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Pm I Got Today


GregF

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Not sure if this is serious, or a prank, but I thought I would share a PM I got today from a "BIONICLEFan606":

 

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Hello,

 

I made an account on Bzpower specifically just to be able to contact you, Mr. Farshety.

I dont know anything about Bionicle, but I got your name from one of my brother's Bionicle books, and decided that you were the best person to come to.

My little brother, 15, is a really big fan of Lego Bricks, specifically Bionicle. He goes to Central High and plans to attend their College too.

The other day, my brother came home with a broken collar bone and scarred face from some school bullies all because of this stupid toy he like.

That's not all of it.

I am sick of going into his room, and see it covered and decorated with pictures of bionicles and displayments of his 'masks'.

He is becoming a reclusive to our family and is constantly on this website socializing with others about these toys that ruin lives.

I blame all of this entirely on you.

Please go home and think about how there is one teenage boy who you made into a freakin zombie and sucked into your little world.

 

I am leaving this message anonymous mostly because I will never be on this account again. My brothers name will also be kept entirely secret on this site.

 

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If it is serious, it raises some interesting questions in my mind --

 

1) Lots of anger at me, and at LEGO by extension, but no mention of any for the people who beat up his/her brother -- ignorant, intolerant people who would hurt someone for having an interest different from theirs. The evil here is people who want others to think like they do and act like they do -- they are the ones trying to create zombies incapable of independent thought.

 

2) If the account was created specifically to tell me about this, why was it created 12 days ago, and includes posts in the BIONICLE-based creations forums? And why keep it anonymous when you could simply cancel the account, and thus never hear from me?

 

3) If true, this is a tragic story. Even if not true, there may well be similar (if not as extreme) situations liek this out there, so it is worth discussing anyway. But I am not sure what BIONICLE is guilty of here other than being entertaining. No one is forced to adopt it as a hobby -- it is certainly not omnipresent in our culture or something a 15 year old is going to feel he has to be involved in against his will. It sounds like this person found an interest they were genuinely enthusiastic about ... so we are to blame for making BIONICLE worthy of interest.

 

BIONICLE is not a cult -- it's a toy line for 7-9 year olds, supported by a comic, a web site, and some books. There is no TV series popping up on your screen, no MMRPG everyone is talking about, or anything else forcing its way into your life. If BIONICLE is part of your life, it is because you actively chose it to be. And, unfortunately, standing up for things you care about can be painful. I know a lot of BZPers can testify to that.

 

If this young man was spending too much time on BIONICLE -- obsessing over it -- then that is something for the family to deal with. If we are going to blame/shut down everything that has the potential to absorb someone that much, we will not have much left in our culture.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Greg

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Here's what I personaly think happened. I think he was just so sick of his brother playing with Bionicles, that he made up this entire story. Either that or it was just a prank.

 

:m:~:t::o::e:

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Good point Greg. Even if someone would break someones collar bone for a hobby (Which would be like someone being blasted by 12,000,000,000 zamor spheres for saying 'No' ) then how would they be OK and not virtualy dead?

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I wouldn't call it your fault IF it is true...

 

The only way I could think that he would have a BZPower account with "Bionicle fan" as a phrase in it is that he used his brothers account...

 

As for the story, why wouldn't they sue the "bullies" anyway?

 

Just me thinking...

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Still trying to figure out how someone makes it home from school with a broken collarbone, rather than ending up in an emergency room ...

 

Greg

That could be that he was lying.

 

I keep my love of Bionicle secret from everyone at my school. Except to a few trusted friends.

 

Alku

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Wow. I feel sorry for whoever sent that E-Mail.

 

1) If that guy is angry at those "bullies", he doesn't show it. I wonder why he would shift the blame entirely to you...

 

2) I dunno.

 

3) I like Bionicle, and I'm well over 7-9. I was hooked in 2001, and I'm glad I stumbled into the world of Mata-Nui. Sure, I don't obsess over it as much as I used to, but it still holds my interest.

 

The only thing that would actually be left in our culture would be a cardboard box, as everything else offends someone. Even the box may not last.

 

I'm like you. 2 reasons:

 

I feel sorry for him.

