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Stinky's Armpit	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 10:29 AM
Hanger-On Registered: Jan. 01	Ok, there is something going on in light of the recent events that is really bothering me. I work for Electronics Boutique and we had a poster for a game up that featured the Pentagon. They made up take it down immediatly. But that isn't bothering me as much as a couple of other things. They took the Spider-man poster for the movie down because it featured the twin towers reflecting in his eye and they pulled the trailer from theaters because of a helicopter caught in a web hanging between the towers. They also might reeshoot some scenes. Metal Gear Solid 2 might be delayed because it deals with terrorism and NYC. Now before I get yelled at for people asking "How could this bother you at a time like this" let me explain. If an actor dies while filming a movie, they still release the movie as a sort of tribute. An excellent example of this is The Crow. Brandon Lee died like 80% of theway through the movie but they released it as a homage to him. I would think most people in America would like to see these buildings still standing and shown in a positive light. I know personally I would. I just think by editing out the WTC, they are kinda tring to make us forget they were there when, in actuallity, nobody will EVER forget. What do you think? Click, Click, Boom!

Fez The sky is blue	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 10:41 AM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Oct. 00	Brandon Lee does not contain 40,000 people in his belly.

o&aswallow	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 10:42 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	Stinky, I know you mean well and that you see it as a tribute. In the scheme of things, a movie or a video game seems rather trivial don't you think? In the weeks and months ahead, are focus will be on war and victory, not going to movies. Let it rest. The world has changed, whats important now is the future. Before you meet Allah, get ready to meet some good old American whoop ass. Pennsylvania resident, but original NYC listener.

TJLamb0518 Just another dick making a comeback The Dr. Seuss of SU	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 10:52 AM
Psychopath Registered: Nov. 00	Okay....deep breath.....here we go. The reason they release movies after the actor died is because the it is the acotr's work. It IS a tribute because that particular person worked on that project and it's right to see it released. The reason for re-editting thing like posters, trailers or videogames that deal with terrorism, WTC or this vile act is because those people in the planes, those people in the building did NOT work on those projects, so it would be no tribute. It would be rubbing salt in a VERY open wound and incredibly insensitive. What would be a fitting tribute is if you'd get off your butt, stop watching movies or playing videogames, go buy some supplies and put them in a drop off box. After reading your post, WHEN I do feel up to shopping for computer software or games, I'll go to Software, Etc. The very fact that EB would hire such a monumental tool..... "A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer in your pants!"

o&aswallow	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 11:03 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	TJ, that wasn't necessary. Stinky is entitled to his opinion and it was a fair question. Relax. Before you meet Allah, get ready to meet some good old American whoop ass. Pennsylvania resident, but original NYC listener.

fuh-q-2	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 11:36 AM
Psychopath Registered: Nov. 00	TJ.....How dare you? How do you know that Stinky did not donate $10,000.00. How do you know that he did not donate dog food or socks or anything else. That is one hell of an assumption you are making. That was way out of line man. EDIT: What does bother me are the companies that are price gouging. **graduate of the Brokenjaw School for Newbies** This message was edited by fuh-q-2 on 9-15-01 @ 11:56 AM

NY_Cracker	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 12:14 PM
Hanger-On Registered: Jul. 01	I work in advertising and let me say that there is nothing below these people and their public relations machines... remember "there is no such thing as bad publicity". At the risk of getting reamed, let me just say that the underlining principals of a company releasing PR stating that they are delaying the release of certain projects and then giving explicit reasons detailing why is at best questionable... and at least should be scrutinized. What is really the difference between showing these scenes and describing them in detail. May not more people now go to see these productions because of the faux patriotism shown and publicized? In my opinion this is just the same old e-mail spam scams we've witnessed recently, but on a grander scale. Thank you. "What we got here is... failure to communicate... "

TJLamb0518 Just another dick making a comeback The Dr. Seuss of SU	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 12:28 PM
Psychopath Registered: Nov. 00	whoa, whoa, whoa....the "you" I used was not directed at the poster, but at all people who would think that a movie or videogame is even remotely as important as the fact that we were attacked. As far as my last paragraph, I mean it. The fact that priorities during this time can go to games and entertainment just sickens me. It may not be right, but it's how I feel. "A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer in your pants!"

