This is what is currently up on the squad roster of HTC........ (I'm Mad as Hell)!
It is my understanding that JimmyWW2 tried to join the squadron and was not a fit. So what does he do.......starts his own squadron using our exact squadron name!
Not only did JimmyWW2 deceive others by using our squadron name he posted our website (bombergroup.com) as his own as well. I don't usually go off but this guy is a real piece of work. My fear is that comments by this "phoney DHBG squad" or foul language will be attributed to the DHBG. For those that don't come in here and read this some real damage could be done to a squadron that has been in exsistance for many, many years! I have spoken to Pyro about this and he said he was going to email JimmyWW2 and ask him to change his squad name. This is probably the best they can do and hopefully it will solve this issue. I personally think they shouldn't be so nice but I respect and accept this approach. HTC needs to run there business objectively and I am sure this is not the biggest issue on there plate with the con and 1.08 etc.
I do however have some
QUESTIONS for the community as a whole.
- Would JimmyWW2 have been able to recruit 9 members in 3 days by using his own efforts without the DHBG name, webpage, and reputation?
- Is it right for him to simply change the squad name and let it go at that?
- What measures are or will be taken in the future to not allow this to happen to another squadron?
- This is not accidental it is CLEAR deception of JimmyWW2's part. Is this like hacking?
- If this happened to any other squadron would you feel any different then I do?
I was with the DHBG for several years in WarBirds, I formed up the DHBG in Aces High at vega's request on day one of Beta. The DHBG with callsing vega as CO has been here from the start and we are to my knowledge the largest Bomber Squadron in the game at this time. There has been a lot of topical controversy about buffs in the BBS lately and we have been purposely quiet about some issues for community harmony purposes. When things like this happen I tend to get all of my pent up thoughts on related issues involved as well..maybe thats not good. I would appriciate some honest feedback from the community on this separate issue. Am I off base here?
Thanks
[ 10-01-2001: Message edited by: Thunder ]