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Old 10-19-2007, 05:43 PM
TonyDanza TonyDanza is offline
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Also, in order to get mainstream media cable news channels to cover this in a way that is more critical of AP is impossible without it immediately launching into an attack against all online poker. Not saying whether this is a cumulative positive or negative, but I think it is all or nothing, realistically, pr-wise for online gaming as a whole.

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All,

Understand me very clearly when I say that this post is 100% correct and we are trying to walk a very fine line. We are not done with AP by a long shot, but we have to proceed in a way that exposes the one rotten apple in the basket and does not throw away the entire thing.

As I said, expect more dramabombs. However, do not expect the media to be able to savage AP without also savaging online poker *until* AP is fully exposed as a rogue operator. That would be unrealistic, since the only way they can do a balanced story is by letting AP respond, however stupidly. In the meantime, we are doing our best to get there without upsetting the apple cart.

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As such I think every poker site should be interested in this issue and should be taking steps to make sure that this is portrayed in the best manner possible for online poker as a whole. While the players certainly have a responsibility to control the spin on this, I am surprised to hear limited commentary from the owners of the other poker sites since it will likely affect their business if this comes out wrong. The key is to hold Absolute Poker accountable and not make this a reflection on every site. I do think this can have very positive effects on how other sites treat the gravity of cheating implications in the future. Hopefully, other major sites will issue affirmative statements soon endorsing both the fact that online poker is still a secure industry and why it is safe and clarify that this instance is merely the result of the greed and moral turpitude of a few select people.
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:44 PM
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Fluff- I don't think we are coddling.

They have stated they will be making an official statement.
We expect that to come nearing the end of today's press cycle for obvious reasons.

I assume we have tarps ready to sprong at that point when their complete inadequacy is exposed.

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Now my QF makes no sense..

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yes- but you and you alone may have saved literally tens of confused posters. save the manatee, save the world imo.
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:45 PM
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Digg it fellas...

http://www.digg.com/world_news/ABC_N...fe_Think_Again

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Digging that article is horrible IMHO because of its broad sensationalist title. Also the author should stab himself in the knee with a rusty spork for his opener.
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:46 PM
FoxInTheHenHouse FoxInTheHenHouse is offline
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Default Re: We win (AP Scandal v. 27)

So, how about a serious discussion.....
I don't play at Absolute so have not needed to make a withdrawal.
How many of you have actually been successful at withdrawing your money for AP????
Their PR's have all stated that your money is safe and everyone will be paid, are they following through on that statement so far???
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:46 PM
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Digg it fellas...

http://www.digg.com/world_news/ABC_N...fe_Think_Again

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Digging that article is horrible IMO because of it's broad sensationalist title. Also the author should stab himself in the knee with a rusty spork for his opener.

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Seriously why the [censored] are we digging that instead of the MSNBC one?
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:46 PM
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Digg it fellas...

http://www.digg.com/world_news/ABC_N...fe_Think_Again

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Digging that article is horrible IMO because of it's broad sensationalist title. Also the author should stab himself in the knee with a rusty spork for his opener.

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That was only Digg's title. ABC did not read like that.
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:47 PM
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Digg it fellas...

http://www.digg.com/world_news/ABC_N...fe_Think_Again

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Digging that article is horrible IMO because of it's broad sensationalist title. Also the author should stab himself in the knee with a rusty spork for his opener.

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often, it's the editor making the title, not the author

sex sells
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:47 PM
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Digg it fellas...

http://www.digg.com/world_news/ABC_N...fe_Think_Again

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Digging that article is horrible IMO because of it's broad sensationalist title. Also the author should stab himself in the knee with a rusty spork for his opener.

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And the MSNBC article was really good...
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:47 PM
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Digging that article is horrible IMO because of it's broad sensationalist title. Also the author should stab himself in the knee with a rusty spork for his opener.

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Well, it links to a good abc article.
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:48 PM
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Digg it fellas...

http://www.digg.com/world_news/ABC_N...fe_Think_Again

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Digging that article is horrible IMO because of it's broad sensationalist title. Also the author should stab himself in the knee with a rusty spork for his opener.

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That was only Digg's title. ABC did not read like that.

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Look at the title bar in your browser. It came from ABC.
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