Hi Sig, Yes. As much as we sympathize with Vitaly, We feel that SG101 is not the proper place to engage in discussions about world events. There are a multitude of other places on the internet to do so. Samurai aka Vitaly Yakushin is active on Facebook and you can catch up with him on there.

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DannySnyder wrote:

We feel that SG101 is not the proper place to engage in discussions about world events.

"We"???
No.
I feel something else, and I know, many other people here feel something else.

An active member of "our" community asked for help and humanity.

...without words...

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Story time kids!

A person walks into a small town bar. Let's call him Josh. Josh is frequent at this bar, and everyone knows him to be a cool guy. A mensch actually - always buys a round.

Josh has a problem though, his little kid has been molested, and police practically did nothing about it, just dismissed him for 'lack of public interest'. Sure, forms have been filled, stern officers made stern faces, but you know, resources. The only description Josh's kid gave of his assailant is that he had a glorious mustache.

Now a person who adorns such a mustache is sitting at the bar, everybody knows him well enough too, let's call him Frank. Josh spots Frank, points at him, and starts complaining to the bar owner "how could you let this sick, pedophile sit here, where's your morals?". Frank only nods, feeling that he doesn't really have to prove at this point to anyone that he doesn't diddle kids. Josh starts making a ruckus. The whole bar tries to comfort him knowing how horrible he must feel, sharing his grievance over what happened to his son. They allow him to air his frustration, knowing if the same thing happened to them they'd be extra emotional too.

Bar owner intervenes "Sure, if we see him in the deed or get proof he touches kids we'll kick his ass, call the cops and while waiting kick his ass again, but I, WE know Frank to be cool, and either way mustaches aren't THAT uncommon. We have a policy at the bar, don't be an asshole. You're welcome to drink here anytime Josh, we love you, but Frank is too. You're bringing us all down with your mustache accusations. We're not a law enforcement agency, we're here for the beer. You just can't attack another customer like that, we're all cool here and want to keep it this way".

Josh accepts that, exactly because he really is very moral driven, and has common sense. He doesn't want to alienate his friends. Josh walks out of the bar to find the real perpetrator, while everybody's cheering him and offer help to kick the pedo's ass, all the while promising to keep an eye on Frank (who sits silently) and his dubious mustache.

In comes J., shouting "This is America! Haven't you heard about free speech?!!!"

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Maybe you guys didn't see the replies he was getting?

I asked and begged to stay on topic, to keep it about Vitaly. I wanted to hear the updates too. I care about Vitaly and Ukraine.

But it went into the dumpster fire.

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I was blown away by Ralf's offer to help directly, in person.

I regret deleting the thread. I should have perhaps just deleted the outrageous replies or locked it for a time. However I don't enjoy spending my free time moderating foes in a geo-political conflict.

I dunno guys. I'm kind of over my head here.

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I could have a rant but I'm lost for words about this.

All I can think of saying to the admin is 'go fuck yourselves' I hope you never have to ask for help.

I agree with Brian, and I also understand the backlash he’s getting. It’s a shitty situation but in no way is this website to blame. You realize all of the gripes add up to “I’m not allowed to get into flame wars about this awful situation that has nothing to do with surf on the world’s #1 surf site, so I’m leaving and you’re the Devil.” Come on folks, you used to be better than that.

Brian - you’re aces and I’m impressed at your decisive action. It had to be done.

I was very appreciative to read Samurai’s posts, very important stuff. But then it got all personal and it stopped being interesting or productive.

Daniel Deathtide

I'm just praying and hoping for safety for Vitaly, his family, Kyyv, the Ukraine, Europe, everywhere else, Earth. But tonight is what looks like the real shit for Vitaly. He is on Facebook, sending him posts and messages is a positive thing we can do if so inclined. What's done is done here and hopefully we all live to see peace again and tell each other to fuck off for years to come.

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I'm kind of sad to see Vitaly gone too, but I was in a war of post years ago on SG101 that got ugly and attacked my religious beliefs in a vulgar way. Thankfully Brian stepped in and shut it down.

I've been here a lot of years through being popular and not being popular but I've always felt that Brian uses good judgement.

This is a tough situation and I'm sure this is going on with social websites everywhere that are not used to being caught in a Kobayashi Maru.

I'll continue praying for the Ukrainians and hope that someone steps in to help; I don't think the US ever will. I pray God hears my prayers. Sorry, don't mean to go religious on everyone. I just feel so sad all the time and helpless; my wife just cries.

If anyone has Vitaly's Facebook page or point me to the link, please private message it.

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2023 SG101 Compilation - Tribute to Noel
The Journey Home - Agent Octopus (Our SG101 Comp download)

From Atlantis with Love - Released - July 2023
Agent Octopus-Spotify
Christmas on the Beach - NEW SINGLE Dec 2023!!
Reverb Galaxy - Angle of Attack CD - BANDCAMP

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