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Re: creepy for me...

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I had an email from Virginia Heffernan about an hour ago about how she was informed about cassieiswatching before the first video release of cassie's.

She says "I was tipped off to it in weird ways: Morse-code text messages, Skype IMs with a mysterious name, and that screwy audio file. The only
proof that what the person was saying was true is that he/she/they/it
had a photo and the coordinates of the swimming hole, so I believed
that there had been some contact with the original creators. But who
knows?"

What do you think? suspicious that she never mentioned this...and if she gets her info form the creators, couldn't she have asked them?

[Cu Roi]

Where to start?

Most importantly, I want to welcome those of you who've come here with an earnest interest in ARGs. You'll discover fairly quickly that this is an addiction, and there is no better place to scratch the itch...or lose sleep at.

With regards to Cassie, no I've never seen the extent of jacking to this degree before, but there were many games before my time so it may have happened. The largest factor involved here is that usually ARGs are pretty underground, usually only those in the community really have a grasp about what's going on. The more mainstream that an ARG becomes, the more people will follow it and just by simple probability you're going to get more undesirables. During ILB there was an incredible amount of frenzied, retarded, and moronic discussion from people whose only interest was getting an advanced copy of Halo 2...incidently that was my 1st ARG! We're seeing the same thing here, with Lonelygirl.

Cassie was perfectly timed. It took advantage of the window opened by the "outing" of Jessica and the ensuing media storm. It certainly grabbed my attention. It also drew in the attention of vandals, the results of which are why this discussion is being had. It's unfortunate because it may have derailed a very promising adventure.

As to the whole Manson issue, it's such a part of our culture that it really doesn't matter much whether or not the pictures are used to shock people for a horror movie or promote a brand of cereal. If you want to research it or exploit it the information is available. All knowledge is useful, and yes there are far more graphic images in mainstream comicbooks. Everyone has a different threshold for gore. I personally wasn't shocked a all.

As most on these forums are aware, though, I have some experience with personal tragedy being made very public. I stand by the axiom that pain shared is pain halved, but I had to speak up about the use of that picture for use in a recreational event. It was a personal choice, and I still stand by it. I had to let Cassie know that I wouldn't be a part of the "fun" if that continued, my conscience would never allow it.

I do not however believe it was Cassie's intention to hit that nerve. I don't think the original Cassie means anyone harm, and is probably freaked out too by now.

There are some very strange things going on, and there are several variables that warrant caution from everyone. The moron with the tunnel video is not the least of them. (Yeah I'm talking to you.) SO be cautious.

As far as the children are concerned, they're going to do whatever they decide to do. My parents couldn't keep me or my brothers locked in the house. Of course there's someing to be noted by the fact that I was an Airforce brat, whose father then went into law enforcement, and after 20 years of that he joined the Army. My father was on the SWAT team as a sniper, and the Dive team as a rescuer. Needless to say his sons have a similar bent. Looking back I'm honestly surprised that I've lived this long with some of the stunts we pulled as kids. In my opinon if you coddle your children you are doing them a disservice.

Regardless, I don't care if you're 10 or 40, a cautionary word from anyone will make your day go a little smoother with whatever endeavor you undertake. So even if a peice of advice seems elementary, and juvenile to mention, you're better off mentioning it. No one should presume that they are ever safe, anywhere, doing anything. That assumption is usually what gets folks into trouble to start out with.

So kids, use your heads and don't run off half-cocked.

Cassie is losing a great deal of her promise. That last/first clue was very shoddy, and may have been the deathknell of this one. I hope it was a rushed "solution" to the gamejacking. It was certainly sloppy. I think it's pretty much going to wind down from here.

I hope I'm wrong. I hope that Cassie comes back with a homerun...but that seems VERY unlikely.

Stay safe everybody! (that doesn't mean barricade yourself inside the house)

[Cu Roi]

Re: creepy for me...

[Cassie]

[ardiente]

Firstly, thanks to the moderators for moving this to a meta discussion - I didn't intend my original comments to do anything other bring an investigation back on track (I haven't had time to read that thread yet...)

I'm glad the anchorcove people had a chance to respond - when I saw the cassie thread deleted this morning, I was somewhat appalled, but having read their reasons... well, I'm still appalled, but I do understand more why they took the decision. Fair 'nuf, as far as I'm concerned.

LG15 is dealing with some fairly contentious material anyway, but I'm no great fan of how they've handled it so far. They seem to wimp out on the detail: take away the very charismatic actress they've found and the story looks a bit threadbare. I'll be watching though, and hoping that this episode won't see them playing to the sponsors by diluting the mix even further. With the premise they've set up (not just in the narrative, but in their relationship to the idea of authorship), running away and distancing themselves from it all would be a terrible waste.

[Sarojin]

Not deleted. We have a recycle bin. All the hard work and opinions of the members are still in tact, just unable to be replied to, and moved to a different section.

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[Cu Roi]

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[Zazaban]

Could someone link me to the tunnel to nowhere video? i can't find it.

[ravensgrace]

I feel we're on the right track with the theory that Cassie is Bree's alternate personality. The videos prove it out. "I was here." Cassie is always going to be where Bree has been, because she is Bree.

Planning and executing story lines for many years gives me a decent instinct about stories and plots. This story is really well planned, and I think the next clue is going to prove it. Whoever is behind this knows what they are doing, and recovered exceptionally well from an actual gamejack, which is rare enough as it stands! 10 points for the recover.

Only time shall tell the truth of these words...

P.S. Where to find the clue was not given all at once so they could prevent the early bird jacking the worm. Oh, how much I wished I lived in LA right now!

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