Triggerhappytel
Member
Also, I just want to reiterate that if there's ever another Parappa game we need to tweet/message Layden or Yoshida or whoever en masse and say that we do not expect Foxx to be involved because of this shit.
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PaRappa the Rapper told me to drop dead.
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Muku
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Whether dude is BSing or not, this is serious stuff to be claiming. Doesn't mean he should get away with that. $100 is srsbznz for Dredd and his FANmily I guess. Dude must be on some serious shit. Stay safe Camjo.
BTW, love the part about the legal team again. If he had a legal team, they sure as hell would not have authorized that email.
BTW, love the part about the legal team again. If he had a legal team, they sure as hell would not have authorized that email.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Do you guys honestly believe this dude has any intention of carrying this out?
Serious question.
Muku
Member
Doesn't matter whether he does or not, it shouldn't be taken lightly.
He's probably talking bullshit to scare the OP into removing his blog. Whether he is or not I'm pretty sure that threatening to have someone killed or seriously harmed is a criminal offence, so the OP should take it to the police.
Edit:
Taken from some layers website.
Muku
Member
Edit:
Taken from some layers website.
So good. When I first read the email I heard in my head that walrus saying it.
Juke Joint Jezebel
Member
He wants to punch and kick you, but it's all in his mind!
He's a money stealing leecher, he'll never beat ya!
He's a money stealing leecher, he'll never beat ya!
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
He's probably talking bullshit to scare the OP into removing his blog. Whether he is or not I'm pretty sure that threatening to have someone killed or seriously harmed is a criminal offence, so the OP should take it to the police.
Edit:
Taken from some layers website.
I get you, i'd just personally be a bit unfazed by it all, (and find it pretty hilarious if im honest).
But I understand different people see online death threats differently. Fact is it is a criminal matter no matter what I think.
Muku
Member
It's not whether someone is bothered by it or not, or believes it, but rather fact it is criminal to do so. After some of the stuff he has spewed, I'd probably have laughed. Then contacted the police. His bullying has gone on far too long and escalated to a ridiculous level. Over $100.
Call the police. Now. Give them everything.
haha yeah, "MY LEGAL TEAM IS ON IT NOW I WILL MAKE CRIMINAL THREATS AGAINST YOU WHILE CONFESSING INTENT TO MURDER AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER ALONG WITH RELEVANT DETAILS"
If it was just some anonymous random idiot online it would be easy enough to ignore, but the fact that this person is known and has shown himself to be of low character (that's putting it nicely), and has arguably harassed the OP quite a bit makes me inclined to think that the OP should have the law throw the book at him if possible. The guy deserves it.
The fact is Dred could face conviction if the police take it seriously, and if the evidence is compelling enough.
Soccer Mom goes to jail for death threats
And from what I can gather the person making the threat can still face criminal proceedings even if they don't mean it or don't have the means to act out the threat.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Personally, I'm not and I found his threats laughable but why does it matter?
These kind of actions must have consequence, that's why he should get police involved.
And because you want this stupid shit to stop, guy's an idiot so you never know how far his brainfarts can make him go and have you get in trouble in whatever way (using your name and phone number for sleazy shit, for example).
Triggerhappytel
Member
Of course not; the fucking idiot can't commit to anything.
But that doesn't mean he should be allowed to threaten (*it's not a threat!) someone online just because there's no serious intent there. This prick could do with the shame of being arrested and taken to a cell for an overnight stay.
Speaking of PaRappa, did you guys see Masaya Matsuura at the PlayStation Awards this morning laying down some funky fresh beats?
"Alright so I made a mistake! ONE MISTAKE! CAN'T A MAN START OVER?"
He's probably talking bullshit to scare the OP into removing his blog. Whether he is or not I'm pretty sure that threatening to have someone killed or seriously harmed is a criminal offence, so the OP should take it to the police.
"Alright so I made a mistake! ONE MISTAKE! CAN'T A MAN START OVER?"
DoktorEvil
Banned
It's so incredibly petty and such a waste of the courts or a lawyer's time to chase someone for 100 dollars.
I can't imagine the lawyer that would put up with Dred's shit like this.
Even if that threat sounds fake, don't leave anything up to chance. A threat with a smile is still a threat.
I can't imagine the lawyer that would put up with Dred's shit like this.
Even if that threat sounds fake, don't leave anything up to chance. A threat with a smile is still a threat.
TheJollyCorner
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superNESjoe
Member
You could get hit by a bus, and then make an inspirational recovery that ends all console wars on GAF.
spindashing
Banned
This ride never ends. I cannot believe that he sent such a foolish e-mail.
