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07/26/2007 09:04:48 AM · #1
i am going to lock this thread, as it has outlived its usefulness. if anyone has a direct query about this situation, please feel free to contact us via the contact page.

thanks!
07/26/2007 08:55:50 AM · #2
Originally posted by ajdelaware:

re routes her IP address through an intergalactic wormhole,


Sure, I control all IP traffic through the intergalactic wormhole.
Although you have to dig deep to catch her IPv4 embedded into the galactic IPv256 stream.
There'd be a nominal charge for the trace... ah.... say DPC membership for life????
07/26/2007 08:32:28 AM · #3
Originally posted by ajdelaware:

(or will I throw my camera out thinking that its a cyborg trying to assimilate me )


resistance is futile!
07/26/2007 08:22:21 AM · #4
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

To let go of Van Gogh and lead poisoning... and back to Makka's post, many talented people suffer from character defects. Bipolar disorder (and other depressive disorders), attention seeking, perfectionism, under-achievement ,autism, and other socio-psychological disorders.


So youre saying if I catch all of those, Ill be a really good photographer?! (or will I throw my camera out thinking that its a cyborg trying to assimilate me )
07/26/2007 08:17:25 AM · #5
I read in People that xxxScarletxxx is the real mother of Tom Cruises baby, but sold it to Paris Hilton, who lent it to Lindsey Lohan, who traded it to some guy named Ziggy for a 8 ball and a sixer of Zima.

Lets dwell!
07/25/2007 11:58:00 PM · #6
To let go of Van Gogh and lead poisoning... and back to Makka's post, many talented people suffer from character defects. Bipolar disorder (and other depressive disorders), attention seeking, perfectionism, under-achievement ,autism, and other socio-psychological disorders.

It's often just a curse that accompanies talent or Intellectual giftedness. Not saying it's the case, but it would explain why people like Amy and Rikki do "stupid" things when they obviously have the talent.

Message edited by author 2007-07-25 23:58:23.
07/25/2007 11:42:53 PM · #7
Originally posted by GeneralE:

[quote=levyj413]That no one has anything to say on-topic does not confer permission to thread-jack it into unrelated territory.


As I said, I agree. :)
07/25/2007 11:41:28 PM · #8
Originally posted by levyj413:

I agree, Paul, but maybe this has run its course, which leads to diversions?

If it's run its course then there will be no more posts (for a long while).

That no one has anything to say on-topic does not confer permission to thread-jack it into unrelated territory.

The previous few posts were marginally relevant, which is why they remain posted, but anything further in that direction seemed counter-productive, hence my suggestion to refocus the discussion.
07/25/2007 11:37:03 PM · #9
Originally posted by GeneralE:

OK -- I don't think anyone who was involved in the series of events addressed by this thread can attribute their actions to lead poisoning.

Can we suspend the scientific diversion for this thread now? Thanks. : )


I agree, Paul, but maybe this has run its course, which leads to diversions?
07/25/2007 11:32:45 PM · #10
OK -- I don't think anyone who was involved in the series of events addressed by this thread can attribute their actions to lead poisoning.

Can we suspend the scientific diversion for this thread now? Thanks. : )
07/25/2007 11:29:32 PM · #11
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Originally posted by crayon:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

It's a curse. Talented people often do stupid things.


reminds me of van gogh


Van Gogh used to lick the paint off his paint brush like many artists of the period, i wonder what the lead in certain ground up paints did to his mind.


Quiate a lot, probably. He was resident in several mental institutions, cut off part of his ear, and eventually killed himself.
07/25/2007 11:10:12 PM · #12
Originally posted by crayon:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

It's a curse. Talented people often do stupid things.


reminds me of van gogh


Van Gogh used to lick the paint off his paint brush like many artists of the period, i wonder what the lead in certain ground up paints did to his mind.
07/25/2007 10:55:58 PM · #13
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

It's a curse. Talented people often do stupid things.


reminds me of van gogh
07/25/2007 10:54:34 PM · #14
Originally posted by Makka:

Hmmm....it just amazes me why people with some obvious talent do stupid things like this! Very sad!


