Thefonz
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Okay, first off - lemme just say that it was meant to be a bit of fun, and a laugh for us all to enjoy. There was NO distrubtion intended, no insults seriously intended, just a bit of harmless, controlled fun
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I came up with the idea, since I'm leaving for Australia soon; to go "out with a bang" so-to-speak y'know? To spice up the leaving a bit. So I put it to Inno who thought it was a cool idea, so long as I was careful and didnt go too far
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so, the plan was for me to "turn heel" and basically start pissing folk off
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then, start smegging up my moderating duties so I would be "demodded"
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then, in my anger at this, start posting multiple threads and crap to get myself banned - which was supposed to happen today (monday)
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i would then log back in on wednesday under a different name, which was going to be "el guppo"; and announce my leaving of the forums forever - then, in august, to come back in and say it was all a big swerve
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thats basically it
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"Didnt go too far"? What were the limitations, if any that Inno placed on the "turn"?
Thefonz says: simple: to only act like a dickhead when there was other mods on so as to not distrupt everything, and to keep the swearing toned down
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it may sound wussy, but there was NO intention on causing any damage to Smash, or pissing people off in any way; in fact, if you look closely at exactly what was said, and when it was said; it makes sense now
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I fucking hate the fact that I originally thought it was a work, but then changed my mind when you got removed from being a mod Oh well never mind... Now some people felt that it was unfair for you to be able to do this under the pretext that it was a joke given that lots of people in the past have been banned for doing the same thing. Do you think they have a point?
Thefonz says: On the one hand, I can see what they mean - why should I be given the right to do this, when others cant. And well, I the truth is I didnt think about that at the time. I was too excited by the joke and wasnt thinking that people might take it seriously - I was obviously wrong, judging by the reactions of (certain) peeps. However, remember that it was all very carefully planned out and timed;
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it was a joke - if peeps want to take it seriously, and say its really affected them; then they really should look at themselves - but it seems about 99% of the forums have warmed to it now and are all in agreement that if anyone were to try anything like this again, then myself and the other mods will come down on them like a ton of bricks. Remember that this was done with the consent of both
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Inno and the Groovy One, its not like I went ahead and did it of my own accord. As I said: Military Precision.
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After feeling he was made to look a fool, Clarkey resigned and is adamant that he wont be coming back as a mod in the foreseeable future. Inno's response has been fairly straightforward - "Bye then" Whats your feelings on his resignation?
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I consider Clarkey to be a cool dude, and a person with whom I'm sure I'd talk / argue with for hours if I ever met him. But really, the claims he's been making about being insulted and repulsed by the whole thing are, quite frankely immature and kinda pathetic. I mean, its a wrestling forum, and the things he's been saying point to someone who really has been affected by it all
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I agree with Inno in his "bye then" - if Clarkey is the only one on Smash who cant see the joke and have a jolly laugh at it all, then so be it. Theres not enough time to become all worked up over it. And since he's the only one who is still talking about it and is genuienly pissed off, then good luck to him. He was a great Mod, in my opinion, but if he wants to exaggerate stuff about Inno and
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it all, then so be it.
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Okay then, to wrap the whole heel turn up - hindsight being 20/20 would you still have done it given the choice?
Thefonz says: It was fun to start with, acting all tough and winding people up, but in the long run it was kinda boring - I dont think I'd do that again. And as for the other stuff? Lets just say its not going into my "Golden Moments of 2003" book...er...not that I have one...um...can we move on now?
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Yep. So you're going to Australia this weekend? Tell us about that.
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Shit man, I'm really fucking looking forward to this
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Its my first holiday for over a year now, and lemme tell you; I need it reaaaaally bad
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How long you going for?
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a glorious 6 week vacation, of wintery australian weather, which I'm told is still freaking hot compared to Scotland - and I'm going Bunjie Jumping aswell, which will be fun. I've also been reliably informed that my Scottish accent and wit will go down VERY well with the Aussie Laydeez...and thefonz is single now people....
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Woah! Nice plug! I understand you're about to start teaching this year. What made you want to do that as a profession?
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its not my chosen one - I'm still on the PHD course at Glasgow University, but I decided that teaching might be kinda cool to try out, and have a qualification in for the future. So far, I've enjoyed it all, and am graduating from the course with an A, so my plan is to stick with it for a wee while - but I've always got my phd to fall back on if I want.
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What else would you like to do career wise?
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Male Stripper
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The pays good but the hours are real shit, trust me. Anyway.... What do you like doing in your spare time?
