You're all cut off

Dan Wasson · 10-25-2000, 12:37 PM

I walked in this morning and heard about what you guys pulled. Do the words "software piracy" mean anything to you? You're hacking around our site typing URL's until you happened to find the test download site? What, are you logged on 24/7 trying to find the software?

This is ridiculous. After all I've done for you, to find out that you're trying to steal the game, and that you won't uninstall?? The game's NOT out. Don't you think after all this we would have told you it was ready for purchase?? Do you have that little regard for Barry and EA?

I hope you're proud of your achievements, because this may mean that we can NEVER release the game. This type of thing, if word gets around, is known as a Deal-Breaker with people like the NFL.

And don't tell me this is a victory against big bad EA or that you're sticking it to the man. That's a bunch of BS. I don't even want to hear about how long you had to wait or how important it is to you - this is the kind of thing that we won't put up with.

Cards4ever · 10-25-2000, 12:41 PM

I was late, so I did not get the game, but when I came to the site Tony had put up a announcement saying the game was out, I tried to click on the link, but all I got was the box that asked for name and password. I had assumed that you guys(EA) had told him to spread the word. I really hope that the game comes out soon and the guys that did get it, will uninstall to help out the rest of us.

sturmie · 10-25-2000, 12:41 PM

why o why did jim g. ever get EA involved...sad, sad, sad.

and i'm out...maybe for good,
sturmie

Subby · 10-25-2000, 12:45 PM

I have had to wait a really long time. This is REALLY important to me.

Honestly - what did you expect? You have a loyal community of computer-savvy gamers here that are slobbering for the release of FOF 2K1 - setting up a non-protected beta-test site is just asking for trouble. Don't for one second direct anger at this community - we are the ones that keep that game afloat - even when we get strung along with regards to release dates and the like...

Buccaneer · 10-25-2000, 12:45 PM

Dan, I know where you're coming from, esp. as one who has spoken very adamantly against piracy. In no way did I attempt to pirate the game. I had put in my credit card and EA confirmed that it was accepted and then I proceeded to DL, but was not able to. I'm sorry that such actions were unauthorized, it was an honest mistake.

Chubby · 10-25-2000, 12:46 PM

Dan - I'm emailing you.

The Mike · 10-25-2000, 12:49 PM

Dan,

I'd watch the accusations if I were you. I don't think that people who were PURCHASING the game were attempting to pirate anything.

It was an honest mistake. You guys had a live link to a download site. Work on your security. You have a lot of nerve.

Who said they won't uninstall?

Who's hacking into anything?

You have done nothing "for me". Work on your site security, jerk, before you come over here all high and mighty.

MIJB#19 · 10-25-2000, 12:49 PM

Dear Dan,

I can't believe what's happening here, too!
For months, everybody posting regularly at the forum says the would even pay $100 to get the game. Also, for months and months we all have been against piracy here (you know that).
I'm really amazed about the situation, especially after what you did to help a lot of us (including me.)
Right now, I don't know who are right and who are wrong...

Matthijs Boers

Chubby · 10-25-2000, 12:49 PM

Closed until I talk to Dan.

I don't need people arguing with Dan.

Ben E Lou · 10-06-2006, 12:51 PM

I didn't realize that this post came over in the conversion from ubb. Just ran across it in a search. Just wow.

Ksyrup · 10-06-2006, 12:52 PM

Awesome!

Subby · 10-06-2006, 12:56 PM

That subby guy is a dick.

rkmsuf · 10-06-2006, 12:58 PM

that sturmie is a man of principle

Eaglesfan27 · 10-06-2006, 12:59 PM

I read the first post, didn't notice the time stamp at first, and was wondering WTF?

vex · 10-06-2006, 01:01 PM

How did I ever miss this?,lol

vex · 10-06-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I read the first post, didn't notice the time stamp at first, and was wondering WTF?

Yeah, I was VERY confused.

QuikSand · 10-06-2006, 01:01 PM

GREAT find, SkyDog.

Ben E Lou · 10-06-2006, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

GREAT find, SkyDog.

I'm confused as to where it was. It appears that there's an entirely different archive than the one we see at the bottom, one with a number of posts from 2000 and 2001, although there's a giant gap where the conversion from UBB screwed up. Even with my One True Dark Jedi powers, I can't post in this "other" Archive, but when I search, I can see threads in it, so I moved these two. I'm going to snoop around the admin control panel to see if I can make that archive viewable.

Subby · 10-06-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Dear Dan,

I can't believe what's happening here, too!
For months, everybody posting regularly at the forum says the would even pay $100 to get the game. Also, for months and months we all have been against piracy here (you know that).
I'm really amazed about the situation, especially after what you did to help a lot of us (including me.)
Right now, I don't know who are right and who are wrong...

Matthijs Boers

I know who jbmagic is now.

PackerFanatic · 10-06-2006, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I read the first post, didn't notice the time stamp at first, and was wondering WTF?