Masquerader
Member
I am doubtful that they will, but the risk is certainly not to be ignored. If someone makes a threat on your life, it's not exactly unreasonable or dangerous to take it seriously (which the OP is thankfully doing).
orthodoxy1095
Banned
If it was a random dude on the internet, I would probably choose to ignore it myself. Given that the guy is a known name and clearly unstable, I wouldn't take the death part of the threat seriously, but he is clearly a threat to people around him.
OminoMichelin
Member
That guy looks like has some serious mental issues going on. Anecdotally, people who use multiple periods multiple times in a paragraph think about what they are writing in a very fragmented, improvised way. He probably wrote half of his messages while sleep-deprived or inebriated. Don't know how real these threats are, and realistically there's a very low chance they come through with it, but I still agree that cops should be involved.
Guy is obviously all talk, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be taken seriously.
People who go through so much trouble to appear hard (even though they aren't) can do crazy things out of desperation.
He's obviously someone who has some serious problems with his self image/ego.
Someone in my family is a Psychotherapist. He/She has gotten many death threats before. 99% percent of those are all bullshit, but you have to take all of them seriously because there is still that 1%.
But just because it's serious doesn't mean I can't laugh my arse off in the mean time. This stuff is comedy gold.
People who go through so much trouble to appear hard (even though they aren't) can do crazy things out of desperation.
He's obviously someone who has some serious problems with his self image/ego.
Someone in my family is a Psychotherapist. He/She has gotten many death threats before. 99% percent of those are all bullshit, but you have to take all of them seriously because there is still that 1%.
But just because it's serious doesn't mean I can't laugh my arse off in the mean time. This stuff is comedy gold.
Shmuppers
Member
First of all, SMH at this
Well, he blew the deadline. I went back into battle mode on Thursday & Friday.
I actually had A LOT of fun with this one LOL..
The Dred Foxx Saga Continues..
Everybody Check Out PETA Part 2!
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You're my hero
We made some comments on it in the Awards topic
Any updates yet? We need a conclusion to the story! A good one.
JumpJeff84
Member
FANmily....
Damn that's some clever shit.
Damn that's some clever shit.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Yup. Spot on.
thequickandthedead
Member
tbh I think Dredd is seriously mentally ill. Nothing he says makes any sense.
joey_bone_bomb
Member
How has this not yet been picked up by Kotaku?
Traumnovelle
Member
This post needs some love.
Final update.
Police thing was a bust, apparently too much red tape regarding jurisdiction for them to bother with. In addition, it seems Dred came on the fan page not long ago and claimed he was "hacked", didn't write the threat, and that he's moved on. Whether you want to believe that is up to you. As for me, I'm ignoring any future communication from Dred, and I'm not going to post any other messages or comment on the situation further. It was funny when it was just a feud, but if he's going to escalate it like this then I'm out.
Not the ending most of you probably wanted to see, but hey, hopefully you enjoyed the ride anyway.
Police thing was a bust, apparently too much red tape regarding jurisdiction for them to bother with. In addition, it seems Dred came on the fan page not long ago and claimed he was "hacked", didn't write the threat, and that he's moved on. Whether you want to believe that is up to you. As for me, I'm ignoring any future communication from Dred, and I'm not going to post any other messages or comment on the situation further. It was funny when it was just a feud, but if he's going to escalate it like this then I'm out.
Not the ending most of you probably wanted to see, but hey, hopefully you enjoyed the ride anyway.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
It was very interesting indeed. I will be sure to never support any projects this guy might be involved with in the future.
Still, you should totally get tagged for this.
superNESjoe
Member
The ride was great, and when you decide to end it is up to you, but I wouldn't accept that. The circumstances leading up to this are irrelevant, that was a legitimately threatening message and any authority that wouldn't take that seriously has some priorities screwed up. Threats like that, online or off, are not to be tolerated. It's unreal that someone a few pages back was able to prove it was him with a simple Google search and our police forces can't take the time to do something about it.
EDIT: I suppose the part that irritates me the most is seeing people behave like this and not receive any consequences. It doesn't teach them anything except what they did was acceptable and they can continue to act like that.
Man, that sucks. I do agree that this was way too far, especially when he mentioned your parents. It would suck if this is the way he treats his other fans, too.
I think this tag would be the most appropriate:
Oh yes, Dred had a lot a lot of fun..He made a lot of bucks and now he's on the run
Muku
Member
Red tape? I guess now they'd rather potentially have someones blood on their hands than do their job. Though, I'd probably have contacted the FBI since it was across state lines kinda threatening, yeah? Either way, at this point in time, I'm not surprised by the police statement. I've kind of lost faith in police as a whole, but that's another subject entirely.
Either way Camjo, stay safe.
Either way Camjo, stay safe.
Ah yes, the "hacked" excuse. Always great to use when you done goofed and need to CYOA.
Thank you for the greatest thread of 2014! I don't blame you for not wanting anything to do with this anymore, it's been a crazy ass ride.
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