BanannaJuice	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 12:55 PM
Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00	Marx said that the objective of terrorism is to instill terror, that being said, think about it, why did Bush ask us to go to work , and try to return to normalcy. THIs doe not mean to forget the tragic events, or ignore thier existence, but to carry on with our lives and not let them beat ourselves

IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 12:55 PM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00	It bothered me too. They are removing all shots of the WTC in the final print of the Spider-Man movie. The millions it will take to do this should go towards the victims or the rescue effort instead of trying to make us forget they existed. "Drop the Bomb, Exterminate them all"- Colonel Kurtz This message was edited by IkeaBoy on 9-15-01 @ 12:57 PM

FeelMyFunBags	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 1:31 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	Stinky...they are removing it because it scares people. Last night my friends made me go out and see a movie, and after having to leave the first movie they chose because I got scared and began to cry, we decided to see Rock Star, thinking nothing in there could upset me...well the projectionist at the movie theater forgot to remove the trailer for the Arnold Schwartzenneger (sp) movie and I began to tremble and cry once again. Keep in mind I WAS NOT AT THE WTC on Tuesday and I am very affected and frightened. I unlike all too many people have friends and family missing (just got that bombshell this morning). When people who have lost their fathers, mothers, wives, husbands and children go to the movies or play a video game, they do not need to see their loved ones graves or anything that suggests the violent death that their loved ones surely suffered. What bothers me about a certain company in this country is the fact that as far as I know, Microsoft and America Online two of the hugest companies in this country have not donated any money. "I know every one of you, I know the sea of torment, doubt, despair and unbelief." -Walt Whitman USA

Sgt. Squeegie	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 1:33 PM
Psychopath Registered: Nov. 00	I work for CompUSA and we pulled all of the Command and Conquer Red Alert off the shelves cause it depicted the WTC in a terrorism attack. Also our Laserjet 2200 printer demo had the WTC and a plane flying overhead so that was pulled too. Our location has decided to donate 5% or approximately $1600.00 of our company outing/spiff money to the Red Cross. We are also taking donations of money, blankets, food and whatever else may help the rescuers out. Companies don't want to look bad by depicting games/other stuff that has even anything that looks like terrorism or the WTC. Tender Loving Care User Formerly Known as wabaker

Psycho Bitch	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 1:36 PM
Psychopath Registered: Jul. 01	I have no opinion on that but I saw the thread and found it an appropriate place to share this.....we have way too many threads as it is so here goes: I received this email from my credit card company on Thursday..... quote: Dear Orchard Bank Cardmember, All of us have been shocked and saddened by the devastating terrorist attacks and loss of life in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. This is a monumental tragedy that touches us all at some level, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who have been affected by these senseless acts of violence. We want you to know that you will not experience any interruption with your credit card use or service. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality of service and customer care. Given that U.S. mail service has been disrupted, statements and payments may be delayed. We would like to remind you that should you need to review your statement or make a payment, you can do so online at www.orchardbank.com . If you are not currently registered and you would like to view your account online, please click here to register. Sincerely, Bobby Mehta Group Executive Credit Card Services I was stupified. Are these people serious?? Thousands of Americans are dead and they are worried about their payments???? Disgusting.... And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Gone, but not forgotten

FeelMyFunBags	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 1:47 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	quote: I was stupified. Are these people serious?? Thousands of Americans are dead and they are worried about their payments???? Disgusting.... I guess they just want business to go on (not defending them here). Also, you have to understand that people who do not live in the five bouroughs and certain parts of New Jersey are not feeling this tradgedy on such a personal level and do not understand the true pain that people are going through. "I know every one of you, I know the sea of torment, doubt, despair and unbelief." -Walt Whitman USA

Psycho Bitch	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 1:55 PM
Psychopath Registered: Jul. 01	I can understand that to them it's business as usual but c'mon, 2 days after the tragedy and they feel the need to send out an email so people make sure to pay them on time? What aboout the people who survived the crash and are still in the hospital? Is this company gonna issue them late fees if thy don't pay on time? Should we start setting up laptops in hospitals so survivors can pay their bills on time? So they get some payments a week or two late....they're a huge company, I think they can handle that. Maybe they should think more about donating to help with the rescue effort and nt be greedy and just want to get paid. I just didn't see any need for this. And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Gone, but not forgotten This message was edited by Psycho Bitch on 9-15-01 @ 2:05 PM

