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Originally Posted by SooperFish24
Does it not seem a little strange to you that the same posters were continually disagreeing with Stephen hour after hour in that thread as if it was a personal matter for them.
Absolutely not. There are likely many thousands of 2+2ers that feel the same way. Of those that post in the Zoo, the vast majority of them just can't be bothered any more. Most of them would probably be happy if everyone stopped arguing with the rigged OPs and let the threads die. There's a select few (I have to admit to being in this category sometimes) who are willing to continue bashing their heads against the wall for a while. Motivations?
1) Some are concerned about the integrity of the game they play either for a living or as a hobby. They don't like seeing the game's reputation hurt by unfounded allegations.
2) Some have a more direct stake. I'm sure a few of the posters that argue in these threads could be affiliates. I can only think of one that represents a poker site, Josem. Of course, he was making all the same arguments before he started working for Stars.
3) Some people just can't tolerate ridiculous statements and arguments not based in logic. Internet forums are full of people who enjoy debating.
Personally, I'm a little of 1) and a little of 3). One day I might fit into category 2) as well, who knows.
Stephen was a special kind of rigtard. I found him to be one of the most annoying ones yet, and that's saying a lot. The way he would fill the thread up with other peope's unsubstantiated allegations as if that proved his point, how he would pick and choose what he responded to, and how he would then accuse others of doing so when they actually hadn't, all made him extremely aggravating IMO. I'm quite pleased he is gone. Guys like him don't help anyone. They really hurt their own "cause" much more than they help it.