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Post by AQUA SALZ! on May 8, 2020 17:14:03 GMT 1
My original post below, but now I’m mostly concerned about someone on Reddit who claims to be behind the signs below and has been sending me vaguely threatening direct messages. Almost definitely nothing to worry about, so of course I’m worried. --------- Reddit is nuts. I’m a member of a subreddit called r/nonmurdermysteries, which investigates, as the name says, mysteries not involving murder (or death in general, or for the most part any kind of violence). A few days ago, someone calling him/herself “aliensdid9LL” posted pictures of posters advertising a “dream study.” He (I’ll call the redditor “he” for convenience) said he had seen the first one in Utah a few days ago, and when he’d been searching Reddit he’d found a post from 2015 about the second one, in Oregon. The mystery exploded when another redditor, “1regit,” called one of the numbers. He claimed he got strange calls from a number in Las Vegas and later texts — with quotes from I, Robot and Rick and Morty. 1regit claimed not to recognize either quote (“I'm sorry, my responses are limited. You must ask the right questions” and “What, so everyone's supposed to sleep every single night now? You realize that nighttime makes up half of all time?”) and said they were threatening (?); other redditors found out they were from those sources. OK. Meanwhile, I found out the dream surveys were affiliated with a Portland-based company called Futel, which makes phone kiosks that look like phone booths but that you don’t actually have to pay for; you just choose a number from a list of options. 1regit never responded to me but kept pooh-poohing the Futel lead, saying he’d soon tell us how he knew that company wasn’t behind it. That’s when I first started thinking this was all a marketing trick for Futel and 1regit was in on it. Suddenly, yesterday, both 1regit and aliensdid9LL deleted their accounts. 1regit also deleted his post on the subject at r/nonmurdermysteries (though his identical post at r/rbi is still up). I made a post to the sub voicing my suspicions that this was all a hoax/advertising gimmick, and this morning I got a hilariously vaguely-threatening direct message in response, from a throwaway account: Probably 1regit/aliensdid9LL. Almost definitely a gimmick, probably through Futel, but just so weird and kinda spooky (as was no doubt their intention). Do people have this much time on their hands? (The answer is yes, Salzmank. During corona, the answer is yes.)
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 8, 2020 17:29:22 GMT 1
lololol
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Post by AQUA SALZ! on May 8, 2020 19:50:06 GMT 1
Now I keep getting threatening messages from yet another account. Have reported them.
Sigh.
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Post by Grandmaster on May 8, 2020 19:59:59 GMT 1
euh...
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Post by AQUA SALZ! on May 8, 2020 20:05:57 GMT 1
If anyone has any advice, I’d greatly appreciate it.
The person has deleted that account as well after I reported it, come back with another one (apparently it’s the same person, I obviously don’t know for certain), and is telling me that, yes, it was an ad campaign the whole time.
He/she/they is now asking me to delete my post saying it was probably an ad campaign. Not going to do that, obviously, but I don’t want this person to dox me or anything.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 8, 2020 20:07:06 GMT 1
If anyone has any advice, I’d greatly appreciate it. The person has deleted that account as well after I reported it, come back with another one (apparently it’s the same person, I obviously don’t know for certain), and is telling me that, yes, it was an ad campaign the whole time. He/she/they is now asking me to delete my post saying it was probably an ad campaign. Not going to do that, obviously, but I don’t want this person to dox me or anything. i know it seems scary, but there's really no way for them to find you
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Post by AQUA SALZ! on May 8, 2020 20:11:17 GMT 1
If anyone has any advice, I’d greatly appreciate it. The person has deleted that account as well after I reported it, come back with another one (apparently it’s the same person, I obviously don’t know for certain), and is telling me that, yes, it was an ad campaign the whole time. He/she/they is now asking me to delete my post saying it was probably an ad campaign. Not going to do that, obviously, but I don’t want this person to dox me or anything. i know it seems scary, but there's really no way for them to find you I’m not worried for my physical safety, but I don’t want my personal information spewed all over the ’net (any more than it already is these days). The sub’s mods said they’ll keep an eye on the situation. I’m not responding to the person who’s messaging me.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 8, 2020 20:13:18 GMT 1
i know it seems scary, but there's really no way for them to find you I’m not worried for my physical safety, but I don’t want my personal information spewed all over the ’net (any more than it already is these days). The sub’s mods said they’ll keep an eye on the situation. I’m not responding to the person who’s messaging me. honestly, if it were me, i would just delete it like they want, then they would probably go away
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 0:09:56 GMT 1
Whenever I'm scared or uncomfortable or threatened... Or, well in any mood really... I respond with humor. I'd probably answer the threatening message with a link to a you tube video of the song Dreamweaver. And then keep spamming them with it.
