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Post by miked on Oct 31, 2013 18:47:26 GMT -5
Long time poster/lurker on TBK. Was a long time "insider" as well. You may remember me, but probably not. But just to clarify, I'm Michael Jesse from TBK. Anyway, glad to hear from some of you again. Stay golden, pony boys.
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Post by belem on Oct 31, 2013 20:45:37 GMT -5
I could be wrong, but I still firmly believe he was most connected when BCG was there. That's when he seemed to have the best info and began to get more and more arrogant. Maybe it's bc twitter and all the other sites weren't as prevalent, maybe I'm crazy, but that's my opinion. he was just as connected after Billie Clyde left. MM was connected to BCG assistant Jeremy Cox.
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Post by Rookie525 on Oct 31, 2013 20:56:20 GMT -5
I basically posted on TBK to Greg it would be great if he joined here since this is where the TBK members have all flocked for conversation. Also wished him luck with his own premium board but explained that after the TBK situation, I doubted people from the old board would be very interested in a new "behind-the-scenes" premium board anytime soon. A "fool us once" kind of situation. He didn't seem like he liked that very much. Lol. I guess he thought I was trying to attack him personally. Oh well.
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Post by thabigbluenation on Oct 31, 2013 21:01:05 GMT -5
I basically posted on TBK to Greg it would be great if he joined here since this is where the TBK members have all flocked for conversation. Also wished him luck with his own premium board but explained that after the TBK situation, I doubted people from the old board would be very interested in a new "behind-the-scenes" premium board anytime soon. A "fool us once" kind of situation. He didn't seem like he liked that very much. Lol. I guess he thought I was trying to attack him personally. Oh well. yea, i was the one posting right there at that time on that topic, I'm craig, just using a different name here, anyway, he came off acting peeved. not sure why, no one has attacked or said anything bad about him at all.
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Post by belem on Oct 31, 2013 21:02:02 GMT -5
Has anyone seen MM in his restaurant in Bowling Green? Does he still have his comedy club in Playa del Carmen, Mexico?
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Post by Rookie525 on Oct 31, 2013 21:08:06 GMT -5
I basically posted on TBK to Greg it would be great if he joined here since this is where the TBK members have all flocked for conversation. Also wished him luck with his own premium board but explained that after the TBK situation, I doubted people from the old board would be very interested in a new "behind-the-scenes" premium board anytime soon. A "fool us once" kind of situation. He didn't seem like he liked that very much. Lol. I guess he thought I was trying to attack him personally. Oh well. yea, i was the one posting right there at that time on that topic, I'm craig, just using a different name here, anyway, he came off acting peeved. not sure why, no one has attacked or said anything bad about him at all. I appreciated the back-up. I felt like his annoyance was aimed toward my post, but like you said, everybody was cordial and nobody said anything ill toward him. I just can't see any of us being dumb enough to fall for the premium promise again. There's no way to hold the guys in charge responsible to provide information after they have the money. That's all I was trying to convey over there. Oh well.
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Post by marineukfan on Oct 31, 2013 21:13:31 GMT -5
Hey All,
I've just come over to this board, was a long time lurker at TBK and Kentucky Ink, and appreciate all the info Marc and the Insiders gave...but alas, all good things usually come to and end, and better things take their place. Agree that MM should have been more vocal what was going on, but would rather put the energy into making this board awesome. I always felt scared to post there, knowing if I said the wrong thing I might be ridiculously banned, so obviously looking for a place I can post intelligent views. Also if any CatFans live in Southern California like me would love to watch games together...think the Alumni Association (not an alumni personally, just originally from Lexington) is planning a viewing party for the UNC game. Look forward to the development of this board, intelligent views, and can't wait for the season GO CATS. Where in SoCal are ya Cali? I'm at Camp Pendleton.
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Post by marineukfan on Oct 31, 2013 21:15:56 GMT -5
Another lurker from TBK here, glad to see familiar names & faces. I had paid for Insider for a few months back in 2009, but not since. Apparently I dodged a bullet I'm most sad that the legend points don't transfer...how am I supposed to know some guy is a total idiot unless I can see he has -144 points? LOL, I think Ty was the only one to get to that level of negative LPs.
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Post by alrightguy on Oct 31, 2013 23:31:58 GMT -5
yea, i was the one posting right there at that time on that topic, I'm craig, just using a different name here, anyway, he came off acting peeved. not sure why, no one has attacked or said anything bad about him at all. I appreciated the back-up. I felt like his annoyance was aimed toward my post, but like you said, everybody was cordial and nobody said anything ill toward him. I just can't see any of us being dumb enough to fall for the premium promise again. There's no way to hold the guys in charge responsible to provide information after they have the money. That's all I was trying to convey over there. Oh well. FWIW, I follow Greg on Twitter and he has been taking crap there all night from IU fans and other UK-haters about him being confident about Blackmon choosing Kentucky. Greg puts out some quality stuff on Twitter, but he takes the brunt of some haters for being a UK fan. If he was taking your comments personally on TBK, it was likely a fall-out from all the nonsense he'd been putting up with on Twitter...
