Posted by Silent-BBKF at sdn-ar-009txhousp061.dialsprint.net on September 10, 2001 at 08:39:16:
In Reply to: Mr. Smith &VA Staff I'm Sorry posted by The Wrestling Guy on September 10, 2001 at 08:29:48:
... MUCH more than a HINT of sarcasm here, but I still think you've over-done it a bit. I just joined a few days ago, spent a couple of days just lurking, then jumped right in. Hell, I'm not sure anyone noticed until right now that I'm new. I certainly haven't seen a lot of "Who the fuck are you?" or "Isn't there someplace else for all the fucking newbies?" right after my posts. Granted, I've seen those posts in other places, but I ignore them. They aren't aimed at me. It's Kevin Smith's board, so people who don't want to be inclusive of ALL fans don't have a lot they can do about it. Go ahead and share what you like about the movies... I, at least, will probably have some polite and friendly response.
: I am sorry that I ruined a great family gathering when I joined this web board. I had no idea new people weren't allowed to take an interest in your career or movies until I came here. Most of us ''newbies'' came here because we enjoy your movies and after the release of ''J&SBSB'' wanted to express those thoughts. What happened was quite unusual, the ''oldies'' didn't like new people joining their exclusive club. The ''oldies'' think the y know the VA staff personally and don't want to share them with ''outsiders''. Mr. Smith, I wish you would have said that after a certain point new members wouldn't be allowed to join. That would have avoided a lot of anger from from your loyal ''oldies''.