Probably not good advice though. DARTH is probably right. It's not worth the trouble if it makes you worry.
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Post by Indiana Jones on May 9, 2020 1:28:27 GMT 1
Oh you had your adventure as well? Well I got banned from IMDb Exile after being accused of being a spy for Jill's forum.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 9, 2020 1:29:26 GMT 1
Oh you had your adventure as well? Well I got banned from IMDb Exile after being accused of being a spy for Jill's forum. WTF!?
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Post by Indiana Jones on May 9, 2020 1:35:06 GMT 1
Oh you had your adventure as well? Well I got banned from IMDb Exile after being accused of being a spy for Jill's forum. WTF!? Well if anyone knows the admin Frank, he's been convinced lately there's a mole selling trade secrets. Or something.
So because I suddenly became more active, participated in a COVID thread that got reported and then deleted, and admitted to being a member of Jill's forum (excuse me, an admin b/c she asked me just 3 days ago0 But I neglected to mention that (because I simply forgot and didn't think he'd care) so I looked more guilty to Frank & company. They thought basically I was taking snapshots of conversations and I was the one who reported the COVID thread to Proboards. Neither are true. I didn't even know any of these happened because I WAS ASLEEP or OFFLINE.
A couple of other members came to my defense and I made my case, but Frank wasn't convinced. He banned someone else who's on v2 as well just like two hours ago. He's on the warpath. I don't miss the place, it was becoming an alt-right circle jerk.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 9, 2020 1:42:11 GMT 1
Well if anyone knows the admin Frank, he's been convinced lately there's a mole selling trade secrets. Or something.
So because I suddenly became more active, participated in a COVID thread that got reported and then deleted, and admitted to being a member of Jill's forum (excuse me, an admin b/c she asked me just 3 days ago0 But I neglected to mention that (because I simply forgot and didn't think he'd care) so I looked more guilty to Frank & company. They thought basically I was taking snapshots of conversations and I was the one who reported the COVID thread to Proboards. Neither are true. I didn't even know any of these happened because I WAS ASLEEP or OFFLINE.
A couple of other members came to my defense and I made my case, but Frank wasn't convinced. He banned someone else who's on v2 as well just like two hours ago. He's on the warpath. I don't miss the place, it was becoming an alt-right circle jerk.
Holy cow dude! I am sorry to hear all of that. I could tell they were paranoid there, but jeez.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 1:43:09 GMT 1
Oh you had your adventure as well? Well I got banned from IMDb Exile after being accused of being a spy for Jill's forum. LOL thats ironic, being banned from imdb exile
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Post by Indiana Jones on May 9, 2020 1:43:17 GMT 1
Well if anyone knows the admin Frank, he's been convinced lately there's a mole selling trade secrets. Or something.
So because I suddenly became more active, participated in a COVID thread that got reported and then deleted, and admitted to being a member of Jill's forum (excuse me, an admin b/c she asked me just 3 days ago0 But I neglected to mention that (because I simply forgot and didn't think he'd care) so I looked more guilty to Frank & company. They thought basically I was taking snapshots of conversations and I was the one who reported the COVID thread to Proboards. Neither are true. I didn't even know any of these happened because I WAS ASLEEP or OFFLINE.