Ditto here as well, lol.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-06-2006, 01:14 PM

So ... whatever happened to this asshat?

Google turns up references to what I assume his work on various EA products back in the late 90's but the most common reference to a "Dan Wasson" is to some sort of network security guru. I'm thinking that's got to be a coincidence & can't be the same guy.

Hurst2112 · 10-06-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

This type of thing, if word gets around, is known as a Deal-Breaker with people like the NFL.

Looks like it wasn't. The NFL is still around.

scooper · 10-06-2006, 01:37 PM

This sounds like a cool game. Did anybody catch the link?

cthomer5000 · 10-06-2006, 01:38 PM

I can't believe a world existed where Chubby was once a mod.

larrymcg421 · 10-06-2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

So ... whatever happened to this asshat?

Google turns up references to what I assume his work on various EA products back in the late 90's but the most common reference to a "Dan Wasson" is to some sort of network security guru. I'm thinking that's got to be a coincidence & can't be the same guy.

I sure hope he improved his network security skills in the last 6 years.

MIJB#19 · 10-06-2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subby

I know who jbmagic is now.

Ksyrup · 10-06-2006, 01:46 PM

STIX
n00b

Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Los Angeles CA USA
Posts: 11

My last comment on your board will probably be this message

I know who HornsManiac was now.

Toddzilla · 10-06-2006, 02:52 PM

People gained posts!

Swaggs · 10-06-2006, 02:52 PM

Someone needs to track down the Stix stuff. That was good material.

Dutch · 10-06-2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

I can't believe a world existed where Chubby was once a mod.

God, was there ever a better middle-man though? - "Dan, I'm e-mailing you RIGHT NOW! This is some serious shit. I lovee it!"

Toddzilla · 10-06-2006, 03:10 PM

Dan's Apology (in a locked thread)

with a guest appearance by wignasty

Cuckoo · 10-06-2006, 03:25 PM

Man, that was a long time ago. I barely even remember the incident, let alone posting there.

Senator · 10-06-2006, 03:29 PM

We were all so young then...

Toddzilla · 10-06-2006, 03:34 PM

Worst. First Post. EVER

QuikSand · 10-06-2006, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Dan's Apology (in a locked thread)

with a guest appearance by wignasty

Calling that an apology is being very, very generous. Fucker.

QuikSand · 10-06-2006, 03:50 PM

uhhh... him, not you Toddzie.

MIJB#19 · 10-06-2006, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator

We were all so young then...

Yeah, I see a lot of people who became daddies since then.

Chubby · 10-06-2006, 04:34 PM

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

lions_fan · 10-06-2006, 09:40 PM

what year did the first FOF come out? 1998? I still have my copy setting next to a picture of Billy Simm, aint nobody more hard core than me.

before i get slammed for being a noob, in a past life i was know as detroit_fan.

hoosierdude · 10-06-2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Dan's Apology (in a locked thread)

with a guest appearance by wignasty

Thanks for the find , it was an enlightening read.

lighthousekeeper · 10-06-2006, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lions_fan

before i get slammed for being a noob, in a past life i was know as detroit_fan.

i think if anything, we'll slam you for being a lions fan.

Poli · 10-06-2006, 10:51 PM

So, uh, what was the story to this "apology"?

zums · 10-06-2006, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lions_fan

before i get slammed for being a noob, in a past life i was know as detroit_fan.

yeah weren't you the one who staged a hunger strike back in the sideline days? man, i was like 16 i dont know how i remember that shit at alll....

-zums

sterlingice · 10-06-2006, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Dan's Apology (in a locked thread)

with a guest appearance by wignasty

Wait, so QuikSand actually has another alias besides "Deep Blue"?

SI

Tasan · 10-06-2006, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I read the first post, didn't notice the time stamp at first, and was wondering WTF?

I'll have to say a big ditto to that as well. I hit back and started scanning the other threads for an announcement, then thought, oh wait check the timestamp.

Thanks a bunch SD....

Poli · 10-06-2006, 11:59 PM

I'm still clueless. Something happened about 2 years before SI and company told me about this place.

Tasan · 10-07-2006, 12:01 AM

AE, a link for FOF2001 and this Dan guy jumped all over people calling everyone pirates. I was just a lurker then though, the details are a bit fuzzy for me.

edited for stupidity

Poli · 10-07-2006, 12:02 AM

Ah, FOF2.

lions_fan · 10-07-2006, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zums

yeah weren't you the one who staged a hunger strike back in the sideline days? man, i was like 16 i dont know how i remember that shit at alll....

-zums

Yes, that would be me. It was a long time ago.

lions_fan · 10-07-2006, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

I'm still clueless. Something happened about 2 years before SI and company told me about this place.

If memory servers me, this was the version that EA marketed. It was suppose to go live and someone on the board found the link. The funny thing, you had to pay for it before you could download it. It really confused us on why we were being called pirates.

