> > Well it's now official. Rodgz is banned because he just said something that
> the
> > moderators didn't like.
>
> I can tell you who will be next because it was just leaked to me by one of the
> staff. There is a concerted effort going on right now to get rid of certain
> people at VPForums because of their views on modding, etc. and for causing them
> trouble there. I guess I was on the trouble causing list, even though I stuck
> to the rules.
>
> I was told just a few minutes ago that table development is being purposely held
> up by a group of about 10 developers on there (what's left of VPMX, so you do
> the math who they are) until certain people are ousted from VPForums and these
> developers can be assured their "works is safe." I was told Rodgz and Emkaah
> are next on the list. It seems Rodgz just got his.
>
> I have to say Kristian that Nicky is right. You're on the list too. They're
> just looking for an excuse to ban you right now, not matter how small. Rule
> breaking has nothing to do with it. It's attitude and sharing alike viewpoints
> on authoring rights.
>
> There is a large list of VPM tables that will magically appear after everyone is
> banned that they want banned and this is also designed to appease the remaining
> leeches, to show them that the community isn't dead. I'm talking about new
> versions and updates to about 16 tables (and it wasn't a complete list):
>
> "WhoDunnit, Sharkey's Shootout, Godzilla, Striker Extreme, High Roller Casino,
> Champion Pub, Caveman, Maverick, Star Wars Trilogy. Updates to Medieval Madness,
> Xenon, Judge Dredd and many others. New versions of High Speed, Dirty Harry, No
> Fear, Taxi."
>
> Yes, folks. It's a full fledged conspiracy from VPMX to Black and AJ knows all
> about it. Send your supporting donations in right now!
>
> Here's the latest demands:
>
> "Basically we want no mods at all. Either get permission to do an update or make
> your own versions. And the group opinion is leaning towards total locking
> especially due to the discussions going on at Retrogames."
>
>
> I delayed sending this to check on some more things (the only person I told
> about it was Kristian since he posted the banning news) and SINCE then (an hour
> or so again), I've been 100% banned from VPForums, not just posting. So I will
> go ahead and tell you now the person that told me about it was none other than
> Kid Charlemagne himself.
>
> People. Listen up. There are about a dozen people out to destroy the VP
> Community as it stands right now. Ass kissers only are allowed there now. I
> can't believe AJ is actually tolerating this crap let alone supporting it, but
> that's how it is.
>
> And don't believe that BS about Black quitting. I find it highly suspect. If
> they're planning this crap and changing rules just to get rid of people, I
> suspect it's just one more ploy to get the rest of you to obey their every whim.
> And then suddenly and magically Black will come back and those tables above
> will be released and you will all worship them like good little boys and girls.
> I can't believe anyone in the pinball community would stoop that low, but that's
> how it appears.
>