Regarding my previous statement about Dante being an "Asshat". I have had several PM's back and forth with Dante. He would like me to remove or retract my previous statement. As honest person I cannot do this. I was treated very poorly when I logged into Evolution. He says it was not him that treated me badly.
When I asked him "Is there or has there ever been another ADMIN or OWNER name Dante?"
His reply was as follows: "No but there have been players that have used versions of my name and screwed around, lots of griefers, but again I assure you i have NEVER been like that with any players, Im very patient, 46 yrs, and maybe have banned 10 players in 4 years. I give 10 warnings and plenty of chances before I would ever make a player leave. Again there must be some mistake. I am very friendly and community oriented and help other shard owners, so Im always friendly"
He blamed his players. I have played UO for about 11 years now. I have been a player, staffy, and owner. I am positive I can tell the difference between a player and a staff member.
After reading his response I thought it over for a day or so. Then I very politely answered as follows:
"After thinking this over for a bit...I have decided not to remove my comment or retract it. I am sorry but I am fairly certain it was you. Unless you give your players staff items this was no player. I have heard about many of your behaviors and the things you have done and said. This fits right in with what I hear. So there is no reason for me not to believe that this was you as well. I trust my own eyes."
He did not like my answer apparently and his response was as follows:
" "fairly certain" is no reason to call a fellow shard owner an "asshat" in a public forum? Would you want me acting this way to you or your shard? What exactly have you heard and from who? You should probably verify the source of your info and not be sucked in to the gossip. I have been a quiet member of this community for over 10 years and I really dont appreciate the negativity. I would appreciate you reconsidering your opinion and your conduct in this matter and remove the post"
After reading all of this and him making such a big deal out of it...i have come to the following conclusion.
"asshat" + "are not" = "asshat ^2"