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Post by thabigbluenation on Nov 1, 2013 0:02:30 GMT -5
I appreciated the back-up. I felt like his annoyance was aimed toward my post, but like you said, everybody was cordial and nobody said anything ill toward him. I just can't see any of us being dumb enough to fall for the premium promise again. There's no way to hold the guys in charge responsible to provide information after they have themoney. That's all I was trying to convey over there. Oh well. FWIW, I follow Greg on Twitter and he has been taking crap there all night from IU fans and other UK-haters about him being confident about Blackmon choosing Kentucky. Greg puts out some quality stuff on Twitter, but he takes the brunt of some haters for being a UK fan. If he was taking your comments personally on TBK, it was likely a fall-out from all the nonsense he'd been putting up with on Twitter... that makes sense. he seemed to be peeved and something touched a nerve with him. no comments were made towards him in any sort of negative manner. and to his credit, it seemed everyone as of yesterday was predicting, calling Blackmon to uk. so this one was odd to say the least. GregNJ is cool in my book. he just seemed to snap a little. its all good
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Post by belem on Nov 1, 2013 0:05:25 GMT -5
The lifetime membership was nothing more than a cash grab.
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Post by Wildcat22 on Nov 1, 2013 0:07:46 GMT -5
I'll guess I'll throw my hat into this thread...
I followed Marc going back to the Uncensored days and was a premium member at TBK for ~1 year back around '09. Always loved the info he provided and would always get a kick out of people on other sites who would bash him or question his sources even after he was consistently spot on. I would occasionally post, but I would check the board daily for the longest time until pretty much all conversation (at least on the free side) ceased and I could see the info beginning to dry up. I never had any run ins with Marc, but I definitely saw others get on his bad side and have the "ban hammer" dropped on them for petty reasons. It's really sad to see what has happened to the site, especially those subscribers who have seemingly been screwed out of money. I can't say I know Marc, but from what I've gathered over the years is that he is a good person who is highly intelligent, but very egotistical and does not like to be challenged. Honestly, I'd be lying if I said I didn't see this coming and it really is a shame. I don't see TBK surviving even if he decided to return considering pretty much everyone is over here now and he would probably ban us all anyway.
Regardless, it's great that this site was started and it's wonderful to see so many old faces that I haven't seen on TBK in ages. Looking forward to discussing the upcoming season with you guys!
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Post by thabigbluenation on Nov 1, 2013 0:12:34 GMT -5
^^yea, you seem pretty much spot on. all the old faces coming back, and the activity is worth more than the "inside info" along with the ego and attitude you would have to take along with it. but anyway, its old news at this point. and if he ever did decide to go through and read all the post, those of us who were still posting are definitely banned at this point, including all the mods I would say, lol. much appreciation to them as it has been said time and time again for getting this thing going.
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Post by TattMan on Nov 1, 2013 9:01:17 GMT -5
FWIW, I follow Greg on Twitter and he has been taking crap there all night from IU fans and other UK-haters about him being confident about Blackmon choosing Kentucky. Greg puts out some quality stuff on Twitter, but he takes the brunt of some haters for being a UK fan. If he was taking your comments personally on TBK, it was likely a fall-out from all the nonsense he'd been putting up with on Twitter... I thought Greg had given up on Twitter...''except with a few Twitter friends''.....at least that's what he said on an Oct. 8th rant. I guess once you've twittered you're hooked. So far I've been able to resist the Twitterverse.
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Post by catinhotlanta on Nov 1, 2013 11:12:59 GMT -5
I too have been with Marc since UK Uncensored, a very long time. I was an insider for the last three years and I'm paid up until February. Hell, I occasionally still wear my TBK T-shirt. I was always aware of Marc's arrogance, his wearing his feelings on his sleeve and his prompt ability to become an asshole. With that said, I always appreciated the info we got and the usual correctness of that info.
The last time Marc left the site prior to this one, I sent him an email, telling he was going to lose people if he didn't start acting like he gave a damn again. He replied with "I don't know what you're talking about" and I replied with that's part of your problem - you don't know how to listen. The site has been up and down since then but as we know, is in a total downward spiral now.
I'm tickled pink to be here, along with familiar names and I sincerely hope the site will be around for a very long time. I would love to give KSR a run for their money; maybe in time we can do just that.
Larry
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