I'm 11 and I'm still a massive fan. I get teased a bit (I started the 'Teased' topic) and alot of my friends reckon Bionicle sucks, but I don't get beaten up.

 

And now to Greg;

Firstly, I think it's serious.

Secondly, I agree with you that its not you falt.

Thirdly, He spelt your name wrong. :P

 

I don't have much else to say, so, I'll stop there.

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Still trying to figure out how someone makes it home from school with a broken collarbone, rather than ending up in an emergency room ...

 

Greg

 

Good point. :P

 

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Wow. I feel sorry for whoever sent that E-Mail.

 

1) If that guy is angry at those "bullies", he doesn't show it. I wonder why he would shift the blame entirely to you...

 

2) I dunno.

 

3) I like Bionicle, and I'm well over 7-9. I was hooked in 2001, and I'm glad I stumbled into the world of Mata-Nui. Sure, I don't obsess over it as much as I used to, but it still holds my interest.

 

The only thing that would actually be left in our culture would be a cardboard box, as everything else offends someone. Even the box may not last.

 

Me too. well not really i was into it in 2002. that is a sad story. that was the exact reason i never talk about bionicle in school. well not that i broke a collar bone i just was made fun of. i think Bionicle has a great storyline. and the toys are just as good. however i only talk about it at school when i'm talking to someone who also likes Bionicle. other than that i never talk about it in school.

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Wow. I feel sorry for whoever sent that E-Mail.

 

1) If that guy is angry at those "bullies", he doesn't show it. I wonder why he would shift the blame entirely to you...

 

2) I dunno.

 

3) I like Bionicle, and I'm well over 7-9. I was hooked in 2001, and I'm glad I stumbled into the world of Mata-Nui. Sure, I don't obsess over it as much as I used to, but it still holds my interest.

 

The only thing that would actually be left in our culture would be a cardboard box, as everything else offends someone. Even the box may not last.

 

Me too. well not really i was into it in 2002. that is a sad story. that was the exact reason i never talk about bionicle in school. well not that i broke a collar bone i just was made fun of. i think Bionicle has a great storyline. and the toys are just as good. however i only talk about it at school when i'm talking to someone who also likes Bionicle. other than that i never talk about it in school.

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This is truly tragic. The fact that some human beings can have the brutality to beat up a person because of their hobby? This sickens me to the core.

I used to be made fun of at my old school because I liked Bionicle. I was a hated person because those people thought it was childish to own Bionicles, even people younger than me, but the people were never barbaric and self absorbed enough to beat me up. It was just a whole lot of teasing, almost to the point of me not wanting to live, but I still went on. I changed my ways. I stopped talking about Bionicle so much.

It's sad really. Those people that beat up that poor kid really should learn a little lesson about individuality. Its like this, those bullies don't like Bionicle (probably because they are to dumb to put them together), the kid liked Bionicle. The kid gets beaten up because he likes Bionicle. Its quite tragic really. Its like me beating up a person because they like oranges and I like apples instead (but I would never do that). People should be allowed to have individuality. I never make fun of anyone because of their hobbies or what they wear. Individuality is something we just have. Some people are just popular. Sure, us Bionicle fans are picked on, but most of us are smart enough to build some really great MOCS. So when that Bionicle fan is driving his Ferrari to McDonalds, the man behind the counter will be that dude that beat him up. So just think about it, being a Bionicle/Lego fan will get you some good opportunities at jobs, like being an architect, video game designer, all sorts of jobs that get you good money.

 

Also, the Bionicle fan's brother has it all wrong. Bionicle isn't turning people into mindless zombies incapable of thought! It's actually enhancing our thought. IMO, Bionicle inspire's creativity. Weather you are a fanfic writer, a MOCist, a Bionicle Artist, this creativity was all spawned by Bionicle. Just because Bionicle attracts fans it isn't turning them into zombies like the messanger said, because that isn't the point of Bionicle.

I still don't understand why people can't respect the fact that people have individuality. It isn't Bionicle turning people into mindless zombies, it's those bullies. They are trying to convince people that their hobbies are wrong! Well that's silly. People should be able to collect what they want, but I'm just afraid that high school's just like that. At my old school I was made fun of by everyone but my buddy Evan and a few of my other friends, but at my new school, I know a whole bunch of people who are interested in Bionicle. I've showed quite a few people my MOCs on Brickshelf and they thought they were quite cool. So just remember, Bionicle is just one of those hobbies and we should be allowed to enjoy Bionicle while it lasts.

