Where We're Coming From

[LeapFrog]

Originally Posted by CallMeIshmael

what is the deal w/ NVP? What goes on there that might hurt gambling?

in a nut shell: animated signatures of people orally 'stimulating' shemales.

[basementproject]

Yes you guys are correct, you do indeed have the right to post your innermost feelings and thoughts regarding the way Mason runs his site. I'm sure Mason will head to ATF with great interest, as he always does when he needs business advice, read this post, and immediately change the way he runs 2+2.

/sarcasm

That's all I'm saying.

[tarheeljks]

Originally Posted by greatest

I enjoy 2+2.. only poker forum where I post...

But last time I checked, we still live in USA... where freedom of expression/speech reigns in this country... For Mason to cite "Pornography" as a reason for banning anybody associated with "hate sites" like NWP seem hypocritical and fascist..

2+2 members are allowed to have avatar depicting naked girls.. yet Mason gives that as a reason for banning NWP and anybody associated w/ NWP??

Furthermore, for Mason to use his authority as a "Grand King of 2+2" to ban at his whim, makes him look small and childish... not to mention this kind of practice still pervades in deep recess of China and North Korea....

I would probably get banned for ranting my frustration here.... but then again, the allure of 2+2 has greatly diminshed my interest now....

Mason, you are battling a tough war here... The public sentiment doesn't support your view... If this was a North Korea, you would ban everyone that oppose you... then how many registered members you would have left???

you should become a politician

[bronx bomber]

Hey meat, thanks for that link.

[I_AM_EVIL]

Originally Posted by meat in a can

what is your stance on threads like this?

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...d.php?t=163927

It's pretty explicit and is demeaning to female readers.

Considering he's been caught reading/looking at it a few times and it hasn't been deleted yet, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.

[Mason Malmuth]

Hi Everyone:

I have decided to lift the ban on Gary Wise.

Best wishes,
Mason

[AlexM]

Originally Posted by tuq

I don't think Mason is on the same thought plane with any of us but when he posts a thoughtful response and several trolls come out of the woodwork I do find it annoying.

Disappointing, yes, but since trolling is pretty much actively encourage on much of the site, it's not terrible surprising.

[SuperUberBob]

Originally Posted by Mason Malmuth

Hi Everyone:

I have decided to lift the ban on Gary Wise.

Best wishes,
Mason

Thank you Mason.

I am not sure that Gary will be coming back, but this was certainly the correct decision regardless imo.

[srw5n]

Originally Posted by Mason Malmuth

Hi Everyone:

I have decided to lift the ban on Gary Wise.

Best wishes,
Mason

Just as arbitrary and bizarre as the ban in the first place.

[metsandfinsfan]

this is pretty insane

[Admo]

Originally Posted by Mason Malmuth

Hi Everyone:

I have decided to lift the ban on Gary Wise.

Best wishes,
Mason

Terrible decision. How will poker survive?

[newhizzle]

Originally Posted by Mason Malmuth

Hi Everyone:

I have decided to lift the ban on Gary Wise.

Best wishes,
Mason

free druff!

[ClarkNasty]

Originally Posted by Mason Malmuth

Hi Everyone:

I have decided to lift the ban on Gary Wise.

Best wishes,
Mason

Kudos

[gtpitch]

Originally Posted by newhizzle

free druff!

Agreed.

Didn't he play a huge part in the AP scandal?

[wisehandpoker]

Mason, aside from this post, I don't know if I'll be participating in 2p2 in the future. I hope that you'll give me a call so we can discuss a better relationship moving forward.

Gary

edited to add: Thank you to everyone for your support. It meant a lot to me.