A couple of other members came to my defense and I made my case, but Frank wasn't convinced. He banned someone else who's on v2 as well just like two hours ago. He's on the warpath. I don't miss the place, it was becoming an alt-right circle jerk.
Holy cow dude! I am sorry to hear all of that. I could tell they were paranoid there, but jeez. Yeah, but I'm happier not belonging there honestly. There are good people on there I converse with on v2.
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Post by Indiana Jones on May 9, 2020 1:43:39 GMT 1
Oh you had your adventure as well? Well I got banned from IMDb Exile after being accused of being a spy for Jill's forum. LOL thats ironic, being banned from imdb exile I think catman made the same joke on v2 for that other guy.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 1:43:55 GMT 1
Yeah I wouldnt worry about it Salz. Just ignore it or create another account
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 9, 2020 1:44:31 GMT 1
I may be next in line, if only because I am not really a part of their little cilique.
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Post by Indiana Jones on May 9, 2020 1:46:05 GMT 1
I may be next in line, if only because I am not really a part of their little cilique. Don't take it personally.
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Post by Grandmaster on May 9, 2020 8:40:49 GMT 1
Oh you had your adventure as well? Well I got banned from IMDb Exile after being accused of being a spy for Jill's forum. Can you send me the link to Jill's forum? I am a member but lost the link.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 9, 2020 19:20:10 GMT 1
Oh you had your adventure as well? Well I got banned from IMDb Exile after being accused of being a spy for Jill's forum. Can you send me the link to Jill's forum? I am a member but lost the link. Rive Gauche
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 9, 2020 19:21:14 GMT 1
Can you send me the link to Jill's forum? I am a member but lost the link. Rive Gaucheoh, and not too brag or anything, but when i visit these other forums, they look all boring and basic #winning
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 20:11:17 GMT 1
How many v2 spin off forums are there?!?!?!?!?
And why didn't they invite their old pal Ackbar. 😢
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 9, 2020 20:30:28 GMT 1
How many v2 spin off forums are there?!?!?!?!? And why didn't they invite their old pal Ackbar. 😢 I was just telling Jayman the other day, how i was on 14 proboards, one ban and two deletions dropped me to 11, and only 5 of those are really "active" i also post on moviechat and filmboards!
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Post by Grandmaster on May 9, 2020 20:32:43 GMT 1
How many v2 spin off forums are there?!?!?!?!? And why didn't they invite their old pal Ackbar. 😢 Im active on 4 spin off boards and v2 itsself.
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Post by Grandmaster on May 9, 2020 20:34:37 GMT 1
We should make a list.
V2 Knowhere Sakaar THC Rive Gauche
Please copy and add.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 20:41:31 GMT 1
How many v2 spin off forums are there?!?!?!?!? And why didn't they invite their old pal Ackbar. 😢 I was just telling Jayman the other day, how i was on 14 proboards, one ban and two deletions dropped me to 11, and only 5 of those are really "active" i also post on moviechat and filmboards! 14?! What?! Where did you find them all?
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 20:42:11 GMT 1
We should make a list. V2 Knowhere Sakaar THC Rive Gauche Please copy and add. Same, minus River Gauge. What is that?!
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Post by Grandmaster on May 9, 2020 20:47:18 GMT 1
We should make a list. V2 Knowhere Sakaar THC Rive Gauche Please copy and add. Same, minus River Gauge. What is that?! Do you know Jill? She has created her own liberal politics board. Btw she didnt even know about the trouble on the CBM boards. She didnt even know the term CBM.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 9, 2020 20:48:27 GMT 1
IMDB v2.1 SAKAAR! THE CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS! IMDb Exile The Scion The Knitting Circle Rive Gauche The Haunted Chatterbox The Devil’s Anus No Man's Land The Matrix Gwnyc The Hellfire Club - BANNED Knowhere - DELETED IMDb1 - DELETED
film/boards moviechat TMDb
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