Fools Gold

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Did you tell anyone about it who decided not to go along with it, and rather told people commenting on the thread that it was an elaborate hoax?

We didn't tell all that many people. Just a couple really, Malcolm, Schneed and a couple of others who were going to join in on the hoax in the evening. There wasn't anyone who we told that wouldn't go along with it.

[mooby]

i was 50/50 on whether it was actually a hoax or not. I didn't know what to believe, although towards the end you guys did an excellent job of selling it, i thought that because of all the harsh words being spoken, it was actually for real. Unfortunately, it provoked some strong responses from some of the members, and because of how much people believed it, including myself, there are going to be some members who will leave. For the future, i'd suggest an april fools joke that is more funny to everyone involved.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by mooby

i was 50/50 on whether it was actually a hoax or not. I didn't know what to believe, although towards the end you guys did an excellent job of selling it, i thought that because of all the harsh words being spoken, it was actually for real. Unfortunately, it provoked some strong responses from some of the members, and because of how much people believed it, including myself, i'm going to take the opportunity to move to another site, Extremeskins, where i believe the mods wouldn't do such a harsh thing to the members. ttyl guys.

lol it's still march 31 CST for one more minute.

-EDIT- Ok you can jump out and yell april fools now.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

lol it's still march 31 CST for one more minute.

lol i edited my post above. Anyways, it's been April 1st for about an hour on the east coast, where i live.

[GTripp0012]

Yeah I know, I'm a minority around here. It's me, the Texas guys and that one guy from Iowa.

[Big C]

i want another site damnit...

[GoSkins!]

I still think we should add the naked cheerleaders picture section.

[5RINGS]

I personally loved the Brudlee remarks to 'Mr Kyer'

[That Guy]

Man, you didn't even drag me into the flamefest, (i can be an a-hole, dammit!), i feel ignored :P

[44deisel44]

Take care alll....How F'n stupid was that. YW for my donations and product purchases. Wonder what gay shit you'll come up with next...Extreme skins here i come...

[Big C]

Originally Posted by 44deisel44

Take care alll....How F'n stupid was that. YW for my donations and product purchases. Wonder what gay shit you'll come up with next...Extreme skins here i come...

[htownskinfan]

I'm glad i didnt get into all the b.s.,I thought it was a good idea,I was looking forward to the new site,I think you should still do it,maybe thats the april fools joke

[70Chip]

What have you done? You've made a fool of everyone. But you''ll get your's yet. Signed,

Louis Friend

[Cooley 350Z]

Great job guys. If I may, I'd like to throw out an idea for next year. Let's craft some elaborate 20+ hour ruse to make the little kid who lives down the street from me think mommy & daddy were killed in some horrific car wreck. We will then vehemently deny it all when he questions the coincidence of it all, even getting his aunt's & uncle's help add to the authenticity. Then, when the clock strikes 12 we will pull back the curtain of deception we've thrown over this poor sap, for all to see...

I enjoy a good joke just as much as everyone else (perhaps even more), but I don't honestly see how this idea got passed around between at least 10 people or so without someone bringing up the fact that "hey, if people get pissed off to the point of even thinking about leaving the forum, we should probably come clean..." The fact that after 12thMan left (I don't think he was in on it) & others brought up the possibility of leaving (myself included), you continued this charade for another 8 hours is clear evidence that whoever was involved in this thing needs to pull their heads out of their asses.

All I can say is when considering the next April Fool's / conspiracy / whatever crap, ask if it could result in even one member leaving. If so, then maybe that should be a sign to back it off a bit.

Look at how PFT handled their April Fool's stuff: Hilarious, but very evident it was a joke. If that wasn't already known, they have a note at the bottom of the page. Total time of joke: 10 minutes & I'd bet money they didn't lose any readers over it. I know some have already left & while I'm sure I'll still visit now & then, for the most part I'm going to be checking out other sites. Most of the people here are very cool, keep it up.

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

A Lie is a LIE. Not a joke.

I'm very disappointed at the mod and owners if this was a joke. As a member that posts here I was insulted several times by these so called defectors.


If are going to LIE about something so important and trusted when should expect you not to be lying.

Jot me down as one of the pissed off members over this.
mike
Hail to Redskins and responsible site owners and mods