hate to be ignored. It's obvious to me that they are only after attention. They can accuse me of being who ever they want, it doesn't make it true. I guess they just want to believe they have some kind of hold on me or control over me. Nope.
I'm a dedicated fan of Taylor and will support him in what ever he does. He appears to be having a grand time with the cast of Grease :) I can't wait to fly 2,000 next month to see the show.
I'm sorry this board has had to deal with this problem. I appreicate the admins for trying to keep order here.
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Well put Aragall.......If you missed it, I'm sure it was nothing any different than what your used to or what we have seen before. I thought it was strange, sometimes at night (mornings) I don't get home until 3am. When I got home last night, there were a couple of new topics started and the one had only been on for 9 hrs and there were 3 pages of junk. As interesting as it was, it too was terrible. I now understand what you TH fans have to put up with. Not only should the Admin be giving thanks, but to all of you patient TH fans as well. Its a good thing to know that such terrible stuff will not be tolerated.
Thank you, Dear. That means a lot coming from you. Since I first came here, I have valued you as an impartial voice of reason.
This has been going on for over 2 years now. If the asinine, attacking posts are not appearing here, there are plenty to be seen all over the internet. Any time there is an article about Taylor, these same 2 posters will be there spewing their nonsense and hatred, under a variety of names. Some of their posts will be all out attacks on Taylor. Others will be the thudding, granny panty throwing, hanging out at Lowe's type that we saw so much of when I first came here. I hate what this has done to the calm on the GREASE forum.
They will be back, as I am sure they have registered multiple names. There are a couple who are already posting here, but they have been very quiet lately. As long as they don't bash Taylor or bother us, we can peacefully co-exist.
Thanks again, Hello. You are truly one of the good guys!
We might just have to make you an honorary member of the Soul Patrol!
You're right Aragall, the same two with the ridiculous accusations that go on for paragraphs, that they are holding onto all this time later, bringing it everywhere they possibly can. It's sociopathic. I couldn't help but respond to their rantings, but finally left. It's futile really, and just the same old, tired, repeated, words over and over. Someone discovering an edited version of a Taylor fan's name, knowing it wasn't her, but one of these nuts, and starting a thread about them, seems to have sent them into fits of rage last night, where they weren't even bothering to lie and pretend to be normal, or that it wasn't them. They had no problem coming here and taking over a board that has nothing to do with them. Thank you to the admin for seeing them for what they are, and removing them, and their hideous posts. We are grateful for admin who are on top of this stuff, and who are trying their best to keep the order that has been on your board. Thank you also for giving us a place to post about Taylor being in Grease.
mssonny - I always use my username too, but if a chroll gets to a new board before I do, they will sign up using my username. I heard it was done at Splash and some other trash sites. I never actually went to look. I know........ it's crazy!
just sayin'
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mssonny - I always use my username too, but if a chroll gets to a new board before I do, they will sign up using my username. I heard it was done at Splash and some other trash sites. I never actually went to look. I know........ it's crazy!
just sayin'
my grandpa told me small minds are entertained by small ideas..
Thanks Admin - really appreciate your expedient service
It's such a shame that the same people follow us all over the place. It's easy to know who they are because they say the same things over and over again. It's a pattern and a habit for them and obviously ones they can't break. They really don't want to, it's become a way of life for them.
Taylor Hicks fans would just rather enjoy him and his music
Thanks Aragall for starting this thread,and to the Admin. for taking care of the problem that was present last night. I never quite understood what the purpose of coming to a forum to start trouble was all about.We are all here because of a love for music,talent and a place to share that interest.I happen to love Broadway Musicals and I also happen to be a Taylor Hicks fan.I have seen the hate too many times and have never wanted to be associated with it,so therefore I'd ignore those posters.I'm happy to be here to enjoy Grease and Taylor Hicks with all Grease fans ! Music should unite not divide people,there is enough misery in the world.Music makes me happy and I refuse to allow anyone to rain on that parade. Thanks again for caring !
Well put Aragall.......If you missed it, I'm sure it was nothing any different than what your used to or what we have seen before. I thought it was strange, sometimes at night (mornings) I don't get home until 3am. When I got home last night, there were a couple of new topics started and the one had only been on for 9 hrs and there were 3 pages of junk. As interesting as it was, it too was terrible. I now understand what you TH fans have to put up with. Not only should the Admin be giving thanks, but to all of you patient TH fans as well. Its a good thing to know that such terrible stuff will not be tolerated.
Thank you Hello799 for your understanding and kind comments. Message boards are a new experience for many of us, and it has been an eye-opener. This particular group of trolls seem to never tire of their endless pursuit of stalking favorable sites of Taylor fans in an attempt to diminish his popularity or our joy in celebrating his journey. I don't think there is any way to understand this type of mentality. It's a very sad way to spend your life.