It's a curse. Talented people often do stupid things.
07/25/2007 10:40:56 PM · #15
Originally posted by RulerZigzag:


Sad to lose a young talent, but she should have listed to the warnings.


I think the first action was suspension till november. But she continued to show lack of respect for rules and terms and conditions here. This is unacceptable by any means.
The action taken by SC here is well justified.
07/25/2007 10:34:07 PM · #16
Hmmm....it just amazes me why people with some obvious talent do stupid things like this! Very sad!
07/25/2007 10:30:53 PM · #17
Originally posted by RulerZigzag:

I am very impressed. Very NSA-like.

And your point is ...?

I'm pretty sure that our ratio of perpetrators caught/investigation is quite a bit higher than the NSA's.

I'm mighty interested in hearing what your course of action would have been, since you seem so certain ours was wrong.
07/25/2007 10:24:18 PM · #18
:: Laughing:: Pretty sure none of mine were stolen.
07/25/2007 10:04:53 PM · #19
Wow. I'm stunned.

Good work, and thank you to the SC.


07/25/2007 10:01:53 PM · #20
Originally posted by jerowe:

i'm not going to join in with my opinions over the past few months of amy for it would take quite a few pages and hours of writing, but i would love to say i really appreciate the SC here. they are extremely helpful, and they really go beyond the call of duty on everything.

bravo SC :D

I agree! It was (I'm sure) a very hard decision to make. I would not want the burden to make this one. Rules are rules. Times are tough. I will miss Amy. I loved her comments and spunk. Thank you SC for all your hard work and your diligence.
07/25/2007 09:45:41 PM · #21
Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by d56ranger:

...do I assume that only the account was closed, that xXxscarletxXx is the only person banned,and that her sister Alley Cat is not banned?


Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

The Alley Cat account was essentially dormant for several months, right up until Amy's suspension, the suddenly became very active. A staggering amount of this activity was at times when Alexandria was, or should have been, at school. All available evidence suggests that this account was used entirely by Amy, at least from the suspension date forward. There is some question as to whether it was ever controlled by anyone but Amy. In any case, it appears that Alexandria has no interest in the account.


From the Terms of Service:

3.3 When registering as a Registered User, you must choose a unique User Name and Password. You are solely responsible for protecting your User Name and Password with the same degree of care that a reasonable person uses to protect his or her other confidential information. You may not disclose your Password to any third party or share your Password with any third party without the prior written consent of DPChallenge.com.
...you are solely liable for any loss or damages, in whatever form, arising from the misuse of your User Name or Password or your computer systems or facilities by any person or entity, whether or not such misuse is due to your fault or negligence.


I am very impressed. Very NSA-like. Does the patriot act have anything to do with this? This is so cool. School hours! Who is chief investigator in there? Sam Fisher? Sad to lose a young talent, but she should have listed to the warnings. Then again maybe you should offer her a reinstatement. DPC could use her as tabloid material. Her pics are still in the galleries, and I hope her sis didn't drop out of school! :(
07/25/2007 09:31:30 PM · #22
Originally posted by jhonan:

If someone was *that* desperate to re-establish their account on a photography website, I'd be phoning their psychiatrist, not their ISP.

i think all of us who's obsessed with DPC (darn update button conspiracy!) needs to see our psychiatrist, lol!
07/25/2007 05:06:08 PM · #23
Originally posted by rex:

I kind like this one

You b!"£$%d, Rex! Sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks!
07/25/2007 04:56:26 PM · #24
Originally posted by rex:

I kind like this one


????

Poor girl must have wanted attention and didnt get any. Some of her photos were ok too. Whats the reward in stealing work? She must not care about any rewards, just the attention.
07/25/2007 04:45:27 PM · #25
Originally posted by Bear_Music:



I think you can assume any attempts to create a new account from that IP address will be locked down. That's just the way it goes. Too bad for mom, dad, sister, brother, boyfriend,, and/or dog, cat, gerbil, or cockatoo, but that's the way it goes. Our actions have ramifications for those close to us. Always have, always will.

R.


Even the pet dog?? surely that's going too far - couldn't they have some form of Paw print identification to prove it was him ?? Or a drool analyser ? come on guy's (and girls obviously) there must be something we can do to help the household pets. . .

Oh and good work by the SC :- )
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