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I saw Bionicle Fan 606 posted in the leaked list topic begging for the list. I thought he got an account to complain?

 

Nah, we already disproved that.

 

He's probably a fan in denial, seeing as he still hasn't replied to either of my PMs. He clearly wants to put this situation behind him, and I advise others to do the same.

 

- :vahi:

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Well, I don't like the way this person shifts the blame to you and the Lego Company. Even if this person was mad he should not have been mad about Bionicle. He should have been mad at the bullies. :unsure:

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If it is real, than I have a lot more comments than if it was fake.

 

>At least his brother didn't hide his liking of BIONICLE -- he obviously fought for it.

>BIONICLE isn't stupid

>I'm on the same website I think you're talking about

>BIONICLE doesn't ruin lives

>BIONICLE isn't a little world, it's a big world

>Lastly, I want to beat the living daylights out of the kid who sent you this (provided it wasn't a joke)

 

If it was a joke, good. I can stand anybody saying stuff like that when they don't even understand.

 

~Phyre

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its not your or LEGO's fault, or his brothers fault. its the bully fault, they're just people who beat people up for the fun of it.

his brother stood up for BIONICLE and thats good, if he was strong a bit (40-50%) he shouldn't let the bully beat him up. bullys are a bunch of stuck-up #####'s and are afraid of everyone, thats why they beat up on people.he should have at least punch the bully in a pressure point to show he isnt weak. and if he obsessed over it, his brother should have talked about it

and at least ask him to join something or get another hobby and not dump BIONICLE, and this happened to me with a lot lot of stuff, music i like BIONICLE etc. etc., and if someone with authority was there, the brother who was getting harassed should have told the person with authority, and if they call him something bad just forget about it! it doesn't matter if they call him something, at least he'll be off without getting bruised and beaten.

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don't worry greg, i mean that has to be fake. the bully would get expelled, or suspended for the rest of the year

 

And blaming the whole co.! some don't even work in the bio. section.

 

whoever wrote that wasted his life

 

 

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I know some of you may not like this comment of mine but if he wanted that to be in the open he should have been able to fight and win. I would be able and I don't reveal anything about Bionicle that I like it at school. A 15 year old should have a better chance against them, even if there are multiple opponents. I'm 14 and I should have been able to win with pure strategy from the samurai Musashi since I've been reading the Book of Five Rings he wrote and he never lost a fight using what he wrote about.

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I've been made fun of stuff I liked, but it never went this far. But here is some stuff I'd like to point out...

 

I made an account on BZPower specifically just to be able to contact you, Mr. Farshety

 

I haven't but helped notice you have made a few posts

 

I am sick of going into his room, and see it covered and decorated with pictures of bionicles and displayments of his 'masks'.

 

Who didn't have a messy room once in their lives? and posters of random things?

 

...these toys that ruin lives

 

I think you wrote "GO LEWA", thus, you have a toy that "Ruined a Life". I'm not really a big fan of hippocrits (Sorry if mispelled)

 

I blame all of this entirely on you.

 

I can't help but notice you may not have told the school about this? No? Then you should've. And you also should've told your parents too that you are worried that your brother is tooo obsessed.

 

freakin zombie and sucked into your little world.

 

Anybody play video games anymore?

 

I am leaving this message anonymous mostly because I will never be on this account again

 

I can't help but notice (again) that you have edited your profile announcing you sent that PM :angry:

 

This is clearly someone who is wanting attention. And if the brother is real, we wish the brother to heal soon ;) And, like others before me said, Bionicle doesn't force you to join. And since the guy may not even know much about Bionicle, he had no right to say all that stuff <_<

 

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don't worry greg, i mean that has to be fake. the bully would get expelled, or suspended for the rest of the year

 

And blaming the whole co.! some don't even work in the bio. section.

 

whoever wrote that wasted his life

Now, wasted his life is a bit of an exaggeration. He wasted the time he spent on this one incident. You can't let anger prompt you to make spontaneous statements; that's what this member's mistake was.