Stinky's Armpit	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 2:02 PM
Hanger-On Registered: Jan. 01	As a matter of fact TJ I DID go down to my local fire house and donated 50lbs of dog food and a couple dozen work gloves because that's all I could afford. I DO understand that many people died, but by taking these scenes out of movies or delaying/reediting these scenes out games and demos, don't you see that as rediculous. Many people did die, but the fact of the matter is that this horrible act DID happen and there will be retribution. As a former NY'er now living in NJ, I would be proud to see those buildings represented in a positive manner. Kinda as a big FU to the bastards that did this. And yes I know that a game or movie isn't as important as the recent events. I was just making a statement. Click, Click, Boom!

Ashley the Goer	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 2:03 PM
Hanger-On Registered: Aug. 01	quote: I saw the thread and found it an appropriate place to share this Ditto From Thursday's New York Post: quote: In Queens, the Sheraton JFK Airport Hotel doubled its rates Tuesday after the airport was closed. Nabil Salama, the Sheraton manager, said: "This is an airport hotel and daily rates fluctuate according to demand." Acceptable response in light of the tragedy and the number of people affected by it? I think not. I will never stay in a another Sheraton again. Words can not express the gratitude I feel.

FeelMyFunBags	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 2:04 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	quote: Maybe they should think more about donating to help with the rescue effort and nt be greedy and just want to get paid. Hun...this is a CREDIT CARD company...all they think about is getting paid and how much extra they can charge you. Remember these are the same assholes standing outside colleges handing out applications and giving KIDS 5,000 spending limits. Creditors are greedy and could care less where you are or what happened to you. I wouldn't be surprised if credit card companies went after widows and widowers soon. "I know every one of you, I know the sea of torment, doubt, despair and unbelief." -Walt Whitman USA

Spork	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 2:56 PM
Psychopath Registered: Jun. 01	quote: What bothers me about a certain company in this country is the fact that as far as I know, Microsoft and America Online two of the hugest companies in this country have not donated any money. I'm not sure about AOL-TimeWarner, but Microsoft has indeed stepped up to the plate. Another thing that a lot of people don't realize about Microsoft is that they have a NUMBER of plans in place wherein they match company contributions for donations to charity, good-will organizations, public broadcasting and others. Those were in place before this terrible tragedy, but you can see that Microsoft is definitely being a good corporate citizen on this one. Sep 13, 2001 4:35 AM PT Microsoft donates to disaster relief Microsoft said on Thursday it is giving $5 million in cash and $5 million in software and services to help relief groups and government agencies deal with the devastating attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The cash would go to the September 11 Fund set up by the United Way of New York and The New York Community Trust, Microsoft President Rick Belluzzo told employees in a memo made available to Reuters. Microsoft, which makes the Windows computer operating system, also encouraged its 44,000 employees to make personal donations, for which the software giant would make matching donations of up to $12,000 per year, Belluzzo said. The Redmond, Washington-based company was also working with local blood banks to organize a campus blood drive soon, he said. Microsoft was assembling response teams to help customers in New York and at the Pentagon rebuild their computer networks, Belluzzo said. --Reuters "Look how hot they're getting. And that's an old picture," Anthony says.

WookiePoolParty	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 3:30 PM
Psychopath Registered: Mar. 01	quote: Acceptable response in light of the tragedy and the number of people affected by it? I think not. I will never stay in a another Sheraton again. Most Sheratons are franchises. Cendant Corp. (I believe Sheraton's corporate owner) probably has no control over this particular Sheraton. This guy's probably independent. James John Maceiko Jr. United States Citizen Resident of New York City, Manhattan

Spork	posted on 09-15-2001 @ 4:59 PM
Psychopath Registered: Jun. 01	Here's another fucking ponderous action by a company. Monday this Gulf gas station on Rt.1 (close to Princeton NJ) was selling gas for somewhere between $1.31 and $1.34 a gallon. By Wednesday that price had spiked to $1.47!!! The next day I noticed it was down to $1.31 just like all the other gas stations. I never have bought gas from that gas station, but I NEVER will now, and I will tell others to never purchase gas from that station again. Unbelievable that people have the GALL to try and price gouge in times like this. Disgusting! Thank you to all the brave volunteers who brought us all together as a country, and thank you to those of you brave soldiers who will fight and have fought for our country. We are a free people because of your efforts.

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