Thanks Aragall for starting this thread,and to the Admin. for taking care of the problem that was present last night. I never quite understood what the purpose of coming to a forum to start trouble was all about.We are all here because of a love for music,talent and a place to share that interest.I happen to love Broadway Musicals and I also happen to be a Taylor Hicks fan.I have seen the hate too many times and have never wanted to be associated with it,so therefore I'd ignore those posters.I'm happy to be here to enjoy Grease and Taylor Hicks with all Grease fans ! Music should unite not divide people,there is enough misery in the world.Music makes me happy and I refuse to allow anyone to rain on that parade. Thanks again for caring !
I love your post, Judy. You are so right. Music should unite. Well said.
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Yes, I agree with everyone. Thanks so much. It amazes me that on some boards and blogs that this type of hatred is allowed. It is so much fun to talk about the positive things that Grease and Taylor Hicks have accomplished. Having to put up with intentional harassing just because some are jealous or just have to cause desention...is plenty of reason for good fans to simply not participate in these discussions...and ultimately, not visit or post anymore. Coming here should be a fun thing to do.
Thank you to the Admin! Just my luck, my lunch hour is over just as the forum opens...oh well, have a wonderful afternoon all!
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Thank you admins for monitoring this board and taking action to remove the trolls. Unfortunately, they have many user names and continue to attempt disruption of the Grease Boards. We do our best to ignore, but their spamming efforts and attacks on Grease posters is totally unacceptable and shameful. I hope you continue to monitor the situation and remove the trolls who wish to disrupt these threads. Thanks in advance.
Thank you admins for monitoring this board and taking action to remove the trolls. Unfortunately, they have many user names and continue to attempt disruption of the Grease Boards. We do our best to ignore, but their spamming efforts and attacks on Grease posters is totally unacceptable and shameful. I hope you continue to monitor the situation and remove the trolls who wish to disrupt these threads. Thanks in advance.
Thanks Aragall for starting this thread,and to the Admin. for taking care of the problem that was present last night. I never quite understood what the purpose of coming to a forum to start trouble was all about.We are all here because of a love for music,talent and a place to share that interest.I happen to love Broadway Musicals and I also happen to be a Taylor Hicks fan.I have seen the hate too many times and have never wanted to be associated with it,so therefore I'd ignore those posters.I'm happy to be here to enjoy Grease and Taylor Hicks with all Grease fans ! Music should unite not divide people,there is enough misery in the world.Music makes me happy and I refuse to allow anyone to rain on that parade. Thanks again for caring !
What I find shameful is that posters on this board, even one in this thread that's thanking the admin, are using SN's that were made to mock, taunt and bait the so-called "trolls". I find that to be very hypocritical.
And on topic, thank you to the admin for making this particular board and restoring the peace to the Grease part of the forum. I can enjoy it so much more now.
can you explain how any of our names are baiting the trolls here?
What I find shameful is that posters on this board, even one in this thread that's thanking the admin, are using SN's that were made to mock, taunt and bait the so-called "trolls". I find that to be very hypocritical.
And on topic, thank you to the admin for making this particular board and restoring the peace to the Grease part of the forum. I can enjoy it so much more now.
Since you seem to be friendly with the trolls, I wonder what Dolly Dagger would have to say about it.
To get this back on subject, I, too, thank the Admin for getting rid of youknowho.
On June 18 you say: "I have not heard of Hicks since he won American Idol years ago. It's time to give Broadway back to the performers who train for years in musical theater!"
Are "Chrolls" not allowed to be fans of Broadway? The last I heard, the SP didn't own this board, and one of the critera for joining isn't that you have to love Taylor Hicks.
so you became fans of Grease when Taylor joined the cast? That's a big crock, and you know it. this is completely laughable.
Are "Chrolls" not allowed to be fans of Broadway? The last I heard, the SP didn't own this board, and one of the critera for joining isn't that you have to love Taylor Hicks.
If Taylor Hicks wasn't in Grease, none of you chrolls would be here. Since you're not fans of Taylor, there's no reason for you to be in his threads. You can all post in the Rydell threads, and then it will be peaceful here.
Are "Chrolls" not allowed to be fans of Broadway? The last I heard, the SP didn't own this board, and one of the critera for joining isn't that you have to love Taylor Hicks.
If Taylor Hicks wasn't in Grease, none of you chrolls would be here. Since you're not fans of Taylor, there's no reason for you to be in his threads. You can all post in the Rydell threads, and then it will be peaceful here.
What you're saying is that if a poster is not a Taylor fan, they can't possibly be a fan of Grease? That makes no sense. I'm one of those people. And since Taylor is IN Grease at the moment, he is a subject to post about.