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I play squash; contrary to what BOD might say - it was a bad day dammit! I also like going to the gym and swimming when I'm free. Reading, computer games - y'know, the usual stuff
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I'm really not THAT interesting when I put it like that
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Oh, I also like to learn other languages - I'm trying to teach myself Spanish right now. I tried Latin last year, but that was a complete fucking disaster
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So Schism... is he THAT scary in real life?
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nah, he's a big wuss - he cried when he watched ET and Titanic
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Excellent - A weakness. On to Smash. How did you come to find Smash?
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the talksport wrestling show, I remember hearing about it, and thinking "hey! I'm bored...why the hell not". And the rest, as they say; is history
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or is it HISstory? I always get confused. That was the original Smash, before the "months of darkness" as I like to call them - I remember the first summer...sitting for ages racking up a post count...ah that was fun <
Whats your favourite memories of Smash?
The start of it all, I have a lousy memory,so I dont remember any threads in particular. Just generally the community feeling - Smash was the first forum I ever joined, up till then I didnt see the point, but I really love coming here, the peeps on the board are great; its run very well, its generally a most excellent place to be. I'm a member on 4 other forums, and Smash is the only one I
post on daily.
Heel turns aside, are you enjoying being a mod?
Yeah, its great. Alot of people say I go on "power trips" and stuff, but I really dont. Its an honour to be part of the staff on the best forum on the internet. I know there was some resentment when I was made one, but I think most peeps like me as a mod now...I've grown...wow...now THAT is worrying...
What was your favourite Rock88 gimmick?
I was wondering when that was going to come up...Babe of the Week. Genius. Pure Genius.
um...I have nothing more to say on that subject your honour
Out of all the banned losers, who was your personal favourite?
NOT Woody, I know thats what you're getting at
lemme think...................................um.................dammit, I cant remember his name, but he came on one day and just started posting total shit - I'm talking pages and pages of Goldberg photos all over the place. It was only me and Edgerulez on that day and it took us ages to get the place tidied up - that was genius. No hidden, or subtle disruption, Just pure, wanton, destruction.
Hulkamania fan - with the endless Hogan pics?
that was it
yeah, him - what a guy
what a total, fucking loser. Glad he's not around anymore
Whatever happened to the CPT/ECPT?
Nothing, its still there. Nice one for remembering that, I thought most people didnt care. The Efed thats not an Efed...I just dont have time anymore to sit and type out a show - believe me, I want to, but I simply cant. It might return sometime this year, but I've got a few more ideas up my sleeve concerning that sort of thing, so we'll have to wait and see.
But a show where you throw penguins? You gotta admit...thats comedy genius...
as a seperate plug, all the shows right up to the last one, are on my website
As is a shrine to erm... Christina Aguilera. So you cant go wrong. Now, last major question - Its been a while now, but what do you think of the banning of stables? I know you were heaviuly opposed to them being banned in the beginning, but has your opinion changed at all?
Honestly, I agree now that they were just pointless S.P.A.M! (still trying to think of something cool for those letters to stand for), but they were fun while they lasted - who can forget some of the "ker-azy" shenanigans that went on during their time? Like...um...er...ooh...ah! I remember that once, Mtank stuck a flute in hi...BELETED!
Looking back, it was the infulx of newbies we had at the time, who saw them and thought "ooh, that'll be fun! i have to do that too", and really it was all downhill after that. But seriously, they're gone...Smash is still as great as ever (maybe better now), so all is well.
Okay here it is - the name thingy! I say a name and you say what you think of them.
shoot
Brother of Destruction
Squashdood
Showstealer
Horny
Er... hector Nicols Accordian
Geographically_inclined
Shane McMahon
Showy
Dave Meltzer
Rabble_rouser
Edgerulez
old and wise and old and REALLY old
Schism
Old School
Clarkey
Nice guy, shame aboot the attitude
Banzai
Actually, the Banz and I are cool now - but for the sake of old times; Arse.
Inno
He's got a tough time, but he deals with it better than I would be able to.
Last but not least....
Heel Fonz
FONZ CRUSH! FONZ KILL! BRRRAAAAAAAAGH! <
Lol. One last question I forgot to ask - How was it meeting up with some of the other smash members?
They're all cool - I only met Hector for a wee while, and didnt get a chance to talk to him properly, but he seemed cool. Sweatsock and Doug are cool aswell, and I say again...IT WAS A BAD DAY FOR ME...ANYTIME BOD, A REMATCH...YOU ARE ON. <
On that note, thanks very much for your time!
no problemo little one - when do I get paid?
Erm.... BYE!