10-25-2000, 12:41 PM	#2
Cards4ever College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Eagan, MN	I was late, so I did not get the game, but when I came to the site Tony had put up a announcement saying the game was out, I tried to click on the link, but all I got was the box that asked for name and password. I had assumed that you guys(EA) had told him to spread the word. I really hope that the game comes out soon and the guys that did get it, will uninstall to help out the rest of us. __________________ Cardinal Baseball & Gopher Hockey, what else do you need?

10-25-2000, 12:45 PM	#4
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	I have had to wait a really long time. This is REALLY important to me. Honestly - what did you expect? You have a loyal community of computer-savvy gamers here that are slobbering for the release of FOF 2K1 - setting up a non-protected beta-test site is just asking for trouble. Don't for one second direct anger at this community - we are the ones that keep that game afloat - even when we get strung along with regards to release dates and the like... __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

10-25-2000, 12:49 PM	#7
The Mike High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Columbus, OH	Dan, I'd watch the accusations if I were you. I don't think that people who were PURCHASING the game were attempting to pirate anything. It was an honest mistake. You guys had a live link to a download site. Work on your security. You have a lot of nerve. Who said they won't uninstall? Who's hacking into anything? You have done nothing "for me". Work on your site security, jerk, before you come over here all high and mighty. __________________ "So shines a good deed in a weary world." --William Shakespeare, William Wonka

10-25-2000, 12:49 PM	#8
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Dear Dan, I can't believe what's happening here, too! For months, everybody posting regularly at the forum says the would even pay $100 to get the game. Also, for months and months we all have been against piracy here (you know that). I'm really amazed about the situation, especially after what you did to help a lot of us (including me.) Right now, I don't know who are right and who are wrong... Matthijs Boers __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

10-06-2006, 12:51 PM	#10
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I didn't realize that this post came over in the conversion from ubb. Just ran across it in a search. Just wow. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-25-2000, 12:41 PM	#3
sturmie Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: O-HI-O	why o why did jim g. ever get EA involved...sad, sad, sad. and i'm out...maybe for good, sturmie

10-25-2000, 12:45 PM	#5
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Dan, I know where you're coming from, esp. as one who has spoken very adamantly against piracy. In no way did I attempt to pirate the game. I had put in my credit card and EA confirmed that it was accepted and then I proceeded to DL, but was not able to. I'm sorry that such actions were unauthorized, it was an honest mistake.

10-25-2000, 12:46 PM	#6
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	Dan - I'm emailing you.

10-06-2006, 12:52 PM	#11
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Awesome! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-06-2006, 12:56 PM	#12
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	That subby guy is a dick.

10-06-2006, 12:58 PM	#13
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	that sturmie is a man of principle __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

10-06-2006, 12:59 PM	#14
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I read the first post, didn't notice the time stamp at first, and was wondering WTF? __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

10-06-2006, 01:01 PM	#15
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	How did I ever miss this?,lol

10-06-2006, 01:01 PM	#17
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	GREAT find, SkyDog.

10-06-2006, 01:14 PM	#21
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	So ... whatever happened to this asshat? Google turns up references to what I assume his work on various EA products back in the late 90's but the most common reference to a "Dan Wasson" is to some sort of network security guru. I'm thinking that's got to be a coincidence & can't be the same guy. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

10-06-2006, 01:37 PM	#23
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	This sounds like a cool game. Did anybody catch the link?

10-06-2006, 02:52 PM	#28
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	People gained posts!

10-06-2006, 02:52 PM	#29
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Someone needs to track down the Stix stuff. That was good material. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

10-06-2006, 03:10 PM	#31
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Dan's Apology (in a locked thread) with a guest appearance by wignasty Last edited by Toddzilla : 10-06-2006 at 03:11 PM.

10-06-2006, 03:25 PM	#32
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	Man, that was a long time ago. I barely even remember the incident, let alone posting there. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

10-06-2006, 03:29 PM	#33
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	We were all so young then... __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

10-06-2006, 03:34 PM	#34
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Worst. First Post. EVER

10-06-2006, 03:50 PM	#36
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	uhhh... him, not you Toddzie.

10-06-2006, 04:34 PM	#38
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

10-06-2006, 09:40 PM	#39
lions_fan n00b Join Date: Jan 2006	what year did the first FOF come out? 1998? I still have my copy setting next to a picture of Billy Simm, aint nobody more hard core than me. before i get slammed for being a noob, in a past life i was know as detroit_fan. Last edited by lions_fan : 10-06-2006 at 09:41 PM.

10-06-2006, 10:51 PM	#42
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	So, uh, what was the story to this "apology"? __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

10-06-2006, 11:59 PM	#46
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I'm still clueless. Something happened about 2 years before SI and company told me about this place. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

10-07-2006, 12:01 AM	#47
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	AE, a link for FOF2001 and this Dan guy jumped all over people calling everyone pirates. I was just a lurker then though, the details are a bit fuzzy for me. edited for stupidity __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty Last edited by Tasan : 10-07-2006 at 12:03 AM.

10-07-2006, 12:02 AM	#48
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Ah, FOF2. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

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