Please don't anyone think that I don't support silentlambs because I do! I didn't bring this out into the public, Bill did. You think this garbage is anything new??? Some of this stuff has been going on since I first met the guy, the difference is, I kept it to myself, and a couple of people real close to me. Bill brought this out in the public, and if it's going to stay out here, then I need to defend myself, it's anyone's right to do so. I will respnd to Hawk below, and I will respond to Bill's email right in a little bit. But regardless, I just want everyone to know I support the cause, 100% without a doubt. I tried to keep it friendly, and he did it again. You can't trust him once he's annoyed with you. Hawk, I didn't believe it before either, but the fact of the matter remains that when you get on his bad side, you better watch out. I still believe what he's doing as far as the cause is concerned is admirable and honorable, and I commend him for his efforts, and again, I will continue to support his fight. This is all simply something that Bill and I should have hashed out in private. But it's not private anymore, why is that Hawk?
I know you're a good guy, I know you do good things, but please don't bash me for defending myself, then we're back in the Watchtower mold. Big Boss says something, and I'm supposed to shut up about it? I mean well for the cause, I mean well all together, but the fact of the matter is, lies were spread about me, and this was brought out in the public eye, not by me. What would you do if this happened to you? Laugh? Cry? What? I am not complaining about being fired from silentlambs, nor am I complaining about 90% of what you're referring to here. I NEVER said he defamed my name to everyone he spoke with, and I NEVER said that I disagree with silentlambs going to someone else. I LOVE that idea.
... but I would strongly recommend to Bill exactly what he has done in this situation. The partnership did not work out for whatever reason and things need to be the way they were before with regard to Bill's internet site.
And quite frankly ... I want to make it very very clear that during my entire conversations with Bill, he was very sadden at what happened here and showed a lot of emotion with me. He knows what you have been through and he talked very highly of you. He DID NOT USE YOUR NAME IN A NEGATIVE LIGHT IN ANYWAY and I take offence when you are telling the world that during conversations such as mine with Bill - he did. But he has come to a conclusion that the partnership needed to end and based on everything I have seen from you and him, I agree and support the ending of the partnership.
I never said that.
You guys entered into a partnership whereby you offered your free service to Bill. You came in willingly with the full understanding that either party could back out at any time.
Exactly, yet read that email he sent to everyone man. I got hammered for it!
This partnership was tested and unfortunately did not work out.
understatement.
I also understand others were helping out too.
Yes, SLC from LRD and some that were working with her in the news section.
Having reviewed the entire situation myself, may it be you or others, I agree with the steps taken and who needs to control the silentlambs site.
I agree with Bill's decisions to hire an outside person. I've said that numerous times.
You have been abused by this WTS organization in many ways just like most of you on this board have. Bill, who has also been abused, is, just like you, trying to do something about it. Unfortunately your paths, resources and times are different. It shows and the partnership needs to end - peacefully.
I agree, and even though I took that email and what happened graciously, even though it was inflammatory, defamation of my character and business, and flat out lies, I accepted his apology. Then he goes and does it again, not a grand scale like the first time, but he's insinuating to certain people that I 'bowed' down to him, and want to 'right' my err. If I see he did these things to me in front of thousands of people, and then I see he does it again to one, what am I suppose to think? Oh, that's ok, it's only one person, and go on with my day? How do I know it's one person the second time around? It was thousands the first time.
One thing I noticed is that you have indicated that you put yourself in financial ruin over this is??? Did you tell Bill you were running out of money? Did Bill know that? I sure didn't? If I knew you were in financial ruin I would have been telling Bill to go another route a long long long long time ago for sure! And of course I guess you weren't going to be running this site much longer anyway if you were in financial ruin
yes of course I have, why do you think he said "I don't want to cost you anymore money", because he didn't know?
...God Rev ... you need help man.
That's not nice.
Priorities have to be and always need to be family, work then hobbies/causes.
I agree.
Do you think I work on this day and night? Nope. No way. I give this maybe a couple hours a day (except when Vicki's case was going on and then I bumped it up to 4 hours a day). I spend maybe 500 to 1,000 every couple of months on telephone calls etc. but no more than what I have alotted. Bill, Lee, the reporters/producers and others that I work with know my time lines on this and no one has complained.
Count yourself lucky.
I think that is what has happened here - I think you over committed big time and it is showing in your writing.
I am over committed, because I entered an arrangement with one agreement and it changed into another. I think you're right. Bill and the new webmaster don't need me to move the site, they can handle it. I'm going to get some work done today that actually brings some money in.
Now if you want to go on about the numerous lies and defaming your name etc. .... fine .... its your right and please don't let me stop you if it helps your heeling process. But I want to make it clear (as I am now likely a minority on this board now seeing what Simon has done) I understand what Bill did in this situation and if it was me I would ave taken the exact same steps.
I understand why he's moving the site as well. The thing is, it was his decision, so he can move it. I agree with you 100% and you've shown me the light. MY family comes first. Thank You Hawk!