 

I know some of you may not like this comment of mine but if he wanted that to be in the open he should have been able to fight and win. I would be able and I don't reveal anything about Bionicle that I like it at school. A 15 year old should have a better chance against them, even if there are multiple opponents. I'm 14 and I should have been able to win with pure strategy from the samurai Musashi since I've been reading the Book of Five Rings he wrote and he never lost a fight using what he wrote about.

"Should have been able to?" So you're supporting the practise of bullies targeting those weaker than them? The only thing you got right about this comment was that some of us would not like it-- "some of us" here meaning "everyone who recognises bullying the weak as an evil thing." While I do not know of this samurai you speak of, I know that samurai, like most organized fighters throughout history, had morals, and I am sad that this book did not focus on that particular aspect.

 

I'm sorry if this sounds like flaming, but I find it disgusting that people would think that those who are not able to fight deserve to be bullied in this way.

 

With all due respect,

:vahi: Aanchir: Rachira of Time

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It brings literal tears to my eyes of this whole situation.

One, the whole company has been blamed. Send this blaggart to the Dark Forest and beyond. He doesn't have a clue what he is talking about, nor who he is talking to. It is the boy's own fault for becoming one of us.

Two, he shouldv'e been able to fight back, but my own personal recent studies show that most Bionicle fans are no more than a group of White and Nerdies. I myself fall into this category. It is only with training of certain things that one is to fight back. But this is not the point.

Thridly, one cannot go and become angered about something just because someone else participates in it. The relative couldv'e easily ignored the boy instead of trying to shape his life for him. And his "masks". How pitiful, he cannot address us properly. I bet someone would really enjoy it if I went to a pervert's house and took away all his pornography, and beat the daylights out of him, just because I was sick of looking at dirty pictures. Or how about if I went to Nintendo and demanded them to stop making Mario because he is to kiddie-type? (Anyone who hates Mario hates me, BTW.) That's my whole point, stick to your rights and we'll stick to ours.

I remember shortly after becoming a member that I created a topic in GD which I now consider to be a riot. It was about how people hate Bionicle, but we need to fight back. I now realize to protect our own quarry and they will protect thiers.

And that, my friends, is all I have to say. Sorry if it offended anyone in any way.

 

 

---:b:.:f:.

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It brings literal tears to my eyes of this whole situation.

One, the whole company has been blamed. Send this blaggart to the Dark Forest and beyond. He doesn't have a clue what he is talking about, nor who he is talking to. It is the boy's own fault for becoming one of us.

Two, he shouldv'e been able to fight back, but my own personal recent studies show that most Bionicle fans are no more than a group of White and Nerdies. I myself fall into this category. It is only with training of certain things that one is to fight back. But this is not the point.

Thridly, one cannot go and become angered about something just because someone else participates in it. The relative couldv'e easily ignored the boy instead of trying to shape his life for him. And his "masks". How pitiful, he cannot address us properly. I bet someone would really enjoy it if I went to a pervert's house and took away all his pornography, and beat the daylights out of him, just because I was sick of looking at dirty pictures. Or how about if I went to Nintendo and demanded them to stop making Mario because he is to kiddie-type? (Anyone who hates Mario hates me, BTW.) That's my whole point, stick to your rights and we'll stick to ours.

I remember shortly after becoming a member that I created a topic in GD which I now consider to be a riot. It was about how people hate Bionicle, but we need to fight back. I now realize to protect our own quarry and they will protect thiers.

And that, my friends, is all I have to say. Sorry if it offended anyone in any way.

 

 

---:b:.:f:.

 

 

I support some of this, but I don't agree with most fans are "White and Nerdies". I personally am not, but that's me, I know of some people on this site who sound like it. If you compared me with some people at the school I attend and you thought about that above statement, you'd probably pick the person who isn't me, who looks like a loser and geek if you actually think most of us are that. Sorry if this sounds like flaming, but I am just responding on anything I must here because of my first post here.

 

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Idk, i didnt think it was that great.

 

You should always stick with originality dude.

 

Small Soldiers, Night at the Museum, The Puppet MAster Returns, its all been done.

 

 

ill hold your word that your stories are better and more original

he posted here! picking on lehu's comedies!!!!

 

and look!! his PERSONAL PROFILE!

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